Matthew LaPine and Jared Frye

The Stories We Live By

Society EN ↓ 16 episodes

Meaning, Imagination, and Formation in the Modern World

Author

Matthew LaPine and Jared Frye

Category

Society

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Latest episode

Jun 15, 2026

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Episodes

EP 16: Why Read the Classics? 15.06.2026

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

EP 15: The Chosen by Chaim Potok 02.06.2026

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

EP 14: Leaders Eat Last, by Simon Sinek 25.05.2026

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.

EP 13: Glittering Vices, Gluttony 19.05.2026

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."

EP 12: Glittering Vices, Lust 18.05.2026

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."

EP 11: Glittering Vices, Wrath 11.05.2026

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."

EP 10: Star Wars 06.05.2026

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.

EP 9: Savage Gods by Paul Kingsnorth 07.04.2026

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.

EP 8: Till We Have Faces, by C.S. Lewis 06.04.2026

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.

EP 7: Avarice, from Glittering Vices, by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung 30.03.2026

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."

EP 6: The Iron Giant, directed by Brad Bird 26.03.2026

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.

EP 5: Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry 23.03.2026

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.

EP 4: "Sloth," from Glittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung 23.03.2026

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."

EP 1: "Vainglory," from Glittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung 23.03.2026

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."

EP 2: "Envy," from Glittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung 13.02.2026

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."

EP 3: The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis 13.02.2026

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.

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