BOOKIN' IT

BOOKIN' IT

A few friends--young men, Christians, and classically educated homeschoolers--have way too much fun discussing books.

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October 6, 2025 41 mins

Cooper and Matthew talk about the freedom of self forgetfulness by discussing the Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness, by Tim Keller.

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Cooper and Tanner discuss identity as related to our justification in Christ and in our vocations.

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August 11, 2025 53 mins

Cooper and Tanner discuss the idea of apologetics--the rational defense of the Christian and faith--and connect it to effective and God-honoring evangelism. Can apologetics be helpful in sharing the gospel? Do people care about rational arguments when deciding to follow Jesus? All this and more!

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August 4, 2025 46 mins

Cooper and Tanner scratch the surface in their discussion of Tolstoy's legendary novel, Anna Karenina. 

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July 19, 2025 6 mins

Cooper and Tanner thank everyone for and reminisce upon exactly five years of podcasting. 

We only have seven minutes left on our monthly allowance thanks to monster episodes on Rhythm of War and Wind and Truth, but we wanted to drop a quick episode commemorating five years podcasting! To listen to a non-truncated version of this episode minus edits, support us over on Patreon. 

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The mega-analysis the internet has been waiting for. Cooper and Tanner discuss the fifth book of Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive--the concluding book of the first arc of the series. With their thoughtful, Christian perspective, the guys breakdown everything from character to plot to philosophy. Timestamps below for ease of listening. Enjoy the episode, and feel free to reach out by email, website, YouTube, or wherever: ...

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Cooper and Tanner give a second go at discussing the fourth (and perhaps, least liked) book in Brandon Sanderson's magnum opus series. Dissecting characters and plot, their conversation surveys and canvasses all the major elements of the story. Enjoy listening! 

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Cooper and his cousin, Hayden, discuss their summer reading so far. The books they talk about include but are not limited to: The Once and Future King by T.H. White, What it Means to be Protestant by Gavin Ortlund, and two of C.S. Lewis's works: the Screwtape Letters and Miracles. Listen and enjoy!

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Cooper makes an argument against the theological view called Eternal Functional Subordination from 1 Corinthians 15:24-28.

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Cooper and Matthew enjoy a chill, wide-ranging conversation that launches in with no introduction to a discussion of Pope Francis's recent passing. It morphs into a conversation about Easter and Easter traditions and Good Friday and Good Friday movies (Passion of the Christ and Silence come up). From there, Matthew asks a question about disciplines, and they talk about time management, mental fortitude, and habitual spiritual ...

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April 14, 2025 72 mins

Cooper, Matthew, and Tanner have a lively discussion of the Sacrament of the Altar, commonly called the Lord's Supper, Holy Communion, and the Eucharist. Their conversation ranged from the mode of Christ's presence in the elements of bread and wine, ecclesiology and church government and structure, to assurance of salvation. Hopefully this discussion is helpful in wrestling with and worshipfully pondering the glorious Chr...

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March 26, 2025 59 mins

Cooper and Tanner joyfully discuss one of their favorite authors—Jane Austen—and her beloved work, Mansfield Park. A romp of an episode, listen to hear them break down Austen at the height of her craft--even if other books of hers slightly outshine this one in their opinion.

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March 10, 2025 57 mins

Cooper and Matthew discuss how they view the relationship between Scripture and tradition(s) and go and various tangent trails--as applicable--about examples. Icon Veneration, the Lord's Supper, Marian Dogmas, Divine Simplicity, and more are all mentioned. Take a listen! 

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March 4, 2025 37 mins

Cooper and Matthew discuss the tradition of Ash Wednesday and Lent. Is fasting beneficial? Should all Christians celebrate these practices? Can they cause believers to drift into pharisaical tendencies? All this and more!

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February 17, 2025 46 mins

Cooper and Tanner have a low-key chat about plot and prose, character and theme in the third book of Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive: Oathrbinger.

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Cooper and Matthew convene again to discuss the nature of temptation, sinful desires, the nature of how Jesus was tempted as we were yet without sin. There's a mix of complex theology and terms with practical implications for not giving in to temptation. 

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February 3, 2025 26 mins

Cooper is joined by Matthew once again to discuss the common tendency of Christians nowadays to use words which mean nothing. They talk about short prayers, spiritual conversations, written prayers, fluff in preaching, and much more. It's a hopefully wise conversation about a relevant topic. Take a listen! 

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Cooper and Tanner have a chill conversation about Brandon Sanderson's second book in the Stormlight Archive.

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January 22, 2025 29 mins

Cooper and Tanner discuss their favorite books from 2024, removing the chaff from the wheat for everything they read until only ten books remain. Take a listen to find out what they are. Or click our Patreon link down below. You could do that too.

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January 6, 2025 36 mins

Cooper brings on a special guest, his good friend from college, Isaiah Kasowski, who contributes much thoughtful discourse as they discuss the characters, prose, and outlook of Cormac McCarthy's novel. Is the Road nihilist? What makes the story and characters so gripping? Why was the book originally called the Grail? Okay, that last one is asked without much answering, but all the rest and many more are tackled with a hopefull...

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