Novel

Andrew has been to the mountains, and now the river has taken him home. But he has not come back as the same person. Andrew is changed forever, and his community knows it, and is blessed by it.

Join Mati and the author, Shannon Baker, as they discuss the events of Episode 10 and dive deeper into how Andrew's story came to be.

Andrew has seen the Valley Girl, the Forgetting People, the Wildering People, and the Altruist. The journey has been long and difficult. But now it is time for him to rest, to finally rest and complete his mourning of Pearl's death.

Join Novel as Jonathan and Mati discuss the strange events of Episode 9. What does punching a mountain have to do with finding Pearl?

Andrew leaves the Wildering People with exhilaration. They had given back to him a little bit of the Pearl he had lost, and now the real Pearl must be close, so close. His journey, his searching, his striving is nearing its end.

Join Novel as Mati and Caleb discuss the unique and moving event of Episode 8. Through their discussion they spend some time talking about the unique power of stories, and even touch on the ultimate form of stories as the conversation turns to architypes.

Andrew and Mac have made it to the vibrant and unique town of the Wildering People, a welcome haven from traveling and from the unsettling landscape of the Forgetting Mountain. But even here, Andrew does not know what to expect. The Wildering People are strange, with unfamiliar ways of life.

Join Novel as Caleb and Mati explore the fascinating events which took place in Episode 7. They focus particularly on the things learned about Mac, and on themes like community, friends and finding peace after tragedy.

Andrew and Mac have left the Forgetting Mountain, but Andrew has still not found Pearl. As his search continues, Andrew learns even more about the mountains he finds himself in and the people who inhabit them.

Join Novel's fantastic author, Shannon Baker, and Mati as they discuss how Shannon came to be a writer and the fascinating events which took place in Episode 6 of When the Mountains Called.

Andrew and Mac journey from the valley and the Valley Girl to a mysterious mountain filled with lightning and thunder. What lurks in the mountain's shadows? Tune in to Novel as we continue with Andrew as he answers the call of the mountains!

A well known voice joins Novel in today's conversation: the one and only Jonathan Kuehner. Jonathan and Mati discuss the fascinating events of Episode 5, paying particular attention to themes like light, the continued unveiling of the mountains, and the iconic character the Valley Girl.

Andrew has his quest: to find his Pearl. Yet he is not alone. Mac is his guide, and there are others in the mountains. What and who will they discover on their quest?

Join Caleb and Mati as they wrestle with the many allegories found in Episode 4 of Novel's When the Mountains Called. Things like the meanings of names, and glimpses into processing tragedy and how community has a part to play in that process.

Our character finds himself in the mountains, in the dark, in the unknown, and alone--or so he thinks. But at last he has a path to follow: to find his Pearl!

Join Mati and Caleb as they explore the themes and images of the new world "Dude" finds himself experiencing in Episode 3 of When the Mountains Called. What is it that is directing "Dude's" path?

Our friend has heard the mountains' call. Fate seems to have grabbed him in its strong current, and he suddenly finds himself away from his home in a new and strange land. What do the mountains hold for a simple man who still mourns the loss of his wife?

Join Mati and Caleb in this commentary episode of Novel as they explore themes and concepts presented in Episode 2! In particular, what is the significance of the river, and the importance of "letting go"?

The mountains have called. The man is dead. And yet, the story is just beginning! How will our friend navigate the new and strange world outside of his home?

There was A LOT in Episode 1. Join us as we dig deeper into the themes and events, and attempt to discover the deeper meanings behind the story.

Join us in the first episode of the epic story surrounding a man and his journey through mysterious and magical mountains as he struggles with the grief of a life gone by. How do humans manage death? Does love exist beyond death? How do humans deal with the ineffable? Is life something that we build, or does life build us?

Join Novel as we explore challenging and thought provoking ideas through the art of storytelling!