The King's Hall

Waging the Battle of Hope: Guidance from Tolkien, Raising Resilient Children, & Overcoming Narratives of Decline


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Are you prepared to wage the battle for hope? As fathers and leaders, we're not just fighting for our own souls. We're contending for the souls of our children, the future generation. We're on a quest to discover how to provide beams of hope amidst the swirling tempests of life. In this pursuit, we turn to Tolkien’s The Return of the King, examining the character of Denethor, a symbol of despair and defeat. We also reflect on the importance of raising our children to be strong, courageous, and hopeful.

In the midst of the raging battle at the Pelennor Fields, we take inspiration from King Theoden, another character from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Theoden's story speaks of despair transformed into courage, glory, and a brave death. His tale teaches us the lesson of resurrection hope, the ultimate white pill in the face of death. We also explore the resurgence of cultures that go down fighting and delve into why the youth of today are embracing post-millennialism as a way of maintaining hope in the future.

Diving further, we scrutinize the role of media consumption in conservative culture and how it feeds into a narrative of decline. But we're not stopping there. We’re charting out ways to combat this mindset, gleaning lessons from Theoden's example. We're striving to guide you in leading your families with bravery and optimism, armed with faith, joy, and an unshakeable belief in the promises of the Lord. We invite you to join us on this journey towards hope and resilience.

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The King's HallBy Brian Sauvé, Dan Berkholder, & Eric Conn

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