Mr. Collins: A Problem for All of Us

A timely and enduring discussion, featuring Father James Martin.

Hey Everyone! 

We are back this week with another incredible episode of Jane and Jesus featuring America Magazine Editor at Large, Father James Martin!

Karen spoke with Father Martin about the portrayal of Mr. William Collins, how even annoying people like him are actually quite complicated, why his character still matters today, what Pride and Prejudice can teach us about the power of institutions like the church, and so much more!

Haven’t listened to Karen and Father Martin’s full conversation yet? Check it out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your podcasts!

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Karen Searcy Yarnell @kayarnell

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Kerri Guther @KerriGuther

@janeandjesus In my home office while doing data entry. Such a fun podcast! Thank you for sharing it with us!

Now that’s multi-tasking!

Trivia Question of the Week

How much time elapses between Mr. Collins’s proposal to Elizabeth and his proposal to Charlotte Lucas?

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That’s it for this week! Thank you all for reading and a special shoutout to Danielle J. and Jenna S. for answering last week’s trivia question correctly! Stay tuned for next week’s episode of Jane and Jesus featuring the author of Praying with Jane Eyre, the host of the legendary podcast Harry Potter and The Sacred Text, and self-identified atheist chaplain, Vanessa Zoltan!

Yours, &c.

The Jane and Jesus Family