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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
Till We Have Faces
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Christmas
Cultural Apologetics
Oxford University Socratic Club
Science
Oxford University
J.R.R. Tolkien
The Chronicles Of Narnia
That Hideous Strength
Christian Apologetics
The Great Divorce

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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Why does C.S. Lewis still speak so powerfully to people decades after his death? Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church and author of After Amen, joins Ruth Jackson to explore what Lewis can still teach us about prayer, suffering, desire, ima... more

You’ve listened. Now you can watch. The C.S. Lewis Podcast is coming to YouTube, bringing the life, imagination and extraordinary ideas of the man behind Narnia to video for the first time. In our first episode, host Ruth Jackson sits down with renow... more

Is it our fault when something bad happens? Can suffering ever be redeemed? In the final part of their discussion, Caleb Woodbridge and Damien Walter unpack Philp Pullman's critique of one of CS Lewis' most beloved Narnia stories. Along the way, they... more

Is Christianity judgemental? Was Lewis too quick to judge his own characters? Can our imagination point us to the truth? From Star Wars and Doctor Who to His Dark Materials, Caleb Woodbridge and Damien Walter explore why myths continue to shape our i... more

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Recent Guests

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 philosophy and apologetics
Episode: Peter S Williams: CS Lewis, Richard Dawkins and ethics
Laura Miller
Author of The Magician's Book: A Skeptic's Adventures in Narnia
Author
Episode: #269 Laura Miller and Michael Ward: A sceptic in Narnia
Michael Ward
Scholar, author of Planet Narnia; featured in The Narnia Code
Professor / Author
Episode: #269 Laura Miller and Michael Ward: A sceptic in Narnia
Alister McGrath
Professor, theologian and author, guest on the show
Oxford University (tutor)/CS Lewis scholar
Episode: #267 Alister McGrath: Suffering, hell and the hope of heaven
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
Dr Crystal Hurd
Educator, poet and researcher from Virginia; contributed a chapter on Flora Lewis and authored The Leadership of CS Lewis
Virginia
Episode: #261 Dr Crystal Hurd: CS Lewis on Quiet Influence, Humility & Lighting Your Corner
Jim Stockton
Emeritus Lecturer in Philosophy, Boise State University
Boise State University
Episode: #254 Jim Stockton: The Oxford Socratic Club: How C.S. Lewis Shaped Honest Debate at Oxford

Hosts

Ruth Jackson
Host of The CS Lewis podcast on Premier Unbelievable? with strong background in leading interviews and guiding in‑depth discussions on Lewis and related topics.
Alister McGrath
Professor of Science and Religion; co‑host and frequent Lewis scholar providing apologetics, historical context, and pastoral application.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • 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
    Spaina month ago
  • This podcast make me Think and Reflect

    Brilliant content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barrie 62
    Canada2 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 States6 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 States10 months ago
  • Lewis & influence

    So good to have my brain stimulated while doing the hoovering! The interviewer asked the scholar if CS Lewis had been influential. I think his ‘Jesus: mad, bad or God’ argument is his most influential thought as it made it into the Alpha Course. A worldwide phenomenon!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scifikoinonia777
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Smart, thoughtful discussions that balance scholarship with accessible storytelling.
Guests bring strong expertise, elevating debates on Lewis.
Great for listeners who enjoy reasoned apologetics and literary analysis.

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Philip Pullman vs CS Lewis: Do we need a true myth?
Q: What do you make of that critique, Damien?
Damien suggests that while authors judge characters, there is a broader need for an external higher standard to judge power and to sustain fairness, a standard that transcends human social constructs.
#268 Alister McGrath: Is Christianity rational?
Q: Alister, do you think one of the reasons that Lewis was particularly effective in engaging non-Christians was because of his previously held atheism?
Yes, his own experience as an atheist who became a Christian gave him insight into what skeptics think and how to present the case in a way that speaks to people who are indifferent or ignorant about Christianity.
#268 Alister McGrath: Is Christianity rational?
Q: But how did he view that relationship between faith and reason, particularly in an era that valued empirical knowledge?
He saw science as valuable for understanding the universe but not sufficient to answer life's deepest questions about meaning, morality, and destiny; faith provides the larger frame within which rational inquiry operates.
#268 Alister McGrath: Is Christianity rational?
Q: I mean, how important are facts and arguments and reasoning in our engagement with non-Christians, do you think?
They are very important; Lewis argued that Christianity is eminently rational and that arguments point toward truth, but conversion also involves God drawing a person, so reason and spiritual influence work together.
#265 Dr Crystal Hurd: How Paternal Literary Habits Influenced CS Lewis
Q: Crystal, now that we've heard your paper, not read by you sadly, but read by the wonderful William, are there any final helpful clarifications that you would like to share?
Crystal confirms the breadth of influence from the Lewis family circle, emphasizes that Lewis was part of a broader garden of writers, and shares upcoming projects and ways to engage with her work.

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