Archive - Books & Bonhomie with Stan and Doug

Jonathan Roumie, Bill Maher, and Cleverly Devised Tales

There was just one problem—this “divine encounter” never happened.

Jul 25 •

Watson's Journey, and Ours

The rise and fall of Tom Watson at the 2009 British Open was like some sort of a Greek tragedy.

Jul 23 •

June 2025

Jim Reapsome: A Tribute

A life lived flat out for the kingdom.

Jun 27 •

What the Universe Says about Human Significance

Carl Sagan was wrong.

Jun 20 •

May 2025

April 2025

Mary Magdalene and the Resurrection of Jesus

Mary turns in wonder. This Man is no gardener. The One who freed her from the worst terrors of hell knows her by name.

Apr 25 •

A Certain Idea of America

Stan and Doug are thrilled by Peggy Noonan's latest thought-provoking volume on the greatness and fragility of a nation in flux.

Apr 18 •

Ross Douthat's Curious Apologetic for Religion

The respected Times columnist thinks everyone should be religious. Stan and Doug wish he had taken it a step further.

Apr 18 •

Ross Douthat's Curious Apologetic for Religion

The respected Times columnist thinks everyone should be religious. Stan and Doug wish he had taken it a step further.

Apr 18 •

An Amazing and Substantial Life

My mother, Irene Guthrie, is 88 years old today.

Apr 9 •

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