A Contemplative Reader
Iowa farmboy, lawyer for many years, now a Lutheran pastor. I've spent time with Benedictines learning about monastic practices and spiritual direction. In addition to my Lutheran seminary training, I have a Master's degree in theology from the Byzantine Catholic Seminary. Many videos will explore the spiritual content of science fiction and fantasy, but I will also talk about classics, history, and theology books. Thanks for watching - peace be with you!
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p.s. The banner image is a picture I took from the choir bench at New Melleray Abbey, a Trappist monastery where I have spent time as a monastic associate.
A Contemplative Reader
I had a great time talking with @thenostalgicdragonbooks about spiritual symbolism in 'The Shadow of the Torturer' by Gene Wolfe - check it out!
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 4
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Thanks to @PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy for inviting me to read "Titus Groan" and go on a journey with him to Castle Gormenghast! If you like hearing about books with beautiful prose, gothic atmosphere, or macabre humor, you will enjoy our discussion.
1 month ago | [YT] | 2
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In this video my friend @thenostalgicdragonbooksoffers wisdom from his perspective on how reading can be a meditative experience.
2 months ago | [YT] | 2
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Look a video I will be sharing tomorrow which I recorded while on retreat in a forest about how to read transcendentally - a search for the beautiful, the good, and the true through literature.
2 months ago | [YT] | 12
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Soon, the journey to Castle Gormenghast will begin with @PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy .
2 months ago | [YT] | 3
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Another fun conversation with @iSamwise !
3 months ago | [YT] | 4
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I had a great chat this afternoon about spirituality and literature with Shrikant, the Nostalgic Dragon! Check it out and subscribe to his channel for more thoughtful content about books.
4 months ago | [YT] | 2
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Stay tuned for a fantastic discussion with @iSamwisecoming up soon! Sam is the perfect person to hear some of my latest Gene Wolfe theories (among other things).
5 months ago | [YT] | 4
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Check out this fun chat I had with Britton of @someokiedude9549 - this was my first real conversation with another BookTuber and we covered a lot of subjects!
5 months ago | [YT] | 4
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Chas at @BookishChas has responded to lots of opinions, including some of mine - go check out his video. I remain firm in my opinion about the greatness of the farmboy-hero trope, though.
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