Good Stories
An unofficial book club - where we chat about things we’ve read and the things we learn. Talking about stories to help you discover something new – or something that gives you hope -- or perhaps find a renewed appreciation for some really good stories.
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E6 - Mostly Magic: Stories that Make Children Laugh
This episode we walk through an anthology of children's stories designed to make children laugh -- and bonus that it is an integral piece of our childhood memories. These stories are full of adventure and wonder! And we love ...
E5 - C.S. Lewis and the Great Divorce of Heaven and Hell
In this episode, we invite you to look at heaven and hell through the eyes of C.S. Lewis. The Great Divorce presents a somewhat bizarre but deeply insightful “imaginary supposal,” where Lewis imagines what it might look like ...
E4 - A King Arthur Sampler: Legends and History
Dedicated to David. This episode was a labor of love as the story of Arthur spans centuries and countless books. Combine that with regional and oral stories passed down over time AND academic and archaeological research, ther...
E3 - JRR Tolkien's Leaf by Niggle
In this episode, we’re diving into J.R.R. Tolkien’s Leaf by Niggle ; a short but beautiful story that describes our friend Niggle as he strives to create his perfect tree, leaf by leaf. Initially he fails but in collaboration...
E2 - The Wolf-Witch and Her Children: A George MacDonald Fairytale
Join us as we discuss the world of George MacDonald -- who C.S. Lewis called 'the Teacher'. We jump into his fairytales with Photogen and Nycteris - the day boy and the night girl. We talk about their lives and growth -- And ...