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Mythic MissionS3 E1 Mythic Mission: "The Heart of the Wise is in the House of Mourning": An Interview with Pastor Mark VroegopThis episode is dedicated in loving memory to my Dad, David George Jahosky, Sr. I miss and love you so much.
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Mythic MissionS2 E 14 Mythic Mission: Titan Strong AMA #2This is my second semester in which I share an "AMA" (ask me anything) discussion with my college students at SPC. This is my Monday Wednesday 10am Fall 2023 class. Enjoy these bright young people's questions and my responses!2023-10-181h 07
Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute#54 Unlocking the Treasures of Tolkien: A Journey Into Faith & Mythology | Guest: Michael JahoskyIn this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of J.R.R. Tolkien and his profound impact on literature, Christianity, and the human imagination with our guestMichael Jahosky, author of "The Good News of the Return of the King."Here's a sneak peek of the questions answered and topics discussed in this thought-provoking episode:
What makes J.R.R. Tolkien an important author?
What is Tolkien trying to accomplish in his writings? What is the connection of his stories to his worldview?
What is Michael Jahosky's favorite Tolkien work, and why?
What work of Tolkien's...2023-07-1248 min
Mythic MissionS2 E13 of Mythic Mission: "Things Don't Get Easier, But You Keep Getting Better": An Interview with Coach PJ ShirdanAWWWWWWWWWWW YEAA! Honored to have another one of my boxing coaches on the show today share his life story, how he came to faith in Christ, mental health, the importance of community and vulnerability for men, football, boxing, and much more. I pray that this episode inspires you and blesses you in some way.
Check out Fight Camp here!: https://joinfightcamp.com/2023-06-221h 09
Mythic MissionS2 E12 of Mythic Mission: Titan Strong AMA #1For the first time ever, I invited my Summer 2023 students to record a podcast episode with me as part of their class discussion grade in an "AMA" (Ask me Anything) format, and the results were amazing! Great hearts and minds here in this class, and very proud of them and honored to be their professor. We cover a LOT of important topics today. I hope you enjoy this showcase of the amazing students we have here at St Petersburg College2023-06-142h 07Mythic MissionS2 E11: "The Sweet Science of 'Philoxophy'" with Dr. Gordon MarinoYou heard it first! I coined a new word! The title says it all folks. I pray you are blessed by (and enjoy) this informal, Italian kitchen table-like Socratic dialogue between my guest and I, who have quite a lot in common. Okay, see ya--I'm flying out to study under Dr. Marino both inside and outside of the ring!
https://wp.stolaf.edu/philosophy/gordon-marino/
https://www.amazon.com/Existentialists-Survival-Guide-Authentically-Inauthentic/dp/0062436007/ref=asc_df_0062436007/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=375302224058&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2294339463859405426&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012142&hvtargid...2023-05-191h 01
Mythic MissionS2 E10: "The Road Goes Ever On": A Second Interview with Dr. Paul GouldMy second interview with Dr. Paul Gould of Palm Beach Atlantic University is about his most recent book, A Good and True Story, which you can find here: http://www.bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/a-good-and-true-story/407320 or on Amazon. Learn more about PBA's Program which Gould is the director of here: https://www.pba.edu/
Please consider supporting our show! Thank you for listening!2023-03-031h 02Mythic MissionS2E9 Mythic Mission: An Interview with Dr. Sharon Dirckx about her book "Am I Just My Brain?"First academic interview of the new year! Listen in to my discussion with Dr. Sharon Dirckx about the mind/body problem, the question of identity, and why the view that we are JUST our brains does not convince. Find her book here!:
https://www.amazon.com/Am-I-Just-My-Brain/dp/178498275X2023-01-2050 min
Mythic MissionS2E8 Fighting the Good Fight with Tommy DuquetteMy comeback episode! In this episode, I get personal and give my audience a status report on how I've been doing before introducing my guest. If you're part of the Mythic Mission Facebook group (by becoming a Patreon member--go to www.mythicmission.com to learn how), then you've probably already heard this update...but for those of you who haven't, in the first few minutes, I give you an update on what I've been dealing with the last 6 months. Then, I connect this to why I invited Tommy Duquette, co-founder of the at home fitness and boxing program called...2022-12-1648 min
Well Earned Comforts: A Tolkien PodcastConcerning Allegory: Our first guest, Michael JahoskySeth and Sam have the utmost honor in hosting the prestigious guest, Michael Jahosky. They discuss faith, allegory, and the Rings of Power. Michael is a humanities professor who wrote the book, The Good News of the Return of the King: the Gospel in Middle Earth.Share your Tolkien story or reach out to us at Wecpodcast@gmail.com. Also, go subscribe to Michael's podcast, Mythic Mission. https://lastdunadancom.wordpress.com/2022/10/02/welcome-back-to-the-mission/2022-10-311h 19
Christian Nerds Unite PodcastIs There Good News In Middle Earth?With the release of Amazon's The Rings of Power, I wanted us to revisit our interview with Professor Michael Jahosky author of The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle-Earth. Michael shares his heart for the Gospel and his knowledge of Middle Earth. Let us know about your first experience with the Lord of The Rings.Buy the book "The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle-earth"https://amzn.to/3Axj3qSConnect with Micheal here:https://lastdunadancom.wordpress.com/The video version is here: https://www.youtube.com/christiannerdsunite?sub...2022-09-131h 07
Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute#13 Why You Need “Imaginative Apologetics” and Stories to Teach Your Kids the Faith | Guest: Michael JahoskyThere seems to be an innate desire in the human heart to hear—and to tell—good stories. It seems to be the way we are wired.
Stories entertain us. They communicate ideas. They are powerful. They shape our identity. And we are hardwired to appreciate and retell them.
The Christian view is that our love of stories has been given to us by our Creator. It was God who has designed us to value stories.
And there is a way of using stories to capture the imagination of people, in order to share, and even defend the Chrstian worldview. In t...2022-07-2759 min
Finding IdeasWhy Parables are True Stories with Prof. Michael JahoskyThis is is my conversation with professor Michael Jahosky. Michael is a Tolkien scholar and author of the book "The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle Earth." We talk about Michael's life, the overview and thesis of Michael's book, and in which way (exactly) Middle Earth is a real place. I was delighted that I was able to talk with professor Jahosky and have learned much from him over the last year from his book and podcast. Michael's book (leave a review on Amazon for him!): https://www.amazon.com/Good-News-Return-King-Middle-earth...2022-06-0700 min
Mythic MissionS2E7 Mythic Mission: "Be Holy, Because I am Holy": An Interview with Dr. Christopher YuanOn today’s show, I am interviewing Dr. Christopher Yuan, who graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 2005 and received a master’s in biblical exegesis in 2007 and a doctorate of ministry in 2014.Christopher taught the Bible at Moody Bible Institute for twelve years and his speaking ministry on faith and sexuality has reached five continents. He speaks at conferences, on college campuses, and in churches. Dr. Yuan has co-authored with his mother their memoir, Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son’s Journey to God, A Broken Mother’s Search for Hope, which has sold over 100,000 copies and is now i...2022-06-031h 16Mythic MissionS2E6 Mythic Mission: "I Wonder What Sort of a Tale We've Fallen Into?": An Interview with Dr. Jessica Hooten WilsonHello everyone! Welcome to S2E6 of Mythic Mission with Professor Michael Jahosky, a podcast which explores J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis's understanding of myth as "grand narrative" and its relationship with various disciplines of the Humanities from a Christian perspective. On today’s show, I am interviewing Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson who is the Louise Cowan Scholar in Residence at the University of Dallas. She is the author of several books, but most recently, The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Saints. She has received numerous fellowships, grants, and awards, including a...2022-05-2653 minMythic MissionS2E5 Mythic Mission: Mythic Mission Tabletop Apologetics--and More Important Updates!!!Exciting announcements, including a new branch to our ministry! Never a better time to support our ministry on Patreon--go to www.mythicmission.com and find a link to our Patreon page there.
JUST FYI, there are two edited portions of this episode because I had someone ring my doorbell. Happens about 30 minutes in--I just wanted to once again say, I owe such a huge debt to Drs. Paul Gould and Louis Markos (part of my thanks got cut off) and then to also remind you that if you've read my book, PLEASE leave a REVIEW AND RATING o...2022-05-1940 min
I Might Believe in FaeriesACKSHUALLY, Tolkien Loved Allegories (ft. Michael Jahosky)Professor and Tolkien scholar, Michael Jahosky, joins me on the show to discuss his book, The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle Earth. We talk about myth, parables, fairy stories and allegories and what they have to do with The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and The Silmarillion. Michael is also the host of the Mythic Mission podcast where he explores the intersection of myth and various disciplines of the Humanities from a Christian perspective with J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Michael Jahosky's Book/WebsiteThe Good News o...2022-05-151h 27Mythic Mission"He Descended to the Dead...On the Third Day he Rose from the Dead": Mythic Mission Holy Week 2022In this special Holy Week 2022 Mythic Mission episode, I once again return to the topic of Holy Saturday (with visual aids this time!) and explore what it means that Jesus "descended to the dead." Then, I address the argument that Easter, like Christmas, is a pagan holiday that the Church borrowed from surrounding pagan cultures/myths and finish with a lesson on the relationship between the true myth of Jesus Christ and all the others.2022-04-161h 35Mythic MissionS2E4 of Mythic Mission: The Medieval Mind of C.S. Lewis: An Interview with Dr. Jason M. BaxterJason Baxter is an associate professor of fine arts and humanities at Wyoming Catholic College, a speaker, author, and college professor. He writes on the relevance of medieval thought, literature, and art, especially, as it relates to medieval mysticism, Dante, and C.S. Lewis. He is the author of The Infinite Beauty of the World: Dante’s Encyclopedia and the Names of God, and A Beginner’s Guide to Dante’s Divine Comedy. Learn more about our guest today at his website:
https://www.jasonmbaxter.com/--where you can also buy a signed copy of the book
B...2022-03-091h 01Mythic MissionS2E3: "The King Lives Within Us All": J.R.R. Tolkien and the Issue of Allegory, Dedicated to my Aunt Dale"The King lives within all of us!" My Aunt Dale wrote this to me in one of the many emails we sent back and forth over the last few years about my book. She then went on to say that my book helps you understand how we are all "made in the image of God." This episode is dedicated to my Aunt Dale who just passed away on Ash Wednesday of 2022 after a heroic battle with cancer. I took today off to pray, read, reflect, and grieve, and to be there for my Mom, who was very close with her...2022-03-031h 37Mythic MissionS2E2 Mythic Mission: "Tom is Master": An Interview with C.R. Wiley about his book "In the House of Tom Bombadil"Who is Tom Bombadil? Why should you care? Tune in to find out!
Join us on the Mission here and get cool Mythic Mission merch AND an opportunity to collaborate with us: www.patreon.com/mythicmission
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More about our guest here: https://crwiley.com/
Where to buy Wiley's book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09LSCR7LT/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i02022-02-2558 minMythic MissionS2E1 of Mythic Mission: Join us on the Mission!This is a REVISED version of the first episode some of you may have already listened to. It's worth another listen, as I've created even more opportunities for you to join us on the Mission, unlock really cool perks (I hope you'll think so!) and get awesome Mythic Mission merchandise even at the lowest $3 tier! The coffee mugs are now available even at the $5 monthly tier! Please listen to learn more about our new private Facebook Group you'll gain access to if you become a Patreon supporter of ours and some general updates to our website and more! See...2022-02-1930 min
Christian Nerds Unite PodcastCan You Find Faith In Middle Earth?This week we are revisiting our interview with Professor Michael Jahosky author of The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle-Earth. Michael shares his heart for the Gospel and his knowledge of Middle Earth. Let us know about your first experience with the Lord of The Rings.The video version is here:https://www.youtube.com/christiannerdsunite?sub_confirmation=1I host my podcast with Captivate, the world's only growth-oriented podcast host™ - you can too, and get your first 7-days totally free! Clickinghttps://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=rickypopeMy Microphone - Electro-Voice RE20https://amzn.to...2022-01-111h 07
Mythic MissionMythic Mission #34: "Investigating the Incarnation": An Interview with Detective J. Warner Wallace about his book Person of InterestOur final episode of 2021 and the end of Season 1 for Mythic Mission! Don't miss this INCREDIBLE interview with Detective J Warner Wallace about his book, Person of Interest! We talk about reasonable doubt and possible doubt, Christianity as myth (understood as true story about reality/"grand narrative"/"narrated worldview" NOT untrue story!), Christianity and other religions, the alleged borrowing from other religions by the Church and so much more!
Link to buy the book!: https://www.amazon.com/Person-Interest-Jesus-Matters-Rejects/dp/B08QDTF8TZ
https://personofinterestbook.com/
https://coldcasechristianity.com/
www.mythicmission.com 2021-12-111h 04
Theology on AirFrom Monsters to Kings: Can Middle-Earth Help You Understand the Bible? With Michael Jahosky.Author of the "The Good News of the Return of the King", Michael Jahosky joins us to talk about "Lord of the Rings" and how it is a kind of parable to the good news of Jesus Christ. If you are a LOTR fan, you won't want to miss it! Learn more about Michael here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Tfvl8A6qjSERHXKavGWvf2021-12-071h 07Mythic MissionMythic Mission #33: Mama and Papa Bears Unite! An Interview with Amy DavisonAmy Davison is a former Air Force veteran-turned-writer and podcast cohost for Mama Bear Apologetics®. She received her MA in Christian apologetics from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and loves helping parents raise their children to be warriors in the faith. She specializes in biblical sexuality, how to incorporate apologetics into parenting, and cultural challenges to the faith. Amy is co-author of Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality with Hillary Morgan Ferrer, which we will be discussing today!
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Ferrer a...2021-12-031h 08Mythic MissionMythic Mission #32: "Art is the Signature of Man": An Interview with Professor Miguel Benitez Jr.Miguel Benitez Jr lives in South West Florida where he is an instructor of humanities. He is also a PhD candidate in Humanities at Faulkner University. Miguel’s research focuses on GK Chesterton’s philosophy of art and beauty. His goal is to point people to goodness, truth, and beauty, which is ultimately to point people to Jesus. On today's episode, I talk to Miguel about G.K. Chesterton, art, beauty, religion, and more! Check it out!
http://www.miguelbenitezjr.com/
www.mythicmission.com2021-10-231h 03
Christian Nerds Unite PodcastAre There Christlike Figures In The Lord Of The Rings?Today on the Christian Nerds Unite podcast I continue my interview with Professor Michael Jahosky author of The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle-earth.You can connect with Michael here:mythicmission.comGet your copy of the book here:https://amzn.to/3ph1PfoCheck out our new store:https://shop.christiannerdsunite.com/The video version is here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDPemMBnO01ShGggVEw2STA?sub_confirmation=1I host my podcast with Captivate, the world's only growth-oriented podcast host™ - you can too, and get your first 7-days totally free! Clickinghttps://www.captivate.fm/signup?re...2021-10-1937 min
Christian Nerds Unite PodcastIs the Lord Of The Rings a Christian Allegory?Today on the Christian Nerds Unite podcast Ricky interviews Professor Michael Jahosky, author of "The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle-earth". We discuss Christian themes in the Lord of the Rings.Buy the book "The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle-earth"https://amzn.to/3Axj3qSConnect with Micheal here:https://lastdunadancom.wordpress.com/Check out our new store:https://shop.christiannerdsunite.com/The video version is here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDPemMBnO01ShGggVEw2STA?sub_confirmation=1I host my podcast with Captivate, the world's only growth-oriented podcast...2021-10-1236 minMythic MissionMythic Mission #31: Science and the Mind of the Maker: An Interview with Dr. Melissa Cain TravisDr. Travis earned a Ph.D. in Humanities with a Philosophy concentration from Faulkner University, where her dissertation research focused on the natural philosophy and natural theology of Johannes Kepler. She earned a Master of Arts in Science and Religion from Biola University and a Bachelor of Science in general biology from Campbell University. She has taught courses in philosophy, ancient culture, and science & faith since 2013. She is also a member of the writing team at Worldview Bulletin.
Mythic Mission: www.mythicmission.com
The Society for Women of Letters: https://societyforwomenofletters.com/
Science and...2021-10-081h 13Mythic MissionMythic Mission #13: Tolkien's Sacramental Vision of RealityIn today's surprise episode, I discuss what Sacramentalism is and how it is related to "Tolkien's art of the parable," the difference between "Looking at" and "Looking Along," and religious pluralism, among other things.2021-10-0856 minMythic MissionMythic Mission #30: "Christianity Cross-Examined": An Interview with Professor Ken SamplesPhilosopher and theologian, Kenneth Richard Samples is a senior research scholar at Reasons to Believe. Ken is an experienced educator who has taught courses in philosophy and religion at several schools and is currently an adjunct instructor of apologetics at Biola University. Kenneth seeks to encourage Christians to develop a logically defensible faith and challenges skeptics to engage Christianity at a philosophical worldview level. His books include Christianity Cross-Examined, Classic Christian Thinkers, and God among Sages.
Book Link:
https://www.amazon.com/Christianity-Cross-Examined-Rational-Relevant-Good/dp/1886653984/ref=sr_1_3?crid=4WD4WXEL36VU&dchild=1&keywords=christianity+cross+examined...2021-09-171h 16
The Logos ProjectE26 An Ode to Tolkien (with Prof. Jahosky)Level: intermediate In this episode I talk with Professor Michael Jahosky about the great JRR Tolkien. Please check out Professor Jahosky's Podcast/YouTube channel called "Mythic Mission." www.mythicmission.comAlso check out his book: "The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle Earth," on www.amazon.comIf you enjoy this content, please leave us a review! Intro: Robin Mitchell - purple tide (intro)Outro: Robin Mitchell - purple tide (intro)Support the show2021-09-0349 minMythic MissionMythic Mission #29: "Surprised by Agape": An Interview with Justin WigginsA conversation with my friend Justin Wiggins about his autobiography, Surprised by Agape. This is a members-exclusive episode! Please subscribe!
Buy Justin's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Surprised-Agape-Justin-Wiggins-ebook/dp/B07GQZB5LY/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=surprised+by+agape&qid=1626827323&sr=8-2&asin=B07GQZB5LY&revisionId=9efd44c2&format=1&depth=1
2021-08-281h 04Mythic MissionMythic Mission #28: "Apologists, Assemble!": An Interview with Timothy FoxToday I speak with my friend Timothy Fox about discernment in the arts from a Christian perspective!
Timothy Fox has an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. He loves to talk about apologetics, theology, superheroes, and Star Wars, especially how to use story to explain the Christian worldview. Tim blogs for FreeThinking Ministries and Summit Ministries’ Reflect pop culture blog. He lives on Long Island, New York with his wife and two children.
FreeThinking Ministries: https://freethinkingministries.com/
Summit Ministries: https://www.summit.org/resources/reflect/2021-08-091h 04Mythic MissionMythic Mission #27: "Come Further Up, Come Further in!": A (Second) Interview with Dr. Louis Markos about his book, From Plato to ChristToday, my friend Dr. Louis Markos returns for his second interview. For those that do not know, Dr. Markos was our inaugural guest here on Mythic Mission back in January— although all of our guests and topics have been incredible, it seems Episode #1 is still our most viewed and listened to interview, even 7 months later! Dr. Louis Markos is a Professor of English and Scholar-in-Residence at Houston Baptist University where he holds the Robert H. Ray Chair in Humanities, and he’s here today to speak to us about his new book, which was just released this week, From Plat...2021-08-071h 18Mythic MissionMythic Mission #26: “If fate is kind or cruel, man still must try”: An Analysis of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and The Green Knight FilmIn this episode, I give an in depth look at the Medieval Chivalric Romance, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and compare it to The Green Knight (2021, David Lowery) film adaptation that was just released. In addition, I explore whether the poem is an allegory or a sacramental story, what the "Kappa element of Romance" is and how it's on full display in both poem and movie, how J.R.R. Tolkien's concept of "eucatastrophe" is present in the poem (and not, in my opinion, in the film!), and more! *SPOILER ALERT! PLEASE DON"T LISTEN if you want...2021-08-051h 36Mythic MissionMythic Mission #25: Stronger Spells: An Interview with Dr. Justin Ariel BaileyIn this episode, Dr. Bailey and I speak about his book, Reimagining Apologetics, and the importance of the imagination and myth in doing apologetics. Also, lots of Tolkien (and Lewis) references!
Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Reimagining-Apologetics-Beauty-Faith-Secular-ebook/dp/B085G2D2TS
Follow Justin and check out his series, Tolkien Tuesdays on his website here: https://pjustin.com/2021-08-0259 minMythic MissionMythic Mission #24: "This is the Way": An Interview with Dr. Michael WardIn this episode, I interview the English scholar Dr. Michael Ward about his new book, "After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man" and C.S. Lewis's Abolition of Man. Above all, this is a conversation about one of the most important topics of all: the doctrine of objective value; whether our thoughts and speech about reality are really true or really false, or simply a matter of taste and opinion ("to each his/her own". The doctrine of objective value affects Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.
If you want to learn more about Dr. Micha...2021-07-301h 05Mythic MissionMythic Mission #23: "Why I Still Believe": An Interview with Professor MaryJo SharpA former atheist who came to faith, Professor Mary Jo Sharp has experienced two worlds of American culture: the post- Christian culture of the Pacific Northwest and the evangelical culture of the Bible Belt. She first encountered apologetics in her own spiritual search while seeking answers. Mary Jo is now an assistant professor of apologetics at Houston Baptist University and the founder and director of Confident Christianity Apologetics Ministry. She has been featured in Christianity Today’s cover story “The Unexpected Defenders” and is an international speaker on apologetics, focusing on love and logic to uncover truth. She lives with her husban...2021-07-161h 01
The Tolkien Road0247 - The Good News of the Return of the King: An Interview with Michael JahoskyJohn interviews author Michael Jahosky on his book The Good News of the Return of the King. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.2021-06-281h 14Mythic MissionMythic Mission # 22: “Estel” (Hope): Kingship and Incarnation in Middle earth with Dr. Brad BirzerThis episode was streamed on Facebook LIVE as well. Today, I talk with Dr. Brad Birzer about the "central explanatory text" of Tolkien's mythology, "The Debate of Finrod and Andreth," which you can find in Volume X, Morgoth's Ring, of the History of Middle earth series edited by Christopher Tolkien. We also discuss Tolkien's views on monarchy, how it intersects with his theology, and how the theme of God as king--a very prominent theme in the Bible-- permeates his mythology.
You can learn more about Dr. Birzer here: https://bradbirzer.com/
His book, which we also...2021-06-0454 minMythic MissionMythic Mission #21: The Cross and the Purple, Christianity and Stoicism in Dialogue, with Donald RobertsonIn this episode, I interview one of my favorite authors, Donald Robertson, who is a Cognitive Behavioral Psychologist and a student of Greco-Roman Philosophy, especially Stoicism. This is a topic special to me because I spent 6 weeks in Rome for a study abroad program where I not only crystalized my decision to study Greco-Roman and Biblical history, philosophy, religion, and the arts, but met my best friend and future wife (and the co-host of Mythic Mission!), Sarah. Marcus Aurelius's Meditations has always been a part of my life, and today we discuss, among other things, what the Cross has t...2021-05-141h 17
Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 421 - The Gospel In Middle Earth with Michael T. JahoskyMichael T. Jahosky - The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle EarthAlthough many people today reject Christianity for intellectual reasons, greater numbers of people are rejecting Christianity because it does not engage their imagination. Christians must not only demonstrate that the Christian worldview is true, but that it is also good, beautiful, and relevant. The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle-earth is a book that endeavors to show the truth, goodness, and beauty of Jesus Christ, the gospel, and the biblical metanarrative by engaging the...2021-05-1353 min
Rick Lee James Podcast NetworkVoices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 421 - The Gospel In Middle Earth with Michael T. JahoskyMichael T. Jahosky - The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle EarthAlthough many people today reject Christianity for intellectual reasons, greater numbers of people are rejecting Christianity because it does not engage their imagination. Christians must not only demonstrate that the Christian worldview is true, but that it is also good, beautiful, and relevant. The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle-earth is a book that endeavors to show the truth, goodness, and beauty of Jesus Christ, the gospel, and the biblical metanarrative...2021-05-1253 min
Rick Lee James Podcast NetworkEpisode 421: The Gospel In Middle Earth with Michael T. JahoskyMichael T. Jahosky - The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle Earth Although many people today reject Christianity for intellectual reasons, greater numbers of people are rejecting Christianity because it does not engage their imagination. Christians must not only demonstrate that the Christian worldview is true, but that it is also good, beautiful, and relevant. The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle-earth is a book that endeavors to show the truth, goodness, and beauty of Jesus Christ, the g...2021-05-1253 min
Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Episode 421: The Gospel In Middle Earth with Michael T. JahoskyMichael T. Jahosky - The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle Earth
Although many people today reject Christianity for intellectual reasons, greater numbers of people are rejecting Christianity because it does not engage their imagination. Christians must not only demonstrate that the Christian worldview is true, but that it is also good, beautiful, and relevant. The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle-earth is a book that endeavors to show the truth, goodness, and beauty of Jesus Christ, the gospel, and the biblical metanarrative b...2021-05-1253 minMythic MissionMythic Mission #20: Kierkegaard and the Art of Indirect Communication with Dr. Aaron SimmonsMYTH, epistemology, faith, indirect communication, apologetics, and Kierkegaard oh my! All of these subjects and more come up in today's AWESOME episode with my new friend, Dr. Aaron Simmons. There's a lot to love from today's show, so be sure to take notes.
*I hope you'll consider going to the main page of Mythic Mission today and click the "Support" button to help support the release of more great episodes that we have been offering for free. I will continue to offer these for free, but we are asking for you to consider supporting o...2021-05-111h 24Mythic MissionMythic Mission #19: "Fine Fabling": Tolkien's Modern Reading with Dr. Holly OrdwayOn today's 19th episode, I speak with Dr. Holly Ordway about her new book, "Tolkien's Modern Reading: Middle earth Beyond the Middle Ages" and the diverse array of literary influences which helped fertilize Tolkien's rich and deep imagination, and which ultimately had an impact on the writing of his Middle earth legendarium. Not all the influences had an equal impact, and none of them invite "this equals that" correspondences between the works which influenced Tolkien and his legendarium. Nevertheless, Tolkien was influenced by modern literature and did read beyond the Middle Ages, and these modern authors' works did exert an influ...2021-04-281h 00
Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute2 Things About The Bible That Prove It's Written By God | Michael Jahosky (THINKPOD)If you’re already a follower of Jesus, then odds are good that you already believe the Bible is the word of God. Although Scripture has many human authors (about 40), the Divine Author, overseeing the process of its writing, is the Lord Himself. In fact, because the Bible consists of 66 books, all of them breathed out by God and given for our benefit (2 Timothy 3:16), you could say that God is both the Author and General Editor, making sure the right stuff is included, the wrong stuff is excluded, and the whole “series” (really more like a library) fits together as a c...2021-04-141h 20Mythic MissionMythic Mission #18: Tolkien, Lewis, and Sayers Walk into a Pub...A Conversation with Dr. David Downing and Dr. Crystal DowningOn the 18th episode of Mythic Mission, Sarah and I interview Dr. David and Crystal Downing who are co-chairs and co-directors of the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College in Illinois. Join us as we discuss the writings of C.S. Lewis, Dorothy Sayers and J.R.R. Tolkien and the impact that their Christian faith had on their fictional writings! Enjoy the show, and if you want to learn more about the Downings or the Wade Center, go here:
David Downing: https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/academic-centers/wadecenter/about/staff/david-c-downing/
Crystal Downing: https://ww...2021-04-061h 08Mythic MissionMythic Mission #17: "He Descended to the Dead"A special Holy Saturday podcast episode covering the topic of Holy Saturday, different conceptions of Purgatory, and an exploration of the ideas of Matthew Emerson and Jerry Walls in their respective books, "He Descended to the Dead": An Evangelical Theology of Holy Saturday and "Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory."2021-04-031h 32Mythic MissionMythic Mission #16: "The Crownless Again Shall be King": A Special Easter Message 2021In this episode, I give an argument that appeals to the mind and the heart for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. And yes, there are Tolkien references, of course.2021-03-301h 34Mythic MissionMythic Mission #15: Chesterton and Tolkien on Myth, Imagination, and the Gospel with Joseph PearceFor Mythic Mission's 15th episode, I interview Joseph Pearce, author of Frodo's Journey: Discovering the Hidden Meaning of the Lord of the Rings (among many other excellent books) about G.K. Chesterton's philosophy of myth, why the Christian story--and the Incarnation--is the "master key" to understanding reality, and Chesterton's influence on both Tolkien and Lewis. To learn more about Joseph Pearce, please visit his website here:
https://jpearce.co/about/2021-03-2252 min
Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis PodcastS4E47 – AH – “After Hours” with Michael JahoskyToday we journey to Middle-Earth with Professor Michael Jahosky. Michael released his book, The Good News of The Return Of The King: The Gospel in Middle-Earth, at the end of last year in which looks at the use of language, allegory, and metaphor in Tolkien's Legendarium.2021-03-1852 min
Podcast Episode Archives - Pints With JackS4E47 – AH – “After Hours” with Michael JahoskyToday we journey to Middle-Earth with Professor Michael Jahosky. Michael released his book, The Good News of The Return Of The King: The Gospel in Middle-Earth, at the end of last year in which looks at the use of language, allegory, and metaphor in Tolkien's Legendarium.2021-03-1800 min
Podcast – Restless PilgrimPWJ: S4E47 – AH – “After Hours” with Michael JahoskyToday we journey to Middle-Earth with Professor Michael Jahosky. Michael released his book, The Good News of The Return Of The King: The Gospel in Middle-Earth, at the end of last year in which looks at the use of language, allegory, and metaphor in Tolkien's Legendarium.2021-03-1800 minRestless PilgrimPWJ: S4E47 – AH – “After Hours” with Michael JahoskyToday we journey to Middle-Earth with Professor Michael Jahosky. Michael released his book, The Good News of The Return Of The King: The Gospel in Middle-Earth, at the end of last year in which looks at the use of language, allegory, and metaphor in Tolkien's Legendarium.2021-03-1800 minMythic MissionMythic Mission #14: My Pints with Jack InterviewOn today's 14th episode of Mythic Mission, I am very grateful for my friend David Bates @ Pints with Jack (https://www.pintswithjack.com/) who has graciously allowed me to share his interview with me about my book, "The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle earth" that I did on his show in early March 2021. This was one of my favorite interviews! Enjoy!
2021-03-1752 minMythic MissionMythic Mission #12: Middle-earth is a Real PlaceToday, I discuss two letters of J.R.R. Tolkien--Letter 181 and Letter 211--which have to do with the alleged "historicity" of Middle-earth and whether this does or does not affect the argument that the Incarnation is present in Middle-earth that I have presented in my book, The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle-earth. 2021-02-241h 18
TheopologeticsTheopologetics 015: The Return of the King: A Discussion with Michael JahoskyPodcast audio version of episode 015 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://youtu.be/ZlZV3VbqDns
2021-02-231h 35TheopologeticsTheopologetics 015: The Return of the King: A Discussion with Michael JahoskyPodcast audio version of episode 015 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://youtu.be/ZlZV3VbqDns
2021-02-231h 35Mythic MissionMythic Mission #11: "The Mind of Zeus was Moving Toward its End" with Dr. Matthew SimsThis quote from Homer's Iliad sums up my interview with my good friend and colleague at St. Petersburg College, Dr. Matthew Sims, who is also the author of the forthcoming book: Ancient Greeks on the Human Condition: Themes in the Writings of Homer, Aristophanes, Euripides and Thucydides
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Dr. Sims and I discuss his forthcoming book, myth, and what Christians can learn from reading the Greek classics particularly about the human condition. Dr. Sims presents in his book fo...2021-02-191h 06Mythic MissionMythic Mission #10: Why Narnia Might be More Real Than We ThinkYes, you read the title of today's 10th episode of Mythic Mission correctly! Narnia IS a real place--indeed, it is MORE real than the reality we are currently living in. The realms of Narnia and Middle earth are portraits of reality as it OUGHT to be, and as it will be, according to the Christian worldview. One day, all things will be made new and the New Heaven and New Earth which God began to prepare in Eden, and which came to fruition in the Incarnation (Jesus Christ) will be complete. Narnia and Middle earth are sacramental visions of...2021-02-171h 07Mythic MissionMythic Mission #9: Cultural Apologetics and Myth with Dr. Paul GouldWhat is Cultural Apologetics? What does it have to do with myth? How we can we draw on culture to point people toward Christ? What does it mean to be disenchanted? Re-enchanted? What does it mean to see the world as Jesus does? What does Dr. Gould think of Tolkien and Lewis? Check out our newest episode to find out!
https://www.amazon.com/Cultural-Apologetics-Conscience-Imagination-Disenchanted/dp/0310530490
https://www.pba.edu/directory/gould-paul.html2021-02-0855 minMythic MissionMythic Mission #8: Am I a Roman Catholic?Today, I address this question that I've been asked a lot since the publication of my book where in the Preface, I said that I was returning to the Catholic Church as of Summer/Fall 2020. I explain in today's show that I have not yet made the full transition and that my family and I are still wrestling over this decision. I also bring up several points of agreement that I have with the RC and some concerns about others. Prayers appreciated--I will keep everyone apprised of our decision once it's made, as I know many are interested. Enjoy...2021-02-051h 13Mythic MissionMythic Mission #7: Is The Lord of the Rings an Allegory? With Dr. Devin BrownIs The Lord of the Rings an Allegory? The answer we give in today's episode might surprise you. Most people are familiar with Tolkien's "cordial dislike of allegory," but few are familiar with what else he said in his letters about allegory. In Letter 186, he identifies LOTR as one kind of allegory, but not the type he disliked in Letter 131, which he called "the conscious and intentional" kind of allegory. Joining me to discuss this and to help put our finger on why we love Middle-earth so much is Dr. Devin Brown, who is a Lilly Professor at Asbury...2021-02-0348 minMythic MissionMythic Mission #6: Myth and Typology with Dr. Owen AndersonWhat is typology? How are the concepts of myth and typology related? How do these concepts illuminate our understanding of the relationship between the "Pagan Christs" and Jesus Christ? What role do other non-Christian myths have--or do not have--in our coming to Christ? What about those who have not heard of Christ, have not accepted Christ today? What about those who lived before him? What role in myth and typology play in C.S. Lewis's writings? All these questions and more will be addressed today in my interview with Dr. Owen Anderson, who is professor of philosophy and religious s...2021-01-2957 minMythic MissionMythic Mission #5: Parables are Incarnational StoriesFor this week's midweek episode, the title says it all! In this podcast, I argue that parables are incarnational stories, that they are perfect vehicles for communicating the central truth of the Christian worldview: that God has become human. Parables are in their literary form what they wish to communicate in content: God becoming king on earth as in heaven! In this episode, I talk about the relationship between myth, allegory, parable, and fairy story (content from my book, The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle earth) and argue that many Tolkien scholars...2021-01-271h 13Mythic MissionMythic Mission #4: The Faun's Bookshelf with Dr. Charlie W. Starr"Is Man a Myth"? is one question we try to answer in tonight's episode with my special guest, Dr. Charlie W. Starr, author of The Faun's Bookshelf: C.S. Lewis on Why Myth Matters. In addition to delving into Starr's take on Lewis's understanding of myth, meaning, truth, and reality, I also ask him to share his expertise on C.S. Lewis's handwriting (Dr. Starr is the world's leading expert on Lewis's handwriting!), his own definition of myth, and the value of myth in Christian apologetics and discipleship. We may have raised more questions than we did answer them...2021-01-2557 min
The Signature of Man PodcastJ.R.R. Tolkien's Use of Myth, Parable, and Allegory: An Interview with Michael JahoskyWelcome back to the Signature of Man, a podcast dedicated to pursuing truth in the philosophy of art and beauty.
This is Episode 9 of the Signature of Man podcast and I’m your host Miguel Benitez Jr. In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Michael Jahosky. Due to my posting this interview on multiple platforms, I introduced Michael at the beginning of our discussion, so I won’t do that here.
In this episode Michael and I discuss the idea of myth, parable, and allegory in the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien. We th...2021-01-2458 minMythic MissionMythic Mission #3: Myth, Meaning, Truth, and RealityThis mid week episode deals with the concepts of myth, meaning, truth, and reality as it relates to Christian apologetics and discipleship. In my book, The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle earth, I argue that myth ought to be understood as a "narrated worldview," an understanding that has been established by some top apologists today such as Alister E. McGrath. Moreover, myth is a sacramentally unitive experience, a holistic story that is in form what it is trying to say in content. 2021-01-2040 minMythic MissionMythic Mission #2: "My Road into Jerusalem"Welcome back to Mythic Mission! This week's episode has my beloved best friend and wife, Sarah, interviewing me about the Preface of my book, The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle earth and my journey (my "road into Jerusalem") to become a Christian and Tolkien's role in that journey. We also discuss what a myth is, what it has to do with Christianity (and other religions!), apologetics, and future interviews and episode content to look forward to!
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https://lastdunadancom.wordpress.co...2021-01-181h 11Mythic MissionMythic Mission #1: Dr. Louis Markos and the Myth Made FactMythic Mission's inaugural podcast episode starts off with an interview with Dr. Louis Markos of Houston Baptist University and the author of The Myth Made Fact: Reading the Greek and Roman Myths Through Christian Eyes. Please follow the links below to find and buy his book! https://classicalacademicpress.com/pr... https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Made-Fact...
In this episode, Dr. Markos and I talk about his new book and the concepts of myth, meaning, truth, and reality. We also discuss that the commonly heard argument against Christianity being "just another myth" is in actuality an argument FOR the complete truth of Chris...2021-01-101h 03Mythic MissionMythic Mission (Trailer)2021-01-0800 min
Unbelievable?Finding Jesus in JRR Tolkien and Lord Of The Rings – Holly Ordway and Michael JahoskyJRR Tolkien was a devout Catholic and friend of CS Lewis. Justin is joined by Michael Jahosky author of ‘The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle Earth’ and Holly Ordway, author of ‘Tolkien’s Modern Reading: Middle Earth beyond the Middle Ages’. They discuss the Christian themes in Tolkien’s fantasy writing, his friendship with Lewis, and the way their literature portrays the Christian story.
For Holly Ordway: http://www.hollyordway.com/
For Michael Jahosky: https://wipfandstock.com/9781725263161/the-good-news-of-the-return-of-the-king/
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Unbelievable?JRR Tolkien, Jesus and Lord of the Rings - Holly Ordway & Michael JahoskyJRR Tolkien was a devout Catholic and friend of CS Lewis. Justin is joined by Michael Jahosky author of ‘The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle Earth’ and Holly Ordway, author of ‘Tolkien’s Modern Reading: Middle Earth beyond the Middle Ages’. They discuss the Christian themes in Tolkien’s fantasy writing, his friendship with Lewis, and the way their literature portrays the Christian story.
For Holly Ordway: http://www.hollyordway.com/
For Michael Jahosky: https://wipfandstock...2020-12-311h 23
Unbelievable?JRR Tolkien, Jesus and Lord of the Rings - Holly Ordway & Michael JahoskyJRR Tolkien was a devout Catholic and friend of CS Lewis. Justin is joined by Michael Jahosky author of ‘The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle Earth’ and Holly Ordway, author of ‘Tolkien’s Modern Reading: Middle Earth beyond the Middle Ages’. They discuss the Christian themes in Tolkien’s fantasy writing, his friendship with Lewis, and the way their literature portrays the Christian story.
For Holly Ordway: http://www.hollyordway.com/
For Michael Jahosky: https://wipfandstock.com/9781725263161/the-good-news-of-the-return-of-the-king/
USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive reso...2020-12-311h 23Worldview Legacy | The Think InstituteTHINKPOD: Is Lord of the Rings a Christian Story? | Michael Jahosky |The Lord of the Rings is a timeless work. It's an absolutely classic that will be cherished for generations to come... but is it a Christian story? Can we learn anything about the Gospel by reading it? And just what does it mean for a story to be Christian, anyway?
Joel's guest today is Michael Jahosky. Michael is assistant professor of Humanities at St. Petersburg College in Clearwater, Florida. Michael, a Roman Catholic, also teaches apologetics classes in a local (Protestant) church and is involved in campus ministry. Michael's academic background is in classical (Greek/Roman) and...2020-12-161h 39
Retro StationThe Good News of the Return of the King w/ Michael JahoskyNew book on Tolkien by Michael Jahosky, and I spoke with him in the Facebook group "The Reformed Tolkienian" about it. I'm providing the audio here because frankly it was a great time and you'll enjoy it.
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Parker's PenséesEp. 17 - Finding the Good News in The Lord of the Rings w/ Michael JahoskyIn this episode I have a conversation with professor and author, Michael Jahosky, about his new book, The Good News of The Return of The King. We get into Tolkien's intention behind the series and Michael schools us on literary devices. You're going to learn something!
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Bottom Shelf Dreams (Campus One80 Radio)Missions, Martyrs, and Memes - Signs of Hope in Eritrea??? Ft. Guest Prof. Michael Jahosky (S1 E4)Today we sit down with Prof. Michael Jahosky of St. Petersburg College in St. Petersburg, FL and discuss his new book and the hopeful impact it has for Christians. We will also talk about the persecution in Eritrea and how there are some signs of hope!2020-10-0739 min