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  • February

    February
    Feb 29 2024

    In this episode, we read George MacDonald’s poem, “February,” from, “A Book of Strife in the Form of a Diary of an Old Soul.” We look at how this poem may reflect George MacDonald’s wrestling with God, winter, and his relationship with writing. We explore aspects of fatherlessness, death, light, and what it means to be a child. This episode contains spoilers from Sir Gibbie and Castle Warlock!

    References:

    February by George MacDonald

    Wintesr in the World: A Journey through the Anglo Saxon Year by Eleanor Parker

    Beowulf

    St. Blaise (blessing of throats with candles)

    The Book of Job on Bible Gateway

    The Tale of Prince Ivan and the Grey Wolf (In a Certain Kingdom)

    Till we Have Faces by CS Lewis (a retelling of the myth of Cupid and Psyche

    The Return of the King by JRR Tolkien

    The Lord of Spirits Podcast

    The Tempest by Shakespeare

    This Jungian Life: Healing a Negative Father Complex

    Sir Gibbie by George MacDonald

    Castle Warlock by George MacDonald

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    1 Std. und 1 Min.
  • The Giant's Heart Part II

    The Giant's Heart Part II
    Feb 20 2024
    In this episode, we read the second half of George MacDonald's fairy tale, "The Giant's Heart." For Catherine, this is the first time reading the ending. We explore the themes found in the conclusion of this intriguing and amusing story. We are also looking for listener suggestions for future episodes! See our contact info in the references notes below! References:

    The Giant’s Heart by George MacDonald

    AKubitzDesign on Etsy

    Morgan Creek Vineyards

    Bluebeard

    Fitcher’s Bird

    The Singing Springing Lark

    Marryng Mr. Rochester: Redeeming the Negative Father Complex by Lisa Marchiano

    Inner Work: Using Dreams and Active Imagination for Personal Growth by Robert Johnson

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    49 Min.
  • The Giant's Heart Part I

    The Giant's Heart Part I
    Jan 19 2024

    In this episode, we read the first half of George MacDonald's fairy tale, "The Giant's Heart." We explore the themes found in this intriguing and amusing story.

    References:


    The Giant’s Heart by George MacDonald

    Say Something in (Manx/Cornish/Welsh/Dutch/Cornish/Spanish)

    Dr. Jordan Peterson on parents fighting in front of children (youtube clip)

    Hansel and Gretel (Rika Lesser and Paul O. Zelinsky)

    The Odyssey by Homer

    Jack and the Beanstalk (John Howe)

    Anima and Animus in Fairy tales by Marie Louise von Franz

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    57 Min.
  • The Sangreal

    The Sangreal
    Jan 5 2024

    In this episode, we're all about Arthurian Romance as we read and discuss George MacDonald's poem, "The Sangreal." We'd love to hear your opinion on the debate we had during the discussion! See our contact info at the bottom of the show notes or vote in our poll on Spotify!

    References:

    The Sangreal by George MacDonald

    White Boxer Coffee Company

    Sweet Burley Tobacco by the Country Squire

    Saint Thomas Aquinas College

    King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table (Translated by Roger Lancelyn Green

    Monty Python and the Holy Grail

    Castle Warlock by George MacDonald

    Bone: Dying into Life by Marion Woodman

    The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky

    The Dream of the Rood (Anglo Saxon Poem)

    Winters in the World by Eleanor Parker

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    59 Min.
  • Halloween Special: 3 Poems

    Halloween Special: 3 Poems
    Oct 30 2023

    In this special Halloween Episode, Shaun's new microphone makes its debute! Catherine shares the joy of celebrating Halloween. And we read three "spooky" poems by George MacDonald! Happy Halloween everyone!

    References:

    A Mammon Marriage by George MacDonald

    The Dead Hand by George MacDonald

    A Dead House by George MacDonald

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    16 Min.
  • The Castle: Part II

    The Castle: Part II
    Oct 23 2023

    In this episode, we finish reading George MacDonald's short story, the Castle. We then discuss the many treasures found within this "castle."

    Refrences:

    The Castle by George MacDonald

    Parenting from the Inside Out by Dan Siegel and Mary Hartzel

    In a Certain Kingdom: Vasilisa the Beautiful

    “The Word became flesh to make us ‘partakers of the divine nature’: ‘For this is why the Word became man, and the Son of God became the Son of man: so that man, by entering into communion with the Word and thus receiving divine sonship, might become a son of God.’ ‘For the Son of God became man so that we might become God.’ ‘The only-begotten Son of God, wanting to make us sharers in his divinity, assumed our nature, so that he, made man, might make men gods.’"

    -Catechism of the Catholic Church, 460

    Luke 17:20-21

    The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis

    The Epiphany of the Eye by Tudor Mitrovic

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    1 Std. und 2 Min.
  • The Castle: Part I

    The Castle: Part I
    Oct 23 2023

    In this episode, we read and discuss the first section of George MacDonald's short story, "The Castle."

    References:

    The Castle by George MacDonald

    The Interior Castle by Saint Teresa of Avila

    Wounded by Love by Saint Porphyrios

    In a Certain Kingdom: Sister Alionushka and Brother Ivanushka

    How the Scots Invented the Modern World by Arthur Herman

    Psychology of Religion: East and West by Carl Jung

    Trauma and the Soul by Donald Kalsched

    Lord of Spirits: Fall of Man Part II: Crouching Sin, Hidden Dragon

    Alypius' Loft

    Dark Night of the Soul by Saint John of the Cross

    This Jungian Life: Understanding Loss of Soul

    Sir Gawain and the Green Knight translated by JRR Tolkien

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    1 Std. und 27 Min.
  • Willie's Question

    Willie's Question
    Oct 23 2023

    In this episode we explore the various themes found in George MacDonald's poem, "Willie's Question." Themes discussed include inflation and deflation, virtue, and most importantly: rabbits!

    References:

    Willie's Question by George MacDonald


    Saint Thomas Aquinas on souls


    Saint Maximos the Confessor: On the Ecclesiastical Mystagogy


    She by Robert Johnson


    Till We have Faces by CS Lewis (The myth of Psyche and Cupid retold)


    Saint Gianna Molla quote on charity


    Saint Augustine: Homily 9 on the First Epistle of John


    This Jungian Life: You're Not a Fraud: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome


    Matt Rhule: A Look N Episode 3


    Sound of Freedom


    Sir Gibbie by George MacDonald


    Phillipians 2:5-11


    George MacDonald and Us Patreon Page


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    1 Std. und 15 Min.