Cooper & Cary Have Words

14/06/2024

Today the Church of England remembers Richard Baxter. This would have been a huge surprise to him given where he ended up. But there's a lot to learn from him - and his situation.

Remembering The Reformed Pastor

07/06/2024

Despite still being a Reformed Conservative Evangelical, there's something about the medieval church that really appeals. I've often wondered why. And I think I've figured it out:

And live a life so ordinary

24/05/2024

https://jamescary.substack.com/p/a-murder-in-a-cathedral

And what that has to do with Trinity Sunday

11/03/2024

Some here may find this amusing:

Listen to The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2275019/shareWatch James Cary's stand-up theology show Water into Wine here...

08/03/2024

How Mothering Sunday really is not Mother's Day. But that's about all we can be sure of. Here's some background, warnings about riots, a star-shaped Simnel Cake, tales of 'clipping' - and a picture of Mary handing off the Christ child to an angel while she wrestles the devil to the ground. Hold my baby. (not even joking)

aka Laetare Sunday or Refreshment Sunday

06/03/2024

Just a reminder that if you're South East of London, I'm doing a Water into Wine show next Saturday night in Otford at the Methodist Church. I've done the show lots so I'm actually quite good at it now. And it'd be lovely to see you:

Water into wine – A one man show with James Cary March 16, 2024 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm OMC High street Otford Next to Otford Builders Merchants Otford Methodist Church Directions The award-winning comedy writer brings his serious and humorous one-man show to Otford We all know Jesus turned water into...

04/03/2024

You probably haven't read my book, The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer. No problem. But if you'd like me to read it to you - for free/no pounds - you can dive into the audio version right here. It's on all podcast players. For free. For now...

It’s a podcast. But it’s also an audiobook. No prizes for guessing which book I’ll be reading from. That would be the Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer written and read by me, James Cary. I’m a sitcom writer for the BBC, with a hand in Miranda, Bluestone 42, Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones, Hut...

01/03/2024

Happy St David's Day. Here's who he is, a brief explainer (plus ballad) on leeks, and a joke about Pelagianism. You are welcome: https://jamescary.substack.com/p/st-davids-miracle-at-synod

16/02/2024

Creme Eggs, KitKats, the right filling for a Victoria Sandwich, And what am I giving up and taking up for Lent:

What I'm doing (and not doing) in Lent

13/02/2024

Shrove Tuesday. Get shriving. Here's what that is - and why Lent is 40 days. (And Sundays don't count obvs)

09/02/2024

Tomorrow is St Scholastica's day. So what? Here's what:

The story of St Scholastica

06/02/2024

If you're anywhere near Sevenoaks or Tonbridge, you'll find me doing my Water into Wine show at Otford Methodist Church on Saturday 16th March. Why not come along? And bring a friend? I'm quite good at it now.
https://www.otfordmethodistchurch.org.uk/event/james-carey-water-into-wine-comedy-evening/

26/01/2024

What Jesus turning Water into Wine has to do with Epiphany:
https://jamescary.substack.com/p/epiphany-continued

19/01/2024

How to have an Epiphany - and what those numbers and letters are next to my front door...
https://jamescary.substack.com/p/how-to-have-an-epiphany

12/01/2024

I don't think we're longing for freedom. Most of us are longing to be part of something bigger. I explain how, along with a picture some trees, a clock and a pie.
https://open.substack.com/pub/jamescary/p/what-is-carys-almanac-part-3?r=dpjcu&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcome=true

15/12/2023

So what are UAPs? How do differ from UFOs? (they don't, really) And what do we make of them?

Which are now called UAPs so no one feels silly

19/10/2022

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cooper-cary-have-words/id1297163772?i=1000582190705
Can men and women be friends? What are the problems and pitfalls? We ask Aaron Renn, who has MANY thoughts on this. You can listen to extended version EARLY via C&C+ on Apple Podcasts - or join us on Patreon!

22/09/2022

01/09/2022

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cooper-cary-have-words/id1297163772?i=1000577814734
Can't wait to get back. Can you? Why wait? You can listen to the next episode - extended & ad free - on Cooper and Cary Plus on Apple Podcasts (try the free trial). And on Patreon obvs.

12/05/2022

Cary has words with Glen Scrivener about GK Chesterton, Tom Holland and why Evangelicals just don't understand cathedrals (see vid. Turn on sound!)
https://www.cooperandcary.com/134-the-air-we-breathe-w-glen-scrivener/

07/04/2022

We talk about Lent, Sleep, Faith Deconstruction, Fairies and generally rummage around the mail bag.
https://www.cooperandcary.com/131-youre-not-paul-youre-not-even-ringo/

24/03/2022

Cooper here, at the National Conference, doing some interviews and podcast readings. I’m mostly at the Podcast Studio - come and say hello if you’re around 👋

10/03/2022

Do you like Jazz? Cary does. Cooper, not so much. But this time, they talk to Jon Herring, who explains the roots, and why it makes some people angry. And Cary explains what this says about getting our minds around eternity. (Well, some of those drum solos are REALLY long...)
https://www.cooperandcary.com/129-johnny-hates-jazz/

04/02/2022

That Hideous Book Group about to start.

04/02/2022

Tonight at 8.30pm. That Hideous Book Group. Join us on Patreon and join in!

01/02/2022

Want to talk about That Hideous Strength by CS Lewis in a book group? At 8.30pm UK Time on Friday 4th Feb on Zoom? Join us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=10206019

27/01/2022

Are you 100% sure you want to be an agnostic? Cooper and Cary have words with Rev Dr Andrew Sach about sitting on the fence, keeping your options open and how there are problems with that:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmK4V92-MCQ&ab_channel=Cooper%26CaryHaveWords

Cooper & Cary have words with Andrew Sach about agnosticism. Is it the humble, wise way to go? Andrew's book with Jonathan Gemmell, Are You 100% Sure You Wan...

30/12/2021

Apologies for the late running of the podcast episode. We recorded it live on YouTube yesterday - and the audio ep is being cut together. You can watch the video, however, although not on YouTube, who took it down for a reason we can't fathom. Probably send something about John Bunyan they didn't like. Anyway, the whole uncut video is free to watch over on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/posts/60508959

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03/12/2021

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