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Good Stories Podcast

Jody Gabrielson and Stephen Keck

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Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 11

Whether you read constantly or never find the time, let's go through some stories together that help all of us shape our beliefs, spark wonder, and connect us to the past. We’re a brother and sister who love to chat and share about what we read and learn. Join us as we celebrate the worlds within stories!

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - Books
03/04/2025
#80

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E11 - The Hero/Villain of Ancient Greece – Who Was Alcibiades?

Season 1 · Episode 11

Sunday, March 30, 2025 • Duration 01:08:08

Any history lovers out there? In this episode, we dive into the wild life of Alcibiades—Ancient Athens' most charming troublemaker. From his privileged childhood under the guidance of Socrates to his bold (and sometimes reckless) moves in the Peloponnesian War, Alcibiades flipped loyalties more than once and helped shape the fate of empires like Athens, Sparta and Persia, along the way. Was he a genius, a traitor, or both? It’s a good story from history—full of glory, scandal, and strategy.

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E10 - A Hobbit's Tale - And Happy Tolkien Reading Day!

Season 1 · Episode 10

Monday, March 24, 2025 • Duration 01:55:32

Tolkien reading day is tomorrow -- March 25th!!

And to celebrate the author as well as our 10th episode, we are walking through Middle Earth side-by-side with Bilbo Baggins -- in the wonderful adventure of The Hobbit. It's a classic hero's journey with a flavor all its own!

Bilbo encounters a wizard, dwarves, trolls, elves, goblins, a shape-shifter along with a dragon! He riddles his way through danger and learns his own skills as a rather trustworthy thief.

Whether you've read it before or you're just setting off on your first adventure, this episode is an invitation to learn about hobbits and hear why this little book holds such a big place in our hearts.

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E9 - Mary Poppins: She's Totally a Time Lord

Season 1 · Episode 9

Friday, March 21, 2025 • Duration 51:17

Join us as we explore the Mary Poppins books, which differ quite a bit from the movies, as Jane and Michael experience even wilder adventures. There are some of the same magical nanny vibes but turns out Mary has a whole lot in common with Dr Who!

She blows in on the East wind to help the Banks family, bringing both magic and some strict rules to the household. Our favorite chapters include stories about delicious gingerbread and painting the skies with stars as well as a red cow who can dance the Highland Fling.

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E8 - The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry: A Walk of Healing

Season 1 · Episode 8

Sunday, March 16, 2025 • Duration 01:15:44

Join us as we dive into The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce.

A heartwarming and deeply moving story about an ordinary man who embarks on an extraordinary journey -- not for himself but to save an old friend. What starts as a simple walk to the mailbox turns into a life-changing trek across England, filled with memories, unexpected friendships, and the quiet power of hope.

In this episode, we explore Harold’s transformation, the emotional weight of his journey, and the beautiful storytelling that makes this book unforgettable. Come enjoy this journey with us—one step at a time.

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E7 - Frenemies! The Ball and the Cross by GK Chesterton

Season 1 · Episode 7

Thursday, March 13, 2025 • Duration 01:09:14

We're glad you're here! This episode dives into GK Chesterton and his book, The Ball and the Cross. In a rollercoaster plot, two sworn enemies demand a duel to the death—only to find themselves paired together on a wild adventure, dodging the police, confronting their own beliefs, and maybe even becoming friends along the way.

We also explore some amazing paradoxes from Chesterton—who was also known as the Prince of Paradox! Listen in to discover his favorite party concept and the fascinating idea behind Chesterton’s Fence. Buckle up as there are some crazy twists and turns in this story but also some wonderful philosophy and classic Chesterton sense of humor!

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E6 - Mostly Magic: Stories That Make People Laugh

Season 1 · Episode 6

Monday, March 10, 2025 • Duration 01:16:27

This episode we walk through an anthology of children's stories designed to make children laugh -- and bonus that it is an integral piece of our childhood memories.

These stories are full of adventure and wonder! And we love sharing these stories with others and we hope they warm your heart, make you laugh a bit, and hopefully remind us all that a little magic is always within reach.

Join us as we meet some unforgettable characters, and discover that the best stories aren’t just told—they’re felt.

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E5 - C.S. Lewis and the Great Divorce of Heaven and Hell

Season 1 · Episode 5

Saturday, March 8, 2025 • Duration 01:13:29

In this episode, we invite you to look at heaven and hell through the eyes of C.S. Lewis. The Great Divorce presents a somewhat bizarre but deeply insightful “imaginary supposal,” where Lewis imagines what it might look like for a person to choose hell over heaven.

The story shows personal examples of how a person’s thoughts and choices can shape their eternity—and the tension between the self-centered nature of hell and the liberating joy of heaven.

But The Great Divorce isn’t just a reflection of the consequences of rejecting heaven; it is also a beautiful and hopeful invitation to choose transformation, freedom, and the love of God. The hope that even those who are stuck in darkness can find redemption and salvation in the light of heaven is woven throughout the narrative. It’s a powerful reminder that no matter how far we’ve fallen, the possibility of redemption is always within reach.

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E4 - A King Arthur Sampler: Legends and History

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 • Duration 59:16

Dedicated to David. This episode was a labor of love as the story of Arthur spans centuries and countless books. Combine that with regional and oral stories passed down over time AND academic and archaeological research, there's always more to go!

Most people know 'a little bit' about King Arthur. We hope this sampling of history and stories about the Once and Future King helps you better understand how much more there is to his tale and gives you a glimpse of the wonderful expanse of stories associated with Arthur.

While what's told about Arthur changes over time, it's important to hold on to the light and the good of stories told before as well. The legend of King Arthur was, and still is, a truly good story.

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E3 - JRR Tolkien's Leaf by Niggle

Season 1 · Episode 3

Sunday, March 2, 2025 • Duration 51:40

In this episode, we’re diving into J.R.R. Tolkien’s Leaf by Niggle; a short but beautiful story that describes our friend Niggle as he strives to create his perfect tree, leaf by leaf. Initially he fails but in collaboration with his neighbor Parish, he builds something far greater.

Whether Tolkien meant for the names of Niggle and Parish to have deeper meaning or just "picked at random from the first name I came to in the phone directory" (from the letters of JRR Tolkien), he uses both characters to create meaningful symbols of love, work, and relationship. This story -- like Niggle's tree -- is a gift.

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E2 - The Wolf-Witch and Her Children: A George MacDonald Fairytale

Season 1 · Episode 2

Thursday, February 27, 2025 • Duration 43:36

Join us as we discuss the world of George MacDonald -- who C.S. Lewis called 'the Teacher'. We jump into his fairytales with Photogen and Nycteris - the day boy and the night girl. We talk about their lives and growth -- And the mad witch who imprisoned them.

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