Proverbial

By CiRCE Podcast Network

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 Classi... more

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The podcast currently has 137 episodes available.

Proverbial episodes:

April 27, 2022 Sick Fascination
"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.
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26min
April 20, 2022 Buyer's Remorse
"You can't have your cake and eat it too," so which is better? Having it or eating it? Joshua Gibbs explores.

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23min
April 08, 2022 The Hours
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away," although this episode is about an entirely different (every day) proverb.

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22min
March 31, 2022 One Little Leak Becomes A Lake
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.

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23min
March 24, 2022 Family of Trees
"You can't teach an old dog new tricks," but it's better this way. Joshua Gibbs explains why.

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22min
March 10, 2022 Your People
Is your church lucky to have you as a member? With the help of a famous proverb, Joshua Gibbs helps you determine the answer.
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31min
February 23, 2022 How to Buy a Bottle of Wine
"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.
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28min
February 18, 2022 So Complicated
Every human judgement is based on incomplete data. A proverb from psychologist William James helps us sort out this vexing truth.
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22min
February 09, 2022 The Real World
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.
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24min
January 28, 2022 What Could Go Wrong?
"Don't put all your eggs in one basket," they say, but why? This basket is different. It can't be dropped. Or can it? Joshua Gibbs wants to know more.

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23min

FAQs about Proverbial:

How many episodes does Proverbial have?

The podcast currently has 137 episodes available.