The Lion, The Fall, and The Ballot Box: C.S. Lewis’ Political Imagination w/ Todd Wilson

Podcast Episode Description:In this episode of Disarming Leviathan, Caleb Campbell talks with Todd Wilson about his reflections on C.S. Lewis’s political thought. Todd shares how his long-standing interest in Lewis, combined with a background in politics and pastoral ministry, led him to explore Lewis’s views on democracy, hierarchy, and human nature. Together, they discuss how Lewis’s writing—rooted in a medieval worldview—can help Christians think more carefully about political power, equality, and the role of the church in a democratic society.

Todd Wilson Bio:Todd Wilson is a pastor, theologian, and reader of C.S. Lewis, with a particular interest in how Lewis understood politics, hierarchy, and human nature. A graduate of Wheaton College, Todd has spent years reading and reflecting on Lewis’s work, especially its political and social dimensions. He argues that Lewis’s medieval framework offers important insights into how Christians might engage with democracy and power today. Todd is the co-founder of the Center for Pastor Theologians and leads Integrated Leaders, a coaching and consulting organization focused on helping leaders grow in depth and integrity.

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