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On NFL protests

In this week’s episode we tackle the controversy over NFL personnel protesting the National Anthem. What’s it all mean and what is an appropriate response? We also consider why the billion dollar American Christian fiction industry doesn’t export so much to other nations. Plus, a fun cameo from a very special guest making his first appearance by phone on the StoryMen.

Story Men - November 22, 2013

Stephen R. Donaldson and the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant

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:

6 – NFL

37 – Christian Authors/fiction

50 – PPOW

Episode Links

American Ghosts Issue 3: Star-Spangled Specters
Colin Kaepernick vs. Tim Tebow: A tale of two Christians on their knees by Michael Frost
The Challenge for American Christian Authors by Dan Balow

PPOW:

A Gathering of Shadows: A Novel (Shades of Magic) by V.E. Schwab
The Insider View podcast by Final Draft

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By JR. Forasteros

JR. lives in Dallas, TX with his wife Amanda. In addition to exploring the wonders that are the Lone Star state, JR. is the teaching pastor at Catalyst Community Church, a writer and blogger. His book, Empathy for the Devil, is available from InterVarsity Press. He's haunted by the Batman, who is in turn haunted by the myth of redemptive violence.