Faith and Fantasy

Faith and Fantasy Ep 14: Fauna and Familiarity

Music from #Uppbeat Episode Transcripts available at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1x9nvLIKg9L37of-ENbuRr4ytdGdGhGPd?usp=drive_link SOURCES: Capatides, Christina. “The Shear Bravery of Chris the Runaway Sheep.” CBS News, CBS Interactive, 8 Jan. 2019, www.cbsnews.com/pictures/the-shear-bravery-of-chris-the-runaway-sheep/4/. Fact Frenzy. “10 Fascinating Facts About Doves.” YouTube, 30 Dec. 2024, youtu.be/u2pqDzTOhho?si=y7jHk8-uUJQrFBuq. Gallahair, Angela. “Symbolism of Fish in Spirituality and Culture #fishsymbolism #spiritanimal.” YouTube, YouTube, 27 July 2025, www.youtube.com/shorts/DntOgEQQmso. Galvin, Linda. “Christ the King – Shepherd Not Goatherd.” Boruachelohim, 22 Nov. 2020, boruachelohim.com/2020/11/22/christ-the-king-shepherd-not-goatherd/. Heitzig, Skip. “The Theology of a Donkey - Matthew 21:1-9 .” YouTube, YouTube, 26 Dec. 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjKEZGb7ZvU. Morton, Mary Caperton. “Internal Compass Guides Salmon’s Incredible Journey.” Eos, 19 July 2022, eos.org/articles/internal-compass-guides-salmons-incredible-journey. Page0727. “The Majestic Purpose of the Donkey.” Giving God The Glory, 26 Mar. 2021, givinghimtheglory.com/2021/03/26/the-majestic-purpose-of-the-donkey/. Rowan, Andrew. “The Donkey: An Unsung Hero of Human Civilization.” WellBeing International, Inc., 28 Jan. 2025, wellbeingintl.org/the-donkey-an-unsung-hero-of-human-civilization/. Sousa, Ana Alexandra Alves de. “Ancient Greek Perceptions of Doves: The Classical Quarterly.” Cambridge Core, Cambridge University Press, 3 Dec. 2025, www.cambridge.org/core/journals/classical-quarterly/article/ancient-greek-perceptions-of-doves/4CB5D98AFD62432FB5FAD3FCFD726030. Stevenson, Gary E. “Blessed Are the Peacemakers.” Homepage - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4 Oct. 2025, www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/12stevenson?lang=eng. Tearle, Dr. Oliver. “The Curious Symbolism of Doves in Literature and Myth.” Interesting Literature, 9 Apr. 2025, interestingliterature.com/2021/05/doves-symbolism-in-literature-and-myth-meaning-analysis/. “Topical Bible: Symbolism of Fish.” Bible Hub, biblehub.com/topical/s/symbolism_of_fish.htm. Accessed 5 June 2026. Turner, Bob. “Pacific Salmon and Their Circle of Life.” YouTube, YouTube, 15 Apr. 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHKsXQrl41c. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Isaiah 38:14 Psalm 55:6 Song of Solomon 1:15, 2:14, 5:12 Genesis 8:11 Luke 2:24 Matthew 3:16 Matthew 10:16 Matthew 5:9 Matthew 17:27 Jonah 1:17 Jonah 2:7-10 Matthew 13:47 Matthew 14:19-20 John 21:11 Matthew 4:19 Matthew 21:5 Zechariah 9:9 Numbers 22:21-33 Matthew 25:31-33 Leviticus 16 Matthew 11:28 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit faithandfantasy.substack.com [https://faithandfantasy.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Faith and Fantasy Ep 13: Names and Nature

Music from #Uppbeat Episode Transcripts available at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1x9nvLIKg9L37of-ENbuRr4ytdGdGhGPd?usp=drive_link SOURCES: Brooks, Matthew. “115 Names and Titles of Jesus Christ.” Homepage - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1 Dec. 2023, www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2023/12/digital-only/115-names-and-titles-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng. Call, Cherie. “Names .” Invubu.Com, www.invubu.com/music/show/song/Cherie-Call/Names.html. Accessed 9 May 2026. Renlund, Dale G. “Taking on the Name of Jesus Christ.” Homepage - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5 Oct. 2025, www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/55renlund?lang=eng. Staff, Record. “The Ten: Bible Characters Who Received New Names.” Adventist Record, 4 Oct. 2022, record.adventistchurch.com/2022/10/04/the-ten-bible-characters-who-received-new-names/. Shakespeare, William. “Romeo and Juliet.” The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, edited by Michael A. Cramer, Canterbury Classics, 2014, pp. 269-305 The First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “The Family Proclamation.” The Family Proclamation, 23 Sept. 1995, www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world?lang=eng. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Mosiah 5: 8- 9 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit faithandfantasy.substack.com [https://faithandfantasy.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Faith and Fantasy Ep 12: Cleaning and Compassion

Music from #Uppbeat Episode Transcripts available at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1x9nvLIKg9L37of-ENbuRr4ytdGdGhGPd?usp=drive_link SOURCES: Callister, Tad R. “The Atonement of Jesus Christ.” Homepage - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1 Apr. 2019, www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general- conference/2019/04/45callister?lang=eng. “Compassion Definition & Meaning.” Merriam-Webster, Merriam-Webster, www.merriam- webster.com/dictionary/compassion. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026. GotQuestions.org. “What Was the Significance of Jesus Washing the Feet of the Disciples?” GotQuestions.Org, 4 May 2011, www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-washing-feet.html. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Alma 37:6-7 Matthew 25:40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit faithandfantasy.substack.com [https://faithandfantasy.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Faith and Fantasy Ep 11: Ritual and Reverence

Music from #Uppbeat Episode Transcripts available at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1x9nvLIKg9L37of-ENbuRr4ytdGdGhGPd?usp=drive_link SOURCES: Brown, Kevin G. “The Eternal Gift of Testimony.” Homepage - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4 Oct. 2025, www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general- conference/2025/10/24brown?lang=eng. “Consecration.” Homepage - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1 Jan. 2023, www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/consecration?lang=eng. “Frequency Illusion.” Psychology Today, Sussex Publishers, www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/frequency-illusion. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026. Randall, T. Ruth. “Meditation: The 15-Minute-a-Day Habit to Increasing Spirituality.” Homepage - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1 Sept. 2018, www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2018/09/afs-eng-local-pages/local-news- 003?lang=eng. ReligionforBreakfast. “What Is Ritual?” YouTube, YouTube, 5 July 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_URgZf01hU&list=WL&index=2. “Rule of Three (Wicca).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 5 Dec. 2025, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_Three_(Wicca). Spells8. “Spellcasting Basics: Starting Witchcraft? How to Cast Spells & Manifest Good Things - Wicca Tips.” YouTube, YouTube, 4 Mar. 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr5Kq5b6lMA&list=WL&index=3. Symbol Sage. “Every Pagan Path Explained in 10 Minutes.” YouTube, YouTube, 9 Dec. 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=56h_ohW3KcM&list=WL&index=1. Worthen, Vaughn E. “The Value of Experiencing and Expressing Gratitude.” Homepage - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1 Mar. 2010, www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2010/03/the-value-of-experiencing-and- expressing-gratitude?lang=eng. SCRIPTURES: Luke 22:42 Matthew 6: 3-6 Moroni 7: 5-7 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit faithandfantasy.substack.com [https://faithandfantasy.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Faith and Fantasy Ep 11: Ritual and Reverence

Music from #Uppbeat Episode Transcripts available at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1x9nvLIKg9L37of-ENbuRr4ytdGdGhGPd?usp=drive_link SOURCES: Brown, Kevin G. “The Eternal Gift of Testimony.” Homepage - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4 Oct. 2025, www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general- conference/2025/10/24brown?lang=eng. “Consecration.” Homepage - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1 Jan. 2023, www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/consecration?lang=eng. “Frequency Illusion.” Psychology Today, Sussex Publishers, www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/frequency-illusion. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026. Randall, T. Ruth. “Meditation: The 15-Minute-a-Day Habit to Increasing Spirituality.” Homepage - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1 Sept. 2018, www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2018/09/afs-eng-local-pages/local-news- 003?lang=eng. ReligionforBreakfast. “What Is Ritual?” YouTube, YouTube, 5 July 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_URgZf01hU&list=WL&index=2. “Rule of Three (Wicca).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 5 Dec. 2025, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_Three_(Wicca). Spells8. “Spellcasting Basics: Starting Witchcraft? How to Cast Spells & Manifest Good Things - Wicca Tips.” YouTube, YouTube, 4 Mar. 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr5Kq5b6lMA&list=WL&index=3. Symbol Sage. “Every Pagan Path Explained in 10 Minutes.” YouTube, YouTube, 9 Dec. 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=56h_ohW3KcM&list=WL&index=1. Worthen, Vaughn E. “The Value of Experiencing and Expressing Gratitude.” Homepage - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1 Mar. 2010, www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2010/03/the-value-of-experiencing-and- expressing-gratitude?lang=eng. SCRIPTURES: Luke 22:42 Matthew 6: 3-6 Moroni 7: 5-7 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit faithandfantasy.substack.com [https://faithandfantasy.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]