Heroic Hearts
Heroic Hearts
Amy Chase
At the Threshold of Destiny
54 minutes Posted Apr 11, 2022 at 1:00 pm.
Enchanting Moments07:09 Prayer of the Heroic Hearts07:38 Reflective Questions about mentors10:05 Crossing the Threshold motif10:28 The Extraordinary World as a place of transcendence11:05 Joan's departure from Domremy14:28 The role of Robert de Baudricourt in Vaucouleurs18:08 Joan's "exorcism"18:53 Joan's prophecy about the Battle of the Herrings20:56 The Prophecy of Merlin24:17 Joan's first supporter, Jean de Metz25:30 The rules of chivalry28:25 The Paladin returns!31:08 Joan's dangerous journey to Chinon35:22 Joan's character vs. the Paladin38:58 Joan outwits the enemy45:01 Joan arrives at Chinon49:14 The Dauphin's secret49:55 Reflective Questions53:00 Homework53:49 Excerpt from "First Steps, Brancaster" by Malcolm GuiteResourcesPrayer of the Heroic HeartsThe Prophecy of Merlin"First Steps, Brancaster" by Malcolm Guite from The Word in the Wilderness, © 2014 by Canterbury PressReflective QuestionsWalter:Consider the somewhat comical comparison between Joan of Arc and the Paladin. Contemplate where you stand on that continuum.What can you change in your life and thinking to move closer to Joan's character and away from the Paladin's?Amy:Describe the beginning of a memorable journey that you've taken. How did you prepare and what were you feeling? Excitement? Nervousness?How did these emotions heighten your experience of the journey?Reading AssignmentThis episode: "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc" by Mark Twain, Book 2: Ch. 1-5Next episode: "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc" by Mark Twain, Book 2: Ch. 6-10Cover art: Paul Cezanne, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Walter and Amy discuss Joan's pivotal transition to the Extraordinary World, which is called "Crossing the Threshold" in the Hero's Journey. Joan crosses this threshold when she leaves her village of Domremy to travel to Vaucouleurs. There, she'll need to win over the local magistrate and assemble a company of soldiers to begin her quest to rescue France.Hosts: Walter Emerson and Amy ChaseFind out more at www.heroic-hearts.comShow Guide01:11 Enchanting Moments07:09 Prayer of the Heroic Hearts07:38 Reflective Questions about mentors10:05 Crossing the Threshold motif10:28 The Extraordinary World as a place of transcendence11:05 Joan's departure from Domremy14:28 The role of Robert de Baudricourt in Vaucouleurs18:08 Joan's "exorcism"18:53 Joan's prophecy about the Battle of the Herrings20:56 The Prophecy of Merlin24:17 Joan's first supporter, Jean de Metz25:30 The rules of chivalry28:25 The Paladin returns!31:08 Joan's dangerous journey to Chinon35:22 Joan's character vs. the Paladin38:58 Joan outwits the enemy45:01 Joan arrives at Chinon49:14 The Dauphin's secret49:55 Reflective Questions53:00 Homework53:49 Excerpt from "First Steps, Brancaster" by Malcolm GuiteResourcesPrayer of the Heroic HeartsThe Prophecy of Merlin"First Steps, Brancaster" by Malcolm Guite from The Word in the Wilderness, © 2014 by Canterbury PressReflective QuestionsWalter:Consider the somewhat comical comparison between Joan of Arc and the Paladin. Contemplate where you stand on that continuum.What can you change in your life and thinking to move closer to Joan's character and away from the Paladin's?Amy:Describe the beginning of a memorable journey that you've taken. How did you prepare and what were you feeling? Excitement? Nervousness?How did these emotions heighten your experience of the journey?Reading AssignmentThis episode: "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc" by Mark Twain, Book 2: Ch. 1-5Next episode: "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc" by Mark Twain, Book 2: Ch. 6-10Cover art: Paul Cezanne, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons