It’s Oscar time!  For years, I have cared about the Oscars, though they don’t actually care about me.  30 minutes of Will Couchman and myself giving analysis of this year’s competition and some strong opinions about years past.  If you … Continue reading →

Look down!  Look down!  Don’t look me in the eye…Er, in this episode, I review the Les Mis movie!  And give some big updates about life here in the UK.  But mostly, I have a great conversation with Stephen Donnelly … Continue reading →

Hi everyone: here’s the Christmas edition of my podcast!  Featuring information recorded three weeks ago…and a funny story about visiting a spa.  And a review of the new Sufjan Stevens Christmas album, including full tracks legally playing in the background. … Continue reading →

Unfortunately, due to busyness and family illness, there’s no interview this week, but still hopefully interesting thoughts and comments on parenting, church-planting, and bad bureaucracy in Central Asia!  Enjoy. [audio http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/veryownpodcast/John+Book%27s+Very+Own+Podcast+Episode+5.m4a]

This week, Jeannie McGinnis stops by for a chat about the writing process.  I also talk about such controversial things as politics, Downton Abbey, and how Americans should talk to their American friends who live in England.  Shocking! [audio http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/veryownpodcast/Very-Own-Podcast-Episode-4+2.m4a]

In this episode we explore further our upcoming meal with the royal family, review the new Gungor, tell about some exciting things God is doing in the UK, and talk to Lara Bundock about her work helping people rescued from … Continue reading →

Hi all–in this 2nd episode, I talk with Dustin Fancher about the Olympics and his experiences there, ramble on about my kids and say silly things about simplicity, and review the new House of Heroes album.  There’s even a question … Continue reading →

In this episode, I introduce myself and my podcast, talk about this year’s ICON, preview our impending dinner with the Royal Family, review a CD, and talk to Todd Robert’s about cycling and drugs!