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The C.S. Lewis podcast

The C.S. Lewis podcast

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 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.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Spirituality
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  • #216 Traver Carlson: The Impact of CS Lewis today

    #216 Traver Carlson: The Impact of CS Lewis today
    Jun 30 2025

    Ruth Jackson is joined by Traver Carlson, a PHD candidate in Philosophy at the Institute for Christian Studies, to discuss his paper from the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis Conference. He dives into his first discovery of Lewis, the impact he had on his faith and academic journey and his relevance to today, as well as much more.

    Other series to listen to: Out of the Silent planet: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/the-cs-lewis-podcast/the-cs-lewis-podcast-120-out-of-the-silent-planet-weston-devine-and-jrr-tolkien/16073.article Perelandra: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/the-cs-lewis-podcast/the-cs-lewis-podcast-124-perelandra-scientism-spirituality-and-magic/16390.article That Hideous Strength: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/the-cs-lewis-podcast/the-cs-lewis-podcast-141-that-hideous-strength-is-there-a-darker-agenda-to-scientific-experimentation/17076.article

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    21 mins
  • #215 Alister McGrath: Exploring The Discarded Image (Part 2)

    #215 Alister McGrath: Exploring The Discarded Image (Part 2)
    Jun 23 2025

    In part two, Ruth Jackson and Alister McGrath explore how CS Lewis saw the links between science, philosophy, and faith. They discuss his view that science can point to deeper truths, his idea of Christianity as the “true myth,” and his belief that scientific theories aren’t final facts. The conversation touches on Lewis’s thoughts about the soul, the value of myth, and whether modern science misses something older worldviews grasped. They also consider how The Discarded Image connects to his wider apologetics and his warning against “chronological snobbery.”

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    23 mins
  • #214 Alister McGrath: Exploring The Discarded Image (Part 1)

    #214 Alister McGrath: Exploring The Discarded Image (Part 1)
    Jun 16 2025
    Ruth Jackson speaks with Alister McGrath about CS Lewis’ final book, The Discarded Image, a reflection on the medieval view of the cosmos. Why did Lewis care so much about this old model of the universe, and what does it reveal about his views on science, imagination, and faith? They explore Lewis’s description of a geocentric, ordered world and how it contrasts with today’s scientific and secular worldview. Could this older picture still speak to us today? And how did Lewis understand the relationship between science and the biblical creation story? + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/ + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our new website + For our Premier Unbelievable? Live events + Support the podcast from the USA + Support the podcast from UK and rest of the world
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    24 mins
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I found the episodes I've listened to to be very thoughtful, informative and just fun to hear. The podcasters even have the proper British accents to help "set the mood" for discussing the life and works of C. S. Lewis.

Delightful to listen to!

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I have learned so much about C.S. Lewis' life and spiritual inquiry riveting. The hosts have an easy conversational tone and it's simply delightful to listen and learn.

Spectacular!!!

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Oxford's Dr. McGrath is the perfect guide for learning about CS Lewis' thought, writing, and life. I already own most of Dr. McGrath's books, and so I've enjoyed many of these episodes and of course plan to listen to them all. Prepare for an incredibly thoughtful journey of meaning and imagination.

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