The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 59Becoming Lady Wisdom

Welcome to Episode 59 of The Thinklings Podcast!

The Thinklings begin with some lighthearted banter about the upcoming Iowa–Michigan Big Ten Championship game before diving into another round of Books & Business. From productivity and creativity to Christian publishing and storytelling, the conversation covers a wide range of topics before Tim Little presents the third installment of his series on Lady Wisdom in the wisdom literature.

📚 Books & Business

Thinkling Stearns

Soundtracks by Jon Acuff

Andy discusses Acuff’s book on overthinking and productivity, prompting a broader conversation about Christian publishing, motivation, wisdom, and the difference between worldly productivity advice and biblically grounded living.

Thinkling Carter

Adorning the Dark by Andrew Peterson

Charlie reflects on Peterson’s exploration of creativity, artistic vocation, and faithful stewardship of imaginative gifts. The Thinklings discuss writing, storytelling, habit formation, and the role of Christian artists in shaping culture.

Thinkling Little

The Monster in the Hollows (Wingfeather Saga, Book 3) by Andrew Peterson

Tim shares his enthusiasm for the third installment of the Wingfeather Saga, leading to a lively discussion about fiction, imagination, worldbuilding, and the enduring value of stories that are beautiful, true, and good.

🌿 Main Content

Becoming Lady Wisdom (Part 3)

Tim continues his study of Lady Wisdom, Dame Folly, and the Song of Songs. Focusing on Song of Songs 3 and Proverbs 7, he explores the contrast between the life-giving love of the excellent wife and the destructive allure of Dame Folly. The discussion highlights covenant love, self-sacrifice, marriage, wisdom, and the call to build up one’s household through Christlike love.

Key themes include:

Lady Wisdom and Dame Folly as competing visions of life

The excellent wife as a builder of her household

Biblical love as selfless, sacrificial, and covenantal

The relationship between wisdom, marriage, and the order of creation

“Awakening love” in its proper time and context

🌱 Final Exhortation

The episode concludes with a reflection on biblical love as a “take up your cross and follow Christ” kind of love—deep, covenantal, and empowered by God’s love for His people. Listeners are encouraged to pursue wisdom and cultivate Christlike love in every stage of life.

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