S1E14.5 – Bonus – “Merry Christmas!”
Rather than going through a chapter of “Mere Christianity” in this episode, today Matt and I are just going to be chatting about Christmas. You’ll get […]
Dec 29, 2017•24 min
Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis Podcast
Discussing his works chapter-by-chapter and interviewing Lewis experts.
Episodes
S1E14 – MC B3C2 – “The Cardinal Virtues”
In today's episode, we revisit some of the material covered in the previous chapter. In this episode, C.S. Lewis re-examines the question of morality through the classical lens of the four Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, Temperance, Justice, and Fortitude.
Dec 24, 2017•33 min
S1E13 – MC B3C1 – “The Three Parts of Morality”
Today in Mere Christianity, we begin Book III! This new book is entitled "Christian Behaviour". In this chapter, in addition to learning about the qualities of my ideal woman(!), we discover what C.S. Lewis regarded as "the three parts of morality". To illustrate these different parts, Jack uses the analogy of a convoy of ships.
Dec 17, 2017•27 min
S1E12 – MC B2C5 – “The Practical Conclusion”
In previous chapters, Jack has explained that we receive New Life from Christ. In this final chapter he looks at how it is communicated to us. He principally focuses on belief, Baptism and Holy Communion.
Dec 10, 2017•27 min
S1E11 – MC B2C4 – “The Perfect Penitent”
How did it save us? How have different Christians tried to explain it? Do we need to understand the mechanics of how it works in order to be saved? These questions and more will be discussed on this episode of "The Eagle and Child", so pull up a chair and raise your glass. Cheers!
Dec 03, 2017•27 min
S1E10 – MC B2C2 – “The Shocking Alternative”
Does the presence of evil in the world mean that God wills it? This and several other very important questions will be tackled by C.S. Lewis in today's episode. Jack looks at humanity's attempt to be happy with "something other than God", as well as God's initiatives to call mankind back to Himself.
Nov 26, 2017•18 min
S1E9 – MC B2C4 – “The Invasion”
In today's episode he looks at another possible contender, dualism, the idea that there are two independent and opposing powers locked together in an eternal battle...
Nov 19, 2017•27 min
S1E8 – MC B2C1 – “The Rival Conceptions Of God”
With Book I of "Mere Christianity" complete, we now move on to Book II! Having concluded that the Moral Law points to God, C.S. Lewis now examines the "Rival Conceptions of God".
Nov 12, 2017•25 min
S1E7 – MC B1C5 – “We Have Cause to Be Uneasy”
We finally come to the last chapter of Book I of "Mere Christianity"! The chapter bears the ominous title "We have cause to be uneasy". Thus far, C.S. Lewis has demonstrated that there is a Moral Law which we did not create and that we violate this Law continually. Now Jack explains why this should give us cause for concern...
Nov 05, 2017•20 min
S1E6 – MC B1C4 – “What lies behind the Law”
Our penultimate chapter of Book I of "Mere Christianity" is Chapter 4 and is entitled "What lies behind the Law". In this episode, Jack digs into the consequences of the Moral Law and, in particular, what we can know about the universe in which we live.
Oct 29, 2017•25 min
S1E5 – MC B1C3 – “The reality of the Law”
Moving on to Chapter 3 of "Mere Christianity", Jack speaks further to "The reality of the Law". Do we imagine a Moral Law because it is convenient to us? Or does it arise due to its good for society? In today's episode, together with some help from C.S. Lewis, we tackle these and other questions...
Oct 22, 2017•23 min
S1E4 – MC B1C2 – “Some Objections”
In today's episode, we look at Chapter 2 of "Mere Christianity" which is entitled "Some Objections". In this chapter, C.S. Lewis responds to some issues raised by listeners in response to his assertion that there is this Moral Law.
Oct 15, 2017•24 min
S1E3 – MC B1C1 – “The Law of Human Nature”
In today's episode we begin Book I of "Mere Christianity", which is entitled "Right and wrong as a clue to the meaning of the universe". In this book, C.S. Lewis builds an argument for the existence of God based upon the idea that there is a Moral Law.
Oct 08, 2017•29 min
S1E2 – MC – “Preface” (Part 2)
We conclude our discussion of the Preface of "Mere Christianity".
Oct 01, 2017•28 min
S1E1 – MC – “Preface” (Part 1)
Matt and David begin discussing the Preface of Mere Christianity.
Sep 30, 2017•27 min
Inaugural Episode!
Today I'm very pleased to announce the launch of my latest podcast, "The Eagle and Child".
Sep 24, 2017•13 min
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