Shannon Wimp Schmidt is a parish vitality coordinator for the Chicago Archdiocese, co-host of the "Plaid Skirts and Basic Black" podcast, and author of the book Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's (Ave Maria Press, 2022). She lives in Chicagoland with her husband Eric and their four children. Follow her on Instagram @teamquarterblack and Twitter @teamquarterblk.
In Amazing Grace: A Cultural History of the Beloved Hymn, James Walvin analyzes the history and cultural significance of this beloved hymn, from its composition to the present.
Book review:People Get Ready: Twelve Jesus-Haunted Misfits, Malcontents, and Dreamers in Pursuit of Justice recognizes the need for witnesses whose actions reflect the love of Jesus in prophetic self-gift.
