190: Why and How The Lord of the Rings is a "Religious and Catholic Work"

My reactions and thoughts about the most recent teaser for Amazon's Rings of Power. In a word: THRILLED! Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/lotrpod Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

15 Juli 20226min

The Kingdom of Númenor, founded by the Valar and gifted to Elros and the faithful men, this kingdom was the pinnacle of bliss, wisdom, and power for mortal men. But they can't outlive death...and they may become jealous of the immortal elves. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/lotrpod Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

14 Juli 202216min

The First Age of Middle-earth comes to a close. The Great Battle between Morgoth and the Valar, the final fate of the three Silmarils, and a little commentary by Samwise Gamgee. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/lotrpod Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

7 Juli 202212min

My reactions to the new teaser released by Amazon for the Rings of Power series. It brought a smile to my face! Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/lotrpod Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

6 Juli 20222min

Aragorn is often referred to as Elessar or Elfstone. Not even Bilbo knows why that is important! But you will know, especially as you explore with me the connection of this title to Ëarendil, the great mariner. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/lotrpod Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2 Juli 20227min

The final tale that will close the First Age of Middle-earth: Ëarendil and his wife Elwing travel to Valinor to plead for Elves and Men; and we see the fulfillment of Ëarendil's grandfather's death-time prophecy: that hope and a new star shall rise. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/lotrpod Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

30 Juni 202218min

The third of Tolkien's "Great Tales": the Fall of Gondolin. We complete the tale: how Gondolin finally fell, Maeglin's betrayal, and an epic duel with a Balrog. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/lotrpod Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

23 Juni 202210min

The third of Tolkien's "Great Tales": the Fall of Gondolin. We share the origins of the tale, its significance in Tolkien's mythology, the wanderings of Tuor son of Huor, and how he eventually comes to Gondolin. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/lotrpod Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

16 Juni 202213min