#266 Alister McGrath: Was CS Lewis an effective apologist?
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What is apologetics? Why does it matter? Can Christianity speak into the dominant narratives of our culture? Ruth Jackson is joined by Alister McGrath to reflect on what we can learn from Lewis' unique approach to apologetics.
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Released on 15 Jun 2026
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