Lesser-Known Lewis: Christian Reflections on C. S. Lewis's Essays and Short Works
Two friends, Sean and Jordan, explore the lesser-known essays and short works of C. S. Lewis. Each season focuses on a different theme, such as essays for a world in crisis, guides for the Christian life, or apologetics in a secular age. The podcast offers Christian reflections on Lewis's writings, aiming to uncover deeper insights from his less famous pieces.
Episodes
S5 Finale - Lewis the Bible Reader & Theologian with Rev. Dr. Dean Pinter
We are joined by our friend Rev. Dr. Dean Pinter as we reflect back on Lewis' theological essays this season and pull together what we have learned from Lewis on reading the Bible & doing theology. Find more Lesser-Known Lewis — Online: pintswithjack.com/lesser-known-lewisP
S5E15 - Between Interpretation and Imagination - "Fern Seed & Elephants" AKA "Modern Theology and Biblical Criticism" with Dr. Leslie Baynes
Exploring Lewis' essay "Fern Seed and Elephants" AKA "Modern Theology and Biblical Criticism" with Dr. Leslie Baynes, who talks with us about her new book "Between Interpretation and Imagination: C.S. Lewis and the Bible" where she dedicates an entire chapter to Lewis' scholarship in "Fern Seed". We discuss Lewis' valid criticisms of biblical sc
S5E14 - Lewis v. Vague Religion - "Must Our Image of God Go?" & Other Letters
We explore four short letters to the editor by C. S. Lewis:"Must Our Image of God Go?" (1963)"Conflict in Anglican Theology" (1940)"A Village Experience," (1945)"Mr C. S. Lewis on Christianity" (1944)Find more Lesser-Known Lewis — Online: pintswithjack.com/lesser-known-lewisPatreon:
S5E13 - Interview with the Dinosaur - "Cross-Examination" (Part 2)
Exploring the rest of this 1963 interview, "Cross-Examination", which C. S. Lewis gave to the Billy Graham Association, where Lewis discusses Biblical inspiration, how to foster an encounter with Jesus, and practice the spiritual disciplines.Find more Lesser-Known Lewis — Online: pintswithjack.com/lesser-known-lewis
S5E12 - Interview with the Dinosaur - "Cross-Examination" (Part 1)
Exploring a 1963 interview C. S. Lewis gave to the Billy Graham Association, called "Cross-Examination" that covers topics from good advice for Christian writers, to liberalism in the Church, to the theology of conversion. Find more Lesser-Known Lewis — Online: pintswithjack.com/lesser-known-lewis
S5E11 - The KJV Isn't Vulgar Enough - "Modern Translations of the Bible" & Other Essays
C. S. Lewis once wrote a preface to a translation of the Bible, "Modern Translations of the Bible" (1947). Here Lewis explains a tenant of reformation theology about scripture, that there ought to be translations in the vernacular of the day so that all may "read, mark, learn and inwardly digest" what the Holy Spirit has inspired in scripture. This essay explores theology around Bible translation,
S5E10 - Is a Female Aslan Heresy? - "Priestesses in the Church"
We explore Lewis' 1948 article "Priestesses in the Church?", where C. S. Lewis explains why he thinks women should not be ordained as Priests. We found his answer quite surprising as it has less to do with what a woman is, or can do, and more to do with what a Priest is, and is meant to do. In a worldwide debate that is ongoing and often very volatile, we find Lewis' contribution to the discussion
S5E9 - Why C. S. Lewis Would Hate Hillsong & Sing it Anyway - "On Church Music" & Other Essays
Exploring a 1949 article C. S. Lewis wrote, "On Church Music," in which he tackles the ongoing argument about musical style and quality in church and concludes that the best worship is when we dislike the style but sing anyway because our fellow brothers and sisters seem to be edified by it, for true worship is sacrifice. We include pieces from "Correspondence with an Anglican who D
S5E8 - The Place of Mere Christianity in "Christian Reunion" & Other Essays
In this essay we explore three short pieces by C. S. Lewis which capture Lewis's heart to find, believe, live, and preach 'Mere Christianity'. The essay "Christian Reunion" is actually a piece he penned on the back of notes for his 1944 Mere Christianity broadcasts. We begin with an editorial letter, "The Holy Name" which Lewis wrote to a magazine in 1951, and another editorial back and forth Lewi
S5E7 - Advent - What if Tonight was "The World's Last Night"?
Exploring Lewis's 1951 article on Christian Hope and it's meaning for today, where he asks the sobering questions, what if tonight was "The World's Last Night"? This essay on Christ's second coming provides us with some potent advent reflection, providing clear challenge to how we live, but also clear hope for those of us who are in Christ. Camille Parkman's song,
S5E6 - C. S. Lewis Didn't Want to be a Saint!? - "Canonisation" with David Bates for C. S. Lewis Reading Day
To celebrate C. S. Lewis Reading Day, we look at C. S. Lewis's editorial letter, "Canonisation," where he gives his hesitations with Anglicans adopting the process of canonising saints. We are joined by David Bates from the Pints with Jack podcast to offer a rejoinder to Lewis's hesitations from a Roman Catholic perspective. Find other C. S. Lewis Reading Day activities here.Find
S5E5 - Playing 20 Questions with C. S. Lewis - "Answers to Questions on Christianity" (Part 2)
The second half of an article from 1944, "Answers to Questions on Christianity," C. S. Lewis provides, well, answers... to questions... on Christianity. His focus is on the ordinary, everyday Christian trying to live out their faith in the modern world and workplace. He has in mind Christian questions about work and modern progress and practical theology. Find more Lesser-Known Lewis — O
S5E4 - Playing 20 Questions with C. S. Lewis - "Answers to Questions on Christianity"
In this article from 1944, "Answers to Questions on Christianity," C. S. Lewis provides, well, answers... to questions... on Christianity. His focus is on the ordinary, everyday Christian trying to live out their faith in the modern world and workplace. He has in mind Christian questions about work and modern progress and practical theology. Find more Lesser-Known Lewis — Online:
S5E3 - Why Star Wars is Heretical - "Evil and God"
Exploring C. S. Lewis' 1941 essay "Evil and God", learning the meaning of the very first line of the creed: "I believe in God". Lewis helps us see how deceptive and subtle the heresy of dualism is, how pervasive it is in western culture, and how it may have even crept into our own thinking.Find more Lesser-Known Lewis — Online: pintswithjack.com/lesser-known-
S5E2 - Why You Should Listen to Fewer Podcasts - "On the Reading of Old Books"
Exploring C. S. Lewis' 1944 Preface to St. Athanasius' On the Incarnation, "On the Reading of Old Books." Here, Lewis explains why it's not only good advice for people to be well-read, but specifically to be well-read in old books as well as new ones. Lewis then extends the argument to Christians especially, pleading with them to not only become familiar with, but to become immersed in orthodox Ch
S5E1 - Is Jesus a Legend, Lunatic, or Lord? - "What Are We to Make of Jesus Christ?"
Exploring C. S. Lewis' "What Are We to Make for Jesus Christ?" - a chapter he wrote in 1950 in a book for young people (Asking Them Questions). Here Lewis expands his famous argument from Mere Christianity, evaluating the historical Jesus and arguing that he could not have been either a Liar or a Lunatic, and, therefore, must be who he said he was: Lord. In this chapter, Lewis explor
S4 Finale - Apologetics, Enchantment, & Scripture in Narnia with Dr. Christin Ditchfield-Lazo
We're thrilled to have Dr. Christin Ditchfield-Lazo join us as we reflect back on what we've learned from Lewis about communicating the Gospel in a disenchanted age. As always with our finale's we look at the intersection of our theme from the season with Scripture, asking questions like – how can we be like Lewis in sharing Scripture with the disenchanted world around us? Lewis did this so well,
ICYMI – On the Missionary District Podcast talking "Religion & Rocketry" and Non-Human Intelligence
Look... I didn't think anyone would ACTUALLY take me up on talking about "Religion & Rocketry" again. But here we are.
This time, I was invited on my good friend Amos Martel's apologetics podcast, Missionary District, to discuss the threat (if any) of Non-Human Intelligence to the Christian faith. While, of course, I use C. S. Lewis' masterful essay "Religion & Rocketry" (which, yes, I h
S4E10 Advent – "Talking About Bicycles" with Daniel Payne from the Lamp-Post Listener
Exploring C. S. Lewis' 1945 essay "Talking About Bicycles" with Daniel Payne from the Lamp-Post Listener podcast. As he talks about bicycles, Lewis points out that there seem to be 4 stages to being enchanted by something wonderful. First, before we've been enchanted and know nothing of it - this, he calls "unenchantment." Second, when we first become enchanted by something wonderful - "enchantmen
S4E9 "Christian Apologetics" with Ruth Jackson from The C. S. Lewis Podcast
Exploring C. S. Lewis' speech "Christian Apologetics" which he gave to youth leaders & clergy in 1945. Lewis gives us all a 'behind the scenes' look at what he is doing with his method and approach to the Christian Apologetics he is so well known for. We discuss with Ruth Jackson host of Premier Unbelievable's podcasts "The C. S. Lewis Podcast with Alister McGrath" and "Unbelievable."
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S4E8 "On Obstinacy in Belief"
In this 1955 speech, "On Obstinacy in Belief" C. S. Lewis picks up his train of thought from "Is Theism Important?" to talk about why and how Christians can persist in their faith despite occasional trials and reasons that cause doubt.
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S4E7 "Is Theism Important?"
In C. S. Lewis' 1951 speech, "Is Theism Important?" he helps Christians see the task of "winning souls to Christ" in two steps of faith. The first step of faith is belief that there is a God. The second step is the trust in that God, Jesus Christ. A trust that Lewis says is like "confidence in a friend." This is the utmost step, the one to which all our evangelism, apologetics, indeed, all our wit
S4 Bonus — How We Can Communicate Like Lewis with Dr. Steven Beebe
Jordan sits down with Dr. Steven Beebe, retired professor, author, speaker, and all-around expert on communication, to hear what Dr. Beebe learned about communication from C. S. Lewis. As it turns out, he learned quite a lot. So much, in fact, that he has even written a book on C. S. Lewis and the Craft of Communication.
Find an index of Lewis' essays at pintswithjack.com/essays
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S4E6 "Before We Can Communicate" and "Pittenger-Lewis and Version Vernacular"
Exploring C. S. Lewis' 1961 article "Before We Can Communicate" where Lewis, the brilliant communicator, shares his thoughts on how he communicates so well. We find this advice applicable to anyone and everyone who wants to be able to communicate what they love with the people they love - or with strangers. But it is especially helpful for those who Lewis had in mind: people who want to share the
S4 Bonus — Disenchanted Man and His Categories of Thought with Dr. Paul Gould
What categories would Lewis have included in "Modern Man and His Categories of Thought" if he was writing in 2024? We are joined by Dr. Paul Gould, philosopher, author, professor, and podcaster, who was just been writing on this very topic.
We highly recommend checking out Paul's podcast The Eudo Podcast, and his book Cultural Apologetics as companion pieces to this season of Lewis&
S4E5 "Modern Man and His Categories of Thought"
Exploring Lewis' 1945 article "Modern Man and His Categories of Thought" where Lewis explores 6 reasons he believes to be why Modern people no longer believe in the supernatural, sin, or divine judgement. We find ourselves agreeing (with at least 5) and think those reasons have continued producing increasingly negative effects in our own day. The essay helps us understand why people
S4E4 "Revival or Decay?"
Exploring Lewis' 1958 article "Revival or Decay?" where he imagines a conversation with a headmaster who is celebrating how Religion seems to be having a bit of a revival. Lewis is not so sure whether to interpret things the same way. The signs of religious revival in culture that the headmaster sees might not be an entirely positive thing. We find these same supposed signs of reviva
S4E3 "On the Transmission of Christianity" with Daniel from the Lamp-Post Listener
In C. S Lewis' "On the Transmission of Christianity" from 1946, he explains why he thinks Christianity appears on the decline in future generations. Spoiler alert: It's not because humans are outgrowing religion or becoming too enlightened to believe in such silly things. It's because the next generation is no longer being taught a compelling view of the faith in their educat
S4E2 "The Decline of Religion"
In the 1946 essay, "The Decline of Religion," C. S. Lewis counters those who claim that Christianity is in decline, but also cautions those who claim that Christianity is in a revival. We find that both of these claims are present in our culture today and what Lewis has to say to his own day carries over directly as a warning to ours.
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S4E1 "God in the Dock"
We kick off Season 4 "Apologetics in a Disenchanted Age" with C. S. Lewis' famous essay "God in the Dock" from 1948. In it, he summarizes the difficulties in trying to communicate Christianity to modern people. Nearly 80 years later his observations have become even more true. People do not believe in anything beyond the natural world, they're skeptical about anything h
ICYMI — On the Men with Chests podcast talking "The Poison of Subjectivism"
In Case You Missed It — Jordan joined Joseph Weigel, on his podcast Men with Chests, to have a conversation about C. S. Lewis' essay "The Poison of Subjectivism." Check out Joseph's excellent podcast for episodes covering Lewis' book The Abolition of Man, and other books and essays related to it!
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ICYMI — On That Hideous Lewis talking "The Weight of Glory"
In Case You Missed It — Jordan joined Brian Shepherd, who is the creator of the That Hideous Lewis Substack, to have a conversation about mud pies, desire, and the promise of glory.
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ICYMI — On the Mere C. S. Lewis podcast talking "Religion & Rocketry"
In Case You Missed It - Jordan was on The Mere C. S. Lewis podcast to discuss the essay "Religion and Rocketry" (once again!) with host Thornton Ray.
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S3 Finale — Myth & Scripture with Dr. Louis Markos (Part 2)
In our final episode is Season 3, we bring what we’ve learned from Lewis “On Metaphor and Myth” and think about how this helps us become better readers of Scripture. Our guest, Dr. Louis Markos, has literally written the book on this, many books, in fact, showing how Christians can look along Greek myths to discover the True Myth, Jesus Christ, and how learning to read myths gives us the right l
S3 Finale — Myth & Scripture with Dr. Louis Markos (Part 1)
In our final episode is Season 3, we bring what we’ve learned from Lewis “On Metaphor and Myth” and think about how this helps us become better readers of Scripture. Our guest, Dr. Louis Markos, has literally written the book on this, many books, in fact, showing how Christians can look along Greek myths to discover the True Myth, Jesus Christ, and how learning to read myths gives us the right len
S3E26 "Meditation in a Toolshed" with Fr. Andrew Lazo (Part 2)
Exploring the iconic C. S. Lewis essay "Meditation in a Toolshed" from 1945, where Lewis considers two ways of knowing things: "looking at" and "looking along". We might say, contemplating and enjoying. He argues that both are valid and necessary and which one is best depends on the circumstances. However, he points out that "looking along" is far undervalue
S3E25 "Meditation in a Toolshed" with Fr. Andrew Lazo (Part 1)
Exploring the iconic C. S. Lewis essay "Meditation in a Toolshed" from 1945, where Lewis considers two ways of knowing things: "looking at" and "looking along". We might say, contemplating and enjoying. He argues that both are valid and necessary and which one is best depends on the circumstances. However, he points out that "looking along" is far undervalue
S3 Bonus — Myth & Imagination in Spiritual Formation with Sarah Arthur
Author Sarah Arthur continues a conversation about the place of myth and imagination in spiritual formation.
Jordan's brother Jared joins as co-host because of his expertise as English teacher (and totally not because their mom made him).
Find more about Sarah Arthur and her books at saraharthur.com
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S3 Bonus — Sarah Arthur & her book "Once a Queen"
Author Sarah Arthur joins us to chat about her new fantasy novel "Once a Queen," which is heavily influenced by C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, Dorothy Sayers, and others. Sarah shares with us the power of myth in her storytelling and is a perfect example of all that we have been learning this season "On Metaphor and Myth."
Jordan's brother Jared joins as co-host because of
S3E24 Lent — "A Slip of the Tongue" (Part 2)
Exploring the second part of a 1956 sermon by C. S. Lewis, "A Slip of the Tongue," where Lewis realizes he accidentally prayed to hold onto temporal things. He reflects in the sermon that, even though it was a slip of the tongue, and meant to pray the opposite, the reality is he (and all of us with him) really do wish to hang onto the temporal things. He challenges us to consider - are t
S3E23 Lent — "A Slip of the Tongue" (Part 1)
Exploring a 1956 sermon by C. S. Lewis, "A Slip of the Tongue," where Lewis realizes he accidentally prayed to hold onto temporal things. He reflects in the sermon that, even though it was a slip of the tongue, and meant to pray the opposite, the reality is he (and all of us with him) really do wish to hang onto the temporal things. He challenges us to consider - are there areas of our l
S3E22 Lent — "Three Kinds of Men" with Eston College
To reflect on the Lenten themes of C. S. Lewis' 1943 essay "Three Kinds of Men," Sean and Jordan recruit the help of their students at Eston College. We keep coming back to the ways Lewis is simply expounding on St. Paul's letter to the Philippians.
Eston College
The music for this episode is "Collect for Lent," performed by David Stroeve, composed by Jordan Duncan and
S3E21 "Psychoanalysis & Literary Criticism" with The Inklings Variety Hour (Part 2)
Exploring C. S. Lewis' 1942 essay "Psychoanalysis and Literary Criticism" where he dismantles Freud's view of how all literature is written and read from a place of psycho-sexual desire. In doing so, Lewis defends the depth and beauty and complexity of literature and myth, and leans towards a more Jungian concept of literature and myth.
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S3E20 "Psychoanalysis and Literary Criticism" with The Inklings Variety Hour (Part 1)
Exploring C. S. Lewis' 1942 essay "Psychoanalysis and Literary Criticism" where he dismantles Freud's view of how all literature is written and read from a place of psycho-sexual desire. In doing so, Lewis defends the depth and beauty and complexity of literature and myth, and leans towards a more Jungian concept of literature and myth.
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S3E19 Oct 1, 1931 Letter to Arthur Greeves
This letter, written Oct 1, 1931 by a young C. S. Lewis to his closest friend Arthur Greeves, is uniquley timed. It was written 9 days after the influential conversation Lewis had on Addison's Walk with friends Tolkien and Dyson, and four days after his conversion to Christ (what has become known as "Sidecar Day"). Here Lewis tells Arthur more about the conversation and we get a peek
S3E18 Christmas — "Myth Became Fact" with Rev. Andrew Lazo (Part 2)
Exploring the second part of the 1944 C. S. Lewis essay "Myth Became Fact" where Lewis defends Christianity against the de-mythologizing. He argues that the mythic nature of Christianity is essential and that what elevates it above all other myths is that this Myth actually became Fact. That is, it really happened. This was the idea that J. R. R. Tolkien argued with the non-Christian Lew
S3E17 Christmas — "Myth Became Fact" with Rev. Andrew Lazo (Part 1)
Exploring the 1944 C. S. Lewis essay "Myth Became Fact" where Lewis defends Christianity against the de-mythologizing. He argues that the mythic nature of Christianity is essential and that what elevates it above all other myths is that this Myth actually became Fact. That is, it really happened. This was the idea that J. R. R. Tolkien argued with the non-Christian Lewis, which led to Le
S3E16 Advent — Sept 22, 1931 Letter to Arthur Greeves
This letter, written Sept 22, 1931 by a young C. S. Lewis to his closest friend Arthur Greeves, is uniquley timed. It was written during the week in-between the influential conversation Lewis had on Addison's Walk with friends Tolkien and Dyson, and the day of Lewis' conversion to Christ (what has become known as "Sidecar Day"). Not surprisingly, during this week and in this lett
S3E15 Advent — Sensucht in "Light" AKA "The Man Born Blind" with Dr. Charlie W. Starr
**SPOILER ALERT** Listen to this short story first here: "The Man Born Blind" Or find where you can read it at pintswithjack.com/essays
We are back with Dr. Charlie W. Starr to talk about the theme of Sensucht in the short story "Light" and in the rest of Lewis' writings. It was Sensucht that alerted Lewis that there was more to this world than this world,
Why Read Lewis — with Dr. Jerry Root #CSLewisReadingDay
To celebrate the first ever C. S. Lewis Reading Day today on Lewis' 125th Birthday, we have an unreleased clip from our earlier episode with Dr. Jerry Root (See "Is Theology Poetry?"). Here Jerry tells us about his life and the huge influence Lewis played in teaching him the faith, expanding his imagination, and pointing his desires towards Christ.
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S3E14 Epistemology in "Light" AKA "The Man Born Blind" with Dr. Charlie W. Starr
**SPOILER ALERT** Listen to this short story first here: "The Man Born Blind" Or find where you can read it at pintswithjack.com/essays
In this part of our conversation with Dr. Charlie W. Starr, we discuss one possible interpretation of "Light" as it pertains to "epistemology" or "how we come to know things". If this is the case, the short stor
S3E13 Intro to “Light" AKA "The Man Born Blind" with Dr. Charlie W. Starr
**SPOILER ALERT** Because we are finally covering a short story by C. S. Lewis, we recommend to listen to this 11-minute short story first, becuase it has a twist ending we will spoil in the epiosde: Find it on YouTube here: "The Man Born Blind"
Or find where you can read it at pintswithjack.com/essays
Lewis wrote two slightly different versions of this story, one goes by the ti
S3E12 "The Funeral of a Great Myth" with Dr. Bethany Sollereder (Part 2)
In this 1944 essay "The Funeral of a Great Myth" C. S. Lewis continues the thought he began in "Is Theology Poetry?" about how the scientific theory of evolution has been hijacked by scientism to become an all-encompasing cosmic theory about improvement or development or progress. In Lewis' perspective, it is time to put this "mythic" to death. Dr. Bethany Sollere
S3E11 "The Funeral of a Great Myth" with Dr. Bethany Sollereder (Part 1)
In this 1944 essay "The Funeral of a Great Myth" C. S. Lewis continues the thought he began in "Is Theology Poetry?" about how the scientific theory of evolution has been hijacked by scientism to become an all-encompasing cosmic theory about improvement or development or progress. In Lewis' perspective, it is time to put this "mythic" to death. Dr. Bethany Sollere
ICYMI — LKL talks Jack's Essays on The Lamp-Post Listener
In Case You Missed It - We were recently guests on The Lamp-Post Listener with Daniel and Phil to talk about why we all love Lewis, especially his essay!
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S3E10 "G. A. L. Burgeon: Owen Barfield's 'This Ever Diverse Pair'" with Owen A. Barfield
In "G. A. L. Burgeon" C. S. Lewis reviews his friend and fellow Inkling Owen Barfield's book This Ever Diverse Pair. Joined by Barfield's grandson, also named Owen, here we encounter how Lewis applies some of his thinking on metaphor and imagination to a novel written by Owen Barfield - the friend from whom Lewis derived much of his thinking about thinking, imagination, and metap
S3E9 "Who gaf me drink?: Owen Barfield, 'Romanticism Comes of Age'" with Owen A. Barfield
In "Who gaf me drink?" C. S. Lewis reviews his friend and fellow Inkling Owen Barfield's book Romanticism Comes of Age. Joined by Barfield's grandson, also named Owen, here we encounter how Lewis applies some of his thinking on metaphor and imagination to a book largely about imagination written by Owen Barfield - the friend from whom Lewis derived much of his thinking about thin
S3E8 "Bluspels and Flalansferes: A Semantic Nightmare" (Part 2)
In the second part of his 1936 essay, "Bluspels and Flalansferes: A Semantic Nightmare" C. S. Lewis, once again, is defending metaphors as valid, useful, valuable, even necessary ways of speaking about reality. He concludes it is actually those who are best at creating metaphors who are "masters of meaning" rather than those who try to avoid metaphors and stick to the literal.
S3E7 "Bluspels and Flalansferes: A Semantic Nightmare" (Part 1)
In his 1936 essay, "Bluspels and Flalansferes: A Semantic Nightmare" C. S. Lewis, once again, is defending metaphors as valid, useful, valuable, even necessary ways of speaking about reality. He introduces the idea of a "Master's Metaphor" and a "Pupils Metaphor" to explain how metaphors can be tied to our understanding of a concept, but that this is not always th
S3E6 "The Language of Religion" with the Mere C. S. Lewis podcast (Part 2)
In the second part of this 1960 essay, "The Language of Religion," C. S. Lewis once again defends the ordinary and poetic nature of most of our language within and about Christianity from those who would want it to be more scientific, literal, or quantitative. There is a use for this language, says Lewis, and even Christians sometimes need language like this when doing theology. However,
S3E5 "The Language of Religion" with the Mere C. S. Lewis podcast (Part 1)
In this 1960 essay, "The Language of Religion," C. S. Lewis once again defends the ordinary and poetic nature of most of our language within and about Christianity from those who would want it to be more scientific, literal, or quantitative. There is a use for this language, says Lewis, and even Christians sometimes need language like this when doing theology. However, if this was the on
S3E4 "Is Theology Poetry?" with Dr. Jerry Root (Part 2)
Exploring C. S. Lewis' 1944 essay "Is Theology Poetry?" where he defends the Christian belief against the accusation that we believe it merely because it is imaginatively appealing. There may often be aesthetic enjoyment of the truths of Christianity; it may be poetic, narrative, mythic, and metaphoric at times. And these are all valid ways of coming to know truth, but they not the o
S3E3 "Is Theology Poetry?" with Dr. Jerry Root (Part 1)
Exploring C. S. Lewis' 1944 essay "Is Theology Poetry?" where he defends the Christian belief against the accusation that we believe it merely because it is imaginatively appealing. There may often be aesthetic enjoyment of the truths of Christianity; it may be poetic, narrative, mythic, and metaphoric at times. And these are all valid ways of coming to know truth, but they not the o
S3E2 Why Does Myth Matter? with Dr. Charlie W. Starr
Myth was important to C. S. Lewis. He thought it should be important to everyone, especially Christians. Before we get to Lewis' essays "On Metaphor and Myth" this season, we check in with Dr. Charlie W. Starr, author of "The Faun's Bookshelf: C. S. Lewis on Why Myth Matters", to ask just that question — why does myth matter?
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S3E1 What is Myth? with Dr. Charlie W. Starr
Myth was important to C. S. Lewis. He thought it should be important to everyone, especially Christians. Before we get to Lewis' essays "On Metaphor and Myth" this season, we check in with Dr. Charlie W. Starr, author of "The Faun's Bookshelf: C. S. Lewis on Why Myth Matters", to try and get an overview on what Myth is to Lewis. In short, Myth is a way of languaging, of
ICYMI — Jordan on The Inklings Variety Hour talking "Religion and Rocketry"
In Case You Missed It - Jordan took the guest spot on The Inklings Variety Hour to discuss the essay "Religion and Rocketry" with host Chris Pipkin. We cover everything from the question of aliens, to government conspiracies, to apologetics, to Richard Dawkins, Elon Musk, and James Cameron.
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ICYMI — LKL on Pints with Jack After Hours
In Case You Missed It - We were recently guests on Pints with Jack’s After Hours episode. We talk with David Bates about our show, and looking at the connections between C. S. Lewis' “Religion and Rocketry,” “The Seeing Eye,” and Out of the Silent Planet.
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Bonus — The Lost Screwtape Sequel with Dr. Charlie W. Starr
This clip is from our upcoming episodes with Dr. Charlie W. "Indiana Jones" Starr. Here he tells us about his unique role in C. S. Lewis studies and how he came to discover Lewis' only attempt at writing an Archangel Letter as a sequel to The Screwtape Letters.
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1 Year Anniversary — Looking Backward & Forward
In celebration of our first year on the air (yes, a whole year, and we're as surprised as you are), we have a casual conversation to tell you about —
What is Lesser-Known Lewis?
Who are we?
What have we been doing so far?
Why do we do what we do?
Why do we do the podcast the way we do it?
What would we like to do next?
How would we like to grow?
How can the listener get more involved?
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S2 Bonus — The Gift of Prayer in Narnia
This week's episode is a short teaching Jordan was invited by Sean to share at Eston College. Jordan takes what we have been learning from C. S. Lewis on prayer this season and looks to The Chronicles of Narnia to see where we might see the same thing, and reflect on how the simple yet beautiful observations Lewis makes about prayer that should strengthen all of our prayer lives.
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Season 2 Finale — Lewis & Scripture with Rev. Dr. Bryan Hollon
To wrap up our Second Season, where C. S. Lewis served as a guide to the Christian life, we sit down with Rev. Dr. Bryan Hollon to talk about what we can learn from C. S. Lewis on how to use Scripture personally, and in the ways we communicate the Gospel.
The C. S. Lewis Institute
Ten Commandments in an Age of Moral Confusion, Conference at Christ Church, Plano, TX.
The Chicago Statement on Bibl
S2E23 Lent — "Dangers of National Repentance" with Rev. Dr. David Ney (Part 2)
Exploring the second part of C. S. Lewis' 1940 essay "Dangers of National Repentance." This time David helps us think through what we should do about collective guilt, the difference between repentance and penitence, looking at others with charity. We also consider what the sins of our own age might be — what is the long in our own eye?
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S2E22 Lent — "Dangers of National Repentance" with Rev. Dr. David Ney (Part 1)
Exploring C. S. Lewis' 1940 essay "Dangers of National Repentance," where Lewis challenges the young people of his day on their impulse to repent of the acts of past generations. He thinks we ought to be careful when repenting of collective guilt because in order to do this you risk a few dangers. Dangers Jesus confronted when he challenged us to look at the log in our own eye. Dr. N
S2E21 Lent — "On Forgiveness" with William O'Flaherty (Part 2)
Exploring the second part of C. S. Lewis' 1947 essay "On Forgiveness." Here Lewis turns our attention to how we can accept forgiveness from God and how we can (and ought to) forgive others when they sin against us. As we wrestle with how this challenges and encourages us in our own lives, William provides some good perspective and advice from his experience in the world of counseling
S2E20 Lent — "On Forgiveness" with William O'Flaherty (Part 1)
Exploring C. S. Lewis' 1947 essay "On Forgiveness." You'll never guess what it's about ;) In this first part, Lewis leads us to reflect on how we approach God when we ask for forgiveness. He helps us see the important difference between forgiving and excusing and after reminding us that confession and repentance are important regular activities of the Christian life, he chall
S2E19 Lent — "The Trouble with 'X'" with Rev. Dr. Joel Scandrett (Part 2)
Exploring the second part of the 1948 article by C. S. Lewis, "The Trouble with 'X'" where Lewis explores the all too relatable problem of what to do when we encounter people whose "fatal flaw" shipwreck all our best plans. Here he turns the whole complaint on its head and with a few parables Lewis helps us see that God sees one more person with fatal flaws that we don't see, the only person
S2E18 Lent — "The Trouble With 'X'" with Rev. Dr. Joel Scandrett (Part 1)
Exploring the 1948 article by C. S. Lewis, "The Trouble with 'X'" where he tells explores the all too relatable problem of what to do when we encounter people whose "fatal flaw" shipwreck all our best plans. The first thing to do, is realize that we now know a little of how God feels, for God sees all his plans spoiled too, by all these same people with their fatal flaws. Only, he sees even more f
S2E17 Lent — "Miserable Offenders" (Part 2)
Exploring the second part of C. S. Lewis' 1946 sermon, "Miserable Offenders," where he defends the language of the Anglican prayer book, referring to ourselves as "miserable offenders," because those fatal flaws we see so clearly other people are present also in us. Lewis gives us some great pastoral wisdom for dealing with getting these logs out of our own eyes. Lent is precisely the time for suc
S2E16 Lent — "Miserable Offenders" (Part 1)
Exploring C. S. Lewis' 1946 sermon, "Miserable Offenders," where he defends the language of the Anglican prayer book, referring to ourselves as "miserable offenders," asking for God to give us "contrite hearts," and confessing that the burden of our sins is "intolerable." Lewis is adamant that this has nothing to do with how we feel, but is a statement of fact and one we, as Christians, must come
S2E15 Lent — "Some Thoughts" (Part 2)
Exploring C. S. Lewis' 1948 article "Some Thoughts" where he explores the Christian paradox — that Christianity is both a world-affirming and world-denying religion. In this episode, we focus on the world-denying aspects of the faith. We see that because Christianity has both sides of the paradox, things like fasting or celibacy should be practiced differently in Christianity than in every other r
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