Cele mai bune CS Lewis podcast-uri (2024)

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S8E11 – Christmas Special (2024) 46:31

4d ago46:31

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Merry Christmas from your favourite Christmas elves! On today's episode, the co-hosts talk about life updates, recount holiday memories, and play fun seasonal games. [Show Notes]

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#189 Holly Ordway: What did Christmas mean to JRR Tolkien? 27:45

5d ago27:45

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How integral was the incarnation for JRR Tolkien? Does Christmas feature in The Lord of the Rings legendarium? How did the Tolkien family celebrate Christmas? Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien’s Faith, shares her thoughts on what Christmas meant to Tolkien and explores a recently discovered poem of his, Noel, which is one of his most overtly Chris…

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S8E10 – Perelandra – Chapter 8: "Riddles in the Dark" 59:50

11d ago59:50

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Separated from the Green Lady and Weston, Ransom travels to another island where he hears riddles in the dark... [Show Notes]

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#188 Jem Bloomfield: Christmas in Narnia 36:14

12d ago36:14

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Dr Jem Bloomfield, assistant professor of literature at the University of Nottingham and author of Paths in the Snow, unpacks the Christmas references as well as key elements, such as the stone table and the titles of the Pevensie children, within The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Was JRR Tolkien justified in his unease about the appearance of …

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S8E9 – Perelandra – Chapter 7: “Weston’s New Look” 1:08:28

18d ago1:08:28

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Ransom’s unlikely encounter with an old foe takes a disturbing turn… [Show Notes]

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#187 Jem Bloomfield: Paths in the snow 22:18

19d ago22:18

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As Christmas approaches, we unpack some of the key elements in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe with Dr Jem Bloomfield, assistant professor of literature at the University of Nottingham and author of Paths in the Snow. What are the literary works Lewis draws on in this book? How does he use biblical imagery and stories? Why does The Lion, the W…

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S8E8 – Perelandra – Chapter 6: "Falling Like Lightning From Heaven" 57:26

25d ago57:26

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Ransom and the Queen discuss planetary rules, go for a cruise, and encounter an old enemy who fell out of Deep Heaven... [Show Notes]

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#186 Dan Barker and Carolyn Weber: Can atheists appreciate CS Lewis? 27:44

26d ago27:44

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Does Lewis' moral argument carry any weight? Is CS Lewis still relevant? If so, is that only for Christians? Are the big questions he raises pertinent today? Is faith rational? Former pastor-turned atheist, Dan Barker and literature professor, Dr Carolyn Weber, discuss Lewis' work and his talents as a writer.To hear more of Carolyn's story: https:/…

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#CSLewisReadingDay 2024! 1:18

29d ago1:18

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Today is C. S. Lewis' birthday and we're going to celebrate C. S. Lewis Reading Day! Please share your favourite quotations on social media with the hashtag #CSLewisReadingDay! We're also going to be joined by special guests on some livestreams: 7-8pm (GMT) 7-8pm (EST) 7-8pm (PST) These livestreams will be available on our YouTube page, Facebook pa…

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S8E7 – Perelandra – Chapter 5: "An Interview with a Lady" (Part II) 36:47

1M ago36:47

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We complete the first conversation between Ransom and the Green Lady. [Show Notes]

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#185 Dr. Chris Pipkin: Friendship 36:59

1M ago36:59

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November 29th, CS Lewis' birthday, marks CS Lewis Reading Day and the theme this year is friendship. To celebrate, we spoke to Dr Chris Pipkin, a professor of English at Emmanuel College in Georgia and host of The Inklings Variety Hour podcast.Don't forget to share your favourite Lewis quotations on social media, using #CSLewisReadingDayFor CS Lewi…

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S8E6 – Perelandra – Chapter 5: "An Interview with a Lady" (Part I) 40:50

1M ago40:50

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In the first of two episodes on this chapter, Ransom and the Green Lady speak about "growing older", as well as the impact of the Incarnation. [Episode Notes]

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#184 Dan Barker and Carolyn Weber: Are Lewis' arguments flawed? 28:11

1M ago28:11

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In the second part of Dan Barker and Dr Carolyn Weber's discussion about CS Lewis' relevance, Dan points out some of the holes he perceives in Lewis' beliefs. On the opposite side of the debate, Carolyn shares how she became a Christian, highlighting elements of her story that echo Lewis' own and looking at how Lewis' writing greatly influenced her…

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Bonus – CS Lewis Reading Day Livestream - 2023 West Coast 1:16:21

2M ago1:16:21

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On November 29th, 2024, the Pints With Jack celebrated Jack's 125th birthday in #CSLewisReadingDay. On the West Coast Livestram, the hosts were joined by the hosts of All About Jack, NarniaWeb, and Mere C.S. Lewis. [Show Notes]

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#183 Dan Barker and Carolyn Weber: Is CS Lewis still relevant? 29:17

2M ago29:17

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On November 22nd 1963, Clive Staples Lewis – Jack to his friends – died in Oxford, England. However, 61 years after his death, is CS Lewis still relevant? We hear from former pastor-turned atheist, Dan Barker, who suggests that many of Lewis’ arguments are fundamentally flawed. Literature professor, Dr Carolyn Weber, highlights where she disagrees …

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Bonus – CS Lewis Reading Day Livestream - 2023 East Coast 1:24:05

2M ago1:24:05

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On November 29th, 2024, the Pints With Jack celebrated Jack's 125th birthday in #CSLewisReadingDay. We will be celebrating #CSLewisReadingDay again this year. If you're not already, please sign up for the mailing list for a chance to win free books that day! [Show Notes]

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#182 Sarah Hawkyard: CS Lewis changed everything 27:00

2M ago27:00

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Ruth Jackson spoke to singer-songwriter Sarah Hawkyard who describes Mere Christianity as a "game changer", which "hooked" her onto Christianity. Lews played an integral role in Sarah coming to faith, challenging, inspiring and providing her with profound knowledge. She also shared the importance of creativity, singing a few lines from one of her s…

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S8E5 – Perelandra – Chapter 4: "The Island of the Green Lady" 55:01

2M ago55:01

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Ransom meets a dragon, has a shower, eats some food, and makes contact with a green lady on a floating island... [Show Notes]

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#181 Curtis White: What did TS Eliot and Lewis think of each other? 32:50

2M ago32:50

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Dr Curtis White's PhD focuses on the relationship, work and theology of CS Lewis and TS Eliot. Here, he highlights some of his thoughts on this topic as well as sharing how Lewis was integral to his own faith journey. White also talks about the upcoming CS Lewis Symposium in Belfast, which John Brown University is providing financial support for. T…

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S8E4 – Perelandra – Chapter 3: "A Vision of Venus" 57:46

2M ago57:46

57:46

In this episode Ransom describes his first impressions of Venus... [Show Notes]

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#180 David Clare: Ecstatic experience 30:48

2M ago30:48

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How did Lewis approach ecstatic experiences, particularly in light of his Ulster Protestant background? Dr David Clare of Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick continues his talk given at the C.S. Lewis Group at Ulster's spring mini symposium. He also answers questions from the live audience. The event was entitled 'C.S. Lewis and the Lan…

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S8E3 – Perelandra – Chapter 2: "Ransom Returns" 59:41

2M ago59:41

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Lewis packs Ransom into his coffin-like container and sends him to Perelandra. A little over a year later, Ransom returns... [Show Notes]

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#179 David Clare: Joy and Ulster Protestant ecstasy 35:02

2M ago35:02

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How did Lewis approach moments of religious ecstasy? Dr David Clare of Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick explores this idea in a talk given at the C.S. Lewis Group at Ulster's spring mini symposium. The event was entitled 'C.S. Lewis and the Land of His Birth: Re-rooting Lewis in Ulster & the Island of Ireland'. The title of Dr Clare'…

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S8E2 – Perelandra – Chapter 1: "Journey to Ransom's Cottage" 54:19

3M ago54:19

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We begin "Perelandra", following C. S. Lewis as he makes his tormented journey to Ransom's cottage. [Show Notes]

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#178 Scott Tuohy: A Lewis quotation changed my life 22:49

3M ago22:49

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When scaffolder Scott Tuohy heard a quotation from CS Lewis while attending an Alpha course, he was so profoundly moved by it, he got the quote tattooed on his bicep the next day. His life has never been the same since. Here, he shares his story with Ruth Jackson.To find out more about Alpha: https://alpha.org.uk/try-alpha+ Subscribe to The CS Lewi…

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S8E1 – Perelandra – "Welcome to Season 8!" 43:31

3M ago43:31

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Hello listeners and welcome to Season 8! This this season we will be returning to the Ransom Trilogy as we read the second book in the series, "Perelandra". [Show Notes]

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#177 Alister McGrath: Emotions, sentimentality and rational truth 18:35

3M ago18:35

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Would Lewis have any advice for anyone struggling to make sense of their emotions? How do we respond to a culture or a generation who often prioritise emotional truth over rational truth? How do we avoid sentimentality? Are there any ways that Lewis has been particularly powerful spiritual mentor for you personally? How can Lewis’ lived out faith b…

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#176 Alister McGrath: Feelings, desire and religious experience 17:04

3M ago17:04

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Why are we often hesitant to talk about our feelings? What did Lewis mean by “joy” and how did he search for it? Can our feelings help us to find God or to grow in our faith? How did Lewis view aesthetics? What should we do when our feelings seem opposed to our faith? How important was religious experience for Lewis? Professor Alister McGrath cont…

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#175 Alister McGrath: What would Lewis think of Jordan Peterson? 17:38

3M ago17:38

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How does having a better understanding of a "big picture" give us hope, particularly in the midst of mental health struggles? How can we hold different aspects of our life together? Which travelling companions would Lewis recommend? What would Lewis make of public figures such as Tom Holland, Jordan Peterson and Douglas Murray, who speak about the …

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#174 Alister McGrath: Can Lewis help us to find meaning? 19:04

4M ago19:04

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What did Lewis mean by "big pictures" and how did he use them in his work? How can he help those struggling to find their purpose in life? Why are people so concerned about a lack of coherence and can Lewis be of assistance? Can creeds help us? Professor Alister McGrath explores how Lewis can be a pathfinder and a resource for the Christian life.+ …

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Bonus – That Hideous C. S. Lewis Podcast – Lewisian Themes 1:00:49

4M ago1:00:49

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Today's episode is an interview which David gave on That Hideous C. S. Lewis Podcast where he discussed some key Lewisian themes with the host, Brian Shepherd. [Show Notes]

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#173 Alister McGrath: How do we tell good stories? 17:49

4M ago17:49

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How can our individual stories find new meaning and significance from Christianity's "grand story"? In what ways did Lewis tell the Christian story? And what can we learn from this? How do we share our own story? Professor Alister McGrath explores how we can use Lewis as a resource for our Christian life and looks at some of Lewis' favourite storie…

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Bonus – Marriage and Theosis 43:45

4M ago43:45

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In honour of Matt’s recent nuptials, we’re replaying an episode from Season 1 on theosis. [Show Notes]

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#172 Alister McGrath: Why do stories matter? 15:53

4M ago15:53

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Which stories impacted Lewis as a young child? Why is story so important? How does imagination help convey truth? What did Lewis mean by "myth" and how did that impact his thinking? Where did JRR Tolkien help with this? How do we allow the Christian story to shape our own? Professor Alister McGrath explores how we can use Lewis as a resource for ou…

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(Re-Post) Becoming C. S. Lewis (Dr. Hal Poe) 45:12

4M ago45:12

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IN THIS REPEAT - Dr. Hal Poe shares about his bio on the early life of C.S. Lewis in Becoming C.S. Lewis. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How well do you know C.S. Lewis? You probably don't know Jack as well as you think, until you know his early life. Or more accurately, nearly all of Lewis' interests and tastes were formed in his first twenty ye…

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#171 Alister McGrath: Spiritual disciplines, young people and the academy 20:04

4M ago20:04

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Professor Alister McGrath continues to explore how we can use CS Lewis as a resource for our Christian life. How did Lewis' conversion change his life? What habits did he put in place to establish a rhythm of life for his faith? In what ways does Lewis speak to Christian academics? What inspiration can writers draw from Lewis? Does he offer any adv…

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(Re-Post) Inkling, Historian, Soldier, and Brother (Dr. Don King) 38:45

4M ago38:45

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IN THIS REPEAT: Biography on Warren Lewis (brother of C.S. Lewis) written by Don King. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Inkling, Historian, Soldier, and Brother: A Life of Warren Hamilton Lewis (released January 2023) by Don King provides a detailed look at C.S. Lewis’s brother. In this podcast interview with William O’Flaherty, Don talks about the first-ever full b…

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#170 Alister McGrath: Is Lewis a helpful spiritual mentor? 17:55

5M ago17:55

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How did CS Lewis live out his Christian faith? What practical tools or approaches can he offer to inform our spiritual practices? How can Lewis help us work out our vocation? Does he have any advice for those experiencing doubt? Professor Alister McGrath explores how we can use Lewis as a resource for our Christian life. + Subscribe to The CS Lewis…

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#169 James Emery White: Culture, translation and COVID-19 20:43

5M ago20:43

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How did CS Lewis translate Christianity for ordinary people? What would he say to our post-Christian culture? Can Lewis help with evangelism? In what ways did people apply his ideas to the COVID-19 pandemic? Pastor, author and theologian Dr James Emery White explores how we can draw on Lewis in our modern context. He references many of his works in…

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#168 Philip Tallon: What if God isn't good? 18:42

5M ago18:42

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Did Lewis want to rewrite some of his earlier work on suffering in light of his own experience of pain and loss? Did Lewis doubt the existence of God or question his character during these times? What words of encouragement would Lewis give to those in the throes of suffering? Dr Philip Tallon, Associate Professor of Theology and Dean of The School…

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#167 Philip Tallon: How do hell, the Fall and beauty fit into Lewis' theodicy? 24:49

5M ago24:49

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How does Lewis perceive the Fall? Is he able to reconcile it with an evolutionary model? Where does the cross feature in The Problem of Pain? What did Lewis think of hell? In what ways does Lewis help us to recognise beauty and aesthetics in our discussions around theodicy? We continue our conversation with Dr Philip Tallon, Associate Professor of …

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#166 Philip Tallon: Is pain a megaphone? 21:17

6M ago21:17

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Can pain ever be good for us? What about children with cancer? How do we account for animal suffering? Will our pets be in heaven? Does our theology of heaven impact our thoughts around suffering? Dr Philip Tallon, Associate Professor of Theology and Dean of The School of Christian Thought at Houston Christian University, shares his thoughts about …

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#165 Philip Tallon: Is pain a problem? 26:12

6M ago26:12

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Dr Philip Tallon, Associate Professor of Theology and Dean of The School of Christian Thought at Houston Christian University, unpacks one of Lewis' earliest work of apologetics The Problem of Pain. What are the critiques of this book and can any of these challenges be overcome?+ Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545+ For m…

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S7E40 – "Season Finale" 48:09

6M ago48:09

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We have finally reached the end of Season 7! David, Matt, and Andrew gather together one last time before their well-earned break to share their highlights of the past season and talk about Season 8...

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#164 Johan Erasmus: Coming to faith via Richard Dawkins and CS Lewis 34:46

6M ago34:46

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Can Lewis still speak to us today? Following the death of his father as a child, Afrikaner pastor Johan Erasmus struggled to find a place where he could ask sceptical questions about faith, God and the Universe. During this time he discovered CS Lewis, but also Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris and Christopher Hitchens. You can hear more of his story in …

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S7E39 – GM – "MacDonald Month: George's Anthology (Part II)" 1:00:21

6M ago1:00:21

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David, Matt, and Andrew wrap-up "MacDonald Month" by sharing some of their favourite quotations from the George MacDonald anthology assembled by C. S. Lewis. [Show Notes]

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William a Guest on Screwtape Letters Show 7:58

6M ago7:58

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William O’Flaherty was recently interviewed by the Screwtape Letters Podcast: Confronting Evil in Our Time. Permission was given to share this excerpt from the beginning of their show. So, the following is part of a longer conversation. Follow the link below to listen to the entire interview (and also see links to other useful material related to w…

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S7E38 – GM – "MacDonald Month: George's Anthology (Part I)", After Hours with Dr. Kirstin Johnson 1:20:56

6M ago1:20:56

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"MacDonald Month" wraps up with the first of two episodes on Lewis' book, George MacDonald: An Anthology. Today David is joined by MacDonald scholar, Dr. Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson, to discuss the Preface. [Show Notes]

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#163 Matthew Brown: What would Sigmund Freud and CS Lewis discuss? 36:08

6M ago36:08

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Hollywood director Matthew Brown, who directed and co-wrote Freud's Last Session, shares his thoughts on two of the greatest minds of the 20th Century. The film, which features Sir Anthony Hopkins, Matthew Goode and Liv Lisa Fries, raises questions about the existence of God, the prevalence of human suffering and the perceived conflict between reli…

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(Re-Post) Shining Light on Screwtape’s Darkest Secret (William O’Flaherty) 43:29

6M ago43:29

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IN THIS REPEAT: A talk I gave in early April 2016 about a running theme in The Screwtape Letters. I just gave the following talk on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Inklings Fellowship Weekend Retreat that was held in Montreat, NC at Montreat College. It was also the public debut of my first book C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell: A Companion and Study Guide t…

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