Alan Noble joins the StoryMen to imagine how the Church can be truly disruptive. Too often, we merely imitate culture in ways more subtle than we realize. What practices mark us as Christian in ways that are truly distinctive and beautiful?
Story Men - November 22, 2013
Stephen R. Donaldson and the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
The StoryMen welcome JR.'s favorite author of all time, Stephen R. Donaldson. Steve is the author of the best-selling fantasy series The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, as well as several more series. We discuss the religious power of stories, what it's like to publish fantasy for four decades, and of course, the end of Thomas Covenant! 0:00 – JR.'s Best Birthday Present EVER 06:00 – The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant 10:00 – Stephen R. Donaldson & the Changing Publishing Landscape 15:30 – The Theology of Thomas Covenant and the Religion of Storytelling 30:00 – Why We Love Anti-Heroes (and Why Thomas Covenant Isn't One) 38:00 – Steve and the Creator 43:00 – Saying Goodbye to Thomas Covenant
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In this Episode:
1 – SSotW
7 – Alan Noble
11 – A Disruptive Witness
32 – Silence & Sabbath
43 – Connect with Alan
45 – PPOW
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Stories of the Week
JR.: Plastic Eating Enzyme?!
Matt: Barbara Bush Changed with her Country
PPOW
JR.: Action Comics #1000
Matt: Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse
Alan: VISION by Tom King
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