The Stories We Live By

Jared and Matt talk about how classic literature differs from more contemporary literature, and why we should read it.

Jared and Matt talk about Chaim Potok's classic, The Chosen. We wrestle with fatherhood, friendship, and the silence of God.https://vimeo.com/showcase/11487807

Jared and Matt commend Simon Sinek's book Leaders Eat Last . Great leaders make sacrifices to keep those they lead safe and flourishing working toward common aims.

Matt and Jared talk about Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung's excellent book, Glittering Vices. She helps us see how the seven capital vices impact our us. The next in this series covers the vice of "Gluttony."

Matt and Jared talk about Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung's excellent book, Glittering Vices. She helps us see how the seven capital vices impact our us. The next in this series covers the vice of "Lust."

Matt and Jared talk about Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung's excellent book, Glittering Vices. She helps us see how the seven capital vices impact our us. The next in this series covers the vice of "Wrath."

Jared and Matt talk about Star Wars, the gospel, the shape of stories, and which movies to watch an in what order. May the fourth be with you.

Jared and Matt talk about Paul Kingsnorth, his book Savage Gods and his recent conversion to Orthodox Christianity. We dive a bit into what it means to be rooted and the purpose and limits of language.

Jared and Matt talk about Matt's favorite book by C.S. Lewis, Till We Have Faces . It's a story about the nature of love, belief in God, and the dangers of self-deception.

Matt and Jared talk about Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung's excellent book, Glittering Vices . She helps us see how the seven capital vices impact our us. The next in this series covers the vice of "Avarice."

Matt and Jared talk about Brad Bird's movie The Iron Giant. It's a beautiful movie with redemptive themes. Take a listen, and watch it with your kids.

Jared and Matt talk about one of Matt's favorite books, Hannah Coulter. A major theme of this book is avoiding the itch to go away to find a better people and a better place.

Matt and Jared talk about Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung's excellent book, Glittering Vices . She helps us see how the seven capital vices impact our us. The third in this series covers the vice of "Sloth."

Matt and Jared talk about Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung's excellent book, Glittering Vices . She helps us see how the seven capital vices impact us. The first in this series covers the vice of "Vainglory."

Matt and Jared talk about Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung's excellent book, Glittering Vices . She helps us see how the seven capital vices impact our us. The second in this series covers the vice of "Envy."

Matt and Jared talk about Jared's favorite book by C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce . It's not an systematic treatment of heaven and hell, but it is an imaginative window into what keeps us from faith in God.