Does Lewis' moral argument carry any weight? Is CS Lewis still relevant? If so, is that only for Christians? Are... more

November 29th, CS Lewis' birthday, marks CS Lewis Reading Day and the theme this year is friendship. To celebrate, we... more

In the second part of Dan Barker and Dr Carolyn Weber's discussion about CS Lewis' relevance, Dan points out some... more

On November 22nd 1963, Clive Staples Lewis – Jack to his friends – died in Oxford, England. However, 61 years... more

Ruth Jackson spoke to singer-songwriter Sarah Hawkyard who describes Mere Christianity as a "game changer", which "hooked" her onto Christianity.... more

Dr Curtis White's PhD focuses on the relationship, work and theology of CS Lewis and TS Eliot. Here, he highlights... more

How did Lewis approach ecstatic experiences, particularly in light of his Ulster Protestant background? Dr David Clare of Mary Immaculate... more

How did Lewis approach moments of religious ecstasy? Dr David Clare of Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick explores this... more

When scaffolder Scott Tuohy heard a quotation from CS Lewis while attending an Alpha course, he was so profoundly moved... more

Would Lewis have any advice for anyone struggling to make sense of their emotions? How do we respond to a... more

​Why are we often hesitant to talk about our feelings? What did Lewis mean by “joy” and how did he... more

How does having a better understanding of a "big picture" give us hope, particularly in the midst of mental health... more

What did Lewis mean by "big pictures" and how did he use them in his work? How can he help... more

How can our individual stories find new meaning and significance from Christianity's "grand story"? In what ways did Lewis tell... more

Which stories impacted Lewis as a young child? Why is story so important? How does imagination help convey truth? What... more

Professor Alister McGrath continues to explore how we can use CS Lewis as a resource for our Christian life. How... more

How did CS Lewis live out his Christian faith? What practical tools or approaches can he offer to inform our... more

How did CS Lewis translate Christianity for ordinary people? What would he say to our post-Christian culture? Can Lewis help... more

Did Lewis want to rewrite some of his earlier work on suffering in light of his own experience of pain... more

How does Lewis perceive the Fall? Is he able to reconcile it with an evolutionary model? Where does the cross... more

Can pain ever be good for us? What about children with cancer? How do we account for animal suffering? Will... more

Dr Philip Tallon, Associate Professor of Theology and Dean of The School of Christian Thought at Houston Christian University, unpacks... more

Can Lewis still speak to us today? Following the death of his father as a child, Afrikaner pastor Johan Erasmus... more

Hollywood director Matthew Brown, who directed and co-wrote Freud's Last Session, shares his thoughts on two of the greatest minds... more

We continue our conversation with Professor Alister McGrath answering live questions, including who influenced Lewis’ faith journey, whether there’s an... more

Professor Alister McGrath joined Ruth Jackson for a webinar answering live questions about CS Lewis, including how Lewis used modern... more

In this third and final part, Rev Dr Malcolm Guite, Life Fellow of Girton College, Cambridge University answers questions about... more

In the second part of his presentation, Rev Dr Malcolm Guite, Life Fellow of Girton College, Cambridge University shares his... more

Rev Dr Malcolm Guite, Life Fellow of Girton College, Cambridge University shares his thoughts about Lewis' imaginative vision as a... more

As we approach the one year anniversary of apologist Tim Keller's death on May 19th, we caught up with his... more

Did Jesus have favourites? What does good friendship look like? Can we can call God friend? Why does Lewis consider... more

Phil Knox, author of The Best of Friends, explores what Lewis said about friendship. Why have we neglected friendship? What... more

What were the significant points of contention between Lewis and Tolkien? Where did they differ on theology? How did they... more

Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien’s Faith explores what Lewis and Tolkien thought of each other when they first met. How... more

Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien’s Faith explores what JRR Tolkien meant when he described The Lord of the Rings as... more

Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien’s Faith, shares some of the traumatic events in JRR Tolkien's life, such as the death... more

We continue our conversation with Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien's Faith. How would Tolkien have celebrated Holy Week? How... more

Ahead of Tolkien Reading Day on 25th March, Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien's Faith, shares her thoughts about Tolkien’s... more

The microphone is turned on Ruth Jackson as she is interviewed by David Bates from Pints With Jack. Originally broadcast... more

Dr Jason Lepojärvi, CS Lewis associate professor of theology and literature at George Fox University and director of the CS... more

In this final episode on The Space Trilogy, Alister McGrath finishes his discussion on That Hideous Strength, looking particularly at... more

Alister McGrath looks at what Lewis thought of women, sexuality and marriage. Are any of the characters in That Hideous... more

Alister McGrath continues to discuss the final book of CS Lewis’ science fiction trilogy. What are Lewis' thoughts on education?... more

Alister McGrath explores how CS Lewis addresses the perceived conflict between God and science in That Hideous Strength. What insights... more

Alister McGrath continues to dive into some of the key themes in the final book of CS Lewis' science fiction... more

Professor Alister McGrath explores the final book of CS Lewis’ space trilogy, That Hideous Strength, looking at some of its key themes,... more

Associate Professor Sarah Irving-Stonebraker shares how significant CS Lewis was in her journey from atheism to Christianity. As an academic historian, she... more

In the second part of his discussion about why The Narnia Chronicles make him cry, evangelist Phil Knox looks at... more

"Daddy, why are you crying? It's only a lion!" Evangelist Phil Knox shares his experience of reading The Narnia Chronicles... more

What did Lewis say about Christmas? David Bates from Pints With Jack discusses some of Lewis' poetry and prose on this... more

David Bates of Pints With Jack shares his final thoughts with Ruth Jackson about CS Lewis and Christmas. Is there... more

David Bates from Pints With Jack shares some of CS Lewis' thoughts about Christmas. What are some of his key... more

In the final part of their discussion on whether CS Lewis is still relevant 60 years after his death, Professor... more

Professor Alister McGrath and Ruth Jackson continue their discussion about whether CS Lewis is still relevant. Was he something of... more

On November 22nd 1963, Clive Staples Lewis – Jack to his friends – died in Oxford, England. 60 years after... more

David Bates and his team at Pints With Jack have helped establish a day to celebrate CS Lewis and his... more

Ruth Jackson speaks to David Bates from the Pints With Jack podcast about how a local book club became a... more

Dr Carolyn Weber, author of Surprised by Oxford, shares her fascinating story of coming to faith from atheism at Oxford... more

Looking at Perelendra, Alister McGrath explores key questions raised by CS Lewis: What is good? Should we be frightened of... more

Alister McGrath continues to discuss Perelandra, looking particularly at the topics of evil, suffering, sin, demon possession and divine justice.... more

Alister McGrath unpacks some of the theology within the second book of the Space Trilogy. What was Lewis' understanding of... more

We continue our conversation on Perelandra, with Alister McGrath reflecting on questions around pleasure, gender and sex. What is gender?... more

Professor Alister McGrath explores the second book of CS Lewis' space trilogy, Perelandra, looking at some of its key themes, characters and... more

In the final episode on Out of the Silent Planet, Alister McGrath explores Lewis' depiction of humanity, death, evolution and... more

Alister McGrath continues to explore Out of the Silent Planet, looking at some of CS Lewis' language around love and... more

Looking at Out of the Silent Planet, Professor Alister McGrath discusses whether nakedness within the book is significant. Plus, they look... more

As we delve into the first book of the trilogy, Out of the Silent Planet, Professor Alister McGrath looks at... more

Alister McGrath concludes his introduction to Lewis’ Space Trilogy by exploring parallels with The Chronicles of Narnia. He offers tips... more

Alister McGrath explores some of the theological themes within Lewis’ trilogy, such as incarnation, atonement and the problem of evil.... more

We dive into some of the important issues explored in Lewis’ Space Trilogy. Why was he so vehemently opposed to... more

Alister McGrath continues to explore questions raised by Lewis' Space Trilogy - were any characters inspired by his "strange" Oxford... more

Professor Alister McGrath looks at the intended audience of CS Lewis' Space Trilogy and explores some of the influences behind... more

​Many people don’t even realise CS Lewis wrote science fiction, much less have perused these three colossal volumes. So, why... more

In the final part of this replay of an Unbelievable show, originally broadcast in October 2010, Justin Brierley speaks to... more

In the third part of this replay of an Unbelievable show, originally broadcast in October 2010, Justin Brierley speaks to... more

In the second part of this replay of an Unbelievable show, originally broadcast in October 2010, Justin Brierley speaks to... more

60 years after his death people continue to read, use and quote CS Lewis’ apologetics works. In this replay of... more

Dr Jennifer Woodruff Tait, managing editor of Christian History magazine, shares some of her thoughts around why CS Lewis continues... more

In this special episode following the death of Tim Keller on Friday 19th May, Ruth Jackson speaks to Collin Hansen,... more

Dr Sharon Jones, who teaches at Stranmillis University College, explores floral particulars in Lewis' works. This talk was originally given... more

University of Iasi PhD candidate Teodora Driscu looks at longing and the image of heaven in Lewis' works, focussing particularly... more

Drama and theatre studies lecturer Dr David Clare explores four plays about Lewis that downplay his Ulster background. This talk... more

English lecturer Dr Sarah Waters answers questions about Out of the Silent Planet, following her presentation at CS Lewis symposium... more

English lecturer Dr Sarah Waters shares her insights into one of CS Lewis' science fiction books, particularly in regards to... more

In the final episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we look at why someone who... more

In the 14th episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we look at Lewis' deep anguish... more

In this special episode, we take a break from our series on Professor Alister McGrath's seminal biography, CS Lewis: A... more

In the 13th episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we cover some of the more... more

In the twelfth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we look at the character of... more

In the eleventh episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we hear the inspiration behind the... more

In the tenth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we explore the professional setbacks and... more

In the ninth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we look at some of Lewis'... more

In the eighth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, Professor Alister McGrath shares some of... more

In the seventh episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we explore why Lewis never used... more

In the sixth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we explore Lewis' faith journey, looking... more

In the fifth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we look at some key moments... more

In the fourth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we dive into Lewis' first few... more

In the third episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we explore Lewis' experience of the... more

In the second episode of a new series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we look at why Lewis... more

In this first episode of a new series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we look at Lewis’ early... more

As we begin a new year, we pause to remind ourselves of the thought, life and legacy of CS Lewis.... more

There is something inherently Christmassy about The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and a church in the North East... more

What did Christmas mean to CS Lewis? How did he celebrate it? Did he ever write about the festive season?... more

Teri-Anne Cavanagh is training for ordained ministry in the Church of England, but she wasn't always a Christian. CS Lewis... more

Northern Irish artist Ross Wilson BEM talks about his remarkable sculpture The Searcher, which is based on the character of... more

Ruth Jackson continues her conversation with author Joshua Karras who has penned a modern appropriation of The Screwtape Letters. 80... more

80 years after the publication of The Screwtape Letters, young author Joshua Karras has written an appropriation of CS Lewis'... more

Justin Brierley takes podcast listeners on a revealing tour around The Kilns, the house Lewis shared with his brother Warnie... more

Author and pastor Trevin Wax shares why he loves CS Lewis. They look at the relevance of Lewis' writings as... more

Ruth Jackson speaks to author and pastor Trevin Wax about CS Lewis. They discuss numerous topics including objective truth, Christian... more

The second part of a conversation between philosopher Mark Vernon and poet-theologian Malcolm Guite on the spiritual journeys of The... more

Mark Vernon, author of ‘A Secret History of Christianity: Jesus, the last Inkling and the evolution of consciousness’ engages with... more

Holly Ordway grew up as an atheist before converting to Christianity in her adult years. The fantasy work of CS... more

In this second part of a live kids Q&A on Narnia, recorded at Oxford University, Dr Michael Ward continues to... more

Recorded live at Oxford University, Narnia expert Dr Michael Ward engages with a panel of young people with a variety... more

On Thursday September 8th Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, died aged 96. In this special one-off episode about the Queen... more

In the third part of their discussion David Marshall tells Justin Brierley about his own time as a missionary in... more

My sister Susan,” answered Peter shortly and gravely, “is no longer a friend of Narnia.”   Philip Pullman and JK Rowling have... more

'The Case for Aslan: Evidence for Jesus in the land of Narnia' examines how Lewis employed Christian apologetics throughout the... more

Alister McGrath joins Justin Brierley and a panel of Christian thinkers, scientists and church leaders to take audience questions on... more

Recorded live at Unbelievable? the Conference 2022, Justin Brierley leads a panel including Alister McGrath, Sharon Dirckx, John Wyatt, Skye... more

Prof Alister McGrath draws on CS Lewis and scripture to encourage Christians to live out their vocation and make a... more

'If we are all going to be destroyed by an atomic bomb, let that bomb when it comes find us... more

'The Weight of Glory' is a sermon that CS Lewis preached at the University Church of St Mary the Virgin,... more

Oringally published in 1942 this essay argues that humans often turn 'second order' things such as music, art, romatic love... more

Originally given as a talk in 1945, this was the first piece of Lewis' writing that Alister Mcgrath ever read... more

This essay originally took the form of a talk at the Socratic club in Oxford in 1952. Lewis explains the... more

Originally preached a sermon in 1945, this essay by Lewis uses the imagery of a diver to explain the significance... more

CS Lewis discusses the importance of 'myth' in this critique of those who want to 'demythologise' Christianity. He explains why... more

Originally published in 1943 in a Christian magazine, 'Dogma and the Universe' sees Lewis look at the fact that modern... more

We begin season 6 of the CS Lewis podcast looking at a number of CS Lewis' shorter articles, essays and... more

Alister McGrath continues to respond to listener questions about science, faith and doubt (and CS Lewis!) in the second part... more

Alister McGrath talks about his memoir 'Through a Glass Darkly: Journeys Through Science, Faith & Doubt' in the first part... more

The Four Loves (1960) is a reflection on four types of love - affection, friendship, eros and charity. Alister examines... more

Reflections On The Psalms (1958) is CS Lewis' only book that directly comments on the Bible. Alister explains why Lewis... more

Surprised By Joy (1955) is CS Lewis' 'spiritual autobiography of his conversion experience. Alister draws out the lessons his life... more

The Great Divorce (1945) is an unusual story told from the perspective of passengers on a 'day trip' from hell... more

The Screwtape Letters (1942) saw CS Lewis rise to international prominence as an author. Alister and Justin talk about its... more

The Problem Of Pain (1940) was CS Lewis' apologetic on the problem of God & suffering. Alister reviews its content... more

Published in 1933, Pilgrim's Regress was Lewis' first book written after his conversion. Modelled after Bunyan's 'Pilgrim's Progress', Alister explains... more

In this new season of the podcast hosted by Justin, Alister introduces seven of CS Lewis' popualr Christian works. + For... more

Alister takes audience Q&A on Jesus, CS Lewis and evangelism. From Unbelievable? the Conference 2013 + For more from the podcast... more

Alister McGrath's talk at Unbelievable? the Conference 2013 on 'Jesus the Lunatic?'. + For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com + For our... more

Alister concludes this season of the podcast looking at the different ways Lewis and Tolkien expressed the Christian story through... more

CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien, two of the greatest writers of the 20th Century,  were good friends. So how did... more

Why is the concept of friendship in books such as The Four Loves, so important to Lewis? How did Lewis'... more

Who were Lewis' closest friends from childhood and as an adult? Who were the Inklings and which pub did they... more

Alister and Justin continue their conversation on what Lewis' writings have to say to our modern technological age including the... more

What do Lewis' writings such as 'The Abolition of Man' and 'That Hideous Strength' have to say to the rise... more

Alister McGrath and Justin Brierley continue their conversation on the 'meaning crisis' in the West and how Lewis' wisdom applies... more

In Season 4 of the podcast, Alister McGrath and Justin Brierley discuss the 'meaning crisis' in the West, how Lewis... more

Michael Ward, William Lane Craig, Michael Ramsden, Jeanette Sears, Peter S Williams and Judith Wolfe take part in a panel... more

Poet, priest and author Malcolm Guite speaks on "Telling the Truth Through Imaginative Fiction" in this second lecture from the... more

To mark the 50th Anniverary of CS Lewis' death in 2013, Westminster Abbey hosted the CS Lewis Symposium. In this... more

Justin Brierley continues his conversation with Max McLean, writer and star of the new movie CS Lewis: The Most Reluctant... more

Justin Brierley speaks to Max McLean, writer and star of the new movie CS Lewis: The Most Reluctant Convert. For the... more

Justin Brierley speaks to CS Lewis scholar Michael Ward about his new book 'After Humanity: A guide to CS Lewis'... more

Professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about The Last Battle, focussing on difficult questions around topics such as racism,... more

Professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about one of the darkest books in the Narnia series – The Silver... more

Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, looking at difficult topics such as human... more

Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about Prince Caspian, focussing on painful questions such as the apparent silence of God.... more

Professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about The Horse and His Boy, looking at pertinent issues such as inequality,... more

Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about Lewis’ most famous book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, unpacking some... more

Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson about The Magician’s Nephew, focussing on topics such as creation, suffering and how the... more

In the first episode of the third series of The C.S. Lewis Podcast, professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson... more

Alister McGrath answers audience questions following his lecture on CS Lewis the Storyteller. For more from the podcast http://www.cslewispodcast.com

Part 1 of two bonus episodes featuing a talk by Alister McGrath from Unbelievable? the Conference 2013 on the way... more

In the eighth episode of the second series of The C.S. Lewis Podcast, professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson... more

In the seventh episode of the second series of The C.S. Lewis Podcast, professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson... more

In the sixth episode of the second series of The C.S. Lewis Podcast, professor Alister McGrath speaks to Ruth Jackson... more