In this episode, Steve and I discuss the novel and the film adaptations of "True Grit"--their similarities and differences, and how the Coen version fits their vision of life in a cold, indifferent universe.
We mention this article about the film by Stanley Fish, and the book by Adam Nayman, The Coen Brothers: This Book Really Ties the Films Together.

True Grit: Navigating a Cold, Indifferent Universe

Exploring what it means to be faithfully Christian in our always-changing world with its challenges and opportunities. I like to think out loud and talk with friends about biblical texts, books, politics, sports, music, films, and basically anything that interests me. This is all an attempt to be fully alive in God’s good world and to enjoy the liberating reality of the Christian gospel.

Religion & Spirituality

Other

Spirituality

Christianity

Buddhism

Hinduism

Judaism

Islam

Steve and I talk about passion and reason in the populace, and the place of expertise in politics.

Reason, Passion, Ignorance, and Expertise in Politics

Steve and I talk about a bunch of stuff, but especially about what we've learned about teaching.

What We've Learned About Teaching

In this episode, Steve and I continue our conversation about who we are and what we do, along with a bunch of other stuff.

You Are Not Your Job, Pt. 2

In this episode, Steve and I talk about our identities in relation to our jobs and careers.

You Are Not Your Job

In this episode, Steve and I talk about a bunch of stuff, but especially about the notion of chosen family.

True Grit: Navigating a Cold, Indifferent Universe

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