Tom and Michael have a little sit-down with fiction author Shawn Smucker. He also writes for other people. He writes constantly. He says he loves it. You listen and find out if he's telling it all straight. We get his comments on the life of writing, the book industry, and the fine art of self-barbering. www.shawnsmucker.com www.therowhouse.org

Who cuts Claire's hair? We pull the coveted information right out of her on this podcast. Also, a tiny talk about the Bard that will prod thee to read up. Claire is a security professional, wife, and mother of two young boys. She read a lot, reads alot, and will read more again.

Chris Conley chilled with us on 13April2018 to bring us this great talk followed by even greater Q&A. Who are you? Who do you want to identify with? What price are you willing to pay to be "in?" What is "in," anyway, and who cares? Listen in, and if you can answer all those questions, your'e smarter than the rest of us. Want to learn more about The Row House Forum? See you at www.therowhouse.org.

We spent an evening with Dr. James K.A.s Smith at Wheatland Presbyterian Church on April 6, 2018, and this recording is all we have to prove it. Hopefully, some hearts and minds where shaped as well. Some coffee was consumed; again, no trace. Q&A was amazing, but didn't record that because you should come to Lancaster for our next event to experience the spectacle. Got to www.therowouse.org to see what's in store.

Dr. Matthew Dickerson gets all Narnian and Middle-Earthian on us. Sit back and enjoy a cup of tea while Matthew reflects on why water means so much to us. Warning: Listening to this podcast could cause a deep affection to bubble up inside you for a body of water. Bumper music by Rich Mullins, 78 Eastwood Green from the album "A Liturgy, A Legacy, and a Ragamuffin Band." Go hammer dulcimer!

Katelyn Beaty explains why so many "evangelical" voters supported Trump and reflects on wise paths forward in political involvement. Bumper music by Chic, one of Tom's favorite disco jams. Yes, Good Times are guaranteed at The Row House Forum no matter that topic. Or you money and your Trump Cakes back.

Mr. Leithart offers a theological and somewhat economical reflection on the current practice of consuming TV on demand.