Into the Heart of Middle-earth

April 17, 2026

Artwork by Chris Lewis.

Haley interviews Kaitlyn Facista, the founder of Tea with Tolkien (an online reading community) and the author of Into the Heart of Middle-earth. This episode discusses the wonderful works of J.R.R.Tolkien, his Catholic faith, and the Catholic theme of hope in The Lord of the Rings. It also explores the importance of feeding our souls with good books after becoming parents and modeling a healthy delight in our interests to highlight the joy of parenthood for our children.

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