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Cooper and Cary have words about the loneliness epidemic. What's with all those "our staff deserve respect" notices you see everywhere? What's the connection between loneliness and totalitarianism? And what on earth is demography anyway?CDC Report on Teen Girls' Loneliness: https://news.yahoo.com/cdc-teen-girls-experiencing-record-004736597.htmlThe Politics of Loneliness is Totalitarian: https://theweek.com/politics/1002095/the-politics-of-loneliness-is-totalitarianPaul Blackham talks to Glen Scrivener about the role church can play: https://youtu.be/Z0Atc6GQr1oSupport the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to C&C Plus on Apple podcasts. Or get everything on C&C Plus, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.comProduction and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Once saved always saved? Cooper and Cary have words about the perseverance of the saints.The Westminster Confession Of Faith on the Perseverance of the Saints.Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to C&C Plus on Apple podcasts. Or get everything on C&C Plus, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.comProduction and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Cooper and Cary have words with best-selling author of Gentle and Lowly, and one of their favourite Ortlunds (@daneortlund), to ask, "Is Hell Real?"*Is Hell Real: https://9marks.myshopify.com/collections/new-releases/products/is-hell-realGentle and Lowly: https://amzn.to/3lkJxtuThe Admirable Conjunction of Diverse Excellencies in Christ Jesus (Sermon by Jonathan Edwards)(*other Ortlunds are available)Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to C&C Plus on Apple podcasts. Or get everything on C&C Plus, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.comProduction and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

What is happiness? Is there a difference between happiness, joy and contentment - biblically speaking? What are the obstacles to happiness? Turn that frown upside down, as Cooper & Cary have words.Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to C&C Plus on Apple podcasts. Or get everything on C&C Plus, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.comProduction and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Cooper and Cary have words with Matthew Mason about the composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, and in the process get talking about truth, beauty, and the power of music. Business as usual then.Ralph Vaughan Williams Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX16DYGZ5ktAV?si=3f29d742a7e04a9cSupport the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to C&C Plus on Apple podcasts. Or get everything on C&C Plus, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.comProduction and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Cooper and Cary have words about their favourite things of 2022.Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to C&C Plus on Apple podcasts. Or get everything on C&C Plus, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.comProduction and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Cooper & Cary have words with Reagan Rose about productivity. Is the prospect of "reward in heaven" a godly motivation for productivity? How can we stay focused on what matters? And what was Cooper doing with a family bag of Wotsits on a darkened military base in the late 90s?Reagan's website: https://redeemingproductivity.comReagan's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redeeming-productivity/id1476403107Reagan's book: https://redeemingproductivity.com/redeeming-productivity-book/Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to C&C Plus on Apple podcasts. Or get everything on C&C Plus, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.comProduction and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Why does the Church refuse to unleash her most powerful weapon? Cooper and Cary have words about the public reading of Scripture.Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to C&C Plus on Apple podcasts. Or get everything on C&C Plus, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.comProduction and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Cooper & Cary have words with Sherri Lynn about her comedy The Bold & The Sanctified, in which two pastors - one black, one white - are forced to join congregations. You probably haven't noticed this, but race and racism is currently a bit of a third rail issue. Probably best not to touch it. And especially don't touch it with comedy. One of Sherri's friends said before the show launched, "Don't do it." So why did she? And what have been the results? BONUS: off the back of our episode with Aaron Renn (#138), we ask Sherri whether men and women should be friends. https://boldandsanctifiedplay.com9sb8XY337h7W2zj5aMl4Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to C&C Plus on Apple podcasts. Or get everything on C&C Plus, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.comProduction and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Cooper and Cary have words about THAT line in the Apostles' Creed. What exactly was Jesus doing between his death and resurrection?https://journal.rts.edu/article/he-descended-into-hell/Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to C&C Plus on Apple podcasts. Or get everything on C&C Plus, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.comProduction and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

In the wake of the Matt Chandler Instagram DM story, Cooper and Cary Have Words with Aaron Renn, creator of the Masculinist. The word of the podcast is 'asymmetry'. Read more from Aaron here: https://aaronrenn.substack.com/https://aaronrenn.substack.com/p/newsletter-25-what-do-we-do-aboutThe Cooper & Cary Store is now open. Buy things you don't need to maintain a podcast you're not sure about. It's literally all win.Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to C&C Plus on Apple podcasts. Or get everything on C&C Plus, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.comProduction and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Cooper and Cary have words about whether or not certain gifts (ie healing, speaking in tongues, words of prophecy) are given to believers today. It all starts with a slightly spooky story from Barry...Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to C&C Plus on Apple podcasts. Or get everything on C&C Plus, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.comProduction and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Cooper and Cary have words with Rhys Laverty about Classical Christian Education. Why is it becoming more and more popular? Why would we want to teach our kids Latin? And why are Christians taking an educational lead from - of all people -  THE ROMANS?Reforming Classical Education by Rhys Laverty et alRhys' Ad Fontes PodcastAssociation of Classical Christian SchoolsThe Lost Tools Of Learning by Dorothy Sayers (free online article)Recovering The Lost Tools Of Learning by Douglas WilsonThe Well-Trained Mind by Susan Wise BauerMetamorphoses by OvidThe Odyssey (translated by Robert Fagles, read by Ian McKellen)Dialogues by PlatoMythos by Stephen FryThe Abolition of Man by C S LewisThe Light Ages by Seb FalkSupport the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to C&C Plus on Apple podcasts. Or get everything on C&C Plus, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.comProduction and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

James and Barry have words about using a person's preferred pronouns. Is it the right, loving thing to use them? Our hosts do actually have words (well, mild disagreement - they are British) about whether it's ok to use a feminine name for someone who is biologically/genetically male. Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to C&C Plus on Apple podcasts. Or get everything on C&C Plus, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.comProduction and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Cooper and Cary are back in a fortnight with Ep 135, so just one more replay, this time with good friend of the show, Nate Morgan Locke who talks about The Genesis of Story, and the opening music should warn you that Nate Morgan Locke is back in town. He’s only recently recovered from Toy Story 4 (see Ep 59) but he is now thinking about how all stories are one story: the monomyth. Nate thought it would be a good idea to present this to Westminster Theological Seminar as a fictional roadtrip so he, James and Barry talk to him about that. And a little bit about Star Wars. You can get hold of Nate’s Roadtrip Thesis, The Genesis of Story, here.If you enjoyed this, you might like to try episode #127 with Nate Morgan Locke here. Cary does a podcast with Morgan Locke called Popcorn Parenting that you can find here.Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to C&C Plus on Apple podcasts. Or get everything on C&C Plus, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.comProduction and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Cary has words with Glen Scrivener, Director of Speak Life, about how people are coming around to Christianity. Kind of. Get The Air We Breathe from The Good Book Company: https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/the-air-we-breathe Also mentioned, The World Next Door by Rory Shiner: https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/28494/the-world-next-doorSupport the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to C&C Plus on Apple podcasts. Or get everything on C&C Plus, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.comProduction and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Or should we call it Third Person Parenting? No, we shouldn't. Find out why as Nate Morgan Locke sits in for  Cooper, joining  Cary for some words about watching movies with your kids, and how the Popcorn Parenting podcast has changed their view of parenting and culture.Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to C&C Plus on Apple podcasts. Or get everything on C&C Plus, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.comProduction and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Cooper and Cary have words about politics. Wait, come back. We're talking about libertarianism. Again, come back. Is libertarianism compatible with Christianity? Does it need to be? Am I just asking questions for the sake of it now? And does anyone read this far anyway?Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to C&C Plus on Apple podcasts. Or get everything on C&C Plus, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.comProduction and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Cooper and Cary have words about Lent and Ash Wednesday, before opening up our mailbag and Discord to offer wild speculation on such topics on how to tell if someone's really a Christian, "faith deconstructions", allegorical interpretations of Scripture, sleep and fairies.Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to C&C Plus on Apple podcasts. Or get everything on C&C Plus, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.comProduction and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Cooper and Cary talk to the wonderful Brant Hansen about "The Men We All Need". What is a man for, exactly? And what should Adam have done in the Garden?Brant's book, The Men We Need, is here.Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to C&C Plus on Apple podcasts. Or get everything on C&C Plus, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.comProduction and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.