Discussing the Lit Blitz: James Goldberg on The Lit Blitz
Editor and creator of the Mormon Lit Blitz, James Goldberg discusses some of his favorite pieces, and what he’s looking for in selecting finalists.Highlighted Mormon Lit Blitz pieces:“The Five Year Jo...
4 Nov 202539min
Discussing the Lit Blitz: Michelle Graabek-Wallace's "Lifecycle of Strawberries"
Annaliese discusses the essay "Lifecycle of Strawberries" with Michelle. We talk about our various experiences with gardening and how it relates to the gospel. Read "Lifecycle of Strawberries" - https...
21 Okt 20257min
Discussing the Lit Blitz: Merrijane Rice's “Living Room”
Annaliese discusses the poem “Living Room” with MerrijaneRice. We discuss the events in Merrijane’s life that led to the creation of this poem, and the symbolism of mending past mistakes. Read “Living...
7 Okt 202517min
Discussing the Lit Blitz: Jesús Baldemar Liévano's "Hidden"
Annaliese discusses the story “Escondida” (“Hidden” in English) with author Jesús Baldemar Liévano. We cover the spiritual experiences of children, and why children are so beloved of our Lord. Read “E...
23 Sep 202515min
Discussing the Lit Blitz: Arisael Rivera's "Rebecca, the Missionary"
Annaliese discusses the story “Rebecca, La Misionera” (“Rebecca, the Missionary” in English) with author Arisael Rivera. We cover why we like superheroes so much, and what questions arise from having ...
9 Sep 202519min
Discussing the Lit Blitz: William Morris's "A Ward House Stirring"
Annaliese discusses the story "A Ward House Stirring" with author William Morris. We cover the origin of the story, and what some of the surrealist imagery means.Read "A Ward House Stirring" - https:/...
26 Aug 202523min
Voting Compilation for the 14th Annual Mormon Lit Blitz
This episode contains all thirteen finalists for the 14th Annual Mormon Lit Blitz held in June 2025. Each year, we give out a small cash prize to the writer of the audience’s favorite piece. To vote, ...
30 Jun 202556min
“Rebecca, la Misionera” by Arisael Rivera
Today’s piece is “Rebecca, la Misionera” by Arisael Rivera. Read the print version on our website.This piece is presented in the original Spanish. To hear the translated version, please listen to this...
28 Jun 20259min
