Welcome to Episode 4 in our series George MacDonald for Every Generation. Today's episode is entitled "George MacDonald, Matchmaker". That's right! My guests today began dating and were later married as a direct result of George MacDonald. Jenni & Thomas Cannariato join me to share this story and many more, as we discuss courtship, marriage, and raising young children in the light of George MacDonald's influence. Jenni spends her days raising three rambunctious and creative boys. In the small spare moments, she works as a freelance editor, helping authors of all backgrounds polish and develop their writing. If there’s any time remaining, you can find her reading a good book, lingering over a cup of coffee with her husband, or whipping up something tasty in the kitchen. Thomas is a writer, a musician, and an academic. Thomas is a jack of all trades, master of one. Maybe he'll tell us what that one is. He's originally from Long Island, New York. Thomas currently lives in Northern California with his family, where he cooks all of his favorite Italian meals out of desperation for good food. He is on a pilgrimage to discover the Father's heart and reveal the heart of the Father to his family first and his community thereafter. Connect with Derek: X: https://X.com/derekholser TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@derekholser Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplungewithderekholser/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/derekholser New Book! Lightgliders: https://a.co/d/bDvRc0Y
George MacDonald, Matchmaker
George MacDonald for Every Generation, Episode IV
Jun 06, 2025

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The Plunge is a serial podcast anchored by conversations about Theology, Philosophy, and Culture, how human beings believe, think, and manifest ideas and innovations that propel us all into a redemptive future.
Each topic will be discussed weekly for 8-12 weeks. The Plunge is a forum for producing extended conversations with a variety of guests that invite the listener to explore stories and creators, thinkers and ideas, artists and wonder, as well as athletes and aesthetics. The Plunge is a place designed to foster thoughtful, creative, and redemptive conversations at the intersection of theology, philosophy, and culture. It endeavors to dive into deep waters safely and freely, by welcoming thinkers across various areas of human expression.
Welcome to the Plunge: Let's Dive In!
The Plunge is a serial podcast anchored by conversations about Theology, Philosophy, and Culture, how human beings believe, think, and manifest ideas and innovations that propel us all into a redemptive future.
Each topic will be discussed weekly for 8-12 weeks. The Plunge is a forum for producing extended conversations with a variety of guests that invite the listener to explore stories and creators, thinkers and ideas, artists and wonder, as well as athletes and aesthetics. The Plunge is a place designed to foster thoughtful, creative, and redemptive conversations at the intersection of theology, philosophy, and culture. It endeavors to dive into deep waters safely and freely, by welcoming thinkers across various areas of human expression.
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