Philip brings on Ben Avery from the Strangers and Aliens Podcast to discuss the subtle biblical themes in Tolkien's works and how they compare to C.S. Lewis’s more explicit allegories. They also explore the challenges of representing Christ figures in fiction and share their thoughts on the Rings of Power series. Additionally, the conversation touches on The Rings of Power series and evaluates its interpretations and modern adaptations of Tolkien's timeless themes.
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00:00 Introduction
01:32 Ben Avery's Journey IntoTolkien's World
04:11 Strangers and Aliens Podcast
06:45 Telling a Story from aChristian Perspective
10:10 Advantage to WritingChristian Themes At Different Degrees
17:09 Writing Christ (or ChristLike Characters) into the Story
21:04 Write to Evangelize or RelayBible Themes
25:20 Tolkien's Universal Appeal
29:48 Worldview: Tolkien vs ROP
39:40 Ben's Rating of ROP
43:52 Closing Thoughts
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