The CS Lewis Podcast #09 CS Lewis on the hope of heaven

2021-05-31T16:44:00

In the ninth episode of The C.S. Lewis Podcast, professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about Lewis’ thoughts on hope and heaven. They also look back over some of the topics they have covered in this first series.

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