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Episode 11: Hospitality and The Supper of the Lamb, Part 2 Oct 24, 2020

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Valerie and Lydia delve deeper into Robert Capon’s thoughts on hospitality (Is formal hospitality the same as “entertaining?” How has the cult of authenticity shaped our approach as hostesses?) and shaping taste in our children.

Links:

Supper of the Lamb: A Culinary Reflection, by Robert Capon

Episode 10: Hospitality and The Supper of the Lamb, Part 1 Oct 16, 2020

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Delighting in food and creation is our theme in this episode! Lydia and Valerie explore the classic, mid-century theological culinary reflections of Robert Capon, pastor and amateur of all things delightful in the kitchen. How can we learn what it means to love a thing like God does, to delight in creation not for its "usefulness," but because God called it good? We love Capon so much we decided to spread his book over two episodes, so tune in to the next episode as we go more in-depth on specific passages that may cause a stir!

Links:

Supper of the Lamb: A Culinary Reflection, by Robert Capon
A Perpetual Feast #9: On Hospitality, Tradition, and Trave

Episode 9: Hospitality and Babette's Feast Sep 14, 2020

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We’re excited to launch a short series of episodes on the topic of hospitality, beginning with a discussion of Babette’s Feast, the moving novella (and its film adaptation) by Isak Dinesen. What can Babette’s Feast teach us about the nature of grace in hospitality, and the giving of oneself? How do we apply this to how we show hospitality to our own families?

Links:

Babette's Feast, A Film by Gabriel Axel
Babette's Feast and Other Stories, by Isak Dinesen

Episode 8: Persuasion: An Un-Modern Love Story Aug 15, 2020

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Persuasion is not the most popular of Austen’s works, but we think it’s a hidden gem. Can a passive heroine be an agent of change? Is there a hint of Dante’s Beatrice in Anne Elliot? And is Persuasion a “follow your heart” story?

Links and Books:

Persuasion, by Jane Austen
Persuasion, (movie, 2000)

Episode 7: Jane Austen's Emma Aug 01, 2020

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Lydia and Valerie have strong feelings about Austen. Especially modern re-interpretations of Austen. We won’t give too much away, but we had LOTS of thoughts on Autumn DeWilde’s 2020 film adaptation of Emma. Is Austen rolling over in her grave?

Books and Links:

Emma, by Jane Austen
Emma, 2020 movie
Emma, BBC mini-series
Busyman's Honeymoon, by Dorothy Sayers
Miniatures and Morals, by Peter J. Leithart

Episode 6: Reading Lists Aug 01, 2020

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“Words, words, words!” Get ready to add some titles to your reading list, and be sure to let us know what your favorite or current reads are! We need more to add to our lists...which is to say we already have more than we can read, but since when has that stopped us? We also discuss audiobooks vs physical texts, and building reading habits, both in Bible reading and literature reading!

Books and Links:

The Faerie Queene, by Edmund Spenser
Emma, Jane Austen
Song of Roland, Tr. Dorothy Sayers
12 Rules for Life, Jordan Peterson
Christ Church Bible Reading Challenge
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, by Samin Nosrat
Wee Free Men, by Terry Pratchett
The Cozy, Minimalist Home, by Myquillyn Smith
Food and Faith: A Theology of Eating, by Norman Wirzba
Ghost Soldiers, by Hampton Sides
The Clicking of Cuthbert, by P. G. Wodhouse
Meet Mr. Mulliner, by P. G. Wodehouse
Jill the Reckless, by P. G. Wodehouse
Leave it to Psmith, by P. G. Wodehouse
Norms and Nobility, by David Hicks
Riders of the Purple Sage, by Zane Grey
Supper of the Lamb, Robert Farrar Capon
Poetry & Prose in the 16th Century, by C. S. Lewis
Whose Body?: A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery, by Dorothy Sayers
Peace Like a River, by Leif Enger
Thirty-Nine Steps, by John Buchan
Churchill Factor, by Boris Johnson
The Longest Day, by Cornelius Ryan
Band of Brothers, by Stephen E. Ambrose
On the Origins of War and the Preservation of Peace, by Donald Kagan
The Winter King, by Christine Cohen
Hannah Coulter, by Wendell Berry

Episode 5: Pantry Staples Aug 01, 2020

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Welcome to our eclectic COVD-inspired episode on our favorite cooking tips and recipes, including broth and stock, and of course sourdough.

Books and Links:

King Arthur Baking Company
Sourdough Chocolate Cake
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat
Kitchen Counter Cooking School by Kathleen Flinn

Episode 4: De Descriptione Temporum Aug 01, 2020

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Once upon a time, C. S. Lewis gave one of his best lectures ever. It was called “De Descriptione Temporum,” and everyone—yes, you too—should read it. We were joined in this episode by Daniel Foucachon, Lydia’s husband and the founder of Roman Roads Press and Kepler Education. We talk about watershed moments in history, pre-Christian and post-modern man, why we should keep the “clean sea breeze” of old books flowing through our minds. In the second half, we also discuss the difference between The Great Books and the great books, and the importance of knowing “your” people.

You can read C. S. Lewis’ lecture here.

Learn more about Old Western Culture.

Roman Roads Press
Classical Christian curriculum for home and school. "Inherit the Humanities"
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Episode 3: Hallowed Be This House Aug 01, 2020

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In today’s episode, Lydia and Valerie discuss Thomas Howard’s book, Hallowed be This House. We chat about seeing the glory in the “everyday” things, the anchoring power of ritual in the home, especially during a pandemic, and how our work reveals the mystery of charity in the daily “my life for yours.”

Books and Links:

Hallowed Be this House, by Thomas Howard

Episode 2: Interior Decorating Jul 30, 2020

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We recorded this episode during the Coronavirus pandemic shutdowns in March/April. Lots of time at home got us to thinking about home decor, making inviting spaces, and interior design. We discuss two of Myquillyn Smith’s books The Nesting Place and The Cozy Minimalist Home. Smith’s books encourage jumping in and not waiting for the perfect time or materials to make your home more inviting. She helps point us toward gratitude for “the space I’m in now.”

Books and Links:

"The Nesting Place" by Myquillyn Smith

"The Cozy Minimalist Home" by Myquillyn Smith

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