Episodios

  • #233 Lilian Lindén: CS Lewis, Owen Barfield, and the Great War

    #233 Lilian Lindén: CS Lewis, Owen Barfield, and the Great War
    Oct 27 2025
    Ruth Jackson speaks with Lilian Lindén about CS Lewis’ early philosophical development and his long-running debate with his friend Owen Barfield, the so-called “Great War.” They unpack Lewis’s shift from realism to idealism, explore Barfield’s influence through anthroposophy, and consider how figures like Rudolf Steiner shaped their discussions. The conversation also looks at Lewis’ rejection of materialism, why these philosophical questions still matter, and how his early intellectual battles continue to speak into today’s sceptical and materialist culture. + Support us here + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://www.premier.plus/cs-lewis-podcast + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our website
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    28 m
  • #231 Alister McGrath: CS Lewis, Christians and the Church

    #231 Alister McGrath: CS Lewis, Christians and the Church
    Oct 13 2025
    Ruth Jackson is joined again by Professor Alister McGrath, to discuss theology in a multi-part series. They explore what those in Christian ministry learn from C.S. Lewis - the “very ordinary layman” who helped shape modern faith. Alister reflects on Lewis’s approach to prayer and spiritual growth, his vision for Mere Christianity and how his theology speaks to the challenges of living faithfully in a post-Christian culture. The conversation also considers how Lewis’ thought encourages unity across denominations and offers wisdom for addressing today’s ethical and social issues. + Support us here + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://www.premier.plus/cs-lewis-podcast + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our website
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    19 m
  • #230 Alister McGrath: Theology, miracles and imagination

    #230 Alister McGrath: Theology, miracles and imagination
    Oct 6 2025
    In today's episode, Ruth Jackson is joined again by Professor Alister McGrath, to discuss theology in a multi-part series. They explore Lewis' view on miracles, his belief on the importance of imagination, and how Lewis' arguments stand up against the New Atheism movement. + Support us here + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://www.premier.plus/cs-lewis-podcast + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our website
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    26 m
  • #229 Alister McGrath: Reflecting on CS Lewis' work as a theologian

    #229 Alister McGrath: Reflecting on CS Lewis' work as a theologian
    Sep 29 2025
    In today's episode, Ruth Jackson is joined again by Professor Alister McGrath, to discuss theology in a multi-part series. They reflect on Lewis' work as a theologian, covering questions such as: What are some of the key theological topics Lewis unpacks in his work? Has Lewis influenced the development or direction of modern Christian theology? What are some notable critiques of Lewis' theological views? + Support us here + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://www.premier.plus/cs-lewis-podcast + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our website
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    18 m
  • #228 Alister McGrath: Was CS Lewis a theologian? Part 2

    #228 Alister McGrath: Was CS Lewis a theologian? Part 2
    Sep 22 2025
    In today's episode, Ruth Jackson is joined again by Professor Alister McGrath, to discuss theology in a multi-part series. Why do people not consider Lewis a theologian? Who are some of the people who do take him seriously as a theologian, and has he become one in modern times? What can we learn from Lewis’ approach to theology? + Support us here + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://www.premier.plus/cs-lewis-podcast + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our website
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    24 m
  • #227 Alister McGrath: Was CS Lewis a theologian?

    #227 Alister McGrath: Was CS Lewis a theologian?
    Sep 15 2025

    In today's episode, Ruth Jackson is joined again by Professor Alister McGrath, to discuss theology in a multi-part series. How do we define theology? What is Alister's experience with it? Was Lewis considered a theologian by others, or even himself? Episode one dives into all of this, and more.

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    22 m
  • #226 Paul Anderson: Fern-Seed, Elephants, Bultmann, and Lewis - Varied Expertise in Critical Perspective

    #226 Paul Anderson: Fern-Seed, Elephants, Bultmann, and Lewis - Varied Expertise in Critical Perspective
    Sep 8 2025

    We are joined again by Paul Anderson, a Professor of Biblical and Quaker Studies at George Fox Uni­versity in Oregon, for the final episode in this series. In today's episode, we get to hear his paper, which was titled Fern-Seed, Elephants, Bultmann, and Lewis - Varied Expertise in Critical Perspective, live from the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis conference. Paul also provides helpful insight behind his paper.

    For more on Paul Anderson: George Fox University: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/anderson.html Amazon author's page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Paul-N.-Anderson/author/B001HODFI2?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Academia and Digital Commons Pages: https://georgefox.academia.edu/PaulAnderson The JJH Homepage: https://johannine.org/JJH.html The Fourth Quest paper: https://sats.ac.za/conspectus/conspectus-32/

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    26 m
  • #225 Paul Anderson: CS Lewis, the Bible and theology

    #225 Paul Anderson: CS Lewis, the Bible and theology
    Sep 1 2025

    Paul Anderson, a Professor of Biblical and Quaker Studies at George Fox Uni­versity in Oregon, is back to discuss C.S. Lewis’ approach to the Bible and theology. They explore how Lewis read and interpreted Scripture, how his literary background shaped his perspective, and how he balanced critical scholarship with personal devotion. What can we learn from Lewis about holding faith and reason together? They also consider Lewis’s influence on contemporary debates around miracles, biblical authority, and New Testament studies, and whether his insights still resonate in today’s increasingly sceptical culture.

    For more on Paul Anderson: George Fox University: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/anderson.html Amazon author's page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Paul-N.-Anderson/author/B001HODFI2?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Academia and Digital Commons Pages: https://georgefox.academia.edu/PaulAnderson The JJH Homepage: https://johannine.org/JJH.html The Fourth Quest paper: https://sats.ac.za/conspectus/conspectus-32/

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    25 m