Proverbial

On every episode of <em>Proverbial</em>, teacher and author Joshua Gibbs (<em>How to Be Unlucky: Reflections on the Pursuit of Virtue</em> and <em>Something They Will Not Forget: A Handbook for Classical Teachers</em>) explores a single proverb, some old bit of wisdom, and tries to discern what it means for modern men.<br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Pretend It's A School

The consolation of imaginary things is not imaginary. Joshua Gibbs explains.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-20
31:43

Dump Him

Should you stay or should you go? Burke weighs in. Gibbs weighs in.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-28
27:07

Exit Interviews

The chip stains and grease will come out in the bath. Joshua Gibbs explains.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-21
26:53

Half A Master's Degree

A little learning is a dangerous thing. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-05
28:28

How Things Fall Apart

Institutions fall apart like men, men fall apart like institutions. Joshua Gibbs explains.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-24
26:56

In Defense of Bob Ross

It's hard to be good, but it's still way easier than we want to admit. Joshua Gibbs explains.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-27
25:27

Zed's Dead

A heartbreaking saying from Socrates explains "home culture." Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-20
27:55

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Christmas comes just once a year, but why? Joshua Gibbs here explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-30
25:36

Hot Topic

This episode required more than 30 takes. Was it worth it? Listen for yourself.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-15
28:32

A Russian Novel & A Baptist Sermon

The longer you think about it, the more disturbing it gets.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-25
30:19

Hallelujah

One of the most commonly traded quotes in classical Christian education gets the Proverbial treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-04
24:04

Stanley Kubrick

Don't do it like that. Do it like this. Joshua Gibbs explains why.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-14
19:03

Not My First Rodeo

What in the world does "There's more than one way to skin a cat" mean? Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-25
21:58

Letting The Water Hold Me Down

Instant karma isn't going to get you. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-15
25:00

Of The Making of Many Taylor Swifts There Is No End

One of the best known proverbs about "the past" gets the Proverbial treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-21
25:50

Nothing to Be Scared of

Everybody lies to doctors. And teachers. And plumbers. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-31
25:50

A Very Special Episode of Proverbial

There are a few words which are not slurs, obscenities, vulgarities, or blasphemies which have nonetheless been banned by Christians for public usage. It's really too bad. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-26
34:23

Just My Imagination

There are times when the anticipation is the best part. Why? Joshua Gibbs investigates.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-13
28:11

Anything Helps

There's nothing better for a man than trying hard and failing miserably. Joshua Gibbs explains it all.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-08
24:22

Once Upon A Time In Shaolin

An enigmatic proverb about dead cats is explained.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-16
18:27

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