Podcasts about cs lewis

America is dividing again into free states and slave states…can we heal the divide? Plus the writer/star of a new film on CS Lewis. Daily Wire just signed ousted ESPN sportscaster Allison Williams who resisted Disney's vaccine mandate for a new sports series. Take back your content from the Hollywood elites – get 25% off […]

America is dividing again into free states and slave states...can we heal the divide? Plus the writer/star of a new film on CS Lewis. Daily Wire just signed ousted ESPN sportscaster Allison Williams who resisted Disney's vaccine mandate for a new sports series. Take back your content from the Hollywood elites - get 25% off a Daily Wire membership with code DONOTCOMPLY: https://utm.io/udJyw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No one can really live without a dream. But we often get the “raw material” of life and the “goal” of life reversed. Find out how. In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello

Ryan Holiday's best-selling trilogy - The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, and Stillness is the Key - captivated professional athletes, CEOs, politicians, and entrepreneurs and helped bring Stoicism to millions of readers. Now, in the first book of an exciting new series on the cardinal virtues of ancient philosophy, Holiday explores the most foundational virtue of all: Courage. Almost every religion, spiritual practice, philosophy, and person grapples with fear. The most repeated phrase in the Bible is “Be not afraid.” The ancient Greeks spoke of Phobos, panic and terror. It is natural to feel fear, the Stoics believed, but it cannot rule you. Courage, then, is the ability to rise above fear, to do what's right, to do what's needed, to do what is true. And so it rests at the heart of the works of Marcus Aurelius, Aristotle, and CS Lewis, alongside temperance, justice, and wisdom. In Courage Is Calling, Ryan Holiday breaks down the elements of fear, an expression of cowardice, the elements of courage, an expression of bravery, and lastly, the elements of heroism, an expression of valor. Through engaging stories about historic and contemporary leaders, including Charles De Gaulle, You'll also delve deep into the moral dilemmas and courageous acts of lesser-known, but equally as important, figures from ancient and modern history, such as Helvidius Priscus, a Roman Senator who stood his ground against emperor Vespasian, even in the face of death. We discussed his own personal journey to developing courage, from dropping out of UC Riverside to his decision to quit working in a toxic environment, to starting businesses, and touring the world...all while being an actrive, involved father of two and husband to one! Subscribe to Ryan's channel for

Who is C.S. Lewis? - October 21, 2021This week Randy and Zach take a closer look at the life of C.S. Lewis. 

When “all hell breaks loose” we are often left bewildered and disoriented. The way forward begins with a look inward. In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello

F&F welcomes bestselling author Alice Hoffman. The crew discuss the brand new fourth installment in Alice's acclaimed and beloved Practical Magic series, THE BOOK OF MAGIC (an instant NYT bestseller). They also talk about magic and fairy tales and witches, about the different skills invloved in writing fiction, non-fiction, screenplays, and magical realism, and they talk about Alice's work for breast cancer resarch and treatment. Then they shitft gears to celebrate Patti Callahan's new book ONCE UPON A WARDROBE. Hear about Patti's research and inspration, her passion for all things CS Lewis and Narnia, and about the power of imagination and stories to bring us hope and a deeper understanding of our world.

Aspiring to humanity beyond celebrity. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello

Published 71 years ago (almost to the day), C. S. Lewis's children's book The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe deserves the respect it has long received. Accessible to young readers and inspiring to readers of any age, the story of Aslan's restoration of the land Narnia vividly portrays essential truths about the nature of good and evil. I'm Rachelle Ferguson of Kittywham Productions, and Unknown Friends is my weekly book review podcast. Visit the Unknown Friends homepage at www.kittywhamproductions.com/podcast. To learn more about me and my work as a Christian playwright, explore my website at www.kittywhamproductions.com. Support the podcast and unlock bonus content: www.patreon.com/unknownfriends Get in touch with me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rachelle.ferguson Connect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kittywhamproductions Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast, leave a quick review, and share with your book-loving friends!

What makes us likely to miss a day; and how to find God present in it. In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello

Award-winning actor Max McLean joins host John West to discuss his new film, The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis. West and McLean discuss how McClean came to do stage plays focused on Lewis's work, and how he and filmmaker Norman Stone came to create a feature-length dramatic film in the midst […]

On this ID the Future award-winning actor Max McLean joins host John West to discuss his new film, The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis. West and McLean discuss how McClean came to do stage plays focused on Lewis's work, and how he and filmmaker Norman Stone came to create a feature-length dramatic film in the midst of the coronavirus shutdown. McLean tells about Lewis's long and winding conversion from agnosticism to Christianity, and then he and West focus on those aspects of Lewis's conversion centered on science, evolutionary theory, and rational theism. Key to Lewis's move from agnosticism to idealism and eventually Judeo-Christian theism—his friend Owen Barfield and the question of the origin of reason. Lewis Read More › Source

A sermon by Jamie Howison from Sunday October 17, 2021, on Job 38:1-7, 34-41 and Mark 10:35-45.  The lectionary has us in the midst of a four week tour through the book of Job, which barely scratches the surface of that complex text. This text takes us into the territory of God's reply to Job from "out of the whirlwind," bringing the story closer to its resolution. Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to audio and recommend this episode to your friends. We invite you to rate us or write a review of what we are doing on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help others join the conversation.* * *This podcast is created at saint benedict's table, a congregation of the Anglican Church of Canada in Winnipeg, where we've been making great audio since 2006. Listen to other recent episodes on our website and see our entire catalogue of well over 500 shows on our hosting page.Our MissionTo provide rich and stimulating audio resources to the wider church and engage topics and issues relevant to the concerns and questions of the larger culture in which we live.

When life interrupts position and privilege, we have three options. One of them is humbling and noble. And always available. In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello

Matt is joined by Know Your Enemy favorite Sarah Jones to discuss her recent New York Magazine essay, "An Atheist Reconsiders God in the Pandemic." They discuss their shared religious upbringing and college years among fundamentalist and evangelical Christians, why Sarah became an atheist (and Matt didn't), and the reasons she reopened the question of God's existence during the pandemic—and what she did and didn't find along the way. Other topics include: C.S. Lewis, the nature of rituals, how we hold our beliefs, and more!Sources:Sarah Jones, "An Atheist Reconsiders God in the Pandemic," New York Magazine, October 11, 2021Andre Dubus, "A Father's Story," from Selected Stories (Vintage)T.S. Eliot, "Little Gidding," from Four Quartets (1943)C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters (HarperOne)...and don't forget to subscribe to Know Your Enemy on Patreon for access to all of our bonus episodes.

Every moment has a possibility for light, and a possibility for darkness. And a third possibility that makes the difference. In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S. Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello

Muslims and Mormons and Muad-dib oh my! Guests Ali Karjoo-Ravary, professor of Islamic studies at Bucknell University, and Michael Haycock, Christian Life Coordinator at Georgetown University, dish out all the nerdy takes on the intersection of religion and sci fi / fantasy. We discuss the Islamic influences in Frank Herbert's Dune, Christian themes in CS Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia, and how religious minorities are represented in sci fi. Learn more about: Ali's Writing: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2020/10/11/paul-atreides-led-a-jihad-not-a-crusade-heres-why-that-matters https://ajammc.com/author/alikarjooravary/ Michael's Writing: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/peculiarpeople/2014/06/second-life-and-the-second-estate/ https://www.dialoguejournal.com/articles/the-earth-and-the-inhabitants-thereof-non-humans-in-the-divine-household/ https://www.patheos.com/blogs/peculiarpeople/2018/08/sorry-to-bother-you-the-human-body-as-technology/ Further Reading: Ali's Picks: Arabian Nights and Days, Naguib Mahfouz The City of Brass, S.A. Chakraborty (and the rest of the Daevabad Trilogy) Alif the Unseen, G. Willow Wilson The Bird King, G. Willow Wilson The Haunting of Tram Car 015, P. Djèli Clark The Pauper Prince and the Eucalyptus Jinn, Usman Tanveer Malik Frankenstein in Baghdad, Ahmed Saadawi Michael's Picks: The Folk of the Fringe, Orson Scott Card Wandering Realities, Steven Peck The Infinite Future, Tim Wirkus +++ Leave a Review! bit.ly/interfaithish Social: www.instagram.com/interfaithish/ www.facebook.com/interfaithish/ twitter.com/interfaithish Email: interfaithish@gmail.com

In this episode, we interview Elizabeth Fikes, Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center's Found and Director of Outreach & Communications. They are based in Oxford, MS and serve adolescent boys experiencing substance use issues while also supporting their families. We engage on the following topics: · Background · What makes a program like yours that focuses on substance abuse first unique? · Tell me about your Private School and why you wanted to incorporate it as an offering? · Why do children's substance use and associated mental health issues continue to grow in our society? · What can parents do to best stay in front of their children before they get into substance use? · When children are battling substances and are at your program, how do parents stay engaged? · What is it about the CS Lewis quote I'm about to read that resonated with you? “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” · How can parents best reach you to find out more about Stonewater? To find out more, click on this link: www.stonewaterrecovery.com.

(00:00-5:56): Brian and Aubrey commented on the NBC News article, “Many Amazon corporate employees may stay 'mostly remote.'” They also reflected on how life will never be the same after the pandemic.  (5:56-25:54): Dr. Derwin Gray, Co-founder and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church and Author of “The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches about Finding True Happiness,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “God, Do You Hear Me?: Discover the Prayer God Always Answers.” Learn more about Derwin at derwinlgray.com and connect with him on Twitter at @DerwinLGray (25:54-35:37): Brian and Aubrey shared what “Grinds their Gears” as they discussed: parents breaking the rules at the school drop-off line, cars drag racing on main roads, and inappropriate commercials during sports games.  (35:37-43:36): What can we learn about resilience from young people facing suffering? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and reacted to the Good Morning America story, “2-year-old with COVID-19 placed on ventilator: What parents of kids under 5 should know.” (43:36-52:43): Brian and Aubrey discussed the upcoming film, “The Most Reluctant Convert,” and Abby Perry's Christianity Today article, “Doubt That Led to Devotion.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IN THIS REPEAT: Learn about David Payne and the variety of plays he has done, including "An Evening with C.S. Lewis." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Many people wish they could meet someone famous like C.S. Lewis in order to learn about their life firsthand. But, because he died back in 1963 (on the same day U.S. President Kennedy was killed) that's not possible, or is it? The following is a podcast interview with David Payne who has portrayed Lewis on stage for over 20 years. "An Evening with C.S. Lewis," is actually only one of several plays David has produced (follow the link to his main website to learn about the others). David covers Lewis's life in an entertaining way and has done over 1,000 performances of the one-man show.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Visit David main website - Bird and Baby Productions Visit David Payne Read the Bible website (Holman Christian Standard Bible) Watch C.S. Lewis: My Life's Journey on YouTube (previous name of "An Evening with C.S. Lewis") Other Useful Links: Knowing and Understanding C.S. Lewis YouTube CHANNEL  Listen to All About Jack on iTunes Purchase C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell Visit ScrewtapeCompanion.com Visit EssentialCSLewis.com Purchase The Misquotable C.S. Lewis

In this episode Piper connects once again with his favorite author C.S. Lewis and some the great lessons in Lewis' book The Great Divorce. As always Lewis' seems to be speaking to our own times and his lessons on our selfish desires and the needs to let those go so we can experience the fullness of Christ. Ready to join The Rebellion? Become a patreon member and enjoy some great extras while supporting our efforts to speak the Truth into our culture. Learn more at patreon.com/dreverettpiper. Find more resources and info at dreverettpiper.com

Shame and fear tempt us to run away and hide. But the counterintuitive way is the way of life. Love makes it possible. In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S. Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written. Title: Swim Toward the Shark Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello

There is a competition that tears down, and a competition that builds up. Find out how to “lead the league in love”. In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S. Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written. Title: How to Out-Do People Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello

Disappointment isn't just inevitable; it's somehow an essential part of the journey of redemption. In it we can find humanity, and find promises that are yet greater. In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S. Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written. Title: Finding God in Disappointment Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello

••• Bible Study Verses: Romans 13:1-7, 2 Tim 3:16-17, Judges 21.25, Matthew 26.52, Matthew 22.16-22, Romans 12.1. ••• “I don't deserve a share in governing a hen-roost, much less a nation. Nor do most people who believe advertisements, and think in catch-words and spread rumors. The real reason for democracy is just the reverse. Mankind is so fallen that no man can be trusted with unchecked power over his fellows”.CS Lewis, Present Concerns. † ••• “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you”, Hebrews 13:17, KJV . ••• Why is scripture given to us? ••• What is one of the evidences of a transformed christian? ••• What are 5-reasons for obeying a constituted authority? ••• What period in Israel's history lacked a civil authority? ••• When a person rebels against a constituted authority, who else does he rebel against? ••• Should a christian obey all authorities blindly? ••• What should a person do when the government purposes to terrorize it's own citizens? ••• What type of government weaponizes it's agencies against it's people? ••• What type of people does a Godly government protect, generally speaking? ••• Who is the final authority? ••• What happens when government forgets who gave them the power of rulership? ••• What are 4-reasons why one should obey the constituted authority? ••• What are 4-positive effects of obeying the constituted authority? ••• What gives our Creator, The Lord Christ Jesus a bad name? ••• What should you do to people who don't deserve respect? ••• In the USA, what or who is the final constituted authority after the God Almighty? ••• Are you going to pray that you become a better citizen of society? ••• Pastor Godwin Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounters Radio Podcast originally aired on October 9, 2021 on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcast to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible . ••• This Discipleship Teaching Podcast is brought to you by Christian Leadership International and all the beloved of God who believe in it's mission through prayer and support. Thank you . ••• Study Guides at: https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/episodes . ••• Exceeding Thanks to Photo by Jametlene Reskp Photography, BP1 26101 Romans Sur France, EU, http://www.reskp.fr , art direction by gil on his mac . ••• † https://www.cslewis.com/lewis-and-politics/ . ••• Broadcaster's Website: http://www.lifelonganointing.com/ . ••• FERP211009 Episode #193 GOT211009 ep193 . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

IN THIS REPEAT: A recent preview about the forthcoming magazine Christian History issue on C.S. Lewis (new for 2021).  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The magazine Christian History usually releases four issues a year and it has been a while since they did an entire magazine just on C.S. Lewis. This podcast interview with Dr. Jennifer Woodruff Tait explores their new for 2021"C.S. Lewis at Home." As the title suggests, the focus is on the home life of Lewis, so the spotlight is more on his family; his brother Warnie, his wife, Joy, and his parents. Articles written in this issue include those by Crystal Hurd, Paul E. Michelson, Abigail Santamaria, Harry Lee Poe, Andrew Lazo, and Joe Ricke. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Visit Christian History Institute Website  Download FREE PDF of "C.S. Lewis at Home" Issue Purchase Physical Copy of CSL Home Issue  Browse Back Issues of Christian History Listen to Episodes with Abigail Santamaria Listen to Episodes with Crystal Hurd Knowing and Understanding C.S. Lewis YouTube CHANNEL  Listen to All About Jack on iTunes Purchase C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell Visit ScrewtapeCompanion.com Visit EssentialCSLewis.com Purchase The Misquotable C.S. Lewis  

Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney enter week 2 of the “Who am I?” series by diving into the documentary The Weight of Gold (2020) with Michael Phelps, Apolo Ohno, Shaun White, Lolo Jones, Gracie Gold, Katie Uhlaender, Bode Miller, David Boudia, Jeremy Bloom, Sasha Cohen, and, posthumously, Steven Holcomb and Jeret "Speedy" Peterson. We dig into the contrast between accomplishment and identity, and the difference between comparison and competition. We compare the weight of gold, the pressure of striving and chasing and fighting for our victories, with the CS Lewis essay the Weight of Glory. In it, we find that the greatest prize we can win is knowing who we are. Join us as we discover God's truth in this movie. Questions What makes your sacrifices worth while? Medals/trophies? Something else? What does success mean to you? When do you feel like you are your accomplishments? Productivity? Schedule? Where does your worth come from (honestly)? Job? Roles? Work? If your accomplishments make you who you are, what do you do when you fall short? What do you believe will make you happy? How does our culture react to words as violence? Where do you feel “not good enough?” Where is your comparison trap? Job? Money? Vacations? Car? Free time? Kids? Wife? Friendships? Where do you feel like you're failing? What desires have gone wrong? Who are you, outside of your roles and accomplishments? Do you feel more like a worthless failure, or a saint, a holy one? What does God call you? What would be your perfect lap? What race are you called to run? What does it mean to fight from victory? What does victory look like? Are you chasing applause in heaven or here on earth? What is the difference? How easy is it for you to ask for help? Where do you feel weak? Do you feel pitied by God or delighted in by God? What is the difference? Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock

Scotty Scruggs and I talk about how growth happens at the edge of discomfort. Lean in. Title: Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello

“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.” CS Lewis from a Grief Observed One definition or understanding of grief is: “Grief is the conflicting feelings caused by the end of or change in a familiar pattern of behavior.” The end of something brings an unknown. Venturing into the unknown can bring fear. Fear can paralyze us in our grief, and keep us from something new that could help us out of our grief. A recent spate of CS Lewis quotes on the internet made me think of this, and also the incredible amount of change and unknowns we have seen the last few years. It started long before Covid with political and social upheaval. Operating from fear can bring out our worst evils. Living bravely, in spite of unknowns, can bring out our best. It is a choice we make time and again, throughout our lives. How will you choose?

Why does my mind wander all over when I pray? There's actually a good reason—and a good way to respond. In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S. Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written. Title: It's Not Life or Death Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello

Why does my mind wander all over when I pray? There's actually a good reason—and a good way to respond. In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S. Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written. Title: (un)Distracted Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello

Our pal Rick Blackmon is back! Learn what people regret more than any other single event in life. And how to prevent it. In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S. Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written. Title: Life's #1 Regret Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello

  breakpoint.org/swstudy   Announcing another Strong Women Book Club! We are looking forward to studying The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis with YOU!   In the month of October, the Colson Center is offering Abolition of Man and scholar Michael Ward's commentary on it for a donation of any amount. With your gift, you will not only get the books, but you will also be registered to attend a live webinar with Michael Ward. We'll also send you three guide videos to watch as you read the book.   Finally, for Strong Women listeners, your gift also gives you the opportunity to sign up for the  Strong Women Book Club on the Abolition of Man! After you give, we will follow up with you in the next few days to sign up for the book club. To give and have access to all of these neat things, visit breakpoint.org/swstudy   We're excited to dive deep into this classic with you!

The wiser people are, the more sources of life and direction they discover. God is constantly sending us the reminders we need. They're available today. In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S. Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written. Title: The Wise Learn From Everywhere Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello

••• Bible Study Verses: Romans 12.3-21, Luke 19.1-1. ••• “If we let Him—for we can prevent Him, if we choose—He will make the feeblest and filthiest of us into a…dazzling, radiant, immortal creature, pulsating all through with such energy and joy and wisdom and love as we cannot now imagine, a bright, stainless mirror which reflects back to God perfectly (though, of course, on a smaller scale) His own boundless power and delight and goodness”, † CS Lewis, Mere Christianity, Macmillan, 1960. ••• “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord”, 2 Corinthians 3:18, NKJV . ••• Who should be a living sacrifice to our Creator, the Lord Christ Jesus? ••• What did St. Paul say about the world system? ••• How does the biblical christian's mind get renewed? ••• What has been distributed to every christian? ••• What types of things should biblical christians share with others? ••• What happen to Zachaeus after his personal experience with Christ Jesus? ••• How should christians overcome evil? ••• What are 3-evidences of a transformed life? ••• What are 5-positive results of a transformed life? ••• Have you prayed for a transformed life? ••• Pastor Godwin Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounters Radio Podcast originally aired on October 2, 2021 on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcast to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible . ••• This Discipleship Teaching Podcast is brought to you by Christian Leadership International and all the beloved of God who believe in it's mission through prayer and support. Thank you . ••• Study Guides at: https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/episodes . ••• Exceeding Thanks to Photo by Jametlene Reskp Photography, BP1 26101 Romans Sur France, EU, http://www.reskp.fr , art direction by gil on his mac . ••• † https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/Transformation_in_Christ . ••• Broadcaster's Website: http://www.lifelonganointing.com/ . ••• FERP211002 Episode #192 GOT211002 ep192 . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Suffering and hardships are not interruptions to our calling. They are our calling. Here's our chance… In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S. Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written. Title: How (and Why) to Be Jolly Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello

IN THIS REPEAT: Lewis was a veteran of WWi and he was informally involved in WWII. Learn more about the in this interview with Paul McCusker. - - -  Paul McCusker is the Creative Director at Focus on the Family. Many know him for his involvement in Adventures in Odyssey where he has written over 300 shows; and of course he helped create the Radio Theatre Production of The Chronicles of Narnia. In 2013, they released C.S. Lewis at War: The Dramatic Story Behind Mere Christianity. This is the focus on this podcast with William O'Flaherty. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Purchase C.S. Lewis at War Listen to Paul with Douglas Gresham on Focus on the Family Visit Paul McCusker's Website Visit Focus on the Family Radio Theatre Website Listen to All About Jack interview with Douglas Gresham Visit Christian History Institute/Christian History (podcast sponsor) Other Useful Links: Knowing and Understanding C.S. Lewis YouTube CHANNEL  Listen to All About Jack on iTunes Purchase C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell Visit ScrewtapeCompanion.com Visit EssentialCSLewis.com Purchase The Misquotable C.S. Lewis  

Do Colleen and Rebecca know anything about The Chronicles of Narnia? Why does it matter? 

There is a purpose to human life much grander than unselfishness. And this has deep implications about human nature, science, and purpose. It's why you are here today… In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S. Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written. Title: Don't Aim at Being Unselfish Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello

What do I believe, and what do I merely profess? How do I move from having a ‘Christian world view' to having the “mental map of Jesus?” Stay tuned. In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S. Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written. Title: Value Others Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello

Tonight we continued with Hypothesis 10 and began Hypothesis 11. Both speak with us about the deepest realities of human existence. The weight and the significance of our choices, the things we love, the realities that we give our hearts to, are all placed before us for our consideration. Quite naturally this creates tension and uneasiness within the mind. The reflections are sobering to say the least. They speak to us about a malicious evil who furiously seeks to undermine our faith in the mercy of God; that puts before us every sin that we have ever committed from the moment of our birth to the end of our lives.  At the moment when we are about to come before the Righteous Judge, they attack us with the greatest fury, seeking what actions of ours belong to them. While unsettling, such truths compel us to examine our lives with honesty. To whom or to what have we given our hearts?  Hypothesis 11 addresses how, after death, souls are assigned to the same place as those souls which lived in a similar way on earth. There is a radical solidarity, a bond that exists between those who share a common love. Those who love God and who have given themselves over to Him fully will experience a radical unity with others of a similar mind and heart; seeing with an unobstructed  gaze all that others have in their hearts. Similarly those who share a common love of a particular sin will be bound together and know similar consequences. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:12:29 Eric Williams: Would “The Way of a Pilgrim” be suitable for Schola Christi?   00:24:13 renwitter: If I was as holy as St. Gemma, maybe I could say with her: “If I saw the gates of hell open and I stood on the brink of the abyss, I would not despair; I would not lose hope of mercy, because I would trust in you, my God.”   00:33:04 Tyler Woloshyn: Great book for Lent as well.   00:49:26 renwitter: **Such a beautiful line from Scripture** One of my favorites   00:51:27 Ashley Kaschl: Something about this is reminding me of a quote from CS Lewis's “The Weight of Glory”:    “If we consider the unblushing promises of reward … promised in the Gospels, it would seem that our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at sea. We are far too easily pleased.”   00:53:03 renwitter: These Hypothesis' are scaring me to death. I'm never going to sleep tonight :-( Sigh   00:54:29 Rachel (30): Yes! Start now, and every moment from now on! Our limited capabilities will never be enough, but our intentions and giving the whole of our selves, everything emptied out for Love. The thief on the Cross, the disposition of his heart, by the grace of God, must've been such a deep and true repentance that if he could live a thousand years, he would live in repentance. He had encountered Life, Love itself. But our Lord, in His mercy, took the thief to Himself right then, in that moment in time. Whatever time we have left, give everything.   00:57:35 renwitter: The second one!   01:14:19 Rachel (30): Thank you   01:14:34 Carol Nypaver: Blessings to all!  

Our horror of the Same Old Thing, and demand for ever-increasing novelty, can diminish both perseverance and contentment. Discover God's gift of rhythm in your life and day. In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S. Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written. Title: On Waking Up Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello

Many people wish they could meet someone famous like C.S. Lewis in order to learn about their life firsthand. But, because he died back in 1963 (on the same day U.S. President Kenndy was killed) that's not possible, or is it? The following is a podcast interview with David Payne who has portrayed Lewis on stage for over 20 years. "An Evening with C.S. Lewis," is actually only one of several plays David has produced (follow the link to his main website to learn about the others). David covers Lewis's life in an entertaining way and has done over 1,000 performances of the one-man show.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Visit David main website - Bird and Baby Productions Visit David Payne Read the Bible website (Holman Christian Standard Bible) Watch C.S. Lewis: My Life's Journey on YouTube (previous name of "An Evening with C.S. Lewis") Other Useful Links: Knowing and Understanding C.S. Lewis YouTube CHANNEL  Listen to All About Jack on iTunes Purchase C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell Visit ScrewtapeCompanion.com Visit EssentialCSLewis.com Purchase The Misquotable C.S. Lewis

C.S. Lewis wrote more than 30 books which have collectively sold over 100 million copies, including the Chronicles of Narnia series, Mere Christianity, and The Screwtape Letters. But of those thirty books, there was only one which Lewis described himself as “almost my favorite among my books,” yet he was disappointed that “in general [the book] has been almost totally ignored by the public.” The book was his prophetic text titled The Abolition of Man. It's an important book but one that many readers find dense and challenging. Thankfully, Michael Ward, one of the world's leading C.S. Lewis scholars, has stepped in to help. His groundbreaking new book titled After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis's ‘The Abolition of Man was just published by Word on Fire Academic. Today, Brandon Vogt sits down with Michael to discuss Lewis' original text and how Michael's new guide and commentary help readers make sense of Lewis's argument. Learn more: https://www.wordonfire.org/humanity NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!

People often wonder if the “real” Jesus has been obscured by myths and legends. Can I have confident faith? Uncle Screwtape has an amazingly prophetic letter. In this series, Passage to Wisdom, John reflects on passages from books that have found particular influence in his life. Today we look at 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S. Lewis. This is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written. Title: Can We Know the Real Jesus? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello

In this episode we are going to talk about the importance of injecting a little adventure into our lives.  C.S. Lewis once said, "Some journeys take us far from home. Some adventures lead us to our destiny."  Sure, adventure can mean climbing peaks in Peru or Nepal… but there are other ways that we can inject a little novelty and adventure in our daily lives… even if you live in the burbs, like I do!  In fact, I make the case using some good ol' research-backed arguments, but I also share a way that I've been experiencing a little “adventure” lately.  And it doesn't cost me a thing… but it's been a way that I've been finding some rest and restoration.  And as you'll hear… it's also been teaching me A LOT about life and business.  Check it out… and then join me in finding a little “adventure” no matter where you live! EPISODES MENTIONED: Ruth Soukup | Surprising Secrets For Living the Good Life - (click here)  Beating the "MEH" with LAURA SANCHEZ-GREENBERG - www.mitchmatthews.com/308  A Hiro's Journey - mitchmatthews.com/322 The Rest vs. Restoration Experiment - mitchmatthews.com/330 MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: For some ADVENTURE might mean a trip to the big city... or it might be going to the other side of the planet. "Some journeys take us far from home. Some adventures lead us to our destiny." - CS Lewis  Amelia Earhart once said, "Adventure is worthwhile in itself." "You can't define adventure... and what it means to you... until you've wrestled with it.  True adventure happens beyond what you might think is safe... or obtainable.  That's where you see miracles happen.  Adventure is the distance between the present and the fulfillment of your dreams!  And how you navigate the "in-between" is the great unknown.” - Clay Croft - Creator of the Expedition Overland  (Find out more here:  www.xoverland.com) BUT... you might be saying...  "THAT IS NOT ME!!!  I LIVE in the burbs... I have a house filled with kids, schedules, dogs, cats and a bird... I can't be traipsing around the globe looking for ADVENTURE!!!" I get it... I'm right there with you!!!   Here's a brief history of “Adventure and me”: I grew up a scared kid... but I learned a motto... "I may be scared... but I'm going to do it anyway!"  Or... a shorter version is... "Do it scared!" I grew up afraid of heights... but at the same time... I've climbed the tallest mountains in Montana and some of the tallest in Colorado! I was afraid of leaving home... so I hated my first summer camp experience... BUT when I got older... I moved to England at 18 and went back when I was 20. When my bride and I lived in Montana (two places)... we'd camp in the mountains countless weekends… then we had cubs... and decided to move back closer to family.  We first spent a year in Chicago... and then we landed back in Des Moines and we've been here for over 20 years! ADVENTURE NOW: As a result… I live in a suburb of a moderate sized city... in a state where the highest elevation is 1,670 feet.  Literally, it's: Hawkeye Point Hawkeye Point which is the highest natural point in Iowa at 1,670 feet (510 m). It is approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of Sibley on the eastern side of SR 60 and approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of the Iowa-Minnesota state border. My favorite part is the directions say,  “The high ground lies 100 feet (30 m) due south of an old silo.” But remember:  ADVENTURE isn't a location... it's a mindset! Also remember… "Stay curious. It will lead to a life of adventure!" - Mitch Matthews It's sooooo important... and this is backed up by SCIENCE!!! I'm betting you remember Episode 308 - Beating the "MEH" with LAURA SANCHEZ-GREENBERG. www.mitchmatthews.com/308  (More from Laura below.) In that episode, we talked about how novelty is critical.  Mixing things up.  Trying new things.  Stretching yourself.  Growing.   So sure... if you can go climb a mountain... DO it!!! BUT if you're in a suburbs in the flat lands… (like me)... you need to find other ways to experience adventure! DEFINING ADVENTURE For OUR purposes, let's define adventure as: Staying curious Pursuing novel experiences  Stretching... growing... putting yourself in situations from time to time... where you might actually fail. Yvon Chouinard... rock climber, world adventurer and founder of Patagonia once said,  "It's not truly adventure until something goes wrong." You might get some of that at work... or at home.  You might say... I've got a teenager... stuff goes wrong all the time! LOL! BUT seriously... what if you introduced some adventure WITH your teenager.  What if? My Invitation: Pursue some adventure... Try something new Do something where you might fail Stay curious. Walk in awe. See where it takes you! Dreaming BIGGER... thinking BETTER and doing MORE is all about living an amazing life and that's what I want from you... if you're living in Nepal... or Fiji... NYC… or a really nice little  suburb. Adventure is out there... we just have to find it. Amen? RESOURCES: In the episode, I mention that past DREAM THINK DO guest Laura Sanchez-Greenberg had provided some SCIENCE and RESEARCH to back up today's episode… so I wanted to provide it here… in her own words. She shared... “Novelty and “sustainable happiness” studies suggest that doing new things is good for our well-being and some authors have suggested that fulfilling our need for novelty is a basic requirement for optimal functioning (Gonzalez-Cutre et al 2016).   Research here tied to the self-determination theory (SDT is the so-often-attributed to Daniel Pink's Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose triangle from his book “Drive” – this model is actually research by Deci and Ryan (1980, 2000) which Pink translated.)  The research notes that novelty is a basic tenant of being self-determining.  Without novelty, then you wouldn't know if you were self-determining as it would just be more of the same.  In simpler terms: How do you know if you are choosing for yourself (autonomy), if you are competent (mastery) if nothing changes? Some suggested things to read:  The Importance of Novelty » Brain World (brainworldmagazine.com) The Role of Novelty and Adaptation in Well-being - The Positive Psychology People Laura continues… “I'd say pointing to Barbara Fredrickson's work “Positivity” is also good.   The bottom line is, although there is novelty specific research, the word itself takes on all the research that's there and gives it name.   When we change our view, our brain activates, it learns, it absorbs.   So the important role that awe plays in happiness, that nature plays in happiness, importance of learning in happiness… all of these are related to novelty – we change our environment, learn something new, feel awe… all novelty.   So “novelty” is a catch all for so much of the research (I use the word as a shortcut).  Super nerdy research: Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology - Google Books (Chapter 34) Acts of Kindness and Acts of Novelty Affect Life Satisfaction: The Journal of Social Psychology: Vol 150, No 3 (tandfonline.com)  In the Suburbs… grab your lip smacker… put out a bird feeder and let that Cardinal surprise you; better yet, let the seeds call it to you in winter where the red pops on the snow background (they don't migrate). Smell coffee. Take a peek at a chipmunk… take a walk and for a minute, check out how bark on a tree can form art… all sorts of novelty.” 0:02 Let's go on an adventure 1:24 Episode starts 5:30 Mitch's background in adventure 14:34 One adventure you can take every day 19:58 How Mitch gets his adventure in 26:25 Mitch's Narnia moment 36:06 Adventure is a mindset 39:23 Closing thoughts  I want to hear from YOU! What do YOU think?  Is finding some adventure… some novelty important?  Did you need to be reminded of that?  (I know I do!!!)  What's one way you want to inject some adventure into your world?  What's a way to experience a little novelty?  Share something you love to do… or something you're going to try!  I can't wait to hear from YOU!  Comment and let me know.