The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 39 – Summer Episode 2 (The Two Towers, Poetry, Francis Schaeffer)

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 039Summer EpisodeWelcome to Episode 39 of The Thinklings Podcast!This is another special summer episode of the podcast, featuring Books & Business and a final meditation from Scripture. Along the way, the Thinklings discuss Tolkien, poetry, apologetics, and the relationship between truth, beauty, imagination, and worship.Thanks for tuning in to this summer conversation!Books & BusinessThe Two Towers — Thinkling LittleThe Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats — Thinkling CarterHow Should We Then Live? — Thinkling StearnsMain ContentThinkling Little reflects on Saruman’s persuasive speech in The Two Towers and Tolkien’s portrayal of deception, wisdom, and the danger of persuasive evil.Thinkling Carter discusses the poetry of W.B. Yeats, considering the relationship between imagination, beauty, truth, and the longings expressed in Romantic poetry.Thinkling Stearns recommends Francis Schaeffer’s How Should We Then Live?, exploring the rise and decline of Western thought and culture and the importance of understanding the history of ideas.Final MeditationThinkling Stearns closes with a meditation from Isaiah 1, reminding listeners that God desires genuine repentance and heartfelt worship rather than empty religious activity. The Lord calls His people to come before Him with humble and repentant hearts, trusting in His provision for cleansing and forgiveness.Listen & SubscribeFollow The Thinklings Podcast for weekly conversations on books, theology, and the Christian life! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thethinklingspodcast.substack.com