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The C.S. Lewis podcast

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C.S. Lewis
Christianity
CS Lewis
Philosophy
Narnia
Mere Christianity
Faith
Theology
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Till We Have Faces
Christmas
Cultural Apologetics
Oxford University Socratic Club
Science
Oxford University
J.R.R. Tolkien
Suffering
The Chronicles Of Narnia
That Hideous Strength
Christian Apologetics

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 e... more

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As we approach Remembrance Day and Veterans Day on 11th November, we echo C.S. Lewis’ question: What is the point of studying, working or making plans when the world is at war? In September 1939, C.S. Lewis was an Oxford academic, a veteran of the Fi... more

How much do we really know about C.S. Lewis? Is there anything left to discover about one of Christianity's most influential writers? Ruth Jackson is joined by Bruce Johnson, a Lewis scholar and author of From Airmen to Aslan with C.S. Lewis. Bruce s... more

What if everything we think we know about reality is only part of the story? Could the stories we dismiss as fantasy actually reveal something true about the world? And have we become so accustomed to seeing life in a particular way that we're missin... more

Just because we can do something, does that mean we should? What happens when our technology advances faster than our ability to control it? And have we created things we may no longer be able to stop? C.S. Lewis scholar Alister McGrath joins Ruth Ja... more

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Alister McGrath
C.S. Lewis scholar and Senior Research Fellow at the Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion.
Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion
Episode: Alister McGrath: Why are we attracted to things that aren't good for us? [Magician's Nephew part 1]
Andrew Lazo
CS. Lewis scholar and priest
Author/Scholar
Episode: Andrew Lazo: Can atheism actually lead you to God?
Tyler Staton
Lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon; author of After Amen
Bridgetown Church
Episode: Has God slammed a door in your face? Tyler Staton on suffering
Caleb Woodbridge
Christian writer
Episode: Why does Philip Pullman hate The Magician's Nephew?
Damien Walter
Science fiction critic
Science Fiction channel, YouTube
Episode: Why does Philip Pullman hate The Magician's Nephew?
Peter S Williams
Christian philosopher and apologist
Christian philosopher and apologist
Episode: Peter S Williams: CS Lewis, Richard Dawkins and Jesus
Laura Miller
Author of The Magician's Book
Little Brown (publisher)
Episode: Laura Miller and Michael Ward: Was Lewis racist and sexist?
Michael Ward
Author of Planet Narnia
Oxford University Press / Planet Narnia
Episode: Laura Miller and Michael Ward: Was Lewis racist and sexist?
Crystal Hurd
Educator, poet and researcher; contributor on Flora Lewis; author of The Leadership of CS Lewis
Virginia-based academic; author
Episode: #265 Dr Crystal Hurd: How Paternal Literary Habits Influenced CS Lewis

Hosts

Ruth Jackson
Presenter and interviewer covering C.S. Lewis's thought, theology and influence.
Alister McGrath
Professor and author of a biography of C.S. Lewis.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • The Face of God!

    C.S. Lewis Was a Scientific Atheist Who, with Reluctant Intellectual Integrity, Empirically Deduced the Validity of the Antithesis to His Argument that God and Christianity Were Mere Mythology … and in the Venture—Discovered THE FACE OF GOD in Jesus the Christ!

    Audible
    5
    David Gehlhausen
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it!!

    Just fabulous. Learning a whole lot wit this podcast. Utterly educational and engaging. It made me buy Mere Christianity and will acquire Surprised by Joy. Thank you Ruth, Alastair and all!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BOOGIETIBOO
    Spain3 months ago
  • This podcast make me Think and Reflect

    Brilliant content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barrie 62
    Canada4 months ago
  • Blessing

    One can never go wrong at any age in reading and pondering CS Lewis! Thank you for the discussions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CSU2012
    United States8 months ago
  • Can be pretentious at times

    Also Charlie Kirk in the great divorce is getting back on the bus

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ILUVPAYNEL
    United Statesa year ago

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Some listeners find the approach too cautious or the conversations overly focused on theology and Narnia, with less attention to other parts of Lewis's work.
Listeners appreciate the range of guests and say the discussions encourage them to read or revisit Lewis's books.
A few reviewers criticize the pacing and length of introductions, outros and advertisements.
Ruth Jackson is praised for thoughtful questions, gracious interviewing and giving scholars room to explain their views.
Listeners value the clear, engaging explanations of Lewis's ideas and often describe the discussions as intellectually and spiritually rewarding.

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Alister McGrath: What if the world isn't what we think it is?
Q: How much do you think you can reinterpret Narnia before you stop telling Lewis's story and it sort of becomes your own reinterpretation of it?
McGrath says adaptations inevitably bring a different perspective, but Lewis's text should remain the priority. He hopes the film retains the rich lion imagery associated with Aslan.
Alister McGrath: What if the world isn't what we think it is?
Q: What is it about Lewis that makes ordinary life feel enchanted, that we're swept into this epic?
McGrath says Lewis places everyday life within a larger story, which can help people understand their experiences in context and recognize their significance.
Alister McGrath: Has technology outgrown our ability to control it?
Q: So do you think he attempts to explain suffering in this book, or is it bigger than that?
McGrath says Lewis is not trying to explain suffering or offer a solution. The book acknowledges suffering as a reality and points toward a creator who grieves and redeems.
Alister McGrath: Has technology outgrown our ability to control it?
Q: Do you think that we have something of an Uncle Andrew problem in today's technological culture?
McGrath says people can focus on the benefits of discovery while overlooking risks and unintended consequences that may be impossible to undo.
Alister McGrath: Why are we attracted to things that aren't good for us? [Magician's Nephew part 1]
Q: Why do you think it is that some of Lewis' most dangerous characters are also perhaps his most charismatic?
McGrath says Lewis avoids simple good-versus-bad characterizations, instead presenting moral ambiguity and the complexity of human nature.

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What is The C.S. Lewis podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly conversations explore C.S. Lewis's life, writings, theology and continuing cultural influence. Presenter Ruth Jackson and Professor Alister McGrath discuss Lewis's fiction and nonfiction, connecting works such as the Narnia books and Mere Christianity with questions of faith, reason, imagination, suffering, morality and modern life. The format combines host-led discussion with interviews and occasional debates featuring Lewis scholars, authors, clergy, philosophers and literary critics.

A distinctive feature is the range of perspectives brought to Lewis's work: conversations can explain his Christian ideas, examine their relevance to contemporary debates, or scrutinize the assumptions and shortcomings in his writing. The discussions... more

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