

C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters, and Emily Wilson on Women’s Spiritual Battles
Sep 11, 2025
Emily Wilson, an author and women’s ministry leader known for her insights on faith and motherhood, shares her thoughts on C.S. Lewis’s 'The Screwtape Letters.' She discusses how modern distractions and cultural pressures affect self-worth, particularly among women. Conversations delve into the unique vulnerabilities women face against shame, the importance of fostering vulnerable friendships, and the reinterpretation of classic literature to inspire hope. Wilson highlights the transformative power of embracing motherhood and reconnecting with spiritual journeys.
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Reimagining Lewis For Modern Battles
- Reimagining Lewis reveals hidden spiritual tactics by flipping perspective.
- Emily used that same device to expose modern lies targeting women's hearts.
Fourteen Years Of Women’s Ministry
- Emily described 14 years of ministry to women as the source of her material.
- She says dozens of women's stories and her own experiences shaped Sincerely Stoneheart.
The Enemy Targets Despair To Thwart Purpose
- Emily saw deep self-hatred and despair among women amplified during the pandemic.
- She links those struggles to the enemy's aim to keep women from living in Christ's hope and purpose.