In this episode, the dogs lament the upcoming recording hiatus (0:25). Rob brings up Forest Gump, the best movie of all time, as an example of childhood innocence (2:24) and they all discuss a child’s unique ability to respond to reality (5:24). Mike gives a throwback to his time with braces (14:50), they all agree that the pod is a sign-post to Heaven (quite possibly the only one that exists on the internet) (27:20), and Connor closes out with a story about being held (37:45).
Quotes:
“Hot yoga is very difficult and I am becoming extremely limber.” (Mike, 1:42)
“Forest Gump is absolutely lovable and very attractive because he is both unveiled and good.” (Mike, 18:39)
“I think that’s part of why it’s so hard to be unveiled, because if I unveil myself then I actually have to confront what’s going on in my heart and if that’s not healed and made whole then there is a lot of stuff that will come out.” (Mike, 19:50)
“There is something about the simplicity of a child that makes them also very vulnerable.” (Connor, 22:19)
“Joy is a by-product of being in communion with God.” (Connor summarizing Lewis, 26:40)
“We point to the eschaton.” (Mike, 27:37)
“You can’t avoid the tragedy of life.” (Mike, 35:00)
“HOLD ME!” (Mary Anne, 39:18)
“You can’t go out and fight dragons unless you have a mom and a dad who love you.” (Connor, 40:15)
“Come to me, I can handle it.” (Connor, 41:01)
Media Mentions:
- Forrest Gump (1994)
- Evangelization & Culture
- Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden
- Coventry Patmore’s The Toys
- Three Dogs North’s S11 E22- Window into Heaven (spoileralertshedies)
- David After Dentist
- Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Idiot
- Mother Mary Francis’ Blessed Are You
- Matthew 11
- C.S. Lewis’ Surprised by Joy
- Powder (1995)
- The Apostle (1997)
References:
- U.S. Army
- Idaho
- Netflix
- Word on Fire
- England
- YouTube
- New York
- Boston
- Mary
- Wichita, KS
- Attachment Theory
- Tennessee
- Robert Duvall
Shout- Outs:
- Fr. Scott Harter
- Connor’s nephew
- Mallory Klaas
- Fr. Isaac Coulter
- Connor’s friend P.J. and family (Mary Anne, Margie)
- Daniel Sahyouni
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