George MacDonald and Us

In this episode, we read George MacDonald’s poem, “February,” from, “A Book of Strife in the Form of a Diary of an Old Soul.” We look at how this poem may reflect George MacDonald’s wrestling with God, winter, and his relationship with writing. We explore aspects of fatherlessness, death, light, and what it means to be a child. This episode contains spoilers from Sir Gibbie and Castle Warlock! Ref...

In this episode, we read the second half of George MacDonald's fairy tale, "The Giant's Heart." For Catherine, this is the first time reading the ending. We explore the themes found in the conclusion of this intriguing and amusing story. We are also looking for listener suggestions for future episodes! See our contact info in the references notes below! References: The Giant’s Heart by George MacD...

In this episode, we read the first half of George MacDonald's fairy tale, "The Giant's Heart." We explore the themes found in this intriguing and amusing story. References: The Giant’s Heart by George MacDonald Say Something in (Manx/Cornish/Welsh/Dutch/Cornish/Spanish) Dr. Jordan Peterson on parents fighting in front of children (youtube clip) Hansel and Gretel (Rika Lesser and...

In this episode, we're all about Arthurian Romance as we read and discuss George MacDonald's poem, "The Sangreal." We'd love to hear your opinion on the debate we had during the discussion! See our contact info at the bottom of the show notes or vote in our poll on Spotify! References: The Sangreal by George MacDonald White Boxer Coffee Company Sweet Burley Tobacco by the Cou...

In this special Halloween Episode, Shaun's new microphone makes its debute! Catherine shares the joy of celebrating Halloween. And we read three "spooky" poems by George MacDonald! Happy Halloween everyone! References: A Mammon Marriage by George MacDonald The Dead Hand by George MacDonald A Dead House by George MacDonald Contact Us! Support us on Patreon!

In this episode, we finish reading George MacDonald's short story, the Castle. We then discuss the many treasures found within this "castle." Refrences: The Castle by George MacDonald Parenting from the Inside Out by Dan Siegel and Mary Hartzel In a Certain Kingdom: Vasilisa the Beautiful “The Word became flesh to make us ‘partakers of the divine nature’: ‘For this is why the Word be...

In this episode, we read and discuss the first section of George MacDonald's short story, "The Castle." References: The Castle by George MacDonald The Interior Castle by Saint Teresa of Avila Wounded by Love by Saint Porphyrios In a Certain Kingdom: Sister Alionushka and Brother Ivanushka How the Scots Invented the Modern World by Arthur Herman Psychology of Religion: East and West b...

In this episode we explore the various themes found in George MacDonald's poem, "Willie's Question." Themes discussed include inflation and deflation, virtue, and most importantly: rabbits! References: Willie's Question by George MacDonald Saint Thomas Aquinas on souls Saint Maximos the Confessor: On the Ecclesiastical Mystagogy She by Robert Johnson Till We have Faces by CS...

In this episode, we consider George MacDonlad's poem, "Consider the Ravens." References: Consider the Ravens by George MacDonald Jonathan Pageau: Where is Heaven? A response to Sam Harris Matthew 6:26-27 Leisure: the Basis of Culture by Josef Pieper This Jungian Life: Reviving Tolerance in Cancel Culture Unspoken Sermons by George MacDonald George MacDonald and Us Patreon Page Contac...

In this first episode, we introduce ourselves, George MacDonald, and the podcast! We also read and discuss George MacDonald's poem, "King Cole." References: King Cole Marion Woodman Marie Louise von Franz Jason Jones King Lear, Shakespeare Malcom Guite George MacDonald and Us Patreon Page Contact Us