Podcasts about Eucatastrophe

Eucatastrophe, a term coined by J.R.R. Tolkien, encapsulates the sudden, unexpected joy that breaks through moments of despair. Drawing from Tolkien's essay "On Fairy Stories", this episode delves into how eucatastrophe shapes his works, from The Silmarillion to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Through key moments of unexpected hope in Tolkien's stories—like the eagles' arrival at the Battle of the Five Armies and the destruction of the One Ring—listeners will explore how Tolkien's concept mirrors the ultimate eucatastrophe in Christian theology: the Resurrection of Christ. The episode highlights how Tolkien's deep Christian faith informed his view of hope, sorrow, and redemption, and reflects on how these themes continue to resonate today.My Favorite Resurrection StoryTwo Believers unknowingly walk with the Resurrected Christ, who explains the scriptures about Himself, and eventually, breaks bread—reminiscent of the Sacrament.Luke 24:13–35Share this episode using this link:ringspodcast.com/209Who are you?Please tell me a little about you: ringspodcast.com/surveyWander Farther: A Free Chapter GuideDownload my free chapter guide for "Flight to the Ford": ringspodcast.com/flightDeals for you, my fellow wandererExclusive discount for Lore of the Rings Listeners: 25% off your entire order at Manly Bands. Details at https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/rings/Download my FREE guide for reading Tolkien's Silmarillion: https://ringspodcast.kit.com/a982347493Want to sponsor the Lord of the Rings?Sponsor rates, details, and inquires hereSupport Lore of the Rings with a donationAbout the Lore of the Rings PodcastContact the show, donate, and find past episodes: ringspodcast.comEmbark on an immersive journey through the captivating realms of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, where the epic sagas of the Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, the Silmarillion, and Unfinished Tales, and more come to life. Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of Tolkien's masterful storytelling, drawing intriguing comparisons between his literary works and the cinematic adaptations crafted by Peter Jackson. Be at the forefront of the latest developments as we explore the highly anticipated Rings of Power series from Amazon. Prepare to be enthralled as we uncover hidden connections, untold tales, and delve into the depths of Middle-earth lore. Tune in now and become part of our fellowship on this extraordinary journey!This podcast is not affiliated with the Tolkien Estate.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Eucatastrophe, a term coined by J.R.R. Tolkien, encapsulates the sudden, unexpected joy that breaks through moments of despair. Drawing from Tolkien's essay "On Fairy Stories", this episode delves into how eucatastrophe shapes his works, from The Silmarillion to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Through key moments of unexpected hope in Tolkien's stories—like the eagles' arrival at the Battle of the Five Armies and the destruction of the One Ring—listeners will explore how Tolkien's concept mirrors the ultimate eucatastrophe in Christian theology: the Resurrection of Christ. The episode highlights how Tolkien's deep Christian faith informed his view of hope, sorrow, and redemption, and reflects on how these themes continue to resonate today.My Favorite Resurrection StoryTwo Believers unknowingly walk with the Resurrected Christ, who explains the scriptures about Himself, and eventually, breaks bread—reminiscent of the Sacrament.Luke 24:13–35Share this episode using this link:ringspodcast.com/209Who are you?Please tell me a little about you: ringspodcast.com/surveyWander Farther: A Free Chapter GuideDownload my free chapter guide for "Flight to the Ford": ringspodcast.com/flightDeals for you, my fellow wandererExclusive discount for Lore of the Rings Listeners: 25% off your entire order at Manly Bands. Details at https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/rings/Download my FREE guide for reading Tolkien's Silmarillion: https://ringspodcast.kit.com/a982347493Want to sponsor the Lord of the Rings?Sponsor rates, details, and inquires hereSupport Lore of the Rings with a donationAbout the Lore of the Rings PodcastContact the show, donate, and find past episodes: ringspodcast.comEmbark on an immersive journey through the captivating realms of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, where the epic sagas of the Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, the Silmarillion, and Unfinished Tales, and more come to life. Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of Tolkien's masterful storytelling, drawing intriguing comparisons between his literary works and the cinematic adaptations crafted by Peter Jackson. Be at the forefront of the latest developments as we explore the highly anticipated Rings of Power series from Amazon. Prepare to be enthralled as we uncover hidden connections, untold tales, and delve into the depths of Middle-earth lore. Tune in now and become part of our fellowship on this extraordinary journey!This podcast is not affiliated with the Tolkien Estate.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Send us a textThere is nothing in this life that can cause a Christian to lose hope. Why? Because we follow the Author of history—His-story—the God of eucatastrophe.Eucatastrophe, a term coined by renowned author J.R.R. Tolkien, describes the powerful theme throughout Scripture where stories of seeming catastrophe suddenly take a dramatic turn for good at the last possible moment.In this episode, Scott, Dwight, and Luke explore how understanding eucatastrophe can transform a Christian's perspective on hope, faith, tribulation, and suffering. Join them as they unpack this profound concept through Scripture, literature, and its relevance in today's challenges, reminding us that even in the darkest moments, God is the author of the redemptive story.View the transcript, leave comments, and check out recommended resources on the Episode Landing Page!

Why is Tolkien's work so enduring? It's more popular now than it's ever been. There's something about Lord of the Rings that is real. It showcases the real world, true reality, through fantasy. In the final episode of the Tolkien series, Cole and Terry discuss Tolkien's legacy, his life, and why his books are still some of the most popular books ever printed. 

Send us a textLight came as promised and penetrates the deepest darkness. God sent the promised Light by sending His Son into the darkened world. (Text: John 1.1-14)

On Sunday, we were delighted to have Jonny Campbell sharing with us in part two of our Arrival series. As we prepare for the arrival of Jesus in this advent series, we were looking at Christmas through Old Testament Eyes. Jonny highlighted that the Christmas story, as Isaiah sees it, is a Eucatastrophe, that holds both Mystery & Treasure.Isaiah 11:1-10

The world is indeed full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair, and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater. — Tolkien, The Fellowship of the RingThroughout The Lord of the Rings, doom and tragedy are constantly on the doorstep of J.R.R. Tolkien's heroes. Failure and defeat happen frequently. The Witch King of Angmar overpowers Merry and Éowyn, Boromir is struck down by Uruk-hai scouts leaving the Fellowship without its great son of Gondor, Frodo is overcome by the power of the Ring on more than one occasion; including at the Crack of Doom when he must throw it into the fire, Gandalf seemingly perishes in the Mines of Moria.Tolkien coined a term in his early academic writings, Eucatastrophe, to describe an unexpected peril resolved by an unexpected hope. The Greek prefix "eu-" means “good”And “catastrophe”, of course, implies disaster or upheaval. I often imagine a table being flipped upside down. The table is adorned in fine food and wine, among other trappings of the good life. Then someone ruins it all in anger. They flip the table over, destroying all of it. But on the bottom of the table, the dinner guests see a treasure map that has been etched into the wood of the table. The dinner isn't necessarily redeemed at that very moment, but there is now a bright and shining hope that it could be. Good comes from the bad. “-I am a Christian, and indeed a Roman Catholic, so that I do not expect ‘history' to be anything but a ‘long defeat' –though it contains (and in a legend may contain more clearly and movingly) some samples or glimpses of final victory.” - Tolkien, Letter 195 It should go without saying that in the Christian world, for believers and non-believers alike, the crucifixion of Jesus Christ rests as the great beacon of eucatastrophe. It captures Tolkien's notion of “Christian joy…which produces tears because it is qualitatively so like sorrow”. There's a strange place in the human heart where Grief and Joy meet and reconcile their differences. They become one. “Is everything sad going to come untrue?”My Dad died rather suddenly a little over a week ago. I'm in the stage of grief where even as I write this, I am confused by the words. I don't understand what has happened. The funeral, eulogy, and urn of ashes feel very much like a dream and every few hours I blink rapidly in recognition that it was all real. In the final installment of The Lord of the Rings, Samwise Gamgee awakes in bed after the destruction of the Ring. He is in the presence of Gandalf. He mutters about the whole adventure having been a dream and remarks that he is glad to be awake. Then he turns over and sees Frodo lying next to him, missing a finger from his final confrontation with Gollum. “Full memory flooded back”Gandalf asks Sam as the Hobbit awakes, “Master Samwise, how do you feel?”Sam is described as laying back with his mouth agape, fumbling through bewilderment and joy, and unable to speak. Then he gasps.“Is everything sad going to come untrue? What's happened to the world?” asks Sam.It's all true, and all that has happened will remain so. But there is a light that is coming. That's the whole meaning of the Christian Advent season where for four weeks, candles are lit in the runup to Christ's birth. It's a dark season. The sun sets early and it's cold as death. I've never hated December the way I hate it right now. I so badly want the sun and its warmth around me. But light is coming. There is a treasure map beneath the ruined feast. In all of the Tolkien scenes I described at the start of this entry, there is a positive resolution brought about by unexpected forces. Eucatastrophe sings in the pitch black of night. “And he who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making all things new.'” - Revelation 21:5 Whatever you're going through, good can come of it. Debts can be paid and in ways you never imagined possible. Be faithful, honest, and true in your dealings with others. Do not despair. Warmer days are coming. Geeky Stoics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.We're beyond excited to share a new video from the Geeky Stoics YouTube channel, on Dragon Ball Z and Pride. In this video essay, I lay out the character arc of Vegeta in DBZ and offer a lesson on his infamous Pride that can be applied to your life. Also on YouTube, we have our first viral video, On Anger. Almost 63,000 views. A massive highwater mark for Geeky Stoics. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.geekystoics.com/subscribe

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is a monumental work of art. Both the book and the film. The movie came out in our early teen years and we read the books shortly thereafter. In this podcast, we attempt to understand and explain some of the differences between the book and the film, as well as where the film really shines and where it may fall short. We hope you enjoy this podcast, it was a blast to produce. J.R.R. Tolkien is a beast. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Foreword (1:00) 3. Prologue (13:38) 4. Galadriel's Mirror (36:33) 5. Prometheus or Lucifer (48:58) 6. Bilbo and Gandalf (57:57) 7. "You want it for yourself!" (1:19:47) 8. The Road Goes Ever On and On (1:27:22) 9. Frodo Gets the Ring (1:36:24) 10. The Eucatastrophe (2:04:53) 11. Being Grounded in the Shire (2:13:39) 12. Gandalf and Saruman (2:18:39) **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-arc-podcast/id1121795837 **Listen On Pocket Cast**: http://pca.st/NJsJ Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Subscribe Star: https://www.subscribestar.com/resonant-arc Twitter: https://twitter.com/resonantarc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resonantarc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resonantarc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@resonantarc

Episode 127 - Fr Sean Danda and Nathanael Rea are together again to reflect on letters written by Fr Danda during his sabbatical. This first letter, addresses the concept of Eucatastrophe, AKA falling upward, and hopes we all remember that even in times of despair, God is always working for the good.

Well, we're back. And back we are, with the final installment of The Lord of the Rings trilogy! This is an extra long episode, so strap in for the conclusion of The Fellowship's journey. Follow Us! Discord: https://discord.gg/8Xx4yakz26 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigroompod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebigroompod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebigroompod/

Father Blackburn preaches on Psalm 22, a portion of which was our Gradual Psalm this week.

Eucatastrophe is the coming untrue of all sin, evil, and death. And where that starts is the empty tomb of the risen Jesus.  

In episode 258 of the Parker's Pensées Podcast, I'm joined by Jess of the Shire to compare and contrast Arrakis and Middle-earth, Frank Herbert and J.R.R. Tolkien. We had a lot of fun covering everything from dragons to sandworms, to personality quirks of Herbert and Tolkien. Check out Jess's fantastic channel here: https://youtube.com/@Jess_of_the_Shire →Sponsors/Discounts Check out https://murdycreative.co/PARKERNOTES and use promo code PARKERNOTES at check out for 10% off your entire order!! Grab a Field Notes notebook or memo book wallet like the one from the video from my affiliate link here to support my work and use promo code PARKERNOTES for 10% off your entire order: https://fieldnotesbrand.com/products/daily-carry-leather-notebook-cover?aff=44 Grab a Saddleback Leather medium Moleskine/Leuchtturm1917 cover from my affiliate link here to support my channel: https://saddlebackleather.com/leather-moleskine-cover-medium/?ktk=d0pac01BLWJmZWY1MmZiYTFi Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbTRurpFP5q4TpDD_P2JDA/join Join the Facebook group, Parker's Pensées Penseurs, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/960471494536285/ If you like this podcast, then support it on Patreon for $3, $5 or more a month. Any amount helps, and for $5 you get a Parker's Pensées sticker and instant access to all the episode as I record them instead of waiting for their release date. Check it out here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parkers_pensees If you want to give a one-time gift, you can give at my Paypal: https://paypal.me/ParkersPensees?locale.x=en_US Check out my merchandise at my Teespring store: https://teespring.com/stores/parkers-penses-merch Come talk with the Pensées community on Discord: dsc.gg/parkerspensees Sub to my Substack to read my thoughts on my episodes: https://parknotes.substack.com/ 0:00 - Jess the Face-Essayist Cosplayer 13:24 - Jess's favorite LOTR character 15:54 - Technology in LOTR and Dune 23:50 - Frank Herbert the Philosopher 26:02 - Would Tolkien and Herbert have been friends? 32:44 - Is Paul Atreides the baddie? 34:33 - Why Did Tolkien Dislike Dune? 44:36 - Dragons or Sand Worms? 56:50 - Tolkien's Eucatastrophe vs. Herbert's Recurrent Shape 1:01:42 - What about Space Wizards? 1:06:37 - Jess's script writing and video production process

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Mark 16:1–8 The Resurrection [1] When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. [2] And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. [3] And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?” [4] And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back—it was very large. [5] And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe, and they were alarmed. [6] And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. [7] But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.” [8] And they went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had seized them, and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid. (ESV)

The top three best-selling books all present visions of hope, but how they hope to achieve it is a much different story.

In this episode, Fr. Gallagher  continues the conversation on joy and "eucatastrophe."  J. R. R. Tolkien  defined  this term in his lecture “On Fairy-Stories,” as  a “good catastrophe, the sudden joyous ‘turn'…it is a sudden and miraculous grace…a fleeting glimpse of Joy” (On Fairy-Stories 153) Going further, it is a moment experienced in the Gospel, referencing the greatest moment of eucatastrophe in human history: the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (On Fairy-Stories 156). When understood through the mechanism of eucatastrophe "The Lord of the Rings" becomes a “fundamentally religious and Catholic work” (Letter 142). The post LORT11 – Echoes of Eucatastrophe: Unveiling Spiritual Truths – A “Lord of the Rings” Spiritual Retreat with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

In this episode, Fr. Gallagher  continues the conversation on joy and "eucatastrophe."  J. R. R. Tolkien  defined  this term in his lecture “On Fairy-Stories,” as  a “good catastrophe, the sudden joyous ‘turn'…it is a sudden and miraculous grace…a fleeting glimpse of Joy” (On Fairy-Stories 153) Going further, it is a moment experienced in the Gospel, referencing the greatest moment of eucatastrophe in human history: the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (On Fairy-Stories 156). When understood through the mechanism of eucatastrophe "The Lord of the Rings" becomes a “fundamentally religious and Catholic work” (Letter 142). The post LORT11 – Echoes of Eucatastrophe: Unveiling Spiritual Truths – A “Lord of the Rings” Spiritual Retreat with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

In this episode, Fr. Gallagher  discusses “eucatastrophe.”  J. R. R. Tolkien defined this term in his lecture “On Fairy-Stories,” as a “good catastrophe, the sudden joyous ‘turn'…it is a sudden and miraculous grace…a fleeting glimpse of Joy” (On Fairy-Stories 153) Going further, it is a moment experienced in the Gospel, referencing the greatest moment of ... Read more The post LORT10 – The Experience of Eucatastrophe – A “Lord of the Rings” Spiritual Retreat with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

In this episode, Fr. Gallagher  discusses “eucatastrophe.”  J. R. R. Tolkien defined this term in his lecture “On Fairy-Stories,” as a “good catastrophe, the sudden joyous ‘turn'…it is a sudden and miraculous grace…a fleeting glimpse of Joy” (On Fairy-Stories 153) Going further, it is a moment experienced in the Gospel, referencing the greatest moment of ... Read more The post LORT10 – The Experience of Eucatastrophe – A “Lord of the Rings” Spiritual Retreat with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Have you wondered how to interpret and apply Revelation 6-14? Learn how Jesus has already won the battle against sin and death as you explore this enigmatic passage with seasoned scholar Dr. Christopher Blythe.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/new-testament-episodes-41-52/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056YouTube: https://youtu.be/vOPd6S3Xf3sInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BYPlease rate and review the podcast!00:00 Part 1–Dr. Christopher Blythe00:28 Review of last week's episode03:29 Angels and Seerstones04:46 Overview of Revelation 6-1407:48 The Lamb and the Throne Room09:41 The Four Horsemen16:01 The Roman Empire and John's audience17:25 Martyrs 21:53 Seventh Seal25:02 A bittersweet book28:01 144,000 as a symbol30:45 Using the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) as a key 36:04 Blood washing robes white39:08 John shares a personal story about the Provo Temple 40:37 President Nelson on temple attendance46:07 Great and Terrible49:15 Abinadi and two prophets54:07 Eucatastrophe and Handel's Messiah59:16 His kingdom to come1:00:32 End of Part I–Dr. Christopher BlytheThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignAnnabelle Sorensen: Creative Project ManagerWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“I wrote this story for you, but when I began it I had not realized that girls grow quicker than books. As a result you are already too old for fairy tales, and by the time it is printed and bound you will be older still. But some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.”~C.S. Lewis (1898-1963), Author & Theologian “It is the mark of a good fairy-story, of the higher or more complete kind, that however wild its events, however fantastic or terrible the adventures, it can give to child or man that hears it, when the ‘turn' comes, a catch of the breath, a beat and lifting of the heart, near to (or indeed accompanied by) tears, as keen as that given by any form of literary art, and having a peculiar quality.”~J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973), Author “But wait, I haven't even told you the best part yet.You see - as if there wasn't enough here already to impress you -The best part about this story is this story is true.The only fairytale that's not a fairytale.”~“The Damsel and the Villain” by Jimmy Needham “What does Christmas feel like for me? It feels like I'm in a courtroom where my life hangs in the balance. The prosecuting attorney is the unassailable law of God, and the defense attorney does not exist. There is no defense. It is manifest to everyone in the courtroom that all evidence is against me, and the judge, the son of the king of the realm, brings down the gavel: ‘Guilty.' I'm sentenced to execution and everlasting ruin. And as they leave the courtroom with me in bonds, the son-judge follows me out, pulls me aside, and says, ‘I'm going to take your condemnation… I love you.'”~John Piper (1946-Present), Pastor & Author “Long lay the world in sin and error pining,‘Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.”~“O Holy Night” by Adolphe AdamSERMON PASSAGEMicah 1:1-7; 7:18-20 (ESV)Micah 1 1 The word of the Lord that came to Micah of Moresheth in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.2 Hear, you peoples, all of you;  pay attention, O earth, and all that is in it, and let the Lord God be a witness against you,  the Lord from his holy temple.3 For behold, the Lord is coming out of his place,  and will come down and tread upon the high    places of the earth.4 And the mountains will melt under him,  and the valleys will split open, like wax before the fire,  like waters poured down a steep place.5 All this is for the transgression of Jacob  and for the sins of the house of Israel. What is the transgression of Jacob?  Is it not Samaria? And what is the high place of Judah?  Is it not Jerusalem?6 Therefore I will make Samaria  a heap in the open country,a place for planting vineyards,  and I will pour down her stones into the valley   and uncover her foundations.7 All her carved images shall be beaten to pieces,   all her wages shall be burned with fire,   and all her idols I will lay waste,  for from the fee of a prostitute  she gathered them,  and to the fee of a prostitute they shall return. Micah 718 Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity   and passing over transgression   for the remnant of his inheritance?  He does not retain his anger forever,   because he delights in steadfast love.19 He will again have compassion on us;   he will tread our iniquities underfoot.   You will cast all our sins   into the depths of the sea.20 You will show faithfulness to Jacob   and steadfast love to Abraham,   as you have sworn to our fathers   from the days of old.

Join Cinderella and Prince Topher as they go behind the scenes and between the lines to talk about the upcoming St. Luke's production of Rodgers' and Hammerstein's Cinderella (2013 Broadway Version). Listen as we dive deeper into the story that we all know and love. Watch the show before it's too late! Get your tickets here: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/77309Show times: Friday Nov. 10 ~ 7pm Saturday Nov. 11 ~ 2pm & 7pm Sunday Nov. 12 ~ 2pm Friday Nov. 17 ~ 7pm Saturday Nov. 18 ~ 2pm & 7pm Sunday Nov. 19 ~ 2pmLocation: 515 S 312th St, Federal Way, WA 98003Eucatastrophe: "The Gospels contain a fairy-story, or a story of a larger kind which embraces all the essence of fairy-stories. They contain many marvels—peculiarly artistic, beautiful, and moving: “mythical” in their perfect, self-contained significance; and among the marvels is the greatest and most complete conceivable Eucatastrophe. But this story has entered History and the primary world; the desire and aspiration of sub-creation has been raised to the fulfillment of Creation. The Birth of Christ is the Eucatastrophe of Man's history. The Resurrection is the Eucatastrophe of the story of the Incarnation. This story begins and ends in joy. It has pre-eminently the “inner consistency of reality.” There is no tale ever told that men would rather find was true, and none which so many sceptical men have accepted as true on its own merits. For the Art of it has the supremely convincing tone of Primary Art, that is, of Creation. To reject it leads either to sadness or to wrath. It is not difficult to imagine the peculiar excitement and joy that one would feel, if any specially beautiful fairy-story were found to be “primarily” true, its narrative to be history, without thereby necessarily losing the mythical or allegorical significance that it had possessed…The joy would have exactly the same quality, if not the same degree, as the joy which the “turn” in a fairy-story gives: such joy has the very taste of primary truth… It looks forward (or backward: the direction in this regard is unimportant) to the Great Eucatastrophe. The Christian joy, the Gloria, is of the same kind; but it is preeminently (infinitely, if our capacity were not finite) high and joyous. But this story is supreme; and it is true. Art has been verified. God is the Lord, of angels, and of men—and of elves. Legend and History have met and fused."Don't forget to continue the conversation at home, in the car, at work, or anywhere you can find someone to talk to! Thanks for walking with us!Support the show

Fr. Patrick preached this homily on September 27, 2023 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Wadsworth, OH. The readings are from Ezr 9:5-9, Tobit 13:2, 3-4a, 4befghn, 7-8 & Lk 9:1-6.

cw: monster fuckingLoooong deviation on the White Rat series. A big ol' dotted line between the horrors of war and Warhammer 40k. The inverse-Spider-man power question of "with great power comes great moral hazard." Charlotte Bronte??? Are all wizards nasty?Yeah, ok, this is just an Athrabeth episode. Jude talks at length about subcreation and how well DIE reflects this.Scott Paladin good, Scott Pilgrim dubious.BabPod: DIE is a production of the Okay, So network.Connect with the show at @babylonpodjectHelp us keep the lights on via our Patreon!Justen can be found at @justenwritesAna can be found at @The_Mianaai, and also made our show art.Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.Jude Vais can be found at @eremiticjude. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings.Music: The Horror Maschine 1 by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/43-the-horror-maschine-1Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThis show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii

Lexicographer, author and Dictionary Corner resident Susie Dent has been studying words to make us feel happy. She brings etymologies concerning cows, gas, guts and fat, of bellies and breathing and bonanzas. And some that came from the high seas and aren't made up! Find out more about this episode and the topics therein, and obtain the transcript, at theallusionist.org/siblings-of-chaos. Become a member of the Allusioverse at theallusionist.org/donate and as well as keeping this independent podcast going, you get regular livestreams and watchalong parties - AND to hang out with your fellow Allusionauts in our delightful Discord community. We'll be watching the new season of Great British Bake Off together, starting Tuesday 26 September 2023. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk lovingly and winningly about your product or thing, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by: • Bombas, whose mission is to make the comfiest clothes ever, and match every item sold with an equal item donated. Go to bombas.com/allusionist to get 20% off your first purchase. • Ravensburger, who make jigsaw puzzles for ages toddler to ancient and piece preferences from two to 40,000!• Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online empire. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free 2-week trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist. • HelloFresh, America's number 1 meal kit - pre-portioned farm-fresh ingredients and seasonal recipes delivered right to your door. Go to HelloFresh.com/50allusionist and use the code 50allusionist for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months.Support the show: http://patreon.com/allusionistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephanie welcomes Benjamin Windle for a conversation about making sense of pain, affliction, and suffering. Is God allowing it in your life? Why? Is He punishing you? Is He enjoying inflicting pain? Seasons of difficulties will come to all of us - and our faith is no shield against pain. Our faith can however inform our approach and understanding of pain and suffering. Harder still, when our loved ones go through seasons of pain. How can we encourage them, help them see God at work, and not serve them cliched platitude that offer no relief from the agony? How can we have a God-centered approach to suffering? Loss of a loved one, of a dream or of a meaningful relationship. Physical pain. Depression. Loneliness. Shame. Affliction. Mental illness. Job loss. Grief is your reality today, in one form or another. And if it isn't, it might be, tomorrow. Benjamin Windle offers fresh insights to those who are experiencing pain and affliction today. Stephanie recommends his new book, Good Catastrophe, to Christians who seek an understanding of pain through the lens of faith, especially if they are relatively new to the Christian faith.  MEET BENJAMIN WINDLE As a Pastor for over 20 years, Benjamin Windle has walked with many people through the dark shadows and valleys of the human experience. He has dedicated his life to helping people overcome life's challenges by growing deeper in their faith and reaching higher in life. Benjamin is a new-generation content creator for some of the most respected Christian brands in the world. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Cindi, and they have three sons. He has a Bachelor of Theology, an MBA from Deakin University, and Executive Education at Stanford University and the MIT Sloan School of Management. more at https://www.benjaminwindle.com/  get the book: https://www.goodcatastrophe.com/   We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Or, of course, you can start at the beginning with episode 1.  Season 1: the gospel of Matthew like you've never experienced it https://www.podcastics.com/episode/3280/link/ Season 2: Experience Jesus through the Psalms https://www.podcastics.com/episode/33755/link/ Season 3: the gospel of Luke, faith in action https://www.podcastics.com/episode/40838/link/ Season 4: Proverbs spiced with wisdom https://www.podcastics.com/episode/68112/link/ Season 5: Identity in the battle | Ephesians https://www.podcastics.com/episode/74762/link/ Season 6: Centering on Christ | The Tabernacle experience https://www.podcastics.com/episode/94182/link/ Season 7: Shades of Red | Against human oppression https://www.podcastics.com/episode/115017/link/ Season 8: God's glory, our delight |  https://www.podcastics.com/episode/126051/link/   We are spending one whole month having conversations with inspiring guests about parenting at different stages of life - from newborns to adult children, and every stage in between! And then, we spend another whole month discussing essentials of physical, mental, and emotional wellness with a wide range of Christ-centered experts.  Enter for a chance to win a beautiful set of Gospel Spice gifts! A large canvas tote, two framable prints, a spiral notebook and a ceramic mug - all with Stephanie's favorite quote, "There is nothing you can do for God to love you more, and there is nothing you can do for God to love you less." Go to our Insta and FB accounts to follow + discover ways to score extra entries! Instagram: @gospelspicelife and @stephanierousselle.us on https://www.instagram.com/gospelspicelife/ and https://www.instagram.com/stephanierousselle.us  Facebook: Gospel Spice at    https://www.facebook.com/gospelspice/ Winner will be announced soon.  Enter for a chance to win a beautiful set of Gospel Spice gifts! A large canvas tote, two framable prints, a spiral notebook and a ceramic mug - all with Stephanie's favorite quote, "There is nothing you can do for God to love you more, and there is nothing you can do for God to love you less." Go to our Insta and FB accounts to follow + discover ways to score extra entries! Instagram: @gospelspicelife and @stephanierousselle.us on https://www.instagram.com/gospelspicelife/ and https://www.instagram.com/stephanierousselle.us Facebook: Gospel Spice at facebook.com/gospelspice Winner will be announced soon.  Support us on PayPal!

In this final part of Tolkien's essay, we look at Consolation and Eucatastrophe and how important they are to this literary art.

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A new MP3 sermon from Catherine Lake Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Eucatastrophe of Acts Subtitle: Acts of the Apostles Speaker: Brian Mann Broadcaster: Catherine Lake Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/23/2023 Bible: Acts 16:16-40 Length: 51 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Catherine Lake Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Eucatastrophe of Acts Subtitle: Acts of the Apostles Speaker: Brian Mann Broadcaster: Catherine Lake Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/23/2023 Bible: Acts 16:16-40 Length: 51 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Catherine Lake Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Eucatastrophe of Acts Subtitle: Acts of the Apostles Speaker: Brian Mann Broadcaster: Catherine Lake Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/23/2023 Bible: Acts 16:16-40 Length: 51 min.

Fairy tales fascinate us and give us a sense of warmth and home-coming that comes from the mythical realm of the imagination, a necessary complement to our everyday life. We are fundamentally story-telling creatures, and there is much we can learn by reflecting on the fairy tales heard in childhood. They seem almost magical because they connect us with emotions deeply buried within that cannot find expression in outer life, because as we grow up, the world of imagination is shunned by our peers, considered as unproductive and good for nothing. Fairy tales can provide us with a sense that we are not alone in our life struggles. Humans have faced these struggles in one form or another since the beginning of time, and fairy tales represent this fundamental concern of the human condition. Psychologically, fairy tales reflect our inner landscape, and the characters can represent aspects of our own personalities. Jungian analyst Marie-Louise von Franz writes: "Fairy tales are the purest and simplest expression of collective unconscious psychic processes. Therefore, their value for the scientific investigation of the unconscious exceeds that of all other material. They represent archetypes in their simplest, barest, and most concise form." ☕ ⁠⁠⁠Donate a coffee⁠⁠⁠ ⭐ ⁠⁠⁠Support on Patreon⁠⁠ ━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⌛ Timestamps (0:00) Introduction (3:43) What are Fairy Tales? (8:15) The Origin of Fairy Tales (11:39) Faërie, Fairies and Eucatastrophe (13:00) Fairy Tales and Collective Unconscious (18:19) The Interpretation of Fairy Tales (21:31) Rituals and Archetypal Stories (22:15) The Most Ancient Form of Tale (23:16) Individuation in Fairy Tales (25:14) The Three Feathers (28:42) Interpretation: The Three Feathers (30:39) Rumpelstiltskin (34:05) The Frog King or Iron Henry (37:15) Beauty and The Beast (40:15) Hansel and Gretel (43:06) Sleeping Beauty or Briar Rose (46:42) Conclusion

This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th Century English author, linguist, and literary critic J.R.R. Tolkien's essay On Fairy Stories It focuses specifically on his discussion, at the very end of the work, of what he terms "eucatastrophe" (as opposed to duscatastrophe) as a function of fairy stories, the "happy ending" that occurs through pain, suffering, loss, but not a final defeat. There is a joy both for sub-creators and for readers or listeners of the stories, and it is connected to the good news or evangelium that comes through the stories. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 2000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler Get a copy of Poems and Stories, which contains this essay, here - https://amzn.to/3XF6nKb

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When we talk about evangelization, what images come to mind? Going door to door, or hosting an event? Talking to a stranger at a coffee shop, or standing behind a table and handing out coffee to passers-by? There's a fundamental difference between the kind of evangelization that says, "We're here, if anybody's interested!" and the kind that says, "You're here! I'm interested!"Anyway, we talk about those two paradigms, how they showed up on the college campus, how they're baked into the differences between Youtube and TikTok, and how they impact our vision of evangelization in the everyday world. 

Welcome back, Jon! In today's episode we continue our covnersation about happily ever after. Jon adds his thoughts to the conversation. We also explore the idea of eucatastrophe, as well as good endings versus happy endings. We wrap up with a conversation about heroic traits in Tolkien's writings. 

The great turning around.Time:MorningMinister:Pastor Taylor KernTexts:Isaiah 66:7–24Series:Isaiah

Long has Israel been without hope. Then the Angels burst upon the Shepherds and the sad story turns into the most incredible story of human history.

The best stories, Tolkien wrote, acknowledge the seriousness of evil, but give us “a fleeting glimpse of joy… beyond the walls of the world.” 

Meet writer, gardener, and essayist for "Only the Lover Sings", Amy Baik Lee :) Amy chose the song "I See a Light" from the album and wrote a rich essay called "The Sound of Eucatastrophe". In it, Amy leads us in story as she goes looking for the ways Jesus, in the midst of our darkness, meets us with a sudden, unexpected turn towards joy from "beyond the walls of the world." The post S4:E17 – Only the Lover Sings: Amy Baik Lee, “The Sound of Eucatastrophe” appeared first on Matthew Clark.

It's taken a lot of work to get here, but it is finally time to discuss in full the Chief Hero of Lord of the Rings, and possibly the greatest Eucatastrophe moment of the trilogy. Please enjoy, thank you for listening! Happy Easter! He is Risen!

“Good Friday” is a strange name for the day Jesus died—it was so much more than words could ever tell. So God showed us…

This week Wax and Lore'l are back giving their raw and unfiltered advice and comments for their listeners. During the show they listen to a voicemail from a listener trying to determine if she should leave her job or not, and afterawards Lore'l read an email while the beast listened in ( because you know he can't read) about a listener who went to Hedo with her husband and lets just say she should have went with her girlfriends if she wanted to have the fun that she had on that trip! Next, they get into the roundtable talk starring Lore'l where they spoke about Latto's comments on men in the industry and give their flowers to Nicki and Coi Leray for collaborating on their new single "Blick Blick". Lastly, they get into Wax's ABC's and wait until you hear Wax's definition for "Eucatastrophe".

"On Fairy-stories" | "Eucatastrophe"

Deut 26:5-11

Bonus episode ! New Year's resolutions, getting outside and exploring Tolkien's concept of Eucatastrophe, ‘the sudden joyous turn, the mark of all fairy tales.' We discuss Eucatastrophe in the context of other literary devices including perapatea, anagnorisis, and deux ex machina. Eucatastrophe is unique in the belief - the insistence - on a fundamentally just, ‘true,' universe. We also explore Shakespeare's beautiful play, “The Winter's Tale,” and how the last scene (Queen Hermione coming back to life) epitomizes a ‘Eucatastrophic' moment.   www.bornofwonder.com @bornofwonder on instagram    https://www.bornofwonder.com/home/eucatastrophe-tolkiens-joyous-turn   Audio from "On Fairy Stories" Podcast (2020)   1000 Hours Outside Movement https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/