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  1. 430: Tolkien - The Journey Through the Desert: The Lenten Quest

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    02/27/26
    12 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Lent in Middle-earth. In this episode, we discuss the Lenten subtext, language, and images in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Return of the King.” What can Christians learn from fiction authors about the faith, devotional reading, understanding the world outside the churches through the view of the cross, and how all of reality is bent towards Easter at all times, in all places, by all people? This and much, much more on today’s show.
    430: Tolkien - The Journey Through the Desert: The Lenten Quest

  2. The True Myth of the Gospel with Louis Markos

    book
    02/03/26
    4 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara | Louis Markos
    Kelsi talks with English professor and Christian apologist, Louis Markos, about the importance of myth, storytelling, and imagination within Christian apologetics.
    The True Myth of the Gospel with Louis Markos

  3. Grace and Absolution in Wake Up Dead Man with David Zahl

    book
    12/19/25
    3 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara | David Zahl
    Kelsi chats with David Zahl about themes of faith and grace in Rian Johnson's newest film, Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man.
    Grace and Absolution in Wake Up Dead Man with David Zahl

  4. Samaritan Savior (Luke 10:25-37)

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    10/23/25
    5 mins
    By Daniel Emery Price | Scott Keith
    In this episode of Tough Texts, Dan Price and Scott Keith go over the parable of the Good Samaritan, discussing its implications on moralism, the law, and the nature of compassion.
    Samaritan Savior (Luke 10:25-37)

  5. 402: Tolkien - Certainly there was an Eden on this very unhappy earth

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    07/31/25
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Got A Machine Head. In this episode, we read J.R.R. Tolkien’s letter to his son, Christopher, about a question of Genesis’ unfashionable status amongst Christians and those who value beautiful ‘stories.’ He also discusses Eden as it was, as it is to faith, and will be on the last day, the war of the machine, its triumph, and the consequences for modern man.
    402: Tolkien - Certainly there was an Eden on this very unhappy earth

  6. Christ went WHERE and did WHAT??

    book
    07/31/25
    4 mins
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    *in sarcastic voice* Thank goodness for bible verses that are perfectly clear!
    Christ went WHERE and did WHAT??

  7. Christian Identity and Vocation in Belfast

    book
    07/25/25
    9 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara
    In the final Summer Break episode, Kelsi chats with Caleb and Nathan from ⁠ @theologyontherise ⁠ the 2021 movie, Belfast, and what it means to be given and identity rather than create one.
    Christian Identity and Vocation in Belfast

  8. Parable Perspective (Luke 10:25-37)

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    07/17/25
    4 mins
    By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price
    In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Dan Price explore the parable of the Good Samaritan.
    Parable Perspective (Luke 10:25-37)

  9. Tony Stark and the Infinity Saga: Eucatastrophe and Sacrifice

    book
    07/15/25
    9 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara | Scott Keith
    In this episode of Outside Ourselves Summer Break, 1517 executive director, Scott Keith, joins Kelsi to talk about the Marvel Cinematic Universe and specifically, the character arc of Tony Stark or Iron Man over the course of the Avengers: Infinity Saga series.
    Tony Stark and the Infinity Saga: Eucatastrophe and Sacrifice

  10. 399: More Questions Answered - Myth and Taylor Swift

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    07/11/25
    8 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    What Do You Mean, There’s More to This? In this episode, we answer a listener's question about Taylor Swift that leads us into a conversation about symbols and meaning, religious iconography, wild truth, and seeing reality through what’s occurring in the sacraments.
    399: More Questions Answered - Myth and Taylor Swift

  11. Just do the right thing

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    07/04/25
    4 mins
    By Craig Donofrio | Troy Neujahr
    . . . which is exactly what Jesus did for you. He suffered for your sin, the righteous for the unrighteous.
    Just do the right thing

  12. Church without God

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    06/18/25
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    David and Adam discuss a recent CBS show from its State of Spirituality series, which examines how atheists and agnostics are creating communities with their own set of rituals that often mimic Christian ones. You can find the show here.
    Church without God