In this episode Jordan talks with John Willsey and Stephen Presley about the significance of books in shaping intellectual and spiritual growth. They explore personal formative books, influential authors, and the impact of biographies on understanding one's own life journey. The conversation also touches on the value of disagreeing with certain texts and how these interactions can foster deeper thinking. The hosts reflect on their own experiences with reading and writing, emphasizing the importance of literature in developing critical thinking and a robust intellectual culture.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Its Purpose

01:21 The Importance of Books in Intellectual Culture

06:52 Personal Formative Books and Their Impact

14:45 Influential Authors and Their Lasting Effects

20:13 The Power of Letters and Historical Thinking

22:14 The Allure of Biographies

23:22 Formative Texts in Research and Teaching

27:44 Surprising Formative Books

30:17 Disagreeing with Impactful Works

35:23 Personal Reflections on Formative Literature

38:38 Engaging with Historical Theologians

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