CS Lewis Podcast

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#106 Teodora Driscu: Lewis and the embodiment of heaven

22 May 2023
23:17

University of Iasi PhD candidate Teodora Driscu looks at longing and the image of heaven in Lewis' works, focussing particularly on 'Perelandra'. This talk was originally given at a CS Lewis symposium called Now We Have Faces, which was hosted by T.....

#105 Dr David Clare: The man from God knows where - Lewis’ Irishness

15 May 2023
23:16

Drama and theatre studies lecturer Dr David Clare explores four plays about Lewis that downplay his Ulster background. This talk was originally given at a CS Lewis symposium called Now We Have Faces, which was hosted by The CS Lewis Group at Ulster.....

#104 Out of the Silent Planet and Lewis’ Belfast background

8 May 2023
16:41

English lecturer Dr Sarah Waters answers questions about Out of the Silent Planet, following her presentation at CS Lewis symposium Now We Have Faces. She was joined for the Q&A by drama and theatre studies lecturer, Dr David Clare, who speaks in...

#103 Dr Sarah Waters: Out of the Silent Planet and the Covid pandemic

1 May 2023
28:23

English lecturer Dr Sarah Waters shares her insights into one of CS Lewis' science fiction books, particularly in regards to how we relate to one another post-Covid. This talk was originally given at a CS Lewis symposium called Now We Have Faces, w.....

#102 Alister McGrath: The CS Lewis phenomenon

24 Apr 2023
21:38

In the final episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we look at why someone who expected to be forgotten within five years of his death has had such a lasting impact. Why is CS Lewis still so popular and how long will h.....

#101 Alister McGrath: Suffering, death and Lewis’ final years

17 Apr 2023
17:21

In the 14th episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we look at Lewis' deep anguish following the death of his wife, Joy Davidman, and explore his approach to suffering in A Grief Observed. We also observe how Lewis face.....

#100 Alister McGrath: 100th special celebrating CS Lewis’ legacy and how he can help renew the Church

10 Apr 2023
24:13

In this special episode, we take a break from our series on Professor Alister McGrath's seminal biography, CS Lewis: A Life, to celebrate reaching our 100th episode. Alister shares some of his thoughts around what modern readers can learn from Lewi.....

#99 Alister McGrath: The move to Cambridge

3 Apr 2023
21:02

In the 13th episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we cover some of the more difficult elements of Lewis' life, including Warnie's alcoholism, Mrs Moore's dementia and his struggles at Oxford. We also explore his compl.....

#98 Alister McGrath: The imaginative world of Narnia

27 Mar 2023
15:54

In the twelfth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we look at the character of Aslan and unpack some of the classical ideas, philosophy and theology expressed within the Narnia Chronicles. We also explore whether an.....

#97 Alister McGrath: The creation of Narnia

20 Mar 2023
18:53

In the eleventh episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we hear the inspiration behind the Narnia Chronicles and look at the important role imagination played in Lewis' work. Plus, don’t forget to register for the oppor.....

#96 Alister McGrath: A prophet without honour?

13 Mar 2023
21:00

In the tenth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we explore the professional setbacks and personal trials Lewis encountered post Second World War. We also look at his move away from apologetics and why he declined a.....

#95 Alister McGrath: CS Lewis’ international fame

6 Mar 2023
17:59

In the ninth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we look at some of Lewis' popular literature and how his rising fame affected his reputation as an Oxford scholar. We discuss The Great Divorce, the Ransom Trilogy an.....

#94 Alister McGrath: The wartime apologist

27 Feb 2023
20:57

In the eighth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, Professor Alister McGrath shares some of Lewis' thoughts on suffering. We also hear how and why Lewis was broadcast on BBC Radio during the Second World War and the .....

#93 Alister McGrath: CS Lewis’ literary scholarship

20 Feb 2023
20:35

In the seventh episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we explore why Lewis never used a typewriter, who the Inklings were and how they impacted his work, and what role women, such as Dorothy L Sayers, played in Lewis' l.....

#92 Alister McGrath: The making of a Mere Christian

13 Feb 2023
31:21

In the sixth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we explore Lewis' faith journey, looking at how and why he became a Christian. We also hear about the significant impact of JRR Tolkien. Plus, don't forget to register.....