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This is The 10ofthose Podcast, a show for curious readers seeking to learn more about the Christian literature - how we can read more, read better and use books in our discipleship and evangelism. We discuss all things reading, and its impact on our day to day life, living for Jesus. 10ofthose is a Christian bookseller and publisher, handpicking the best books from across the publisher, selling books that point to Jesus. Everything we sell is discounted and we use our profits to support missions around the world. The Podcast is hosted by Rob Baggaley, Laurie Rayes and 10ofthose CEO Jonathan Carswell (Twitter: @jdcarswell). Follow 10ofThose on social media: @10ofthose @10ofthoseusa @10ofthoseca

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June 1, 2026Episode 1038 min

Dig Deeper: Tools for Reading the Bible for Yourself (with Andrew Sach)

Andrew Sach was an atheist who dismissed Christianity until someone challenged him to investigate the resurrection as a historical question. That single shift changed everything. Not just his beliefs, but the way he saw the Bible, the world, and what it means to actually understand Scripture rather than just read it.In this episode of 10ofThose, Laurie and Jonathan sit down with Andrew (neuroscientist, pastor, preaching trainer, and co-author of Dig Deeper) to talk about how ordinary Christians can read the Bible for themselves without needing an expert in the room. They cover the practical tools that unlock careful reading, why context changes everything, how to get back into Scripture when the habit has gone cold, and what role the Holy Spirit actually plays alongside human effort.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen! Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.For more information about Andrew's work, please click here!

May 18, 2026Episode 931 min

Raising Kids on Books That Actually Stick (with Betsy Childs Howard)

Every parent wants their kids to love reading, but Betsy Childs Howard wants something more: she wants the stories to stick. Not just as favourite books, but as moral imagination, gospel instinct, and a framework for understanding the world long after the last page is turned.In this episode of 10ofThose, Laurie and Jonathan talk with Betsy (TGC editor and author of the beloved Arlo children's series among other titles) about how to raise kids on books that actually do something. They talk about why a great children's book only needs one big idea, why story-driven formation beats a moral lesson every time, how to use books mid-discipline rather than just at bedtime, and why the best spiritual conversations with your kids often happen not in family devotions but in the middle of a car ride.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen! Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.For more information about Betsy's work, please click here!

May 4, 2026Episode 844 min

The Bible Literacy Crisis: What Quiet Time Culture Gets Wrong (with Jen Wilkin)

Millions of Christians have a daily quiet time habit. So why is biblical illiteracy so widespread in the church? Jen Wilkin has been asking that question for years, and her answer is both honest and hopeful.In this episode of 10ofThose, Jonathan and Laurie sit down with Jen (Bible teacher, author of Women of the Word, and co-host of the Knowing Faith podcast) to talk about what quiet time culture gets right, what it gets dangerously wrong, and what a genuinely formative approach to Scripture actually looks like. They cover the false promises baked into devotional subculture, the difference between transactional and formative engagement with Scripture, why individual Bible reading must always point toward community, and what the church is missing by failing to mobilise its older saints.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen! Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.For 40% off Jen's new book Dust to Dust: Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging World, please click here and use the code DUST2DUST at the checkout!

April 20, 2026Episode 723 min

10Giving: Open-Handed Business through Generosity and Faith

What happens to the money when you buy a book from 10ofThose? Jonathan has always believed that surplus shouldn't sit still, and that generosity is a gospel disposition, not a financial strategy. It's a conviction shaped by a lifetime of watching his parents live entirely by faith, and it's the driving idea behind 10Giving, the charity that sits alongside 10ofThose to put gospel resources into the hands of people who couldn't otherwise afford them.In this episode of 10ofThose, Jonathan and Laurie talk through what 10Giving actually is, how the charity of the year model works, and why Jonathan believes every accountant needs a God column.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen! Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.To learn more about the mission of 10Giving and how you can get involved, click the link here.

April 6, 2026Episode 645 min

20 Minutes and a Cup of Tea: One-to-One Bible Reading (with Felicity Carswell)

Felicity Carswell came to faith through a friend who showed up with chocolate and a copy of Mark's gospel. Twenty years later, she's convinced that one of the most powerful tools for discipleship and evangelism available to ordinary Christians is also one of the simplest: sitting down with someone, opening the Bible, and talking about it together.In this episode, Jonathan and Laurie talk with Felicity (co-host of the Two Sisters & a Cup of Tea podcast) about one-to-one Bible reading, what it actually is, how it differs from a small group study, how to handle misinterpretation, how to set healthy boundaries, and how to get started even when it feels completely out of your comfort zone.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen! Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.To check out theTwo Sisters & a Cup of Tea podcast, click here!

March 23, 2026Episode 544 min

Evangelism Is a Way of Life (with Graham Albans)

Graham Albans spent a decade producing one of the biggest breakfast radio shows in Europe. Then he handed in his notice and went to work for a local church. His colleagues were kind, but confused. And his conversations about faith in that final three-month notice period outweighed the previous ten years combined.In this episode of 10ofThose, Jonathan and Laurie sit down with Graham to talk about what evangelism actually looks like for ordinary Christians. They explore why Easter is every Sunday, why giving away a book makes you an evangelist, what it means to build a church culture that's evangelistically hot and socially warm, and why reading gospel material is as good for believers as it is for seekers. Make sure to stay to the very end of the episode for the story of John, a widower in his sixties who received a little Easter book, read it, gave his life to Jesus, and bought copies for his nieces instead of Easter eggs!If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen! Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.For more information about Graham's new book How One Weekend Can Give You Everything You Ever Wanted, please click here!To check out the Everything You Ever Wanted podcast, click here!

March 9, 2026Episode 432 min

Immigration, Compassion, and the Image of God (with Jen Oshman)

Immigration is one of the most heated and polarizing issues in public life. But for Christians, it cannot remain an abstract political debate; behind every news story are real people all made in the image of God.In this episode, Jonathan and Laurie are joined by Jen Oshman to think carefully and compassionately about immigration, the global church, and the way Christians should respond in a divided culture. Jen reflects on what she saw at the US-Mexico border, why it matters to humanize everyone involved, and how families can raise children who understand dignity, justice, and the worth of every person.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen! Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.For more information about Jen's latest books, please click here!

February 23, 2026Episode 320 min

Why Do We Go To Church?

Why is it that we actually go to church? Not just because we always have. Not just because it’s Sunday. But if everything were stripped back, what would we say remains essential? In this episode, Jonathan and Laurie reflect on the purpose of church life. They talk about corporate worship, preaching, pastoral care, the struggle of inconsistent attendance, the excuses of travel and busyness, and the tension between feelings and faithfulness. They also explore how church shapes us over time, often through ordinary faithfulness rather than dramatic spiritual moments, and why gathering with God’s people is more formative than we sometimes realise.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen! Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.For seasonal outreach resources and ideas, please visit either our US or UK based sites.

February 9, 2026Episode 245 min

A Leap of Faith: The Story of 10ofThose USA

In this episode, Laurie sits down with Jonathan to talk through the decision to leave the UK and begin 10ofThose in the United States. They reflect on the fears, missteps, encouragements, and unexpected provisions that marked those early years, as well as the ongoing challenge of trusting God without knowing outcomes. Along the way, they explore what faithful risk looks like, how to weigh responsibility without paralysis, and why obedience to God's will often comes before clarity.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen! Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.For seasonal outreach resources and ideas, please visit either our US or UK based sites.

January 26, 2026Episode 127 min

Rethinking How Spiritual Formation Takes Place

We live in a world addicted to instant gratification. We all want instant change, instant productivity, and instant transformation. But Christian growth rarely works that way. It’s slower, quieter, and far more ordinary, and found in establishing God-honouring habits through acts of faithfulness in everyday life.Jonathan and Laurie reflect on the difference between dramatic decisions and quiet consistency, sharing stories from conferences, ministry life, reading, housework, Bible memory, and spiritual disciplines. They explore why Christians often crave the big moment, how to set big goals without despising small steps, and why the Bible’s pattern for growth is usually slow, steady formation rather than sudden changes. If you're trying to grow in your faith walk, hopefully you find encouragement in following Jesus one paragraph, one prayer, or even one dishwasher load at a time.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen! Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.For seasonal outreach resources and ideas, please visit either our US or UK based sites.