Philip and cohost Matt Vandevort discuss the subtle Christian themes in The Two Towers movie. They dissect the worldview associated with these characters: Gandalf, Aragorn, Faramir, Frodo, Sam, and Gollum, looking at connections between Tolkien's faith and his storytelling. The conversation covers differences between the movie and the books, including the roles of divine intervention, honor, and temptation. Additionally, they debate the most epic scenes from The Two Towers.

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00:00 Introduction

02:50 Worldview in Gandalf'sStory: Divine Intervention and Beacon of Hope

26:22 Worldview in Aragorn's Story: Honor

43:49 Worldview in Faramir's Story: Perseverance

58:13 Worldview in Frodo, Sam, and Gollum's Story: Moral Dilemmas and Resilience

01:15:29 The Most Epic Scene of The Two Towers

01:24:10 Conclusion

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Philip brings on Daniel Glick to compare the Divine Council found in the Bible with Tolkien's Ainur. They discuss how Divine Council is closer to the Ainur than the gods of mythology. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the spiritual and mythological connections!

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00:00 Introduction

00:50 Daniel Glick's Journey into Tolkien's World

03:47 The Ainur and the Divine Council

05:53 The Concep of the Divine Council in the Bible

14:22 What the Bible Says About the Divine Council

22:55 Ainur as Monotheism

28:04 Deuteronomy 32 Worldview from the Bible

35:56 Connection with Ainur and Supernatural World of the Bible

42:36 Monotheism: The Ainur and Divine Council

47:30 Subtle Divine Hand at Work

51:09 Conclusion

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Philip brings back Rich Hasnip from Regents Theological College to discuss the 'Tolkien' movie and its portrayal of J.R.R. Tolkien's early life. They discuss their thoughts on the film's dramatization, the impact of Tolkien's personal experiences on his work, and the importance of fellowship and imagination in his storytelling.

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00:00 Introduction

01:12 Lack of Illuminating Myth and Language on Middle-earth

03:48 How the Movie Works

06:20 Powerful Moments

11:32 Mabel Tolkien

18:33 The Effect of the First World War

21:06 Father Francis Morgan and Edith Bratt

23:53 Imagination and Myth

27:17 Linguistics

30:48 From a Terrible War to a Deep Fantasy

38:11 Conclusion

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