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#102 Alister McGrath: The CS Lewis phenomenon

24 Apr 2023
21:38

In the final episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we look at why someone who expected to be forgotten within five years of his death has had such a lasting impact. Why is CS Lewis still so popular and how long will h.....

#101 Alister McGrath: Suffering, death and Lewis’ final years

17 Apr 2023
17:21

In the 14th episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we look at Lewis' deep anguish following the death of his wife, Joy Davidman, and explore his approach to suffering in A Grief Observed. We also observe how Lewis face.....

#100 Alister McGrath: 100th special celebrating CS Lewis’ legacy and how he can help renew the Church

10 Apr 2023
24:13

In this special episode, we take a break from our series on Professor Alister McGrath's seminal biography, CS Lewis: A Life, to celebrate reaching our 100th episode. Alister shares some of his thoughts around what modern readers can learn from Lewi.....

#99 Alister McGrath: The move to Cambridge

3 Apr 2023
21:02

In the 13th episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we cover some of the more difficult elements of Lewis' life, including Warnie's alcoholism, Mrs Moore's dementia and his struggles at Oxford. We also explore his compl.....

#98 Alister McGrath: The imaginative world of Narnia

27 Mar 2023
15:54

In the twelfth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we look at the character of Aslan and unpack some of the classical ideas, philosophy and theology expressed within the Narnia Chronicles. We also explore whether an.....

#97 Alister McGrath: The creation of Narnia

20 Mar 2023
18:53

In the eleventh episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we hear the inspiration behind the Narnia Chronicles and look at the important role imagination played in Lewis' work. Plus, don’t forget to register for the oppor.....

#96 Alister McGrath: A prophet without honour?

13 Mar 2023
21:00

In the tenth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we explore the professional setbacks and personal trials Lewis encountered post Second World War. We also look at his move away from apologetics and why he declined a.....

#95 Alister McGrath: CS Lewis’ international fame

6 Mar 2023
17:59

In the ninth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we look at some of Lewis' popular literature and how his rising fame affected his reputation as an Oxford scholar. We discuss The Great Divorce, the Ransom Trilogy an.....

#94 Alister McGrath: The wartime apologist

27 Feb 2023
20:57

In the eighth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, Professor Alister McGrath shares some of Lewis' thoughts on suffering. We also hear how and why Lewis was broadcast on BBC Radio during the Second World War and the .....

#93 Alister McGrath: CS Lewis’ literary scholarship

20 Feb 2023
20:35

In the seventh episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we explore why Lewis never used a typewriter, who the Inklings were and how they impacted his work, and what role women, such as Dorothy L Sayers, played in Lewis' l.....

#92 Alister McGrath: The making of a Mere Christian

13 Feb 2023
31:21

In the sixth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we explore Lewis' faith journey, looking at how and why he became a Christian. We also hear about the significant impact of JRR Tolkien. Plus, don't forget to register.....

#91 Alister McGrath: CS Lewis’ early years at Magdalen college

7 Feb 2023
19:49

In the fifth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we look at some key moments in Lewis' Oxford career, such as the death of his father, Plus, don't forget to register to win a copy of McGrath’s seminal biography of Le.....

#90 Alister McGrath: The making of an Oxford don

30 Jan 2023
22:13

In the fourth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we dive into Lewis' first few years at Oxford and explore the nature of his complicated romantic relationship with Mrs Moore. Plus, don't forget to register to win a .....

#89 Alister McGrath: CS Lewis and the Great War

23 Jan 2023
20:18

In the third episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we explore Lewis' experience of the First World War and the significant relationships he formed during this time, such as with the Moore family. We also delve into Lew.....

#88 Alister McGrath: CS Lewis’ unpleasant schooldays

16 Jan 2023
22:16

In the second episode of a new series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we look at why Lewis found school so thoroughly unpleasant and how it helped to cement his growing atheism. Plus, we launch a competition to win a copy of McGrath’s.....

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