Message: “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

Story Men - May 23, 2013

Tom Krattenmaker and the Evangelicals You Don't Know

Tom Krattenmaker and the Evangelicals You Don\'t Know

The StoryMen welcome journalist and author Tom Krattenmaker to talk about his new book The Evangelicals You Don't Know. Tom is a self-proclaimed secular progressive who has a soft-spot for the new Evangelicals. We ask him how he navigates the no-man's land of the radical middle as he pioneers a new path of civil discourse characterized by mutual respect and friendship. You also have a chance to win a free copy of Tom's book! In This Episode: 0:00 – Meet Tom Krattenmaker 4:45 – Engaging the Religious Other 11:00 - Focus on the Family and the Secular Confession Booth 17:00 - Living in the Radical Middle 26:00 - Evangelism: The Verdict that Demands Evidence 34:00 - Tom and Jesus 39:00 - The Oklahoma City Tornado 45:30 - Book Giveaway!

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