The Lamppost in the Woods

In this episode, the team talks about literature revolving around themes of pain, suffering and ultimately salvation. In this episode we discuss the Book of Job, the various retellings of Snow White, as well as a number of other works that inspired our attraction to this theme.

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Thanks for listening to the Lamppost in the Woods - Season 4 Episode 3.

In this episode, the team breaks down the best, worst, and the most surprising reads of 2023. Listen along to find out what books to avoid reading for yourself as well as some books that are just too good to pass up!

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Thanks for listening to the Lamppost in the Woods - Season 4 Episode 2.

In this episode the team reminisces about the childhood books and stories that inspired us and fueled our passion for literature at a young age.

Stories like Where the Red Fern Grows, Treasure Island, Little House on the Prairie, and the American Girl Doll books formed the way we look at books today. What inspired you growing up?

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Thanks for listening to the Lamppost in the Woods - Episode 4.1 - Children's Classics

In this week's special Christmas episode, the team talks about Hans Christian Anderson's 7 part story, The Snow Queen. From its inspirations to its many retellings and everything that it has inspired over the years, The Snow Queen is sure to get you into the mood for the festivities of the season. So grab a cup of hot cocoa, light a fire, and settle for the final episode of season 3 of the Lamppost in the Woods.

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Thanks for listening to the Lamppost in the Woods - Episode 3.12 - Spotlight on Classics: Shane

In this episode, the team discusses what some would consider the definitive western, Shane, by Jack Shaefer. Sporting a multitude of adaptations, both classic and modern, as well as a series of influences played out in present-day film, Shane offers a pure look at life on the range, cowboys, and the tropes that this book made famous.

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Thanks for listening to the Lamppost in the Woods - Episode 3.11 - Spotlight on Classics: Shane

In this episode, the team get's stuck with another one of Evan's scary reads, on Halloween of all nights. A short story, the Call of Cthulhu by H. P. Lovecraft represents our first foray into the realm of existential dread and fear of the unknown. Less jumpscare and more the unlimited expanse of space, we read to find just how true those whispered stories from far off places really are, and how deep this rabbit hole goes...

Listeners Beware!

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Thanks for listening to the Lamppost in the Woods - Episode 3.10 - Evan's Choice: The Call of Cthulhu

In this episode, the team takes a look at a book you might find on airport bookshelves around the country: Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr. With compelling characters and an interweaving narrative that spans 4 separate timelines, this book effectively balances a variety of themes without getting bogged down in the details, and while we may not agree with some of the themes presented, it is difficult to ignore the talent and care with which Doerr writes.

Cloud Cuckoo Land brings together an unforgettable cast of dreamers and outsiders from past, present and future to offer a vision of survival against all odds.

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Thanks for listening to the Lamppost in the Woods - Episode 3.9 - Airport Read: Cloud Cuckoo Land

You knew we couldn’t stay away from Lewis for long! This episode, the team tackles our obligatory "one C.S. Lewis book per season" in the form of The Screwtape Letters. Join us as we study morality from the viewpoint of the diabolical demon uncle Screwtape and his bumbling nephew Wormwood.

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Thanks for listening to the Lamppost in the Woods - Episode 3.8 - Spotlight on the Classics: The Screwtape Letters

This week the team dives into The Greatest Story Ever Told: The Bible to answer important questions like how does the Bible stack up against our other stories so far? How does it relate? Which authors were influenced by it? Where can we see that influence? How can we learn from the Bible on how to tell and write our own stories.

From myths and legends to classic literature and popular retellings, the Bible serves as the source of inspiration for countless stories throughout time. Come along with us as we explore the greatest story ever told.

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Thanks for listening to the Lamppost in the Woods - Season 3 Episode 7 - The Greatest Story Ever Told

This week, the team welcomes a very special guest, Dr. Jeremy Painter. Join us as we pick his brain about literature, the Bible, the Bible and literature, and all things Tolkien.

Dr. Jeremy Painter works as the General Studies Program Director & the Assistant Professor of English at Urshan College. Dr. Painter has a Doctor of Letters from the University of Pretoria, a Doctor of Ministry from Regent University, and a PHD from Radboud University. He currently teaches English & Composition, literature, and a variety of other courses for Urshan College, Lindenwood Unversity, and Urshan Graduate School of Theology.

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Thanks for listening to the Lamppost in the Woods - Season 3 Episode 6.