"But to me, having to recalibrate and reconsider isn't indicative of a problem; it's indicative of growing our understanding of the divine as we ourselves grow to understand ourselves and the world around us."

Knox McCoy and I are about the same age, and we both grew up steeped in '80s and '90s evangelical culture. After reading his first book, The Wondering Years, I felt such a kindred connection to him. Knox articulates better than I ever could what it was like to come of age in that culture, and what it's like to wrestle with those deeply imbedded beliefs and practices as an adult, whether good or problematic. All Things Reconsidered was no different.

Amidst Hamilton references galore, debating whether LeBron or MJ is the GOAT, and learning that "wussification" is now a word, Knox managed to stop me in my tracks repeatedly with the way he so perfectly articulated the very things I've privately wrestled with: introversion, home, "the God card," the church's view on homosexuality, prayer, and more. I found myself laughing out loud in some parts, and highlighting like crazy in others.

Not only is Knox a deep thinker, he is a fantastic writer. I urge you to read this book!

Knox is such a refreshing voice on the internet, and his book is no different. He is equal parts entertaining and thoughtful, and this book just made me love him all the more. Knox tackles mind shifts over silly things like pop culture all the way to how we think about God and our relationship to the divine. I liked how these essays were easy enough to dip in and out of without risking losing momentum. I enjoyed having this book ready for me whenever I felt like it (which was often). I highlighted several passages and preordered a physical copy for my shelves. Congrats, Knox on another solid book!

This book read exactly like Knox speaks on his podcasts. It was humorous and relatable. Some chapters were deep, some were extra funny and some shared conversations you'd have with a friend over a coffee or a G&T.

I enjoyed being challenged to lol at opinions and perspectives I hold and to reconsider why I feel the way I do through Knox's own reconsiderations. If you're a fan of popculture, a millennial, or enjoy The Popcast Media Group, you should read this book.

I loved the thoughtfulness with which Knox McCoy reconsiders everything from Uncle Joey to heaven and hell. A gifted writer with a distinct voice, McCoy does a great job of discussing both the light and the weighty with equal enthusiasm. As a fan of The Popcast and his newsletter, All Things Reconsidered did not disappoint.

I need you to know that I’m a huge fan girl of The Popcast. I am a Patreon Best Friend of the Show. I listen to every episode Knox and Jamie produce as soon as they drop. I have attended two live shows to see them thus far, and one of the photos I took with them is framed in my house. They are funny and smart and real. One of the things I love most about them is their podcast The Bible Binge. They approach stories in the Bible in such a relatable way, that even as a Christian who has heard most of these stories time and time again, they make me see them with fresh eyes.

And that’s what this whole book does. Makes you look at different facets of life with fresh eyes. I don’t come to all the same conclusions as Knox does as I reconsider topics, but I think that he is helping me think about aspects of life while also being wildly entertaining.

If you are a fan of the Popcast, pop culture, humor, or just reading about a pretty normal human who is also obsessed with Hamilton and quite funny, then you should read this book.

This book is timely, thoughtful, and beautifully written. The stories made me genuinely LOL and tear up at different points. A terrific read. Highly recommend.

I loved All Things Reconsidered by Knox McCoy. Knox is a funny and thoughtful writer. I really liked the essay format that was used. I also really liked the use of funny footnotes that add to the writing. Knox takes a look at many subjects that he has reconsidered over his life, from pop culture to religion. It encourages the reader to also reconsider what they believe about things. I think this is a great book for anyone interested in having a good laugh while thinking about important issues.

It’s 2:43am and I just tapped out the last page of this ARC (thank you Netgalley and Thomas Nelson) on my kindle. I don’t normally read at the ungodly hour. So that should give you a clue to the level of readability of Knox’s newest book. Plus it’s a coronavirus world and all sense of time and sleep patterns are out the window. I’m having a hard time deciding what to rate this one. On one hand, I laughed till I cried at his unfortunate shanking(?) incident. On the other hand, I’m having all the deep thoughts about about all the deep topics like prayer and faith and heaven. On another imaginary hand, I’m pissed because now Full House will never be the same. Thanks a lot, Knox. Oh, who am I really kidding? There’s nothing to reconsider. This is a solid 5 star book and you should definitely go to your favorite independent bookstore and pick it up. Or order it if we are still in quarantine in June.

I received a free copy to review but these thoughts and opinions are definitely my own thoughts and opinions.

Knox McCoy mixes pop culture, faith, family, and humor in the most loveliest of ways. Knox is the kind of person you want to be neighbors with. I loved All Things Reconsidered. It was a mixture of essays that flowed well even though they were from a vast variety of topics. I think we all need to spend time reconsidering some of our own opinions and Knox invites us into this.

As a longtime fan of The Podcast podcast that the author Knox McCoy hosts with Jamie B. Golden I was excited to get a chance to read and review his latest B-word (book). Knox and Jamie make me laugh on their show, and I knew I'd love getting to read his thoughts in his next book. Especially since I knew it would likely not be all satire, but include some deep thinking aspects on faith and his beliefs. I was pleased with the multitude of Hamilton references, but the frequent use of footnotes was slightly distracting. (That might have been because I was reading it on my kindle, and the footnotes seems to appear on random places on the page instead at the bottom of the page as they typically would appear in a physical book.)

The first 2 sections (Reconsider Self, and Reconsider Life) rang a little deeper to my own truth than the third section. I too have found many areas of my life as a 40 year old that I have changed my mind about. I enjoyed Knox's perspective and his examples of areas where his ideas have evolved or been reconsidered. I laughed as I thought about ideas like why do we call Big Bird by that exact name...? or thinking about the frivolous things I did with my friends in high school (though none of them included nudity and a Taco Bell...)

The third section - Reconsider Beliefs - was a little deeper, and with that - a little more complicated for me. While I have also changed some of my own stances on beliefs that I had thought were concrete and permanent, I felt that the author's style of writing became more complicated, or more wordy through these chapters. Not to say I didn't appreciate it or enjoy it, but it kind of reminded me of Anne of Green Gables character who spoke with such flowery language to make her appear fancier. The ideas were great, but I guess in my simple mind I just needed the ideas to be presented with simpler language....(probably more an evaluation of my own vocabulary than the author's gift of writing.)

Overall an enjoyable read, and I am hopeful that Knox will continue entertaining us with his words and his podcast! Lastly - the foreword by Jamie was also a GREAT addition. She's a perfect partner for him in their podcast!

Disclaimer: (I receive an Advanced Readers Copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for my honest review of the book)

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I really enjoyed this collection of essays by Knox McCoy. I'm a big fan of The Popcast and his e-newsletter, Sectional Healing. His faith journey is similar to my own and I found the chapters on faith to be the most compelling in the book. In less spiritual news, his 5th grade pantsing story made me laugh so hard I cried.

Great book! Love knox’s humor and very thought provoking. Loved his first book and was not disappointed with book 2.

Knox Mccoy brings his usual wit and comedic logic to his new book All Things Reconsidered. What begins as a fun look into moments of his life where his viewpoint has shifted through experience or time eventually gives way to a deeper insight into his faith and the questions that drive it. Much like his popular podcasts "the Popcast" and "Bible Binge", hilarity and hijinks are sure to ensue.

As a Popcast listener, I read this book fully hearing Knox McCoy's voice the whole time. This book was fresh and thoughtful and open in a way that his previous book wasn't. His reconsiderations seem of the moment while also being unique to his own journey. I can't wait to see what he writes next.

There were many sections in this book that caused me to rethink areas of my life, my spirituality, and opinions that I have had for a long time. So ANY book that can make me do that is a winner! I especially liked the chapters on Friendships, Home, and The Bad Place. I literally put the book down after these chapters and put some serious thought into my views on these subjects. There is just the right amount of humor in this book to balance the serious out.. I really appreciate that! Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

I really enjoyed this new book from Knox McCoy. Reconsidering our beliefs on issues is always a good idea, especially if they are religious beliefs that we've always had just because that's the way our family believes. I enjoyed reading his thoughts on some of the toughest religious arguments and appreciate the conversational way in which he writes. I would definitely recommend this book! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

In "All Things Reconsidered" Knox McCoy employs the quick wit and sarcastic style he is known for while sharing his faith journey. He encourages his readers by telling them it's okay to rethink beliefs they've previously held. I enjoyed his authenticity and comedic writing style. I highly recommend this book to all believers!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

I struggle with how to rate this book, because it's like 2 books in one. While the topic of 'reconsidering' is highlighted throughout the book, the first 2/3 is light hearted antidotes, while the last 1/3 is more faith based. Personally, I preferred the last 1/3. There were some chapters that are for a very specific audience (Lebron James v. Michael Jordan) for instance. Even though I'm a sports fan, I started skimming through that chapter. And how a chapter about "Uncle Joey" ended up in the Reconsider Beliefts section...
There are a lot of pop culture references, but I have to wonder how well they will hold up over time. I can see a reader even 5 years from now not tracking with the references.

I received an ARC via NetGalley.