Podcasts about tolkien

We’ve read the books, we’ve played the video games, and now we push onward into season 2 of Netflix’s “The Witcher” series. So toss a coin to your Witcher and listen as we figure what we liked, and didn’t like, … Continue reading →

This week we are so excited to have Mathias and Daniel sitting down with Ruth Tolkien, great granddaughter of the Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien, and all around amazing human being! In addition to talking about Ruth's many cool hobbies, other topics of discussion will include Tolkien's Nordic influences (which is a course Mathias teaches at CU Boulder) and Dan learns the true nature of fan fiction, and promptly tries puts out a call for NMP themed erotica that we pray no one answers. If you would like to learn more about Ruth, who we cannot emphasize enough is just a delightful human being, you can find more at: Ruthtolkien.comAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastGet Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/NMP - Enter promo code NMP for 83% off and 3 extra months free!And if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcast)

“men of such a different type” [SOLI]   We're beginning a new monthly series focused on some of the best scholarship over the years. The kind of articles that highlight the creativity and ingenuity of Sherlockians and Holmesians as they consider some of the minutiae in the stories. The best of the best. We're calling this series "Masters Class."   In this inaugural episode, we look at an award-winning article from Baker Street Irregular and legendary science fiction writer Poul Anderson, on the archetype of Sherlock Holmes. From Archimedes to Merlin to Tolkien and a little farther into the future, it's just a Trifle.     Don't forget: Patreon supporters are eligible for two regular drawings, courtesy of our sponsor The Baker Street Journal. Go to patreon.com/trifles. Sponsor: The Baker Street Journal   Full show notes: ihose.co/trifles264    

Being the one hundred and thirty-second episode in which we make several sweeping generalizations, Old Gregg shows up, and there are barely even 3 armies.   That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/     The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt    Molly and Becca: Pod and Prejudice - https://www.podandprejudice.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podandprejudice/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podandprejudice    Resources, Articles, Etc. -  USSR The Hobbit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajknsrDX-VY&t=10s  Race in LOTR and Tolkien's Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit  Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161    Next Up: USSR Lord of the Rings (1991) Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZh7nwEUOeg  Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS6RZg_AqaY 

In episode 274, we explore Valaquenta, the pantheon of Middle-earth's gods! "Valaquenta" introduces us to the Valar, the Maiar, and the main Enemies of Middle-earth. We get to know a few about figures like Manwë, Varda, Ulmo, and Yavanna, and this really helps when you're diving into The Silmarillion. Join us!WATCH THIS EPISODE » https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtRxezDytYoEXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: John R, Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “The cycles should be linked to a majestic whole, and yet leave scope for other minds and hands, wielding paint and music and drama. Absurd.” - Tolkien, 1951CONTENTS:- Quote of the Week » 3:54- Textual History of Valaquenta » 11:18- Valaquenta » What it means » 14:40- The Valar » 17:40- Manwë & Varda (Elbereth) »21:10- Melkor » 22:38- Ulmo » 31:00- Aulë & Yavanna » 32:17- Mandos & Vairë » 37:00- Lórien & Estë » 39:40- Nienna » 40:09- Tulkas & Nessa » 47:55- Oromë & Vána » 49:28- The Maiar » 51:20- Ilmarë » 51:56- Eönwë » 52:53- Ossë & Uinen » 53:00- Melian » 56:03- Olórin (Gandalf / Mithrandir) » 56:27- Gandalf in LOTR on Prime? » 59:40- Other Maiar? (Saruman / Radagast / Mermaids / Dryads / Eagles) » 1:00:30- Melkor » 1:02:15- Valaraukar (Balrogs) » 1:02:45- Sauron (Gorthaur the Cruel / Mairon) » 1:03:10- Haiku » 1:04:30HELPFUL LINKS- buy The Silmarillion » https://amzn.to/3FOKAY5- Valaquenta 2015 » https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxKN8C6V1pY&t=0s- Etymology of Valaquenta » http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Valaquenta#Etymology- The Eagles Are Maiar (Nature of Middle-earth) » https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGub_7-s_I0&t=1570s SPECIAL THANKS:- John R- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- Ms. Anonymous- Andrew T- Redhawk- Shannon S- Brian O- Emilio P- Zeke F- James A- James L- Chris L- Chuck F- Asya V- Ish of the Hammer- Teresa C- David of Pints with Jack- Jonathan D- Eric S- Joey S- Eric B- Johanna T- Mike M- Robert H- Paul D- Julia- Werty- Matthew W- JoeBagelManAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH (JANUARY OF 2022) » Tyler W, Mike M, Elina V, Richard K, Melanie, Scott W, Jason T, David G, John R

0:00 Intro0:10 Hippie Rant12:20 Hippie Impact on Covid Policy19:05 Tolkien & Hippies24:35 Calendar29:35 19th Century Bizarre40:32 Charles Maurras55:24 Orthodox and Reformation56:33 Royalty and Divorce1:03:21 "Old" Catholic Church1:11:33 Trent Suppressing Liturgies1:14:12 January Meat DishesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/tumblarhouse)

01/11/2022, ELOTR Episode 213 Jenni (aka) Smaug-the-Mighty walks us through the ExLOTR Legacy Project. You can help too! Interested in volunteering? Go to: https://forums.signumuniversity.org/i... Tickets are on sale for Mythmoot IX! Early bird pricing ends at the end of January. Both hybrid and in-person tickets available. https://signumuniversity.org/mythmoot... IN WHICH: We continue to discuss Bilbo's Poem on the morning of Frodo's departure. Field Trip: Echad Dunann

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"The only cure for sagging or fainting faith is Communion." As many know, J.R.R. Tolkien—the English writer, poet, philologist and academic best known for being the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings—was Catholic. After the untimely deaths of both his parents, Tolkien was raised under the guardianship of a priest. Later in life, Tolkien's friendship with C.S. Lewis would be instrumental in Lewis' conversion from atheism to Christianity. The collection of The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien was originally published in 1981 by his son, Christopher, and biographer, Humphrey Carpenter. It contains 354 letters written between 1914 and 1973, the year of J.R.R. Tolkien's death. This episode features part of a letter written by Tolkien to his second son, Michael, in 1963, when Tolkien was 71 years old. It is a remarkable letter of fatherly encouragement, and one that reads as though it could have been written today. Go to http://www.catholicculture.org/getaudio to register for FREE access to the full archive of audiobooks beyond the most recent 15 episodes. Donate at: http://www.catholicculture.org/donate/audio

Wir sprechen in unserer neuen Mini-Serie über King Nothing, und in dieser Folge über die Frage was Tolkinsche Fantasy ist.

The vassals discuss and review Netflix’s hit animated show Arcane. Friedrich Engels can come and fuck me up. Hosts: Peter/ShellfishAbby/DaceymormontZach/AliasAlex/LuckyCharmsKatie/LadyGriffinDana/TaindanaDavid/davidhhhMatt/Blu3armor Credits:Edited by Peter/Shellfish [MP3] Download or play this episode directly[Archive] View this episode's page on Archive.org[Discord] Join the VOK community[iTunes] Subscribe to us … Continue reading →

Being the one hundred and thirty-first episode in which Luke sets us straight about Tolkien and allegory, MC almost dies, and we're waiting for our Peter Jackson documentary about JERT.   That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/     The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt    Luke: https://luke-shelton.com/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/LukeBShelton    Resources, Articles, Etc. -  Tolkien (2019) is available on Hulu Premium or to rent most other places Race in LOTR and Tolkien's Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit  Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Next Up: USSR The Hobbit (1985) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajknsrDX-VY&t=10s

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Looking to recover lost love? Discover the connections between the Harry Potter stories and The Christmas Pig.  Designed for younger readers, The Christmas Pig features a young boy going on a perilous quest to thwart a materialist villain, The Loser, and reclaim his lost, beloved best friend, Dur Pig (DP). In this first episode of the new year, Emily and Katy explore the similarities between The Christmas Pig and the Harry Potter novels. Common motifs include the value of courage and loyalty, the challenge in dealing with bullies and tyrants, anti-modernism and anti-materialism, the heroism of the small and marginalized, coping with death and our own mortality, and the transformative power of love.  Emily highlights the Christian themes appearing in both, particularly the magic of the Christmas season, comparing Hogwarts Christmases with the miraculous possibilities of Christmas Eve in traditional lore. She also explains the religious significance of some of the names in the story. Katy points out how, in both stories, “Things” gain sentience and agency through their proximity to people and absorption of human emotion. The Alivening of objects in The Christmas Pig is perhaps akin to spell-casting in the wizarding world.  We also explore the ways this novel, like the Potter series, fits Tolkien's definition of a fairy story, especially the experience of a perilous realm, the way magic is taken seriously, and the tale's eucatastrophic ending, with the finding of that which has been lost.

In episode 273, we explore the Middle-earth Creation myth, "Ainulindalë", otherwise known as the Music of the Ainur. “Ainulindalë” is one of the most fascinating legends that Tolkien wrote, and it introduces key characters and themes into the legendarium. Furthermore, it sets the stage for everything that comes after, from the First Age to the Third (and beyond)! If this is your first time reading it, you're in for a big treat! Join us as we discuss "Ainulindalë"!WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE ***THIS EPISODE WAS RELEASED 2 DAYS EARLY AND AD-FREE FOR OUR BELOVED PATRONS!*** » https://patreon.com/tolkienroadEXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: John R, Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "I don't believe in absolute evil, but I do believe in absolute good." - Tolkien, 1962 » https://twitter.com/BBCArchive/status/1477973020903821313CONTENTS- Quote of the Week » 2:45- Tolkien's Description of Ainulindalë from the Waldman Letter » 4:30- Characters & Setting » 7:20- The Framework of Ainulindalë » 11:45- The Music of the Ainur » 13:55- Introducing Melkor » 17:55- The Vision of Arda & History » 27:30- The Reality » "Eä! Let these things Be!" » 35:35- Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur » 54:58- Ainulindalë Haiku » 57:37HELPFUL LINKS:- buy The Silmarillion » https://amzn.to/3FOKAY5- listen to Tolkien's Overture » https://youtu.be/nmmbpbFrBQA- buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/- Evan Palmer's “Ainulindalë” graphic novella » http://www.evanpalmercomics.com/ainulindale- Evan Palmer interview » https://youtu.be/JhagbPqiRcw- Ainulindalë 2015 » Our discussion from episode 2 » https://youtu.be/IOHfDZsdg4Y- Book of Lost Tales I » Episode 234 » https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFFm1KvPHZc SPECIAL THANKS:- John R- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- Ms. Anonymous- Andrew T- Redhawk- Shannon S- Brian O- Emilio P- Zeke F- James A- James L- Chris L- Chuck F- Asya V- Ish of the Hammer- Teresa C- David of Pints with Jack- Jonathan D- Eric S- Joey S- Eric B- Johanna T- Mike M- Robert H- Paul D- Julia- WertyAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH (JANUARY OF 2022) » Tyler W, Mike M, Elina V, Richard K, Melanie, Scott W, Jason T, David G, John R

01/04/2022, ELOTR Episode 212 Happy NEW YEAR! Today we're celebrating 5 years of Exploring Lord of the Rings! Thank you for following us on this in-depth dive into Middle Earth and Tolkien's Greatest work. Interested in our ELOTRO archive project? Shoot an email to corey.olsen@signumu.org Mythmoot dates have been announced! https://signumuniversity.org/mythmoot/ Join us June 23-26, 2022 for Mythmoot IX: Remaking Myth. It's Hybrid again, so start thinking about those papers (papers are due March 25). We've announced new class modules for our Signum University Space Portals. Purchase your space token and place your votes for upcoming modules. Tokens make great holiday gifts and never expire! https://signumuniversity.org/space/ In which: In which we dissect the autumn-into-old winter stanza of Bilbo's poem. -Field Trip: Eregion, Echad Dunann

GEE WHIZ this chapter is divisive, and Cam and Maggie certainly have differing opinions on it! Join us for a big ole discussion about satisfying story structure, Tolkien's geopolitical commentary, curtain calls, "strong men," wartime leaders - and all the usual stuff about ghosts and echoes.  We also talk about some of your wonderful feedback and end the episode with a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT about the future of the show! We love you lots, and we'll see you again on Tuesday! Feedback & Theories: secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com Instagram: @secondbreakfastpod YouTube: https://bit.ly/2OT6RP3

IN THIS REPEAT: Learn about Holly Ordway's 2021 book Tolkien's Modern Reading with co-host Lisa Coutras.  - - - -  C.S. Lewis had many friends...the most famous was J.R.R. Tolkien, whom he worked with for many years at Oxford University. Just as with Lewis, there are many misconceptions about Tolkien. One is that he "read very little modern fiction, and took no serious notice of it." Dr. Holly Ordway has studied the issue for many years and discovered Tolkien was much more aware of modern culture and the inspiration for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings was not only medieval. She joined William O'Flaherty for a podcast interview to share her insightful findings. Dr. Lisa Coutras also joined the show to help with co-hosting. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Purchase Tolkien's Modern Reading via Amazon Purchase Tolkien's Modern Reading via the Publisher (and see Holly's videos) LISTEN to Apologetics and the Christian Imagination INTERVIEW LISTEN to Not God's Type INTERVIEW Hear Holly as a Guest on Some of the Essay Chats Series Learn More About Lisa Coutras Purchase Lisa's book Tolkien's Theology of Beauty Listen to All About Jack on iTunes Purchase C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell Visit ScrewtapeCompanion.com 90 Seconds to Knowing C.S. Lewis YouTube CHANNEL  Visit EssentialCSLewis.com Purchase The Misquotable C.S. Lewis

“I describe it as a fantasy novel about the real world we live in, or a realistic novel about the fantasy world we live in.” Anthem is Noah Hawley's terrific, page-turning sixth novel, and his first after his Edgar Award-winning bestseller, Before The Fall—it's also our January 2022 Barnes & Noble Book Club pick. Noah joins us on the show for a wide-ranging, spoiler-free conversation about breaking the fourth wall, the death of satire, how we can use fiction to help us make sense of a nonsensical world (even when our brains are working overtime “to maintain the illusion we believe in.”), writing for the screen vs. writing for the page, and more, including the ways Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five and J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings inspired Anthem. Featured books: Anthem by Noah Hawley, Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut, Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera, Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison, The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides, White Noise by Don DeLillo, and One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.   Poured Over is produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and engineered by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (and occasional bonus eps on Saturdays).

Being the one hundred and thirtieth episode in which MC shares her intermission pee break tip, Shelob needs a tap number, and the musical took “break a leg!” literally.   That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/     The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt    Ali: Twitter - https://twitter.com/msalicenutting Rumpleteaser - https://www.rumpleteaserimprov.com/   Resources, Articles, Etc. -  Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/album/6PpBGWOamHlsuI5diOtMBe?si=6xxjGcCzS4Wwk5-ZbPk5TA Act 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUCS5umyKsU Act 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3ZUERNUsZU Act 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj3tPmDzbbg National Geographic Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKtlkSdW0-U&list=PL674F51E63A15A3FD  Twitter thread with other stuff: https://twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod/status/1477769657499230214     Next Up: Tolkien (2019) Available on Hulu Premium or to rent most other places   Good Reads/Listens: Race in LOTR and Tolkien's Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit  Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161 

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IN THIS REPEAT: There are a lot of biographies on Tolkien. Back in 2014 I shared about a SHORT one that is written by Dr. Devin Brown, author of several popular books on Narnia and Middle Earth. Dr. Devin Brown is back with another book about C.S. Lewis's (more famous) friend, J.R.R. Tolkien. This one is a brief biography simply called Tolkien. At the time I'm releasing this podcast, the final part of the movie version of The Hobbit will be out in a few weeks. Learn, or be reminded of, the interesting story of how Tolkien went from being "an obscure Oxford Professor" to "become the most beloved author of the century."  Purchase Tolkien Purchase The Christian World of The Hobbit Purchase Hobbit Lessons  Listen to The Christian World of The Hobbit (Interview or Series) Listen to All About Jack on iTunes Purchase C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell Visit ScrewtapeCompanion.com Knowing and Understanding C.S. Lewis YouTube CHANNEL  Visit EssentialCSLewis.com Purchase The Misquotable C.S. Lewis  

Hey there, FELLOW TRAVELERS!So you want to read The Silmarillion, eh? If you have any interest in Middle-earth, it's only natural. Especially for those who have completed The Lord of the Rings (no small feat in and of itself), it's the most logical next step.In episode 272 of The Tolkien Road Podcast, we kick off our Silmarillion re-read that will span the better part of 2022. Over the next several months, we'll be going chapter-by-chapter through Tolkien's saga of Middle-earth First Age.If you're planning to watch LOTR on Prime, which premiers in September, this will be a great way to improve your knowledge of Middle-earth lore and history so that you can get the most out of that show.So what are you waiting for? Join us!WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/qTX9Y-FX5zkTHIS EPISODE WAS RELEASED 2 DAYS EARLY AND IS AD-FREE WITH OUR BELOVED PATRONS! » https://www.patreon.com/tolkienroadEXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: John R, Kaitlyn of Tea with TolkienCONTENTS: - Quote of the Week » NO HOBBITS! » 4:15- The Challenge of The Silmarillion » 7:15- LOTR on Prime? » 11:30- Background of The Silmarillion » 13:15- Table of Contents » 17:50- The Stories (incl. "Akallabêth") » 20:27- Silmarils? » 25:45- Foreword, Introduction (Waldman Letter) » 28:37- Themes of The Silmarillion (Fall, Mortality, Machine) » 33:30- Tables of Elves & Men, Note on Pronunciation, Index of Names » 45:06- The Map of Beleriand » 58:05- Haiku! » 1:01:23HELPFUL LINKS- get The Silmarillion » https://amzn.to/3FOKAY5- get The Letters of JRR Tolkien » https://amzn.to/3eInhDy- get The Atlas of Middle-earth » https://amzn.to/3EIAZk7- Intro to The Silmarillion (8-part video series) » https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqUat2OcwnPD6rnkcZw7MHykbf-yhtAGf- Exploring The Second Age of Middle-earth » Lord of the Rings on Prime » https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqUat2OcwnPAA9xTbKdL0rQ4rKMzplEKt- Middle-earth in The First Age Map » https://www.deviantart.com/thesidh/art/Middle-earth-in-First-Age-875414773- The Shape of Arda » https://www.deviantart.com/matejcadil/art/Ambarkanta-The-Shape-of-the-World-900642602SPECIAL THANKS:- John R- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- Ms. Anonymous- Andrew T- Redhawk- Shannon S- Brian O- Emilio P- Zeke F- James A- James L- Chris L- Chuck F- Asya V- Ish of the Hammer- Teresa C- David of Pints with Jack- Jonathan D- Eric S- Joey S- Eric B- Johanna T- Mike M- Robert H- Paul D- Julia- WertyAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH (JANUARY OF 2022) » Tyler W, Mike M, Elina V, Richard K, Melanie, Scott W, Jason T, David G, John R

2 January 2022 | The Epiphany of the Lord | Roseburg, Ore. At the dawn of the new year, I share 3 questions I'm using to prepare for 2022, as well as wrapping up last year's Tolkien project and looking ahead to Charles Dickens! Plus: just what is the feast of the Epiphany, and what does it have to do with Christmas? Links referenced in this episode: Monk Manual 2022 Vision + Planning Journal: Download Full Workbook Opening music: “Tribus miraculis,” antiphon for the Epiphany of the Lord, sung by the University of King's College Chapel Choir, dir. Paul Halley, 2014. All rights reserved. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/in-your-embrace/message

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Can you go home again? Does "home" change or do you change? Tolkien meditates on these questions beautifully in this chapter, which feels like a throwback to early Fellowship. Geopolitics and class critiques come roaring back as Gandalf and our hobbits do the fascinating, boots-on-the-ground work of building and maintaining alliances. Also, Bill the Pony's fate is revealed at long last. Feedback & Theories: secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com Instagram: @secondbreakfastpod YouTube: https://bit.ly/2OT6RP3

Sehnsuchtsort, Natur-Paradies, Herr der Ringe. Malerische Küsten, grüne Traum-Landschaften, Vulkan-Welten samt Krater-Seen. Neuseeland ist spektakulär und liebenswert zu gleich. Erkundet mit uns fantastische Höhlenwelten mit Millionen von Glühwürmchen (Waitomo Caves!) und unterirdischen Flüssen. Lasst den Blick schweifen über eine der schönsten Metropolen der Welt (Auckland!) und streichelt dabei Schafe. Entdeckt die Sicht der Maori auf ihre Heimat. Beobachtet mit uns Wale, Orcas und Delphine. Und lasst uns immer wieder stehen bleiben, weil wir alle einfach nicht fassen können, wie schön Mittelerde, wie schön Neuseeland, wie schön diese Welt tatsächlich ist. Eine Traumreise, ganz einfach. Kommt mit auf einen der Trips eures Lebens, inklusive Auenland (Matamata!) und Mordor (Tongariro-Nationalpark!) plus Jetlag-Ratgeber, viele Geheimtipps und noch mehr Reise-Kopf-Kino. Werbung: Unser Partner bei dieser Folge ist die JICKI- Sprachdusche, eine App mit der man durch Zuhören Sprachen lernen kann. Über das Hören fühlt man sich in die jeweilige Sprache ein und lernt die Wörter und Sätze, die man auf einer Reise wirklich braucht. JICKI gibt es für Englisch, Französisch, Spanisch, Russisch, Italienisch und Griechisch. Für alle Level - von Anfänger bis Fortgeschritten. Registriert Euch kostenlos für zwei Lektionen, danach erhaltet ihr 30 Prozent Rabatt mit dem Gutscheincode „reisenreisen“. Einfach einlösen auf https://www.jicki.de/reisen-reisen/ .

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How Lord of the Rings, Psychic Dreams, and Fatherhood combine to (retroactively) give birth to a treasured children's story. Oh...and cats :) Feat. and original story written and performed by yours truly, w/ music by Stillness3 and Owl Cave Dreams.

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic Podcast, I'm joined by the former editor of the evangelical flagship Christianity Today, Mark Galli, to talk about his conversion to the Catholic Church. Mark spent 10 years as a Protestant pastor, 20 years editing the world's largest evangelical publication, and has recently come into full communion with the Catholic Church. We unpack his journey, the reasons behind his decision, and some of the questions, challenges, and problems he faced in his Protestant faith which ultimately led him into Catholicism. It was an absolute privilege to talk to Mark and I hope you enjoy our conversation!For more from Mark visit his website.For more, visit The Cordial Catholic. Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!My wife is going on a pilgrimage – maybe you should too! She's joining Haley Stewart and Christy Isinger from the Fountain of Carrots Podcast on the Writer's & Relics pilgrimage – a bookish tour of England featuring places connected to Jane Austen, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, G.K. Chesterton and the English martyrs. Use the code "cordial" at checkout for $100 off. Thanks to this week's co-producers, part of our Patreon Producers community: Stephen, Eli, Tom, Kelvin, Susan, Eyram, and Jon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cordialcatholic)

Merry Christmas from everyone here at Card Talk. Tolkien was a devout Catholic and while his work isn't allegorical, I would like to think that he channeled a little Santa Claus when creating Bombur. Go read our blog! https://cardtalk2018.com Support us! https://patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

When someone says “elf,” what do you think of? If you didn't answer, “a toymaker bearing the white hand of Saruman” or “an orc in jingly shoes,” you need this episode in your life. Join us as we discuss such hard hitting questions as: Is Santa a sexy high elf? Is the Naughty and Nice list an unbreakable fae contract? Are Rhys and Tamlin really any different from Legolas or Thranduil? Tolkien, Santa Claus, and Sarah J Maas square off in this semi-useless, mostly coherent collective rant about unpaid labor, sexy bat wings, and writing mythological beings. Happy Holidays!

Being the look back at 2021 in which we revisit the question, ”Is Viggo Mortensen actually a ranger?”, discuss the pure cinnamon roll that is Faramir, fight over name pronunciations, and more!   That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/     The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt    Resources, Articles, Etc. -  Race in LOTR and Tolkien's Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit  Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161    Next Up: LOTR The Musical -  Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/album/6PpBGWOamHlsuI5diOtMBe?si=6xxjGcCzS4Wwk5-ZbPk5TA Act 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUCS5umyKsU Act 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3ZUERNUsZU Act 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj3tPmDzbbg

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Hey there, fellow travelers!By far, the biggest thing to happen to Tolkiendom in 2021 was The Nature of Middle-earth, the latest collection of previously unpublished Tolkien writings. When we interviewed Carl Hostetter, the book's editor, back in August, we recorded a special bonus episode for our patrons, in which we got Carl's takes on topics including Peter Jackson's Middle-earth films, LOTR on Prime, Tolkien's Catholic Faith and the role it plays in Middle-earth, and controversy in the world of Tolkien Studies.Carl has made an incredible contribution to Tolkien's legacy with The Nature of Middle-earth as well as his other work in Tolkien studies and lore, and we should all be open to what he has to say on these important topics! Join us!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Andrew T, John R, Ms. Anonymous, Kaitlyn of Tea With TolkienTOPICS:- Peter Jackson's Middle-earth films » 1:50- LOTR on Prime » 8:20- Tolkien Studies » 12:34- Tolkien & Religion » 18:10SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE PATRONS:- Andrew T- John R- Ms. Anonymous- Redhawk- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- Shannon S- Brian O- Emilio P- Zeke F- James A- James L- Chris L- Chuck F- Asya V- Ish of the Hammer- Teresa C- David of Pints with Jack- Jonathan D- Eric S- Joey S- Eric B- Johanna T- Mike M- Robert H- Paul D- Julia- Werty

Cale is joined by Fr. Michael Ward, Senior Research Fellow at Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford, and Professor of Apologetics at Houston Baptist University. They discuss Fr. Michael's role in the recent film The Most Reluctant Convert which tells the story of C.S. Lewis. They also discuss Lewis's relationship with J.R.R. Tolkien and the role of reason and imagination in evangelizing the culture today. Plus, Fr. Michael shares what he believes the true climax ofThe Lord of the Ringsis – the answer may surprise you! Cale also looks at documents from the Dead Sea Scrolls and consiers: why did John the Baptist doubt that Jesus was the Messiah? Stream the movie here: CS Lewis Movie  Article: Peak Middle-earth: Why Mount Doom is not the Climax of The Lord of the Rings - An Unexpected Journal   Learn more about Fr. Michael and his work here:  https://michaelward.net/  Podcast: CS Lewis, Catholicism, and “After Humanity” - Relevant Radio

Ellen Kushner joins us to discuss Ursula K. Le Guin's "A Wizard of Earthsea”, Choose Your Own Adventure books, the explosion of Tolkien's popularity, the feminist revision of Earthsea, wizarding schools, designing magic system limitations, Larry Niven's science brain, the teenage search for identity, wizards of color, normalizing protagonists belonging to marginalized populations, the Jewish inspirations on Riverside, and much more!

Ce samedi sur Europe 1, dans l'émission exceptionnelle consacrée à Noël de Bérénice Bourgueil, c'est au tour de Stéphane Bern de nous conter "Lettres du Père Noël" par J. R. R. Tolkien ! 

John Heitzenrater joins the podcast to begin with Fr. Andrew a chapter-by-chapter walk-through of Tolkien's seminal work, the novel that introduced most of us to Middle-earth – The Hobbit. In “An Unexpected Party,” we are introduced to Bag End, to Hobbits, to Bilbo Baggins, to Gandalf, to Dwarves, to the Quest for Erebor and… to Sauron(?!). Lay aside your walking-sticks and put on your swords, everyone, because it's time to go There and Back Again.

What do The Lord of the Rings, Winnie the Pooh, and the Christmas Story share in their narrative framework? Eucatastrophe. A term coined by J.R.R. Tolkien in his article, "On Fairy-Stories," eucatastrophe finds its place as a literary trope throughout literary history. But how does it fit with the Christmas story? And how can we see the coming of the Christ child as the most remarkable example of eucatastrophe in history? Buckle up for a new episode of Classical Et Cetera as the Goon Squad (Dan Sheffler, Jon Christianson, Mitchell Holley) dives into the Great Catastrophe of the Christmas Story and unpacks Tolkien's Eucatastrophe. Merry Christmas from Classical Et Cetera!

Listen to Cam's silly little Christmas fable, The Christmas Donkey: https://cameronfucile.bandcamp.com/track/the-christmas-donkey Tolkien's 3rd LOTR epilogue evolves some metaphors and further develops his "cyclical" view of time and history. We see a wedding and a funeral. We see new mentors crowned and old ones cast aside. The "Old Man" trope returns and Aragorn's arc ends with the bittersweet resolution of Tolkien's fire / knowledge imagery. A magical illness hangs over the proceedings and an air of cobweb-laced decay looms large as we approach the Shire. Feedback & Theories: secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com Instagram: @secondbreakfastpod YouTube: https://bit.ly/2OT6RP3

Today I have the absolute pleasure of sharing my conversation with the wonderful Beth Wayland. Beth has been in relational ministry for a very long time first with Campus Crusade for Christ, which is now called CRU and for the last five years she has been working with a ministry she founded called WITH where she ministers to those working in churches, para church ministries and more. Beth is a woman who is deeply passionate about caring for people's hearts where they are, and especially pressing into places where the pain is intense, relationships may be struggling, and people may not totally know where they belong in the Christian space. From that same space, Beth is both honest (and hilarious) in sharing insights from her journey as a single woman in her 40's, as well as walking out her experience of finding a place in the Church again after some deep hurt.  Beth is the perfect person to speak into the darkest week of the year, but also herald the process of the Light coming. Jesus came to practice the ministry of presence in each of our unique seasons, and we need to look at how Jesus was with people in tumultuous seasons, including His own birth in Bethlehem. When we look. When we practice healthy curiosity, the results can be truly breathtaking, and life changing. She also provides some incredible questions for us to ponder where we are in our thought process, our pain, and even some practical things that she's worked through in her relationship with the Lord and with others that I really believe can minister to many in this season.  Friend, I hope as you walk into your Christmas weekend, that you take a deep breath. Wherever you are, you are not alone. Whether for the first time, or for the 50th time, I hope that you are able to take a moment to consider the incredible audacity of God becoming limited and small and vulnerable, the God man. It just overwhelms me with awe and gratitude when I think about Christ coming to be with us down here… meeting messy people where they are, getting to the core of people's broken hearts… what a wild and loving God who would do such a thing. And that is why we celebrate Christmas. He came down to become like you, to show you compassion and empathy, to show you how to love others, no matter how different you are. And then, he paid the ultimate price for you. He took on sin and death, and won. By His death that He chose, His burial that entombed the curse that had held the Earth in its grip for so long, and then He was resurrected, totally 100% alive, and through His sacrifice, all of it, we too now get to be 100% alive. The book of Hebrews tells us that Jesus is our great High Priest who can sympathize with our weaknesses, our struggles and our sufferings. He knows that life is hard. Jesus said “in this world you will have trouble, but take heart for He has overcome the world.” The Light of the world came to overpower the world of darkness. And He has, friend. Take heart. And Merry Christmas. You matter, and your story matters.    Connecting with Beth: Facebook Instagram Website  *Check out her Events page to see information about her Soul Care Retreat and her Rest in the Wrestle Retreat  Episode Sponsor: Hopefuel Facebook  Instagram Link to shop SIMPLY15 for 15% off your purchase References:  -”curse of the bambino” -Jackie Hill Perry's post on singleness -Dr. Larry Crabb -Campus Crusade (now CRU) -”Is He Worthy?” - Andrew Peterson  -Fleming Rutledge- “Advent begins in the dark” -”shalom”- wholeness, salvation -The Samaritan community that still lives in Jerusalem  -Tara Leigh Cobble's Bible Recap book and podcast  -Mount Gerizim, not Mount Moriah :)  -Twelve Extraordinary Women by John MacArthur  -David Whyte- honesty is a fear of facing what's inside of us  -C.S Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien's friendship  -Biola seminary program  Scripture References: Ephesians 6:12-We are not at war with flesh and blood  Lamentations 3:19-25, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:6-Seeing hope and suffering in the same verses Mark 4:38-the disciples asking do you even care if we drown John 20:19-29-the disciples are hiding  John 20:19-21-first thing that Jesus says to them is “peace” Luke 10:25-37 -The Good Samaritan story  2 Chronicles 10-13-The fractured kingdom of Israel, where it starts  Acts 1:8-The great commission and Samaria  Jeremiah 21-27-They all go into exile ultimately  Zechariah 14:4-Where we believe Jesus will return (on the Mount of Olives) John 4-The Samaritan Woman / Women at the Well  Matthew 22:36-40-, Luke 10:25-37-The greatest commandment  Hosea 2:14 - “I will lure her into the dessert and speak tenderly to her there.” Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 4:1- -The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness  Psalm 139:23-24-search me and know me God  The book of Psalms (video from Bible Project) Philippians 4:8-Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is lovely  Jeremiah 31:31-34,Ezekiel 36:24-28-We have been given a new covenant heart  1 John 4:19, Galatians 5:22-23 -We have been given a capacity to love  Acts 2 - the Holy Spirit comes  The Book of Acts (also, feel free to enjoy this Bible Project video)  John 21:20-22 -Peter asking about John, while Jesus is literally telling him He'll be the head of the Church Hebrews 4:14-16- Jesus is our great High Priest who can sympathize with our weaknesses John 16:33 -Jesus said “in this world you will have trouble, but take heart for He has overcome the world.”  John 1:5-The Light of the world came to overpower the world of darkness.  Connecting with Emily and Simply Stories Podcast:Instagram (Em life // Podcast Life)FacebookTwitterBlog  *Intro and Outro music is from audionautix.com

Decades before Martin began writing A Song of Ice and Fire, he was already an award-winning writer who had published a variety of science fiction, horror, and fantasy stories. In this panel, Amin and Duncan (Valkyrist) survey Martin’s other notable works, … Continue reading →

Não são poucas as mitologias que contam a história de um deus que precisou passar por grandes provações até alcançar seu lugar no panteão das grandes divindades que povoam a nossa imaginação e que estão no cerne das religiões mais antigas. Um desses mitos, no entanto, parece ter alcançado uma outra dimensão, ao narrar a história de um Deus - com D maiúsculo - que mais do que encarar uma dificuldade usando seus super poderes, escolheu se misturar às suas criaturas e vir ao mundo como uma crinça. E quando eu falo em mito, ouvinte, entenda que eu não estou dizendo que essa história é uma mentira. Ninguém menos do que J. R. R. Tolkien defendia que o Cristianismo é, por excelência, o mito que virou verdade. Acontece que até mesmo para quem não acredita no Cristo, o Natal - festa que celebra o seu nascimento - é uma realidade. E as consequências da crença nesse menino Deus, meu caro ouvinte, são ainda mais difíceis de serem ignoradas. Nas palavras do historiador britânico Tom Holland, nós “nadamos em águas cristãs”. O último podcast Ideias de 2021 vai tentar convencer ou lembrar o ouvinte do porquê o Natal ainda importa. Desta conversa com a jornalista Maria Clara Vieira, participam Carlos Calda, professor do programa de pós-graduação em Ciências da Religião da PUC Minas e Diego Klautau, Doutor em Ciências da Religião, professor do Centro Universitário FEI e do Colégio Catamarã. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tenha acesso a conteúdos exclusivos! Assine: bit.ly/2t5mxEe Escolha seu app favorito e receba uma seleção com as principais notícias do dia ou da semana no seu celular: leia.gp/2MTnyrS Acompanhe a editoria Ideias nas redes sociais: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ideiasgazetadopovo/ Twitter: twitter.com/ideias_gp Canal no Telegram: t.me/ideiasgazetadopovo

Lord of the Rings Rap: Stephen Colbert dropping more cringe with a new Lord of the Rings rap song featuring Elijah Wood, Snoop Dogg, Killer Mike and many more.Youtube Face: Was Kevin McCallister on the Home Alone poster the original Youtube face!? Also can we finally make our Youtube thumbnail reaction faces.Totinos: WARNING, someone shit on the Totinos in the freezer at the grocery store.SO FUCKING COOL!, PLAY SOME RAP MUSIC!, THE LAST BOY SCOUT!, RANCID!, ROOTS RADICALS!, LITTLE LORD JESUS SLEEP IN YOUR GAY!, GIRTHY HOG!, GOING HOGGIN'!, WHEN YOU SAY FUCK OFF IN A MOVIE!, HEY JEFF, FUCK YOU!, IN A MOVIE!, THE MOMENT!, NORMIES!, SHIT JUST GOT REAL!, TONE!, STAND UP TO A BULLY!, INNER CIRCLES!, OTHER F WORD!, MOVIE SITUATION!, SUCCESSION!, COUSIN GREG!, TOM!, BLEEP!, COBRA KAI!, DANIEL!, DIMITRI!, MR. MIYAGI!, QUIT BEING SUCH A BEEP!, GYM TEACHER!, RING FINGER!, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE!, DOUBLE DOWN!. LEAN INTO IT!, STEPHEN COLBERT!, WHITE PEOPLE RAP!, WHITE GANGSTA RAP!, LORD OF THE RINGS!, TOLKIEN!, CELEBRITY CAMEOS!, NERD CRED!, DOMINIC MONAGHAN!, SEAN ASTIN!, VIGGO!, BLING!, LONELY ISLAND!, CHRONICLES OF NARNIA!, STAR WARS!, GODFATHER!, THE HOBBIT!, ANNA KENDRICK!, PITCH PERFECT!, SNL!, INSTITUTIONS!, COOTER!, JIMMY FALLON!, ARIANA GRANDE!, DICKPALL MATTHEWS!, SHITSTAIN SAMPSON!, HARMONY!, POP SONG!, VAX SCENE!, SCREAM PAINTINGS!, HOME ALONE!, YOUTUBE REACTION FACE!, THUMBNAIL!, CLICKBAIT!, THE ETERNALS!, I NEED TO KNOW WHAT THIS GUY THINGS!, SPORTS BLOOPERS GONE WRONG!?, SOYJACK FACE!, BUDD DWYER!, SUICIDE!, TREASURER!, SKATER!, HIT BY CAR!, ATTEMPTED MURDER!, POTTED PLANT!, TOTINOS PIZZA ROLLS!, SHIT ON!, FREEZER!, CREST FOODS!, DEFECATED!, DIARRHEA!, FECES!, ON MY HAND!, PISS WHILE SHITTING!, NAME AND SHAME!, SECURITY CAMERA FOOTAGE!, GAY AS A BITCH!, VOICE OVER!, GEEKING!, THAT'S A WHOLE DUDE!, TWO DUDES!, VADER NO!, SLOW MOTION!, MCDONALDS!, MY MY MOM AND MY DAD!You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

In this extremely festive episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Anne to discuss whether or not the elves from Lord of the Rings sailed off the edge of the world, or if they became Santa's little helpers. Then, we try to make warm snow so that winter is a little less miserable. Finally, we discuss some of our favorite holiday traditions. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anne

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Being the one hundred and twenty-nine episode of the show in which VeggieTales is socialist propaganda, Lord of the Rings is maybe a Christmas movie, and not enough vegetables were utilized.    MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PIPPIN NEW YEAR MERCH! https://bit.ly/30N56Zy    That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/     The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt    Justin: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@freddiesroommate Twitter - https://twitter.com/IamJustinJordan   Resources, Articles, Etc. -  Lord of the Beans - https://vimeo.com/640461277 Race in LOTR and Tolkien's Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit  Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161    Next Up: LOTR The Musical -  Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/album/6PpBGWOamHlsuI5diOtMBe?si=6xxjGcCzS4Wwk5-ZbPk5TA Act 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUCS5umyKsU Act 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3ZUERNUsZU Act 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj3tPmDzbbg

Like Plato, C.S. Lewis believed that the human soul was made up of three parts — the head (the rational, reason-driven part of you), the belly (your appetites and base instincts), and the chest (the seat of virtue-seeking sentiments and well-tuned emotions). In order for your head to make your decisions, particularly the decision to live a virtuous life, rather than your decisions being driven by your belly, the head needs the aid of the chest, of right feeling.A few months ago, we had Michael Ward on the show to talk about why C.S. Lewis felt that modern life was making “men without chests.” Today, I talk to a guest who can shed light on what Lewis thought was needed to build that chest back up. His name is Louis Markos and he's a professor of English, as well as the lecturer of the Great Courses course: The Life and Writings of C.S. Lewis. At the start of our conversation, Lou gives us some background on Lewis' life, including his conversion to Christianity, and how the nature of that conversion influenced his thinking on how to pursue virtue more broadly. We then talk about Lewis' philosophical argument for there being a universal moral order, and why the chest is so vital for staying grounded in it. We spend the rest of our discussion unpacking the three ways Lewis believed the chest could be “educated”: reading stories and myths, rejecting “chronological snobbery” to learn from the past, and developing friendships that inspire excellence.Resources Related to the PodcastLouis' Great Courses course: The Life and Writings of C.S. LewisThe books Louis has authoredAoM Podcast #430: Why You Need to Join the Great Conversation About the Great BooksAoM Article: The Power of Conversation — A Lesson From C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. TolkienAoM article on Plato's view of the tripartite nature of the soulAoM series on Norse mythologyAoM Podcast #178: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the Inklings Mastermind GroupThe Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion by James George FrazerThe Screwtape Letters by C.S. LewisThe Four Loves by C.S. LewisThe Chronicles of Narnia — The Magician's Nephew by C.S. LewisThe Book of Virtues by William BennettAoM Article: The Winston Churchill School of Adulthood — Cultivate a Nostalgic Love for HistoryAoM article on C.S. Lewis' advice on overcoming the “horror of the same old thing”AoM articles and podcasts on friendship

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