Episode 458: Amy Mantravadi - Broken Bonds

In this episode of Crackers and Grape Juice, we’re joined by author and historian Amy Mantravadi to talk about her new novel, Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation . Amy shares the inspiration behind her richly detailed historical fiction, how the tumult and theology of the Reformation continue to echo in our modern world, and why fiction can be a powerful medium for engaging the past. We also dive into her love for church history, and the unique path that led her from political science and international security to writing novels in Dayton, Ohio. Whether you're a Reformation nerd, a fiction fan, or just here for the witty banter, this one’s for you. Check out Amy’s writing at amymantravadi.substack.com/ and learn more about Broken Bonds wherever books are sold. Find Crackers and Grape Juice on Instagram , Facebook , and Substack .

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This episode is 68:21 long.

This episode was published on May 16, 2025.

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