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PP162 Cloak, Books, and Parchments #5

Just in time for summer holidays comes our fifth edition of Cloak, Books, and Parchments. In this episode we discuss the following eight books. Which will you take with you on the trip or to the beach?
– Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West, by Andrew Wilson (Crossway)
– The Insanity of God, by Nik Ripken (B&H)
– Safely Home, by Randy Alcorn (Tyndale Fiction)
– Pride: Identity and the Worship of Self, by Matthew Roberts (Christian Focus)
– Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy, by Jamie Dunlop (IX Marks)
– J.N Darby and the Roots of Dispensationalism, by Crawford Gribben (Oxford Univiersity Press)
– The Lord of Psalm 23, by David Gibson (Crossway)
– The Demon of Unrest, by Erik Larson (Crown Publishing)

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PP138 Cloak, Books, and Parchments #4

Just in case you are thinking of getting some books for Christmas (and who wouldn’t be?), we’re bringing you our fourth instalment of Cloak, Books, and Parchments (2Tim 4:13). There is no book like the Bible but we all learn from the ministry of others, including ministry that comes to us in written form. Mike & Matthew share brief reviews of eight books for your reading pleasure.
– Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age by Samuel James (Crossway)
– Of No Reputation: Living an Ordinary Life by Stephen Grant (John Ritchie)
– When People Are Big and God Is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man, 2nd ed, by Edward Welch (P&R Publishing)
– Enjoy Your Prayer Life by Michael Reeves (10 Publishing)
– The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Abigail Favale (Ignatius);

– Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear (Soho Press); (NOTE: best for older, mature readers, due to some language and mature themes)
– Conscience: What it Is, How to Train It, and Loving Those Who Differ by Andrew Naselli & J.D. Crowley (Crossway)
– That Little Voice in Your Head: Learning about your Conscience by Andy Naselli (CF4Kids)
– In Search of the Source: A First Encounter with God’s Word by Neil Anderson with Hyatt Moore (Wycliffe)
– Why I Am a Christian by John Stott (IVP Books)

Scriptures Referenced: 2Tim 4:13

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PP125 Cloak, Books, and Parchments #3

Is it too late to secure another book for your Summer reading list? Of course not! There is no book like the Bible but we all learn from the ministry of others, including ministry that comes to us in written form. In this third installment of Cloak, Books, and Parchments (2Tim 4:13), Mike & Matthew share brief reviews of six book titles for your reading pleasure. Six books in less than 17 minutes.


Scriptures Referenced: 2Tim 4:13


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PP095 Cloak, Books, and Parchments #2

Christmas is right around the corner, and what better gift than a good book! There is no book like the Bible but we all learn from the ministry of others, including ministry that comes to us in written form. In this second installment of Cloak, Books, and Parchments (2Tim 4:13), Mike & Matthew share brief reviews of ten book titles for your reading pleasure. There is also heads up about our reading challenge for the “I love to read month” of February.


Scriptures Referenced: 2Tim 4:13


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PP044 Cloak, Books, and Parchments #1

There is no book like the Bible and the Scriptures are our ultimate counselor. But we all learn from the ministry of others, including ministry that comes to us in written form. In this first installment of Cloak, Books, and Parchments (2Tim 4:13), Mike & Matthew share brief reviews of seven book titles for your reading pleasure.

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