Finding Faith in Fandoms

Amelia and Kenny Smith join Jackie to talk about their mutual love of Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë’s beloved Gothic coming-of-age romance. Among other things, Amelia lays out how Helen and Jane are Christ figures; Jackie opens up about life with ADHD; and Kenny identifies 19th-century tropes that the novel subverts.Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of child abuse and spiritual abuse.References & Recommendations:~ The British Library - Jane Eyre videos~ The Princess Passion Project - Jane Eyre essay by Amelia SmithCover Art: “Brave Enough For Love” music video by Amelia and Kenny SmithMusic:~ “Adventurous Souls” by Zane Dickinson~ “The Graveyard” from Jane Eyre (Original Broadway Cast Recording), music and lyrics by Paul Gordon

Show Notes

Amelia and Kenny Smith join Jackie to talk about their mutual love of Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë’s beloved Gothic coming-of-age romance. Among other things, Amelia lays out how Helen and Jane are Christ figures; Jackie opens up about life with ADHD; and Kenny identifies 19th-century tropes that the novel subverts.

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of child abuse and spiritual abuse.

References & Recommendations:
~ The British Library - Jane Eyre videos
~ The Princess Passion Project - Jane Eyre essay by Amelia Smith

Cover Art: “Brave Enough For Love” music video by Amelia and Kenny Smith

Music:
~ “Adventurous Souls” by Zane Dickinson

What is Finding Faith in Fandoms?

Jacqueline "Jackie" Tetrault and other Christian artists discuss their favorite stories--from fairy tales and classic literature to the latest movies and musicals--to see how they echo the greatest story of all time: the Gospel.