A community of Christian writers, scholars, content creators, book-lovers, and general humanities enthusiasts. Fellowship Lead: @andrewnsnyder @mythicmgames
In the latest episode of @Mythic_Mind, we set out on the Road with The Lord of the Rings up to A Conspiracy Unmasked (Book I, Ch. 5).
Use the links below and be sure to sub so you can follow along for the entire journey!
Final Fantasy VII (original) roundtable discussion coming to the Mythic Mind Games podcast this Friday!
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Many of you have listened to classical teacher @jgtraylor9513’s Paradise Lost course, which he taught for @Mythic_Mind and allowed me to post to the podcast.
I am excited to say that this summer he will be leading an 8-week course on English poetry for just $50 (and even less for Mythic Mind patrons)!
Watch his intro video and enroll today.
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Was Tolkien a secret pagan? (He wasn't.)
Is Tolkien's world fundamentally polytheistic? (It isn't.)
Is LotR a Christian work? (It is.)
In the latest episode of @Mythic_Mind, I present the Ainulindalë and discuss the theology of Tolkien's legendarium.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson told Piers Morgan that we do not need to appeal to God to answer cosmological questions because the empirical sciences have demonstrated sufficient explanatory power.
In this episode of C.S. Lewis & the News, I discuss how Lewi handles this argument.
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In the latest episode of Mythic Mind Games, @Andrewnsnyder, @MichaelFKane, and @MicahJonesBooks discuss Outer Wilds and the meaning of our lives at the end of the universe.
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A number of you have started following me over the last few days, so here is a fuller introduction:
My academic background is in philosophy and theology with a doctoral dissertation on Kierkegaard, although I have many interests, very much including Tolkien, Lewis, and related subjects.
I teach philosophy and theology with various universities, which is great, but I am primarily interested in carving out a space in the Christian humanities beyond institutional academia.
The @Mythic_Mind Fellowship is currently funded by ~80 patrons, many of whom are actively involved in the community. Through our Discord server and weekly live meetings, we discuss various topics related to literature, philosophy, popular media, and whatever else happens to be on our minds. We are currently running three podcasts: (1) Mythic Mind, which focuses on literature and philosophy, (2) Mythic Mind Games, which discusses video games from a Christian humanities perspective, and (3) Mythic Mind Movies, which does the same regarding movies.
I am also contracted for a book on Tolkien and have many more projects in the pipeline.
On a more personal level, I am husband to my incredible wife and father to our three young children.
Whether you just follow along, listen to the podcasts, or join the Mythic Mind Fellowship and support my work (link below), I welcome you on the road ahead!
How can C.S. Lewis help us to avoid unhealthy conspiratorial tendencies and stay grounded in reality and responsibility?
In the latest episode of C.S. Lewis and the News, I am joined by political TV commentator and columnist @StephenKentX to discuss this question.
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We were recently promised UFO/UAE files that would undermine the Bible.
In a shocking turn, these promises were not delivered, but this was a good occasion to discuss what C.S. Lewis had to say about the potential theological ramifications of extraterrestrial life.
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