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.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 34min
#151 Holly Ordway: Trauma, Catholicism and romantic love
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?
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Mar 25, 2024 • 18min
#150 Holly Ordway: Tolkien on Holy Week
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.
Mar 18, 2024 • 35min
#149 Holly Ordway: Tolkien's faith
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.
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Mar 11, 2024 • 20min
#148 Ruth Jackson: Where it all began
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.
Mar 4, 2024 • 36min
#147 Jason Lepojärvi: The undiscovered Lewis
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.
Feb 26, 2024 • 13min
#146 That Hideous Strength: How do we resist evil?
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.
Feb 19, 2024 • 21min
#145 That Hideous Strength: Was Lewis sexist?
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?
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Feb 12, 2024 • 15min
#144 That Hideous Strength: What would a godless world look like?
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.
Feb 5, 2024 • 16min
#143 That Hideous Strength: Is technology dangerous?
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.
Jan 29, 2024 • 12min
#142 That Hideous Strength: What is the future of humanity?
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.
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