BOOKIN' IT

Cooper and Tanner have a low-key chat about plot and prose, character and theme in the third book of Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive: Oathrbinger. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

02-17

46:19

Cooper and Matthew convene again to discuss the nature of temptation, sinful desires, the nature of how Jesus was tempted as we were yet without sin. There's a mix of complex theology and terms with practical implications for not giving in to temptation. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

02-10

37:48

Cooper is joined by Matthew once again to discuss the common tendency of Christians nowadays to use words which mean nothing. They talk about short prayers, spiritual conversations, written prayers, fluff in preaching, and much more. It's a hopefully wise conversation about a relevant topic. Take a listen! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

02-03

26:23

Cooper and Tanner have a chill conversation about Brandon Sanderson's second book in the Stormlight Archive. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

01-27

36:52

Cooper and Tanner discuss their favorite books from 2024, removing the chaff from the wheat for everything they read until only ten books remain. Take a listen to find out what they are. Or click our Patreon link down below. You could do that too. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

01-22

29:55

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 and characters so gripping? Why was the book originally called the Grail? Okay, that last one is asked without much answering, but all the rest and many more are tackled with a hopefully insightful conversation. Enjoy! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bookin...

01-06

36:41

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: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

01-01

44:50

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: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.c...

12-25

55:10

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: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

12-09

26:23

Cooper brings the Book of Common Prayer and Every Moment Holy and he and Matthew discuss liturgy and worship. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

11-04

35:46

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: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

10-21

48:50

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: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

10-07

38:55

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: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

09-02

41:32

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...

08-12

57:30

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: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!