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The C.S. Lewis podcast

A weekly podcast from Premier Unbelievable? with Professor Alister McGrath exploring C.S. Lewis’ thought, theology and teaching. C.S. Lewis is one of the most influential voices in modern Christianity. The 20th Century British writer and lay theologian has profoundly impacted Christians around the world and brought many atheists and agnostics to faith in Jesus. One person whose faith was greatly encouraged by the writings of C.S. Lewis is Professor Alister McGrath. Both men were raised in Northern Ireland, studied at Oxford University and went on to become professors there. They also both came to faith from atheism slightly later in life. Alister has written numerous books on C.S. Lewis, including a seminal biography C.S. Lewis – A Life. Every Monday, Ruth Jackson and Professor Alister McGrath will reflect on C.S. Lewis’ ideas, life and influence as well as trying to answer questions that impact culture today.
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#37 CS Lewis, mental health and the meaning crisis

Alister McGrath and Justin Brierley continue their conversation on the 'meaning crisis' in the West and how Lewis' wisdom applies to today's world and the modern mental health crisis. For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Jan 17, 202221 minEp. 38

#36 CS Lewis, Miracles and the meaning crisis

In Season 4 of the podcast, Alister McGrath and Justin Brierley discuss the 'meaning crisis' in the West, how Lewis responded to it in his own day, and Lewis' book Miracles. For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Jan 10, 202227 minEp. 37

#35 CS Lewis Symposium Pt 3 - Panel Q&A on 21st Century Apologetics

Michael Ward, William Lane Craig, Michael Ramsden, Jeanette Sears, Peter S Williams and Judith Wolfe take part in a panel discussion on what 21st century apologetics can learn from CS Lewis. Recorded at the 2013 CS Lewis Symposium at Westminster Abbey. Audio used with permission of the Christian Evidence Society. View the video lecture: https://youtu.be/jgnbr-68Vws For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com Support us from the USA or The UK & Rest Of The World ....

Dec 27, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 36

#34 CS Lewis Symposium Pt 2 - Malcolm Guite on Imaginative Fiction

Poet, priest and author Malcolm Guite speaks on "Telling the Truth Through Imaginative Fiction" in this second lecture from the 2013 CS Lewis Symposium at Westminster Abbey. Audio used with permission of the Christian Evidence Society. View the video lecture: https://youtu.be/lOxbeQLFX2k For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com Support us from the USA or The UK & Rest Of The World ....

Dec 20, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 35

#33 CS Lewis Symposium Pt 1 - Alister McGrath on Rational Argument

To mark the 50th Anniverary of CS Lewis' death in 2013, Westminster Abbey hosted the CS Lewis Symposium. In this first lecture Alister McGrath gave a talk titled "Telling the Truth Through Rational Argument" followed by audience Q&A. Audio used with permission of the Christian Evidence Society. View the video lecture: https://youtu.be/aAJh6Z9Q3c4 For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com Support us from the USA or The UK & Rest Of The World ....

Dec 13, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 34

#32 Max McLean Pt 2 - CS Lewis on screen

Justin Brierley continues his conversation with Max McLean, writer and star of the new movie CS Lewis: The Most Reluctant Convert. For the movie: http://www.cslewismovie.com Register free for Unbelievable? Live http://www.unbelievable.live For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Dec 06, 202128 minEp. 33

#31 Max McLean Pt 1 - CS Lewis on stage

Justin Brierley speaks to Max McLean, writer and star of the new movie CS Lewis: The Most Reluctant Convert. For the movie: http://www.cslewismovie.com Register free for Unbelievable? Live http://www.unbelievable.live For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Nov 29, 202129 minEp. 32

#30 Michael Ward on The Abolition of Man

Justin Brierley speaks to CS Lewis scholar Michael Ward about his new book 'After Humanity: A guide to CS Lewis' The Abolition Of Man'. Register free for Unbelievable? Live http://www.unbelievable.live For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Nov 22, 202132 minEp. 31

#29 The Last Battle

Professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about The Last Battle, focussing on difficult questions around topics such as racism, pluralism and death. They also look at heaven and how we can share our Christian hope with the broken world around us. For more from the pod ast http://www.cslewispodcast .com

Nov 15, 202127 minEp. 30

#28 The Silver Chair

Professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about one of the darkest books in the Narnia series – The Silver Chair. They look at how we can know that Christianity is true and unpack the relevance of Lewis’ countercultural ideas in today’s skeptical culture. For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Nov 08, 202125 minEp. 29

#27 The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, looking at difficult topics such as human trafficking, sin and faith and how they impact us today. For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Nov 01, 202126 minEp. 28

#26 Prince Caspian

Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about Prince Caspian, focussing on painful questions such as the apparent silence of God. They also look at how to share our faith in a culture that is saturated with opposing worldviews. For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Oct 25, 202124 minEp. 27

#25 The Horse and his Boy

Professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about The Horse and His Boy, looking at pertinent issues such as inequality, the treatment of women and how we should approach other religions. For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Oct 18, 202125 minEp. 26

#24 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about Lewis’ most famous book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, unpacking some of its theology, such as forgiveness and the atonement. They also look at how we can speak truth to a sceptical society. For more from the podast http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Oct 11, 202126 minEp. 25

#23 The Magician’s Nephew

Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about The Magician’s Nephew, focussing on topics such as creation, suffering and how the hope of the gospel can transform our hurting world today. For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Oct 04, 202124 minEp. 24

#22 An introduction to the Narnia Chronicles

In the first episode of the third series of The C.S. Lewis Podcast, professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about how Lewis’ famous works of fiction came to be written. They also tackle some of the criticisms that have been levelled against the books, such as sexism and racism, looking at the impact of these issues on today’s culture. For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Sep 27, 202128 minEp. 23

#21 Alister McGrath CS Lewis Apologetics Q&A

Alister McGrath answers audience questions following his lecture on CS Lewis the Storyteller. For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Sep 06, 202121 minEp. 22

#20 Alister Mcgrath on CS Lewis the Storyteller

Part 1 of two bonus episodes featuing a talk by Alister McGrath from Unbelievable? the Conference 2013 on the way CS Lewis uses imagination and storytelling in his apologetics. For more from the podast http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Aug 30, 202134 minEp. 21

#19 Mere Christianity on living in hope

In the eighth episode of the second series of The C.S. Lewis Podcast, professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about the impact that our Christian hope should have on our own lives and the world around us by looking at Lewis’ thoughts on this topic. They also look back over some of the topics they have covered in this second series. For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Aug 23, 202124 minEp. 20

#18 Mere Christianity on the Trinity

In the seventh episode of the second series of The C.S. Lewis Podcast, professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about Lewis’ understanding of the nature of God and the Trinity, looking at why his thoughts are still relevant to our prayer life and Christian journey today. For more from the podast http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Aug 16, 202122 minEp. 19

#17 Mere Christianity on Christian behaviour

In the sixth episode of the second series of The C.S. Lewis Podcast, professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about how we can live as Christians today by unpacking Lewis’ thoughts around faith, reason and behaviour. For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Aug 09, 202122 minEp. 18

#16 Mere Christianity on Christ

In the fifth episode of the second series of The C.S. Lewis Podcast, professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about Lewis’ understanding of Jesus and how we can use Lewis’ arguments and principles to speak truth to a sceptical culture.

Aug 02, 202123 minEp. 17

#15 Mere Christianity on the problem of evil

In the fourth episode of the second series of The C.S. Lewis Podcast, professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about how Lewis viewed sin and the role Christians have in fixing the brokenness of today’s world.

Jul 26, 202123 minEp. 16

#14 Mere Christianity on Christian belief

Professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about Lewis’ understanding of fundamental Christian beliefs and how they continue to impact us today. USA listeners - enter our C.S. Lewis giveaway: http://www.premierinsight.org/competition Find out more about the podcast: http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Jul 19, 202122 minEp. 15

#13 Mere Christianity on the law of human nature

Professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about Lewis’ perception of the moral law and what that means for us. They also explore other important themes such as the limits of materialism and science in today’s sceptical society. Find out more about the podcast: http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Jul 12, 202123 minEp. 14

#12 An introduction to Mere Christianity

In the first episode of the second series of The C.S. Lewis Podcast, professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about how Lewis’ seminal book, Mere Christianity, came to be written and what relevance it has in today’s culture. USA listeners - enter our C.S. Lewis giveaway: http://www.premierinsight.org/competition Find out more about the podcast: http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Jul 05, 202122 minEp. 13

#11 Alister McGrath answers listener questions on C.S. Lewis

In the second part of this special episode of The C.S. Lewis Podcast, we have delved into the Unbelievable? archives to share Professor Alister McGrath’s answers to listener questions around apologetics, Narnia, Lewis’ relationships with women and more. The programme was originally broadcast in 2013 when host Justin Brierley spoke to Alister about his seminal biography, C.S Lewis – A Life, which had just been published.

Jun 14, 202131 minEp. 12

#10 Alister McGrath on C.S. Lewis’ faith journey

In the first part of this special episode of The C.S. Lewis Podcast, we have delved into the Unbelievable? archives to share an interview with Professor Alister McGrath. Back in 2013, host Justin Brierley spoke to Alister about his seminal biography, C.S Lewis – A Life, which had just been published. They looked at Lewis’ faith journey alongside answering listener questions.

Jun 08, 202124 minEp. 11

#09 C.S. Lewis on the hope of heaven

In the ninth episode of The C.S. Lewis Podcast, professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about Lewis’ thoughts on hope and heaven. They also look back over some of the topics they have covered in this first series. Find out more at cslewispodcast.com

May 31, 202125 minEp. 10

#08 C.S. Lewis on the problem of pain

In the eighth episode of The C.S. Lewis Podcast, professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about Lewis’ thoughts on suffering and pain. Find out more at cslewispodcast.com

May 25, 202127 minEp. 9
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