# Minute with Marlin EP #4 - Put Down the Screen and Pick Up a Real Book

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Podcast: [Plain Values Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-values-podcast-7471626)
Published: 2026-05-26T23:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://plainvalues.com/minute-with-marlin-ep-4-put-down-the-screen-and-pick-up-a-real-book
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Duration seconds: 126

## Resource

Marlin has always loved the simple, sensory pleasure of holding a real book or magazine; the feel of the paper, the weight in his hands. In this episode, he reflects on how rare and precious books once were in the Middle Ages, when monks painstakingly copied them by hand. Then Gutenberg’s printing press changed everything by giving “wings to truth.” He beautifully connects this to God’s own design: trees become paper, language becomes Scripture, and the written word allows divine truth to spread across generations. These short, heartfelt Minutes with Marlin deliver quick moments of wisdom, faith, humility, and encouragement—perfect for busy homestead days when we need a gentle reminder of what really matters. Learn more about Plain Values at https://plainvalues.com

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