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This is our 300th episode! Given that, I decided it was time to look back on this journey, and see how far we’ve come, and reflect on everything behind us.
It struck me that, especially in the last few years, I’ve been moving at such a hurried pace that I haven’t taken enough time to do that, to simply look back and ask myself “Has this been worth it? Why am I doing this?”
In episode 300, you’ll learn how the podcast came to be, where we’re going, and the role we believe Tolkien plays in it personally.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
– Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien
– John R
– Jacob Lockham
– John H
– Scotchy Bobo
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Things might have been different, but they could not have been better.”
– Leaf By Niggle
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SHOUT-OUTS
Special thanks to the following patrons:
- John R
- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien
- Jacob Lockham
- John H
- Scotchy Bobo
- Andrew T
- Ms. Anonymous
- 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 B
- Johanna T
- Mike M
- Robert H
- Paul D
- Julia
- Werty
- Matthew W
- JoeBagelMan
- Chris K
- Jacob S
- Dawn J
- Seb M
AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH (JULY OF 2022) » Werty, Matthew W, Veit N, David of Pints with Jack, Chris L
My new book is now available!
Hey there, Fellowship! This video is a walkthrough of Tolkien’s Tragedy, using the table of contents as a kind of map into the deeper structure of
10 Years Ago Today
A few years ago, my family watched the entire Lord of the Rings film trilogy over Christmas break (extended editions, OF COURSE).
It was great, and to my delight, it left a deep impression on my kids.
It just felt like perfect Christmas viewing.
Which is odd, because The Lord of the Rings has nothing to do with Christmas…
OR DOES IT?
While The Lord of the Rings is certainly NOT a Christmas story in any straightforward sense (Legolas ain’t one of Santa’s Elves), a deep dive into the writings of Tolkien yields a profound and surprising connection between Lord of the Rings and Christmas.
Lord of the Rings & Christmas – An Unexpected Connection
A few years ago, my family watched the entire Lord of the Rings film trilogy over Christmas break (extended editions, OF COURSE).
It was great, and to my delight, it left a deep impression on my kids.
It just felt like perfect Christmas viewing.
Which is odd, because The Lord of the Rings has nothing to do with Christmas…
OR DOES IT?
While The Lord of the Rings is certainly NOT a Christmas story in any straightforward sense (Legolas ain’t one of Santa’s Elves), a deep dive into the writings of Tolkien yields a profound and surprising connection between Lord of the Rings and Christmas.
Lore of the Rings Interview » Why and How The Lord of the Rings is a “Religious and Catholic Work”
Hey there, fellow travellers!
Merry Christmas! I was recently a guest on the Lore of the Rings podcast – that’s L-O-R-E – where I joined host Aaron to discuss the ways in which Lord of the Rings is a “fundamentally religous work”.
We uncovered:
– The grace Faramir says before sharing a meal with Frodo and Sam.
– The liturgical significance of March 25 — the day the One Ring was destroyed.
– The mysterious Three Prayers of Númenor, preserved in Unfinished Tales.
– Why Tolkien preferred absorbed symbolism over overt allegory.
I wanted to share a portion of this interview on The Tolkien Road’s podcast feed, but you really need to go check out the whole thing over on Aaron’s feed.
Enjoy!
0333 » Lord of the Rings & Easter Joy » Everything Sad Will Come Untrue » Samwise and The Field of Cormallen
In this episode, we read Samwise’s astonished awakening in The Field of Cormallen after the destruction of the One Ring, and discuss how it relates to the overwhelming joy of Easter.
0322 » The Mythic Mind with Andrew Snyder
In episode 322, I’m joined by Andrew Snyder of The Mythic Mind podcast. We talk Middle-earth, Tolkien, Christianity, Kierkegaard, The Shadow, and the consolation that Tolkien provided in Andrew’s life during a very dark period. Join us!
4 Responses
This episode was a “God wink” for me.
Thank you.
AWESOME
Hey brother I wish I could post this somewhere more public but this podcast is an incredible class act. I started at episode 1 and now am on 20 and counting. It’s great banter and easy listening. It is inspiring and gives hope during the often duldrum work days. I am a father of 3 small ones and I commend you and your wife for your excellent work. I will continue to share. Keep going this is awesome!!
Thanks so much! Keep in touch on your journey!