Christmas comes just once a year, but why? Joshua Gibbs here explains.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

This episode required more than 30 takes. Was it worth it? Listen for yourself.&nbsp;

Hot Topic

The longer you think about it, the more disturbing it gets.&nbsp;

A Russian Novel & A Baptist Sermon

One of the most commonly traded quotes in classical Christian education gets the Proverbial treatment.

Hallelujah

Don't do it like that. Do it like this. Joshua Gibbs explains why.&nbsp;

Stanley Kubrick

What in the world does "There's more than one way to skin a cat" mean? Joshua Gibbs explains.

Not My First Rodeo

Instant karma isn't going to get you. Joshua Gibbs explains.

 Letting The Water Hold Me Down

One of the best known proverbs about "the past" gets the Proverbial treatment.

Of The Making of Many Taylor Swifts There Is No End

Everybody lies to doctors. And teachers. And plumbers. Joshua Gibbs explains.

Nothing to Be Scared of

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, some old bit of wisdom, and tries to discern what it means for modern men.

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