Imagination Redeemed

Anselm Society
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It’s easy to see this world as disenchanted, and to give up hope that there’s more. But you were made to see the world with the eyes of heaven. And to live a bountiful life that participates in the life of God. Delve with Brian Brown and Sarah Howell into the great stories and their meaning for real life.

  1. 3D AGO

    Josh Tiessen: Wisdom in Creation

    Join renowned Canadian artist Josh Tiessen‬ for an inspiring evening at the Anselm Society as he shares his artistic journey and explores the intersection of Christian faith, wildlife art, and environmental stewardship.

    1h 8m
  2. Why We Feast

    SEP 2

    Why We Feast

    Special edition in partnership with the Rabbit Room: how a healed relationship with food forms us to renew the world. Want to participate in Housemoot? Learn more. We were meant for life together. But the fallen world seeks to drive apart things that were meant to be together. People from God. Sexes and generations and tribes and individuals from each other. And the image of God from the rest of the creation (including food; through body image issues, food allergies, and McDonald's). Meanwhile, food features prominently in so many of our favorite stories—like Lord of the Rings, Wingfeather, Redwall, and Harry Potter. Why? In this episode, we'll delve into these fantastical realms to find a healed relationship with food—and reveal how eating can literally change how we do Christianity.

    57 min

  3. AUG 25

    Fall Preview (with Caroline Williams)

    The world around us is quick to dismiss the past. And we Christians have sometimes been too quick to join our neighbors in writing things off that 'don't last.' But autumn is an opportunity to do something different: to recognize that our timeless God works in things that appear to be fleeting, and to consecrate moments for eternity. In this episode, Sarah and Brian talk with Anselm outreach coordinator Caroline Williams about our episode plans for the fall--what you can expect, and how to get YOUR questions answered on the show! Follow us on Substack: Imagination RedeemedCaroline Williams

    37 min
  4. The Language of Creation

    AUG 6

    The Language of Creation

    We are called to participate in creation through communion, not control. Join us as we consider living in a world with talking trees. Through C.S. Lewis’s disenchanted Narnia, Brian Brown, Amy Baik Lee, and Sarah Howell explore the relationship between humanity and creation from a Christian perspective. This conversation unpacks the importance of recognizing the goodness of creation, the role of beauty in understanding God, and the need for a re-enchanted view of the world. And that ultimately, human beings were made to not only be present to the created order, uncover the layers of meaning within it, but also to participate in creation as an act of worship. __ ⁠Get tickets now for "A Long Expected Feast"⁠ -- Sept 19-20 2025 in Colorado Springs!

    1h 3m
  5. Interview: Malcolm Guite on Pipe Smoking and Stillness

    JUL 14

    Interview: Malcolm Guite on Pipe Smoking and Stillness

    A huge treat: Malcolm Guite joins the podcast! In our fast-paced, ever-connected world, we've largely forgotten the art of being still. But what if stillness isn't simply the absence of activity—what if it's actually a practice that requires intention, ritual, and presence? Join Brian Brown and Matthew Clark as they sit down with renowned poet and theologian Malcolm Guite for a contemplative conversation about pipe smoking as a case study in the spiritual discipline of stillness. Opening with Malcolm's own poem "Smoke Rings from My Pipe," this episode explores how a simple ritual can become a pathway to what T.S. Eliot called "the still point of the turning world." In this episode, we discuss: Why stillness is both desperately needed and increasingly difficult in our age How memory and presence intersect in moments of contemplation How physical objects and rituals can anchor us in the present moment Far from escapism, this conversation reveals how true stillness prepares us for better action in the world—and how sometimes the most profound spiritual practice is simply learning to "enter the standing Sabbath of the trees." Whether you're a pipe smoker or simply someone longing for deeper rest in our restless age, this episode offers both theological insight and practical wisdom for cultivating the lost art of being fully present. "Make a place to sit down. Sit down. Be quiet." —Wendell Berry

    1h 4m
  6. Distraction and Mastery

    JUN 30

    Distraction and Mastery

    What would it mean–for us, our families, and our vocations–if we could learn to be fully present? Join us as we explore the story of Taran Wanderer—a young man eager to skip to mastery but forced to learn that true craft begins with getting your hands dirty in the raw materials. Through Lloyd Alexander's tale of smithing, weaving, and pottery-making, we dive into why our souls, like Taran's hands, need to be trained in stillness before they can create anything worth keeping.  From the decision fatigue of modern life to the machine expectations we place on ourselves, this conversation unpacks why we struggle to be present and offers practical wisdom for reclaiming the art of attention. Because sometimes the path to finding yourself isn't found in charging toward the next thing—it's discovered in learning to be fully present to what's right in front of you. __ Get tickets now for "A Long Expected Feast" -- Sept 19-20 2025 in Colorado Springs!

    51 min
  7. Tolkien's Enigma (with C.R. Wiley)

    JUN 6

    Tolkien's Enigma (with C.R. Wiley)

    An exploration of human vocation through the lens of one of Tolkien's most strange and mysterious characters. Featuring special guest C.R. Wiley, author of "In the House of Tom Bombadil."

    57 min
  8. Finding the Great Story in the Kitchen Sink

    MAY 27

    Finding the Great Story in the Kitchen Sink

    Do you ever feel like you're stuck in the mundane while waiting for your "real" purpose to begin? In Disney's Encanto, Mirabel spends years wondering when she'll get her magical gift and finally enter the family story—only to discover she was already part of it all along. Like Mirabel, many of us view ordinary moments as distractions from the "real" important work of our lives, constantly waiting for that someday calling or dramatic purpose. But what if Christianity isn't about escaping the ordinary—what if it's about discovering the Great Story right in your kitchen sink? Join us as we explore how our daily faithfulness in seemingly mundane tasks isn't preparation for the Great Story—it's precisely how we enter the Great Story. Discover why there are no ordinary things, and how Christians can learn to mobilize the world immediately around them for the glory of God.

    1h 1m
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It’s easy to see this world as disenchanted, and to give up hope that there’s more. But you were made to see the world with the eyes of heaven. And to live a bountiful life that participates in the life of God. Delve with Brian Brown and Sarah Howell into the great stories and their meaning for real life.

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  • Creator
    Anselm Society
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Anselm Society
  • Show Website
    Imagination Redeemed

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