Further Up and Further In: A Podcast

As the children and Trumpkin fall asleep exhausted from their journey, Lucy is beckoned awake and away from the camp to encounter the transcendent holiness of Narnia. This first of two visions, in which she remembers the deep magic of Narnia, ultimately prepares her for the greater vision of Aslan and her firm conviction in the face of her siblings' opposition.

As Trumpkin concludes Caspian's backstory, he confesses his expectation for the help of Susan's horn to be mighty Narnian kings and queens of old, not four children. Yet, through a series of lighthearted contests, Trumpkin will learn the true importance of an authority that is not merely acknowledged but trusted and obeyed.

As Caspian and company journey to Aslan's How, the sacred place of the ancient Stone Table, they encounter Miraz's armies and must decide, once and for all, if they should wind Susan's Horn to summon the help that, according to legend, is prophesied to come. Despite some disbelief in the ranks, Caspian chooses to sound the Horn and send messengers to the two other Ancient Places of Narnia: Lantern Waste and Cair Paravel.

As Caspian travels to meet the Old Narnians (including Pattertwig, Glenstorm, and the indomitable Reepicheep), he discovers the real meaning of the portents observed in the heavens: he is being prepared for war. Gathered together at the Dancing Lawn for a council, the Narnians pledge their allegiance to Prince Caspian, and the Fauns lead a dance to celebrate his arrival.

With the birth of King Miraz's son, Prince Caspian now poses a threat to his uncle's dynasty and must flee the castle for his life. Yet, when he is caught by a storm in the woods, Caspian finds himself in the company of what he and Dr. Cornelius had always wondered, and hoped, to find -- the Talking Beasts of Old Narnia.

This episode concludes the intermission from Prince Caspian to discuss education and the Christian faith.

Trumpkin's story begins as he tells of Prince Caspian, the rightful heir to the throne of Narnia who secretly harbors "a love for the Old Things." Yet, when King Miraz, his usurping uncle, discovers Caspian's affinity for the stories of Old Narnia, he sends Doctor Cornelius to be his nephew's new tutor. Little does he know that Doctor Cornelius carries a secret of his own and will play a significant role in leading Caspian toward a recognition of who he is and the real truth about Narnia.

As the children awaken in the ruins of Cair Paravel, they begin to discover just how long it has been since they reigned as kings and queens in the  Golden Age of Narnia. However, when they suddenly encounter two soldiers attempting to drown a dwarf, the plight of Old Narnia and the call for the ancient kings to return and heal the land draw them further into danger.