In Fellowship

In this week's episode, as the group of neophyte travelers leave the Shire, Anna and Ellen discuss Book 1 Chapter 5: A Conspiracy Unmasked and discuss building community when you leaving home. Next week's theme is song.

This week, Anna and Ellen discuss Book 1 Chapter 4: A Shortcut to Mushrooms through the lens of evolving relationships, sometimes even with the physical space around us! Next week's theme is leaving home.

In this week's episode, Anna, Ellen, and special-guest(!) Felix read Chapter 3: Three is Company and discuss community building through shared language. Next week's theme is evolving relationships.

This week, Anna and Ellen discuss some important hobbit history, whether Gandalf was a bit too brusque and, most importantly, building community through storytelling in Chapter 2: The Shadow of the Past. Next week's theme is shared language.

Get ready to dive into the joy of celebrations! The hosts explore how Bilbo's party serves as a catalyst for community bonding. They highlight Bilbo's iconic moments, from his speech to the unique gifts he gives. The conversation brings up interesting ideas about neighborly support and the importance of rituals in building connections. Plus, there’s an engaging take-home assignment that encourages listeners to reflect on celebrations and think about meaningful gifts. Tune in for laughter, insights, and heartwarming themes!

Fandoms (communities) spring up around cherished movies, books, and more, but what can the subject matter itself teach us about building lasting relationships? Join sisters Anna and Ellen for a chapter by chapter reading of The Lord of the Rings, where they’ll examine this famous example of Fellowship, and look for the lessons in community-building to be found in one of the most beloved series of all time. First episode is out October 5th, 2021!