Promoting deep friendship through theology, literature, and the Christian imagination.

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&#34;There&#39;s only three things I love in this world: Jesus, Tolkien, and Cake.&#34; -Chris Stratton.The Reverend Chris Stratton, who did not actually say the above words, was nevertheless the obvious choice to discuss this delightful fairy tale from our favorite pipe-smoking Catholic.Producer Jordan weighs in, and Wes walks in the house halfway through and listens thoughtfully. I could have cut it out, but I chose not to because...Boonfellows!Read the story and join in on the conversation.J.R.R. Tolkien:<ol><li>Smith of Wootton Major</li><li>On Fairy Stories</li></ol> Also discussed...C.S. Lewis<ol><li>Meditation In A Toolshed</li><li>The Great Divorce</li><li>The Abolition of Man</li></ol>

Smith of Wootton Major - JRR Tolkien (feat. Rev. Chris Stratton)

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Alex Brouwer joins the pod! We read and discuss one non-fiction essay, and two poems by Wendell Berry. The poems are short, and the essay is good (the poems are good too). Give them a read/listen. Wendell himself reads The Mad Farmer in the link below!Quick message from the future: We&#39;ve procured a nicer mic and filled my living room with duvet and pillows. The sound quality will rise like the pitch of Gene Wilder&#39;s voice<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOnMNv_oQ4A" rel="nofollow"> in this scene</a>. Thanks for sticking with us for these first few...Wendell Berry:<ol><li>Poetry and Marriage: The Use of Old Forms (1982), collected in <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Standing-Words-Essays-Wendell-Berry/dp/1582437459" rel="nofollow">Standing By Words</a></li><li><a href="https://onbeing.org/poetry/the-contrariness-of-the-mad-farmer/" rel="nofollow">The Contrariness of the Mad Farmer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR6SKaNCdaI" rel="nofollow">Whatever is Foreseen in Joy</a></li></ol>

Wendell Berry - Poetry and Marriage (feat. Alex Brouwer)

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Trevor and Remington discuss Jack London&#39;s short story &#34;To Build A Fire,&#34; and completely forget to introduce themselves. Trevor is the one who enunciates. Remington is the one with the laugh. You&#39;ll know it when you hear it...Read (or reread) this fantastic short story, and join us for a discussion on Theology, Literature, and reasons why you should always travel with a boonfellow!

To Build A Fire - Jack London

Promoting deep friendship through theology, literature, and the Christian imagination.