Nicholas Kotar joins Matt at the Anselm Society digital pub table to discuss the origins of so many of the fairy tales and folk stories we know and love. But, the versions of the stories that we know are not necessarily the "original" versions of the stories. Nicholas harnesses his love for stories, and in particular his enviable knowledge of Russian fairy stories, to shed some light on the origins and significance of those tales.

Find out more about Nicholas and his work at NicholasKotar.com.

 
Recent Episodes
Sense of Wonder: Delighting in God’s Presence Throughout the Holiday Season
Sense of Wonder: Delighting in God’s Presence Throughout the Holiday Season

Join Mandy as she talks with Amanda about how we might “reclaim the holidays for [our] heart’s formation and the glory of God”.

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

Christina dives deep into the real meaning of Halloween. It’s not what you think.

Flip the Pub Table: Matt Mellema Interview
Flip the Pub Table: Matt Mellema Interview

Matt’s debut middle-grade fantasy novel, Red Rex, is here! Join Mandy and Christina as they talk with Matt about the dream, the process, the plot, the characters, the illustrations — and the footnotes.

Obligated to Create?
Obligated to Create?

Calvin and Hobbes, and the Spiderman question for all of us…does great responsibility come with great power?

Taylor Swift’s Storytelling Power
Taylor Swift’s Storytelling Power

Taylor Swift is the most popular musician since the Beatles. And Matt doesn’t understand. So he sits down with a thoughtful fan to see if she can show him the ways of the Swifties.

Encouraging Our Young Storytellers
Encouraging Our Young Storytellers

We all have young storytellers in our lives. How can we best encourage them?

The Power of Naming
The Power of Naming

Christina and Evangeline interview Lancia Smith, founder of Cultivating.

Jacoby Elliott Interview: How Beauty Can Point Us Back to God
Jacoby Elliott Interview: How Beauty Can Point Us Back to God

Matt and Mandy interview fellow Anselm Guild member Jacoby Elliott, who is a musician, writer, and visual artist.

Interview with Jane Scharl
Interview with Jane Scharl

Mandy interviews poet, playwright, and critic Jane Scharl to discuss poetry.

Dune
Dune

Matt has never been able to get into Frank Herbert's classic science fiction novel Dune or the film adaptations. So he brings Brian Brown and Peter Houk to the digital pub table to convince him of the merit of Dune.


Believe to See Podcast

A podcast of the Anselm Society Arts Guild. Join host Matt Mellema and a rotation of guests at the digital pub table to explore how art and storytelling matter for faith and to connect our stories, great stories, and the Great Story.

on iTunes | Spotify | Podbean | Stitcher | RSS