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