They don't cook. They don't clean. They don't pay rent. Still, we need children. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tis the season to say, "It's the thought that counts." Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Cleanliness is next to godliness" isn't in the Bible, except it sort of is. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's fine. Don't mess with it. Just leave it alone. There are so many ways to say, "I love you."  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When I was young I would tell my father, "I want something to eat," and he would reply, "How does it feel to want?" I would groan and roll my eyes. It's an interesting question, though. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are people miserable? Is it fate? Is it bad luck? Is it biological? Former American president James Garfield didn't think so.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A proverb from Stendahl explains why social media is so bad for mid-level Christian intellectuals. Hopefully no one too famous is listening.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Among other things, a reflection on the profound effect "The Last Broadcast" had on Gibbs when he was 21. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Joshua Gibbs exonerates the great Hippocrates.  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

People often say that Jackson Pollock's work is "actually quite good." No one ever says this about Rembrandt, though. No "actually" is necessary. Wonder why? Joshua Gibbs looks into it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you know what you bring to the table? You've got to. Joshua Gibbs explains. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When a child becomes so sick that it may die, what do the parents say to themselves? Joshua Gibbs explores with a famous quotation from Menander. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 100th episode is devoted to the greatest proverb of all time. No big deal.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who would send a boy to do a man's job? Joshua Gibbs investigates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You may have actually figured out a few things that your parents didn't understand. Don't get cocky. Joshua Gibbs explains. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is it better to find yourself, to lose yourself, or to be yourself? What if none of these really works? Joshua Gibbs explores. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"You can't have your cake and eat it too," so which is better? Having it or eating it? Joshua Gibbs explores.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away," although this episode is about an entirely different (every day) proverb.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"You can't teach an old dog new tricks," but it's better this way. Joshua Gibbs explains why. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is your church lucky to have you as a member? With the help of a famous proverb, Joshua Gibbs helps you determine the answer.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Can I help you find something?" asks the Total Wine employee. Regardless of how you reply, there's a good chance you'll be led to the same boring bottle. Why? Because beauty has her defense mechanisms. Joshua Gibbs explores.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Every human judgement is based on incomplete data. A proverb from psychologist William James helps us sort out this vexing truth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Young men should move out when they hit 18 or 19 even though it's cheaper to live at home. Why? This week's proverb from the Comtesse De Lafayette explores the answer.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.