The Brennans Begin
What makes readers return to the same family year after year? In this Chesterton Radio deep dive, we explore Book I, Chapter I of The Brennans—the opening chapter of a new family saga set in Atchison, Kansas.
Inspired by the tradition of Carlton E. Morse’s legendary radio serial One Man’s Family, we examine how ordinary lives, familiar places, and enduring relationships can become extraordinary storytelling. We discuss the Brennan family, the town of Atchison, the promise of long-form serial fiction, and the themes of home, faith, memory, humor, and belonging that give the story its heart…
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