Here Is Gone
A proverb from Stendahl explains why social media is so bad for mid-level Christian intellectuals. Hopefully no one too famous is listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2022•30 min•Ep. 106
Proverbial
On every episode of Proverbial, teacher and author Joshua Gibbs (How to Be Unlucky: Reflections on the Pursuit of Virtue and Something They Will Not Forget: A Handbook for Classical Teachers) explores a single proverb, some old bit of wisdom, and tries to discern what it means for modern men.
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Episodes
Closed for Business
Among other things, a reflection on the profound effect "The Last Broadcast" had on Gibbs when he was 21. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 24, 2022•30 min•Ep. 105
The Gray Physician
In this episode Joshua Gibbs exonerates the great Hippocrates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 17, 2022•24 min•Ep. 104
Grace Kelly
People often say that Jackson Pollock's work is "actually quite good." No one ever says this about Rembrandt, though. No "actually" is necessary. Wonder why? Joshua Gibbs looks into it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 28, 2022•23 min•Ep. 103
My Sparkling Personality
Do you know what you bring to the table? You've got to. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 20, 2022•20 min•Ep. 102
Fly As Fast As You Can
When a child becomes so sick that it may die, what do the parents say to themselves? Joshua Gibbs explores with a famous quotation from Menander. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 01, 2022•27 min•Ep. 101
Gravity Always Wins
The 100th episode is devoted to the greatest proverb of all time. No big deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2022•23 min•Ep. 100
Problems
Who would send a boy to do a man's job? Joshua Gibbs investigates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 31, 2022•23 min•Ep. 99
Giving the Devil His Due
You may have actually figured out a few things that your parents didn't understand. Don't get cocky. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2022•21 min•Ep. 98
Self Help
Is it better to find yourself, to lose yourself, or to be yourself? What if none of these really works? Joshua Gibbs explores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2022•26 min•Ep. 97
Sick Fascination
"Don't shoot the messenger" seems like obvious advice, so why are we even tempted to shoot poor, helpless messengers? We have our reasons, though. Joshua Gibbs explores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2022•25 min•Ep. 96
Buyer's Remorse
"You can't have your cake and eat it too," so which is better? Having it or eating it? Joshua Gibbs explores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2022•23 min•Ep. 95
The Hours
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away," although this episode is about an entirely different (every day) proverb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 08, 2022•22 min•Ep. 94
One Little Leak Becomes A Lake
From time to time, everyone has to phone it in. In this episode, Joshua Gibbs has a few consoling words to say about failing others and being failed by others. Be warmed and filled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2022•22 min•Ep. 93
Family of Trees
"You can't teach an old dog new tricks," but it's better this way. Joshua Gibbs explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2022•21 min•Ep. 92
Your People
Is your church lucky to have you as a member? With the help of a famous proverb, Joshua Gibbs helps you determine the answer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 10, 2022•30 min•Ep. 91
How to Buy a Bottle of Wine
"Can I help you find something?" asks the Total Wine employee. Regardless of how you reply, there's a good chance you'll be led to the same boring bottle. Why? Because beauty has her defense mechanisms. Joshua Gibbs explores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2022•27 min•Ep. 90
So Complicated
Every human judgement is based on incomplete data. A proverb from psychologist William James helps us sort out this vexing truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 18, 2022•21 min•Ep. 89
The Real World
Young men should move out when they hit 18 or 19 even though it's cheaper to live at home. Why? This week's proverb from the Comtesse De Lafayette explores the answer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 09, 2022•23 min•Ep. 88
What Could Go Wrong?
"Don't put all your eggs in one basket," they say, but why? This basket is different. It can't be dropped. Or can it? Joshua Gibbs wants to know more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2022•23 min•Ep. 87
The Merciless Clandestine Society That Rules the World
This week's proverb is unattributed and goes like this: "you know what they say." Joshua Gibbs contemplates what it has to say for modern men and women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 21, 2022•19 min•Ep. 86
Street Spirit
"Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it," says Solomon, but what happens between childhood and old age? A vexing lot, actually. Joshua Gibbs investigates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 05, 2022•25 min•Ep. 85
There's an Asterisk after Everything
"Fortune favors the brave," but is favor all fortune can offer? Does fortune not love the brave? Does fortune not vindicate the brave? Joshua Gibbs inquires further. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 09, 2021•27 min•Ep. 84
Fondest, Blindest, Weakest
"The squeaky wheel gets the grease" isn't just good career advice, it's a helpful perspective on humility. Joshua Gibbs explores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 03, 2021•18 min•Ep. 83
the Secret Life of
“Almost all our faults are more pardonable than the methods we resort to to hide them," said La Rochefoucauld. In this episode of Proverbial, Joshua Gibbs discusses the dangers of pleasures sought in secret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 27, 2021•45 min•Ep. 82
Losing Weight
"It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves," said La Rochefoucauld, thus referencing the troubled relationship between pleasure and wisdom. Joshua Gibbs investigates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 11, 2021•20 min•Ep. 81
Animals
"God works in mysterious ways." Join Joshua Gibbs as he explores the meaning behind this common saying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 03, 2021•25 min•Ep. 80
Youth Group Sunday
"Too many cooks spoil the broth," but what about teamwork? Is there not wisdom in a multitude of counselors? Gibbs explores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 28, 2021•24 min•Ep. 79
Homework
"Big book, big bore," said Callimachus. Everyone loves a shorty, though. Joshua Gibbs tells all in the latest episode of Proverbial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 15, 2021•26 min•Ep. 78
Losing Sleep
"The best revenge is a life well lived," said George Herbert. Why do other sorts of revenge fall short of good old-fashioned happiness and contentment? Joshua Gibbs investigates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 06, 2021•22 min•Ep. 77
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