

BOOKIN' IT
4:12 Podcasting
A few friends--young men, Christians, and classically educated homeschoolers--have way too much fun discussing books.
Episodes
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Jan 1, 2025 • 45min
151. The Stormlight Archive: The Way of Kings
Cooper and Tanner talk about the first book in the Stormlight Archive. Discussing characters, word building, insight, and Sanderlanches, they have a jolly good time. Take a listen!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

Dec 25, 2024 • 55min
150. Sesquicentennial Celebration + Christmas, the Incarnation, and Story
It’s our sesquicentennial! 150 episodes! To celebrate, we first discuss Christmas, the Incarnation of Christ, tradition and traditions, the culture, the church, and God’s story. In the second half, we swap stories about the podcast and talk about how much the podcast exceeded our expectations. It’s a delightful romp of an episode. Enjoy the listen and merry Christmas!Cooper’s blog post on the Incarnation. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

Dec 9, 2024 • 26min
149. Solo Episode: The Way of Kings + Words of Radiance + Oathbringer
Cooper reviews the first three books of the Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson in advance of the fifth book's release.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

Nov 4, 2024 • 36min
148. Liturgy and Worship
Cooper brings the Book of Common Prayer and Every Moment Holy and he and Matthew discuss liturgy and worship. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

Oct 21, 2024 • 49min
147. Education and Virtue
Matthew and Cooper once again join in conversation, this time discussing a topic that Matthew provided: Education. Is college a scam? What do we make of the liberal arts? Does utility or vocation have a major role in deciding what to study? Is education for education's sake valuable? All this and more in a hopefully insightful episode!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

Oct 7, 2024 • 39min
146. Baptism
Matthew returns to the show and joins Cooper for a discussion that starts about reading and drifts into a chat about Baptism and regeneration--among other things. It's a good time and hopefully a thoughtful conversation. Take a listen!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

Sep 2, 2024 • 42min
145. The Wheel of Time: A Christian Perspective, Part 2
Cooper and Tanner go deep on the ending of the Wheel of Time, examining the concluding arcs for the main characters, the philosophical implications of free will & evil, and nerd out just a little. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

Aug 12, 2024 • 58min
144. The Wheel of Time: A Christian Perspective, Part 1
Cooper and Tanner, after a couple years of reading, have finished the epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time. In a two part series they discuss the series for which they have a whole lot of affection, examining it as a story from a Christian perspective. In this episode, they discuss the series more broadly and without spoilers, while in the next they'll look at the ending of the series and some of the philosophical ideas it presents. It's a fun time with two fantasy nerds and Christ-followers, so take a listen!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

Jul 22, 2024 • 59min
143. Little Women
Cooper and Tanner discuss a banger classic in this episode, gushing over Louisa May Alcott's masterpiece. Listen to hear discussion on moralism, characters, prose, and much more. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

May 29, 2024 • 50min
142. The End of a Chapter
A chapter of this story is over; a new one begins. We laugh and celebrate the nearly four years of stories this podcast has wrought, commemorate the end of an era, and look forward to a bright future. Listen to hear some updates, tales, and good friends enjoying each other's company. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!