The Hero's Journey

In this episode of the Three Pillars podcast, Chase Tobin concludes the series on the Hero's Journey, focusing on the final stage: the Return with the Elixir. He discusses the significance of this stage, emphasizing that the journey is not complete until the hero shares their transformation and wisdom with others. Through various examples from literature, pop culture, and Christian teachings, Chase illustrates how personal growth and experiences can uplift communities and guide others. He encourages listeners to reflect on their own journeys and the importance of sharing their insights to make a positive impact in the world. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Hero's Journey 03:20 Understanding the Return with the Elixir 09:34 Characteristics of the Return 10:31 Literary and Pop Culture Examples 14:46 The Christian Perspective on the Return 20:00 Navigating the Return in Our Lives 25:07 Conclusion and Call to Action SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW PODCAST CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@3PillarsPodcast Takeaways -The hero's journey culminates in the return with the elixir. -Transformation is not just for personal gain but for the benefit of others. -The return signifies a sense of completion and purpose. -Heroes often bring back wisdom or gifts that uplift their communities. -The journey never truly ends; heroes may become mentors. -Literary examples like Odysseus and Prometheus illustrate the return. -Jesus' resurrection exemplifies the ultimate return with a message of salvation. -Personal struggles can be used to guide others in their journeys. -Fitness and faith journeys are interconnected in the process of transformation. -Sharing experiences and wisdom is crucial for community growth. God bless you all. Jesus is King. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ ‭KJV‬‬ I appreciate all the comments, topic suggestions, and shares! Find the "3 Pillars Podcast" on all major platforms. For more information, visit the 3 Pillars Podcast website: https://3pillarspodcast.com/ Don't forget to check out the 3 Pillars Podcast on Goodpods and share your thoughts by leaving a rating and review: https://goodpods.app.link/3X02e8nmIub Please Support Veteran's For Child Rescue: https://vets4childrescue.org/ Stay connected with Joe Russiello and the "Sword of the Spirit" Podcast: https://www.swordofthespiritpodcast.com/ Join the conversation: #3pillarspodcast References -Campbell, J. (1949). The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Princeton University Press. -The Holy Bible (New International Version). -Homer. (8th Century BCE). The Odyssey. Trans. Robert Fagles. Penguin Classics. -Disney. (1994). The Lion King (Film). Walt Disney Pictures. -Watts, J. (2021). Spider-Man: No Way Home (Film). Marvel Studios.

In this week's episode of the 3 Pillars Podcast we will be introducing the Eleventh Stage of the Hero's Journey: The Resurrection. What is it, what are it's characteristics and how can we apply our Christian faith and fitness to navigate our story? SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW PODCAST CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@3PillarsPodcast God bless you all. Jesus is King. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ ‭KJV‬‬ I appreciate all the comments, topic suggestions, and shares! Find the "3 Pillars Podcast" on all major platforms. For more information, visit the 3 Pillars Podcast website: https://3pillarspodcast.com/ Don't forget to check out the 3 Pillars Podcast on Goodpods and share your thoughts by leaving a rating and review: https://goodpods.app.link/3X02e8nmIub Please Support Veteran's For Child Rescue: https://vets4childrescue.org/ Stay connected with Joe Russiello and the "Sword of the Spirit" Podcast: https://www.swordofthespiritpodcast.com/ Join the conversation: #3pillarspodcast References -Campbell, J. (1949). The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Princeton University Press. -The Holy Bible (New International Version). -Tolkien, J.R.R. (1954). The Lord of the Rings. George Allen & Unwin. -Rowling, J.K. (2007). Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Bloomsbury. -Russo, A. & Russo, J. (2019). Avengers: Endgame (Film). Marvel Studios.

In this week's episode of the 3 Pillars Podcast we will be introducing the Tenth Stage of the Hero's Journey: The Road Back. What is it, what are it's characteristics and how can we apply our Christian faith and fitness to navigate our story? SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW PODCAST CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@3PillarsPodcast God bless you all. Jesus is King. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ ‭KJV‬‬ I appreciate all the comments, topic suggestions, and shares! Find the "3 Pillars Podcast" on all major platforms. For more information, visit the 3 Pillars Podcast website: https://3pillarspodcast.com/ Don't forget to check out the 3 Pillars Podcast on Goodpods and share your thoughts by leaving a rating and review: https://goodpods.app.link/3X02e8nmIub Please Support Veteran's For Child Rescue: https://vets4childrescue.org/ Stay connected with Joe Russiello and the "Sword of the Spirit" Podcast: https://www.swordofthespiritpodcast.com/ Join the conversation: #3pillarspodcast References -Campbell, J. (1949). The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Princeton University Press. -The Holy Bible (New International Version). -Homer. (8th Century BCE). The Odyssey. Trans. Robert Fagles. Penguin Classics. -Tolkien, J.R.R. (1937). The Hobbit. George Allen & Unwin. -Nolan, C. (2012). The Dark Knight Rises (Film). Warner Bros.

In this week's episode of the 3 Pillars Podcast we will be introducing the Ninth Stage of the Hero's Journey: The Reward. What is it, what are it's characteristics and how can we apply our Christian faith and fitness to navigate our story? SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW PODCAST CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@3PillarsPodcast God bless you all. Jesus is King. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ ‭KJV‬‬ I appreciate all the comments, topic suggestions, and shares! Find the "3 Pillars Podcast" on all major platforms. For more information, visit the 3 Pillars Podcast website: https://3pillarspodcast.com/ Don't forget to check out the 3 Pillars Podcast on Goodpods and share your thoughts by leaving a rating and review: https://goodpods.app.link/3X02e8nmIub Please Support Veteran's For Child Rescue: https://vets4childrescue.org/ Stay connected with Joe Russiello and the "Sword of the Spirit" Podcast: https://www.swordofthespiritpodcast.com/ Join the conversation: #3pillarspodcast References -Campbell, J. (1949). The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Princeton University Press. -The Holy Bible (New International Version). -Homer. (8th Century BCE). The Odyssey. Trans. Robert Fagles. Penguin Classics. -Tolkien, J.R.R. (1954). The Lord of the Rings. George Allen & Unwin. -Lucas, G. (1977). Star Wars: A New Hope (Film). Lucasfilm.

"The Hero's Journey: The Ordeal" - S6:E9

In this week's episode of the 3 Pillars Podcast we will be introducing the Seventh Stage of the Hero's Journey: Approaching the Cave. What is it, what are it's characteristics and how can we apply our Christian faith and fitness to navigate our story? SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW PODCAST CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@3PillarsPodcast God bless you all. Jesus is King. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ ‭KJV‬‬ I appreciate all the comments, topic suggestions, and shares! Find the "3 Pillars Podcast" on all major platforms. For more information, visit the 3 Pillars Podcast website: https://3pillarspodcast.com/ Don't forget to check out the 3 Pillars Podcast on Goodpods and share your thoughts by leaving a rating and review: https://goodpods.app.link/3X02e8nmIub Please Support Veteran's For Child Rescue: https://vets4childrescue.org/ Stay connected with Joe Russiello and the "Sword of the Spirit" Podcast: https://www.swordofthespiritpodcast.com/ Join the conversation: #3pillarspodcast References -Campbell, Joseph. The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Princeton University Press, 1949. -Lewis, C.S. Mere Christianity. HarperOne, 1952. -Tolkien, J.R.R. The Lord of the Rings. Allen & Unwin, 1954. -Brown, Brené. Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. Gotham Books, 2012. -Holy Bible, New International Version.

In this week's episode of the 3 Pillars Podcast we will be introducing the Sixth Stage of the Hero's Journey: Tests, Allies, and Enemies. What is it, what are it's characteristics and how can we apply our Christian faith and fitness to navigate our story? SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW PODCAST CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@3PillarsPodcast God bless you all. Jesus is King. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ ‭KJV‬‬ I appreciate all the comments, topic suggestions, and shares! Find the "3 Pillars Podcast" on all major platforms. For more information, visit the 3 Pillars Podcast website: https://3pillarspodcast.com/ Don't forget to check out the 3 Pillars Podcast on Goodpods and share your thoughts by leaving a rating and review: https://goodpods.app.link/3X02e8nmIub Please Support Veteran's For Child Rescue: https://vets4childrescue.org/ Stay connected with Joe Russiello and the "Sword of the Spirit" Podcast: https://www.swordofthespiritpodcast.com/ Join the conversation: #3pillarspodcast References Campbell, J. (1949).The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Princeton University Press. Lewis, C.S. (1952).Mere Christianity. HarperOne. Tolkien, J.R.R. (1954).The Lord of the Rings. Allen & Unwin. Rowling, J.K. (1997).Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Bloomsbury. The Holy Bible (New International Version).

In this week's episode of the 3 Pillars Podcast we will be introducing the Fifth Stage of the Hero's Journey, Crossing the Threshold. What is it, what are it's characteristics and how can we apply our Christian faith and fitness to navigate our story? SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW PODCAST CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@3PillarsPodcast God bless you all. Jesus is King. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ ‭KJV‬‬ I appreciate all the comments, topic suggestions, and shares! Find the "3 Pillars Podcast" on all major platforms. For more information, visit the 3 Pillars Podcast website: https://3pillarspodcast.com/ Don't forget to check out the 3 Pillars Podcast on Goodpods and share your thoughts by leaving a rating and review: https://goodpods.app.link/3X02e8nmIub Please Support Veteran's For Child Rescue: https://vets4childrescue.org/ Stay connected with Joe Russiello and the "Sword of the Spirit" Podcast: https://www.swordofthespiritpodcast.com/ Join the conversation: #3pillarspodcast References -Campbell, Joseph. The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Princeton University Press, 1949. -Jung, Carl. The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious. Princeton University Press, 1959. -The Holy Bible, New International Version. Biblica, 2011. -Lewis, C.S. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Geoffrey Bles, 1950. -Lucas, George. Star Wars: A New Hope. 20th Century Fox, 1977.

In this week's episode of the 3 Pillars Podcast we will be introducing the Fourth Stage of the Hero's Journey, Meeting the Mentor. What is it, what are it's characteristics and how can we apply our Christian faith and fitness to navigate our story? SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW PODCAST CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@3PillarsPodcast God bless you all. Jesus is King. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ ‭KJV‬‬ I appreciate all the comments, topic suggestions, and shares! Find the "3 Pillars Podcast" on all major platforms. For more information, visit the 3 Pillars Podcast website: https://3pillarspodcast.wordpress.com/ Don't forget to check out the 3 Pillars Podcast on Goodpods and share your thoughts by leaving a rating and review: https://goodpods.app.link/3X02e8nmIub Please Support Veteran's For Child Rescue: https://vets4childrescue.org/ Stay connected with Joe Russiello and the "Sword of the Spirit" Podcast: https://www.swordofthespiritpodcast.com/ Join the conversation: #3pillarspodcast References Campbell, Joseph. The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Princeton University Press, 1949. Tolkien, J.R.R. The Fellowship of the Ring. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1954. Lucas, George. Star Wars: A New Hope. Lucasfilm, 1977. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Dickens, Charles. A Christmas Carol. Chapman & Hall, 1843.

In this week's episode of the 3 Pillars Podcast we will be introducing the Third Stage of the Hero's Journey, the Refusal of the Call. What is it, what are it's characteristics and how can we apply our Christian faith and fitness to navigate our story? SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW PODCAST CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@3PillarsPodcast God bless you all. Jesus is King. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ ‭KJV‬‬ I appreciate all the comments, topic suggestions, and shares! Find the "3 Pillars Podcast" on all major platforms. For more information, visit the 3 Pillars Podcast website: https://3pillarspodcast.wordpress.com/ Don't forget to check out the 3 Pillars Podcast on Goodpods and share your thoughts by leaving a rating and review: https://goodpods.app.link/3X02e8nmIub Please Support Veteran's For Child Rescue: https://vets4childrescue.org/ Stay connected with Joe Russiello and the "Sword of the Spirit" Podcast: https://www.swordofthespiritpodcast.com/ Join the conversation: #3pillarspodcast References Campbell, J. (1949). The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Princeton University Press. Rohr, R. (2011). Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life. Jossey-Bass. Harari, Y. N. (2015). Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind. Harper. Peterson, J. B. (1999). Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief. Routledge. McGonigal, K. (2015). The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It. Avery. #podcast #herosjourney