The C.S. Lewis Book Club

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A book club for C.S. Lewis fans and enthusiasts.

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    • Feb 19, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 47 EPISODES

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    The C.S. Lewis Book Club podcast is an absolute gem for fans of the renowned author. As an agnostic, I was intrigued by the spiritual implications that Lewis baked into his plots and decided to give his book "Mere Christianity" a shot. In my journey through the book, I stumbled upon this podcast and it has been a delightful companion ever since. The hosts, Alex and Dan from Men with Chests, do an exceptional job of not only summarizing the storyline but also unraveling the deeper spiritual meanings behind Lewis' works.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the passion that Alex and Dan have for C.S. Lewis' writing and thinking. Their love for Lewis shines through their discussions, making each episode a joy to listen to. They provide insightful commentary on themes that run through all of Lewis' life and work, not just focusing on the Chronicles of Narnia series. For longtime fans like me who have read various books by Lewis over the years, it's refreshing to dive deep into his other works as well.

    Furthermore, their dynamic as hosts is outstanding. They strike a perfect balance between insightfulness and wit, keeping the podcast engaging throughout. The episodes are well-structured and easy to follow, making it accessible even for those who haven't read along with them recently or at all.

    While The C.S. Lewis Book Club podcast excels in numerous areas, one potential downside is that it may not appeal to those who are unfamiliar with C.S. Lewis or don't have an interest in his works. The discussions can be quite specific to his writing style and philosophy, so it might not capture the attention of listeners who are seeking more general literary discussion.

    In conclusion, this podcast is a must-listen for any C.S. Lewis fan or anyone looking to gain a better understanding of his books. Alex and Dan provide meaningful conversations about their favorite author while maintaining an inclusive and insightful discussion. The C.S. Lewis Book Club podcast has truly become a highlight of my week, and I eagerly anticipate each new episode.



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    Latest episodes from The C.S. Lewis Book Club

    We Still Don't Have Faces: Season 3 Conclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 42:51


    Dan and Alex review and wrap-up season 3. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    Till We Have Faces Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 53:29


    Dan and Alex meet up with book club members Tyler and Angie Panian to wrap up their coverage of Till We Have Faces. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    Till We Have Faces ep 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 60:13


    Dan and Alex discuss book 2 of Till We Have Faces. Next week we wrap up our coverage and talk to some of our book club members. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    Till We Have Faces ep 2 ch 11-21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 60:53


    Dan and Alex discuss chapters 11-21 of book 1 in Till We Have Faces. Next week we will cover book 2. Send us a voice memo! Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    Till We Have Faces pt. 1 ch 1-10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 66:09


    Dan and Alex begin their coverage of Till We Have Faces, starting with chapters 1-10 Next week we will cover chapters 11-21. Send us a voice memo! Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Great Discourse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 59:05


    Dan and Alex meet up with book club members Mandy and Dan to wrap up and review their coverage of The Great Divorce. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Great Divorce pt. 3 ch 11-14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 60:38


    Dan and Alex finish their coverage of The Gret Divorce, discussing chapters 11-14 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Great Divorce pt. 2 ch 6-10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 58:45


    Dan and Alex continue their coverage of The Great Divorce discussing chapters 6-10. Next week we will be covering chapters 11-14 Send us a voice memo! Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Great Divorce pt. 1 ch 1-5

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 56:29


    Draft- No Music Dan and Alex begin their coverage of The Great Divorce discussing chapters 1-5. Next week we will be covering chapters 6-10 Send us a voice memo! Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Pilgrim's Digress

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 60:13


    Dan and Alex wrap up their coverage of The Pilgrim's Regress and hear from book club members about their experience and insights into the book. Cited resources: http://crystalhurd.com/lewis-and-women-portrayals-in-the-pilgrims-regress/ https://a.co/d/7XheNaM https://www.narniaweb.com/resources-links/are-the-chronicles-of-narnia-sexist-and-racist/ Other cited media: https://a.co/d/1biaBgh https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B003U2QHB6/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Pilgrim's Regress pt. 3 books 8-10

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 65:26


    Dan and Alex continue their conversations about The Pilgrim's Regress starting with books 8-10. Next week we will wrap up this series and look ahead to our next book-club endeavor, The Great Divorce. Send us a voice memo! Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Pilgrim's Regress pt. 2 books 4-7

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 65:40


    Dan and Alex continue their conversations about The Pilgrim's Regress starting with books 4-7. Next week we will cover books 8-10. Send us a voice memo! Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    C.S. Lewis Reading Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 28:44


    On the inaugural C.S. Lewis Reading Day, Dan and Alex chat about how reading C.S. Lewis's books is what their book club is all about, along with voice memos from book club members. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Pilgrim's Regress pt. 1 books 1-3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 71:36


    Dan and Alex begin their conversations about The Pilgrim's Regress starting with books 1-3. Next week we will cover books 4-6 Send us a voice memo! Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Wormwood Letter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 54:41


    Dan and Alex wrap up their coverage of The Screwtape Letters and hear from book club members about their questions and insights. The next book in our series will be The Pilgrim's Regress, and next week's episodes will cover books 1-3. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Screwtape Letters pt. 3 ch 21-31

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 60:12


    Dan and Alex wrap up their coverage of The Screwtape Letters covering chapters 21-31. Send us a voice memo! Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Screwtape Letters pt. 2 ch 11-20

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 58:00


    Dan and Alex continue their coverage of The Screwtape Letters discussing chapters 11-20. Next week's episode will discuss chapters 21-30. Send us a voice memo! Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Screwtape Letters pt. 1 ch 1-10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 61:53


    Dan and Alex begin their coverage of The Screwtape Letters discussing chapters 1-10. Next week's episode will discuss chapters 11-20. Send us a voice memo! Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    That Hideous Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 59:18


    Dan and Alex wrap up their coverage of That Hideous Strength and hear from listeners about their questions and insights. Join us in our next episode where we will be covering The Screwtape Letters, ch 1-10 Send us a voice memo!⁠ Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    That Hideous Strength pt. 4 ch 15-17

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 66:59


    Dan and Alex cover chapters 15-17 of That Hideous Strength. Next week we will hear from you and wrap up our coverage of the Ransom series. Send us a voice memo! Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    That Hideous Strength pt. 3 ch 11-14

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 76:49


    Dan and Alex cover chapters 11-14 of That Hideous Strength. Next week we will be covering chapters 15-17 Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    That Hideous Strength pt. 2 ch 6-10

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 54:20


    Dan and Alex cover chapters 6-10 of That Hideous Strength. Next week we will be covering chapters 11-14 Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    That Hideous Strength pt. 1 ch 1-5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 66:25


    Dan and Alex cover the first five chapters of That Hideous Strength. Next week we will be covering chapters 6-10 Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub  Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    Perelandra Para-Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 54:43


    Dan and Alex wrap up their experience in Perelandra and discuss the moments, themes, and ideas that grabbed their attention this time through. Also, hear from Alex's mom who shares some insight into a major theme. Join us next week as we continue the Ransom series with That Hideous Strength, chapters 1-5 Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub  Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    Perelandra pt. 3 ch 15-17

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 76:38


    Dan and Alex cover chapters 15-17 of Perelandra. In the next episode, we will be covering the first seven chapters of That Hideous Strength. Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub  Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    Perelandra pt. 2 ch 8-14

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 69:20


    Dan and Alex cover chapters 8-14 of Perelandra. Next week we will be covering chapters 15-17 Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub  Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    Perelandra pt. 1 ch 1-7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 63:36


    Dan and Alex cover the first seven chapters of Perelandra. Next week we will be covering chapters 8-14 Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    Out of the Tower, OSP book club w/ Sarah and Calvin Simmons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 47:31


    Dan and Alex are joined by book club members Sarah and Calvin Simmons in a special Out of the Tower episode to discuss Out of the Silent Planet in true book club fashion. Next week we will be starting a new book in the series, Perelandra, and covering the first 7 chapters Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub  Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    Out of the Silent Planet pt. 3 ch 15-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 63:25


    Dan and Alex cover chapters 15-22 of Out of the Silent Planet. Next week we will be starting a new book in the series, Perelandra, and covering the first 7 chapters Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub  Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    Out of the Silent Planet pt. 2 ch 8-14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 71:00


    Dan and Alex cover chapters 8-14 of Out of the Silent Planet. Next week we will be covering chapters 15-22 Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub  Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    Out of the Silent Planet pt. 1 ch 1-7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 62:37


    Dan and Alex cover the first seven chapters of Out of the Silent Planet. Next week we will be covering chapters 8-14 Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Chronicles of Narnia Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 82:29


    Dan and Alex wrap up their coverage of The Chronicles of Narnia, hear from listeners about some of their questions, and favorite moments from the series, and look ahead to the next book on the docket. Next week: Out of The Silent Planet ch. 1-7 Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Last Battle, Part 2: Chapters 8-16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 63:43


    Alex and Dan discuss chapters 8-16 of The Last Battle Next week we hear from you as we take some time to wrap up our experience with the Chronicles of Narnia and look ahead to the next series in our CS Lewis Book Club: The Space Trilogy Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Last Battle, Part 1: Chapters 1-7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 53:24


    Alex and Dan discuss the first seven chapters of The Last Battle. Next week we finish The Last Battle, and will cover chapters 8-15. Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Magician's Nephew, Part 2: Chapters 8-15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 60:57


    Alex and Dan discuss chapters 8-15 of The Magicians Nephew Next week we start The Last Battle, Chapters 1-7 Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Magician's Nephew, Part 1: Chapters 1-7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 65:05


    Alex and Dan discuss the first seven chapters of The Magician's Nephew. Next week we finish The Magician's Nephew, and will cover chapters 8-15. Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Horse and His Boy, Part 2: Chapters 8-15

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 68:00


    Alex and Dan discuss chapters 8-15 of The Horse and His Boy Next week we start The Magicians Nephew, Chapters 1-7 Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Horse and His Boy, Part 1: Chapters 1-7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 56:27


    Alex and Dan discuss the first seven chapters of The Horse and His Boy. Next week we finish The Horse and His Boy, chapters 8-15. Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Silver Chair, Part 2: Chapters 8-16

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 56:18


    Alex and Dan discuss chapters 8-16 of The Silver Chair. Next week we start The Horse and His Boy, chapters 1-7. Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Silver Chair, Part 1: Chapters 1-7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 63:54


    Alex and Dan discuss the first seven chapters of The Silver Chair. Next week we finish The Silver Chair, chapters 8-16. Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Part 2: Chapters 8-16

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 65:44


    Alex and Dan discuss chapters 8-16 of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Next week we start The Silver Chair, chapters 1-7. Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Part 1: Chapters 1-7

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 49:03


    Alex and Dan discuss the first seven chapters of Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Next week we finish The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, chapters 8-16. Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    Prince Caspian, Part 2: Chapters 8-15

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 52:42


    Alex and Dan finish their discussion of Prince Caspian, covering chapters 8-15. Next week we start The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    Prince Caspian, Part 1: Chapters 1-7

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 44:24


    Alex and Dan discuss Prince Caspian. This week they will be covering chapters 1-7 Next week we finish Prince Caspian and will cover chapters 8-15 Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Part 2: Chapters 8-17

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 59:57


    Alex and Dan continue discussing the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. This week they will be covering chapters 8-17. Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Part 1: Chapters 1-7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 63:21


    Alex and Dan share their thoughts on the first seven chapters of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Follow us on Instagram @c.s.lewisbookclub Email us: bookclub@mtnair.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cslewisbookclub/message

    C.S. Lewis Book Club (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 3:56


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