Bombadil's Porch

In this episode we catch up after several weeks of being apart. Fall rhythms of life are kicking off, and there is a big change in the future for one Porch host. We also look at the decline of justice in the West and how to parent grateful children with integrity.

Today we discussed Douglas Murray's* interesting appeal to the moral vice of acedia in attempting to explain the ills of modern society. We also looked at the biblical command not to envy, and how profoundly important this command is for our country, and for our families.

*Audio clip of Douglas Murray at the 2023 National Review Institute Ideas Summit in Washington D.C.

Today we discussed the unfortunate tale of a janitorial mishap gone very wrong. We also discuss whether proper parenting can guarantee the salvation of our children. Finally, we look at the 9th Commandment and discuss the importance of speaking the truth in an age of snap reactions.

In this episode we rejoice at the kindness of God on display in a recent car and pedestrians accident. We also consider the nature of stealing and how it erodes society from the illegal activities of an individual to the sometimes legal activities of governments.

We begin after a few weeks off by hearing from Caleb who is recently returned from a trip to Italy and the Balkans.

We also discuss a recent interview with a movie actor famous for saying, "I'll be back," who, ironically, is afraid that he won't.

Finally, we consider the prohibition against adultery and how that affects more of life than just marriage.

In this episode we discuss the nature of man and how that relates to science fiction's common theme of reducing consciousness to mere information. We also consider the next commandment in our series: do not murder.

In this episode we take instruction from the cautionary tale of two hapless drivers in Hawaii. Caleb fills us in on an upcoming adventure overseas. Finally, we discuss the 5th Commandment, its many applications, and the surprisingly central role it plays in the fabric of civilization.

In this episode we discuss the view that conservatives view children as property and use the role to impose authoritarianism. We also look at what Sabbath rest means for Christians today.

In this episode we discuss at length a lament over Generation Z and what are some of the unique challenges and unique strengths of this emerging population. We also discuss two letters, including one just recently published for the first time, in which JRR Tolkien discusses why Tom Bombadil doesn't quite seem to fit into the world of Middle Earth. Finally, we discuss, perhaps debate, how the impact of the work of Jesus is to impact our attitude and view of ourselves and the general cheeriness of our outlook.

In this episode we discuss why UFO's (UAP's) are back in limelight recently, as well as the rise of pagan symbolism in pop culture. We then continue our study through What Matters Most by looking at the third commandment.