Mythic Mind

Andrew Snyder
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May 11, 2026 • 49min

165 - C.S. Lewis on Aliens, A.I., and Personhood

We were recently promised UFO/UAE files that would fundamentally disrupt biblical Christianity. In a shocking turn, these promises were not delivered, but this was a good occasion to discuss what C.S. Lewis had to say about the potential theological ramifications of discovering extraterrestrial life.This series is a new venture that may one day become a regular show. I would be glad to hear your feedback and, if you like this idea, I welcome you to become a patron if you have not already done so. Once we reach 100 paid patrons, I will give it a green light!Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/RlIy5rzY-QYBecome a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.
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May 4, 2026 • 56min

164 - ICE Becomes NICE and King Charles Comes to America

In this episode of C.S. Lewis and the News, I discuss the ominous renaming of ICE to the N.I.C.E. and what our reception of King Charles reveals about our democratic ideals.This series is a new venture that may one day become a regular show. I would be glad to hear your feedback and, if you like this idea, I welcome you to become a patron if you have not already done so. Once we reach 100 paid patrons, I will give it a green light!Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/225ii4L6KBoBecome a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.
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Apr 30, 2026 • 15min

163 - C.S. Lewis and the News

A preview of a mini-series that reads current events through C.S. Lewis’s writings. Discussion of Lewis’s foresight about education, philosophy, and cultural decay. A breakdown of conservatism versus progressivism framed by Lewis’s Christian metaphysics. Explanation of format: weekly links between news items and Lewis’s essays or fiction.
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Apr 27, 2026 • 43min

162 - The Consolation of Philosophy, Book V

If God has perfect knowledge of all time, do we actually have choices to make? To what extent can our wills possibly be free?In this final episode of Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius, I discuss Book V of The Consolation of Philosophy and I tease where we are going next!Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/P-9w3DcvgvABecome a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.
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Apr 23, 2026 • 57min

161 - How to Study Literature (w/ Classical Teacher Josh Traylor)

In this bonus episode from Josh Traylor's Paradise Lost course, Josh shares some wisdom on studying literature. Whether you are interested in studying literature professionally or simply out of an interest in the power of the written word, this presentation will help you get started in an intentional way.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/F3i5ZYKdzOEListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed)Become a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindSupport Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shopBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.
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Apr 20, 2026 • 31min

160 - Augustine on Time, Eternity, and Freedom

What is time?What is its relationship with eternity?Does God's perfect knowledge of negate our apparent free will?As we continue through the Boethius section of "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius," we take a look at Augustine's understanding of time, eternity, and freedom.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/DG9mgjcebVIBecome a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.
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Apr 16, 2026 • 56min

159 - Paradise Lost, Books XI & XII

As we continue through Joshua Traylor's Paradise Lost course, Josh discusses Books XI and XII.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/JlNyhYJSWZEListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed)Become a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindSupport Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shopBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.
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Apr 13, 2026 • 43min

158 - Fate & Providence (The Consolation of Philosophy, Book IV)

What is the relationship between Fate and Providence? As we continue through "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius," I discuss Book IV Boethius's The Consolation of Philosophy.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/2wx4BojKTA8Become a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.
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Apr 9, 2026 • 38min

157 - Paradise Lost, Book X

As we continue through Joshua Traylor's Paradise Lost course, Josh discusses Book X.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/EDTBKyg_6O8Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed)Become a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindSupport Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shopBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.
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Apr 6, 2026 • 19min

156 - Tolkien & Athanasius: Arda Healed, not Arda Unmarred

Patron and Mythic Mind contributor Jack Keoseyan recently wrote an article for our Substack titled, "Arda Healed, not Arda Unmarred," in which he discusses Tolkien's Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth with reference to Athanasius, the great Church Father and defender of orthodox Trinitarianism in the fourth century A.D. In this article, Jack discusses the nature and destiny of humanity in Tolkien's legendarium and what that reveals about Tolkien's theology.In this episode, Jack reads his article for us.Read the article and subscribe to the Mythic mind Substack here: https://mythicmind.substack.com/p/arda-healed-not-arda-unmarredWatch the video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/WpT22QUsDwYBecome a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

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