Book 6 Chapter 8: The Scouring of the Shire

Glittering Caves: The Final Episode

Patrick and Andrew review their different experiences of the great story and the podcast, their favorite chapters, their favorite characters, and lasting effects. Submit your questions and comments at adeoatus.com/podcast [https://adeodatus.com/podcast]. Support the show at adeodatus.com/donate. [http://adeodatus.com/donate]

Book 6 Chapter 9: The Grey Havens

Andrew and Patrick discuss the contributions the Four Travellers make to the renewed Shire - Merry and Pippin’s Lordliness, Sam’s beautiful family life and dedicated leadership, Frodo’s writing of the great story of their adventure. Sam’s healthy wholeness contrasts with Frodo’s lingering wounds which can only be healed by leaving the Shire for good. Submit your questions and comments at adeoatus.com/podcast [https://adeodatus.com/podcast]. Support the show at adeodatus.com/donate. [http://adeodatus.com/donate]

Book 6 Chapter 8: The Scouring of the Shire

The Hobbits find the Shire has become a land of Rules and ugliness, but they are ready to ignite and direct a holy spirit of revolt. Patrick and Andrew focus on Merry’s military acumen and draw spiritual insight from Frodo’s Gandalf-like leadership, especially in dealing with the malice of Saruman. Submit your questions and comments at adeoatus.com/podcast [https://adeodatus.com/podcast]. Support the show at adeodatus.com/donate. [http://adeodatus.com/donate]

Book 6 Chapter 6-7: Many Partings/Homeward Bound

The long journey home leads Patrick and Andrew to discuss how the hobbits have been changed by becoming used to being friends with Kings and Queens, Elves and Wizards. Will they find coming home difficult or are they, as Gandalf says, ready to handle any troubles they might find there? Will Frodo, whose sufferings have left scars on him, be able to find rest in the Shire? Submit your questions and comments at adeoatus.com/podcast [https://adeodatus.com/podcast]. Support the show at adeodatus.com/donate. [http://adeodatus.com/donate]

Book 6 Chapter 5: The Steward and the King

Patrick and Andrew revel in the joy of the Eagle’s psalm of victory and Aragorn’s triumphant coronation. They discuss ways that the last three chapters can help readers enter into the spirit of Holy Week and Easter. Andrew waxes eloquent on Faramir’s courtship of Eowyn. Submit your questions and comments at adeoatus.com/podcast [https://adeodatus.com/podcast]. Support the show at adeodatus.com/donate. [http://adeodatus.com/donate]