The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 036
Lady Wisdom, Dame Folly, and Solomon’s Search
Welcome to Episode 36 of The Thinklings Podcast!
In this episode, the Thinklings begin with Books & Business before diving into a theological and literary discussion on Lady Wisdom and Dame Folly in Proverbs. Thinkling Little shares research from a developing article, exploring the relationship between Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Songs, and asking what Solomon’s search for wisdom reveals about contentment, marriage, and the human heart.
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Books & Business
Robinson Crusoe — Thinkling Little
Beginning at Moses: A Guide to Finding Christ in the Old Testament — Thinkling Carter
A Little Book for New Theologians — Thinkling Stearns
Narnia reflections and favorite characters — Thinkling Carter
Main Content
A discussion on the relationship between Dame Folly and Lady Wisdom in the book of Proverbs.
The Thinklings consider whether the “strange woman” of Proverbs is a literal individual or a personification of folly, and how that imagery helps readers understand wisdom and foolishness throughout Scripture. The conversation then turns to Solomon’s life, his many marriages, and the connection between Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Songs.
Topics include:
Dame Folly as the embodiment of rebellion, idolatry, and spiritual unfaithfulness
Lady Wisdom as the ideal of godly wisdom and faithful love
Solomon’s search for satisfaction and the role of discontentment in Ecclesiastes
The relationship between wisdom, marriage, and sanctification
How biblical personification helps readers understand larger theological truths
Final Thoughts
The episode closes with reflections on contentment, marriage, and the importance of dealing with the sin in our own hearts rather than constantly searching for fulfillment elsewhere. The Thinklings consider how true wisdom is found not through endless pursuit of something new, but through faithful obedience to God and stewardship of what He has already given.
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