The CS Lewis Podcast #22 An introduction to the Narnia Chronicles

2021-09-27T16:44:00

In the first episode of the third series of The C.S. Lewis Podcast, professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about how Lewis’ famous works of fiction came to be written.

They also tackle some of the criticisms that have been levelled against the books, such as sexism and racism, looking at the impact of these issues on today’s culture.

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The CS Lewis Podcast #72 Kids ask their Narnia questions of Dr Michael Ward Pt. 1

2022-09-26T17:00:00Z

Recorded live at Oxford University, Narnia expert Dr Michael Ward engages with a panel of young people with a variety of questions about Narnia and CS Lewis. How old is Narnia? How many ways are there into Narnia? Were the Pevensie children destined to go through the wardrobe?… and many more.
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The CS Lewis Podcast #70 Miracles in Narnia and Taiwan - David Marshall

2022-09-05T17:00:00Z

In the third part of their discussion David Marshall tells Justin Brierley about his own time as a missionary in China and East Asia and how he found CS Lewis’ writing helped his journey there. How does the subject of miracles - the death and resurrection of Alan for instance - get addressed in Narnia?
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The CS Lewis Podcast #69 We need to talk about Susan: David Marshall defends CS Lewis against Pullman and JK Rowling

2022-08-29T17:00:00Z

My sister Susan,” answered Peter shortly and gravely, “is no longer a friend of Narnia.”

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2024-07-15T17:00:00Z

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The CS Lewis Podcast #165 Philip Tallon: Is pain a problem?

2024-07-08T17:00:00Z

Dr Philip Tallon, Associate Professor of Theology and Dean of The School of Christian Thought at Houston Christian University, unpacks one of Lewis’ earliest work of apologetics The Problem of Pain. What are the critiques of this book and can any of these challenges be overcome?