After a couple weeks off for Christmas, we are back at it this week discussing Merry and Pippen's role in The Lord of the Rings. We also think through how and to what degree this is a coming of age story for the Hobbits and why Frodo and Sam can't be the only Hobbits in the story.

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This week we discuss the importance of pushing your kids to do hard things as an important part of giving them God's paideia. We outline some principles and biblical background but also jump into some of the nitty-gritty details.

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This week we discuss the dad's role in the Christmas feasting and celebrations. We also talk about the importance of recovering Christmastide as a true 12 day festival in our homes as well as some practical ways to make that a reality.

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