Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis Podcast

David Bates, Matt Bush, and Andrew Lazo

C.S. Lewis

Perelandra

Christianity

Narnia

The Abolition Of Man

George Macdonald

Christmas

CS Lewis

The Last Battle

The Chronicles Of Narnia

Till We Have Faces

Letters To Children

Charles Williams

Joy Davidman

Philosophy

Inklings

Paralandra

Tolkien

Theology

Friendship

Discussing his works chapter-by-chapter and interviewing Lewis experts.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	504	Founded	9 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Religion & SpiritualityChristianity

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S9E27 – Jack's Bookshelf – "Beowulf", After Hours with Dr. Ben Reinhard

It's time snoop through Jack's Bookshelf and this time we found a monster story! Welcome to Beowulf with Dr. Ben Reinhard...

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5 May 2026 • 44 min

S9E26 – "Charles Williams Month – Weird Williams", After Hours with Dr. Sørina Higgins

Today we wrap up Charles Williams Month by exploring the weirder parts of his life with returning guest, Dr. Sørina Higgins.

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27 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 5 min

S9E25: “Charles Williams Month – Friends in Co-inherence”, After Hours with Dr. Paul Fiddes

Dr. Paul Fiddes talks to David about his magisterial work on Charles Williams, "Friends in Co-Inherence".

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21 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 1 min

S9E24: "Charles Williams Month - Supernatural Stories", After Hours with Dr. Sørina Higgins and Stephen Keck

As part of Charles Williams Month we’re going to be taking a whistle-stop tour through the seven novels of Charles Williams with Dr. Sørina Higgins and Stephen Keck.

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14 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 13 min

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Recent Guests

Paul Fiddes

English theologian and novelist; Professor of Systematic Theology at Oxford University; author and scholar

University of Oxford; Regent's Park College Oxford; author of The Magisterial Charles Williams and CS. Lewis Friends in Co-inherence

Episode: S9E25: “Charles Williams Month – Friends in Co-inherence”, After Hours with Dr. Paul Fiddes

Stephen Keck

Co-host of The Good Stories podcast, Williams enthusiast

The Good Stories Podcast

Episode: S9E24: "Charles Williams Month - Supernatural Stories", After Hours with Dr. Sørina Higgins and Stephen Keck

Sørina Higgins

Consulting editor and editor of Williams-related scholarship

Wordward; The Oddest Inkling blog

Episode: S9E24: "Charles Williams Month - Supernatural Stories", After Hours with Dr. Sørina Higgins and Stephen Keck

Grevel Lindop

Author of Charles Williams, The Third Inkling

University of Manchester (former English Dept.)

Episode: S9E23: "Charles Williams Month - The Third Inkling", After Hours with Grevil Lindop

Michael Ward

Dr. Michael Ward, author of After Humanity

University/Author

Episode: S9E22: Abolition – Retrospective, After Hours with Dr. Michael Ward

Joseph Weigel

Host of the Men With Chests podcast; author and Lewis scholar

Men With Chests / Apocryphal Press

Episode: S9E21 – Abolition – Ch. 3 Review, After Hours with Joseph Weigel

Dr. Julia Golding

Multi-award-winning novelist and director of the Oxford Centre for Fantasy

Oxford Centre for Fantasy

Episode: S9E9 — AH — "Wardrobes & Rings", After Hours with Dr. Julia Golding

Dr. Leslie Baynes

Associate Professor of New Testament and Second Temple Judaism at Missouri State University

Missouri State University

Episode: S9E6 – AH – "Between Interpretation and Imagination", After Hours with Dr. Leslie Baynes

Dr. Crystal Hurd

A leading expert on C.S. Lewis, author, and advocate of Lewis's contributions to literature and theology

Episode: S9E5 – “Family Love”, C. S. Lewis Reading Day 2025

Hosts

David Bates

Host of the CS Lewis discussion program, frequently contributing scholarly and conversational insights.

Andrew Lazo

Co-host and navigator of the discussion, known for thoughtful moderation and engaging dialogue.

Matt Blatt

Co-host bringing literary background and humor to analyses and conversations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 910 ratings

Love the podcast
I really enjoy listening to Pints with Jack. I love the three hosts and their dynamic. I’ll probably never tire of the ‘Till We Have Faces vs Great Divorce’ debates. But what I appreciate most is that these are men ‘with chests’.
Apple Podcasts
5
M57123
United Kingdom15 days ago
I find this podcast to be interesting and entertaining. I often use it as a primer for works we are reading in my local C.S. Lewis Society. I have also found several non-Lewis works to tackle by listening. The hosts are very knowledgeable themselves, but also have guests that are among the most respected Lewis scholars available. Each of the 3 hosts approaches the episode from their own unique background and experience. This one is on my automatic download list.
Podcast Addict
5
drandy95
3 months ago
Love these guys!
My mom showed me this podcast for school as we are reading through Mere Christianity, and it is my favorite part of my week after reading the chapter. I love this podcast and it is making me want to read more Books by Jack!
Apple Podcasts
5
.^David^.
United States9 months ago
Virtual CS Lewis Book Club
The format of a chapter by chapter discussion of the books of CS Lewis is wonderful. I appreciate the insights of the three contributors. Each one adds his own perspective from a different background and temperament. I gave this rating 4 stars instead of 5 because I would like to have a way to “filter out” the distracting put-downs directed against Matt (who is delightful as a first-time reader of many of the books covered) from the other two hosts, especially from Andrew.
Apple Podcasts
4
TorranceJS
United States9 months ago
Favorite
This is my favorite podcast! I look forward to every episode! Im with Andrew, Til We Have Faces is Lewis’s best book and my favorite book of all time thank to you guys for introducing it to me. I never would have found it or loved it without you. It is now in my yearly rotation of rereads. Seriously love you all, God Bless!
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MeganMWarr
United Statesa year ago

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Community feels like a scholastic yet warm space for fans.

Listeners appreciate high-quality guests and thoughtful discourse on Lewis's works.

The hosts are knowledgeable and the topics are interesting for CS Lewis lovers.

Great balance of casual talk and deep analysis; a must for Lewis fans.

Intelligent, balanced discussions with strong guest insights but occasional long pre-topic banter.

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Apple Podcasts	#156	Finland/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity
Apple Podcasts	#179	Finland/Religion & Spirituality
Apple Podcasts	#237	Poland/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity

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S9E25: “Charles Williams Month – Friends in Co-inherence”, After Hours with Dr. Paul Fiddes

Q: What is the origin of the idea of co-inherence and is it biblical or patristic in its roots?

It springs from biblical language about being in Christ and in the Father, is traced through the Church Fathers with perichoresis, and was later translated into English as Co-Inherence by Williams' influences, combining both biblical and patristic strands.

S9E23: "Charles Williams Month - The Third Inkling", After Hours with Grevil Lindop

Q: What were the challenges and rewards of researching and writing The Third Inkling?

The project required gathering interviews and a vast archive, navigating resistance from Williams's family, and coordinating access to major libraries like the Bodleian and The Wade Center, but it yielded a nuanced portrait that situates Williams within the Inklings and reveals the breadth of his work.

S9E23: "Charles Williams Month - The Third Inkling", After Hours with Grevil Lindop

Q: How did Williams's esoteric interests intersect with his orthodox Christianity, and how does that affect how we read him?

His esotericism, including study of the Kabbalah and Rosicrucian influences, co-inherence and substitution as theological ideas, and an interest in ritual and mysticism, are integral to understanding his fiction and theology, but they also sparked controversy and debate about orthodoxy, making his reading a balance between spiritual depth and critical caution.

S9E23: "Charles Williams Month - The Third Inkling", After Hours with Grevil Lindop

Q: Could you just give us a whistle stop tour of the life of Charles Williams?

Williams emerged from a poor North London background, educated himself through evening classes, rose from a lowly proofreader at Oxford University Press to a senior editor, and developed into a writer whose work spans novels, poetry, and theology, all while engaging with occult and esoteric traditions that informed his Christian thought.

S9E22: Abolition – Retrospective, After Hours with Dr. Michael Ward

Q: What connections exist between Abolition and The Hideous Strength, and how do these relate to Lewis's apologetics?

Ward outlines seven connections, including depictions of men without chests, the deadened perception of literature, and the theme of power and virtue, showing how both works articulate a consistent framework toward objective value and ethical life.

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2. Stephen Keck
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5. Michael Ward
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