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#57 Dogma and the Universe - CS Lewis’ essays and short writings

6 Jun 2022
21:28

Originally published in 1943 in a Christian magazine, 'Dogma and the Universe' sees Lewis look at the fact that modern science tells us the Universe had a beginning and that life will also come to an end one day. Get Alister's new book What's t.....

#56 Meditation in a Toolshed - CS Lewis’ essays and short writings

30 May 2022
18:08

We begin season 6 of the CS Lewis podcast looking at a number of CS Lewis' shorter articles, essays and sermons. 'Meditation in a Toolshed' (1945) sees Lewis exploring the idea of 'looking at' a beam of sunlight vs 'looking along' the beam. Alister.....

#55 Ask Alister McGrath Anything Part 2

23 May 2022
33:18

Alister McGrath continues to respond to listener questions about science, faith and doubt (and CS Lewis!) in the second part of a show first recorded as a livestream listener Q&A edition of Unbelievable? in 2020, hosted by Justin and Lucy Brierle...

#54 Alister McGrath journeys through science, faith and doubt

16 May 2022
36:27

Alister McGrath talks about his memoir 'Through a Glass Darkly: Journeys Through Science, Faith & Doubt' in the first part of a show recorded as a livestream listern Q&A edition of Unbelievable? in 2020, hosted by Justin and Lucy Brierley and...

#53 The Four Loves

9 May 2022
24:17

The Four Loves (1960) is a reflection on four types of love - affection, friendship, eros and charity. Alister examines them and the concept of 'Agape' love that Lewis draws out. + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our new website.....

#52 Reflections on the Psalms

2 May 2022
22:56

Reflections On The Psalms (1958) is CS Lewis' only book that directly comments on the Bible. Alister explains why Lewis chose to write about the Psalms and what lessons we can draw from it today. + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visi.....

#51 Surprised by Joy

25 Apr 2022
24:42

Surprised By Joy (1955) is CS Lewis' 'spiritual autobiography of his conversion experience. Alister draws out the lessons his life can give us today. + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our new website + For our Premier Unbeli.....

#50 The Great Divorce

18 Apr 2022
31:35

The Great Divorce (1945) is an unusual story told from the perspective of passengers on a 'day trip' from hell to heaven. Alister explains how the story and characters draw out Lewis' views on the nature of heaven and hell. + For more shows, fr.....

#49 The Screwtape Letters

11 Apr 2022
24:55

The Screwtape Letters (1942) saw CS Lewis rise to international prominence as an author. Alister and Justin talk about its creative approach to conversion, temptation and the Christian life. + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our.....

#48 The Problem of Pain

4 Apr 2022
19:57

The Problem Of Pain (1940) was CS Lewis' apologetic on the problem of God & suffering. Alister reviews its content and impact. + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our new website + For our Premier Unbelievable? Live events...

#47 Pilgrim’s Regress

28 Mar 2022
18:36

Published in 1933, Pilgrim's Regress was Lewis' first book written after his conversion. Modelled after Bunyan's 'Pilgrim's Progress', Alister explains why it is among the least well-known of Lewis' writings. + For more from the podcast http://.....

#46 Season 5 - CS Lewis’ popular Christian books (intro)

21 Mar 2022
21:29

In this new season of the podcast hosted by Justin, Alister introduces seven of CS Lewis' popualr Christian works. + For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com  + For our Premier Unbelievable? Live events+ Support the podcast from the US...

#45 Audience Q&A on how to make the case for Jesus

14 Mar 2022
25:20

Alister takes audience Q&A on Jesus, CS Lewis and evangelism. From Unbelievable? the Conference 2013 + For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com + For our Premier Unbelievable? Live events+ Support the podcast from the USA+ Support...

#44 Alister McGrath: Jesus the lunatic? How to make the case for Christ

7 Mar 2022
41:36

Alister McGrath's talk at Unbelievable? the Conference 2013 on 'Jesus the Lunatic?'. + For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com + For our Premier Unbelievable? Live events+ Support the podcast from the USA+ Support the podcast from UK...

#43 CS Lewis, The Lord of The Rings, myth and imagination

28 Feb 2022
27:55

Alister concludes this season of the podcast looking at the different ways Lewis and Tolkien expressed the Christian story through their well-known fantasy writings.  + For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com + For our Premier Unbelie...

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