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Mentioned in 36 episodes
The pilgrim's progress
Book • 1678
The Pilgrim's Progress is a Christian allegory that follows the journey of Christian, a man burdened by his sin, as he travels from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City.
Along the way, he encounters various characters and obstacles that symbolize spiritual realities.
The book is presented as a dream sequence and is divided into two parts, the second part following Christian's wife, Christiana, and her children on a similar journey.
The narrative is rich in biblical references and explores themes of redemption, faith, and perseverance.
Along the way, he encounters various characters and obstacles that symbolize spiritual realities.
The book is presented as a dream sequence and is divided into two parts, the second part following Christian's wife, Christiana, and her children on a similar journey.
The narrative is rich in biblical references and explores themes of redemption, faith, and perseverance.
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in the context of the hero's journey.

Jeff Sandefer

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when discussing Mark Twain's views on John Bunyan.


Ron Chernow

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Ben Greenfield

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180. A Conversation so Intense It Might as Well Be Psychedelic | John Vervaeke
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as one of his favorite books, illustrating the Christian journey and struggle with condemnation.

Ben Stuart

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Silencing Your Inner Critic / 1 John 3:18-24
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, highlighting John Bunyan's importance in providing spiritual nourishment through his writing.

Paul Lay

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The dawn of the post-literate society
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as a book that requires patience to read.


Tyler Cowen

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Katherine Rundell on the Art of Words
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as a book read to him every Sunday night by his father


Joel Beeke

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Husbands and Fathers—How to Lead Your Family
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when discussing the importance of having a goal in the Christian life, using it as an example of perseverance.

Sharonda Cooper

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The Universal Struggle with Self-Control (Sharonda Cooper)
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as a story about a quest with transformative challenges.


Jacob Kishere

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in comparison to Coleridge's addition of marginal notes to later editions of "The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner".

Thomas Banks

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Episode 248: “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by S. T. Coleridge, Part 1
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as a beloved book about Christian's journey to the Celestial City.

Garrett Kell

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The Garrett Kell Interview
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as an incredible work inspired by the book of Romans, highlighting its importance in Christian theology.

Pastor John Lovell

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To The Real Saints In Rome | Romans 1:1-7
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to illustrate the transformative power of looking to Christ for righteousness.


Michael Reeves

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New Life through Our Union with Christ
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as a book he reads to his sons, illustrating Christian temptations and trials.

Matt Kehler

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as one of her favorite books, referencing its themes of faith and perseverance.

Jennie Allen

263. Family, Trauma, and Hope with Jennie Allen (Part 1)
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, highlighting his resilience during imprisonment and the context of 'Pilgrim's Progress'.


Alisa Childers


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#292 Finding Peace in an Age of Anxiety, with Jonny Ardavanis (Pastor series Pt. 1)
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as an allegory for the stages of enlightenment.

JC Dentun

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