57 - Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick - JRR Tolkien and The Applicability of Stories

Sep 18, 2019

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, priest and Tolkien fan, discusses the power of symbolism in stories, the influence of Tolkien on his path to Orthodoxy, the mystical narratives in Orthodoxy, and the transformative impact of engaging with stories on personal growth.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Exploring the Influence of J.R. Tolkien on the Guest's Path to Orthodoxy

01:56 • 4min

Exploring the Mystical and Ancient Narrative in Orthodoxy

05:27 • 3min

The Power of Symbolism and Applicability in Tolkien's Works

08:38 • 25min

The Transformative Power of Engaging with Stories

33:27 • 12min

Exploring the Delight and Transformative Power of Stories

45:20 • 3min