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George MacDonald and UsFebruaryIn 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!
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February by George MacDonald
Wintesr in the World: A Journey through the Anglo Saxon Year by Eleanor Parker
Beowulf
St. Blaise...2024-02-291h 00
George MacDonald and UsThe Giant's Heart Part IIIn 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!
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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 Fath...2024-02-2048 min
George MacDonald and UsThe Giant's Heart Part IIn 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.
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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 ta...2024-01-1956 min
George MacDonald and UsThe SangrealIn 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!
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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
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George MacDonald and UsHalloween Special: 3 PoemsIn 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!
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A Mammon Marriage by George MacDonald
The Dead Hand by George MacDonald
A Dead House by George MacDonald
Contact Us!
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George MacDonald and UsThe Castle: Part IIIn this episode, we finish reading George MacDonald's short story, the Castle. We then discuss the many treasures found within this "castle."
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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...2023-10-231h 02
George MacDonald and UsThe Castle: Part IIn this episode, we read and discuss the first section of George MacDonald's short story, "The Castle."
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The Castle by George MacDonald
The Interior Castle by Saint Teresa of Avila
Wounded by Love by Saint PorphyriosIn 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...2023-10-231h 27
George MacDonald and UsWillie's QuestionIn 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!
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Willie's Question by George MacDonald
Saint Thomas Aquinas on souls
Saint Maximos the Confessor: On the Ecclesiastical MystagogyShe 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...2023-10-231h 15
George MacDonald and UsConsider the RavensIn this episode, we consider George MacDonlad's poem, "Consider the Ravens."
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Consider the Ravens by George MacDonald
Jonathan Pageau: Where is Heaven? A response to Sam Harris
Matthew 6:26-27
Leisure: the Basis of Culture by Josef Pieper
This Jungian Life: Reviving Tolerance in Cancel Culture
Unspoken Sermons by George MacDonald
George MacDonald and Us Patreon Page
Contact Us2023-08-0635 min
George MacDonald and UsIntroductions and King ColeIn this first episode, we introduce ourselves, George MacDonald, and the podcast! We also read and discuss George MacDonald's poem, "King Cole."
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King Cole
Marion Woodman
Marie Louise von Franz
Jason Jones
King Lear, Shakespeare
Malcom Guite
George MacDonald and Us Patreon Page
Contact Us
2023-08-0641 min