Diving deeper into the ways of the Kingdom, deeper into the person of Jesus and all that He has for us, knowing that He's reaching out to each of us, beckoning, "Come! Come further up, further in!" Through scripture, conversations over coffee, sweet friendships, and the daily grind of life, we are learning what it means to call this Kingdom home and to belong to our King. So come, grab a cup of coffee & join us. Everyone's invited.
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Perhaps no writer in the 20th century was better capable of sharing the "shiver of wonder" and the glorious taste of the gospel than C.S. Lewis. Throughout his life, Lewis reveled in the truth and beauty of God, passionately chasing the eternal ache and longing he felt for the joy and ultimate satisfaction found only in Jesus Christ. Taking the journey one chapter at a time, this podcast delves into the deeper magic of Lewis's famous Narnia stories, inviting you to go further up and further ...
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Conversations with practitioners in adult and further education in Ireland. This podcast explores a wide range of topics of interest to those working in Adult and Further Education. Bringing you conversations on theory, practice and policy in an understandable, accessible format. Please note that any issues discussed on the podcast are the opinions of individuals and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the organisations they represent. Contact me at feteducationpodcast@gmail.com Cov ...
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The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, ch. 3 - "The Lone Islands" (#40)
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As the passengers land ashore the first of the Lone Islands, they meet one of the missing Lords of Narnia, Lord Bern. What they don't expect, though, is the trouble they'll discover along the way...
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The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, ch. 2 - "On Board the Dawn Treader" (#39)
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As Lewis provides exposition through the character of King Caspian, the stark contrast between the medieval and the modern worldview begins to emerge on board the Dawn Treader, particularly in the opposition between Reepicheep and Eustace.
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The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, ch. 1 - "The Picture in the Bedroom" (#38)
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In this opening episode on Lewis's rollicking, high-seas adventure story, we are introduced to one of the most memorable characters in the Narniad: Eustace Clarence Scrubb. Though he, in some ways, resembles the banality of evil in the White Witch and Miraz, he ultimately becomes a hopeful representation of Lewis's view of grace and redemption.…
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Prince Caspian, ch. 15 - "Aslan Makes a Door in the Air" (#37)
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In this final chapter of Prince Caspian, Aslan shows grace to Caspian (in his kingship), Reepicheep (in his restored tail), the Narnians (in the feast), and the Telmarines (in their transportation to a new home). All the while, wrong has been made right, and Aslan sends the Pevensies back home with a restored vision for the beauty of Aslan's rule a…
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Episode 10: A brief history of adult literacy in Ireland
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In this episode, I chat with Geraldine Mernagh about her experience of working in adult literacy and how it has changed since the 1980s. Geraldine gives us some great advice about reflecting on what drew us to our work in the first place so that we can decide what we want to carry with us as our profession changes.…
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Prince Caspian, ch. 14 - "How All Were Very Busy" (#36)
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In this penultimate chapter, Miraz is defeated by his own treasonous lords, and the Telmarine army is vanquished by the Narnians (not to mention the awakened Trees!). What's more, Aslan leads the procession of celebration through the towns, calling all who will to join in the merry company and revel in the victory.…
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Prince Caspian, ch. 13 - "The High King in Command" (#35)
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Exercising his true authority as High King of Narnia, Peter offers Miraz a proposal of monomachy, single combat to determine the victor of the war. Yet, as Edmund delivers the offer, Miraz's men, Lords Glozelle and Sopespian, discuss their own plans to undermine Miraz's position and establish themselves in power.…
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In this episode, I am chatting with Geraldine Mernagh about Meritocracy. We discuss what meritocracy is, where the idea comes from and the problem it poses in adult education. We also discuss transformative education and helping learners to see their potential.
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Prince Caspian, ch. 12 - "Sorcery and Sudden Vengeance" (#34)
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As Trumpkin, Peter, and Edmund approach Aslan's How, they overhear a council-of-war between King Caspian, Trufflehunter, Doctor Cornelius, and Nikabrik. As all hope of victory seems lost, Nikabrik offers an alternative plan, one couched in a sweeping array of philosophical claims and rhetorical strategies that threaten to overturn Caspian's authori…
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Episode 8: Talking with the tutor: Anna Galligan on teaching drama
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In this episode, I have a conversation with Anna Galligan, the outreach officer with Barnstorm Theatre Company in Kilkenny. Anna talks to me about her long career as a drama tutor. This is a fascinating look at Anna's approach to working with her students. Anna has really helped me to think outside the box with my teaching practice. Whether or not …
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In this episode, I chat with Sarah Bates about her research into FET tutor's identities. Sarah is a tutor with Waterford and Wexford ETB and is also a researcher and lecturer at Waterford Institute of Technology. Sarah talks about the diverse nature of the FET sector, how tutors see themselves within their profession and what motivates them in thei…
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Episode 6: Reflection and being a reflective practitioner
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In this episode, I am chatting with Catriona Warren from the Literacy Development Centre in Waterford Institute of Technology. Catriona has some useful advice if you are interested in keeping a reflective journal or are interested in understanding what reflective practice is.
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Prince Caspian, ch. 11 - "The Lion Roars" (#33)
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Is seeing believing? Or is believing seeing? As Lucy follows Aslan toward the Stone Table, the others must decide whether or not they can bear to follow someone they cannot see for themselves. Yet, as they walk by faith, not by sight, the glimpses of Aslan begin to bring repentance, grace, and sanctifying growth, preparing the Pevensies and Trumpki…
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Episode 5: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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In this episode, I chat with Dr Maeve O' Grady about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). We discuss what it is, how educational providers recognise RPL and why it is a worthwhile exercise for all of us to name and record all of our learning experiences, professional and personal. Apologies, we are recording from home so we have some sound issues. …
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Prince Caspian, ch. 10 - "The Return of the Lion" (#32)
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Having discovered that their quest down the gorge, taken contrary to Aslan's will, ends in failure, the children and Trumpkin double back to start again. Yet, as Lucy is summoned by the divine call of Aslan to instruct her siblings to obey his instructions, it remains to be seen whether or not Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Trumpkin have the faith neces…
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Prince Caspian, ch. 9 - "What Lucy Saw" (#31)
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As the children and Trumpkin fall asleep exhausted from their journey, Lucy is beckoned awake and away from the camp to encounter the transcendent holiness of Narnia. This first of two visions, in which she remembers the deep magic of Narnia, ultimately prepares her for the greater vision of Aslan and her firm conviction in the face of her siblings…
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Prince Caspian, ch. 8 - "How They Left the Island" (#30)
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As Trumpkin concludes Caspian's backstory, he confesses his expectation for the help of Susan's horn to be mighty Narnian kings and queens of old, not four children. Yet, through a series of lighthearted contests, Trumpkin will learn the true importance of an authority that is not merely acknowledged but trusted and obeyed.…
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Prince Caspian, ch. 7 - "Old Narnia in Danger" (#29)
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As Caspian and company journey to Aslan's How, the sacred place of the ancient Stone Table, they encounter Miraz's armies and must decide, once and for all, if they should wind Susan's Horn to summon the help that, according to legend, is prophesied to come. Despite some disbelief in the ranks, Caspian chooses to sound the Horn and send messengers …
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Prince Caspian, ch. 6 - "The People That Lived in Hiding" (#28)
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As Caspian travels to meet the Old Narnians (including Pattertwig, Glenstorm, and the indomitable Reepicheep), he discovers the real meaning of the portents observed in the heavens: he is being prepared for war. Gathered together at the Dancing Lawn for a council, the Narnians pledge their allegiance to Prince Caspian, and the Fauns lead a dance to…
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Prince Caspian, ch. 5 - "Caspian's Adventure in the Mountains" (#27)
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With the birth of King Miraz's son, Prince Caspian now poses a threat to his uncle's dynasty and must flee the castle for his life. Yet, when he is caught by a storm in the woods, Caspian finds himself in the company of what he and Dr. Cornelius had always wondered, and hoped, to find -- the Talking Beasts of Old Narnia.…
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Intermission - Kill the Dragon. Get the Girl. (part 3) (#26)
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This episode concludes the intermission from Prince Caspian to discuss education and the Christian faith.
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Intermission - Repairing the Ruins (part 2) (#25)
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This episode continues the intermission from Prince Caspian to discuss education and the Christian faith.
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Intermission - What Do You Want? (part 1) (#24)
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Taking a brief break from Prince Caspian, this episode presents a never-before-aired discussion on education, desire, and the Christian faith.
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Prince Caspian, ch. 4 - "The Dwarf Tells of Prince Caspian" (#23)
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Trumpkin's story begins as he tells of Prince Caspian, the rightful heir to the throne of Narnia who secretly harbors "a love for the Old Things." Yet, when King Miraz, his usurping uncle, discovers Caspian's affinity for the stories of Old Narnia, he sends Doctor Cornelius to be his nephew's new tutor. Little does he know that Doctor Cornelius car…
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Prince Caspian, ch. 3 - "The Dwarf" (#22)
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As the children awaken in the ruins of Cair Paravel, they begin to discover just how long it has been since they reigned as kings and queens in the Golden Age of Narnia. However, when they suddenly encounter two soldiers attempting to drown a dwarf, the plight of Old Narnia and the call for the ancient kings to return and heal the land draw them fu…
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Prince Caspian, ch. 2 - "The Ancient Treasure House" (#21)
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Evoking the notion of sehnsucht, or the inconsolable longing for beauty and joy in the human heart, the children's discovery of Cair Paravel in ruins begins the process of awakening within them a remembrance of who they really are: kings and queens of Narnia. This sense of nostalgia and desire, propelled by Lewisian images of ancient wonder, remind…
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Prince Caspian, ch. 1 - "The Island" (#20)
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In the opening chapter of Prince Caspian, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy stand on the precipice of a great and glorious journey. Though they believe this journey to be just a simple train ride to boarding school, a strange and mysterious summons draws them back into Narnia where they must restore what has been broken and repair the ruins of Old Nar…
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, ch. 17 - "The Hunting of the White Stag" (#19)
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In the final chapter of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, the great battle against the forces of darkness is finally won, and the Pevensie children at last assume the four thrones at Cair Paravel that have awaited them. The prophecy is fulfilled, and all is well again in Narnia. Yet, as King Peter, Queen Susan, King Edmund, and Queen Lucy rule…
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, ch. 16 - "What Happened about the Statues" (#18)
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Having resurrected from the dead, Aslan carries Susan and Lucy to the White Witch's empty castle to liberate the many stone statues littered throughout her courtyard. With his Narnian army assembled, Aslan leads the way to the Fords of Beruna to complete the victory by ending the White Witch for good.…
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, ch. 15 - "Deeper Magic from Before the Dawn of Time" (#17)
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Concluding the trilogy of gospel chapters (with chs. 13 and 14 serving as parts I and II, respectively), Aslan's resurrection, cracking the Stone Table and declaring ultimate victory over evil and death, ignites a new wonder and joy in Susan and Lucy, leading to a magnificent romp throughout Narnia in preparation for the great Battle of Beruna.…
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, ch. 14 - "The Triumph of the Witch" (#16)
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In his agreement with the White Witch, Aslan walks the via dolorosa to the Stone Table to lay down his life in exchange for the life of Edmund. As Susan and Lucy accompany Aslan on his agonizing journey, culminating in the humiliating and crushing death of Aslan, the reader discovers that the triumph mentioned in the chapter's title may not belong …
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, ch. 13 - "Deep Magic from the Dawn of Time" (#15)
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After an exciting rescue mission to save Edmund from the grip of the White Witch, Edmund finally encounters Aslan face-to-face. In a beautiful picture of repentance and forgiveness, Aslan restores Edmund to his place among his brother and sisters. The story, however, is not over yet as the White Witch comes to claim Edmund's blood in punishment for…
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, ch. 12 - "Peter's First Battle" (#14)
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At last, Peter, Susan, and Lucy arrive with the Beavers to the Stone Table where Aslan, in all of his regal majesty, appears for the first time in the story. Yet, for all of the joy and overwhelming awe the children experience in meeting him, the twin visions of the Stone Table and Cair Paravel remind them (and the reader) of the great challenges t…
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, ch. 11 - "Aslan Is Nearer" (#13)
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As Aslan's arrival draws nearer, the Witch is desperate to maintain her ruthless domination of Narnia, even going so far as to punish the animals she discovers rejoicing at a merry party. Yet, even in the midst of her cold tyranny, no power can withstand the awakening to come as the winter dissolves into glorious spring.…
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, ch. 10 - "The Spell Begins to Break" (#12)
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In language eerily similar to Wilfred Owen's and Ernest Hemingway's descriptions of WWI -- a horrific experience Lewis knew all too well -- the narrative follows the children's arduous trek as they flee the dam and the White Witch's impending arrival. Yet, huddled close in their small cave, the children and the beavers suddenly discover they are no…
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, ch. 9 - "In the Witch's House" (#11)
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Still poisoned by the eternal craving for Turkish Delight, Edmund sneaks away from the Beavers' home to execute his plan to betray his siblings to the cruel White Witch. On his long and arduous trek to her castle, however, Edmund discovers the silence, the loneliness, and the despair that lie at the heart of evil itself.…
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, ch. 8 - "What Happened After Dinner" (#10)
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After a hearty meal, the children learn from Mr. Beaver of the ancient prophecy, foretelling the end of the cursed winter and the enthronement of "Adam's flesh and Adam's bone" at Cair Paravel. This victory will come via the great lion, Aslan, the King of Narnia, who is not safe, but is most certainly good. However, trouble arises as the children d…
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Intermission - A Conversation with Fred Gilkeson (#9)
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Pausing midway in the novel, we are joined by special guest, Fred Gilkeson, for a conversation on bravery, revelry, and the beauty of holiness.
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In this episode, I chat with Maeve O' Grady about the work of Paulo Freire and the significance of his ideas in contemporary Adult and Further Education. Episode Length: 31 minutes
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, ch. 7 - "A Day with the Beavers" (#8)
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Like Dante at the beginning of his great journey, the children find themselves lost "within a forest dark," and in desperate need, also like Dante, of a guide. In comes Mr. Beaver, who leads the children back to his dam for a hearty dinner and a warm welcome. However, it is at the Beaver's announcement that "Aslan is on the move" that each of the c…
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, ch. 6 - "Into the Forest" (#7)
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Grab your coats! Having stumbled into the wardrobe together, all four Pevensie children must now brave the formidable Narnian winter only to discover there is great danger ahead. Narnia is not safe. With the discovery of Tumnus' ransacked home, the fear of losing their way, and the underlying treachery hidden in the heart of their brother, Edmund, …
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, ch. 5 - "Back on This Side of the Door" (#6)
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Back on this side of the wardrobe, Lucy has difficulty finding anyone who will believe her claims about Narnia; not even Edmund, who visited with her, is willing to defend it. Yet, with some bracing logic from the Professor and a mysterious series of circumstances leading to the spare room, all four children are "chased...into Narnia", poised for o…
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, ch. 4 - "Turkish Delight" (#5)
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The shifting of Edmund's allegiance toward the White Witch takes full effect as he succumbs to the power of her enchanted Turkish Delight, the "sweet poison of the false infinite" that ensnares Edmund down to his very heart.
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, ch.3 - "Edmund and the Wardrobe" (#4)
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Having returned from Narnia, Lucy tries to convince her siblings of its reality, but none of them believe her...that is, until Edmund, her spiteful older brother, stumbles into Narnia and encounters the terrifyingly seductive White Witch for himself.
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, ch. 2 - "What Lucy Found There" (#3)
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In chapter two, we watch Lucy's encounter with Tumnus the faun unfold as he invites her back to his home for tea. In this episode, we address the issues of humanity and identity, culminating in our first glimpse of Christian revelry as a contrast to the sterile evil of the White Witch.
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, ch. 1 - "Lucy Looks into a Wardrobe" (#2)
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"Once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy." So begins chapter one of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, the grand beginning to the Narnia tales.
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Episode 3: Talking with the Tutor: Mary Curtis
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This is the first in a series called talking with the Tutor, where I interview Tutors working in Adult and Further Education about their work. In this episode I am chatting with Mary Curtis, a tutor in Waterford and Wexford ETB. Mary talks about how she became a tutor and the creative ways that she engages her learners. I think there is a lot of go…
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This first episode introduces the format and purpose of the podcast, including a tribute to Lewis's influence and the beauty of the Narnia stories.
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It's the Christmas season.. what better time to dwell on what it means for God to be 'God With Us'?By Further Up, Further In
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Episode 2: Do you have lunch or dinner in the middle of the day? A sociological look at food
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In this episode we are taking a sociological look at food, how our identity is intertwined with the foods that we eat and our traditions around food.We have a story about an avocado and we also talk about cake!Length: 34 mins.
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