Hope is Kindled
A podcast devoted to the way stories shape us, sharpen us, and sometimes… save us.
Hope is Kindled is a literary podcast that explores classic and powerful works of literature through the lens of self-discovery, moral reflection, and enduring hope. Each episode delves into a single book, essay, or story—examining its themes, characters, and psychological depth—and connects it to timeless questions about the human condition.
What makes the podcast unique is its blend of literary criticism and warmth. It uses biographical, psychological, and historical criticism, along with personal reflection and cultural commentary—including references to Doctor Who, The Muppets, and classic film.
Episodes
6 episodes
6. Walden
In Episode 5 of Hope is Kindled, we step into the quiet woods of Concord, Massachusetts, alongside Henry David Thoreau, and explore his profound experiment in intentional living as captured in Walden. This episode reflects on ...
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7:42
5. The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
In Episode 5 of Hope is Kindled, we explore Dr. Joseph Murphy’s influential work The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, a guide to unlocking the creative and healing potential within each of us. This episode delves into Murphy’s...
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8:16
4. The Pleasure of Finding Things Out
In Episode 4 of Hope is Kindled, we celebrate the boundless curiosity and joyful intellect of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman through his autobiographical reflections in The Pleasure of Finding Things Out. This e...
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10:57
3. The Philosophy of Composition
In Episode 3 of Hope is Kindled, we delve into the shadowy brilliance of Edgar Allan Poe through his essay The Philosophy of Composition and his iconic poem The Raven. This episode examines Poe’s claim that great writ...
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10:50
