Junto: Classic Book Discussions!

Ever wondered what the HYPED ancient sports looked like? Look no further than the Aeneid Book 5. Join our listen to here our fun laughter and excitement as we join ancient ship racing, boxing, footraces, and archery. Soooo                               Set HUT!!!!!!

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Our world is surrounded by problems in romantic relationships. We are probably apt to think that this is just a problem with our culture and society. WE. ARE. WRONG.  Virgil was talking about problematic love lives  2000+ years ago. Do you want to here about our thoughts on this famous "romance"? Let's dive into Dido and Aeneas.

Other episodes mentioned in this episode: "This Classic will get you ADDICTED to reading! We discuss Chapter 1-2 of Till We Have Faces."

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Join us as we dive into Book 3 of the Aeneid, where Aeneas faces bleeding bushes, twisted prophecies, and crazy island adventures as he retraces the steps of Odysseus.

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Before Odysseus took 10 years to sail home in The Odyssey, Troy had to fall. Here is the frontlines story of that night from Virgil’s Aeneid. 

Join this discussion between Angelica, Esther and Adalyn of Book 2 of Virgil's Aeneid.

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So you think the Odyssey is the gold standard of ancient classics? Think again. You’ve been missing out on the ultimate masterpiece. Virgil’s Aeneid doesn't just rival Homer—it leaves the Odyssey in the dust.  

Whether you're a die-hard mythology fan or a complete beginner, tune in to see why this classic deserves the crown. So hit play and join the conversation!

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Are you tired of shallow romances and stories with no hero? Well, we are too!

Adalyn (age 15) is so passionate on that topic, so Esther (age 14) and Angelica (Esther's mom) let her vent and threw in our 2 cents in this episode. 

We discuss the perks of YA, the worst parts about it, why Middle Grade books are so great, and how we would renovate the industry. 

We get next level controversial on some takes, but have the popular vote on others and–most of all–we ourselves disagree some! We wanna hear your takes on this topic too, so drop a review or comment telling us your arguments. 

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We read "Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery" by Eric Metaxas—and it completely unmasked the reality of the Regency Era! In this episode, we dive into the intense struggles of the abolition movement in England, William Wilberforce’s profound turn to Christianity, his ultimate political friendship with William Pitt, and his lasting impact on British society. 

If you are obsessed with Regency Era history, Jane Austen's world, powerful biographical stories, or the abolition of slavery, this episode is tailored for you!

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 Join us for our final discussion on Till We Have Faces for chapters three and four of book two! We part this book with topics like modern toxicity culture, why religious art doesn’t feel like the real deal, and how Christ is the only one who can purify us. We really enjoyed talking about these final chapters and gaining understanding that we never would’ve gotten without each other! 

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Join Angelica, Adalyn and Esther for our classic book discussions! This discussion is designed for readers who want to move beyond surface-level plot points to understand the deeper themes and allusions present in Till We Have Faces!

We finish the book next week!

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✨ GRAB OUR NEW FREEBIE! ✨ Don't forget to grab our brand-new freebie! It is a compilation of all of our top ten favorite books and exactly why we love them. You can get your copy at GrowingFruitfulFamilies.com under the Classic Books Podcast tab. I can't wait to see if you agree or disagree with the books we've chosen!

This Week

We are deep down into C.S. Lewis’s Till We Have Faces, and we are almost done! Today, we are covering chapters 20 and 21. 

The topic of twisted femininity comes up again in these chapters, and it really gets under my skin. We also dive into how Orual flattens her identity by choosing a label and shutting herself off from real relationships. And we finally get to turn the tables and give our accusation against Orual! 

What's next: Chapters 1 & 2 of Book 2. 

After we finish Till we have Faces we will have a one-time podcast on the book Amazing Grace, and then are moving on to The Aeneid! We are using the Robert Fagles translation, so grab a copy and get ready to dive into our next big discussion.

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