Story Men - April 9, 2014
NOAH and Ecology
From Series: "Extras"
StoryMen Extras are shorter, more focused episodes. Think of them like appetizers to our main courses!
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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CloseThe StoryMen welcome back Rabbi Eliyahu Fink and Reel World Theology Podcast host Mikey Fissel to chew on Darren Aronofsky's new film NOAH some more. We consider whether NOAH is left-wing, pro-Environmental propaganda. We also consider how persons of faith ought to engage films about sacred texts. IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 – Welcome back Rabbi Eliyahu Fink and Mikey Fissel 02:00 – Is the Pro-Ecology Message in NOAH bad? 17:00 – Faith, Hollywood and People of Faith
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