Stories are more powerful than you think… (Russell Moore)

What if stories are more than just entertainment? In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Russell Moore — author, theologian, and editor-in-chief of Christianity Today — for a rich conversation about Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and the unexpected ways that stories shape our moral imagination, deepen our love for the world, and help us see others more clearly. Whether you’re a longtime lover of fantasy or just curious about the power of storytelling, this episode will challenge how you think about fiction, faith, and imagination. After this, you’ll never look at stories the same way again. 0:00 - Upcoming Teaser 0:54 - Introduction 1:43 - Intro into Tolkien 2:31 - Personal Impact of Tolkien & Lewis 6:57 - Lifting the Veil of Familiarity 12:56 - Stories & Cynicism 18:01 - Stories vs. Logical Reason 27:31 - Stories & Human Nature 32:05 - Stories & Empathy 38:50 - Stories & Formation 41:47 - Role of Stories in the Church 45:52 - Navigating This Cultural Moment 50:57 - Hope that is Invisible 54:55 - Final Remarks: Lightning Round For more Tolkien content follow along: https://www.x.com/tolkienwonder https://bsky.app/profile/tolkienwonder You can support this channel by "buying me a coffee" https://ko-fi.com/wonderoftolkien #tolkien #christian #russellmoore #lotr #enchanted #poetry #stories #fantasy #books #mythology Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/beginnings License code: TFUVVYFWY2P868UU