In this episode, Jordan and Brendan discuss the reintegrated life in a disintegrated world, the law of the jungle vs. the ministry of reconciliation, what’s caught instead of taught, seeking peace by loving people instead of ideas, the paradox of love & power, and the good earthiness of vegetables.

What We’re Reading:

• The Earthsea Trilogy by Ursula LeGuin
• Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
• The Book of Hours by Rainer Maria Rilke

Next episode we will be discussing Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. We hope you join us!

Music by Brendan Michael and Will Berry

Podcast Graphic designed by Alex Morra

In this episode, Jordan and Brendan discuss the role of college professors in book enjoyment, the profundity of childlike faith, the need for unconditional connection, the loneliness and heartache of the world, the power of simple acts of kindness, feelings too big for our bodies, and the sweet tartness of a Florida staple.

What We’re Reading:

• Cahokia Jazz by Francis Spufford
• The Yiddish Policeman’s Union by Michael Chabon
• The Last Gentleman by Walker Percy
• Providence by John Piper

Other Mentions:

• Song Exploder Podcast
• To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
• Rich Mullins - "We're Not as Strong as We Think We Are"
• Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood

Next episode we will be discussing Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton. We hope you join us!

Music by Brendan Michael and Will Berry

Podcast Graphic designed by Alex Morra

In this episode, Jordan and Brendan travel to Middle Earth to discuss the role of the common man in the fight against evil, worlds born from words, the emboldening of virtue, the imminent approach of glory, the purpose of silly hobbit songs, and what makes a story timeless.

Other Mentions:

• Beowulf

Next episode we will be discussing The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R Tolkien. We hope you join us!

Music by Brendan Michael and Will Berry

Podcast Graphic designed by Alex Morra