Mark Meynell has done a lot of thinking about civility and cynicism and the writer's responsibility not just to win arguments, but to tell the truth. In this episode, Jonathan and Mark discuss the practice of generosity involved in both writing and reading, the virtues and vices of rhetoric, and how fiction and nonfiction persuade us in different ways.

Writers who make Mark want to write:
Graham Greene
John LeCarre
Elizabeth Strout

Subscribe to The Habit Weekly newsletter.
Find out more about The Habit Membership.

<a href="https://www.markmeynell.net/">Mark Meynell</a> has done a lot of thinking about civility and cynicism and the writer's responsibility not just to win arguments, but to tell the truth. In this episode, Jonathan and Mark discuss the practice of generosity involved in both writing and reading, the virtues and vices of rhetoric, and how fiction and nonfiction persuade us in different ways.
Writers who make Mark want to write:
<ul>
<li>Graham Greene</li>
<li>John LeCarre</li>
<li>Elizabeth Strout</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://us15.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=78c50b8df93684101cc7deeaf&amp;id=cc4bc8c27c">Subscribe</a> to The Habit Weekly newsletter. <a href="https://thehabit.co">Find out more</a> about The Habit Membership.

Conversations with writers about writing, hosted by Jonathan Rogers.

The Habit

The Habit Podcast

Episode 15: Mark Meynell

J.R. Briggs is the founder of Kairos Partnerships, an organization committed to serving hungry leaders through coaching, consulting, and speaking. He serves on staff with the Ecclesia Network and Fresh Expressions, and as guest instructor for Friends University in the Masters of Spiritual Formation and Leadership program. He is also the author of several books, most recently The Art of Asking Better Questions. In this conversation, J.R. and Jonathan Rogers talk about questions as a way to connect with others, starting a writing project with questions rather than answers, and the humility required to follow a question to which you don’t know the answer. Also, J.R. offers two questions that can create all kinds of opportunities.

<a href="https://www.jrbriggs.com/">J.R. Briggs</a> is the founder of Kairos Partnerships, an organization committed to serving hungry leaders through coaching, consulting, and speaking. He serves on staff with the Ecclesia Network and Fresh Expressions, and as guest instructor for Friends University in the Masters of Spiritual Formation and Leadership program. He is also the author of several books, most recently <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-art-of-asking-better-questions-pursuing-stronger-relationships-healthier-leadership-and-deeper-faith-j-r-briggs/6447c76abb20f34d?ean=9781514011119&amp;bkshp-astro=t">The Art of Asking Better Questions</a>. In this conversation, J.R. and Jonathan Rogers talk about questions as a way to connect with others, starting a writing project with questions rather than answers, and the humility required to follow a question to which you don&rsquo;t know the answer. Also, J.R. offers two questions that can create all kinds of opportunities.

J.R. Briggs Wants You to Ask Better Questions

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/d699cc26-51ff-4875-9bdb-aa4e006494dd/clips/53fdb819-6a2c-4b57-930e-b4c500bb127c/transcript

Dr. Jason Crawford is a professor of early modern literature and culture at Union University. In his research and teaching he works on both tragedy and suffering and comedy and laughter. His latest book is God's Fools: Saints, Prophets, Martyrs, and the Making of Modern Comedy. In this episode, Dr. Crawford and Jonathan Rogers talk about standup comedy, Saint Francis, Saint Lawrence (the patron saint of comedians), and the surprising connections among martyrs, holy fools, and the comedians of our own era.

Dr. Jason Crawford is a professor of early modern literature and culture at Union University. In his research and teaching he works on both tragedy and suffering and comedy and laughter. His latest book is <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/god-s-fools-saints-prophets-martyrs-and-the-making-of-modern-comedy-jason-crawford-founder-of-the-roots-of-p/2092331c786a6c28?ean=9781493080595&amp;bkshp-astro=t">God's Fools: Saints, Prophets, Martyrs, and the Making of Modern Comedy</a>. In this episode, Dr. Crawford and Jonathan Rogers talk about standup comedy, Saint Francis, Saint Lawrence (the patron saint of comedians), and the surprising connections among martyrs, holy fools, and the comedians of our own era.

Jason Crawford on God's Fools

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/d699cc26-51ff-4875-9bdb-aa4e006494dd/clips/43fa93f4-8ebc-4f46-aefc-b4be00ba67bb/transcript

Scott Sauls is the author of books, most recently The Mercy King: How the Kindness of Jesus Heals Your Sin, Shame, and Weakness. In this conversation, Scott Sauls and Jonathan Rogers talk about our tendency to confuse being useful with being lovable. They also talk about the dangers of comparison and the value of restlessness.

Scott Sauls is the author of books, most recently <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-mercy-king-how-the-kindness-of-jesus-heals-your-sin-shame-and-weakness-scott-sauls/38d52168ab6f3746?ean=9780310367246&amp;bkshp-astro=t">The Mercy King: How the Kindness of Jesus Heals Your Sin, Shame, and Weakness</a>. In this conversation, Scott Sauls and Jonathan Rogers talk about our tendency to confuse being useful with being lovable. They also talk about the dangers of comparison and the value of restlessness.

Scott Sauls on The Mercy King

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/d699cc26-51ff-4875-9bdb-aa4e006494dd/clips/888e1c7d-3f01-457d-9f7d-b4b700b383aa/transcript

Episode 15: Mark Meynell

In 1 playlist(s)

The Habit Podcast

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips