Host: Jude DiMeglio TrangGuest: John Hendrix

Description:New York Times bestselling author and illustrator John Hendrix joins Jude to explore the enduring role of fairy tales and myths in shaping imagination, literature, and our beliefs. With his newest graphic novel The Myth Makers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, John shares how he brought their friendship to life through art, while also reflecting on the deeper truths’ myths reveal about our world.

We talk about:

· Why Lewis and Tolkien believed myths and fairy tales are not just for children

· The influence of George MacDonald on Lewis and modern fantasy

· Tolkien’s idea of the “Tree of Tales” and its importance for readers today

· How myths and fairy tales fill a need and act as a guide for courage, creativity, and resilience

· The role of “eucatastrophe” in stories and faith

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Music Credit:Gabe Kubanda / Damn Plans (Instrumental) © 2021 Kubanda Music

Engineer:Ray Ingegneri, Third Street Productions, Tucson, AZ

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