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
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Dec 6, 2021 • 28min
#32 Max McLean Pt 2 - CS Lewis on screen
Justin Brierley continues his conversation with Max McLean, writer and star of the new movie CS Lewis: The Most Reluctant Convert.
For the movie: http://www.cslewismovie.com
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For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com
Nov 29, 2021 • 29min
#31 Max McLean Pt 1 - CS Lewis on stage
Justin Brierley speaks to Max McLean, writer and star of the new movie CS Lewis: The Most Reluctant Convert.
For the movie: http://www.cslewismovie.com
Register free for Unbelievable? Live http://www.unbelievable.live
For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com
Nov 22, 2021 • 32min
#30 Michael Ward on The Abolition of Man
Justin Brierley speaks to CS Lewis scholar Michael Ward about his new book 'After Humanity: A guide to CS Lewis' The Abolition Of Man'. Register free for Unbelievable?
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Nov 15, 2021 • 27min
#29 The Last Battle
Professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about The Last Battle, focussing on difficult questions around topics such as racism, pluralism and death.
They also look at heaven and how we can share our Christian hope with the broken world around us.
For more from the podast http://www.cslewispodcast.com
Nov 8, 2021 • 25min
#28 The Silver Chair
Professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about one of the darkest books in the Narnia series – The Silver Chair. They look at how we can know that Christianity is true and unpack the relevance of Lewis’ countercultural ideas in today’s skeptical culture.
For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com
Nov 1, 2021 • 26min
#27 The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, looking at difficult topics such as human trafficking, sin and faith and how they impact us today.
For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com
5 snips
Oct 25, 2021 • 24min
#26 Prince Caspian
Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about Prince Caspian, focussing on painful questions such as the apparent silence of God. They also look at how to share our faith in a culture that is saturated with opposing worldviews.
For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com
Oct 18, 2021 • 25min
#25 The Horse and his Boy
Professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about The Horse and His Boy, looking at pertinent issues such as inequality, the treatment of women and how we should approach other religions.
For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com
Oct 11, 2021 • 26min
#24 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about Lewis’ most famous book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, unpacking some of its theology, such as forgiveness and the atonement.
They also look at how we can speak truth to a sceptical society.
For more from the podast http://www.cslewispodcast.com
Oct 4, 2021 • 24min
#23 The Magician’s Nephew
Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about The Magician’s Nephew, focussing on topics such as creation, suffering and how the hope of the gospel can transform our hurting world today.
For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com
