The White City

Author: Philip Dudt

Comparing the worldview in Amazon's "The Rings of Power" with the worldview in J.R.R. Tolkien's books on Middle-earth.
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A Bent Middle-earth: A World in Spritual Decay
Episode 73
Sunday, 22 March, 2026

Philip brings on Ashlyn Ohm to discuss a bent Middle-earth, which means that Middle-earth is fallen or corrupted in some way. The two main points of discussion are the downfall ofNumenor (Numenorians turn away from Illuvatar to Sauron) and Morgoth’s rebellion against Illuvatar at the beginning of the world. Learn how Middle-earth is in a spiritual decay.--Find Ashlyn Here- Website: http://ashlynmckaylaohm.com/- Substack: https://wildgoosewords.substack.com/--Facebook: @thewhitecitypodcastLinkedIn: Business PageInstagram: @the-white-city-podcastSpotify: Podcast PageYouTube Channel: @thewhitecitypodcast--00:00 Introduction02:03 Ashlyn Ohm's Journey Into Tolkien's World05:27 What is a Bent Middle-earth?13:13 A Bent/Fallen Middle-earth Outside of Numenor20:50 Morgoth's Rebellion Leads to All Corruption26:29 The Hope in Light of a Bent Middle-earth31:04 Conclusion