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...

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:@

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 abo...

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...

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:...

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 ...

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!F...

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:@

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 per...

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:@

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 goo...

Cooper discusses a wonderful book of Christian imagination. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://412po...

Why does our culture love bad art? Why do Christians today love bad art? How do we return to loving really good art? Author and classical educator Josh Gibbs wrote about a book this. We summarize his thesis (hint: it's the title) and discuss wh...

The boys return to ND Wilson, this time for a rollicking sci-fi western. Time travel and deserts do go together! Listen to hear why this is probably Wilson’s best book, why Sam is a likable protagonist, and how good the style is. Note: ...

This section is just Iliad but with Latins and Trojans this time. Listen to hear comparisons of Aeneas to Homer, Pallas to Patroclus, Turnus as furor, and whether furor can ever serve piety. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRRAM:@

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 OU...

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:@bookinitpod<...

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...

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. ...

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? S...

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...

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!FOLLO...

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:<...

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:@

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...