Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien’s Faith, shares some of the traumatic events in JRR Tolkien's life, such as the death of his parents during his childhood, his forbidden romantic love and his experience of the Great War. What would it have been like to convert to Catholicism? How did his guardian Fr Francis impact Tolkien's faith? For Holly: https://hollyordway.com/ + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545 + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our new website + For online learning https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training + For our Premier Unbelievable? Live events + Support the podcast from the USA + Support the podcast from UK and rest of the world

Dr. Holly Ordway discusses J.R.R. Tolkien's perspective on Holy Week, his view on death, and the significance of Easter and resurrection in his faith. They explore themes of euchatostrophe, cosmic joy, and Tolkien's use of invented languages in reflecting his spiritual beliefs.

Ahead of Tolkien Reading Day on 25th March, Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien's Faith, shares her thoughts about Tolkien’s Catholic faith. She explores the relevance of his work, looking at whether it will stand the test of time. For Holly: www.hollyordway.com + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545 + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our new website + For online learning https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training + For our Premier Unbelievable? Live events + Support the podcast from the USA + Support the podcast from UK and rest of the world

In this podcast, Ruth Jackson discusses the origins of the C.S. Lewis podcast and her admiration for C.S. Lewis's works. The episode also includes an Easter devotional resource advertisement and future plans for the podcast, including a contest to win free books.

Discover the undiscovered elements of CS Lewis with Dr. Jason Lepojärvi. Explore Lewis's theological blind spot and the enduring interest in his work. Get insights into the upcoming Undiscovered CS Lewis conference in Oregon.

Exploring the emergence of evil in That Hideous Strength and how we control technologies like AI and nuclear weapons. Alister McGrath shares key takeaways from The Space Trilogy and offers tips for engaging with Lewis' works.

Alister McGrath looks at what Lewis thought of women, sexuality and marriage. Are any of the characters in That Hideous Strength based on people Lewis knew? What was he trying to convey through their depiction? + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545 + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our new website + For online learning https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training + For our Premier Unbelievable? Live events + Support the podcast from the USA + Support the podcast from UK and rest of the world

Alister McGrath discusses C.S. Lewis' thoughts on education and the abolition of God. They explore the negative consequences of imagining a godless world and the importance of symbols. They also delve into divine justice and the unintended outcomes of social engineering projects in the novel.

Alister McGrath discusses the intersection of God, science, and technology in C.S. Lewis' 'That Hideous Strength'. They explore topics such as the dangers of technology, the challenges faced by religion, the flaws in a purely scientistic approach, and the concerns surrounding artificial intelligence.

Alister McGrath continues to dive into some of the key themes in the final book of CS Lewis' science fiction trilogy. What will happen to the human race? How can we change our future? What is the point of scientific experimentation? Alister also looks at how Lewis engages with HG Wells. + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545 + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our new website + For online learning https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training + For our Premier Unbelievable? Live events + Support the podcast from the USA + Support the podcast from UK and rest of the world