CS Lewis Podcast

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#113 What about other religions?

10 Jul 2023
00:12:58

In the final part of this replay of an Unbelievable show, originally broadcast in October 2010, Justin Brierley speaks to Lewis scholar Dr Michael Ward and former Christian-turned atheist Dan Barker. Here, they continue to discuss CS Lewis' apologeti...

#112 Was Jesus a liar, lunatic, Lord or something else?

3 Jul 2023
00:16:47

In the third part of this replay of an Unbelievable show, originally broadcast in October 2010, Justin Brierley speaks to Lewis scholar Dr Michael Ward and former Christian-turned atheist Dan Barker. Here, they continue to discuss CS Lewis' apologeti...

#111 Is Lewis' argument from reason convincing?

26 Jun 2023
00:15:10

In the second part of this replay of an Unbelievable show, originally broadcast in October 2010, Justin Brierley speaks to Lewis scholar Dr Michael Ward and former Christian-turned atheist Dan Barker. Here, they continue to discuss CS Lewis' apologet...

#110 An atheist and Christian reflect on CS Lewis’ apologetics

19 Jun 2023
00:19:54

60 years after his death people continue to read, use and quote CS Lewis’ apologetics works. In this replay of an Unbelievable show, originally broadcast in October 2010, Justin Brierley speaks to Lewis scholar Dr Michael Ward and former Christian-tu...

#109: Dr Jennifer Woodruff Tait: Jack at home

12 Jun 2023
00:28:22

Dr Jennifer Woodruff Tait, managing editor of Christian History magazine, shares some of her thoughts around why CS Lewis continues to be so popular. She tells Ruth Jackson why they devoted an entire issue of the magazine to Lewis' family and friends...

#108 Tim Keller (1950-2023) on CS Lewis

5 Jun 2023
00:23:56

In this special episode following the death of Tim Keller on Friday 19th May, Ruth Jackson speaks to Collin Hansen, author of 'Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation’. They talk about Keller's love for CS Lewis and reveal some fasci...

#107 Dr Sharon Jones: Floral particulars in CS Lewis

29 May 2023
24:41

Dr Sharon Jones, who teaches at Stranmillis University College, explores floral particulars in Lewis' works. 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 Universit.....

#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.....