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Avalon Mentors
By William J. LasseterEducation
Avalon Mentors episodes
- King Crimson & the artistic response
A quick reflection on the nature of art and its response to contemporary issues.
Visit the Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2112917917 min - Christian Friendship
A talk I delivered to the young adults at Holy Family Parish. We discussed Filia vs. Agape, the role of Koinonia, and why it is important for Christians to befriend the downtrodden and miserable (b/c most of us are downtrodden and miserable).
For more on friendship (and Christian Friendship) I highly recommend:
Aristotle: Nichomachean Ethics
Cicero: de Amicitia
C.S.Lewis: The Four Loves
Visit the Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=211291791 hr 16 min - Good Hobbit Morning Episode XVII, chapter 17, "The Clouds Burst"
In which we talk about war, man's propensity toward war, the war in our hearts, and how wonderful Gandalf (Gandr) is.
1 hr 21 min - “Hate and Suffering” - Luke 14:26
Quick observation on the translation of “miseo” and possible implications of an alternate interpretation.
Visit the Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2112917911 min - Good Hobbit Morning Episode XVI, chapter 16, "A Thief in the Night"
In which our heroes discuss Bilbo's maturation, Thorin's insanity & whether the Arkenstone is really the last of the three Silmarils. Could Bilbo be holding both the Ring of Power and the Last Silmaril at the same time? Minds will be blown.
1 hr 45 min - Good Hobbit Morning Ep. XV, Chapter 15 "The Gathering of the Clouds"
All about crows - and ravens - and crows vs. Ravens. With a bit of Odin thrown in there and some reflections on the nature of the novel.
52 min - Good Hobbit Morning Episode XIV, chapter 14 "Fire & Water"
The killing of the dragon, Smaug (and all that that entails)! Have you ever noticed that the killing of Smaug (seen here in Tolkien's own pencil sketch) looks a heck of a lot like Led Zeppelin's iconic "Icarus" logo? What's up with that? Here Dr. Cameron and I discuss the nature of the dragon, the cosmogonic elements of fire and water, and the difference between a Master (of Laketown) and a King (Bard) - b/c there is definitely a difference.
1 hr 36 min - Good Hobbit Morning Episode XIII, chapter 13 "Not at Home"
In which Dr. Cameron and I address the issue of the dragon again; the Fay world; and not laughing at live dragons. Something screwy happens at some point in the video and we become a comic book. Artwork/Myth/Imagination as central to humanity • Gorecki “Symphony of Sorrowful Songs” • Artwork as discovery not mere creation The Ring in relation to the Dragon • Gyges’ Ring • The realm of shadows (thaumatapoioi) The Dragon as a creature of despair The 6 Sins against the Holy Spirit
1 hr 33 min - Good Hobbit Morning Episode XII, Chapter 12, "Inside Information"
In which Dr. Cameron Thompson and I finally meet the dragon ... and he is us.
1 hr 58 min - Good Hobbit Morning, Ep. 11, "On the Doorstep"
Dr. Thompson and I discuss the 11th chapter of Tolkien's great novel, "The Hobbit".
1 hr 25 min
About Avalon Mentors
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Providing outstanding learning opportunities for students in middle school, high school, and beyond.
"The righteous flourish like the palm tree,
and grow like a cedar in Lebanon." - Psalm 91
"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her."
- Proverbs 4:7-8
Helping educators through discussion, insight, reviews, and ideas.
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