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Two brothers journey through C.S. Lewis’ life and works, one book and one episode at a time.


    • Jun 3, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    The Efficacy of Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 50:17


    Andrew and Thornton discuss another C.S. Lewis essay written at the end of Lewis' life. He talks about how we can know if prayer is effective and how Christians should view prayer.  We had some audio and technical issues so please forgive the low quality. Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis.

    The Most Reluctant Convert

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 28:14


    Andrew and Thornton give their review of the recent C.S. Lewis movie "The Most Reluctant Convert". You can purchase the movie here: https://cslewismovie.com/  Also, here is the Tolkien movie they reference: Tolkien  Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis.

    Surprised by Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 56:43


    Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's memoir. Lewis explains his emotional and spiritual journey from atheism to Christianity. Episode Outline: Banter Background and Context Overview of the Book Criticisms of the Book Mentions and References in Popular Culture Thornton and Andrew's Testimonies Game: CS Lewis Mad Lib References in Episode: Wordsworth's Surprised by Joy poem The Most Reluctant Convert Website Wallpaper Revival's Surprised by Joy album Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis.

    The Weight of Glory - Essay

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 32:28


    Andrew and Thornton discuss another C.S. Lewis essay set during the beginning years of WWII. Lewis gives a biblical explanation of glory and what it means for the daily Christian walk. Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis.

    Miracles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 42:36


    Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's last formal apologetic work. Lewis's argument helps the brothers see the World and their Faith in a new light. Episode Outline: Banter Background and Context (Broadcasts took place in WWII) Overview of the Book Criticisms of the Book Mentions and References in Popular Culture Thoughts, Analysis, and Favorite Quotes Game: Where did the Miracle occur? References in Episode: Declaration AD Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis.

    Why I'm Not a Pacifist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 38:56


    Andrew and Thornton discuss another C.S. Lewis essay set during the beginning years of WWII. Lewis gives an overview of reasoning and the different forms of conscience to explain why he is not a pacifist. Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis.

    Learning in War-Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 34:53


    Thornton and a new guest discuss a sermon Lewis preached at the start of WWII. If you've ever wondered how someone could justify learning and pursuing culture in the midst of chaos, Lewis provides a few answers and things to think about. Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis  

    Mere Christianity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 55:46


    Taylor and Thornton journey through one of Lewis's best-known works. It's the source of many people's conversion or the rejuvenation of their faith, as Thornton and Taylor can attest. Episode Outline: Banter Background and Context (Broadcasts took place in WWII) Overview of the Book Criticisms of the Book Mentions and References in Popular Culture Thoughts, Analysis, and Favorite Quotes Game: Christian Denomination or Not? References in Episode: Sixpence None the Richer Name Nietzsche's Superman Christian Book March Madness PBS' Freud and Lewis Lewis in His Own Words Narnia Statues in Yorkshire Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis Special thanks to Jeff Summerville for the intro and outro music Also, if you want a deeper dive into Mere Christianity then check out the Pints with Jack podcast which goes chapter by chapter.

    The Problem of Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 80:31


    Taylor and Thornton journey through Lewis's first pure apologetic work. Episode Outline: Banter Background and Context Overview of the Novel Criticisms of the Novel Mentions and References in Popular Culture Thoughts, Analysis, and Favorite Quotes No game this episode for the sake of time. Trust us, we spared you from the super cheesy one we recorded. References in Episode: Wikipedia - The Problem of Pain Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis Special thanks to Jeff Summerville for the new intro and outro music

    The Pilgrim's Regress

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 41:08


    Taylor and Thornton journey through Lewis's first novel after becoming a Christian: The Pilgrim's Regress. Episode Outline: Background and Context Themes Overview of the Novel Thoughts, Analysis, and Favorite Quotes Criticisms of the Novel Mentions and References in Popular Culture Game References in Episode: Discussion about the Female Personifications - Crystal Hurd Blog Notes and Translations for The Pilgrim's Regress Wikipedia - The Pilgrim's Regress Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis

    C.S. Lewis: A Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 40:27


    The biography of our favorite Jack with notes on criticisms of his works, references to him today, and a C.S. Lewis game.

    Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 8:40


    A Primer for our Journey Ahead

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