David Downing

David Downing, a scholar of C.S. Lewis, and Crystal Downing, co-director of the Marion E. Wade Center, dive deep into the concept of theosis, a core Christian hope often linked to Eastern Orthodoxy. They explore Lewis's limited exposure to Eastern thought and how his experiences shaped his understanding of love and sanctification. The discussion includes the communal nature of theosis versus Protestant individualism, the significance of desire in Lewis's writing, and how relationships serve as crucibles for personal transformation.