Lit by the Fire

Ryan Swindoll
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SUNDAYS 7 CENTRAL. Welcome, friends, and cozy up. Lit by the Fire is a live broadcast of my living room where I read to my family and whoever listens in. I am Ryan, a writer, a Dad, and when the need arises, the voice of Gandalf.

  1. Apr 20

    The Man Who Was Thursday, Part 1

    Come and hear the craziest comedy I've ever read, a so-called "philosophical thriller" about undercover anarchists and police detectives written by the venerable G.K. Chesterton. While this is a much more challenging work than those we've covered to date, it is surprisingly funny and exuberantly entertaining.

  2. Apr 13

    The Mountain: Johann's Journey, Part 5

    Cozy up for the final chapters of Barbi's McSwain's The Mountain, a longer episode that takes us to the exciting conclusion of Johann's perilous search for treasure. Join us in the final descent where we shall cure doubts, face dragons, fight wars, and win victories for justice and mercy.

  3. Mar 30

    The Mountain: Johann's Journey, Part 4

    Enemies arise with fresh challenges for Johann and Michael on their journey to find the secret of The Mountain. In this episode, we learn the origin of the fabled treasure and discover the latent powers of the boy's swords.

  4. Mar 23

    The Mountain: Johann's Journey, Part 3

    Our adventure through Barbi McSwain's The Mountain continues in this latest episode beginning with Johann's creepy imprisonment and Michael's attempted rescue. Tune in and find out what happens at Pronouncement Peak!

  5. Mar 16

    The Mountain: Johann's Journey, Part 2

    Cozy up for the next installment of Barbi McSwain's delightful adventure, The Mountain: Johann's Journey. Two boys are about to begin their mountainous ascent in search of a mysterious and powerful treasure, but toward what hopes and hazards will their path take them? Listen in and find out!

  6. Mar 9

    The Mountain: Johann's Journey, Part 1

    Today we pick up a delightful adventure story written by friend and local author, Barbi McSwain. It tells of two mischievous boys who get into trouble over their heads and decide to risk a journey to find treasure.

  7. Mar 2

    Song of the Sunbird, Part 4

    Gather round and hear the enthusiastic finish of Song of the Sunbird, in which Charlie is captured, Suzy conducts a daring rescue, and the children learn the purpose of their adventure.

  8. Feb 16

    Song of the Sunbird, Part 3

    Put on a cozy sweater and join me for the third installment of this fantastic adventure story I wrote when I was half my current age. We learn the fates of Charlie and Suzy in their misguided quest up the White Mountain in the Heartlands.

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SUNDAYS 7 CENTRAL. Welcome, friends, and cozy up. Lit by the Fire is a live broadcast of my living room where I read to my family and whoever listens in. I am Ryan, a writer, a Dad, and when the need arises, the voice of Gandalf.

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  • Creator
    Ryan Swindoll
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ℗ & © 2026 Ryan Swindoll
  • Show Website
    Lit by the Fire