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Proverbial
Uncommon Wisdom for Common People
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, s
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5/12/2022
Self Help
Ep. 97
Is it better to find yourself, to lose yourself, or to be yourself? What if none of these really works? Joshua Gibbs explores.
5/12/2022
Self Help
Ep. 97
Is it better to find yourself, to lose yourself, or to be yourself? What if none of these really works? Joshua Gibbs explores.
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4/27/2022
Sick Fascination
Ep. 96
"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.
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4/20/2022
Buyer's Remorse
Ep. 95
"You can't have your cake and eat it too," so which is better? Having it or eating it? Joshua Gibbs explores.
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4/8/2022
The Hours
Ep. 94
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away," although this episode is about an entirely different (every day) proverb.
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3/31/2022
One Little Leak Becomes A Lake
Ep. 93
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.
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3/24/2022
Family of Trees
Ep. 92
"You can't teach an old dog new tricks," but it's better this way. Joshua Gibbs explains why.
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3/10/2022
Your People
Ep. 91
Is your church lucky to have you as a member? With the help of a famous proverb, Joshua Gibbs helps you determine the answer.
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