What Is Left of the Night with Mark Buchanan

What Is Left of the Night with Mark Buchanan

From So We Speak by sowespeak

March 20, 2026 · 43 min · Episode 353

About this episode

Mark Buchanan discusses his novel 'What Is Left of the Night' and explores themes of heroism, faith, and the human experience during wartime.

In the little town of Le Chambon, a pastor, a spy, a philosopher, and a refugee live under the Nazi threat. Shuttling Jews to safety, these heroes deal with loss, tragedy, triumph, and the experience of not knowing what’s next. In Mark Buchanan's new novel, What Is Left of the Night, enter the story of these heroes and grapple with the big ideas of the war, of God's love, and of the nature of violence. In this episode, Mark joins Cole for an interview about the book, writing, and God's goodness, even in the most difficult circumstances.

People in this episode

Host: Cole

Guest: Mark Buchanan

Topics covered

  • Nazi threat
  • heroism
  • God's love
  • violence
  • loss and tragedy
  • writing

Keywords

  • Mark Buchanan
  • Le Chambon
  • Nazi
  • God's goodness
  • violence
  • heroism
  • writing

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: What Is Left of the Night

Places: Le Chambon

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