God’s Power Made Perfect in Weakness: Christian Humility in Tolkien’s Middle-Earth
The Christian Scriptures of the New Testament have many passages dealing with the idea that God uses the weak and foolish to accomplish His ends and put to shame the strong and wise of the world. Tolkien uses this same theme pretty frequently in his own works, but why should weakness be a virtue? I think I can give an answer. Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek Discord server invite ink: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
22 Maj 202328min
A Long-Expected Soundscape: The Perfect Background for Reading Lord of the Rings
Jordan Rannells, editor of the Prancing Pony Podcast, has put together a soundscape for the Lord of the Rings, and it’s amazing! Use discount code LORE25 for 25% off all three books, or LORE10 for 10% off one book at: https://jordanrannells.com/shop Concept Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTxg2_xX9Mc Release Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCc_pAyu6aA&t= Book 1 Chapter 1 Complete Sample Chapter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Mjxw_x6Th0 Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
19 Maj 20236min
The Tale of Adanel: Tolkien’s Legend of the Fall of Man in Middle-Earth
In connection with the Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth (which I’ve discussed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwi7_nABWDI&t=2s&pp=ygUWdG9sa2llbiBsb3JlIGF0aHJhYmV0aA%3D%3D), Tolkien wrote a brief account of what Men in the days of the First Age believed about their past and why they, unlike Elves, were mortal, and it bears some remarkable similarities to but also differences from another story you might be familiar with. Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
15 Maj 202329min
Demon Possession in Middle-Earth? A Patron Video Request
Long-time patron PABrewNews had another request for a topic, this time along the lines of demon possession and how it might figure into Middle-earth given Tolkien’s Catholicism. In light of last week’s Thursday Thoughts video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynNQDDU2FH4&pp=ygUvdGh1cnNkYXkgdG9sa2llbiB0aG91Z2h0cyBkcnVlZGFpbiBjaXJpdGggdW5nb2w%3D), I might have a few things to say on the topic. Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me attolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
11 Maj 202314min
The Judgments of Sam and Beregond: How Tolkien Uses Parallel to Tell Us About Aragorn
I recently noticed an interesting parallel between how Gandalf “punishes” Sam for eavesdropping and how Aragorn “punishes” Beregond for his deeds in defense of Faramir. But perhaps the most interesting thing about the parallel is that it answers a doubt Aragorn has about himself. Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
8 Maj 202323min
Thursday Tolkien Thoughts: Druedain Statues, the Watchers of Cirith Ungol, and Morgoth’s Ring???
A chance (as they say in Middle-earth) series of events led me to speculate on the nature of the two watchers at the gate of the Tower of Cirith Ungol, which I had previously wondered about but never had a good theory for. Hat tips for inspiring this idea go to David Rowe (see his appearance on my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOHLbX0u8EI&pp=ygUpdG9sa2llbiBsb3JlIGRhdmlkIHJvd2Ugd2lzZG9tIG9mIHRvbGtpZW4%3D), Emir Ali Demirel (Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmirAliDemirelh) and @GirlNextGondor (the specific video I referenced is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cky0M-Wm_j0&pp=ygUjZ2lybG5leHRnb25kb3IgZG93biB0aGUgaG9iYml0IGhvbGU%3D). Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
4 Maj 20237min
The Fellowship of the King v. Rings of Power | Hilarious Copyright Suit Against Tolkien Estate
Demetrious Polychron, author of “The Fellowship of the King,” has filed suit against Amazon, the Tolkien Estate, and others claiming that the Rings of Power TV show stole his ideas and thus violated copyright, and it only gets more hilarious from there. Other Links: Utreon: https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
1 Maj 202338min
Is Tom Bombadil a Product of the Discord of Melkor? Patron Topic Request!
One of my Elf Friend tier supporters has submitted a question for me to address in a video about the nature and origins of Tom Bombadil. It’s certainly a unique theory with some interesting points, so let’s take a look! Other Links: Utreon: https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
24 Apr 202331min
