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On every episode of Proverbial, teacher and author Joshua Gibbs (How to Be Unlucky: Reflections on the Pursuit of Virtue and Something They Will Not Forget: A Handbook for Classical Teachers) explores a single proverb, some old bit of wisdom, and tries to discern what it means for modern men.
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The consolation of imaginary things is not imaginary. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should you stay or should you go? Burke weighs in. Gibbs weighs in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The chip stains and grease will come out in the bath. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A little learning is a dangerous thing. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Institutions fall apart like men, men fall apart like institutions. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
A heartbreaking saying from Socrates explains "home culture." Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Christmas comes just once a year, but why? Joshua Gibbs here explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode required more than 30 takes. Was it worth it? Listen for yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The longer you think about it, the more disturbing it gets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
Don't do it like that. Do it like this. Joshua Gibbs explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
Instant karma isn't going to get you. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One of the best known proverbs about "the past" gets the Proverbial treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Everybody lies to doctors. And teachers. And plumbers. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
There are times when the anticipation is the best part. Why? Joshua Gibbs investigates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
An enigmatic proverb about dead cats is explained. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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