David Bates and his team at Pints With Jack have helped establish a day to celebrate CS Lewis and his work. His fellow Inkling, JRR Tolkien, already has a special reading day, but “why should the Tolkien nerds have all the fun?”! Listen in to hear why David thinks Lewis is still relevant today and…
Read MoreIn these times of chaos and darkness, it’s easy for our minds to get as full of turmoil and negativity as the world around us. In today’s episode, Francis Chan exhorts us to put away the problems and excuses that clutter our thoughts and reminds us to practice self-control and dwell on the things of…
Read MoreRuth Jackson speaks to David Bates from the Pints With Jack podcast about how a local book club became a popular show and website. They discuss how David’s journey with CS Lewis began (“like most people, it began with a wardrobe”) and developed. Plus, what are some of the most surprising things he’s learnt about…
Read MoreDr Carolyn Weber, author of Surprised by Oxford, shares her fascinating story of coming to faith from atheism at Oxford University. Her journey, which mimics CS Lewis’ own in many ways, has recently been turned into a feature film. What did Lewis mean by “surprised by joy”? Why are stories so powerful? Why has Lewis…
Read MoreWhen the chaos of the world begins to feel overwhelming, it’s easy to get distracted by the drama of it all. We can get so caught up in the physical realm that we forget that our battle is not with flesh and blood. In today’s episode, Francis Chan reminds us of the reality of this…
Read MoreLooking at Perelendra, Alister McGrath explores key questions raised by CS Lewis: What is good? Should we be frightened of God? What is significant about Ransom’s name? + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545 + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our new website + For online learning https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training + For our Premier Unbelievable? Live…
Read MoreIn todays episode Francis Chan talks about the newest video release from Crazy Love called “The Israel Project.” He’s joined by Rob Zabala and Sean Brakey to discuss the heart behind the film and his hope that the church understands the wider narrative that God has been writing throughout history. Watch “The Israel Project” at…
Read MoreAlister McGrath continues to discuss Perelandra, looking particularly at the topics of evil, suffering, sin, demon possession and divine justice. How can God allow suffering? What can be done to redeem evil? + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545 + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our new website + For online learning https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training…
Read MoreHas it ever sunk in for you that apart from Jesus, you were an enemy of God? In today’s episode, Francis Chan walks us through the first few chapters of Romans and unpacks the riches of our reconciliation and hope in Christ.
Read MoreAlister McGrath unpacks some of the theology within the second book of the Space Trilogy. What was Lewis’ understanding of the Fall? What if the Fall hadn’t happened? How does he explore the concepts of free will, desire, good, love, truth and demon possession in Perelandra? + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545 + For…
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