The C.S. Lewis podcast
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A weekly podcast from Premier Unbelievable? with Professor Alister McGrath exploring C.S. Lewis’ thought, theology and teaching.
C.S. Lewis is one of the most influential voices in modern Christianity. The 20th Century British writer and lay theologian has profoundly impacted Christians around the world and brought many atheists and agnostics to faith in Jesus.
One person whose faith was greatly encouraged by the writings of C.S. Lewis is Professor Alister McGrath. Both men were raised in Northern Ireland, studied at Oxford University and went on to become professors there. They also both came to faith from atheism slightly later in life. Alister has written numerous books on C.S. Lewis, including a seminal biography C.S. Lewis – A Life.
Every Monday, Ruth Jackson and Professor Alister McGrath will reflect on C.S. Lewis’ ideas, life and influence as well as trying to answer questions that impact culture today.
C.S. Lewis is one of the most influential voices in modern Christianity. The 20th Century British writer and lay theologian has profoundly impacted Christians around the world and brought many atheists and agnostics to faith in Jesus.
One person whose faith was greatly encouraged by the writings of C.S. Lewis is Professor Alister McGrath. Both men were raised in Northern Ireland, studied at Oxford University and went on to become professors there. They also both came to faith from atheism slightly later in life. Alister has written numerous books on C.S. Lewis, including a seminal biography C.S. Lewis – A Life.
Every Monday, Ruth Jackson and Professor Alister McGrath will reflect on C.S. Lewis’ ideas, life and influence as well as trying to answer questions that impact culture today.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Nov 28, 2022 • 24min
#81 Joshua Karras - porn, depression, domestic violence and The Screwtape Letters
Ruth Jackson continues her conversation with author Joshua Karras who has penned a modern appropriation of The Screwtape Letters. 80 years after the publication of CS Lewis' classic epistolary novel, Karras shares why he has included some of the contemporary temptations in his literary adaptation.
For The Incendus Letters https://www.stshenoudapress.com/store/incendus-letters-letters-senior-junior-devil/
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Nov 21, 2022 • 23min
#80 Joshua Karras: A modern take on The Screwtape Letters
80 years after the publication of The Screwtape Letters, young author Joshua Karras has written an appropriation of CS Lewis' classic epistolary novel for a modern audience. Ruth Jackson discovers the inspiration behind this audacious project.
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Nov 14, 2022 • 30min
#79 A tour of CS Lewis house ’The Kilns’ with Trevin Wax
Justin Brierley takes podcast listeners on a revealing tour around The Kilns, the house Lewis shared with his brother Warnie in Oxford.
Scholar in residence Trevin Wax is our (unofficial) tour guide as they uncover some of the inspiration for Lewis' writings and relationships in the various rooms and memorabilia that has been preserved.
For tours of The Kilns and to support The CS Lewis Foundation: https://www.cslewis.org/
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Nov 7, 2022 • 20min
#78 Trevin Wax: How CS Lewis shaped my faith
Author and pastor Trevin Wax shares why he loves CS Lewis. They look at the relevance of Lewis' writings as well as debating whether or not he was a heretic!
For Trevin Wax: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/
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Oct 31, 2022 • 26min
#77 Trevin Wax: CS Lewis on why truth matters
Ruth Jackson speaks to author and pastor Trevin Wax about CS Lewis. They discuss numerous topics including objective truth, Christian morality and evangelism.
For Trevin Wax: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/
For the CS Lewis conference on Nov 5th: https://thinkfaith.net/events/cslewis/
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Oct 24, 2022 • 35min
#76 The spirituality of Owen Barfield, CS Lewis & JRR Tolkien Pt 2
The second part of a conversation between philosopher Mark Vernon and poet-theologian Malcolm Guite on the spiritual journeys of The Inklings, a group of writers and poets including Owen Barfield, CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien, who met in Oxford to discuss each other's work. Part 2 of an Unbelievable? show first broadcast in 2019.
For Mark Vernon: https://www.markvernon.com/
For Malcolm Guite: https://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/
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Oct 17, 2022 • 28min
#75 Who were the Inklings? And what did they believe? Malcolm Guite & Mark Vernon Pt 1
Mark Vernon, author of ‘A Secret History of Christianity: Jesus, the last Inkling and the evolution of consciousness’ engages with poet-theologian Malcolm Guite on the spiritual and religious influences of Owen Barfield, JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis, three key members of 'The Inklings'. Part 1 of an Unbelievable? show first broadcast in 2019.
For Mark Vernon: https://www.markvernon.com/
For Malcolm Guite: https://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/
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Oct 10, 2022 • 1h 1min
#74 A skeptic’s adventures in Narnia - Holly Ordway and Laura Miller
Holly Ordway grew up as an atheist before converting to Christianity in her adult years. The fantasy work of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien would be an important part of her journey to faith. She engages with atheist writer Laura Miller author of 'The Magician's Book: A Skeptic's Adventures in Narnia' in this replay of an Unbelievable? episode first broadcast in 2013.
For Holly Ordway: https://hollyordway.com/
For Laura Miller: https://lauramiller.typepad.com/
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Oct 3, 2022 • 25min
#73 Dr Michael Ward Q&A with young people Pt 2
In this second part of a live kids Q&A on Narnia, recorded at Oxford University, Dr Michael Ward continues to answer questions such as 'Where did the wood between the worlds come from?', 'Can people from Narnia enter our world?' and 'Is Narnia something CS Lewis experienced as a child?'
For books by Michael Ward: https://michaelward.net
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Sep 26, 2022 • 23min
#72 Kids ask their Narnia questions of Dr Michael Ward Pt. 1
Recorded live at Oxford University, Narnia expert Dr Michael Ward engages with a panel of young people with a variety of questions about Narnia and CS Lewis. How old is Narnia? How many ways are there into Narnia? Were the Pevensie children destined to go through the wardrobe?... and many more.
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