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The Dark Side of "Identity-Work" They Don't Tell You | Till We Have Faces Ch 20–21

✨ GRAB OUR NEW FREEBIE! ✨ Don't forget to grab our brand-new freebie! It is a compilation of all of our top ten favorite books and exactly why we love them. You can get your copy at GrowingFruitfulFamilies.com under the Classic Books Podcast tab. I can't wait to see if you agree or disagree with the books we've chosen! This Week We are deep down into C.S. Lewis’s Till We Have Faces, and we are almost done! Today, we are covering chapters 20 and 21.  The topic of twisted femininity comes up again in these chapters, and it really gets under my skin. We also dive into how Orual flattens her identity by choosing a label and shutting herself off from real relationships. And we finally get to turn the tables and give our accusation against Orual!  What's next: Chapters 1 & 2 of Book 2.  After we finish Till we have Faces we will have a one-time podcast on the book Amazing Grace, and then are moving on to The Aeneid! We are using the Robert Fagles translation, so grab a copy and get ready to dive into our next big discussion.

Who Am I Actually? Why We Hide Who We Are (Till We Have Faces Ch. 18-19)

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"It's a shame you weren't born a man"??? True Feminine Energy (Till We Have Faces Ch. 15-17)

This week Adalyn (age 15) and Esther (age 14) and I tackle Orual’s emotional "damming" and the symbolism of her veil. Then we dive deep into the difficult conversation on biblical masculinity, femininity, and what it means to be a truly self-sacrificing leader.  Plus, we bet on Orual's upcoming single combat and look at the comedic rivalry between Fox and Bardia. Next up Chapters 18 & 19!

Love, Belief, and Murder in Till We Have Faces (Ch. 12-14)

Hey everyone! Welcome back to The Junto Podcast, where we dive deep into the pages of classic literature. I’m your host, Angelica, and I am beyond excited to share this week's episode with you—honestly, it is my absolute favorite discussion to date! Joining me at the table are two brilliant young minds: 15-year-old Adalyn and my 14-year-old daughter, Esther. Together, we are diving into Chapters 12–14 of C.S. Lewis’s masterpiece, Till We Have Faces. Inside the Episode: In this episode, we tackle some incredibly profound themes, including: * The Nature of True Love: What does it actually look like, and where does it go wrong? * Orual’s Doubt: We uncover the real hang-up Orual has when it comes to believing in the gods. * The Ethics of Euthanasia & Restraint: A look at the heavy moral dilemmas embedded in the narrative. What's Next? Next time, we will be discussing Chapters 15–17. Enjoy the episode, and happy reading!

The Greater Reality: Till We Have Faces, Ch9-11

Join this discussion I had with Esther (14) and Adalyn (15) of C. S. Lewis' book Till We Have Faces. He's a master at showing us the greater reality through fiction!! Next up, Chapters 12, 13, & 14.