Author Robert Farrar Capon discusses cooking, faith and new work on program

Host Bruce Main interviews Robert Farrar Capon about his writing, cooking and religious views. Capon, introduced as assistant to the rector at St. Luke's Church in East Hampton, described his path to authorship, saying he began writing in high school but published his first book in 1965. He recounted starting a cookbook project that evolved into The Supper of the Lamb and said he teaches annual cooking classes at St. Luke's that draw roughly 30–35 participants.

Capon discussed his views on the terms “gourmet” and the “religion” of money, love and health. He said money often becomes a religion because people must guard and accumulate it, telling an anecdote about burning a $20 bill from the pulpit to illustrate reactions to treating money sacramentally. On marriage he said it should be conducted between two human beings, emphasizing “fairness and forgiveness.” He also spoke about theological themes in his books, including the role of chance and suffering in creation and the gospel, and described his approach to writing varied works — fiction, essays and theological projects. The program closed with the host recommending Capon's books to listeners.