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Should Christians read Harry Potter? Last week, our heroes did their best to argue that no, they should not. This week they do their best to argue it's mostly fine. Will they succeed or will this series end here??????????????

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Should Christians read Harry Potter? Our heroes make a decent case today that they should not. But hopefully that's not the last word on the subject or we will have to cancel this series.

Yes, it's our 100th episode. Thanks to everyone who listens and everyone who supports. Couldn't do it without ya!

To celebrate, our heroes are doing the most requested book (series), about the boy who lived himself, Harry Potter. Brandon gets to context in under 3 minutes, and our heroes begin what promises to be a lively discussion about all things Potter with Brandon waving his magic wand of context and filling us in on Rowling, school stories, myth, and more.

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Next week: SHOULD CHRISTIANS READ HARRY POTTER???????????

Our heroes don't have a good track record with movies. In fact, they've never liked one in a completely unqualified manner. But now they're watching a stone cold classic, Howard Hawks's The Big Sleep. Will this break the Bookening movie curse????????????????

00:01 Nathan forgets to introduce us

This time it's personal.

No, really. It is. Yep, Nathan has a relationship with this one. You'll hear all about it. Also donor shout-outs come at the very end. So that's a thing.

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00:01 General awesomeness

Sorry, those of you who like long episodes, this one came in a little short. But on the plus side .... THE BOOKENING TALKS ABOUT THE GREATEST AUTHOR OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Pleading introduction

In this special bonus announcement episode, our heroes reveal what beloved book they're reading for their 100th episode celebration. Then a special guest shows up and threatens to derail their plans. It's complicated but basically we have several episodes on, yes, Harry Potter planned but we MUST get over $500 on Patreon in order to release them. Sign up to support us today!

Here we are, continuing our discussing of The Odyssey. You probably knew that. Support us here!

This is an interesting episode because at a certain point it kinda sounds like we're beating up on the classical movement. But actually we're not doing that, exactly, so just bear with us here and don't get offended, because we obviously weren't talking about YOU. :)

02:22 Donor Shout-outs

Our heroes dig into The Odyssey in this episode, say smart things, and begin their dissertation on how the whole thing is about hospitality.

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3:58 Donor Shout-outs

Finally! Our heroes are discussing The Odyssey! Sing to me, O Contextual Texan!

00:29 Nathan does none of his normal schtick + AVENGERS SPOILERS