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The Screwtape Letters: Confronting Evil in Our Time – Practical Christian Living & Spiritual Warfare
The Screwtape Letters: Confronting Evil in Our Time – Practical Christian Living & Spiritual Warfare
A Christian podcast exploring spiritual warfare and practical Christian living, inspired by C.S. Lewis's classic work, The Screwtape Letters. Hosts Ian Faith and Galen Balinski unpack each of the 31 letters, revealing subtle strategies of temptation and deception. They apply Lewis's insights to modern challenges such as habits, relationships, and staying grounded in truth. The show aims to help listeners recognize spiritual attacks, reject them, and grow in authentic faith.
Episodes
Putting Christ Back in Christmas: Ian Faith on Spiritual Warfare and the True Meaning of Christmas
NEW Book "The Devil's Story of Christmas" on Amazon https://amzn.to/4r9xXPSIn this interview, author Ian Faith discusses the inspiration behind his book, The Devil’s Story of Christmas, and why he believes the spiritual significance of Christmas has been lost in modern culture. Following his previous book, Confronting Evil in Our Time, Ian wanted to explore the connection between Old Testament pro
After October 7: Cognitive Dissonance, Israel, and the Search for Truth (Seth Leibsohn)
NEW Book "The Devil's Story of Christmas" on Amazon https://amzn.to/4r9xXPSAs we remember October 7 and the lives forever changed by the massacre in Israel, we’re revisiting this important conversation with radio host, writer, policy and communications expert Seth Leibsohn.In this episode, Loren, Greg, and Ian sit down with Seth to examine cognitive dissonance and the difficult questions surroundi
Repentance Is Not an Apology: C.S. Lewis on Turning Back to God
NEW Book "The Devil's Story of Christmas" on Amazon https://amzn.to/4r9xXPSIn this episode, Ian takes up a question that came out of a recent men's group: what does repentance actually mean? Drawing on the Greek word metanoia and on Matthew 3:1-12, he explains that repentance is a turning back toward God rather than simply feeling guilty. He distinguishes worldly sorrow from godly grief, which goe
How many friends do you have?
The discussion revolves around the topic of friendship and how to build meaningful friendships. The participants touch upon various aspects, such as the importance of physical connection, the evolution of friendships, the value of consistency in communication, and the flexibility needed in maintaining relationships. They emphasize the significance of making an effort to connect with others and lis
EXCLUSIVE: The Devil's Story of Christmas - Audio Excerpt: Introduction & Chapter One.
Get your copy today! Available in Kindle • eBook • Paperback • AudiobookSupport independent Christian Authors.Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qY574OAuthor Site: https://screwtapeletterspodcast.com/product/the-devils-story-of-christmas-a-christian-allegory/"A spiritually intense, imaginative retelling of the Nativity from the perspective of Hell’s failed campaign against the coming of Christ."What if Chri
How Trauma Shapes Perception and How We See God - Romas 8
NEW Book "The Devil's Story of Christmas" on Amazon https://amzn.to/4r9xXPSIn Episode 11, we explore how our past experiences with authority can become lenses through which we interpret God, other people, and even the church. Drawing from C.S. Lewis’s Screwtape Letters, especially Letter 2 and the “man in the next pew,” we examine how irritation, disappointment, and projection can redirect our att
Living as a Mature Christian. Colossians 3:15 - Calvary Chapel
Living as a Mature Christian. Colossians 3:15 - Calvary Chapel Tim Phelps’s message focuses on Christian maturity and the deliberate decision every believer must make to grow in Christ. Drawing primarily from Colossians 3, he explains that becoming mature in Christ is not simply something that happens with time—it requires intentionally setting our hearts and minds on the things of God. Tim shares
Solving Spiritual Numbness - Return to Joy! - Romans 12:15
NEW Book "The Devil's Story of Christmas" on Amazon https://amzn.to/4r9xXPSThe episode marks the return of The Screwtape Letters Podcast after the summer break, with Ian and Michael continuing their Lenses series by examining emotional repression and spiritual numbness. They explore how numbness can appear to be maturity when it is actually a form of self-protection. Suppressing pain may feel safe
Lindsay Clancy, Free Will, Spiritual Warfare, & The Devil’s Story of Christmas
After a summer break, Ian and Michael are returning with new episodes, including the completion of our popular Lenses series and a deeper exploration of Confronting Evil in Our Time. With more than 500 copies of the companion book sold, we’re excited to continue exploring the Christian wisdom needed to recognize and confront evil in our time.We’ll also be expanding our journey through the great wo
The Paradox of Patriotism. Surrendering Independence: C.S. Lewis’s Guide to True Freedom
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLIn this special milestone episode of the Screwtape Letters podcast, host Ian explores C.S. Lewis’s nuanced perspective on patriotism, democracy, and freedom to mark America's 250th Independence Day. Drawing from Lewis’s Christian philosophy, the discussio
Listener Questions, Our Journey, Stories, Prayer & What's Coming
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLIn this special listener feedback episode, Ian Faith reflects on the growth of Confronting Evil in Our Time and shares updates on the podcast's co-hosts, including Galen Balinski's exciting expansion into a historic winery and Michael Blueitt’s Montana co
The Safest Road to Hell: Inside The Screwtape Letters with Dr. Michael Ward
Ian Faith interviews Dr. Michael Ward , Oxford scholar, Catholic priest, and leading C.S. Lewis expert, about the depth and relevance of The Screwtape Letters. Dr. Ward traces his lifelong immersion in Lewis's work from childhood, through living at The Kilns, to his Oxford PhD and beyond. The conversation opens with the book's dual purpose: mocking the devil (drawing on Luther and More) while simu
When is it Time to Leave My Church?
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLIan emphasizes the importance of church leadership, community, and transparency. He noted that scandals, financial concerns, and poor leadership have caused many people to question organized religion and seek more authentic faith communities. He advocates
A Spiritual Warfare Bible Study for Individuals or Small Groups | Confronting Evil in Our Time
Amazon Purchase Link $9.99 https://amzn.to/4v9E0ouIn this episode of The Screwtape Letters Podcast: Confronting Evil in Our Time, Ian Faith introduces the Spiritual Warfare Study Guide that accompanies Confronting Evil in Our Time and explains why summer can be a meaningful season for spiritual growth, personal study, and group discussion. Ian shares how the guide was designed to work for individu
Conflict, Fear, and Faith: Learning to Speak the Truth in Love`
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThis episode of The Screwtape Letters podcast explores the tension between conflict, silence, and the slow emotional drift that happens when people suppress honesty instead of engaging in truthful conversation. Building on the previous discussion about th
The Illusion of Strength: Why Self-Reliance Can Weaken Your Faith
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodL This episode explores the “illusion of strength,” arguing that what people often celebrate, self-reliance, toughness, and independence, can actually create distance from God. The hosts suggest that pride in personal strength may become a barrier to faith
Hope for Our Next Generation with Pastor Brandon Walton - Charlie Kirk, TPUSA, and Faith in Our Youth
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThis episode opens with a reflection by Brandon Walton on 1 John 4, grounding the conversation in the idea that true love originates from God and is demonstrated through Christ’s sacrifice. Ian introduces a young guest, Brandon Walton, and they talk about
Fear of Disapproval: Breaking Free from the Need to Be Liked
This episode of The Screwtape Letters podcast explores the “fear of disapproval” as part of the Lenses series, shifting from the previous topic of controlling others to examining what controls us—specifically, the need for validation. The hosts unpack how this fear often begins in childhood, where the desire to belong can lead to compromising personal values. Whether it’s peer pressure, performanc
Identity in Christ, Not in Usefulness: Breaking Free from the “Needed” Trap
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThis episode of The Screwtape Letters podcast builds on the previous discussion of urgency by introducing a new lens: “the need to be needed.” The hosts explore how this desire can masquerade as care, purpose, or love, while actually being rooted in contr
URGENCY Lenses: Why Slowing Down Leads to Clarity and Peace
This episode of The Screwtape Letters podcast continues the “lenses” series by exploring the “lens of urgency” and how it fuels anxiety. The hosts reflect on how modern culture equates speed with significance, creating a false sense that constant busyness equals productivity or success. They challenge this idea, emphasizing that rushing often leads to poor decisions, mistakes, and lack of clarity.
The Humble King: Lessons from Palm Sunday and the Road to Easter
In this episode of the Screwtape Letters Podcast, Ian celebrates Easter week and talks about Jesus accepting what God had laid before him. Ian reflects on the importance of establishing “constants” in life that keep us grounded. Drawing inspiration from The Screwtape Letters, he explains how steady rhythms, such as regular church attendance or small group gatherings, can ground a person spirituall
The Familiarity Trap: How Comfort Is Quietly Stunting Your Growth
This episode centers on the “familiarity trap,” the subtle danger of becoming too comfortable in life, relationships, and faith. The hosts reflect on how people often tie their identity to performance and then drift into routines where nothing feels wrong, but growth quietly stops. In a world of endless choice and convenience, especially in modern American culture, people can build comfortable ech
Beyond the Mask: Who Are You Without Your Achievements?
This episode centers on the concept of “lenses”—the internal frameworks through which people interpret life, and how those lenses shape relationships, identity, and spiritual health. A key focus is the “gap” between people, especially in a father-son relationship: the unspoken thoughts, emotions, and misunderstandings that can quietly define connection. The hosts, Ian and Micheal, emphasize that v
Survival Lenses: How Childhood Shapes Who We Think We Are
In this episode of Confronting Evil in Our Time, hosts Ian and Micheal continue their “Lenses” series, exploring how the ways we interpret life are often shaped long before we realize it. A lens is not simply what we believe; it is the framework through which we interpret every experience. Many of these lenses are formed in childhood, through family dynamics, stability or instability at home, and
Broken Lenses: How Spiritual Distortion Shapes Our Lives
Introducing our new co-host, Micheal Blueitt, and the "Lenses" seriesIn this episode of The Screwtape Letters podcast: Confronting Evil in Our Time, host Ian Faith introduces new co-host Micheal Blueitt, launching a year-long deep dive into Lenses. The conversation centers on the subtle strategies of spiritual warfare first explored by C. S. Lewis, particularly distraction. Rather than dramatic ev
Battlefields, Boardrooms, and the Brink of Heaven. An extraordinary testimony of grace, forgiveness, and the sovereign hope of Christ.
The Screwtape Letters: Confronting Evil in Our Time podcast, hosted by Ian Faith, explores the real-world spiritual battles affecting families, faith, and peace. Born out of a desire to confront evil honestly rather than pretend everything is fine, the podcast blends biblical teaching, personal testimony, and practical encouragement to help listeners recognize spiritual deception, reject it, and p
Review of The Screwtape Letters On Stage Theatre Production
Ian Faith offers a thoughtful and appreciative review of The Screwtape Letters on stage, presented by Max McLean and Fellowship for Performing Arts at the Herberger Theatre in Phoenix. Approaching the production with both deep familiarity and cautious expectation as a longtime student of C. S. Lewis, Faith finds that the adaptation successfully honors Lewis’s original intent. Rather than leaning i
Mere Christianity in Real Life: Confronting Evil, Unity, and Wisdom with David Bates - Pints with Jack
This episode of The Screwtape Letters Podcast: Confronting Evil in Our Time features an in-depth interview with David Bates, co-founder and host of the long-running C.S. Lewis podcast Pints with Jack. Ian Faith and Galen Balinski open by sharing the heart behind their own devotional and podcast, born out of real spiritual battles, and welcome David as both a friend and an early supporter of their
Catharsis Rage. Confronting These Evil Outbursts. “Are you done?”
The episode centers on the idea of catharsis, its roots in Greek tragedy and how it shows up today in social media outrage, reality TV, and public emotional outbursts. Ian and Galen contrast classical and modern understandings of catharsis with Christian wisdom, arguing that while emotional release is often celebrated as healthy or therapeutic, unrestrained emotion can become destructive when deta
FREE Audio Book Sample - Chapter 15 Reading, "Breaking Anxiety's Grip"
Ian Faith Co-Author of Confronting Evil in Our Time provides a reading of Chapter 15, "Breaking Anxiety's Grip.”Introduction: In the quiet of his study, C.S. Lewis leaned forward, his fingers tracing the delicate lines of the manuscript that explores one of humanity's most profound spiritual struggles. Anxiety, he understood, was not merely an emotion but a demonic strategy, a subtle weapon design
Max McLean: Faith, C.S. Lewis, Theater, and the Screwtape Letters
This episode is an in-depth interview with Max McLean, an award-winning actor, producer, and founder of Fellowship for Performing Arts, whose career has been devoted to bringing Christian literature and Scripture to life on stage, screen, and audio. McLean is best known for his acclaimed portrayal of Screwtape in the stage adaptation of The Screwtape Letters and for portraying C. S. Lewis in The M
Sunday Update: Balancing Prayer and Action: Faith, Work, and the Legacy of C. S. Lewis
In this episode of The Screwtape Letters: Confronting Evil in Our Time, Ian opens with prayer and a teaching on the biblical relationship between faith and work, stressing that God calls believers to active obedience, not passive spirituality. Drawing from Scripture, he emphasizes integrity, diligence, and purposeful action, encouraging listeners to “sow seeds” through faithful effort rather than
Freedom for Venezuela: Confronting Evil, A Moral Reckoning
In this special episode, Ian and Galen examine the recent freedom movement in Venezuela through a moral and biblical lens, challenging listeners to look beyond politics and international law to confront clear acts of evil. They frame the situation as a test of moral clarity, comparing inaction in the face of oppression to ignoring the abuse of an innocent victim. By drawing on contemporary and his
Seth Leibsohn Radio Show AM960 Interview with Ian Faith
Ian Faith’s appearance on the Seth Leibsohn Radio Show, Dec 31st, 2025 where Leibsohn shares how deeply moved he was by Confronting Evil in Our Time, a Christian devotional inspired by Lewis’s work. The discussion centers on how a paraphrased Screwtape insight about “noise” drowning out the voice of God became a catalyst for the book and podcast. Faith explains that spiritual warfare is usually qu
Stage 4 to Cancer Free: The Miracle Patient Interview with Dan Thompson ~ Full Exclusive Interview
Hear the story about a family man who had stage 4 metastasized cancer in multiple forms, how he heard the voice of God and what He told him, and how he was healed through his faith in Christ.After enjoying Christmas with your family. If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThis interview with D
The Coming of Christ. A Four-Part Christmas Journey. Ep4 Those Who Found Him: Shepherds and Magi
This final episode of the Christmas series concludes the Screwtape Letters–themed exploration of Jesus’ birth by focusing on the immediate aftermath and the first witnesses to Christ’s arrival. Ian explains the meaning of Jesus’ name, Yeshua, “Yahweh saves,” and shows how it encapsulates God’s redemptive purpose. Drawing primarily from Luke 2, he highlights the angelic announcement to the shepherd
The Coming of Christ. A Four-Part Christmas Journey. Ep3: The Journey: Bethlehem and the Birth of Jesus
In this episode, Ian continues his Christmas series by walking listeners through the journey of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus. He explains the historical and biblical context behind Caesar Augustus’ census, which required Joseph to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy. Ian highlights Joseph’s obedience to earthly authority while remaining faith
Celebrate Christmas - A Listener Thank You Episode
After enjoying Christmas with your family. If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThe episode opens with lighthearted conversation about Christmas memories before turning to its central message: Celebrate Christmas intentionally. The hosts thank listeners for their support throughout the year
The Coming of Christ. A Four-Part Christmas Journey. Ep2: Two Mothers, One Miracle: Elizabeth and Mary
The heart of this story unfolds around two remarkable women, Elizabeth and Mary, whom God chose to carry the most significant children in human history. Elizabeth, long barren and advanced in years, receives a miraculous promise through the angel Gabriel that she will bear a son, John the Baptist. Her husband, Zechariah, encounters the angel while serving in the temple, and though he doubts the me
The Coming of Christ. A Four-Part Christmas Journey. Ep1: Longing for a Savior: Old Testament Prophecies.
EPISODE 1 — “Longing for a Savior: Old Testament Prophecies”This special four-part Christmas series opens with the story behind the story: the sweeping line of Old Testament prophecies that all point to the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Tracing the narrative from the Garden of Eden, through God’s covenant with Abraham, and on to the promises made to King David, the episode shows how Christmas is no
BREAKING: Man of the Year: Charlie Kirk.
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLBREAKING: The Screwtape Letters Podcast: Confronting Evil in Our Time announces their Man of the Year: Charlie Kirk, a man whose life, work, and faith shaped countless people. They reject the term “assassinated,” insisting he was murdered for what he stoo
C. S. Lewis’s Journey of Faith
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThis episode talks about C. S. Lewis’s Journey of Faith. The Screwtape Letters: Confronting Evil in Our Time podcast hosts Ian Faith and Galen Balinski unpack each of C.S. Lewis’s letters to expose how demonic forces work to separate people from God today
When Heaven Rejoices - Letter #31: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLIan and Galen celebrated their book’s achievement of reaching #1 in an Amazon category, recognizing the significance to the Christian marketplace. They used this success as a springboard to deepen their podcast’s focus, tackling the profound biblical them
Confronting Evil in Our Time, The Book is Here!
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLIan opened the episode by explaining the document-signing process for their upcoming book and introducing The Screwtape Letters Podcast, which explores confronting evil in today’s world. He invited listeners to watch the video version on Rumble, where the
Be Strong in the Lord - Letter #30: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLIn the second-to-last episode of season two of The Screwtape Letters podcast, hosts Ian and Galen unpack the Easter egg in the penultimate letter, focusing on spiritual warfare amid literal wartime chaos. As World War II air raids intensify, the patient r
Cowards Will Suffer a Second Death - Letter #29: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLSeason two of the Screwtape Letters Podcast: Confronting Evil in Our Time opens with hosts Ian and Galen diving into the biblical “Easter eggs” found in C.S. Lewis’s letters. They reflect on their work developing a companion book and turn to discuss the r
Unsung Hero: David Smallbone, Faith, Family, for King + Country, Rebecca St. James, and Trials that Shaped a Legacy of Worship
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLOur conversation on this episode of the Screwtape Letters Podcast is a powerful interview with David Smallbone, music executive, father of Rebecca St. James and for King + Country, and the subject of the film Unsung Hero. Smallbone recounts the devastatin
The Parable of the Sower - Letter #28: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThe hosts return to the Screwtape Letters Podcast to continue season two, reflecting on both personal trials and the weight of faith. Galen shares about his mother-in-law’s passing after a season of hospice care, tying this life event to the theme of “fin
Courage in the Face of Darkness: A Special Tribute to Charlie Kirk
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThis special episode begins with the weight of shock and grief over Charlie Kirk’s assassination, acknowledging the pain felt by many while holding onto hope in God’s nearness to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). The episode frames Charlie’s death not only
Confronting Sexual Temptation in Today's World: Boundaries, Battles, and Blessings
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThis episode of the Screwtape Letters podcast focuses on sexual temptation, sin, and God's design for sexuality, featuring guest Michael Blueitt, who shares his personal journey and passion for men's ministry. The conversation explores why sexual temptati
Sermon: Finding Comfort in Death: Living Fully with Hope in Christ
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLIn this sermon, Ian Faith addresses the reality of death, acknowledging the fear, grief, and anxiety it brings, especially when loved ones pass. Using Psalm 34:18 and Psalm 23:4, he reminds listeners that God is close to the brokenhearted and provides com
Confronting Evil in Our Time: Staying Vigilant and Faithful (Labor Day Edition)
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThis week, Ian will be flying solo, as Galen is away dealing with family matters, and I’d ask everyone to keep him and his loved ones in prayer for healing and peace. As we head into Labor Day, with summer winding down in the north and spring arriving in
Give us this day our daily bread - Letter #27: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThe discussion on the podcast episode centers around the enduring significance of the Lord's Prayer, particularly the phrase “give us this day our daily bread,” as an essential part of Christian spiritual discipline. The hosts highlight Lewis’s perspectiv
Love Your Neighbor As Yourself - Letter #26: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLIn this episode of the Screwtape Letters podcast, the hosts dive into the nuanced, often misinterpreted biblical command to "love your neighbor as yourself," as discussed in one of C.S. Lewis's letters. They emphasize that the familiar phrase is frequentl
Was “The Toast from Hell” Added to Bury C.S. Lewis’s Truth About Evil?
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThe Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis was first published in February 1942 as a series of epistolary satirical letters from a senior demon, Screwtape, instructing his nephew Wormwood on tempting a human soul. It was originally serialized in The Guardian du
Mere Christianity - Letter #25: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThe podcast episode explores the depth and intentionality behind C.S. Lewis's "The Screwtape Letters," highlighting how Lewis subtly weaves biblical motifs and spiritual truths into his writing. The hosts appreciate Lewis’s creative use of "Easter eggs" f
Spiritual Pride - Letter #24: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThe episode opens with the hosts highlighting the importance of prayer and faith within the Christian community, sharing a personal request for prayers for a sick child and recognizing how acts of faith and gratitude can inspire others. The hosts emphasiz
Satan Himself Masquerades as an Angel of Light - Letter #23: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodL“Letter 23 is so powerful.” Ian and Galen, hosts of the Screwtape Letters Podcast: Confronting Evil in Our Time, explore the biblical "Easter eggs" implanted by C.S. Lewis in each letter of his classic work. Ian notes this particular letter was omitted fr
At His Right Hand are Pleasures Forevermore - Letter #22: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLIn this episode of the Screwtape Letters Podcast, the hosts revisit C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters with a focus on uncovering biblical “Easter eggs” and practical theology relevant to confronting evil in modern times. They emphasize that understanding
We Have Been Bought With A Price - Letter #21: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLIn this episode of the Screwtape Letters podcast, the hosts delve into Letter 21, focusing on the recurring theme of ownership and stewardship as presented by C.S. Lewis. They discuss how Lewis weaves biblical concepts—sometimes subtly, sometimes overtly—
Temptations of the Flesh - Letter #20: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThe conversation centers on a podcast episode analyzing C.S. Lewis's "The Screwtape Letters," particularly the sections addressing sexuality, temptation, and the archetypes of women that men are drawn to. The hosts discuss Lewis's concepts of the "terrest
Love Your God With All Your Heart - Letter #19: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThe conversation between Ian and Galen centers on themes of love, sacrifice, and the nature of divine and human relationships, drawing heavily on biblical ideas and C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters. Jesus teaches that the greatest commandment is to “lov
Sex, Love, Marriage, and Divorce - Letter #18: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThe conversation centers on the themes of sex, love, marriage, and divorce from a biblical perspective. The hosts examine how the demonic, as depicted by C.S. Lewis, targets human sexuality and relationships by distorting God's intended design. They argue
Self-Control Over Deadly Sins - Letter #17: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThe commentary centers on a podcast episode discussing biblical themes-specifically gluttony and self-control in C.S. Lewis’ "The Screwtape Letters." The hosts explore how Lewis redefines gluttony, not merely as overeating but as an obsession with food’s
Devil in Denominations - Letter #16: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThe conversation focuses on a deeper exploration of Letter 16 that was omitted from the abridged audio versions. The hosts discuss the editorial decision to exclude this Letter, emphasizing its significant relevance and the nuanced issues it raises about
Spiritual Warfare - Letter #15: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLIan and Galen delve into the biblical "Easter eggs"—hidden scriptural references and deeper themes—within Letter 15 from C.S. Lewis’s classic work. They highlight how the demonic perspective in the letter trivializes World War II, framing it as insignific
Humility, Pride, and Charity - Letter #14: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLIn this episode of the Screwtape Letters podcast, we explore the theme of humility. Pride is the enemy of humility, and even an awareness of one's own humility can be twisted into pride, a tactic the demonic would exploit. It is emphasized that true humil
Repentance, Grace, and Works - Letter #13: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThe conversation centers on the concept of repentance, particularly its biblical significance and practical implications. The discussion begins by unpacking the meaning of repentance, which is described as a heartfelt transformation involving a conscious
Book of Common Prayer - Letter #12: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLScrewtape Letters 12 specifically focuses on the insidious nature of small distractions and sins that gradually pull individuals away from their faith. The hosts discuss how it's often not the "big sins" but rather the accumulation of trivial, seemingly h
The Scoffer of Proverbs is Deceived - Letter #11: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLLetter 11 of C.S. Lewis's "The Screwtape Letters" explores the theme of humor and its influence on spiritual life, drawing parallels between Lewis's work and biblical wisdom.The discussion begins by connecting Letter 11 to the previous letter, emphasizing
Christ Redeems - Letter #10: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThe podcast discusses Letter 10 from C.S. Lewis's "The Screwtape Letters." The hosts explore the theme of how our associations and friendships can significantly influence our character and moral development. They reference 1 Corinthians 15:33, "Bad compan
Psalm 22 - God, why have you forsaken me? Letter #9: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThe podcast analyzes C.S. Lewis’s Letter 9 from The Screwtape Letters, focusing on spiritual undulation—the natural highs and lows in a believer’s life. The hosts emphasize how demonic forces exploit these "troughs" (low points) to tempt individuals with
Replicas - Doctrine of the Imago Dei - Letter #8: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThe podcast episode explores Letter 8 from C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters, focusing on two central themes: the “law of undulation” and the doctrine of the Imago Dei (Image of God). The law of undulation describes life’s natural rhythm of highs and low
God Reveals, the Demonic Hide - Letter #7: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLLetter 7’s emphasis is on demonic concealment. The hosts contrast Satan’s hidden influence with God’s self-revelation through Christ and the Holy Spirit. They cite Ephesians 6:12 (“powers and principalities”) and Daniel’s delayed angelic answer (Daniel 10
Our Daily Bread, God’s Will Be Done - Letter #6: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
Confronting Evil in Our Time - Pre-Order Book Today and Save! 🙏Reserve your signed, first edition copy Limited availability. Bless a friend with a copy.https://screwtapeletterspodcast.com/confronting-evil-in-our-time-the-book/Letter Six deals with fear and anxiety. The easter egg is “Our daily bread - God’s will be done.Let’s explore the concept of accepting present tribulations and saying "Thy wi
The Passion of Christ - Letter #5: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLJohn 15:13, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” This letter explores the profound concept of suffering as a pathway to redemption. Suffering is an inherent part of the human experience, drawing parallels bet
The Importance of Prayer - Letter #4: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLKneeling Before the Throne: Insights on Prayer from The Screwtape Letters. The whole Letter makes so many references to prayer, the need for it, and its efficacy, as well as how demonic forces attempt to discourage us from engaging in it.We explored the d
The Prodigal Son - Letter #3: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThe podcast discusses C.S. Lewis's "Screwtape Letters" and focuses on a biblical reference to the Parable of the Prodigal Son hidden within the text. The hosts explore how Lewis cleverly embeds this biblical story as an "Easter egg" in the narrative, spec
The Universal Church - Letter #2: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThe podcast discusses the second letter in C.S. Lewis's "The Screwtape Letters", focusing on hidden biblical references and theological themes. The hosts explore the concept of "the fool" as used in the text, examining how the demonic perspective mocks a
Jesus’ Incarnation - Letter #1: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters: A Theological Journey
If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLSeason 2 of the Screwtape Letters podcast explores biblical "Easter eggs" hidden in CS Lewis's "Screwtape Letters", focusing specifically on the theological concept of incarnation in the first letter. They aim to provide short, insightful episodes that un
