"Wasn't That Author a Bad Person?" | Recovering Trust in the Great Tradition

In this episode, we welcome Joshua Gibbs and Trae Bailey for a lively conversation on: The role of discernment in choosing what literature enters your home The danger of approaching time-tested books with a hermeneutic of suspicion What to do with good books written by morally flawed authors What it means to become a good reader How to cultivate a receptive, peace-filled relationship with the Great Tradition We also ask Josh to reflect on his 16 years as a parent in the classical education movement—sharing which books he wishes his children had and hadn’t read in their younger years. It is a thought-provoking conversation that will edify and encourage all who listen! You can find out more about Josh's work at: https://www.gibbsclassical.com/ https://www.theclassicalteachinginsti... You can find out more about Trae's work at: https://fraternus.org/ https://substack.com/@householder And he is a much appreciated member of The Toolshed! Books and Articles Mentioned: Experiment in Criticism by C. S. Lewis The Personal Heresy by C. S. Lewis “Against Context: Next Time, Skip the Introduction” by Joshua Gibbs “Nudity on Film” by Joshua Gibbs Join the conversation by becoming part of the TCT Toolshed, a private community for parents who want to cultivate homes and schools filled with rich poetic and classical learning experiences: https://the-toolshed.circle.so/ Learn more about The Children’s Tradition: Web: https://www.thechildrenstradition.com/ Substack: https://childrenstradition.substack.com/