Podcast appearances and mentions of Stephen R Lawhead

The boys drink and review Blackbeard's Breakfast, a robust porter, then discuss a new series about Merlin. The Daily Wire has entered the fantasy arena with *The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin* — but to understand what they're trying to do, you have to go back much further than Camelot.In this episode we trace the evolution of the Arthurian legend from its earliest Welsh roots to modern reinterpretations. The story didn't start as knights and chivalry — it started with a war leader and a mad prophet in the woods. From there, it became a national myth under Geoffrey of Monmouth, a romantic tragedy in the French courts, and finally a moral and symbolic drama in writers like Alfred Lord Tennyson, C. S. Lewis, and Stephen R. Lawhead.Along the way, the core tension of the story takes shape:* Arthur represents order, law, and civilization.* Merlin represents mystery, prophecy, and the unseen world.* Lancelot and Guinevere introduce desire — the human element that breaks even the best systems.* Mordred brings the final blow: the collapse that comes from within.We explore how these layers built up over centuries — and how modern versions, including the Daily Wire's, are really attempts to answer an old question:Can a civilization hold together without something sacred at its core?We'll also talk about:* Why Arthur is almost strangely free of personal desire* Why Merlin is often the one who falls first* How the love triangle turns myth into tragedy* Why modern culture can't seem to agree on what this story means anymore* And whether *Rise of the Merlin* is trying to recover something we've lost — or just retell the story with a different agendaIf you think this is just a fantasy story about swords and magic, you're missing it.This is a story about order, mystery, desire — and why every kingdom eventually breaks.Grab a beer and join us.

2-24-26 Tonight at 9PM ET, we're talking with Ryan Kretchmer, owner of Barbarian Mead, a meadery in planning in the Philadelphia area. Like many people, Ryan has lived a quiet, normal life growing up in the suburbs of Chicago — quietly wrestling tigers in the Roman Colosseum, serving as a United States Senator, accepting a beauty pageant crown, conducting questionable laboratory experiments, and occasionally floating through low Earth orbit as an astronaut. Unfortunately, a demanding schedule of international diplomacy, space travel, and tiger hand-to-hand combat made it difficult to maintain a work-life balance, so he reluctantly retired from his many prestigious careers. The official story is “career exploration.” The real story is that the tigers unionized and HR got involved. In reality, Ryan is married to amazing and beautiful woman named Mary, who has given him more patience then he usually deserves...and a house full of dogs.  He spent many years working as a general contractor and carpenter, building and renovating homes. After a serious health scare forced him to reassess life and priorities, he stepped away from the physically demanding side of construction and transitioned into working as a quality inspector, where he now evaluates new homes for several national builders. While he no longer swings a hammer all day, the attention to detail and problem-solving mindset followed him into his next unexpected chapter. That chapter began one morning slightly hungover when he checked his email and discovered he had apparently purchased a mead-making kit the night before. Instead of canceling the order, he decided to see what would happen — and promptly fell down a very deep rabbit hole. What started as curiosity turned into an obsession. To date he has made more than 180 batches of mead. He plans to eventually operate **Barbarian Meadery**, where creativity, experimentation, and a refusal to take himself too seriously are part of the process. There are many more batches — and probably a few more questionable late-night purchases — still to come. Cheers. To listen live, you can find us on Youtube, Twitch, X (Twitter), and Facebook on the Gotmead Page. On our new platform, chat is part of the podcast! Just comment from wherever you are watching, and we'll see it!! If you'd like to call in, we can get you a link to come on! Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/meadwench YouTube: YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@Gotmead X(Twitter): https://x.com/RealGotMead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GotMead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GotMead JOIN CHAT ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/zEKNujQTtM Listen in! 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Upcoming Shows Show links and notes Let There Be Melomels by Rob Ratliff The Big Book of Mead Recipes by Rob Ratliff Let There Be Session Meads by Rob Ratliff Upcoming Events Feb 25 - Silver Hand Meadery, Williamsburg, VA - A Reading by Stephen R. Lawhead (and mead) Feb 26 - Valhalla Meadery, Bozeman, MT - Meadery Jam - bring your instrument Feb 26 - Dancing Skeleton Meadery, Sepulpa, OK - Karaoke Night Feb 28 - Grimsby Hollow Meadery, Middleville, MI - Drink Mead, Learn Things: Anatomy of a Killer: When Doctors Become Predators Feb 28 - Starrlight Mead, Pittsboro, NC - Mead and Girl Scout Cookie Paring Feg 28 - St. Ambrose Cellars, Beulah, MI - Barefoot Music party Mar 1 - Brothers Drake Meadery, Columbus, OH - Sabor Sundays - Salsa and bachata social Mar 5 - Crafted Artisan Meadery, Mogadore, OH - Paint and Sip Mar 5 - Valhalla Meadery, Bozeman, MT - Meadery Jam - bring your instrument Mar 5 - Dancing Skeleton Meadery, Sapulpa, OK - Trivia Night Mar 8 - Clear Skies Meadery, Rockville, MD - Acoustic Jam with Mike Rocke Folk Music Mar 13 - Manic Meadery, Crown Point, IN - Paint and Drink Mar 15 - Jane Austen Society of North America, Columbia, MD - March Mead Madness - Mead Making class Mar 15 - Harvest Ridge Winery, Toughkenamoon, PA - Mead and Cheese Pairing Mar 15 - Frederick CUUPS, Frederick, MD - Mead Making workshop Mar 20-21 Valkyrie's Horn Mead Competition, Minneapolis, MN Mar 21 - Monks Meadery, Atlanta, GA - Armored Combat Exhibition Mar 28 - Zymarium Meadery, Orlando, FL - Bonsai and Cheers with L&J Nursery Mar 28 - Folklore Brewing and Meadery, Dothan, AL - Dothan Songwriters Festival April 11 - Mershon's Artisan Cider, Stoughton, WI - Wisconsin Cider and Mead Festival April 11 - Wild Blossom Meadery, Chicago, IL - Wine Run 5k April 12 - Moon Dog Meadery, Durham, NC - Modern Calligraphy for Beginners April 19 - Crafted Artisan Meadery, Mogadore, OH - Make a Sand Art Terrarium You can buy mead online at https://shopmeads.com

In this episode, we look at two of the most unloved film changes from Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings: Arwen replacing Glorfindel and making Arwen the only one with power and agency in The Flight to the Ford.. Michael and Jonathan break down why these choices set off so many Tolkien fans, how they impact the agency of Aragorn and Frodo, and whether these moments actually improve the movies. Why losing Glorfindel means losing a key link to Middle-earth's ancient history The movie’s “girl boss” approach to Arwen's character—and what it does to the story Frodo's lost agency at the ford, and the difference between book and film The most “cringeworthy” line in Lord of the Rings Become a member at https://theonering.com/members or https://theonering.com/patreon to hear our thoughts on: The re-release box office numbers for The Lord of the Rings trilogy (any why were they so low) Viewer comments on our last video (were we wrong?) Michael reviews the new Rise of the Merlin show based on Stephen R. Lawhead’s Pendragon Cycle BECOME A MEMBER! Get access to the extended edition of this podcast, our private Discord chat, and live chats. You can also join for $5 a month on Patreon

Who Made Who. In this episode, Gillespie takes the wheel and steers us into tradition, liturgy, worship styles, and the various "-isms" that have sprung up within the churches over the centuries. What's the purpose of the Divine Service? What is the fundamental meaning of Christian meaning? Have we jettisoned mystery for sensible explanations that find no seat pulled out for them in God's house? Is Christian worship, polity, and piety about what we know, experience, feel, or conformity to specific doctrines? Why is the old magic not welcome amongst sensible worshippers? What's the place of hymns, prayers, preaching, and Scripture in Christian worship? Is liturgy a delivery mechanism or a tool? SHOW NOTES:  Disney's Robin Hood (1973) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood_(1973_film) Still Asking Berry's Question https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/2025/12/still-asking-berrys-question/ Stephen R. Lawhead https://www.stephenlawhead.com   More from 1517: Support 1517 Podcast Network: https://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts 1517 Podcasts: http://www.1517.org/podcasts 1517 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1517org 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/1517-podcast-network/id6442751370 1517 Events Schedule: https://www.1517.org/events 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education: https://academy.1517.org/   What's New from 1517: Coming Home for Christmas: 1517 Advent Devotional https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419916-coming-home-for-christmas  Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419312-face-to-face  Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird https://www.amazon.com/Untamed-Prayers-Devotions-Christ-Psalms/dp/1964419263  Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales https://shop.1517.org/collections/new-releases/products/9781964419039-remembering-your-baptism  Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419152-sinner-saint    More from the hosts: Donovan Riley https://www.1517.org/contributors/donavon-riley  Christopher Gillespie https://www.1517.org/contributors/christopher-gillespie   CONTACT and FOLLOW: Email mailto:BannedBooks@1517.org  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BannedBooksPod/  Twitter https://twitter.com/bannedbooks1517   SUBSCRIBE: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BannedBooks Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-1223313  Odysee https://odysee.com/@bannedbooks:5 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books/id1370993639  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2ahA20sZMpBxg9vgiRVQba  Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1370993639/banned-books    MORE LINKS: Tin Foil Haloes https://t.me/bannedpastors Warrior Priest Gym & Podcast https://thewarriorpriestpodcast.wordpress.com   St John's Lutheran Church (Webster, MN) - FB Live Bible Study Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/356667039608511  Gillespie's Sermons and Catechesis http://youtube.com/stjohnrandomlake  Donavon's Substack https://donavonlriley.substack.com Gillespie's Nostr https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqszfrg80ctjdr0wy5arrseu6h9g36kqx8fanr6a6zee0n8txa7xytc627hlq   Gillespie Coffee https://gillespie.coffee   Gillespie Media https://gillespie.media  

What's the Frequency, Kenneth? In this episode, we gather for a post-Christmas, post-New Year pastoral debrief. We talk about symbols and meaning, Christmas and holidays, signs and seasons, and how modern churches quietly cleared the path for culture to push Christ out of Christmas without much resistance. We explore the strange and largely arbitrary ways the world measures time, along with the old Adam's never-ending pyramid project. That is, his need to build meaning upward by effort, progress, and control rather than receive it as a gift. From there, we return to symbol and meaning. We ask why ancient liturgy's nostalgia or ornamentation, but the distilled shape of reality itself, why the Lord's Supper isn't a side practice, but the beating heart of the Church, of worship, and of the Christian life. And why stories' decorations for faith, but the way truth takes on flesh and finds us where we actually live. This is a conversation about time, worship, memory, and why the Church invents meaning but receives it again and again at the table. SHOW NOTES:  Disney's Robin Hood (1973) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood_(1973_film) Still Asking Berry's Question https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/2025/12/still-asking-berrys-question/ Stephen R. Lawhead https://www.stephenlawhead.com   More from 1517: Support 1517 Podcast Network: https://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts 1517 Podcasts: http://www.1517.org/podcasts 1517 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1517org 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/1517-podcast-network/id6442751370 1517 Events Schedule: https://www.1517.org/events 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education: https://academy.1517.org/   What's New from 1517: Coming Home for Christmas: 1517 Advent Devotional https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419916-coming-home-for-christmas  Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419312-face-to-face  Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird https://www.amazon.com/Untamed-Prayers-Devotions-Christ-Psalms/dp/1964419263  Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales https://shop.1517.org/collections/new-releases/products/9781964419039-remembering-your-baptism  Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419152-sinner-saint    More from the hosts: Donovan Riley https://www.1517.org/contributors/donavon-riley  Christopher Gillespie https://www.1517.org/contributors/christopher-gillespie   CONTACT and FOLLOW: Email mailto:BannedBooks@1517.org  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BannedBooksPod/  Twitter https://twitter.com/bannedbooks1517   SUBSCRIBE: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BannedBooks Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-1223313  Odysee https://odysee.com/@bannedbooks:5 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books/id1370993639  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2ahA20sZMpBxg9vgiRVQba  Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1370993639/banned-books    MORE LINKS: Tin Foil Haloes https://t.me/bannedpastors Warrior Priest Gym & Podcast https://thewarriorpriestpodcast.wordpress.com   St John's Lutheran Church (Webster, MN) - FB Live Bible Study Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/356667039608511  Gillespie's Sermons and Catechesis http://youtube.com/stjohnrandomlake  Donavon's Substack https://donavonlriley.substack.com Gillespie's Nostr https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqszfrg80ctjdr0wy5arrseu6h9g36kqx8fanr6a6zee0n8txa7xytc627hlq   Gillespie Coffee https://gillespie.coffee   Gillespie Media https://gillespie.media  

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got on the legendary author Stephen R. Lawhead to talk with us. We talked about his nerdy origin story before we moved on to discuss his writing career and finally The Pendragon Cycle Series of novels, which is now a television series on Daily Wire as well. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorDeath's Knight by Matthew T Summers & Jena Rey: https://www.amazon.com/Deaths-Knight-War-Lich-Jena/dp/1952415047Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off The Pendragon Cycle by Stephen Lawhead: https://www.amazon.com/The-Pendragon-Cycle-6-book-series/dp/B0841Y2GBR The Pendragon Cycle TV Show: https://www.dailywire.com/show/the-pendragon-cycle Follow Stephen R. Lawhead on social mediaStephen's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stephen-R.-Lawhead/author/B000AQ4NUC Stephen's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stephen-R.-Lawhead/author/B000AQ4NUC Stephen's Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/contributor/stephen-r-lawhead/_/N-2kmt Stephen's Simon & Schuster: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Stephen-Lawhead/229460694 Stephen's Website: https://www.stephenlawhead.com/ Stephen's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephenRLawhead/ Stephen's Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_R._Lawhead Pendragon Cycle Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pendragon_Cycle The Pendragon Cycle TV Show: https://www.dailywire.com/show/the-pendragon-cycle Follow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana's Twitter: https://twitter.com/janastocks Jana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janasbrownwrites/ Jana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYX Jena's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jena's Facebook: www.facebook.com/jenarey #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #StephenRLawhead #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #Stegosaurus #trex #tyrannosaurusrex #velociraptor #ThePendragonCycle #DailyWire #BuildersTea #KingArthur #Pendragon #Atlantis #Myth #Legend #LadyOfTheLake #bard #Merlin #FairFolk #Lancelot #Guinivere #Grail #Vandal #invasion #viking #Roman #boar

Dave Butler interviews Stephen R. Lawhead on the next book in his celebrated Arthurian Fantasy series, The Pendragon Cycle, with the prequel Aurelia; Baen Publisher Toni Weisskopf previews our Hot Summer Releases, and Tinker by Wen Spencer, Part 85. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/ and the Baen YouTube Channel.

Leslie Lee's journey as a wordsmith began at the tender age of six, armed with nothing but a vivid imagination and an insatiable passion for storytelling. Over the years, her pen has danced across various genres, leaving behind a literary tapestry woven with six distinct novels, each a testament to her diverse literary prowess.In the realms of historical fiction, Leslie painted vivid landscapes and characters in "Freedom's Dream" and "The Rock and the Wind," transporting readers through time with her eloquent prose. Her ability to breathe life into the past reflects her admiration for authors like Leon Uris and Thomas Hardy, whose works have left an indelible mark on her creative spirit.Venturing into modern-day romance, Leslie crafted an enchanting tale in "Demons in the Hog Shed," where love unfolds amidst the complexities of contemporary life. This venture showcased her versatility as a storyteller, drawing inspiration from the nuances of human relationships.The world of children's literature came alive in "Millennial Faith," where Leslie's storytelling prowess took on a whimsical tone, captivating young minds and fostering a love for reading. Her dedication to creating engaging narratives for children mirrors her profound appreciation for the written word's transformative power.A departure into the realm of non-fiction followed with "Let the Magic Grow," a religious exploration that reflects Leslie's contemplative side. Inspired by the teachings of C.S. Lewis, this work delves into profound spiritual reflections, showcasing her ability to tackle profound subjects with grace and insight.However, it is Leslie's latest masterpiece, "Child of Dawn," that takes centre stage in her literary journey. A fantasy romance/adventure, the pages of this novel unfold like scenes from a captivating movie on the silver screen of her mind. Drawing inspiration from the likes of JRR Tolkien and Stephen R. Lawhead, Leslie weaves a tale that transcends reality, inviting readers into a world where love and adventure intertwine seamlessly.Leslie Lee's journey through the written word is a testament to her unwavering passion for storytelling. As she continues to explore diverse genres and captivate readers with her imaginative narratives, one can only anticipate the magical worlds she has yet to conjure and the tales waiting to unfold from her pen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And David built there an altar to Yahweh and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. So Yahweh responded to the plea for the land, and the plague was averted from Israel. - 2 Samuel 24:25   This Episode's Links and Timestamps: 00:24 – 2 Samuel 24 04:50 - Thoughts on the Reading 24:24 – Commentary on 2 Samuel 24 by Matthew Henry – Blue Letter Bible 40:26 - The Pendragon Cycle – IMDb 43:40 - Stephen R. Lawhead – Goodreads 46:18 - The Pendragon Cycle Series – Goodreads 1:19:38 – David's Song of Deliverance, 2 Samuel 22 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garrett-ashley-mullet/message

** Use the code "GREAT" at https://shop.theonering.com to get $2 off anything! ** It's hard to believe, but this week we finish "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age"--the last chapter of The Silmarillion! We talk about the the truth and beauty of Middle-earth (and how we're not connected to it), how Peter Jackson portrayed the battle between Gil-Galad, Elendil, and Sauron poorly, and Saruman's mysterious visit to the east--after which he took up residence in Orthanc and started his evil turn. Then, join us in our extended episode (https://theonering.com/members) where we discuss if Isildur just took the glory over Elendil and Gil-Galad when they defeated Sauron, why Tolkien mentioned Frodo's destruction of the differently in The Silmarillion, and whether Sauron should've bribed the Dwarves with gold (since the Rings of Power didn't sway them a bit). To get the extended episode, become a member at https://theonering.com/members ($4/mo and free for the 1st month)!

Many of us endured Amazon's Rings of Power show last year... and now we've finally reached that part of The Silmarillion. Of course, here we actually talk about the Rings more than they were featured in the show for those, erm, amazing 5 minutes. This week we take Michael to task for defending Amazon's show, why the rings were so seductive to each race, and why do the green elves also long for Valinor? Then, join us in our extended episode where we discuss how the idea of Galadriel and Halbrand in a relationship (or "Haladriel" as we've heard) is absolutely absurd, and look deeper at the the lure of Rings for dwarves, elves, and men.  To get the extended episode, become a member at https://theonering.com/members ($4/mo and free for the 1st month)!

Many of us endured Amazon's Rings of Power show last year... and now we've finally reached that part of The Silmarillion. Of course, here we actually talk about the Rings more than they were featured in the show for those, erm, amazing 5 minutes. This week we take Michael to task for defending Amazon's show, why the rings were so seductive to each race, and why do the green elves also long for Valinor? Then, join us in our extended episode where we discuss how the idea of Galadriel and Halbrand in a relationship (or "Haladriel" as we've heard) is absolutely absurd, and look deeper at the the lure of Rings for dwarves, elves, and men.  To get the extended episode, become a member at https://www.theonering.com/members ($4/mo and free for the 1st month)!

Join us as we look back on one year of Exploring Tolkien! This week we talk why we love Tolkien so much, the path that brought us to be a part of this show, all the stats for the show... and most importantly, we ask each other our EXTREMELY personal TORC Inquisition questions :) ! And join us in our extended episode where we discuss what our families think of us doing this show, if we've had any big debates, and we think we each resemble in Tolkien's legendarium! To get the extended episode, become a member at https://www.theonering.com/members ($4/mo and free for the 1st month)! Thanks for listening to this weeks rather different episode... next week it's on to "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age"! ???? Join our Book Club! ???? Become a member and join our bi-weekly Book Club where we're reading through "Taliesin" by Stephen R. Lawhead! BECOME A MEMBER! Get access to the extended edition of this podcast, our private Discord chat, and  live chats. Click here! Episode Links Game Livestream #1 Game Livestream #2 ???? Subscribe to our Podcast Get the Extended Podcast Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Google ???? If You Like Tolkien The Silmarillion The Fall of Númenor The Fall of Gondolin The Children of Hurin The Atlas of Middle-earth The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien

Join us as we look back on one year of Exploring Tolkien! This week we talk why we love Tolkien so much, the path that brought us to be a part of this show, all the stats for the show... and most importantly, we ask each other our EXTREMELY personal TORC Inquisition questions :) ! And join us in our extended episode where we discuss what our families think of us doing this show, if we've had any big debates, and we think we each resemble in Tolkien's legendarium! To get the extended episode, become a member at https://theonering.com/members ($4/mo and free for the 1st month)! Thanks for listening to this weeks rather different episode... next week it's on to "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age"!

Michael, Dan, and Jonathan finish the first age of Middle-earth! We see the final destruction that Fēanor's Silmarils wrought, how Ēarendil's desperate hope drove him to Valinor, and determine that--no--Elrond and Elros are not ACTUALLY half-elven! Join us in our extended episode where we discuss why Elwing chose to be immortal "because of Luthien", if Tolkien made parallels between the story of Earendil/Elwing and the tale of Aldarion and Erendis (from Unfinished Tales), and what's up with Maedhros yeeting himself into a chasm of fire?! To get the extended episode, become a member at https://www.theonering.com/members ($4/mo and free for the 1st month)! And for our members, make sure you join our Book Club where we're be reading through Taliesin by Stephen R. Lawhead. BECOME A MEMBER! Get access to the extended edition of this podcast, our private Discord chat, and  live chats. Click here! Episode 34 Livestreams on Friday (when we can schedule them!) ???? Subscribe to our Podcast Get the Extended Podcast Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Google ???? If You Like Tolkien The Silmarillion The Fall of Númenor The Fall of Gondolin The Atlas of Middle-earth The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien The Children of Hurin  

Michael, Dan, and Jonathan finish the first age of Middle-earth! We see the final destruction that Fēanor's Silmarils wrought, how Ēarendil's desperate hope drove him to Valinor, and determine that--no--Elrond and Elros are not ACTUALLY half-elven! Join us in our extended episode where we discuss why Elwing chose to be immortal "because of Luthien", if Tolkien made parallels between the story of Earendil/Elwing and the tale of Aldarion and Erendis (from Unfinished Tales), and what's up with Maedhros yeeting himself into a chasm of fire?! To get the extended episode, become a member at https://theonering.com/members ($4/mo and free for the 1st month)! And for our members, make sure you join our Book Club where we're be reading through Taliesin by Stephen R. Lawhead. BECOME A MEMBER! Get access to the extended edition of this podcast, our private Discord chat, and  live chats. Click here! Episode 34 Livestreams on Friday (when we can schedule them!)

A retrospective review of the DC Comics story "Superman: Lois & Clark" and how the Pre-Flashpoint Superman was brought back to the DC Universe. Then, a look at how our purpose changes how we talk as we continue our Bible study of Colossians.Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES- UpgradeCOMICS- Justice League #11-17 [Drowned Earth & The Potential Of Aquaman, Hawkwoman's Reincarnation & "split personality", The Secret Past Connection Between Lex Luthor & Martian Manhunter,]GAMES- Finishing Elex 2,[Grotesque Monster Design, Post-Game Open World Enemies & Unlimited Jet Pack, GOTY?],And as always, more assorted topics based on your questions, comments and feedback!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:14 Superman: Lois & Clark (Retrospective DC Comics Review)00:16:19 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News (Christy Awards[“Shadow” by Kara Swanson, “Windward Shore” by Sharon Hinck], Stephen R. Lawhead's THE PENDRAGON CYCLE to be Daily Wire Plus TV Series,)00:36:36 The Weekly Word (Philippians 3-4, Colossians 1-4, 1 Thessalonians 1-4)00:49:21 How Our Purpose Changes Our Speech (Colossians Bible Study)01:00:15 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback (None!)Paeter's Geek Week01:02:24 MOVIES- Upgrade01:04:48 COMICS- Justice League #11-17 [Drowned Earth & The Potential Of Aquaman, Hawkwoman's Reincarnation & "split personality", The Secret Past Connection Between Lex Luthor & Martian Manhunter,]01:12:15 GAMES- Finishing Elex 2,[Grotesque Monster Design, Post-Game Open World Enemies & Unlimited Jet Pack, GOTY?],01:19:58 Next EpisodeCGC Game Save '22 Team Fundraising Page- https://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/2022/08/cgc-game-save-22-team-fundraising-page.htmlSupport this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions “Weekly Word” Bible Reading Plan & Info: https://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/2021/12/read-bible-in-year-with-me-weekly-word.html Episodes #0-500 of this podcast were published as "The Spirit Blade Underground Podcast" and are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare the "In Search Of Truth" Bible Study include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive ConcordanceBlueletterbible.org (primarily for search functionality), The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2022, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles. Our special guest this week is Harla Lawson, the Branch Manager at the Ostrander Branch. We speak with her about all of the exciting things happening at Ostrander next week. It starts off with the Kids Cookbook Club, Photographs of the Past display will be up and anyone can bring in their own images to add to the database, a teen program with games and trivia, and a multitude of book clubs.  Recommendations include The Light Between Us: Stories From Heaven, Lessons for the Living by Laura Lynne Jackson, Hood by Stephen R. Lawhead, and March by John Lewis.  Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on March 4, 2022

The book of the month for April 2021 is “Hood” by Stephen R. Lawhead. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/support

Click here for episode transcript: https://bit.ly/3bPaQ5T-htz-14 If you were a modern-day Noah, what books would you bring on the ark with you? We spend this episode exploring our answers to that question, but send us an email and let us know your choices! This Episode Features: Leveling Up in Animal Handling; Just So Many Books; and Elect-o-goggles, New from Whamco! Links Genesis 6: https://www.esv.org/Genesis+6/ The Dangerous Book for Boys - Conn and Hal Iggulden: https://amzn.to/39zm24k A Wrinkle in Time - Madeleine L’Engle: https://amzn.to/2UUrvxD Star Trek: A Piece of the Action: https://amzn.to/2R23TG1 Inferno - Dante Alighieri (tr. Anthony Esolen): https://amzn.to/39kSN5h Romans 1-2: https://www.esv.org/Romans+1;Romans+2/ City of God - Augustine: https://amzn.to/2xzXZ8e Institutes of the Christian Religion - John Calvin (tr. Henry Beveridge): https://amzn.to/3ayzw1M The Total Money Makeover - Dave Ramsey: https://amzn.to/2xyM3Ud The Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien: https://amzn.to/3bDwNUO That Hideous Strength - C.S. Lewis: https://amzn.to/2JvnslO Taliesin - Stephen R. Lawhead: https://amzn.to/2QZ71m8 12 Rules for Life - Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/39w5oCL The Great Tradition - ed. Richard Gamble: https://amzn.to/3bzIbku A Pattern Language - Christopher Alexander: https://amzn.to/2xCgPf2 The Gulag Archipelago - Alexandr Solzhenitsyn: https://amzn.to/2xA0szw The Aeneid - Virgil (tr. Robert Fagles): https://amzn.to/2R1jVjn The Comedy - Dante Alighieri: https://amzn.to/340afuN Complete Works - William Shakespeare: https://amzn.to/3azHqYv The Conquest of Gaul - Julius Caesar: https://amzn.to/3azsdH9 The Essential Writings of Machiavelli: https://amzn.to/2w2038w The Book of the Courtier - Baldesar Castiglione: https://amzn.to/3ayl89J The Communist Manifesto - Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels: https://amzn.to/3aJwiZv The Westminster Confession of Faith: https://amzn.to/3dFtFto The Book of Common Prayer: https://amzn.to/2R3mbXA Pilgrim’s Progress - John Bunyan: https://amzn.to/2R0pT4i Critique of Pure Reason - Immanuel Kant: https://amzn.to/2xBEigf Wealth of Nations - Adam Smith: https://amzn.to/2vZydtw The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - C.S. Lewis: https://amzn.to/2xHnCnq The God Who is There - Francis Schaeffer: https://amzn.to/3bGVbVK How Should We Then Live? - Francis Schaeffer: https://amzn.to/3dJ5ASm Recos Jojo Rabbit: https://amzn.to/2UxBXMo The Houseplant Song - Audio Adrenaline: https://youtu.be/6z37stZQ-8k --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/haltingtowardzion/support

After a lengthy (?) sabbatical, Barnabas is back with us in the studio to gift you a very special and highly censored discussion of: Where Barnabas has been all this time People using nouns as verbs, and why it should never, ever happen again Terrible ideas for the title of Barnabas's next book Father wounds and our attempt to read a book by a certain ex-megachurch pastor Why parents should post review books on behalf of their children on Amazon (like this one and this one) All this and Dave tries to make Aaron feel bad about not coming to the Lonesome Dove reading group. A few of the books mentioned in this episode: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry The Gabriel Allon series by Daniel Silva  The Pendragon Cycle by Stephen R. Lawhead The Walt Longmire series by Craig Johnson Commonwealth by Anne Patchett As always, be sure to grab a few bags of the Table of (mal)Contents blend by our friends at Lagares Coffee Roasters. Also, don't forget to grab a copy of Aaron's ebook from The Gospel Project, Jesus Saves Christmas, here. Sharing and supporting the show Leave a five-star rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to the show. Give us a follow on Twitter at @MalContentsPod Be sure to use the Amazon affiliate links above to help us pay for the costs of producing and hosting the show. Interested in sponsoring Table of (mal)Contents? Let's talk via email or DM @malContentsPod on Twitter.

"Surprisingly Good Things From Christian Pop Culture"Alan and Em talk about some of the surprisingly good products that have come out from Evangelical pop culture over the year. They talk about some of the music, books, and other items that they enjoyed long ago and still think (mostly) hold up.Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link: The book Leaper, by Geoffrey WoodLink: The Million Dollar Mysteries, by Mindy Starns ClarkLink: Author Gilbert Morris' Daystar VoyagesLink: Author Stephen R. LawheadLink: The Book "Selling Satan"Link: Radio ULink: The band IonaLink: Super House / Flying HouseLink: Jars of Clay Link: Switchfoot's The Beautiful Letdown We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or Evangelical pop culture in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Hood," "Scarlet," and "Tuck" by Stephen R. Lawhead. The best version of the Robin Hood legend out there. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Hello! I try to keep the bar really low so I am not disappointed except when it comes to limbo competitions... Episode #386 Segmented Thusly: Movie Monologue = The Big Short, Fury, Demolition Man and The Irish Pub.  Television Talk = Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Season 2)  Book Banter = Grail (The Pendragon Cycle #5) by Stephen R. Lawhead  Game Gabbin' = Hearthstone  Internet Intercourse = YouTubers vs. YouTube,  Fake News,  Final Fantasy XV Coverage, The Magic Tavern with guest Jon Gabrus and Anna Faris is Unqualified with guest who are also hosts of a podcast. Specifically How Did This Get Made?

Hello! Your attitude is like a poop filled diaper. It's shitty and you need to change it. Episode #383 Segmented Thusly: Movie Monologue = Highlander III: The Sorcerer, Michael Moore in TrumpLand, Reign of Fire, Manson and Amanda Knox. Television Talk = Double Game Gabbin' Dungeons & Dragons Session 3 - November 12th / 2016: De-Mayoralization Book Banter = Pendragon (The Pendragon Cycle #4) by Stephen R. Lawhead  Game Gabbin' = Song Democracy  Internet Intercourse = No Clip: The Story of Rocket League, Nerdist: Onyx Fortuitous, V-Sauce: Talking with David Attenborough, FunHaus: Buff Huskies Biker Gang and With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus with Special Guests Scott Aukerman & Paul F. Tompkins.  

  Hello!   I think my least favorite jam has to be paper.   Episode #382 Segmented Thusly:   Movie Monologue = Highlander II: The Quickening, Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, Queen Mimi, Bone Tomahawk and The Prestige.   Television Talk = Canada's Worst Driver 12   Book Banter = Arthur (The Pendragon Cycle #3) by Stephen R. Lawhead   Game Gabbin' = Metro 2033 Redux   Internet Intercourse = The Adventure Zone (Live at Boston), Pendleton Ward on The Duncan Trussell Family Hour,  GM Tips with Matt Mercer, Kinda Funny Games: What do Videogames Mean to Us? And LEMMiNO: The 8 Spiders.

Hello! Lactose Intolerant Vampires really hate Philly Cheese Stakes... Which is why every 10 episodes there is a two week break for you to catch up... Huh? Episode #380 Segmented Thusly: Movie Monologue = Big Hero 6, The Boy, Cake and Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising. Television Talk = Conan clips no longer available in Canada SO Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert and Bill Maher Stuff. Take That! Book Banter = Merlin (The Pendragon Cycle #2) by Stephen R. Lawhead Game Gabbin' = Saints Row: Gat out of Hell (Weekend 1) Internet Intercourse = Paul F. Tompkins guests on Who Charted,  Danny O'Dwyer playing Ocarina of Time for the first time at age 30,  The Comedian's Comedian Podcast and Trying to figure out what a Trump supporter is based on YouTube clips.

Hello! As far as I am concerned there are way too many unexploded mimes out there! Episode #379 Segmented Thusly: Movie Monologue = Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Waffle Street, I Am Road Comic, The Trip to Italy and The Do-Over. Television Talk = Death in Paradise Book Banter = Taliesin (The Pendragon Cycle #1) by Stephen R. Lawhead Game Gabbin' = PS4 Cleanup Continued (Lords of the Fallen, Teslagrad, Switch: Galaxy Ultra, Tropico 5 and Transformers: Devastation) Internet Intercourse = Playstation VR Stuff, Vsauce 3: Causal Loop, Adam Carolla Show w/ guest Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond formerly of ‘Top Gear' now of ‘The Grand Tour' and lastly Andy Kindler on KPCS with guest host Samm Levine.

With bookmarks in place, Rick and Ben return to the world of literature, finishing their discussion on books from Junior High and moving into books from High School. From fantasy epics to books filled with social commentary, our hosts continue their journey through the pages of their younger years. Plus, Rick realizes he needs to brush up on the classics, and Ben admits that his English grades are all undeserved.   File Under: Books, David and Leigh Eddings, The Belgariad, The Mallorean, Flowers for Algernon, Stephen R. Lawhead, The Pendragon Cycle, Song of Albion, Animal Farm, John Steinbeck, Of Mice and Men, The Grapes of Wrath, Frankenstein   Find us on the web: Rick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrathRainbows Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theragu40 ThePastCast website: http://www.thepastcast.com