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    The Authority with Joseph Pearce

    The Authority with Joseph Pearce introduces you to the men and women behind history’s greatest works of literature. Come along every week as we explore these renowned authors, the times and genres in which they wrote, why scholars praise their writing, and how we, as Catholics, should read and understand their works. This is The Authority.

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    33. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Feb 19, 2024
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    Joseph Pearce explores the life and impact of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, the first Russian author featured in the series. Solzhenitsyn, a dissident during the Soviet era, faced tyranny and terror under the communist regime. Pearce reflects on his personal connection with Solzhenitsyn, having met him in 1998, and emphasizes the author's profound influence on his journey to Christianity through works like "The Gulag Archipelago." Discover the key moments in Solzhenitsyn's life, including his imprisonment, Nobel Prize win, and expulsion from the Soviet Union, and find out why he was a pivotal figure who contributed to the downfall of the Soviet system.

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    • The Literary Imagination of C.S. Lewis: https://bit.ly/3PMURvU
    • Further Up & Further In (C.S. Lewis & Narnia): https://bit.ly/3POEnmO
    • The Hidden Meaning of The Lord of the Rings: https://bit.ly/43uycaZ
    • Poems Every Catholic Should Know: https://bit.ly/3rlPDwG
    • Poems Every Child Should Know: https://bit.ly/3NDPVqp
    • The Genius of G.K. Chesterton: https://bit.ly/3PJKBV2
    • Old Thunder (Hilaire Belloc): https://bit.ly/43gCGSm
    • Shakespeare's Catholicism: https://bit.ly/46G1dTC

    The Authority with Joseph Pearce is a podcast from TAN that introduces you to the men and women behind history's greatest works of literature. Come along every week as we explore these renowned authors, the times and genres in which they wrote, why scholars praise their writing, and how we, as Catholics, should read and understand their works.

    For updates on new episodes and to support The Authority and other great free content from TAN, visit http://TheAuthorityPodcast.com/ to subscribe. Use Coupon Code AUTHORITY25 to get 25% off your next order, including books, audiobooks and video courses by Joseph Pearce on literary giants such as Tolkien, Chesterton, Lewis, Shakespeare, and Belloc, as well as TAN's extensive catalog of content from the saints and great spiritual masters to strengthen your faith and interior life.

    To follow Joseph and support his work, check out his blog and sign up for email updates and exclusive content at https://JPearce.co/. Thanks for listening!

    32. C.S. Lewis Feb 12, 2024
    Show notes

    Joseph Pearce delves into the life and literary contributions of C.S. Lewis. The discussion encompasses Lewis's role in the Catholic cultural revival, highlighting key periods such as the Newman era and the Chester-Belloc period. Pearce explores Lewis's stance against modernism and his attempt, much like G.K. Chesterton, to distill the essence of Christianity in works like Mere Christianity. Despite Lewis's unique position as a non-Catholic, his profound influence on literature and Christian thought is evident, leaving a lasting legacy that contradicted his own prediction of being forgotten posthumously.

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    • The Literary Imagination of C.S. Lewis: https://bit.ly/3PMURvU
    • Further Up & Further In (C.S. Lewis & Narnia): https://bit.ly/3POEnmO
    • The Hidden Meaning of The Lord of the Rings: https://bit.ly/43uycaZ
    • Poems Every Catholic Should Know: https://bit.ly/3rlPDwG
    • Poems Every Child Should Know: https://bit.ly/3NDPVqp
    • The Genius of G.K. Chesterton: https://bit.ly/3PJKBV2
    • Old Thunder (Hilaire Belloc): https://bit.ly/43gCGSm
    • Shakespeare's Catholicism: https://bit.ly/46G1dTC

    The Authority with Joseph Pearce is a podcast from TAN that introduces you to the men and women behind history's greatest works of literature. Come along every week as we explore these renowned authors, the times and genres in which they wrote, why scholars praise their writing, and how we, as Catholics, should read and understand their works.

    For updates on new episodes and to support The Authority and other great free content from TAN, visit http://TheAuthorityPodcast.com/ to subscribe. Use Coupon Code AUTHORITY25 to get 25% off your next order, including books, audiobooks and video courses by Joseph Pearce on literary giants such as Tolkien, Chesterton, Lewis, Shakespeare, and Belloc, as well as TAN's extensive catalog of content from the saints and great spiritual masters to strengthen your faith and interior life.

    To follow Joseph and support his work, check out his blog and sign up for email updates and exclusive content at https://JPearce.co/. Thanks for listening!

    31. J.R.R. Tolkien Feb 05, 2024
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    Joseph Pearce delves into the life and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien, the renowned author of The Lord of the Rings. Understand Tolkien's deep Catholic faith and how it influenced his works, especially the fundamentally religious and Catholic nature of The Lord of the Rings. Explore Tolkien's upbringing, his love for language and mythology, and his friendship with C.S. Lewis. Realize the symbolic significance of dates in The Lord of the Rings and appreciate Tolkien's profound reflections on the purpose of life and the Blessed Sacrament.

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    • The Literary Imagination of C.S. Lewis: https://bit.ly/3PMURvU
    • Further Up & Further In (C.S. Lewis & Narnia): https://bit.ly/3POEnmO
    • Poems Every Catholic Should Know: https://bit.ly/3rlPDwG
    • Poems Every Child Should Know: https://bit.ly/3NDPVqp
    • The Genius of G.K. Chesterton: https://bit.ly/3PJKBV2
    • Old Thunder (Hilaire Belloc): https://bit.ly/43gCGSm
    • Shakespeare's Catholicism: https://bit.ly/46G1dTC

    The Authority with Joseph Pearce is a podcast from TAN that introduces you to the men and women behind history's greatest works of literature. Come along every week as we explore these renowned authors, the times and genres in which they wrote, why scholars praise their writing, and how we, as Catholics, should read and understand their works.

    For updates on new episodes and to support The Authority and other great free content from TAN, visit http://TheAuthorityPodcast.com/ to subscribe. Use Coupon Code AUTHORITY25 to get 25% off your next order, including books, audiobooks and video courses by Joseph Pearce on literary giants such as Tolkien, Chesterton, Lewis, Shakespeare, and Belloc, as well as TAN's extensive catalog of content from the saints and great spiritual masters to strengthen your faith and interior life.

    To follow Joseph and support his work, check out his blog and sign up for email updates and exclusive content at https://JPearce.co/. Thanks for listening!

    30. Evelyn Waugh Jan 29, 2024
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    Delve into the life of 20th century novelist Evelyn Waugh, his loss and rediscovery of faith, and the profound influence of Catholicism on his greatest work, Brideshead Revisited. This episode weaves through Waugh's tumultuous experiences, his conversion, and concludes with his poignant death on Easter Sunday after a traditional Latin Mass, mirroring the themes of divine grace prevalent in his novels.

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    • Poems Every Catholic Should Know: https://bit.ly/3rlPDwG
    • Poems Every Child Should Know: https://bit.ly/3NDPVqp
    • The Genius of G.K. Chesterton: https://bit.ly/3PJKBV2
    • The Literary Imagination of C.S. Lewis: https://bit.ly/3PMURvU
    • Further Up & Further In (C.S. Lewis & Narnia): https://bit.ly/3POEnmO
    • Old Thunder (Hilaire Belloc): https://bit.ly/43gCGSm
    • The Hidden Meaning of The Lord of the Rings: https://bit.ly/43uycaZ
    • Shakespeare's Catholicism: https://bit.ly/46G1dTC

    The Authority with Joseph Pearce is a podcast from TAN that introduces you to the men and women behind history's greatest works of literature. Come along every week as we explore these renowned authors, the times and genres in which they wrote, why scholars praise their writing, and how we, as Catholics, should read and understand their works.

    For updates on new episodes and to support The Authority and other great free content from TAN, visit http://TheAuthorityPodcast.com/ to subscribe. Use Coupon Code AUTHORITY25 to get 25% off your next order, including books, audiobooks and video courses by Joseph Pearce on literary giants such as Tolkien, Chesterton, Lewis, Shakespeare, and Belloc, as well as TAN's extensive catalog of content from the saints and great spiritual masters to strengthen your faith and interior life.

    To follow Joseph and support his work, check out his blog and sign up for email updates and exclusive content at https://JPearce.co/. Thanks for listening!

    29. Graham Greene Jan 22, 2024
    Show notes

    Delve into the complex life of Graham Greene, a renowned Catholic novelist of the 20th century. Despite Greene's struggles with his faith and a life marked by moral ambiguity, Joseph Pearce examines the profound themes of faith and disillusionment in Greene's novels, emphasizing the paradoxes and conflicts that shape his characters. Greene's intriguing personal choices lead us to ponder the intersection of literature, faith, and the enigma that was Graham Greene.

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    • Poems Every Catholic Should Know: https://bit.ly/3rlPDwG
    • Poems Every Child Should Know: https://bit.ly/3NDPVqp
    • The Genius of G.K. Chesterton: https://bit.ly/3PJKBV2
    • The Literary Imagination of C.S. Lewis: https://bit.ly/3PMURvU
    • Further Up & Further In (C.S. Lewis & Narnia): https://bit.ly/3POEnmO
    • Old Thunder (Hilaire Belloc): https://bit.ly/43gCGSm
    • The Hidden Meaning of The Lord of the Rings: https://bit.ly/43uycaZ
    • Shakespeare's Catholicism: https://bit.ly/46G1dTC

    The Authority with Joseph Pearce is a podcast from TAN that introduces you to the men and women behind history's greatest works of literature. Come along every week as we explore these renowned authors, the times and genres in which they wrote, why scholars praise their writing, and how we, as Catholics, should read and understand their works.

    For updates on new episodes and to support The Authority and other great free content from TAN, visit http://TheAuthorityPodcast.com/ to subscribe. Use Coupon Code AUTHORITY25 to get 25% off your next order, including books, audiobooks and video courses by Joseph Pearce on literary giants such as Tolkien, Chesterton, Lewis, Shakespeare, and Belloc, as well as TAN's extensive catalog of content from the saints and great spiritual masters to strengthen your faith and interior life.

    To follow Joseph and support his work, check out his blog and sign up for email updates and exclusive content at https://JPearce.co/. Thanks for listening!

    28. Maurice Baring Jan 15, 2024
    Show notes

    Joseph Pearce introduces the relatively lesser-known writer Maurice Baring, emphasizing Baring's significant contribution to Catholic literature between the two World Wars. Pearce explores Baring's rich cultural background and extensive knowledge of various languages. The discussion delves into Baring's conversion to Catholicism, highlighting pivotal moments and his struggle with intellectual and emotional aspects of faith. Pearce also touches upon Baring's poetry, emphasizing its beauty and depth. Additionally, the episode provides insights into Baring's novels, with a focus on "C," considered one of his greatest works, blending elements of culture, morality, and spirituality.

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    • Poems Every Catholic Should Know: https://bit.ly/3rlPDwG
    • Poems Every Child Should Know: https://bit.ly/3NDPVqp
    • The Genius of G.K. Chesterton: https://bit.ly/3PJKBV2
    • The Literary Imagination of C.S. Lewis: https://bit.ly/3PMURvU
    • Further Up & Further In (C.S. Lewis & Narnia): https://bit.ly/3POEnmO
    • Old Thunder (Hilaire Belloc): https://bit.ly/43gCGSm
    • The Hidden Meaning of The Lord of the Rings: https://bit.ly/43uycaZ
    • Shakespeare's Catholicism: https://bit.ly/46G1dTC

    The Authority with Joseph Pearce is a podcast from TAN that introduces you to the men and women behind history's greatest works of literature. Come along every week as we explore these renowned authors, the times and genres in which they wrote, why scholars praise their writing, and how we, as Catholics, should read and understand their works.

    For updates on new episodes and to support The Authority and other great free content from TAN, visit http://TheAuthorityPodcast.com/ to subscribe. Use Coupon Code AUTHORITY25 to get 25% off your next order, including books, audiobooks and video courses by Joseph Pearce on literary giants such as Tolkien, Chesterton, Lewis, Shakespeare, and Belloc, as well as TAN's extensive catalog of content from the saints and great spiritual masters to strengthen your faith and interior life.

    To follow Joseph and support his work, check out his blog and sign up for email updates and exclusive content at https://JPearce.co/. Thanks for listening!

    27. T.S. Eliot Jan 08, 2024
    Show notes

    Joseph Pearce introduces listeners to the life and literary contributions of T.S. Eliot, a prominent 20th-century poet. Pearce discusses Eliot's upbringing, education, and early influences, highlighting his journey from a Unitarian background to embracing Christianity. The episode delves into Eliot's most famous work, "The Waste Land," exploring its cultural impact, themes, and misunderstood aspects. Additionally, it touches upon other key poems like "The Hollow Men" and "The Journey of the Magi," revealing Eliot's evolving perspectives and eventual conversion to Christianity in 1927.

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    • Poems Every Child Should Know: https://bit.ly/3NDPVqp
    • The Genius of G.K. Chesterton: https://bit.ly/3PJKBV2
    • The Literary Imagination of C.S. Lewis: https://bit.ly/3PMURvU
    • Further Up & Further In (C.S. Lewis & Narnia): https://bit.ly/3POEnmO
    • Old Thunder (Hilaire Belloc): https://bit.ly/43gCGSm
    • The Hidden Meaning of The Lord of the Rings: https://bit.ly/43uycaZ
    • Shakespeare's Catholicism: https://bit.ly/46G1dTC

    The Authority with Joseph Pearce is a podcast from TAN that introduces you to the men and women behind history's greatest works of literature. Come along every week as we explore these renowned authors, the times and genres in which they wrote, why scholars praise their writing, and how we, as Catholics, should read and understand their works.

    For updates on new episodes and to support The Authority and other great free content from TAN, visit http://TheAuthorityPodcast.com/ to subscribe. Use Coupon Code AUTHORITY25 to get 25% off your next order, including books, audiobooks and video courses by Joseph Pearce on literary giants such as Tolkien, Chesterton, Lewis, Shakespeare, and Belloc, as well as TAN's extensive catalog of content from the saints and great spiritual masters to strengthen your faith and interior life.

    To follow Joseph and support his work, check out his blog and sign up for email updates and exclusive content at https://JPearce.co/. Thanks for listening!

    26. Siegfried Sassoon Jan 01, 2024
    Show notes

    This episode focuses on Siegfried Sassoon, a 20th-century poet and a convert to Catholicism, born into wealth and known for his anti-war sentiments during World War I. Sassoon, part of the Sassoon family, critiqued the war's conduct, leading to his public declaration against it and subsequent confinement. Learn about his friendship with fellow war poet Wilfred Owen, his post-war writings, and his eventual conversion to Catholicism in 1957. Joseph Pearce discusses Sassoon's impact, his later focus on religious poetry, and introduces a dramatic presentation, Death Comes to the War Poets, celebrating Sassoon's life and work.

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    • Poems Every Catholic Should Know: https://bit.ly/3rlPDwG
    • Poems Every Child Should Know: https://bit.ly/3NDPVqp
    • The Genius of G.K. Chesterton: https://bit.ly/3PJKBV2
    • The Literary Imagination of C.S. Lewis: https://bit.ly/3PMURvU
    • Further Up & Further In (C.S. Lewis & Narnia): https://bit.ly/3POEnmO
    • Old Thunder (Hilaire Belloc): https://bit.ly/43gCGSm
    • The Hidden Meaning of The Lord of the Rings: https://bit.ly/43uycaZ
    • Shakespeare's Catholicism: https://bit.ly/46G1dTC

    The Authority with Joseph Pearce is a podcast from TAN that introduces you to the men and women behind history's greatest works of literature. Come along every week as we explore these renowned authors, the times and genres in which they wrote, why scholars praise their writing, and how we, as Catholics, should read and understand their works.

    For updates on new episodes and to support The Authority and other great free content from TAN, visit http://TheAuthorityPodcast.com/ to subscribe. Use Coupon Code AUTHORITY25 to get 25% off your next order, including books, audiobooks and video courses by Joseph Pearce on literary giants such as Tolkien, Chesterton, Lewis, Shakespeare, and Belloc, as well as TAN's extensive catalog of content from the saints and great spiritual masters to strengthen your faith and interior life.

    To follow Joseph and support his work, check out his blog and sign up for email updates and exclusive content at https://JPearce.co/. Thanks for listening!

    25. Robert Hugh Benson Dec 25, 2023
    Show notes

    In this episode of The Authority, join Joseph Pearce on a captivating journey through Robert Hugh Benson's conversion to Catholicism in 1903—a significant event that sent shockwaves through the literary and religious landscape of his time. Explore Benson's role as a writer, priest, and son of the Archbishop of Canterbury, and uncover the impact of his novels, particularly By What Authority? and The King's Achievement.

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    • Poems Every Child Should Know: https://bit.ly/3NDPVqp
    • The Genius of G.K. Chesterton: https://bit.ly/3PJKBV2
    • The Literary Imagination of C.S. Lewis: https://bit.ly/3PMURvU
    • Further Up & Further In (C.S. Lewis & Narnia): https://bit.ly/3POEnmO
    • Old Thunder (Hilaire Belloc): https://bit.ly/43gCGSm
    • The Hidden Meaning of The Lord of the Rings: https://bit.ly/43uycaZ
    • Shakespeare's Catholicism: https://bit.ly/46G1dTC

    The Authority with Joseph Pearce is a podcast from TAN that introduces you to the men and women behind history's greatest works of literature. Come along every week as we explore these renowned authors, the times and genres in which they wrote, why scholars praise their writing, and how we, as Catholics, should read and understand their works.

    For updates on new episodes and to support The Authority and other great free content from TAN, visit http://TheAuthorityPodcast.com/ to subscribe. Use Coupon Code AUTHORITY25 to get 25% off your next order, including books, audiobooks and video courses by Joseph Pearce on literary giants such as Tolkien, Chesterton, Lewis, Shakespeare, and Belloc, as well as TAN's extensive catalog of content from the saints and great spiritual masters to strengthen your faith and interior life.

    To follow Joseph and support his work, check out his blog and sign up for email updates and exclusive content at https://JPearce.co/. Thanks for listening!

    24. G.K. Chesterton Dec 18, 2023
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    Explore the multifaceted genius of G.K. Chesterton, a prolific figure in literature and Catholic apologetics. From his early days as an art student to a profound Christian conversion, Chesterton's life was marked by gratitude and humility. Joseph Pearce delves into Chesterton's impact across various genres, including essays, poetry, novels, and his role as a defender of orthodoxy, revealing the enduring charm and wisdom that define his legacy.

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    • Poems Every Catholic Should Know: https://bit.ly/3rlPDwG
    • Poems Every Child Should Know: https://bit.ly/3NDPVqp
    • The Genius of G.K. Chesterton: https://bit.ly/3PJKBV2
    • The Literary Imagination of C.S. Lewis: https://bit.ly/3PMURvU
    • Further Up & Further In (C.S. Lewis & Narnia): https://bit.ly/3POEnmO
    • Old Thunder (Hilaire Belloc): https://bit.ly/43gCGSm
    • The Hidden Meaning of The Lord of the Rings: https://bit.ly/43uycaZ
    • Shakespeare's Catholicism: https://bit.ly/46G1dTC

    The Authority with Joseph Pearce is a podcast from TAN that introduces you to the men and women behind history's greatest works of literature. Come along every week as we explore these renowned authors, the times and genres in which they wrote, why scholars praise their writing, and how we, as Catholics, should read and understand their works.

    For updates on new episodes and to support The Authority and other great free content from TAN, visit http://TheAuthorityPodcast.com/ to subscribe. Use Coupon Code AUTHORITY25 to get 25% off your next order, including books, audiobooks and video courses by Joseph Pearce on literary giants such as Tolkien, Chesterton, Lewis, Shakespeare, and Belloc, as well as TAN's extensive catalog of content from the saints and great spiritual masters to strengthen your faith and interior life.

    To follow Joseph and support his work, check out his blog and sign up for email updates and exclusive content at https://JPearce.co/. Thanks for listening!

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