#236 Joseph Weigel: The fairytale of That Hideous Strength
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Firefighter and podcaster Joseph Weigel joins Ruth Jackson to explore the “fairy tale for grown-ups” that is 'That Hideous Strength' part of CS Lewis's Space Trilogy. Joseph shares why Lewis’ dystopian thriller is his favourite of the Space Trilogy, unpacks the marriage of Mark and Jane, and examines the unsettling ambitions of the N.I.C.E. They discuss Lewis’ provocative claim that magic and modern science are “twin” quests for power, how Merlin functions in the story, and what this all means for Christians today.
'Men with Chests' podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6otTZ3UJZONxUQVCONKHko
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Released on 17 Nov 2025
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