The Book Club Podcast
1) Sir Niall Ferguson: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
How does war reshape not only nations—but the souls of those who live through it? In War and Peace, Leo Tolstoy sets Napoleon’s invasion of Russia as the backdrop for what many consider the greatest n...Show More
2) Viva Frei: The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
Is the pursuit of a dream worth it, even if it’s torn apart in the end? In The Old Man and the Sea, Ernest Hemingway tells the story of Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman determined to break a long st...Show More
3) Neil Shenvi: The Abolition of Man by C. S. Lewis
What’s wrong with saying “my truth” and embracing moral relativism? In The Abolition of Man, C.S. Lewis warns that abandoning objective truth doesn’t just erode morality—it opens the door for manipula...Show More
4) Michael Malice: The Call of the Wild by Jack London
What does it take to survive when civilization falls away? The Call of the Wild is more than a story about a dog thrust into the harsh wilderness during the Gold Rush—it’s an exploration of survival, ...Show More
5) Joseph Fornieri: On Liberty by John Stuart Mill
Can you do whatever you want—even harm yourself—as long as you don’t harm others? In On Liberty, John Stuart Mill warns against threats to personal freedom, especially through the “tyranny of the majo...Show More
6) Will Witt: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Would you sell your soul to stay young forever? In Oscar Wilde’s famous novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, a handsome young man’s wish for eternal youth is granted while his portrait ages in his place...Show More
7) Libby Emmons: A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen
Is Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House the feminist landmark it’s often portrayed to be? Or is it a critique of radical individualism and the undermining of traditional societal roles? The Post Millennial’s...Show More
8) Derryck Green: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Once required reading for high school students, To Kill a Mockingbird now comes with trigger warnings. The book, which confronts and calls out the evils of racism, is considered by some to be too offe...Show More
9) Derryck Green: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Once required reading for high school students, To Kill a Mockingbird now comes with trigger warnings. The book, which confronts and calls out the evils of racism, is considered by some to be too offe...Show More
10) Pastor Rob McCoy: Sermon on the Mount
Michael Knowles is joined by Pastor Rob McCoy to discuss the Sermon on the Mount, one of the most beloved and frequently cited passages in the gospels of the New Testament. Together, Michael and Pasto...Show More