On ch 12: The Lost Boy, of The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman

A long-awaited conversation with Kevin Hensler, PhD candidate in Religion at Temple University.  We talk about Pullman's materialist theology, Lyra's destiny, and world-building. Spoilers abound!

Kevin's page on Temple U: https://liberalarts.temple.edu/academics/departments/religion/hensler-kevin

Musical themes:

Jerry, the able seaman

Trollesund

The Consul

The Bear

Witches (adapted from 'The Flowers of Lapland,' whistled by Dr Kalmenius in Clockwork)

Where's your balloon?

On ch 10: The Consul and the Bear, of The Golden Compass, by Philip Pullman.

Featuring Mark Vernon, who incorporates narrative into his work as a psychotherapist, and insights from his practice into his work as an author. 

He's been hosting the video of this conversation over on his website for weeks, but better late than never I thought I'd post the audio and video of it, too, along with more musical themes from the imaginary video game adaptation following the conversation, and an exciting announcement for the new year! 

Mark's website: http://www.markvernon.com/ 

Mark's review of The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/belief/2010/apr/02/philip-pullman-jesus-myth 

Understand Humanism, by Mark Vernon, with a foreword by Philip Pullman: https://www.amazon.com/Understand-Humanism-Teach-Yourself-General/dp/1444103504 

Tracklist:

John Faa

Farder Coram

The Zaal and the Eel Market

Spy-flies