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Konrad Mędrzecki i Ryszard Derdziński szczegółowo omawiają książkę „Wiara Tolkiena” autorstwa Holly Ordway. Wertują strony i przypatrują się jego drodze duchowej – przejściu na katolicyzm, kryzysie wiary i wpływie religii na życie codzienne. Rozmawiają również o perypetiach miłosnych, ulubionych lekturach i słabości do... jedzenia! Zastanawiają się, czy Wiara Tokiena mogłaby stanowić dowód w procesie beatyfikacyjnym brytyjskiego autora. 

In this episode of the Christ in Classics podcast, host Colton Moore engages with Dr. Holly Ordway, a prominent scholar on Tolkien, to explore the themes of heroism in 'The Hobbit'. They discuss Dr. Ordway's personal journey with Tolkien's works, the role of literary criticism, and how hobbit-ness shapes heroism. The conversation also delves into Gollum's impact on Bilbo's character and the moral implications of mercy in heroism. In this conversation, Colton Moore and Holly Ordway explore the rich themes of J.R.R. Tolkien's works, particularly focusing on 'The Hobbit' and its characters. They delve into the contrasting natures of Gollum and Bilbo, discussing moral choices, the consequences of actions, and the importance of friendship and humility. The discussion also touches on the character development of Thorin and Gandalf, as well as the broader literary tradition of underdog heroes. Ultimately, they highlight the profound impact of Tolkien's storytelling on readers and the moral lessons embedded within his narratives.***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes

Send us a textWe are joined by Dr. Holly Ordway, the world's prominent scholar on J.R.R. Tolkien to talk about the philosophy, theology and life of the 20th century's greatest novelist J.R.R. Tolkien. Dr. Ordway is the Cardinal Francis George Professor of Faith and Culture at the the Word on Fire Institute and Visiting Professor of Apologetics at Houston Christian University.Faith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!Breaking down faith, culture & big questions - a mix of humor with real spiritual growth. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Dr Bartłomiej Dżwigała i Krzysztof Jabłonka w gorącej dyskusji na temat Krucjat Dziecięcych. Aleksandra Pitra-Kox w przystępny sposób opowiada o teorii bioplazmy księdza Sedlaka.  Juliusz Woźny o niezwykłej historii skarbu odnalezionego w Środzie Śląskiej. Ryszard Derdziński w pierwszej opowieści o książce „WierzeTolkiena”, duchowej biografii autora Silmarillionu, którą napisała Holly Ordway. 

J.R.R. Tolkien is known for his literary fantasies and the multitude of media they inspire. What isn't as well known, is his Catholic faith that inspired his works, including some of the creatures that populate Middle Earth. In this episode, Seth talks to Dr. Holly Ordway, Christian thinker and Tolkien scholar about the "things" that inhabit Middle Earth and what they reveal about faith and storytelling. Show Notes Website | Holly Ordway - https://hollyordway.com 

Piotr Witt i Jacek Kowalski o Katedrze Notre Dame w dniu otwarcia po pięcioletniej odbudowie. Juliusz Woźny o Bolesławie Chrobrym ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem pomnika konnego wzniesionego w 2007 roku. Ryszard Derdziński o rewelacyjnej, duchowej  biografii Tolkiena pióra Holly Ordway. 

If the 'Sea Of Faith' is coming in again, how can the church lean in to the 'Surprising Rebirth' phenomenon? In this Season 1 finale, Justin presents three ways to welcome the tide, drawing on lessons from the Jesus Revolution and the imaginative work of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien. Justin speaks to secular and Christian thinkers such as Tom Holland, Douglas Murray and Carol Tomlin about 'Keeping Christianity Weird'. Elizabeth Oldfield, Jo Frost and Glen Scrivener on a church community that counters cancel culture. And Nick Cave, Michael Ward and Holly Ordway explain why imagination, storytelling, mystery and music can help today's seekers find their way to Christ. Hoping for a Season 2? Your support makes it possible! Give now at https://justinbrierley.com/support-me/ More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Support via Tax-deductible (USA): https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ Buy the book or get a signed copy: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ Ep 30 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/episode-30-surprised-by-god-3-ways-to-welcome-the-returning-tide-of-faith The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God is a production of Think Faith in partnership with Genexis, and support from The Jerusalem Trust & the Christian Evidence Society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Originally Recorded August 9th, 2024 About Professor Holly Ordway: https://hollyordway.com/ Check out Professor Ordway's edited collection of poems by Gerard Manley Hopkins, titled As Kingfishers Catch Fire: Selected and Annotated Poems of Gerard Manley Hopkins: https://www.amazon.com/As-Kingfishers-Catch-Fire-Annotated/dp/1685780237 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

John J. Miller is joined by Holly Ordway of the Word on Fire Institute to discuss J. R. R. Tolkien's 'Leaf by Niggle.'

On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce is interviewing special guest and author, Dr. Holly Ordway, to discuss her recent book: “Tolkien's Faith: A Spiritual Biography”. Dr. Ordway offers a detailed exploration of the spiritual and religious dimensions of J.R.R. Tolkien's life and how these aspects influenced his writings. The book is part biography and part analysis, focusing on Tolkien's Catholic faith, its development over his lifetime, and its profound impact on his work, particularly The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. Here is a link to Dr. Ordway's website: https://hollyordway.com Here is a link to Dr. Ordway's book Tolkien's Faith: A Spiritual Biography https://a.co/d/fZ3Vq5M Here's a link if you'd like to become a contributor to FACTS https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7

Send us a Text Message.In today's episode we divert from our normal verse by verse Bible studies, to respond to comments submitted on some of our recent sessions. What if the physical burdens of pregnancy could explain Hagar's animosity towards Sarah? Join us as we unpack a listener's thought-provoking insights on Genesis 16, exploring the nuanced emotions of Hagar and Sarah. We also delve into the transformative journeys of C.S. Lewis and Dr. Holly Ordway, esteemed literary scholars who found faith through their academic pursuits, as we dissect the boundaries between myths, legends, and historical narratives.Think the Bible's oral traditions are as unreliable as the "telephone game"? Think again. We'll dispel this common myth by revealing how much of the Bible was documented by eyewitnesses and backed by archaeological finds like the Dead Sea Scrolls. Learn about the rigorous and communal Jewish oral traditions that ensured the accuracy of these ancient texts, standing in stark contrast to the often-misunderstood nature of oral storytelling.Curious about the difference between parables and historical accounts in the Bible? We'll clarify by focusing on the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, and explain why detailed genealogical and geographical descriptions in Genesis signal historical narrative, not fiction. Plus, we'll provide tips on how you can send us your burning questions and comments, and introduce new ways to connect with us directly. Tune in, as your engagement drives these enlightening discussions.Support the Show.

Holly Ordway celebrates the 70th anniversary of the publication of Lord of the Rings and Marcus responds to Pete Buttigieg's claim that abortion makes men “more free.”

Holly Ordway celebrates the 70th anniversary of the publication of Lord of the Rings and Marcus responds to Pete Buttigieg's claim that abortion makes men “more free.”

Holly Ordway joins Dr Gavin Ashenden for the 82nd episode of Merely Catholic to discuss the Catholicism of JRR Tolkien, the author of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. She is the Cardinal Francis George Professor of Faith and Culture at the Word on Fire Institute and Visiting Professor of Apologetics at Houston Christian University. Her book Tolkien's Modern Reading: Middle-earth Beyond the Middle Ages (Word on Fire Academic, 2021) received the 2022 Mythopoeic Society Scholarship Award in Inklings Studies. Her newest book is Tolkien's Faith: A Spiritual Biography, which was released in time for the 50th anniversary of Tolkien's death on September 2nd, 202 and can be purchased from on Amazon US and Blackwell's Books and Amazon UK.

Greg answers questions about whether steak will be on the menu in Heaven, a Christian high school requiring students to use the Enneagram in a class, and questions to ask a New Ager who is big on “spirituality” but doesn't like the cross or the forgiveness of sins.   Topics: Will steak be on the menu in Heaven? (02:00) How would you approach staff at a Christian high school where students are required to take a “life calling” class that uses the Enneagram? (29:00) What questions should I ask a New Ager who is big on “spirituality” but doesn't like the cross and the concept of the forgiveness of sins? (40:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Become a Strategic Partner Melissa Dougherty Not God's Type by Holly Ordway

With a new Lord of the Rings series coming this summer, we discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's great Catholic faith with Holly Ordway of Word on Fire.

With a new Lord of the Rings series coming this summer, we discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's great Catholic faith with Holly Ordway of Word on Fire.

With a new Lord of the Rings series coming this summer, we discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's great Catholic faith with Holly Ordway of Word on Fire. We also discuss the beauty of the divine as witnessed through the seasons with Emily Malloy out with a recent book by Theology of Home called Arranging the Seasons. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Corpus Christi as he continues along the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET radio!

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Holly Ordway is a scholar of English literature who is a professor at the Word on Fire Institute in the USA and Houston Christian University. Holly has written about literary and imaginative apologetics, edited and annotated a volume of Gerard Manley Hopkins' poetry, and has also gone on to publish major books on the works of one of her literary heroes JRR Tolkien. These are the award-wining 'Tolkien's Modern Reading: Middle-earth Beyond the Middle Ages' and the recently published book ‘Tolkien's Faith: A Spiritual biography'. Today we'll be exploring Holly's own journey and why Tolkien's world of hobbits, elves, wizards and warriors continues to enchant so many in our world.Holly Ordway: https://hollyordway.com/ For Re-Enchanting: https://www.seenandunseen.com/podcast There's more to life than the world we can see. Re-Enchanting is a podcast from Seen & Unseen recorded at Lambeth Palace Library, the home of the Centre for Cultural Witness. Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall engage faith and spirituality with leading figures in science, history, politics, art and education. Can our culture be re-enchanted by the vision of Christianity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me this week to talk about her new spiritual biography of J.R.R. Tolkien is Holly Ordway. She is the Cardinal Francis George Professor of Faith and Culture at the the Word on Fire Institute and Visiting Professor of Apologetics at Houston Christian University. Her other two books on Apologetics and Tolkien can be found here and here (respectively). For more, check out her website and Twitter account (@HollyOrdway).   Listen to my earlier conversation with Holly here on her book, Tolkien's Modern Reading. The Namárië Forum ("go towards goodness") is an opportunity for us to step back from the mandates (and madness) of law and practice, and into a space for contemplation and imagination regarding the outworking of God in our day and age. In the words of Makoto Fujimura, "[c]ultivating our imagination is essential to fully realizing our potential as God's creatures." For a brief background to this Forum, check out my article  here.

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Send us a Text Message.Could the New Testament withstand the scrutiny of two literary scholars with atheistic backgrounds? We invite you to an intriguing exploration as Dr. C.S. Lewis and Dr. Holly Ordway share their academic voyages from skepticism to faith, offering a profound analysis of the New Testament as a historical document. Their testimonies ignite our discussion, challenging the notion that the scriptures are mere works of fiction, and instead, underscoring the distinct narrative style that sets them apart from myth or legend.Support the Show.

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Holly Ordway to discuss the growing indifference to religion and how stories and literature can be used to share the Gospel. Dr. Ordway is the visiting Professor of Apologetics at Houston Christian University, the Professor of Faith and Culture at the Word On Fire Institute, and the author of the book Tolkien's Faith: A Spiritual Biography.

Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien's Faith explores what Lewis and Tolkien thought of each other when they first met. How did their friendship blossom? Why was their conversation in Addison's Walk so significant to Lewis' journey back to Christianity? What influence did the two men have on each other? For Holly: https://hollyordway.com/ + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545 + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our new website + For online learning https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training + For our Premier Unbelievable? Live events + Support the podcast from the USA + Support the podcast from UK and rest of the world

C.S. Lewis said, “Reason is the natural organ of understanding, but imagination is the organ of meaning.” "Working off Holly Ordway's book "Apologetics and the Christian Imagination," the guys discuss what imagination is, how it connects to meaning, and how it is foundational to reason. They also discuss the role of imagination in Lewis’s conversion, the “good dreams” of paganism, and how these things can help lead people to Christ. Support the Pugcast in Oxford on Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-pugcast-goes-to-oxford/x/6893861#/ Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/trc-media/

C.S. Lewis said, “Reason is the natural organ of understanding, but imagination is the organ of meaning.” "Working off Holly Ordway's book "Apologetics and the Christian Imagination," the guys discuss what imagination is, how it connects to meaning, and how it is foundational to reason. They also discuss the role of imagination in Lewis's conversion, the “good dreams” of paganism, and how these things can help lead people to Christ. Support the Pugcast in Oxford on Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-pugcast-goes-to-oxford/x/6893861#/ Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/trc-media/

Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien's Faith explores what JRR Tolkien meant when he described The Lord of the Rings as a "fundamentally religious and Catholic work". Do we see any elements of his faith in the book? Is it possible to discern a theology? Are there any characters Tolkien identified with? plus, how does Leaf by Niggle relate to Tolkien's magnum opus? For Holly: https://hollyordway.com/ + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545 + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our new website + For online learning https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training + For our Premier Unbelievable? Live events + Support the podcast from the USA + Support the podcast from UK and rest of the world

C.S. Lewis said, “Reason is the natural organ of understanding, but imagination is the organ of meaning.” "Working off Holly Ordway's book "Apologetics and the Christian Imagination," the guys discuss what imagination is, how it connects to meaning, and how it is foundational to reason. They also discuss the role of imagination in Lewis’s conversion, the “good dreams” of paganism, and how these things can help lead people to Christ. Support the Pugcast in Oxford on Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-pugcast-goes-to-oxford/x/6893861#/ Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/trc-media/

C.S. Lewis said, “Reason is the natural organ of understanding, but imagination is the organ of meaning.” "Working off Holly Ordway's book "Apologetics and the Christian Imagination," the guys discuss what imagination is, how it connects to meaning, and how it is foundational to reason. They also discuss the role of imagination in Lewis’s conversion, the “good dreams” of paganism, and how these things can help lead people to Christ. Support the Pugcast in Oxford on Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-pugcast-goes-to-oxford/x/6893861#/ Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/trc-media/

Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien's Faith, shares some of the traumatic events in JRR Tolkien's life, such as the death of his parents during his childhood, his forbidden romantic love and his experience of the Great War. What would it have been like to convert to Catholicism? How did his guardian Fr Francis impact Tolkien's faith? For Holly: https://hollyordway.com/ + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545 + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our new website + For online learning https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training + For our Premier Unbelievable? Live events + Support the podcast from the USA + Support the podcast from UK and rest of the world

We continue our conversation with Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien's Faith. How would Tolkien have celebrated Holy Week? How did he view death? What did Easter and the resurrection mean to him? For Holly: https://hollyordway.com/ + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545 + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our new website + For online learning https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training + For our Premier Unbelievable? Live events + Support the podcast from the USA + Support the podcast from UK and rest of the world

Ahead of Tolkien Reading Day on 25th March, Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien's Faith, shares her thoughts about Tolkien's Catholic faith. She explores the relevance of his work, looking at whether it will stand the test of time. For Holly: www.hollyordway.com + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545 + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our new website + For online learning https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training + For our Premier Unbelievable? Live events + Support the podcast from the USA + Support the podcast from UK and rest of the world

It is another year and that must mean another appearance by my guest Holly Ordway. Holly and I discuss her most recent book, Tolkien's Faith: A Spiritual Biography from Word on Fire. Holly and I discuss the impact of St. John Henry Newman's Oratory on J.R.R. Tolkien, his struggles with faith after the war, and just how consciously did Tolkien seek to share his faith through his literature.   Cultural Debris on YouTube Cultural Debris Excursions - Travel With Us! Cultural Debris Patreon - Support the podcast! Cultural Debris Twitter | Instagram   Holly Ordway Website | Twitter Tolkien's Faith: A Spiritual Biography  

To Hello, my friends! I'm so happy to share this recording of our live Q&A that was hosted in our discord yesterday. Dr. Holly Ordway was gracious enough to join us to chat all about her latest book, Tolkien's Faith: A Spiritual Biography. As a brief aside, I'm sorry my voice sounds a bit rough in this interview - I'm recovering from a pretty nasty illness, but I couldn't miss this Q&A. I hope you enjoy it! To join our discord, you can sign up with your email address at teawithtolkien.com/discord.Dr. Ordway's Website: https://hollyordway.com/Order Tolkien's Faith on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qtie3mDr. Ordway Interview with Michael Ward: https://www.wordonfire.org/videos/tolkiens-faith-dr-michael-ward-interviews-holly-ordway/ Tea with Tolkien Website: www.teawithtolkien.com Tea with Tolkien Discord: www.teawithtolkien.com/discord

The Spiritual life of J.R.R. Tolkien with Holly Ordway and How Did Reformists and Traditionalists drive Catholic history with John McGreevy.

JRR Tolkien is one of Britain's most beloved authors, famous for creating the fantasy world ‘Middle Earth' through his novels ‘The Hobbit' and the ‘Lord of the Rings' trilogy. What started out as a bedtime story for his young children, now captivates millions of fans across the world, who long to join his memorable characters on their epic adventures. But how did Tolkien rise from a humble Birmingham childhood to become one of the most respected literary figures of all time? What inspired him to create a detailed imaginary world? And why did it take so long for his greatest works to see the light of day? From Noiser, this is a Short History Of JRR Tolkien. Written by Luke Lonergan. With thanks to Dr Holly Ordway, a Tolkien scholar and award-winning author of the book, ‘Tolkien's Modern Reading: Middle-earth Beyond the Middle Ages'.  For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grettelyn and Joe speak to Holly Ordway, author of a brand new spiritual biography of the beloved author, J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Word on Fire. To buy Holly's books, visit https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/pages/holly-ordway.

Jared, Oriana and Ned discuss Oriana's choice of topic: the Noldor. Also termed the Deep-elves and, in early versions of the legendarium, the Gnomes – thankfully changed given unavoidable associations – they were one of the three ethnicities of the Eldar in general, the first Children of Iluvatar. As compared to the serene Vanyar and the many generally lower-key societies of the Teleri, the Noldor were the ones most driven by the desire to create and to learn about the world in general, though these tendencies, exacerbated by Melkor in his Valinorean captivity and the internal family strife of their royal house, resulted in all the many deeds of fame in Middle-earth on the one hand but also their near total destruction and eventual fading away on the other. By the time of The Lord of the Rings, only small societies and remnants were left, casting an influence on the course of events but not directing them. What can we learn from the stories of the women of the Noldor in particular, not just Galadriel but other figures such as Fëanor's mother Míriel and his wife Nerdanel or the Nargothrond princess Finduilas? What throughlines did Tolkien suggest in terms of how the Noldor both seemed the most human of the Elves as well as being driven by the same ambiguous creative impulses that haunted any number of beings in the legendarium? How does the decision to keep them from the center of the many arcs of The Lord of the Rings help shape the book into being the story that it is? And just how much of an obsessive creative type do you have to be to not only devise the writing system for your culture but to insist on sticking to a particular pronunciation because you're still mad about how things ended up with your family?Show Notes.Jared's doodle. Plus a bonus Galadriel-as-Carmen Miranda sketch. (The episode provides context. Sorta.)Negotiations, negotiations. The SAG-AFTRA strike has a lot of it.The new edition of the letters will be out in mid-November.Holly Ordway's book Tolkien's Faith.The Bandcamp Daily story on Jim Kirkwood and his early Tolkien-inspired work.Some details on Starve Acre, the new Morfydd Clark/Mat Smith folk horror film.I mean if you WANT the Tolkien Gateway definition of the Noldor…Recommending the Andy Serkis reading of The Silmarillion once more!Our episode on Galadriel.Turgon via Tolkien Gateway; relatedly, our episode on The Fall of Gondolin.Gildor Inglorion, a truly fascinating character, as is Voronwë.Míriel and Nerdanel – and they have stories that were not fully told…Glorfindel seems like he's about to be a major character in The Lord of the Rings…and then he's not!We discussed the Kinslaying as part of our episode on evil.Ah yes, The Shibboleth of Fëanor. Boy this is nuts. And great at the same time. Then there's the Oath of Fëanor. Maybe review the language first before you sign a contract.Our episodes on “Leaf by Niggle” (as part of Tree and Leaf) and Smith of Wootton Major.Finduilas – again, would be good to learn more about her! See also our episode on The Children of Húrin.And yes The Wheel of Time is really good. Really!Support By-The-Bywater and our network, Megaphonic, on Patreon, and hang out with us in a friendly Discord!

Holly Ordway is one of the world's leading J. R. R. Tolkien scholars and a friend of Cuyahoga Community College. Dr. Ordway is the author of the 2023 book Tolkien's Faith: A Spiritual Biography, and on this episode of More Human she joins Dean Jordan for a conversation about some of the ways in which Tolkien's faith informs the world of The Lord of the Rings, why Tolkien is worthy of our attention, and more.

Peter Range gives us a last look at tomorrow's Issue 1 abortion amendment in Ohio, and Joseph Braude shares stories of the people suffering under Hamas' rule in Gaza. Why do so many biographers overlook Tolkien's deeply committed Catholicism? We explore his faith with Holly Ordway.

Holly Ordway continues to break new ground in Tolkien scholarship with her latest book, Tolkien's Faith: A Spiritual Biography. This work sheds important light on the experience of Catholics like Tolkien and his mother in the hostile Anglican establishment of their time, on the crucial influence of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri on the young Tolkien, and more. Holly returns to the podcast to discuss these and other topics, such as: Should Tolkien be canonized? His practice of his faith in the first world war His struggles with his faith and in his marriage The secret initial in Tolkien's name Was Tolkien a trad? Tolkien's Faith: A Spiritual Biography https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/tolkiens-faith SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletter DONATE to make this show possible! http://catholicculture.org/donate/audio

It is a dangerous business going out of your front door, according to Bilbo - but so is studying Tolkien! On today’s episode, Julia Golding reports on current scholarship on Tolkien, thanks to the Tolkien's Words and Worlds conference at Corpus Christi College on the 2nd and 3rd of September of this year. What is the big mystery behind Tolkien's name? What is so special about the Fields of Cormallen? And who did C.S. Lewis dislike so much he spent a decade writing rude poems about him? Take a listen to fine out! For more information on Tolkien’s life and his literature, check out the works of authors John Garth, Holly Ordway and Michael Ward.

Following the 50th anniversary of the death of J.R.R. Tolkien, Dr. Holly Ordway comes onto the show to talk about her latest book, a spiritual biography of the famous Inkling, called "Tolkien's Faith".

J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, is one of the best-selling books ever, selling over 150 million copies. In a 1999 poll of Amazon.com customers, The Lord of the Rings was judged to be their favorite “book of the millennium”. However, few people know that Tolkien was an ardent Catholic. Holly Ordway has written a fascinating new volume titled Tolkien's Faith: A Spiritual Biography, which shows how his faith and his fiction were related, though in subtle and complex ways. This long-overdue spiritual biography gives new insight into his works by shedding fresh light on their author's deepest-held convictions. Brandon Vogt recently sat down with Holly to discuss her new book and the depth of Tolkien's Catholic life. Links Tolkien's Faith: A Spiritual Biography by J.R.R. Tolkien NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!

Holly Ordway joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss “As Kingfishers Catch Fire” her newly edited collection of Gerard Manley Hopkins’s poems.

On this episode, Holly Ordway joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss “As Kingfishers Catch Fire” her newly edited collection of Gerard Manley Hopkins's poems.

Classic replay from the archives. Former atheist Holly Ordway came to Christian faith via poetry and literature. She tells her story and explains her passion for literary apologetics.   Laura Miller is an online literary critic and an agnostic. She loved the Narnia stories as a child but felt betrayed by CS Lewis after discovering their Christian symbolism as an adult.   Holly and Laura discuss the rights and wrongs of using literature for a Christian message. Do great art, poetry and literature point to a transcendent reality?   • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate