Ep 17 - A Conversation on John Milton

In this episode of the Digressio Podcast, Daniel Foucachon and Dr. Joe Carlson explore John Milton’s Paradise Lost and Regained as the crowning epic of the English language, and why they deserve renewed attention today. They discuss how to read epic poetry well, the challenges and rewards of Milton’s elevated style, and the importance of approaching his work on its own terms rather than through modern distortions. The conversation also addresses common misconceptions about Milton’s theology, defending his orthodoxy from later accusations, and contrasts faithful Christian readings with the skepticism often found in mainstream editions. Ultimately, this episode is a call to recover our literary inheritance, equipping families, teachers, and pastors to engage these great works deeply and to build homes rich with books, ideas, and lasting cultural memory.