Keep a Close Watch on Your Life with Justin Taylor and Collin Hansen
Life and Books and Everything — Clearly ReformedKeep a Close Watch on Your Life with Justin Taylor and Collin Hansen
August 30, 2022
Life and Books and EverythingClearly Reformed
After a summer break, the triumvirate is back together to talk about books and biography. Kevin and Justin highlight some of their favorite books from the past few months, and Collin talks about the Tim Keller biography (of sorts) he has coming in the months ahead. Before getting to the books, the three friends discuss the latest news regarding Matt Chandler’s leave of absence from The Village Church and what lessons there may be for all of us.
Timestamps:
Intro and Sponsor #1: Crossway [0:00-3:04]
When Pastors Fail [3:05-27:44]
Sponsor #2: Desiring God [27:45-29:39]
Tim Keller's Influences [29:40-40:44]
Update on Keller's Health [40:45-42:21]
Justin's Summer Books [42:22-46:30
Kevin's Summer Books [46:31-53:47]
Current Projects [53:48-58:20]
Books:
Watergate: A New History - Garrett Graff
My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir - Clarence Thomas
The Crooked Path to Abolition: Abraham Lincoln and the Antislavery Constitution - James Oakes
Lincoln on the Verge: Thirteen Days to Washington - Ted Widmer
The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution, 1763-1789 - Robert Middlekauff
Empire of Liberty: A History of the Early Republic, 1789-1815 - Gordon S. Wood
What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848 - Daniel Wal
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