The Membership: A Wendell Berry Podcast

Episode 24: "Whitefoot: A Story from the Center of the World"

In this episode of The Membership, David and John discuss a book that is an unusual in the Port William series -- it's about a mouse, and is sometimes classified as a chi

Episode 23: A Sabbath Poem for Christmas: "Remembering that it happened once..."

In his poem “Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front,” Wendell Berry calls the reader to “Practice resurrection.” In today’s episode, we discuss one of Berry’s Sabbath

Episode 22: Singer-Songwriter Matt Wheeler on His New Port William-inspired Album

In this episode, we interview singer-songwriter Matt Wheeler about his new album, A Hard History of Love. That album is inspired by five short stories in Berry’s story co

Episode 21: A Returning, a New Voice, and a Look Ahead

The Membership Podcast returns! We catch you up on the last three years, introduce a new co-host, and preview some of the books we’ll be reading in Season 3. Our next epi

Episode 20: "Nathan Coulter"

In this episode, John and Tim discuss Nathan Coulter, Wendell Berry’s debut novel.  

Episode 19: "Farming: A Hand Book"

In this episode, Jason, John and Tim discuss Farming: A Hand Book, Wendell Berry’s 1970 poetry collection.  

Episode 18: "A Half-Pint of Old Darling" and "The Lost Bet"

Episode 17: Interview with David and Mike Kline

John Pattison interviews David Kline, the Amish farmer, writer, and editor of Farming Magazine. Kline is also a close, longtime friend of Wendell Berry. They are joined b

Episode 16: The Hidden Wound

Jason and Tim are joined by Dr. Heather Finch, Assistant Professor of English at Belmont University. They discuss The Hidden Wound, Wendell Berry’s book on race originall

Episode 15: Reflections on Season One

In the final episode of season one, Jason, John, and Tim reflect and look to the future of The Membership.

Episode 14: "Watch with Me," featuring Dr. Tim Ross

Jason, John, and Tim are joined by Dr. Tim Ross, minister at Hopwood Memorial Christian Church at Milligan College. They discuss Wendell Berry’s short story, “Watch with

Episode 13: Interview with Laura Dunn

Jason and Tim interview Laura Dunn, the Producer, Director, and Editor of the 2016 documentary film Look & See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry.

Episode 12: Openings, Part Two

Episode 9b: Openings The Membership: A Wendell Berry Podcast SHOW NOTES AND LINKSNew Collected Poems by Wendell Berry (IndieBound | Amazon

Episode 11: Openings, Part One

In this episode, we talk about the first half of Wendell Berry's Openings.

Episode 10: Findings

Jason, John, and Tim discuss Berry's 1968 poetry collection, "Findings."

Episode 9: "Pray Without Ceasing"

Jason, John, and Tim discuss the short story “Pray Without Ceasing.”

Episode 8: Interview with Charlie Peacock

Jason Hardy and John Pattison interview Charlie Peacock, the 4x Grammy Award-winning, multi-format jazz and pop recording artist, composer, and record producer.

Episode 7: "Fly Away, Breath" & "A Consent"

Jason, John, and Tim discuss two short stories: “Fly Away, Breath” and “The Hurt Man.” Episode 5: "Fly Away, Breath" & "A C

Episode 6: The Berry Center - An Interview with Mary Berry and Dr. Leah Bayens

John visits The Berry Center in Henry County, Kentucky.

Episode 5: The Broken Ground

Jason, John, and Tim discuss Wendell Berry's earliest book-length collection of poems, The Broken Ground.