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Cooper and Cary reunite for one special jingly episode recorded at the end of 2025, looking back on their book highlights and lowlights of the year. Against the Machine by Paul Kingsnorth is given the third degree. James explains why there are a number of books he has some serious problems with (I'm looking at you, George RR Martin). Barry's read some Thomas Hardy. Seriously. Very seriously. And Cary does not care for The Way We Live Now by Trollope. And do try Cary's own show, The Stand-Up Theologian here. Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron. Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: [email protected] Production and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Cary is back behind the mic. And Coops has written the theme tune - can you tell? And Cary is talking to friend of the show, Nate Morgan-Locke. Let's go! Shownotes and links here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2528873/episodes/17736377 Further episodes will appear on The Stand-Up Theologian feed. Subscribe! Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron. Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: [email protected] Production and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

And so adieu, adieu, to yieu and yieu. What have we learned in seven years? What's changed? How have we changed - and why are conservative evangelicals so reluctant to admit to changing? I guess the clue is in the title... Anyway, here are Cooper & Cary's Last Words, with a few fresh jingles as well as some golden oldies. Keep in touch with Cary at Cary’s Almanac Keep up to date with Coops' latest work here, his health situation here, and his sermons here. Celebrities burning themselves (Joe Gaudet) Trump thinks he’s doing well (Austin Nasso) You already have the BIBLE based on: (NSFW) Books  The Devil’s Candy: The Anatomy of a Hollywood Fiasco O Love That Will Not Let Me Go by Nancy Guthrie The Unseen Realms by Michael Heiser Through New Eyes by James B Jordan Typology by Jim Hamilton Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment City of Bells by Elizabeth Goudge Podcasts  Simply Put by Our Very Own Coops The Christ-Centred Cosmic Civilisation with Paul Blackham Bible Talks 9Marks podcast The Bible Overbrew Speak Life YouTube The Reformed Mythologist with Nate Morgan Locke The Bible Overbrew Speak Life   Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron. Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: [email protected] Production and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Ahead of the last ever episode dropping next time, Cooper and Cary thought this would make a good episode for our last 'replay'. Recorded in front of a tiny audience at Speak Life back in November 2021, this one has a bit of Cooper and Cary behind-the-scenes backstory and the importance of the absurd and daft jingles. And the interviewer/MC is friend of the show, the one who became Reformed Mythologist, Nate Morgan Locke. Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron. Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: [email protected] Production and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Originally entitled 'Too cool for School?', this stridently pro-homeschooling episode from 2021 generated more emails than any other to date. Have a listen and you might find out why. Or maybe you feel differently now? Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron. Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: [email protected] Production and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Back in November 2020, we released this episode as "I'm Not Your Buddy Guy", which is a South Park reference Cary doesn't get, so he changed it to The Rest is Guy Fawkes, for obvious reasons. If you want to go to Cary's Almanac, you'll find that HERE. Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron. Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: [email protected] Production and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Ever heard an audible voice from God? Or fetl that God was clearly instructing you to do something? Does that make you a "Charismatic" Christian? What's the difference between a Cessationist and a Continuationist? Back in October 2022, Coops and Cary chatted this one through. For other back episodes - dozens of them! - join us on Patreon! And access to our Discord server which is basically what you hoped social media would be, but isn't. Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron. Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: [email protected] Production and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Back in September 2021, Coops and Cares got together to talk about the uncomfortable idea of rewards in heaven. Christians don't tend to dwell on this. Not today. Why? And what is the truth of the matter? Let's look at Luke 19. For other back episodes - dozens of them! - join us on Patreon! And access to our Discord server. Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron. Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: [email protected] Production and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

While we await our final episode #180, here's one from back in May 2021 about a question that comes round and around: should I leave my church? You could listen to an extended version via Patreon where you can access all previous 179 episodes! https://www.patreon.com/cooperandcary Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron. Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: [email protected] Production and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Back in 2019, before everything got really weird, Coops and Cares recorded this episode about endings. The presenting issue was the Game of Thrones season finale, but it's not really about that. How do you end something? I guess we've been thinking a bit about that around here... Hope you enjoy. More from the archives over on Patreon. You're still welcome to join us there and fill in some blanks... https://www.patreon.com/cooperandcary Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron. Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: [email protected] Production and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

This is not episode 180. That's still to come. But that'll be the last one. After that, it'll be "So long, and thanks for all the fish." You can listen to back episodes if you join us on Patreon. Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron. Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: [email protected] Production and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Cary has words with fellow writer, SD Smith (Green Ember) - and whaddayaknow? They complain about how hard it is to be a writer, even though they get to live in castles. In fact, it's mandatory. Anyway, the Green Ember series is huge. Find out why and how and what happened next. And check out SD Smith's wares at his website: https://sdsmith.com Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron. Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: [email protected] Production and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Cary has words with Dr Ted Turnau, academic, author and fanboy. What does it mean to be a fan, dress up and go to conventions? Is it a form of religion or a rival faith? And what happened with those guys who collected My Little Ponies? Is it high time we learned to Love Thy Nerd? https://lovethynerd.com And check out Oasis of the Imagination: https://amzn.to/4cMxURZ Imagination Manifesto https://amzn.to/4bPaERZ and The Pop Culture Parent https://amzn.to/4bVOptD Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron. Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: [email protected] Production and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Cary has words with Christopher. That would be the utterly delightful Christopher Ash, who has just written a massive four-volume work on the Psalms for Crossway that shows us Christ in the Psalms. You can find it here: https://www.crossway.org/books/the-psalms-hcj-5/  Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron. Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: [email protected] Production and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Cary has words with Ellie Wiener, a young ancient linguist whose bluff was called and she found herself researching a PhD on the Book of Job. Cary wonders if the beginning is so tragic it teeters over into comedy. And when God speaks to Job, is He sarcastic? Ellie has some thoughts. Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron. Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: [email protected] Production and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.