Archive - Books & Bonhomie with Stan and Doug

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 •

March 2025

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