0103 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk4 - Ch3 - The Black Gate Is Closed

What was Tolkien's view on miraculous events? What did he believe about the supernatural realm of our own reality?On this episode, we explore Tolkien's Letter 89, written to his son Christopher during World War II. It's a letter that reveals Tolkien's deepest beliefs about reality and the way it truly operates. From guardian angels to the miracles of Lourdes to an uncanny experience of St. Joseph, this is a letter that will help you understand Tolkien on a far deeper level than you have before.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

9 Okt 20171h 20min

What is the future of our beloved Middle-earth? This is a huge and timely question, and we need your help to explore it!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

2 Okt 201743min

Concerning “The Black Gate Opens”, from Elessar’s return to Sauron’s trap... The March to Mordor - 5:00 The Daunted - 18:30 The Black Gate - 27:00 The Mouth of Sauron - 31:00 The Trap Is Sprung - 45:00 Haiku / Correspondence - 49:00 For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Finally, please send correspondence to TolkienRoadPodcast@gmail.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

25 Sep 20171h 6min

Concerning “The Last Debate", from Legolas’ longing to baiting Barad-dûr... Legolas and Gimli - 3:00 The White Gulls Crying - 5:45 Beyond the Paths of the Dead - 18:00 Baiting Suaron - 27:00 The 7000 - 39:00 Haiku / Correspondence - 43:30 For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Finally, please send correspondence to TolkienRoadPodcast@gmail.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

18 Sep 201755min

Concerning "The Houses of Healing", from Merry's malaise to Aragorn's alchemy... The Aftermath - 4:00 In The Houses of Healing - 10:00 The King’s Delay - 16:00 Athelas - 27:00 Faramir Awakens - 31:00 Éowyn’s Emptiness - 36:30 Merry Healed & The King Is Come Again - 41:00 Haiku / Correspondence - 45:00 For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Finally, please send correspondence to TolkienRoadPodcast@gmail.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

11 Sep 20171h 6min

Concerning “The Pyre of Denethor", from Beregond’s bravery to Denethor’s despair... Backtracking a bit… - 4:00 Denethor’s Madness - 11:00 Heathen? - 19:00 Denethor's Palantír - 26:00 A New Hope - 39:00 Haiku / Correspondence - 42:00 For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Finally, please send correspondence to TolkienRoadPodcast@gmail.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

4 Sep 201756min

Concerning "The Battle of the Pelennor Fields", from Éowyn’s valor to Aragorn’s victory... The Battle is Joined! - 9:00 Théoden Falls / Éowyn Rises - 16:00 The Battle Continues - 32:00 Hope from the South! - 42:00 The Toll of the Fallen - 51:00 Haiku / Correspondence - 1:01:00 For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Finally, please send correspondence to TolkienRoadPodcast@gmail.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

28 Aug 20171h 25min

Concerning “The Ride of the Rohirrim”, from distant drums to righteous riders... Distant drums - The Woses - 4:00 Ghân-buri-Ghân - 11:00 “Now is the hour come!” - 30:00 Haiku / Correspondence - 44:00 For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Finally, please send correspondence to TolkienRoadPodcast@gmail.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

21 Aug 20171h 5min