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Our group’s name, “The Thinklings,” draws inspiration from the renowned writers known as “The Inklings.” Our collective aspiration has always been to explore writing as an integral aspect of the intellectual life and habit of the mind. Until now, we have individually undertaken various projects, with some publications appearing in journals, magazines, blogs, etc. Additionally, we have delved into podcasting on numerous topics. However, in 2024, The Thinklings have set a new goal: to share more written content on our website. As you read this, you are engaging in two activities: (1) exploring our inaugural written piece, and (2) discovering the space where future written content will be featured.
Why Writing is Important to The Thinklings
- Writing Helps us Think
- Writing Guides Podcast Episodes
- Writing Provides Written Content to Read
If you’ve tuned in to our podcast, you’re familiar with our affections regarding the life of the mind. Writing stands out as a crucial endeavor in any intellectual pursuit. Consider our slogan, “Good books, good thoughts, good conversation,” as an illustration: writing contributes to the creation of good books, shapes and nurtures good thoughts, and forms the foundation for meaningful conversations.
Our commitment to writing serves multiple purposes, providing an additional avenue for refining our thoughts. The endeavor to produce written content aligns with our broader objective of enhancing the quality of our podcast episodes. We express deep gratitude to everyone who has been part of our audience in the last three to four years, and we aim to consistently deliver content that is worthy of your time. Inking things will improve our podcast.
While our website posts (some may refer to them as blogs) will serve as a repository, we plan to delve into them more extensively during podcast discussions. Recognizing that not everyone may be inclined towards podcasts, we offer these writings as an alternative. If you prefer reading a short excerpt over listening, these writings are crafted with you in mind. While we won’t necessarily accompany every podcast episode with a written post, we are committed to developing more written content for you to explore. If you have specific topics you’d like us to write about, feel free to share your suggestions via email at thinklingspodcast@gmail.com.
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Good Books. Good Thoughts. Good Conversation.
Welcome to Episode 307 of The Thinklings Podcast!
This week, Tim reviews Douglas Wilson’s How to Exasperate Your Wife, leading to a practical discussion about biblical marriage, household leadership, parenting, love, respect, and masculine responsibility. The episode concludes with a meditation from Acts 7 on receiving biblical correction with humility.
⏱️ Chapters
* 0:00 — Welcome & Introduction
* 0:50 — Opening Conversation: Christian Art & Substack
* 6:02 — Announcements & July Book Giveaway
* 7:09 — Frivolities & Josh’s Absence
* 8:44 — Books & Business: How to Exasperate Your Wife
* 9:03 — The Wife as Ruler of the Home
* 14:05 — Should a Husband Do the Dishes?
* 20:21 — Teaching Boys Responsibility
* 22:54 — Love, Respect & Servant Leadership
* 25:28 — Strength, Tenderness & the “Two-by-Six” Husband
* 27:21 — Thinklings Goodness Scale
* 28:03 — Final Meditation: Receiving Correction from Acts 7
📚 Books & Business
Thinkling Little📖 How to Exasperate Your Wife — Douglas Wilson
Tim reviews Wilson’s practical book on marriage and gives it a 6 on the Thinklings Goodness Scale. The discussion focuses on the wife’s authority in managing the home, the husband’s responsibility to lead without constantly undermining her, and the difference between servant leadership and overbearing control. The Thinklings also discuss household responsibilities, raising boys to embrace greater responsibility, and the need for husbands to balance strength with tenderness.
🌿 Final Meditation
Acts 7
Andy reflects on Stephen’s sermon before the Sanhedrin and the leaders’ violent response to biblical correction. The passage raises a practical question: How do we respond when a pastor, mentor, parent, or faithful friend tells us something difficult but true? Humility is essential for sanctification, and believers should be willing to receive biblical correction rather than destroy relationships to avoid it.
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