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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

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The Lottery

In this episode, Jordan and Brendan debate what defines a Dystopia; they also discuss the day they’ll beat their swords into plowshares, the shadow side of redemptive reality, the human capacity for violence, the “what the heck is going on here” feeling, an ill-fated cupcake, and the counter-catachesis of the Christian life.

What We’re Reading:

  • So We Read On by Maureen Corrigan
  • That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis

Other Mentions:

  • The Twilight Zone
  • Black Mirror
  • Dystopian Fiction

Next episode we will be discussing Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry. We hope you join us!

Music by Brendan Michael and Will Berry

Podcast Graphic designed by Alex Morra

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