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Mentioned in 9 episodes

The Magician's Nephew

Book • 1955

The story follows Digory and Polly, two children who meet while exploring the attics of their adjacent homes in London.

They stumble upon Uncle Andrew's study, where they are tricked into using magical rings that allow travel between worlds.

Their adventures take them to the desolate world of Charn, where they awaken the evil queen Jadis, and eventually to the creation of Narnia by the lion Aslan.

The novel explores themes of creation, good vs.

evil, and redemption as Digory and Polly navigate these new worlds and their consequences.

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Mentioned in 9 episodes

Mentioned by

Ben Shapiro

in relation to Greta Gerwig's Netflix adaptation.

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Mentioned by

Angelina Stanford

when discussing the use of the music metaphor in literature.

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Episode 261: "Much Ado About Nothing" by William Shakespeare, Acts 1 & 2

Mentioned by

Andrew Snyder

when talking about some imagery that will come up a couple of times.

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99 - Out of the Silent Planet

Mentioned by

Susanna Clarke

as a source of inspiration, particularly 'The Magician's Nephew'.

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Trapped inside with Susanna Clarke's Piranesi

Mentioned by

Jonathan Vink

when talking about creation accounts and relating it to worship.

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Hope, Fear & the Power of Worship - S23E1

Mentioned by

Amy Hall

in the context of illustrating a point about making good choices, even when it's difficult.

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Mentioned by

Alister E. McGrath

, referencing the narration of Aslan singing the world into existence.

#229 Alister McGrath: Reflecting on CS Lewis' work as a theologian

Mentioned by

Leonard Sax

as a children's book that touches upon the issue of self-deception and its consequences.

The Biggest Mistakes Parents Make Today | Leonard Sax

Mentioned by

Jonathan Rogers

when discussing the tragedy of the commons and individualistic desires over community.

Lee Camp On The Good Life

Mentioned by

Mark Sayers

when referring to the image of Aslan singing creation into being.

The Compelling Church: Gathering – Mark Sayers

Mentioned by

Jim Beitler

as a book whose opening quotation is used in Piranesi.

Books Worth (re)Reading, Part 2

Mentioned by

Jim Beitler

as his first book, highlighting a poignant moment of creation.

Books Worth (re)Reading, Part 1

Mentioned by Chris in relation to J.R.R. Tolkien's friendship and similar use of music in creation.

01 - Eru, Creation and the Ainulindale

Mentioned by

Leonard Sax

to illustrate a point about the dangers of self-deception.

Episode 417: Dr. Leonard Sax: The Collapse of Parenting and the Rise of Childhood Anxiety and Depression

Mentioned by

Leonard Sax

to illustrate a point about anxiety and depression in young people.

Ep 1123 | Why Boys Are Failing Kindergarten | Guest: Dr. Leonard Sax

Referenced by

Alister McGrath

, mentioning Lewis's depiction of Aslan creating the world through singing, emphasizing harmony.

#214 Alister McGrath: Exploring The Discarded Image (Part 1)

Mentioned by

Amber Noel

as a Chronicle of Narnia and draws parallels between the journey of Diggory and the witch.

Exploring Theosis with C.S. Lewis

Mentioned as a chronological starting point for the Chronicles of Narnia series.

119 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Mentioned by

Brandon Harnish

as the most heavy-handed critique of scientism or technocratic despotism in the Narnia series.

s08e14 | From Libertarian to Post-Liberal, with Brandon Harnish

Mentioned by Louis Marcos when referencing the characters of Jadis and Uncle Andrew.

On Myth as a Vehicle for Truth A Dialogues Conversation with Holly Ordway & Louis Markos

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