Alan Jacobs
25 Podcast Episodes
The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction by Alan Jacobs
The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction by Alan Jacobs
Diane's review of Alan Jacobs' book The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction. You may read this review at plumf... Read more
15 Jul 2022
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3mins
Can the past help us live less anxiously in the present? Matthew Barrett and Alan Jacobs
Can the past help us live less anxiously in the present? Matthew Barrett and Alan Jacobs
The tyranny of the present is a cruel evil. For many, the routine to-do’s and the barrage of breaking news renders us nu... Read more
12 Oct 2021
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Crisis and Christian Humanism, with Alan Jacobs
Crisis and Christian Humanism, with Alan Jacobs
On Friday, July 10th we welcomed distinguished professor, author, and scholar Alan Jacobs to discuss his ever-timely boo... Read more
28 Apr 2021
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45mins
"How To Think," by Alan Jacobs (with Brandon Zicha)
"How To Think," by Alan Jacobs (with Brandon Zicha)
My "guest" for this second of our book review series isn't actually a guest at all; it's our very own Brandon. We discus... Read more
29 Mar 2021
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1hr 17mins
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Todd Talks--Alan Jacobs
Todd Talks--Alan Jacobs
Dean Still's guest will be Dr. Alan Jacobs, Baylor University Distinguished Professor of the Humanities in the Honors Pr... Read more
24 Mar 2021
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33mins
Alan Jacobs, author, "Breaking Bread with the Dead" from Oct 5, 2020
Alan Jacobs, author, "Breaking Bread with the Dead" from Oct 5, 2020
Alan Jacobs discusses his new book "Breaking Bread with the Dead: A Reader's Guide to a More Tranquil Mind." Tomaš Dvořá... Read more
26 Nov 2020
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Writer's Roundtable / Alan Jacobs, Douglas Wilson, N.D. Wilson, and Aaron Rench
Writer's Roundtable / Alan Jacobs, Douglas Wilson, N.D. Wilson, and Aaron Rench
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19 Nov 2020
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1hr 10mins
Episode 243: Breaking Bread With The Dead, with Alan Jacobs
Episode 243: Breaking Bread With The Dead, with Alan Jacobs
My guest is Alan Jacobs. His newest book is Breaking Bread with the Dead: A Reader's Guide to a More Tranquil Mind. W. H... Read more
23 Sep 2020
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50mins
RAR #163: A Reader’s Guide to a More Tranquil Mind, Alan Jacobs
RAR #163: A Reader’s Guide to a More Tranquil Mind, Alan Jacobs
Check out the 2023-2024 RAR Premium Calendar here. A tranquil mind. Any chance you want one of those? I know I do. Today... Read more
22 Sep 2020
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51mins
8. Alan Jacobs: How to Get More Pleasure Out of Your Reading
8. Alan Jacobs: How to Get More Pleasure Out of Your Reading
My guest today is Alan Jacobs, the author of The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction. Jacobs is a scholar of E... Read more
18 Aug 2020
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48mins
