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Jun 10
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A Long-Expected Parts Episode with Dr. G...

Father Michael O'Loughlin and Mother Natalia
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This week we're joined by special guest, Dr. Gerry Crete. Dr. Gerry talks about Parts Work and how we see it played out in Lord of the Rings. He talks about how we see the characters grow and change, and the different parts we see represented in the characters. References: Litanies of the Heart by Dr. Gerry Crete The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Fol ... Show More
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