In the whirlwind GK Chesterton story of Manalive, we discover a man named Innocent Smith -- and how he truly is a man alive! He is colorful and full of adventure and unorthodox ideas. He approaches life in a BIG way as he happily breaks conventions.

Come find out what makes him a man truly awake -- truly alive.

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In this episode of Good Stories, we meet Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester—literary rockstars at the heart of one of the greatest love stories ever told. But it’s more than just a romance. Jane Eyre is woven with mystery, faith, and fortitude, all unfolding through quiet drawing-room conversations, some analytical internal dialogue, and the reflective voice of a narrator looking back on her life with clarity and strength.

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Join us as we follow the cool and calculating Phileas Fogg around the world with his manservant and carpetbag full of money to win a wildly expensive wager. They travel by all means of conveyance, including steamers, coaches, trains and even an elephant! It's a fun mix of precision, humor, and heart set at a time when the world was becoming smaller than it had ever been before.

Whether you’re new to the story or have read it many times, this is a journey worth taking again.

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We had such a fun time chatting about stories and books and podcasting in this interview with Mr David Bates -- one of the hosts from Pints with Jack -- an excellent podcast that celebrates all things CS Lewis.

You can find all their episodes and resources here: https://www.pintswithjack.com/

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Today we dive into The Magician’s Nephew -- the creation story in C.S. Lewis’s wonderful Chronicles of Narnia series. This story has a little bit of everything relating to the good, the true, and the beautiful. And best of all, it describes amazing concepts like the wood between the worlds and the great lion singing a new world into existence. It's hard to beat this one!

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Murder mystery meets the Holy Grail -- and it's sitting quietly in a box in a little English parish church.

In this episode, we dive into War in Heaven, Charles Williams’s haunting and brilliant novel about the struggle between good and evil over the most sacred relic of Christendom: the Holy Grail. First published in 1930, this story weaves together theology, suspense, literature, faith, metaphysics and a murder mystery on the side.

Meet Our Executive Producer -- David Gabrielson, EP

In this special episode, while Stevie's out of town, I sit down with my favorite David -- who helps make this podcast happen. He may not be a big reader himself, but his support for books, history, and storytelling helps shape this show.

Learn a little bit about his love of jiu jitsu, his memories of the The Velveteen Rabbit, and why he believes stories—whether from history or childhood classics—matter more than ever.

I’ve said before that Stephen is the kind of guy you can prompt at random — for instance, “Tell me everything you know about the First Crusade. Go!” — and somehow, he can actually do it. I (Jody) really envy his memory and his knack for retaining details.

In these bonus episodes, I want to showcase Stephen’s gift for diving deep into complex historical events, weaving the stories together, and sharing them in a way that helps all of us learn something new.

Here’s a bite-sized introduction to the Crusades -- what they were, why they happened, when they ended — and why this volatile chapter of history deserves to be remembered.

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