In this week’s episode of Weatherford Daze, Jason and Rachel dive deep into the writings and spiritual legacy of George MacDonald — the Scottish author and theologian who inspired literary giants like C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.

From The Princess and the Goblin to The Light Princess, we explore:

• The spiritual symbolism woven into MacDonald's fairy talesWhy his vision of childlike faith, intuition, and seeing the unseen still resonates todayHis influence on Lewis’ Aslan and Tolkien’s mythic storytellingHow fairy tales reveal universal truths, even to modern readersReflections on faith, mystery, and the call to “sit at Jesus’ feet” like Mary

We also talk about:

• The mystical role of the grandmother as a Christ-like figure
• MacDonald’s gentle but powerful theology of love and transformation
• The lost art of poetic storytelling in classic literature
• Our favorite childhood reads and why they still matter

  Whether you’re a longtime fan of classic Christian fantasy or discovering MacDonald for the first time, this cozy and thought-provoking conversation is for you.

  Books Mentioned:

  The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald

  The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald

  The Light Princess by George MacDonald

  This episode originally aired on our YouTube channel on Jun 14, 2025.

  
  

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