Episode Details

This week on Tolkien on Tap, host Tara Jo Nee is joined by Krishane, Zay (The Blerdy Dad), and Matt (The Tolkien Philosopher) for a rich, thought-provoking discussion on faith and religion in Tolkien's works — from the theology of Middle-earth to some of its darkest and most debated themes.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide as depicted in Tolkien's writings.

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📖 Topics Covered:

• Faith and belief systems in Tolkien's legendarium — how religion and spirituality shape Middle-earth
• Túrin Turambar — unpacking one of Tolkien's most tragic characters (Sad Boy alert)
• How Tolkien portrays suicide in his works and what it reveals about his moral framework
• Was Tolkien writing mythology? — if written 2,000 years ago, would The Lord of the Rings be considered fantasy or sacred text?

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🧝 Krishane — Threads 👨‍👧 Zay (The Blerdy Dad) — Linktree 📚 Matt (The Tolkien Philosopher) — Instagram

Tara Jo Nee is an avid Tolkien enthusiast sharing their love of Middle-earth with the world. 🌿 Linktree – More Tolkien Content

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