The Giant's Heart Part I

February

In this episode, we read George MacDonald’s poem, “February,” from, “A Book of Strife in the Form of a Diary of an Old Soul.” We look at how this poem may reflect George MacDonald’s wrestling with God, winter, and his relationship with writing. We explore aspects of fatherlessness, death, light, and what it means to be a child. This episode contains spoilers from Sir Gibbie and Castle Warlock! References: February by George MacDonald [https://www.public-domain-poetry.com/stories/george-macdonald/a-book-of-strife-in-the-form-of-the-diary-of-an-old-soul/print-chapter/february-8135] Wintesr in the World: A Journey through the Anglo Saxon Year by Eleanor Parker [https://www.amazon.com/Winters-World-Journey-through-Anglo-Saxon/dp/1789146720/] Beowulf St. Blaise (blessing of throats with candles) [https://www.simplycatholic.com/the-blessing-of-st-blaise/] The Book of Job on Bible Gateway [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job%201&version=KJV] The Tale of Prince Ivan and the Grey Wolf (In a Certain Kingdom) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T04fBKNpJlw/] Till we Have Faces by CS Lewis (a retelling of the myth of Cupid and Psyche [https://www.amazon.com/Till-We-Have-Faces-Retold/dp/0062565419l] The Return of the King by JRR Tolkien [https://www.amazon.com/Return-King-Lord-Rings-Book/dp/B099NYMSBY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LL6PVE71MBBA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3VydOJ4Ae99fVQ7MJW63SiXb1xSKz_ryztIvas41Wi4scJ63EVHwDopyPyZEUgnXzoMrpSluTrKz9j1mV2d0dBlMYGg3saAh0UEMujeFNWd7RF0FwSJEZoyaEMYT6_u06xk4BpT1oyJiGoTHYJmYGwfKZ6BtXP06Ese5xG4CAD6GjBhFkUsss_LUN-2IWyHh8P7Zj13w7fij3jIgpQCVgaVX7EHmQ7WK2UUb8JUsjr4.Bl83aixp_g_RI0dmzzkIOPGa3rgdoKLhjgft8M7C4Oo&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+return+of+the+king&qid=1709183103&s=books&sprefix=the+return+of+the+king%2Cstripbooks%2C152&sr=1-1l] The Lord of Spirits Podcast [https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/lordofspirits] The Tempest by Shakespeare [https://www.gutenberg.org/files/23042/23042-h/23042-h.htm] This Jungian Life: Healing a Negative Father Complex [https://thisjungianlife.com/episode-085-healing-the-negative-father-complex/f] Sir Gibbie by George MacDonald [https://www.amazon.com/Sir-Gibbie-Scots-English-Illustrated-Translated/dp/B0BTVMXVZS/ref=asc_df_B0BTVMXVZS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=647264363749&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14276781091013581720&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9020213&hvtargid=pla-1958021731669&psc=1&mcid=cff7938e55113da0b3524b709d449876] Castle Warlock by George MacDonald [https://www.amazon.com/Castle-Warlock-Scots-English-Illustrated-Translated/dp/B0BZF59BY3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8KJQAEA34C7G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YvHYkTlejv9wqbcTVLcQOqYKmB4MWSMUC2wIE6ttnANga--0hiqKmVBUm_93ttF9TYFFO27hYB6MZCPgFohQJ5m64zz-aduZ5c95mEhZ-MXWu2C2HIwyW-cyRp7g3fX8OBz8KdsJrJSZf89S35CCw2avJqBtRZgedIZKnHo89cK0CKaF_ybdRbPP-Q_Ge_kPO3ut1q_4AB1oLWX23eqJi8kZAC-sOthcCrPBA7Q99ug.FVJ8YHE5RkggcWZ8FydemDyU54ebn_Pps-zk2-eGblM&dib_tag=se&keywords=castle+warlock&qid=1709183374&s=books&sprefix=castle+warlock%2Cstripbooks%2C137&sr=1-1] Support Us on Patreon! [https://www.patreon.com/GeorgeMacDonaldandUs] Contact Us! [https://www.georgemacdonaldandus.com/]

The Giant's Heart Part II

In this episode, we read the second half of George MacDonald's fairy tale, "The Giant's Heart." For Catherine, this is the first time reading the ending. We explore the themes found in the conclusion of this intriguing and amusing story. We are also looking for listener suggestions for future episodes! See our contact info in the references notes below! References: The Giant’s Heart by George MacDonald [https://www.public-domain-poetry.com/stories/george-macdonald/print/story/the-giants-heart-1926] AKubitzDesign on Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/shop/AKubitzDesign] Morgan Creek Vineyards [https://www.morgancreekvineyards.com/] Bluebeard [https://www.surlalunefairytales.com/a-g/bluebeard/bluebeard-tale.html] Fitcher’s Bird [https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm046.html] The Singing Springing Lark [https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm088.html] Marryng Mr. Rochester: Redeeming the Negative Father Complex by Lisa Marchiano [https://thisjungianlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Marrying-Mr-Rochester-Redeeming-the-Negative-Father-Complex-1.pdf] Inner Work: Using Dreams and Active Imagination for Personal Growth by Robert Johnson [https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Work-Dreams-Imagination-Personal/dp/0062504312/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.X4NRDtuGFEFFv04koQNyY2Mi02j0WWoBwzT2eIbFY-hHe_AX3XMBFrkh6tUyZ6EitwFgWss-hpfedUwkSr51ZIGBiqFMybiL47EJK5mK4lrblin4klsA7BL9vFAEz5zU9aXoQGu67n99wwCHNmRW5mXTuIQ-7yOTLwkLgKVKGGuPsATQ-h_ZYmLiYvkRodO4IeRH1Qdi8oHN5Yp8D_ztliVEXIe0Ua18YnMFXg8fTzA.BLxSToV893YpEOxF9FaCg8D5rUd83TGdYbAT6ohjQg0&dib_tag=se&keywords=robert+johnson+inner+work&qid=1708401129&sr=8-1f] Support Us on Patreon! [https://www.patreon.com/GeorgeMacDonaldandUs] Contact Us! [https://www.georgemacdonaldandus.com/]

The Giant's Heart Part I

In this episode, we read the first half of George MacDonald's fairy tale, "The Giant's Heart." We explore the themes found in this intriguing and amusing story. References: The Giant’s Heart by George MacDonald [https://www.public-domain-poetry.com/stories/george-macdonald/print/story/the-giants-heart-1926] Say Something in (Manx/Cornish/Welsh/Dutch/Cornish/Spanish) [https://en.saysomethingin.com/manx/level1/challenge1] Dr. Jordan Peterson on parents fighting in front of children (youtube clip) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDAs_BeXKuw] Hansel and Gretel (Rika Lesser and Paul O. Zelinsky) [https://www.amazon.com/Hansel-Gretel-Rika-Lesser/dp/0698114078/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1X3RPJ129O3B3&keywords=hansel+and+gretel&qid=1705423953&s=books&sprefix=hansel+and+gretel%2Cstripbooks%2C132&sr=1-1] The Odyssey by Homer [https://www.amazon.com/Odyssey-Homer/dp/0140268863/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3Q7W3M2MSVOIY&keywords=the+odyssey+homer&qid=1705424114&s=books&sprefix=the+odyseey%2Cstripbooks%2C150&sr=1-4] Jack and the Beanstalk (John Howe) [https://www.amazon.com/Jack-Beanstalk-John-Howe/dp/0316375799] Anima and Animus in Fairy tales by Marie Louise von Franz [https://www.amazon.com/Animus-Studies-Jungian-Psychology-Analysts/dp/189457401X/ref=sr_1_9?crid=YOGKSS8DN5UF&keywords=marie+louise+von+franz+fairy+tales&qid=1705424401&s=books&sprefix=marie+louise+von+franz+fairy+tales%2Cstripbooks%2C122&sr=1-9] Support Us on Patreon! [https://www.patreon.com/GeorgeMacDonaldandUs] Contact Us! [https://www.georgemacdonaldandus.com/]

The Sangreal

In this episode, we're all about Arthurian Romance as we read and discuss George MacDonald's poem, "The Sangreal." We'd love to hear your opinion on the debate we had during the discussion! See our contact info at the bottom of the show notes or vote in our poll on Spotify! References: The Sangreal by George MacDonald [https://www.best-poems.net/george-macdonald/the-sangreal.html] White Boxer Coffee Company [https://whiteboxercoffeecompany.com/] Sweet Burley Tobacco by the Country Squire [https://www.thecountrysquireonline.com/product/sweet-burley/] Saint Thomas Aquinas College [https://www.thomasaquinas.edu/] King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table (Translated by Roger Lancelyn Green [https://www.amazon.com/Knights-Everymans-Library-Childrens-Classics/dp/0679423117/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1704340381&sr=8-1] Monty Python and the Holy Grail [https://www.amazon.com/Monty-Python-Grail-Graham-Chapman/dp/B07PGCJM9V/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3SXEJEG5UEGAX&keywords=monty+python&qid=1704342628&sprefix=ponty+py%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-3] Castle Warlock by George MacDonald [https://www.amazon.com/Castle-Warlock-Scots-English-Illustrated-Translated/dp/B0BZF59BY3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3T5FR0SVGYVTU&keywords=castle+warlock+george+macdonald&qid=1704342866&s=books&sprefix=castle+warlock+george+macdonald%2Cstripbooks%2C130&sr=1-1] Bone: Dying into Life by Marion Woodman [https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Dying-into-Life-Compass/dp/0140196285/ref=asc_df_0140196285/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312174407663&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=836445217188443252&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9024583&hvtargid=pla-493104134128&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=60258870857&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312174407663&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=836445217188443252&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9024583&hvtargid=pla-493104134128&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhc-sBhCEARIsAOVwHuStFzHRSX74vGShPFbgEnZQ2_80v5eAPdl53TYkNP059eI5AiJaNMoaAp3uEALw_wcB] The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky [https://www.amazon.com/Brothers-Karamazov-Fyodor-Dostoevsky/dp/0374528373] The Dream of the Rood (Anglo Saxon Poem) [https://oldenglishpoetry.camden.rutgers.edu/dream-of-the-rood/] Winters in the World by Eleanor Parker [https://www.amazon.com/Winters-World-Journey-Through-Anglo-Saxon/dp/B0C2F5MKYN/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1704342435&sr=8-1] Support George MacDonald and Us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/GeorgeMacDonaldandUs] Contact Us! [https://www.georgemacdonaldandus.com/]

Halloween Special: 3 Poems

In this special Halloween Episode, Shaun's new microphone makes its debute! Catherine shares the joy of celebrating Halloween. And we read three "spooky" poems by George MacDonald! Happy Halloween everyone! References: A Mammon Marriage by George MacDonald [https://www.public-domain-poetry.com/george-macdonald/printpoem/a-mammon-marriage-25166] The Dead Hand by George MacDonald [https://www.public-domain-poetry.com/george-macdonald/dead-hand-25181] A Dead House by George MacDonald [https://www.public-domain-poetry.com/george-macdonald/printpoem/a-dead-house-25170] Contact Us! [https://www.georgemacdonaldandus.com/] Support us on Patreon! [https://www.patreon.com/GeorgeMacDonaldandUs]