Descent into Hell by Charles Williams takes us into some dark places, but this story isn’t only about the descent. It’s equally about the ascent as characters make pivotal choices.

A strange, challenging, deeply thought-provoking story about hell...and the way back up.

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A solitary miser, a little girl with golden hair, and a second chance at life.

In this episode, we talk about George Eliot’s Silas Marner, a quiet story about loss, loneliness, unexpected love, and the ways a life can be changed by opening your heart again.

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Hornblower is back, but this time he’s a lieutenant. He is brilliant, brave, and deeply human, which makes following his rise through the British Navy so much fun.

We’re talking ships, strategy, courage, and leadership in the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.

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One of the great works of English literature. Today's story is Book I only, because there's alot to it! But we get to meet the Redcrosse Knight, his journey, and his battle with the dragon.

We talk about Spenser’s strange and fascinating world of knights, monsters, castles, and allegory, and why this massive poem is still worth exploring and savoring today.

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A great small bookstore Stephen got to experience on vacation! Highly recommend if you're in Maui!

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We step through a wardrobe and into Narnia, exploring one of the best stories and lands imaginable! The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe includes courage, betrayal, sacrifice, and redemption. Along the way, we talk about the characters, some of the deeper meanings behind the story, and why this short book continues to re-enchant readers, both young and old.

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Join us for an interview with our cousin and special guest, Alissa Jolly, as we talk about the magic of Disney and wax nostalgic about some moments and memories that keep it magical. From favorite movies to unforgettable experiences, we revisit some of the Disney magic we’ve experienced along the way and ask what makes these stories and moments stick with us.

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What happens when everyone around you believes something that isn't true, or when you are the one who sees the world differently?

This week we discuss H.G. Wells' classic short story The Country of the Blind. What begins as the discovery of an inaccessible mountain valley becomes a fascinating exploration of questioning assumptions, adapting to culture, the dangers of pride and one instance of how a proverb plays out. A fascinating story!

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Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué. This engrossing fairy tale deeply influenced George MacDonald and generations of fantasy writers. Together, we explore its haunting beauty, unforgettable characters, and timeless themes of love, sacrifice, identity, and what a soul provides.

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