The Hobbit, Smaug, & Weak Power w/ Gregory Walter

Homebrewed Christianity

Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.6 • 612 Ratings

🗓️ 11 February 2014

⏱️ 107 minutes

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Summary

Who doesn’t love J.R.R. Tolkien, the mythology of Middle Earth, and getting to see Smaug (the most EPIC of all dragons) on the big screen? If Led Zeppelin can sing about it and nerds can roll 12 sided dice about it, then it must be pretty awesome. On Thursday February 6th we hosted a live video streaming podcast with Gregory Walter to nerd out about Tolkien’s world. It was an amazing conversation in which you get convo about the book, movie, and all the Middle Earth mythology. Our guest is Dr. Gregory Walter, a professor of religion and Pro Grade Hobbiter. He is a professor at St. Olaf College and was recently on the podcast to discuss his new book Being Promised: Theology, Gift, and Practice. At the end of the podcast we realized our mutual love for the Hobbit and this podcast idea was born! You can check out the video HERE. Gregory's list of the essential Tolkien texts can be found HERE. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:20.4	Hello, Homebrew, Christianity, listeners.
1:22.4	This is Tripp.
1:23.6	Yes, and you can see us if you're using the live stream on the interwebs, and what better thing to use the internet for than fantasy.
1:34.0	Good point.
1:35.5	Yes.
1:36.7	And not any type of fantasy.
1:39.1	We want things with pointy elves and hairy feet, because this is a little streaming live Homeward Christianity
1:46.9	Hobbit podcast and it's happening right now right here and you're a part of it and on the other
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