We read "Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery" by Eric Metaxas—and it completely unmasked the reality of the Regency Era! In this episode, we dive into the intense struggles of the abolition movement in England, William Wilberforce’s profound turn to Christianity, his ultimate political friendship with William Pitt, and his lasting impact on British society.

If you are obsessed with Regency Era history, Jane Austen's world, powerful biographical stories, or the abolition of slavery, this episode is tailored for you!

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Join us for our final discussion on Till We Have Faces for chapters three and four of book two! We part this book with topics like modern toxicity culture, why religious art doesn’t feel like the real deal, and how Christ is the only one who can purify us. We really enjoyed talking about these final chapters and gaining understanding that we never would’ve gotten without each other!

We have video now! Watch us here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRSqweCav9Q

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Join Angelica, Adalyn and Esther for our classic book discussions! This discussion is designed for readers who want to move beyond surface-level plot points to understand the deeper themes and allusions present in Till We Have Faces!

We finish the book next week!

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This Week

We are deep down into C.S. Lewis’s Till We Have Faces, and we are almost done! Today, we are covering chapters 20 and 21.

The topic of twisted femininity comes up again in these chapters, and it really gets under my skin. We also dive into how Orual flattens her identity by choosing a label and shutting herself off from real relationships. And we finally get to turn the tables and give our accusation against Orual!

What's next: Chapters 1 & 2 of Book 2.

After we finish Till we have Faces we will have a one-time podcast on the book Amazing Grace, and then are moving on to The Aeneid! We are using the Robert Fagles translation, so grab a copy and get ready to dive into our next big discussion.

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Today, Adalyn, Esther, and I are diving into chapters eighteen and nineteen of C.S. Lewis’s Till We Have Faces, and things are getting wild.

Here’s what we’re unpacking today:

• That Virginity Metaphor: We break down that super dark, shocking line about the duel. Was Lewis getting at a deeper identity shift, or is Orual just completely messed up?
• The "Queen" Facade: Orual is literally dividing herself into percentages (75% Queen, 25% Orual) and damming up her emotions. We talk about why this is such a toxic view of yourself.
• Entitlement & Fake Marriage Fantasies: From dreaming about being Bardia's wife to expecting the entire world to be married to her, Orual’s codependency is hitting an all-time high.
• Are the Gods Actually the Good Guys?: Orual keeps blaming the gods for everything, but Esther makes a great point—didn't Orual kind of ruin Psyche's life all by herself?
• Pastor Arnom: Why the new priest feels way more down-to-earth than the old creepy one. Like, could you actually invite this guy over to play Uno?
• Our Final Predictions: We lay out our bets on who lives, who dies, and whether Psyche gets her happy ending (because if she doesn't, I might just have to write my own book!).

Read up on chapters 20 and 21, and we’ll see you next time!

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This week Adalyn (age 15) and Esther (age 14) and I tackle Orual’s emotional "damming" and the symbolism of her veil. Then we dive deep into the difficult conversation on biblical masculinity, femininity, and what it means to be a truly self-sacrificing leader.

Plus, we bet on Orual's upcoming single combat and look at the comedic rivalry between Fox and Bardia.

Next up Chapters 18 & 19!

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Hey everyone! Welcome back to The Junto Podcast, where we dive deep into the pages of classic literature.

I’m your host, Angelica, and I am beyond excited to share this week's episode with you—honestly, it is my absolute favorite discussion to date! Joining me at the table are two brilliant young minds: 15-year-old Adalyn and my 14-year-old daughter, Esther.

Together, we are diving into Chapters 12–14 of C.S. Lewis’s masterpiece, Till We Have Faces.

Inside the Episode:

In this episode, we tackle some incredibly profound themes, including:

• The Nature of True Love: What does it actually look like, and where does it go wrong?
• Orual’s Doubt: We uncover the real hang-up Orual has when it comes to believing in the gods.
• The Ethics of Euthanasia & Restraint: A look at the heavy moral dilemmas embedded in the narrative.

What's Next?

Next time, we will be discussing Chapters 15–17.

Enjoy the episode, and happy reading!

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Join this discussion I had with Esther (14) and Adalyn (15) of C. S. Lewis' book Till We Have Faces. He's a master at showing us the greater reality through fiction!!

Next up, Chapters 12, 13, & 14.

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