The Thinklings Podcast

The Thinklings Podcast

Good Books. Good Thoughts. Good Conversation. thethinklingspodcast.substack.com

  1. Episode 304 - This Is Happiness & Psalm 150

    3d ago

    Episode 304 - This Is Happiness & Psalm 150

    The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 304 Welcome to Episode 304 of The Thinklings Podcast! This week the Thinklings share a few podcast updates, celebrate the arrival of a new book honoring Dr. Myron Howden, enjoy some listener frivolity, and then Charlie gives his full review of This Is Happiness by Niall Williams. The episode closes with a meditation from Psalm 150 on cultivating a life of joyful praise. ⏱️ Chapters * 0:00 — Welcome & Introduction * 0:22 — Substack Update * 2:02 — Announcements * 3:12 — Thinklings Diner Mug Giveaway * 4:00 — Listener Frivolities * 6:05 — Books & Business * 26:57 — Final Meditation 📚 Books & Business Thinkling Carter📖 This Is Happiness — Niall Williams Charlie shares his thoughts after finishing the novel, discussing its themes of contentment, place, community, forgiveness, and the beauty of ordinary life. He explains why it’s an ideal summer read and reflects on one of the book’s most memorable passages. 🌿 Final Meditation Psalm 150 Andy reflects on the biblical call to praise God with joy and celebration. Looking at Psalm 150, he encourages listeners to marvel at God’s mighty works and cultivate hearts that naturally respond to His greatness with worship. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe Follow The Thinklings Podcast on Substack, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe on Substack for show notes, updates, and future Thinklings content.::: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thethinklingspodcast.substack.com

    32 min
  2. Episode 301 - This is Happiness and Deuteronomy 33

    Jun 16

    Episode 301 - This is Happiness and Deuteronomy 33

    The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 301 Hobbit Types, Diner Mugs, and Wholehearted Love for the Lord Welcome to Episode 301 of The Thinklings Podcast! This episode begins with the Thinklings choosing what kind of hobbit they would be: cozy hobbit, seven-meals-a-day hobbit, gardening hobbit, adventure hobbit, or party hobbit. After that, there’s a quick reminder about the Thinklings Diner Mug giveaway, a Books & Business discussion, and a final meditation from God’s Word. ⏱️ Timestamps 6:43 — Thinklings Diner Mug Giveaway Want to win a Thinklings Diner Mug? Take a picture of yourself with a regular, non-Thinklings mug while looking appropriately sad that it isn’t a Thinklings Diner Mug. Post it on Facebook and/or Instagram by July 4. Tag The Thinklings Podcast. Wait in eager anticipation. (Two posts = two entries.) 7:32 — Books & Business📚 This Is Happiness — Niall Williams Charlie discusses This Is Happiness, a slow and thoughtful novel about a young man returning home to a small town as electricity arrives. The conversation touches on happiness, beauty, friendship, life, and the way good stories can awaken us to what is true and meaningful. 20:33 — Final Meditation🌿 Loving the Lord Above All Else Tim reflects on passages from Deuteronomy, Exodus, Zechariah, and the teaching of Jesus to emphasize that love for God must be supreme over every other love. The meditation calls listeners to examine their hearts, repent where needed, and cultivate a wholehearted devotion to the Lord. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe Follow The Thinklings Podcast on Substack, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe on Substack for show notes, updates, and future Thinklings content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thethinklingspodcast.substack.com

    29 min
  3. Episode 300 - Win a Free Mug - A Place at the Table & Colossians 1

    Jun 8

    Episode 300 - Win a Free Mug - A Place at the Table & Colossians 1

    The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 300 Wow, 300! Welcome to Episode 300 of The Thinklings Podcast! Three hundred episodes later, the Thinklings are still gathering around microphones to talk about books, ideas, theology, and the Christian life. In this milestone episode, the conversation begins with some classic Thinklings banter before turning to reflections on reaching 300 episodes and what the podcast has meant over the years. And because 300 episodes deserves a celebration, the Thinklings are giving away some Thinklings Diner Mugs! ☕ Thinklings Diner Mug Giveaway Want a chance to win a Thinklings Diner Mug? Here’s what you do: * Take a picture of yourself with a regular, non-Thinklings mug while looking absolutely dejected that you don’t own a Thinklings Diner Mug. * Post the picture on Facebook and/or Instagram by July 4. (Two posts = two entries!) * Tag The Thinklings Podcast in your post. * Wait in eager anticipation to discover whether you’ve won a mug! 🎙️ Episode Highlights * Opening banter and summer conversation * Reflections on 300 episodes of The Thinklings Podcast * Favorite memories, lessons learned, and gratitude for listeners who have joined the journey along the way 📚 Books & Business Thinkling Stearns * A Place at the Table 🌿 Final Meditation A closing meditation from Colossians 1, reflecting on the supremacy of Christ, His work of reconciliation, and the hope believers have in Him. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe Follow The Thinklings Podcast for weekly conversations on books, theology, education, and the Christian life. Thanks for joining us for 300 episodes—and here’s to the next 300! 🎉 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thethinklingspodcast.substack.com

    39 min
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