
Adam Minihan
Co-host of Ascend - The Great Books Podcast and first-time reader of Homer. He is now living in rural Oklahoma with chickens and cows.
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Dec 31, 2023 • 1h 30min
How to Read the Great Books Well
Dr. Richard Meloche, a Great Books expert, joins Dr. Aaron Henderson, a scholar on cultural engagement, Dcn. Harrison Garlick, a deacon focused on effective reading strategies, and commentator Adam Minihan. They delve into the significance of the Great Books, discussing their role in shaping personal values and cultural identity. Key topics include reconnecting with foundational texts, the interplay of philosophy and faith, and the importance of holistic education. They emphasize reading with intent, humility, and imagination to foster deeper understanding.

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Apr 29, 2025 • 1h 30min
How to Read the Bible like St. Thomas Aquinas and Dante
Join Thomas Lackey, an independent scholar of theology and classical literature, and Adam Minihan, a rural Oklahoma dweller, as they delve into reading the Bible through the eyes of St. Thomas Aquinas and Dante. They discuss the four senses of Scripture—literal, allegorical, moral, and anagogical—and the significance of understanding divine authorship. With humor, they also share tales of rural life and their plans for homesteading while reflecting on the importance of a deep, tradition-centered engagement with biblical texts.