The C.S. Lewis podcast
#206 Jacqueline Wilson: The prayer life of CS Lewis
Apr 21, 2025
Join Jacqueline Wilson, a Master’s student in cultural apologetics at Houston Christian University, as she delves into C.S. Lewis's intriguing prayer life. They explore how Lewis's unconventional prayer practices, particularly his habit of praying for the dead, reflect his unique spiritual journey. Wilson highlights the tension between Lewis's Anglican roots and his evolving relationship with Catholicism. The conversation also touches on the transformative power of Lewis's writings, especially in shaping personal faith and understanding of divine love.
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- Jacqueline Wilson's journey into cultural apologetics began at an anti-Christian institution and intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- C.S. Lewis's unique prayer practices and beliefs reflect an integration of both Anglican and Catholic traditions in his spiritual life.
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Jacqueline's Journey into Cultural Apologetics
Jacqueline Wilson shares her unexpected journey into cultural apologetics, sparked during her undergraduate studies at a largely anti-Christian institution. She encountered the need to represent a Christian perspective in her coursework, which often dismissed biblical narratives. Her interest deepened during the COVID-19 pandemic when she enrolled in Dr. Holly Ordway's imaginative apologetics course, realizing that this was what she had been attempting to articulate all along. Through this program, she also became aware of a distinct Christian worldview, which fueled her desire to explore C.S. Lewis's theology and influence further.
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