Blurb: How does virtue carry a man through hellish injustice? Not only is Gladiator a profound spiritual allegory, Maximus’ hero’s journey illuminates the path we… Read More »66 Gladiator’s Mythical & Spiritual Significance
The story behind the writing of ‘O Holy Night’ is as inspiring as the carol itself. God always uses the most unlikely of sources and… Read More »65 Christmas special: the story behind ‘O Holy Night’
Despite it’s sci-fi trappings, Nolan’s Interstellar is one of the greatest love stories ever told. Unpack how black holes, gravity and time travel illuminate the… Read More »64 Interstellar: On Science and the Eternal Love Story
Who is the greatest warrior against Sauron? Guest Danny Davis explores how two forgotten characters—Tom Bombadil and Goldberry—teaches us about the weapons of innocence and… Read More »63 Lord of the Rings: The weapons of humour and innocence (ft. Danny Cote Davis)
Emotions are barely discussed within the faith context, and if they are, often negatively. Pixar’s Inside Out opens up much needed discussion about how emotions… Read More »62 Inside Out: on Emotions & Holiness
C.S. Lewis, the mind behind Narnia, did not have an easy life. See how God uses the crucibles of loneliness, challenging domestic life and existential… Read More »61 The Trials that made C.S. Lewis
How do we navigate times of misfortune and suffering? Allow the wisdom of this Chinese fable teach us Christian patience and detachment. Learn how “Acting… Read More »60 Chinese Philosophy & Holiness #3: Fable of Farmer’s Horse
Why is a captain obsessing after a whale considered a classical story? This episode will dive into the mythical and spiritual significance of Moby Dick,… Read More »59 Moby Dick’s Timeless Significance
Why did Tolkien make Frodo epic fail at the last moment? Today, we’ll look at the ‘failure’ stories of St Charles de Foucauld, St Louise… Read More »58 Frodo and three Saints who Epic Fail
This is a short story I wrote, very much inspired by the experience of discovering God in the wilderness. Join Pirum the orphan as he… Read More »57 The Desert Heart – An Original Story