Before getting this book on Netgalley, I had never heard of Knox McCoy or the popcast so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I do know that I am an advocate for digging into the why of what you believe, questioning, and thinking deeply about your faith in order to grow. In fact, we are even told to do this in the Bible! I also value reconsideration on many other things throughout life such as a television shows or favorite foods. ⁣
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The bulk of this book is just anecdotes about the life of the author. He looks back on his life as a comedian might to feed his comedy routine. Some chapters discuss many different things including a whole chapter on 𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 and a plethora of 𝘏𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘵𝘰𝘯 references. There were moments in these chapters that I would chuckle and roll my eyes... but also question why I was reading this book. ⁣
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The last 30% of the book finally begins to touch on a few deeper issues. Unfortunately, instead of giving these topics the space needed, these chapters remained superficial. I expect a deep dive into Scripture from someone who is examining their Christian faith. Instead, we get a feelings-based approach to making decisions. When you examine your faith by measuring it against your feelings and popular culture you will fail every single time. ⁣
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I closed this book without getting a single thing from it and wishing that I had not wasted my time. As I mentioned above, I am an advocate for digging deep. I am an advocate for asking questions on both personal and spiritual issues in a biblical way. Unfortunately, this book did not accomplish either of those things for me.⁣
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If you are a Christian who has doubts about your faith or you are wrestling with questions this book will not help you work through those issues.⁣
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If you are not a Christian and want to know how Christians think or what they believe, this book will not help you.⁣
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Overall, I will not be recommending this book.

Loved Knox’s second book! He has a great way of providing weight with humor. I would definitely recommend this! Can’t wait for a third “b-word” from him!

There are some hilarious sections (mispronounced words) and some very serious sections (LGBTQ people in the church) about things that Knox has reconsidered. I really enjoyed reading it, laughing along, and reconsidering.

All Things Reconsidered is a fun read (and a delightful listen, as the audiobook is read by Knox himself). I enjoyed all of the chapters based on pop culture, but I found the theological portions difficult. I disagree with Knox on nearly every theological position he took in the book, but as a fan of the Popcast, I always enjoy his random entertainment references (Hamilton most of all).

Knox takes a overarching serious concern about society and discusses it with light hearted stories, plenty of jokes, and an infusion of pop culture. He points out how we often rest on our assumptions without ever reconsidering them or make assumptions with just the smallest bit of information because there is so much information out there. I don't think he needed the disclaimers in the How To Read This book section about what the book wasn't. I think the introduction did just fine with explaining that the book was a collection of stories about beliefs he had reconsidered and why he chose to do that. Have some confidence, Knox! Someone picking up this book either does so because they've heard you on the Popcast podcast (which anyone reading this review should definitely listen to!) or they'll figure out quickly if your book and writing style are for them. Knox's writing style is full of hyperbole that makes the reader laugh because it's so outrageous. I know Knox has talked about other books he may have planned for the future and I'll be interested to see what he publishes next.

All Things Reconsidered was a light-hearted easy read. I enjoyed it and read it quickly as I did not want to put it down. The author writes so that the book really makes you think and "reconsider" things.

KNOX MCCOY PODCASTS AND WRITES ABOUT POP CULTURE FOR A LIVING. THAT'S RIGHT—HE YAPS ABOUT TV, MOVIES, AND BOOKS. HIS MEMOIR, THE WONDERING YEARS: HOW POP CULTURE HELPED ME ANSWER LIFE'S BIGGEST QUESTIONS, TAKES A LOOK AT HIS FORMATIVE YEARS AND HOW POP CULTURE SHAPED HIM AND HIS FAITH. LIKE THAT TIME HE TRIED TO SAVE HIS DOG, ELWAY, FROM TOTAL DAMNATION BY COVERING HER FACE WITH HIS PALM AND READING BIBLE PASSAGES TO HER AFTER BEING TRAUMATIZED BY A VIEWING OF "ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN." OR WHEN HE LATCHED ONTO AN UNUSUAL COMPARISON FOR UNDERSTANDING THE HIERARCHICAL ORGANIZATION OF THE UNIVERSE'S POWERS: GOD, JESUS, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT—"LIKE DANNY TANNER, UNCLE JESSE, AND UNCLE JOEY, BUT WAY BETTER." THE BOOK IS COMPLETE WITH OH SO MANY POP CULTURE REFERENCES, DAD JOKES, AND WITTY FOOTNOTES.

I’m a big fan of Knox McCoy’s podcast, The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. I was also a fan of his debut book. Knox has an inviting writing style that integrates pop culture into meaningful and sometimes complicated conversations. All Things Reconsidered invites readers to re-examine some of the truths we cling to for the possibility of a more nuanced and open perspective. It’s a practice of reconciliation and acceptance that maybe something lays beyond those deep rooted truths. Funny. Conversational. Approachable. This one is a must read.

It took me FOREVER to read this book. In fact, this review should have been finished before this book was officially published, but here I am two months (!) later, finally getting around to this review. It’s not because the book was terrible. In fact, it was exactly the opposite. It took me forever to read this book because I had to stop and think and reflect after every chapter. No binge-reading this one!

To be completely up front, I am not the target demographic for a Christian book. But while this book does draw deeply on the author’s Christian background, I appreciated the way it made me think about my own beliefs, even if I do not particularly share them.

Like the author, I am also an Enneagram 5, so I was able to deeply relate to many of the feelings shared by Knox. I saw myself in many of his stories about his life. I appreciated the vast amount of time that I spent, yes, reconsidering some beliefs that I had thought were deep-seated. Some changed, some stayed the same. But really, we owe it to ourselves to reevaluate every so often.

So basically, come for the naked drive-thru stories, stay for the deep dives and personal reckonings that are sure to follow. I’m glad I did.

Knox encourages the reader to re-examine what we know (or think we know) in order to understand what we truly believe. We could all stand to ponder long held beliefs in order to live with intentionality rather than reverting to the default.

The biggest take away from this is that it's perfectly ok to reconsider your beliefs. As you live and learn and gain new information, that can lead you to change your ideas and ideals about life. Humans are meant to grow and change.

"We cling to affirmation and simplicity out of a need for security, but this hurts us because it renders us unable to reconsider. Prioritizing stability is completely understandable, but it comes at the cose of better understanding something through reconsideration."

I've never heard of Knox McCoy and I had no idea this book was going to have a religious undertone. All of the stories here are from McCoy's life. Each story handles a different situation where he reconsiders his thinking and shift his perspective.

The idea of reconsidering things as you move through your life is very appealing to me. It's one of the reasons I like journaling. It allows me to pause and see if I still feel/think the way I have about a topic. It gives me room to step back, raise my awareness so I can make space to reconsider my opinion.

McCoy's book is funny, even hilarious at times and full of heart throughout. The second part of the book was too much about religion for me and such I didn't connect with it as much as I did with the first part.

I enjoyed my time with this and unlike me, if you've listened to McCoy's work, I am sure you will love it.

With gratitude to netgalley and Thomas Nelson--W Publishing for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Many people, including myself, are and have been reconsidering so many things recently. Knox's book could not come at a better time.

Knox is forthright at the start - this isn't a book telling you how to reconsider, or a book telling you what you must reconsider, but a glimpse into the journey Knox himself has taken in reconsidering a number of beliefs and opinions. From pop-culture reconsiderations (about sports teams, Big Bird, and Uncle Joey) to more poignant ones (about parenting, faith, and prayer), Knox uses humor and his own life to help readers understand the benefit of reconsidering in our own lives. 5/5, highly recommend.

I enjoy Knox McCoy's writing in any form, and I am a big fan of his podcast, The Popcast with Knox & Jamie. This book is written very much the way Knox talks, which is rambling and twisty, but always entertaining. I enjoy the roundabout ways Knox gets to the important points he wants to make. The journey is definitely the fun part. I look forward to lots more of his writing in the future.

Recommended for purchase by the Scottsboro Public Library.

This book has been a wonderful joy in the midst of a crazy season. Knox has the ability to hold in tension numerous pop culture references and questions about the big things in life.

Reading this book feels like an authentic conversation with a good friend. You laugh over shared experiences or something funny one of you has done. And then just as quickly, you pivot into a deep, soul-searching moments.

Knox allows you space to question your beliefs. He sets the example for thoughtful, humorous, and intelligent examination of why you believe what you believe.

Witty, insightful, will make you ponder, and laugh out loud. Knox's voice is human, down to earth, and will make you think. You might not land in the same place he does, but the process of reconsidering is made more enjoyable with Knox to lead the way.

"It's important to examine our why when it comes to clinging to specific beliefs. Is it because we believe in them so fully and completely that anything less would seem disrespectful? Or is it because we prize the stability of our beliefs above all else, even more than their content?"

This quote perfectly summarizes the heart of this book. I was encouraged to NOT question my beliefs when growing up, making doubt seem like something to be feared. Knox provides context for his reconsiderations in a loving, gentle, humorous manner. This book has such perfect timing for other things I'm reconsidering right now, like the history I was taught. And it's okay, right even, to question things that are presented as absolutes because at the end of the day, I'll either be firmer in my beliefs, or I'll reconsider something that has needed inspection.

I received this book in return for an honest review. I was predisposed to like it since Knox is the co-host of one of my favorite podcasts: The Popcast.

I loved this book. It was laugh-out-loud funny (emphasis on loud). I had a love/hate relationship with his writing. He is a fantastic writer. I cannot emphasize this enough. Therefore I am insanely jealous (the hate part).

Knox tackles some big topics with intelligence and realness. There’s no “This is the way it is and that’s that.” [insert gif of person wiping hands clean] This makes it sounds like a slog. It is not.

The thing that made this unlike other books that work at figuring things out are his stories. They make the reconsidering part more interesting and real. This makes the book sound drippy and all “Here’s the lesson!” but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Bonus points for many Hamilton references. So this really gets 8/5 stars even though I was lost in the brief sportball chapter.

I DNF the book. I am at 50% and incredibly boring to me hence I decided to not finish it . It’s a good one but not for me . As a immigrant and doesn’t have much idea about the actors classic books and music bands and other things given as a reference to most of the context in this book for humor , I couldn’t understand much of it ! This book is clearly not for me and so I am not going to write review for this in my blog or any other social commercial media .

Knox McCoy is half of my favorite podcasting duo, The Popcast. I'm just a huge fan of his insights, wit, and sense of humor. Knox made me laugh out loud and think deeply. I listened to the audiobook, which he narrated himself, and it was like a conversation with a friend. I will admit to being unacquainted to Hamilton culture, but I hope to rectify that soon. If you happen to be in the same boat as me, there are quite a few references and footnotes that will go over your head. Nevertheless, All Things Reconsidered is still an excellent read (or listen, as in my case).