BOOKIN' IT
A few friends--young men, Christians, and classically educated homeschoolers--have way too much fun discussing books.
Latest episodes
Apr 1, 2024 • 16min
137. The Resurrection in Storytelling
The Resurrection of Christ is the grand climax to the story God has woven. How should we respond when we see it in storytelling?FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!
Mar 25, 2024 • 21min
136. The Aeneid, Part 3: Books 5-8
A brief episode on books 5-8 of the Aeneid: down to the dead and up, the futileness of rejecting piety and fate, plus the second stage of the epic!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!
Mar 19, 2024 • 48min
135. Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlet
Sorry this is late! Cooper and Bryson have a rip-roaring time discussing Sherlock Holmes in the context of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s A Study in Scarlet. Vigilanteism and Mormonism both make an appearance as topics in this episode. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!
Mar 11, 2024 • 42min
134. The Aeneid, Part 2: Books 3-4
It's official. This is now a relationship advice podcast. Ok, not really. But the discussion of Aeneas and Dido, their relationship, and failures therein provide grounds for a fascinating time talking about piety, furor, and God's sovereignty. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!
Mar 4, 2024 • 36min
133. The Aeneid, Part 1: Books 1-2
The guys begin to discuss a piece of Roman propaganda in epic proportions: Virgil’s Aeneid! Is having a shared mythology and heritage important for a nation? What is our heritage as Americans, a nation of immigrants? What about as Christians? Should we re-embrace piety? Lots to discuss!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!
Feb 27, 2024 • 11min
132. And Then There Were None
Cooper reviews Agatha Christie's classical mystery novel.NOTE: I realized after I stopped recording that while my microphone was plugged into my computer, it had not been selected as the audio input, resulting in the audio quality being subpar.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!
Feb 21, 2024 • 21min
131. Tress of the Emerald Sea
Cooper gives his thoughts on the first of Brandon Sanderson's Secret Project novels. A modern fairy tale, a new Princess Bride. Is that good or bad? Does the narrator grate on the reader? A satisfying love story? All this and more!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!
Feb 12, 2024 • 38min
130. The Odyssey of Homer, Part 7: Books 22-24
It’s the end!!! The faithful bride is reunited with the avenging husband. Listen to hear the guys discuss. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!
Feb 5, 2024 • 44min
129. The Odyssey of Homer, Part 6: Books 16-21
Everything begins to converge: the beggar-king is working his way up to the top, determining friend from foe, while his bride begins to despair. Listen to the guys discuss!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!
Jan 29, 2024 • 49min
128. 100 Cupboards
Bryson, Cooper, and Tanner discuss ND Wilson's 100 Cupboards series. Bryson recaps the basic setup for the series, and the guys commence talking the prose, the everywhere-ness of magic, forgetfulness, and images. It's the complete package of an episode. Check it out!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!
