This week, the boys continue their October books series. Greg dives into the world of John Steinbeck, focusing on East of Eden and its timeless exploration of good, evil, family, and the power of human choice. Meanwhile, Nathan turns to the life of John Adams through his biography, exploring the man behind the American Revolution and the principles, convictions, and struggles that shaped a founding father. From the moral complexities of Steinbeck’s characters to the political and personal challenges of Adams, Greg and Nathan discuss what great books can teach us about human nature, faith, and the choices that define our lives.

What if one of the twentieth century’s most influential Christian writers was a reluctant convert who came to faith almost against his will? In Week 1 of our October books series, Greg leads the conversation as Nathan asks the questions about C.S. Lewis. From atheist to Christian apologist, Oxford professor, and beloved author of The Chronicles of Narnia. They explore Lewis’s friendships, imagination, writings on temptation and suffering, his honest wrestling with grief, and what his idea of “joy” can teach us about everyday faith.

Last week, Greg and Nathan explored how C.S. Lewis used imagination to illuminate the Christian faith. This week, Nathan leads Greg into the darker world of Cormac McCarthy, the reclusive novelist behind The Road, No Country for Old Men, and Blood Meridian. Together, they wrestle with the nature of evil, the possibility of grace, and what it means to “carry the fire” when the world seems to have burned away. Can Christians find value in dark literature, and what can McCarthy’s unsettling stories teach us about faith, hope, and human nature? Content advisory: McCarthy’s work often contains graphic violence and disturbing themes.