The Tolkien Road

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0201 – CS Lewis & Mythopoeia feat. David Bates

“I have just passed on from believing in God to definitely believing in Christ – in Christianity. . . . My long night talk with Dyson and Tolkien had a great deal to do with it.” – CS Lewis, 1931

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We’re joined by David Bates of the Pints with Jack podcast for a fascinating discussion of CS Lewis, his friendship with Tolkien, and Tolkien’s poem “Mythopoeia” which captures a pivotal spiritual and creative moment for both men.

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  1. I laughed out loud, I cried, I got goosebumps! I stopped and listened and relistened to segments.
    Please add list of the many great sources and resources that were referred to in this podcast!

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