Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's theory of "transposition". Like an orchestral score being transposed for a piano, so are higher i.e. spiritual experiences transposed into natural expressions. Episode Outline: Banter Background and Context Overview of the essay Thoughts and Analysis Close out Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis and merecslewis@gmail.com.
Jul 14, 2023•43 min
Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's thoughts on love. Lewis discusses the categories of love, love for humans and non-humans, and the four types of loves. Episode Outline: Banter Background and Context Book’s reception Overview of the Book Thoughts and Analysis Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis and merecslewis@gmail.com.
Mar 19, 2023•47 min
Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's thoughts on forgiveness. Lewis discusses the difference between excusing and forgiveness and what the Lord requires of us concerning forgiveness. Episode Outline: Banter/The Horse and His Boy ticket discounts Background and Context Overview of the Book Thoughts and Analysis Andrew and Thornton's stories of forgiveness Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis and merecslewis@gmail.com. You can read the essay here: https://www.maitlandpres.org/post/csl...
Jan 15, 2023•41 min
Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's thoughts on chivalry. Lewis discusses the major themes of the poems and how they have nourished his walk. Episode Outline: Banter Background and Context Overview of the Book Thoughts and Analysis Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis and merecslewis@gmail.com.
Nov 23, 2022•50 min
Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's thoughts and meditations on the Bible's book of poetry. Lewis discusses the major themes of the poems and how they have nourished his walk. Episode Outline: Banter Background and Context Overview of the Book/Thoughts and Analysis Criticisms of the Book Game: Psalms trivia References in Episode: More C.S. Lewis biography films The Horse and His Boy play at the Museum of the Bible Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis....
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Andrew and Thornton discuss another C.S. Lewis essay written at the end of Lewis' life. He talks about how we can know if prayer is effective and how Christians should view prayer. We had some audio and technical issues so please forgive the low quality. Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis.
Jun 03, 2022•50 min
Andrew and Thornton give their review of the recent C.S. Lewis movie "The Most Reluctant Convert". You can purchase the movie here: https://cslewismovie.com/ Also, here is the Tolkien movie they reference: Tolkien Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis.
May 06, 2022•28 min
Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's memoir. Lewis explains his emotional and spiritual journey from atheism to Christianity. Episode Outline: Banter Background and Context Overview of the Book Criticisms of the Book Mentions and References in Popular Culture Thornton and Andrew's Testimonies Game: CS Lewis Mad Lib References in Episode: Wordsworth's Surprised by Joy poem The Most Reluctant Convert Website Wallpaper Revival's Surprised by Joy album Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLew...
Dec 20, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Andrew and Thornton discuss another C.S. Lewis essay set during the beginning years of WWII. Lewis gives a biblical explanation of glory and what it means for the daily Christian walk. Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis .
Nov 02, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's last formal apologetic work. Lewis's argument helps the brothers see the World and their Faith in a new light. Episode Outline: Banter Background and Context (Broadcasts took place in WWII) Overview of the Book Criticisms of the Book Mentions and References in Popular Culture Thoughts, Analysis, and Favorite Quotes Game: Where did the Miracle occur? References in Episode: Declaration AD Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis....
Aug 03, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Andrew and Thornton discuss another C.S. Lewis essay set during the beginning years of WWII. Lewis gives an overview of reasoning and the different forms of conscience to explain why he is not a pacifist. Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis .
Mar 17, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Thornton and a new guest discuss a sermon Lewis preached at the start of WWII. If you've ever wondered how someone could justify learning and pursuing culture in the midst of chaos, Lewis provides a few answers and things to think about. Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis
Feb 03, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Taylor and Thornton journey through one of Lewis's best-known works. It's the source of many people's conversion or the rejuvenation of their faith, as Thornton and Taylor can attest. Episode Outline: Banter Background and Context (Broadcasts took place in WWII) Overview of the Book Criticisms of the Book Mentions and References in Popular Culture Thoughts, Analysis, and Favorite Quotes Game: Christian Denomination or Not? References in Episode: Sixpence None the Richer Name Nietzsche's Superman...
Nov 24, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Taylor and Thornton journey through Lewis's first pure apologetic work. Episode Outline: Banter Background and Context Overview of the Novel Criticisms of the Novel Mentions and References in Popular Culture Thoughts, Analysis, and Favorite Quotes No game this episode for the sake of time. Trust us, we spared you from the super cheesy one we recorded. References in Episode: Wikipedia - The Problem of Pain Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis Special thanks to Jeff Summerville for the new i...
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Taylor and Thornton journey through Lewis's first novel after becoming a Christian: The Pilgrim's Regress . Episode Outline: Background and Context Themes Overview of the Novel Thoughts, Analysis, and Favorite Quotes Criticisms of the Novel Mentions and References in Popular Culture Game References in Episode: Discussion about the Female Personifications - Crystal Hurd Blog Notes and Translations for The Pilgrim's Regress Wikipedia - The Pilgrim's Regress Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLew...
Sep 28, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 2
The biography of our favorite Jack with notes on criticisms of his works, references to him today, and a C.S. Lewis game.
Aug 23, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1