BOOKIN' IT

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A few friends--young men, Christians, and classically educated homeschoolers--have way too much fun discussing books. 

  1. 10/27/2025

    172. Biblical Community

    Tanner is trying to facilitate the growth of biblical community while on a long mission trip overseas. Cooper and Matthew join him in discussing what the biblical and best practices are for such an endeavor.  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit   TEXT US HERE!

    36 min

  2. 10/06/2025

    171. The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness

    Cooper and Matthew talk about the freedom of self forgetfulness by discussing the Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness, by Tim Keller. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit   TEXT US HERE!

    41 min

  3. 09/15/2025

    170. Identity

    Cooper and Tanner discuss identity as related to our justification in Christ and in our vocations. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit  TEXT US HERE!

    48 min

  4. 08/11/2025

    169. Apologetics

    Cooper and Tanner discuss the idea of apologetics--the rational defense of the Christian and faith--and connect it to effective and God-honoring evangelism. Can apologetics be helpful in sharing the gospel? Do people care about rational arguments when deciding to follow Jesus? All this and more! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit  TEXT US HERE!

    53 min

  5. 08/04/2025

    168. Anna Karenina

    Cooper and Tanner scratch the surface in their discussion of Tolstoy's legendary novel, Anna Karenina.  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit  TEXT US HERE!

    47 min

  6. 07/19/2025

    167. Fifth Anniversary Celebration

    Cooper and Tanner thank everyone for and reminisce upon exactly five years of podcasting.  We only have seven minutes left on our monthly allowance thanks to monster episodes on Rhythm of War and Wind and Truth, but we wanted to drop a quick episode commemorating five years podcasting! To listen to a non-truncated version of this episode minus edits, support us over on Patreon.  Enjoy and thanks! We couldn't have done it without you. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit  TEXT US HERE!

    7 min

  7. 06/30/2025

    166. The Stormlight Archive: Wind and Truth

    The mega-analysis the internet has been waiting for. Cooper and Tanner discuss the fifth book of Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive--the concluding book of the first arc of the series. With their thoughtful, Christian perspective, the guys breakdown everything from character to plot to philosophy. Timestamps below for ease of listening. Enjoy the episode, and feel free to reach out by email, website, YouTube, or wherever: we'd love to hear your thoughts on the book too! 0:00 - 2:41 Intro 2:41 - 3:49 Donor Shoutouts 3:49 - 16:53 Opening thoughts, ranking the Stormlight books, and rating Wind and Truth out of five stars 16:53 - 26:47 Structure and plot  26:47 - 42:50 Jarring, modern attitudes, morals, language, and prose 42:50 - 47:54 On the nose, very literal theme communication 47:54 - 52:03 Intro to the philosophy  52:03 - 1:04:50 What Levin's character arc in Anna Karenina can teach us about Jasnah's character arc and how it can grant insight into the philosophical questions of Wind and Truth 1:04:50 - 1:10:35 Analysis of the ethical systems and theories in Wind and Truth 1:10:35 - 1:27:08 Philosophy in the story and characters 1:27:08 - 1:48:00 Characters 1:48:00 - 1:53:27 Cosmere integration and expansion 1:53:27 -  2:00:46 Concluding rambling thoughts FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit  TEXT US HERE!

    2h 1m

  8. 06/24/2025

    165. The Stormlight Archive: Rhythm of War

    Cooper and Tanner give a second go at discussing the fourth (and perhaps, least liked) book in Brandon Sanderson's magnum opus series. Dissecting characters and plot, their conversation surveys and canvasses all the major elements of the story. Enjoy listening!  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit  TEXT US HERE!

    52 min
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A few friends--young men, Christians, and classically educated homeschoolers--have way too much fun discussing books. 

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  • Creator
    4:12 Podcasting
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    172
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 4:12 Podcasting
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