A Sacred Fellowship

Episode 194: Ep. 189, Tolkien Reading Day 2025

Kathryn and Lorienne celebrate the theme of Fellowship with an excerpt from Chapter VI of the Hobbit. What is the "economy" of fellowship, in other words, how do we value the people we are in fellowship with? Do they have to earn it? What work do we need to do?

Episode 193: Ep. 188 Poetry of Tolkien for the Season

Lorienne and Kathryn read three poems written by JRR Tolkien and discuss what comes up for us from other cultural sources. Happy New Year.

Episode 192: Ep. 187, SPBMI in Episodes 6, 7, and 8 of ROP, Season 2

Kathryn and Lorienne discuss the last three episodes of Rings of Power and how they fit with general Tolkien themes, especially SPBMI: Shall Prove but Mine Instrument. In other words, how does tragedy or grief become a gift for us? Please share your own stories as you reflect on the theme and share your thoughts on what we discussed. Did we miss your favorite character or scene? Let us know!!Content warning: suicide is mentioned and both Lorienne and Kathryn strongly urge you to find help if you need it. We are in the front lines. We love you. We want you around. Click HERE for help or TREVOR PROJECT if you want to talk to somebody.

Episode 191: Ep. 186, At the Corner of Fourth and Walnut

Escape, Recovery, Consolation, and Joy. Kathryn and Lorienne discuss the essay On Fairy Stories and especially eucatastrophe.

Episode 190: Ep. 185, On Fairy Stories, Part II

Lorienne and Kathryn resume the conversation about Tolkien's essay entitled On Fairy Stories. Tolkien's deep respect for children is awe inspiring. What modern stories are Faerie to you?