21 ways to have a leisurely summer

What is leisure and how do we properly cultivate a life of leisure this summer? We give 21 ways to have a leisurely summer: Smoking meat Playing music Gardening/eating fresh produce Watering the Garden Fishing Stargazing Perfect a cocktail Throw a block party Play a round of golf with friends/bowling Memorize poetry Sharpening knives Do…

Antigone & Tragic Poets with Dr. Jim Madden

Dr. Jim Madden, Professor of Philosophy at Benedictine College, joins us to discuss Antigone and Tragic Poets. Highlighting: What can we learn about Antigone? Can we learn anything from tragic poems? What does secularization tell us in today’s world? Is what we are going through today considered historically novel? If you plan on reading Antigone,…

Organization of Life

How are we structuring our exterior life? One word suggests itself here before any other: you must simplify your life. We talk about arranging your exterior life: Framework Obligations Contacts Settings Exodus 90 – JOIN US Sign up for The Loop – Are you in the Loop? Get the headlines, the best of blogs, your saint of the…

Boyhood & Rites of Passage with Jason Craig

Jason Craig talks to Adam and David about boyhood and the rites of passage. Highlights: What is a rite of passage? Why is it important? Do we mark moments of initiation for our boys? Liberalism You can find more of Dr. Chad Pecknold’s work at The Postliberal Order. Exodus 90 – JOIN US Sign up for The…

The Flow of Sympathy with Dr. Chad Pecknold

What is the flow of sympathy? Adam and Dr. Chad Pecknold enjoy a drink and discuss friendship, St. Augustine, the flow of sympathy, and masculinity. Highlights: Friendship St. Augustine The Flow of Sympathy Making your heart an altar What translation to use when reading The Confessions You can find more of Dr. Chad Pecknold’s work…