Podcasts by The Myth Pilgrim

86 The Last Samurai: On Discipline&Habit Building from 2023-12-13T04:00

Among many things, The Last Samurai exhibits the beauty of a disciplined life and spirit. Follow the traumatised Captain Algren as he is recieved into the Samurai village and undergoes spiritual...

85 Annie: celebrating the family vocation (ft. Karen Luzan) from 2023-11-29T04:00

We are all orphans in the spiritual life, and Annie offers us an image of our yearning. Journey with Annie and Mr Warbucks, as paediatric occupational therapist Karen Luzan spotlights the Cathol...

84 Dante's profound journey into Heaven through Hell from 2023-11-15T04:40

Learn how love leads Dante through the depths of Hell, up mount Purgatory and into the highest Heavens! Discover why The Divine Comedy is one of the most theologically significant Catholic works...

83 An original story about The Dark Night of the Soul from 2023-11-02T04:00

St John of the Cross' 'Dark Night of the Soul' is as much bewildering as it is misunderstood. Drawing from my own testimony, I share an original story, "The Fallen Knight" to explain the key fea...

82 The Karate Kid: recovering Warrior, King&Sage for our men from 2023-09-06T04:00

A healthy masculine journey progesses through the stages of Warrior, King and Sage ... or so our great myths tell us! Yet, all three expressions are in crisis in the West, and the consequences a...

81 Narnia: Remembering, and how it saves our souls from 2023-08-23T04:00

More Aslan wisdom! Spiritual maturity is as much about remembering as it is about growing. Allow this famous passage from the Silver Chair, to shed light on the forgotten significance of remembr...

80 Snow White: On Jealousy&freedom from it from 2023-08-09T04:00

This most classic of fairytales is not only profoundly Christian in it's story and symbols, it offers us a reflection on jealousy, and a way out of it. 

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79 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Meaning: on Order&Chaos from 2023-07-26T04:00

A new 'Chinese philosophy and holiness' episode! Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon offers not only a expose of Confucian and Taoist philosophies, it also offers Christians reflection on the balance ...

78 Titanic: On Hubris&the Eternal Love Story from 2023-07-12T04:00

11 Oscar winner Titanic is both a mythical love story and a dire warning against hubris (arrogance towards the gods). Learn how divine love conquers hubris, and how Jack and Rose reveals Christ'...

77 Why nothing is 'Bigger than Ben Hur!' from 2023-06-28T04:00

The 1959 Ben Hur is epic not only in scale, but also in spiritual depth. Follow the exile and redemption of Judah Ben Hur, and feel the tension between faithfulness and idolatry, vengeance and f...

76 Braveheart: Love, Death&the Masculine Soul (ft. Br James MGL) from 2023-06-14T04:00

Braveheart has always captured the hearts of men, but how does it capture the heart of Christ? Br James Price explores how William Wallace's passionate heart reveals Jesus' heart for his bride. ...

75 Shrek: The parody that became a classic from 2023-05-31T04:00

Comedic crudeness aside, why do the Shrek movies have such heart? Learn how the Scottish ogre can help us navigate an era of cancel culture, hyper-romanticism and decline in platonic friendships...

74 The Legend of Zelda: Heroism&our Spiritual Yearning from 2023-05-17T04:00

For 37 years, the Legend of Zelda franchise has allowed millions to 'live out' a mythical story. Why is this series so universally popular? What desires is it tapping into? Learn the ways Link a...

73 The Hunger Games: On Ritual Sacrifice&Jesus from 2023-05-03T04:00

Why did so many ancient civilisations offer sacrifice? How did Jesus' sacrifice overthrow the the Jewish Temple? Discover the parallels between Katniss Everdeen overthrowing the Hunger Games, an...

72 Sleeping Beauty&the Slumber of Sin (ft. Sr Rosie Drum) from 2023-04-19T04:00

Despite popular opinion, Sleeping Beauty is NOT about a helpless female waiting for the strong man to rescue her. Rather, this classical tale reaches into the reality of the Fall and the subsequ...

73 Easter story: The Legend of the Everspring Tree from 2023-04-07T04:00

This Holy Week, allow me to share an original fairytale I wrote, one inspired by Jesus' passion and resurrection. If you're drawn to adventure, romance, mystery and the hero's journey, this is t...

70 Chess&the Spiritual Life from 2023-03-29T04:00

The game of chess can teach us much about life, especially the spiritual life! Dive into the spiritual principals behind (1) controlling the centre of the board (2) knowing your enemy (3) valuin...

69 Harry Potter: on Salvific Death&Resurrection from 2023-03-15T04:00

J.K. Rowling herself cited how Christianity shaped not only Harry Potter's finale, but the saga as a whole. Walk through Harry's passion, death and resurrection, and learn why Lily and James’ to...

Special: Catholicism, Art&why "Beauty will save the World" (ft. Damien Walker) from 2023-03-01T04:00

What does beauty do to the soul? Why are artists called to be champions of the new evangelisation? In this special episode, I interview Damien Walker, Catholic artist and art restorer, whose mes...

67 A study of Angels, Fallen Angels&Fairytales from 2023-02-15T04:00

Angels, guardian angels & fallen angels (demons) are truths upheld by the Catholic faith. Strangely today, its our myths and fairytales that proclaim their reality more than most churches. T...

66 Gladiator's Mythical&Spiritual Significance from 2023-02-01T04:00

How does virtue carry a man through hellish injustice? Not only is Gladiator a profound spiritual allegory, Maximus' hero's journey illuminates the path we all must take as Christians.

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65 Christmas special: The inspiring story behind 'O Holy Night' from 2022-12-21T04:00

The story behind the writing of 'O Holy Night' is as inspiring as the carol itself. God always uses the most unlikely of sources and circumstances for his glory! This Advent, reflect upon how "m...

64 Interstellar: On Science&the Eternal Love Story from 2022-12-07T04:00

Despite it's sci-fi trappings, Nolan's Interstellar is one of the greatest love stories ever told. Unpack how black holes, gravity and time travel illuminate the story of human salvation, and ho...

63 Lord of the Rings: The weapons of humour and innocence (ft. Danny Cote Davis) from 2022-11-23T04:00

Who is the greatest warrior against Sauron? Guest Danny Davis explores how two forgotten characters—Tom Bombadil and Goldberry—teaches us about the weapons of innocence and humour.

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62 Inside Out: On Emotions&Holiness from 2022-11-09T04:00

Emotions are barely discussed within the faith context, and if they are, often negatively. Pixar's Inside Out opens up much needed discussion about how emotions are misunderstood / misused, whil...

61 The Trials that made C.S. Lewis from 2022-10-26T04:00

C.S. Lewis, the mind behind Narnia, did not have an easy life. See how God uses the crucibles of loneliness, challenging domestic life and existential crisis to forge one of the greatest authors...

60 Chinese Philosophy&Holiness #3: Fable of Farmer's Horse from 2022-10-12T04:00

How do we navigate times of misfortune and suffering? Allow the wisdom of this Chinese fable to teach us patience and detachment. Learn how "Acting without forcefulness" helps us surrender to Di...

59 Moby Dick's Timeless Significance from 2022-09-28T04:00

Why is a captain obsessing after a whale considered a classical story? This episode will dive into the mythical and spiritual significance of Moby Dick, exploring our unconscious, forgotten imag...

58 Frodo&Three Saints who Epic Fail from 2022-09-14T04:00

Why did Tolkien make Frodo epic fail at the last moment? Today, we'll look at the 'failure' stories of St Charles de Foucauld, St Louise de Marillac and St Joseph of Cupertino. Be encouraged by ...

57 The Desert Heart - An Original Story from 2022-08-31T04:00

This is a short story I was inspired to write, very much inspired by the experience of finding God in the wilderness. Join Pirum the orphan as he sets out to find the treasures of the desert, tr...

56 Pixar's Up: On Grief and Broken Dreams from 2022-08-17T04:00

The experience of grief and broken dreams is often a lonely journey, yet Pixar’s Up gives us language to share it. Journey with the heartbroken Carl, and learn Christian wisdom for our seasons o...

55: C.S. Lewis, Lust&the whispering Lizard (The Great Divorce) from 2022-08-03T04:00

Within C.S. Lewis' 'The Great Divorce' is a profound story about a man, a lizard and an angel. Enter the real struggle of temptation, attachment and the exhilaration of being set free!   

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54 Special: How Christianity shaped (&saves) Western Civilisation from 2022-07-20T04:00

Even for a person without faith, Christianity’s influence on western civilization is undeniable. How? Here are seven ways Christianity shaped—and can save—the values we take for granted: (1) The...

53 Rey Skywalker&the Biblical Call Narrative from 2022-07-06T04:00

Being creatures of habit, when God calls there is often resistance! Allow the calling stories of Abraham, Jeremiah and others shed new light on Rey Skywalker, as the Force calls her out of deser...

52 Cinderella: Politically incorrect or spiritual genius? from 2022-06-22T04:00

Rediscover Cinderella's profound Christian roots and storyline! How do glass slippers, fairy godmothers, ash-covered princesses and a cat named Lucifer echo the biblical story of salvation?

51 How Narnia depicts The Last Judgement from 2022-06-08T04:00

What happens at the moment of our death? The last judgement is often a confusing and anxiety-ridden topic. Allow C.S. Lewis and his Narnia Aslan to open up a conversation about Christ the judge!...

50 Freedom from Shame: Hunchback of Notre Dame from 2022-05-25T04:00

Shame is crippling and difficult to discuss openly. Yet Quasimodo and Frollo provide an excellent platform to explore shame, its effects and the means to be free from it. Learn what this Disney ...

49 Captain America&Heroic Virtue (ft. Fr James Baptist) from 2022-05-11T04:00

Despite many iconic superheroes in the MCU, the ‘ordinary’ Cap tops most polls as favourite. Why is this? Fr James Baptist explores the origins and inspiration of Steve Rogers, and describes his...

48 Encanto's significance #2: Baptism in the Spirit (ft. Bernadette Toohey MGL) from 2022-04-27T04:00

How does a Disney movie open up a conversation about The Baptism in the Holy Spirit? Join Bernadette MGL, myself & Encanto's cast (and mansion) as we explore our church in crisis and the inc...

47 A special Easter story - The Tale of the Three Trees from 2022-04-13T04:00

Enter the mystery of Holy Week through one my FAVOURITE short stories ever! I’ve loved the Tale of the Three Trees since I was a child … and I trust the beauty and simple truth of the story will...

46 Chinese Philosophy&Holiness #2: Shang Chi from 2022-03-30T04:00

Our image of healthy masculinity and femininity is as wounded today as it is diminished. Borrowing Chinese wisdom from Shang Chi, learn how the biblical vision of man and woman can be illustrate...

45 On War, Tragedy and Tolkien's journey through it from 2022-03-16T04:00

Blurb: Few realise that The Lord of the Rings author was a frontline soldier in WWI, one who knew tragedy and loss first hand. Given the looming shadow of war today, we journey ...

44 Encanto's spiritual significance #1 (ft. Bernadette Toohey MGL) from 2022-03-02T04:00

Disney’s Encanto is a spiritual banquet … hence, we SHOULD talk about Bruno! Join guest speaker Bernadette Toohey MGL and I, as we explore the hidden spiritual gifts, our dignity, the centrality...

43 The Matrix&Christianity from 2022-02-16T04:00

Don't be deceived by the sci-fi wrappings of The Matrix - it is not only profoundly mythical in structure, but also deeply Christian. Learn how how the first movie presents the theology of salva...

42 The Quest for the Holy Grail from 2022-02-02T04:00

Despite the holy grail's many appearances within pop culture, very little is actually known about how the original legend went ... and why. Be inspired by Sir Galahad's original quest, and be ch...

41 Christmas special - The story of St Nicholas (aka Santa Claus) from 2021-12-20T08:28:41

You've probably heard that Santa Claus was based upon St Nicholas - but how well do you know his story? In this special episode, discover the legend behind St Nicholas and allow his story to she...

40 Mercy & Redemption through Les Misérables from 2021-12-15T04:00

Do you ever feel beyond redemption, or that someone is undeserving of mercy? Discover what message makes Les Miserables the longest running musical of all time, and let the journey of Jean Valjean ...

40 Mercy&Redemption through Les Misérables from 2021-12-15T04:00

Do you ever feel beyond redemption, or that someone is undeserving of mercy? Discover what message makes Les Miserables the longest running musical of all time, and let the journey of Jean Valje...

39 Are 'Happily Ever After' endings naive? from 2021-12-01T04:00

Some accuse fairytales for setting up unrealistic expectations about life, love and fulfilment. What might be the Christian position on this? This episode locates fairytale endings within Jesus'...

38 Mastering your Greatest Fear (in How to Train your Dragon) from 2021-11-16T17:52:49

What is your greatest fear, and how would your life be different without it? “How to Train Your Dragon” is a beautiful tale about mastering one’s fear. Journey with Hiccup, unveil biblical truth...

37 Robin Hood&the Christ figure we've lost from 2021-11-03T04:00

Robin Hood famously ‘robbed from the rich to give to the poor’ ... but so did Jesus of Nazareth! And he still does so today. How? Journey with these two infamous outlaws, and have any ‘meek and ...

36 Pinocchio&how conscience gets misunderstood today from 2021-10-20T04:00

A misunderstood notion of “I can just follow my conscience” has been topical lately, even amongst the Catholic faithful. Using the timeless story of Pinocchio (and Jiminy cricket), this episode ...

35 Legendary Weapons and the humble Rosary from 2021-10-06T04:00

St Padre Pio called the rosary "the weapon of these times." Discover how the legendary Excalibur, Lightsabre and the Elder Wand have nothing on the rosary. Discover this ancient weapon again, an...

34: Hobbits&entering the Greater Story from 2021-09-22T04:00

“It's like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo. The ones that really mattered.” There are two stories that can rule our lives: the Me story (Ego-drama) and the God story (Theo-drama). The drama of C...

33 Why I love The Sound of Music! (&why it's timeless) from 2021-09-08T04:00

Delight is the stuff of holiness!! And given our present circumstances, we could all do with a helping of Maria's delight and faith. Expand your horizons again, as I testify why Sound of Music i...

32 Chinese Philosophy&Holiness (Kung Fu Panda) from 2021-08-25T04:00

Greek philosophers Plato and Aristotle have long made their mark on Catholic theology ... but what about Confucius and Lao Tzu? Journey through Kung Fu Panda, and discover how Daoist and Confuci...

31 Frozen: Elsa's Journey&the Journey of Vocation from 2021-08-11T04:00

❄️How does my vocation journey lead to my sainthood? Relive the two Frozen films as Queen Elsa unravels the mystery of who she is, and how she is being called. Baptise your favourite songs 'Let ...

30 Harry Potter and the neglected Beatitudes from 2021-07-28T04:00

If we're honest, the Beatitudes are secretly ignored! After all, how can happiness come from being persecuted, poor, mourning and meek? Allow Harry, who embodies all these traits, to shed light ...

29 St Therese's Little Way through Little Women (ft. guest Sr Kat Stone MGL) from 2021-07-14T04:00

Do you doubt that the 'simple' love between family can contain the cosmic love of God? Sr Katherine Stone MGL unpacks how the classic tale of Little Women reveals St Therese of Lisieux's Little ...

28 The means to die&rise again: Batman Dark Knight trilogy from 2021-06-30T04:00

What if life cripples you, plunges you into darkness and renders you unable to rise? Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy is brilliant on this account. For not only does it follow Bruce Wayne's repeated ...

27 JRR Tolkien - Author, Prophet&Mystic (with guest Danny Cote Davis) from 2021-06-16T04:00

J.R.R. Tolkien's legacy extends beyond just the Lord of the Rings. This episode, Tolkien expert Danny Cote Davis explores Tolkien's faith, his mystical worldview and why he is considered by many...

26 Aladdin’s theology for those feeling trapped from 2021-06-02T04:00

Aladdin is a tale about being set free! Are you feeling stuck in some circumstance? Learn how the three theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Love set each of the main characters free…

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25 My Holy Spirit testimony: Treasure in the Desert (Pentecost episode!) from 2021-05-22T04:00

This is a testimony of the time the Holy Spirit suddenly called me to drive out from Darwin all the way to Uluru ... alone! Relive the life-changing graces with me, as I journey literally into t...

24 The Harry Potter scene that is prophetic for our times from 2021-05-12T04:00

The persecuted church and the Battle of Hogwarts scene have a lot in common, especially during our times. Recognise the weapons of the Enemy, and like the students, prepare to take up arms!

24 The Harry Potter scene that is prophetic for our times from 2021-05-12T04:00

The persecuted church and the Battle of Hogwarts scene have a lot in common, especially during our times. Recognise the weapons of the Enemy, and like the students, prepare to take up arms!

23 Mulan and St Catherine of Siena from 2021-04-28T04:00

Aside from both having dramatic haircutting moments, what does St Catherine of Siena have to do with Mulan? Hahaha come appreciate how this ancient Chinese heroine can deepen your love for one o...

22 The Glorious Death in the Lord of the Rings (with guest Danny Cote Davis) from 2021-04-14T04:00

How does death and resurrection form the heart of the LOTR? How can self sacrifice be so desirable? This episode, I interview British Tolkien expert Danny Cote Davis, who sheds light upon Tolkie...

21 The Lonely Little Cave - An Easter Triduum story (by Br Lawrence&Fr Dave MGL) from 2021-04-02T03:00

Br Lawrence MGL and Fr Dave Tremble MGL have tag teamed once more to write The Lonely Little Cave, an original story written during and for the Easter Triduum. Enter into the story of the Little...

20 How does the Secret Garden image the soul? from 2021-03-24T04:00

Heaven, paradise and the soul can be abstract concepts even for Christians. The Secret Garden however, offers many beautiful images that can help us explore these concepts. Join Mary Lennox and ...

19 How Mufasa reveals the Father's ferocious love (Lion King theme #2) from 2021-03-10T04:00

This episode, discover why the Lion King's Mufasa is such a profound icon of God the Father. Learn how divine tenderness and wrath can both be expressions of the same love.

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