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• In a Certain Kingdom: The Wooden Eagle

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  A certain Tsar collects artisans like trinkets. And what do you think? Of course they all compete for his attention. But once a goldsmith and a...

• Fantasy For Our Time: The Shadow is a Passing Thing… Or Is It?

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  In this episode, dear friend Richard Rohlin and I continue our discussion on The Rings of Power, picking up with episodes 6 and 7. We try to open...

• In a Certain Kingdom: Prince Ivan, the Firebird, and Koschei the Deathless

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  In a variation of a familiar story, Prince Ivan is the only one of his three brothers with the vigilance to find the thief of his father’s...

• Fantasy For Our Time: There Is a Tempest in Me . . .

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  Once again I’m joined by Richard Rohlin for a lively discussion about the Rings of Power! Together we discuss . . . well, many things; but,...

• Fantasy For Our Time: Without My Sword . . . What Am I?

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  At last, what you’ve all been waiting for . . . I discuss The Rings of Power!  My friend Richard Rohlin joins me for a wonderful...

• Fantasy For Our Time: Resilience and Courage Through Story – Accept Your Quest with Humility and Purpose

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  This is the final video of my series on accepting unexpected hardships and using stories to help overcome them in a lasting way. Using Aragorn...

• Fantasy For Our Time: Resilience and Courage Through Story – Examining the Heart of Ideas You Hate

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  Welcome to week three of our series exploring how good stories can help us survive difficulty and come out stronger, living a deeper and more...

• In a Certain Kingdom: Prince Ivan, the Witch Baby, and the Little Prince of the Sun

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  Little Prince Ivan was born dumb, and his parents couldn’t wait to have another child. Anything was better than a voiceless future Tsar! But...

• Fantasy For Our Time: Resilience and Courage Through Story – Finding Meaning in Solitude

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  Welcome to the second episode in my series on finding resilience and courage during unexpectedly difficult times, all through the wisdom of fairy...