Seven is a mark of completion. The progress of these pilgrims comes to a resounding end as they engage the final obstacles for gaining access to the Celestial City. 0:00 - intro 0:57 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 20 19:16 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

What’s a good salve to soothe a skin burn or treat gangrene? If you said ink, you may be correct…if you lived in the mid-1st Century! Thus began the brief decline of classical ink… 0:00 - intro 2:58 - Dramatic Reading of Forty Centuries of Ink 15:43  - A (not so) brief discussion Forty Centuries of Ink by David Carvalho (1902) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1483/pg1483-images.html This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Weirdly enough, “the Devil made me do it” is not a great excuse when convicted of sin in your life. Christian and Hopeful reflect on what happens to one who actively rejects heart transformation. 0:00 - intro 2:58 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 19 19:27 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

No greater joy can be had when reading about a centennial celebration for a lead pencil factory in Bavaria! This was an epic occasion that I hope is topped in its tricentennial celebration in 2061. 0:00 - intro 2:38 - Dramatic Reading of The Lead Pencil Manufactory of AW Faber 15:43  - A (not so) brief discussion The Lead Pencil Manufactory of AW Faber by UE Seabald (1861) https://www.gutenberg.org/files/52256/52256-h/52256-h.htm This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org https://www.fabercastell.com/collections/all-products?pf_t_product_type=Graphite+Pencils Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Hopeful joyfully shares of how Jesus changed his life. Delusional (er, I mean Ignorant) reluctantly shares his (Disney) gospel testimony as well. 0:00 - intro 2:38 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 18 32:43 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

The judicial application of the law must be put to the test occasionally and is best understood through its weaknesses. Let’s go back to the dullness of literature before Phil embarks on jury duty. 0:00 - intro 1:45 - Dramatic Reading of Jurisprudence The Defects of the Law 15:43  - A (not so) brief discussion Jurisprudence by John W Salmond (1913) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/71297/pg71297-images.html#Page_23 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Christian and Hopeful forget to check their pockets. Maybe should have done laundry. 0:00 - intro 4:52 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 17 16:33 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Just had to acknowledge episode 200 and my gratitude to you all! As is custom every 100 episodes, I read from the esteemed Edgar Allan Poe. 0:00 - intro 7:16 - Dramatic Reading of The Coliseum 11:11  - A (not so) brief discussion The Coliseum by Edgar Allan Poe (1833) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/8893/pg8893-images.html This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

The eye-opening conclusion. Hannay confronts the suspected villains, but his doubts about their nefarious attachment to The Black Stone grows. What if he’s been baited into a trap? 0:00 - intro 2:10 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 10 Pt. 2 22:39  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap10 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Our two favorite pilgrims enter the county of Conceit. Ignorance abounds, but even the one with little faith can withstand its pitfalls. 0:00 - intro 1:28 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 16 26:02 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Hannay spies with his little eye a destroyer, a yacht, and 3 normal English gentlemen. Is he at the correct location, or did The Black Stone change their plans last minute? 0:00 - intro 1:40 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 10 Pt. 1 17:44  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap10 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

In a land where the question “Are we there yet?” never passes the lips of travelers, Christian and Hopeful arrive at the next checkpoint on their journey - the Delectable Mountains. 0:00 - intro 5:13 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 15 16:27 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Roll tide! Hannay meets a two-fingered man, the relevancy of thirty-nine steps are revealed, and everyone appears to be in-tune with the movements of the local oceans. No, this chapter is not a prequel into a certain tropical Disney film. 0:00 - intro 1:17 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 9 20:40  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap08 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Christian and Hopeful’s feet hurt as they’re walking along the right path. Instead of praying for strength to endure, doubt starts creeping in that maybe they were supposed to go through a side gate where the path is much softer. 0:00 - intro 1:35 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 14 23:58 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

My, my. Communication amongst people has made great strides since the creation of the telephone in the late 19th century. Yet, it is somewhat comforting to know that the struggles that exist today with communication - which is far more expansive now - was a problem for people in 1912 as well. Forgive my saltiness. 0:00 - intro 2:14 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 8 Pt. 2 16:57  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap08 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Christian and Hopeful run into the dangerous attraction of materialistic syncretism, which, today is wildly popular in modern society. A hot button issue for Bunyan’s contemporary audience as well - 400 years ago! 0:00 - intro 4:50 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 13 16:10 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Seven chapters were spent establishing the centrality of Richard Hannay to the plot to prevent the assassination of Karolides. However, The Black Stone are after more than just the death of a politician. Is there room for Hannay in stopping their next objective, too? 0:00 - intro 1:28 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 8 Pt. 1 10:17  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap08 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Christian and Hopeful trek on and meet By-Ends. Quite possibly the inventor of straw man fallacy if this book was truly originally written in 1652. Maybe Mr. Money-Love can logic his way into giving the straw man a brain. 0:00 - intro 2:35- The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 12 21:33 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Hannay meets with the British Secretary of The Foreign Office to warn him of the attempt on Karolides’ life. Hannay’s luck goes from being unstoppable to becoming a moody teenager. 0:00 - intro 1:07 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 7 Pt. 2 18:58  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap07 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Faithful is on trial in Vanity-Fair for his crime of spreading the truth of the Gospel…and gets called a scrub by one of the jurors! Never fear. Judge Hate-Good is presiding. 0:00 - intro 1:35- The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 11 Pt. 2 17:18 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Drained of all luck, Hannay becomes ill - the first real roadblock he encounters along his journey. Will spiked milk and Scottish hospitality be enough to get him back on his feet in a timely fashion? 0:00 - intro 1:10 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 7 Pt. 1 12:36  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap07 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

An exhortation and warning from an old friend furnishes Christian and Faithful for the town that awaits them next. 0:00 - intro 1:38- The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 11 Pt. 1 19:23 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Hannay’s captors have locked him in a dark storeroom until they can verify his identity. Queue the “MacGyver” music. Let’s see how you get out of that one, Richard! 0:00 - intro 1:52 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 6 Pt. 2 21:23  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap06 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Faithful confronts Talkative’s ideology about the evidences one can know that a person has experienced the grace of God in their life. Will Talkative be silenced? 0:00 - intro 1:26- The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 10 Pt. 2 14:02 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Richard Hannay has a “luck aura” surrounding him at all times. But as he quickly discovers, there is good luck and there is bad luck, and well…beggars cannot be choosers. 0:00 - intro 2:45 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 6 Pt. 1 24:31  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap06 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Christian and Faithful meet Talkative. The definition of someone who meets the word count of a paper without really saying anything at all. 0:00 - intro 1:20- The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 10 Pt. 1 16:22 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Hannay is lightly interrogated by a road surveyor, his pursuers, and a farmer…and only leaves one man blind in the process. 0:00 - intro 1:33 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 5 Pt. 2 16:51  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap05 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Christian encounters a lone ranger named Faithful who becomes a travel friend as Faithful recounts his tale of what his journey has been like thus far. 0:00 - intro 1:13- The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 9 23:38 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Hannay’s charitability knows no bounds as he covers for a drunk road repairman. From milkman to politician to construction worker. Can’t tell if Hannay is improving in his occupational choices or declining! Funny what one will do when their life is on the line. 0:00 - intro 2:02 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 5 Pt. 1 12:24  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap05 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Christian now faces the Valley of the Shadow Of Death, but Christian makes some surprising realizations that lead to tremendous encouragement and light to his soul! 0:00 - intro 0:55- The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 8 15:54 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Hannay is building quite an impressive resumé: milk-man, train jumper, cryptographer, speed demon, and now fringe politician? What can this man NOT do? 0:00 - intro 3:07 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 4 Pt. 2 22:26  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap04 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

After a wonderful respite with Charity, Prudence, Discretion, and Piety, Christian presses forward in his journey only to immediately engage in battle with Satan himself in the Valley of Humiliation! In light of April Fools’ Day, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose.” - Jim Elliot 0:00 - intro 1:03 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 7 19:54 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

We get some car thoughts from Hannay as he’s speeding down the Scottish countryside at 35 mph whilst contemplating the stakes at hand pushing him forward in his mission. 0:00 - intro 1:24 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 4 Pt.1 12:30  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap04 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

A discouraged and weary Christian arrives at this Lodge expecting a hot meal and rest, and is instead bombarded with questions about his faith by three women: Piety, Prudence, and Charity. No supper until he answers their questions to their satisfaction. 0:00 - intro 0:47 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 6 19:54 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

We follow Hannay deep into the Scottish countryside where he seeks respite from his mini-escapee adventures at an inn. The men Scudder warned Hannay about, however, are hot on Hannay’s trail and closing in fast. 0:00 - intro 1:05 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 3 Pt 2 17:41  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap03 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Christian progresses along his journey by successfully navigating the super obvious road signs that route him up a steep mountain. Thankfully, his traveling companions were not riding as shotgun navigators. 0:00 - intro 0:55 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 5 21:11 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Hannay flees to the Scottish countryside seeking to evade the conspirators and police sniffing out his scent. Perhaps a little R&R and TLC at a pop-up BnB is all he needs to acquire new smells. 0:00 - intro 0:43 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 3 14:56  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap03 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Before Christian leaves Interpreter’s house, he is reminded through four final scenes of what will PRESERVE him along his journey to enable to him to PERSEVERE in his faith! 0:00 - intro 1:03 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 4 17:03 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Hannay reluctantly plots his course for survival, takes the mantle of espionage from Scudder, and disguises himself as none other than a milkman (and potential dairy/cattle farmer?) to begin his glorious journey! 0:00 - intro 1:16 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 2 16:29  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap02 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/heritage-breeds-list/belted-galloway-cattle/ https://www.thebettermilk.com/blogs/news/the-traditional-history-of-the-milkman Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Christian arrives at the Wicket-Gate and receives some much needed guidance from Interpreter to strengthen him for the journey ahead. 0:00 - intro 0:50 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 3 17:40 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Scudder takes a stab at convincing Hannay that he is as dead as he says he is. Scudder passes along information to Hannay vital to the survival of Karolides. 0:00 - intro 3:47 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 1 Pt. 2 17:39  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap01 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Christian encounters his first obstacle. He is also offered a quicker path to be relieved of his heavy burden. Will he take it, or will he proceed to the wicket-gate? 0:00 - intro 2:24 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 2 28:57 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Richard Hannay gives us a brief primer as to why it’s important to be specific when you utter the words, “I’m bored!” Introducing our second book - a British spy novel - entitled, “The Thirty-Nine Steps.” 0:00 - intro 2:13 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 1 Pt. 1 17:08  - A (not so) brief discussion The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915) https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/558/pg558-images.html#chap01 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

The journey continues! Both a metaphorical and a physical one with the ushering in of a new season of Reading Cadence and the beginning of The Pilgrim’s Progress! A delightful children’s book written in olde English. What could go wrong? 0:00 - intro 3:47 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 1 19:14 - A (not so) brief fireside chat The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan (1862) Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

The conclusion not only of this case, but a wrap on another season of Reading Cadence! Thank you to my wonderful family, friends…and enemies. This case shows a silver-lining that is actually quite heart-warming when you think about it. 0:00 - intro 2:01 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of Shoscombe Old Place Pt. 2 28:44  - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-images.html#chap11 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Shoscombe Old Place: A breeding ground for racehorses, spaniels, and…murder! Quite the toxic working environment. Whistleblower, John Mason, decides enough is enough and employs the services of Holmes and Watson to unearth the sinister plot to them. 0:00 - intro 0:53 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of Shoscombe Old Place Pt. 1 21:14  - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-images.html#chap11 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

What causes this woman’s face to be targeted by a lion’s unsheathed paw? Drugs? Nefarious human interference? One thing’s for certain: An apology to the clown community is in order. 0:00 - intro 1:26 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Veiled Lodger Pt. 2 17:07  - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-images.html#chap10 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Watson has a beef with someone. A landlady has issues with one of her renters. Sherlock consults his doom-scrolling notes to provide insight on this case, and they teach us a lesson in patience. 0:00 - intro 2:09 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Veiled Lodger Pt. 1 18:40  - A (not so) brief discussion The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69700/pg69700-images.html#chap10 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effects Podcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/