Podcasts about The Inklings

What if The Lord of the Rings is more than just an epic fantasy—what if it's a doorway to deeper spiritual truth?In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Robert Koons, professor of philosophy at the University of Texas, walks us through the Christian foundations woven into the heart of J.R.R. Tolkien's mythology. From the philosophy of Neoplatonism and the nature of evil, to providence, eucatastrophe, and the redemptive role of humble heroes like Frodo and Sam, we uncover how Tolkien used myth not to escape reality, but to illuminate it.We explore the deep friendship between Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, the influence of the Inklings, and how Tolkien's faith shaped not just the message, but the very structure of his stories. You'll also hear why Tolkien believed true metaphors and ancient myths reveal truths prose cannot, and how The Lord of the Rings still speaks powerfully into our postmodern world.Whether you're a longtime Tolkien fan or curious about how faith and fantasy can intersect, this episode will give you a new lens for seeing beauty, hope, and God's hand in the world—and in story.

On this week's episode of Inklings we go over the talk by David A. Bednar: The Times of Restitution of All Things

On this week's episode of Inklings we go over the talk by Gerrit W. Gong: Eternity's Great Gifts: Jesus Christ's Atonement, Resurrection, Restoration

It's almost August, and that makes it time for Tam and me to break down all the AstroDesign (Astrology & Human Design) you need to know to THRIVE! Notable August happenings include Mercury Direct, Venus into Leo, and an interesting Kite Configuration! Here's the link to download your August Monthly Calendar:https://living-astrology.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Aug-2025-Month-at-a-Glance-Calendar-scaled-e1753735067618.jpeg

Today's guest is Simon Horobin – philologist, author, and Professor of English Language and Literature and Tutorial Fellow at Magdalen College, Oxford.  Simon has just written a fascinating account of CS Lewis's life in Oxford. From undergraduate days at University College to his 29-year tutorial stint at Magdalen, not to mention his many boozy hours spent in the company of the Inklings at the Eagle and Child, Simon paints a fully-rounded picture of the Narnia author's love affair with the city.  Expect revelations galore as we present a life both complex and compartmentalised.   Links:  https://www.magd.ox.ac.uk/people/professor-simon-horobin/ https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9781851245642?gC=5a105e8b&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20226739100&gbraid=0AAAAADsTpAS4lPj9I1YqLS-cn_UML3d1M&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkILEBhDeARIsAL--pjx7Rc-7XnplauOgiNsfE1bpsqY7-i3fkTESa-pMmkcDHugNwnNlAawaAjXhEALw_wcB

The oddest Inkling - that's Charles Williams, poet, playwright, novelist, editor, theologian and occult practitioner. If you think the Inklings are summed up by Oxford dons, Lewis and Tolkien, think again, because Williams added an extraordinary influence to the group. Today on Mythmakers Julia Golding is joined by world expert on Charles William, Dr Sørina Higgins, who has edited a modern edition of Williams Arthurian cycle of poems and is working on his connections to other writers of the period. This episode is everything you needed to know about Williams and were too afraid to ask! Did he influence Tolkien and Lewis, and if so in what way? What's it like to read his poetry? As we gallop through his many genres you'll get a sense of what there is to read - there's a lot! To conclude we take a bow towards Arthur and decide where in all the fantasy worlds is the best place to be a knight.(00:05) Charles Williams' Life and Works(08:52) Exploring Charles Williams' Theology and Plays(17:43) Charles Williams' Theology and Poetry(27:13) Exploring Charles Williams' Influence and LegacyFor more information on Dr Sørina Higgins and her various works, visit https://sorinahiggins.com/ For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writing courses, and to check out our awesome social media content visit: Website: https://centre4fantasy.com/website Instagram: https://centre4fantasy.com/Instagram Facebook: https://centre4fantasy.com/Facebook TikTok: https://centre4fantasy.com/tiktok

On this week's episode of Inklings we go over the talk by D. Todd Christofferson: Worship

Our Summer 2025 series, Beside Still Waters, focuses on the places where creativity brings life into a world fatigued by brokenness and division. From jazz to Jane Austen and in between, this season we'll focus on the ways literature and the arts can refresh and challenge our inner lives—and connect us with the Creator of the good, the true, and the beautiful.Today's guide is the author and professor Diana Glyer. She'll be talking about the lives and work of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and their beloved community known as the Inklings.In this episode drawn from an online conversation held in February of 2021, Diana focuses on how creativity thrives within small clusters of like-hearted people. We hope you enjoy reflecting on the potential of your own friendships and communities to be culture-shaping. Authors and books mentioned in the conversation:The Company They Keep: C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien as Writers in Community, by Diana GlyerBandersnatch: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the Creative Collaboration of the Inklings, by Diana GlyerThe Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. TolkienCharles WilliamsC.S. LewisShakespeareOwen BarfieldHugo DysonOut of the Silent Planet, by C.S. LewisJerry RootThe Weight of Glory, by C.S. Lewis Related Trinity Forum Readings:On Friendship, by CiceroThe Golden Key, by George MacDonaldThe Oracle of the Dog, by G.K. ChestertonThe Lost Tools of Learning, by Dorothy Sayers Related Conversations:Suffering, Friendship, and Courage: What Lewis & Tolkien Teach Us About Resilience & Imagination, an Online Conversation with Joe Loconte

On this week's episode of Inklings we go over the talk by Sergio R. Vargas: Our Heavenly Guidance System

On this week's episode of Inklings we go over the talk by Henry B. Eyring: Draw Near unto Me

Most people have heard of The Inklings, the informal literary discussion group based in Oxford, England in the 1930s and 1940s, known for fostering the writing and development of fantasy and other genres and specifically the greatest writings, and friendships, of authors such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, of The Chronicles of Narnia and Lord of The Rings fame. I am a great, great fan of Lewis and Tolkien and have always been enamored with this group they were a part of that met consistently for nearly two decades. A few years back I was introduced to a book called Bandersnatch: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the Creative Collaboration of the Inklings. It was written by Diana Pavlac Glyer, a professor in the Honors College at Azusa Pacific University in Southern California where she teaches literature, history, theology, and philosophy in an integrated Great Books curriculum. In Diana's book, Bandersnatch, she uses her research on The Inklings to explain what we can learn about creativity, productivity, collaboration and community. What I discovered from Diana was that this group of authors didn't just meet to discuss and refine their work, but they were intrinsically involved in each other's work and not only spurred each other on, but actually sparred with each other. Diana greatly dispels what she refers to as, “the myth of the solitary genius.” The charge and takeaway from this conversation is the opportunity and great benefit we can derive from really investing in other's pursuits. A structure I continue to grapple with creating, but am enamored with, as here is a group of people who did it, it helped create wild success, and we really struggle to follow their example. You can find Diana at dianaglyer.com Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevin Go to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jeremy W. Johnston introduces our audience to C.S. Lewis and discusses some of his most important writings. Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963), a British writer and scholar, is best known as C.S. Lewis, the author of the beloved children's series The Chronicles of Narnia, as well as influential works of Christian apologetics like Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters. Born in Belfast and holding academic positions at Oxford and Cambridge, Lewis was a prominent member of the "Inklings" literary group with J.R.R. Tolkien. His conversion from atheism to Christianity profoundly shaped his writing, imbuing his diverse works, ranging from literary criticism to science fiction, with theological and allegorical depth, ensuring his enduring popularity and impact on literature and Christian thought. For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

The Inklings are often characterized as mostly sedentary men who wrote about people going off on adventures. Yet for a few of them, the highlight of their year was the chance to go on walking tours throughout England. It's unlikely, in fact, that they would have been able to describe the adventures of, say, Elwin Ransom, or the three friends in Night Operation if they didn't take these rambles (and write about them!) from time to time.  With me to talk about the Inklings' walking tours are Inklings scholars Sørina Higgins, Don W. King, and (for the first time), Owen A. Barfield, grandson of Owen Barfield.  We cover a lot of ground during this conversation. Topics include: What exactly a walking tour is/was The walking tours Jack and Warnie took versus those Jack took with the "Cretaceous Perambulators" (Barfield and others) Why these excursions tended to be documented a bit better than Inklings' meetings at Magdalen Humor and bawdy among the Inklings Connection between walking, talking, and working ideas out "The Inkling Impulse" What different Inklings looked for in a successful walking tour Influence of the walking tours in the Inklings' fiction My thanks to all three of my illustrious guests for joining me. You can find more about them and their work here: Sørina Higgins Don W. King Owen A. Barfield See you in two weeks' time! As always, please do rate the podcast, and if you have ideas or responses, please do email me at inklingsvarietyhour@gmail.com.  

In this episode, Jeremy W. Johnston introduces our audience to C.S. Lewis and discusses some of his most important writings. Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963), a British writer and scholar, is best known as C.S. Lewis, the author of the beloved children's series The Chronicles of Narnia, as well as influential works of Christian apologetics like Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters. Born in Belfast and holding academic positions at Oxford and Cambridge, Lewis was a prominent member of the "Inklings" literary group with J.R.R. Tolkien. His conversion from atheism to Christianity profoundly shaped his writing, imbuing his diverse works, ranging from literary criticism to science fiction, with theological and allegorical depth, ensuring his enduring popularity and impact on literature and Christian thought. For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

“Das Schlimmste, was wir Gott angetan haben, ist, ihn in Ruhe zu lassen.” C. S. Lewis C. S. Lewis (Clive Staples Lewis, 1898–1963) war ein britischer Schriftsteller, Literaturwissenschaftler und christlicher Denker. Er ist vor allem bekannt für seine Werke der Fantasy-Literatur sowie für seine theologischen und apologetischen Schriften. Hier sind einige wichtige Fakten über ihn: 1. Leben Geboren: 29. November 1898 in Belfast, Nordirland. Gestorben: 22. November 1963 in Oxford, England (am selben Tag wie John F. Kennedy und Aldous Huxley). Lewis war Professor für mittelalterliche und englische Literatur an der Universität Oxford und später an der Universität Cambridge. 2. Literarisches Werk Die Chroniken von Narnia: Seine bekannteste Buchreihe, die aus sieben Bänden besteht und ein Klassiker der Kinder- und Fantasy-Literatur ist. Beispiele: Der König von Narnia (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) und Der letzte Kampf (The Last Battle). Science-Fiction-Trilogie: Die Perelandra-Reihe, die philosophische und theologische Themen in Science-Fiction verpackt. Theologische Werke: Bücher wie Pardon, ich bin Christ (Mere Christianity), Über den Schmerz (The Problem of Pain) und Dienstanweisungen an einen Unterteufel (The Screwtape Letters) machten ihn zu einem wichtigen christlichen Denker. 3. Glauben Lewis war in seiner Jugend Atheist, fand jedoch durch den Einfluss seines Freundes J. R. R. Tolkien (Autor von Der Herr der Ringe) zurück zum Christentum. Seine Bekehrung hatte einen großen Einfluss auf sein Schreiben, besonders auf seine apologetischen Werke, in denen er den christlichen Glauben verteidigte. 4. Freundschaft mit Tolkien Lewis war ein enger Freund von Tolkien, und beide waren Mitglieder der „Inklings“, einer Gruppe von Schriftstellern und Intellektuellen, die sich in Oxford trafen, um ihre Werke zu diskutieren. Tolkien schätzte Lewis' Werk, war aber skeptisch gegenüber der allegorischen Natur von Narnia. 5. Vermächtnis C. S. Lewis wird heute als einer der bedeutendsten christlichen Autoren und Denker des 20. Jahrhunderts angesehen. Seine Werke haben Millionen von Menschen inspiriert und wurden in zahlreiche Sprachen übersetzt. Viele seiner Bücher, insbesondere Die Chroniken von Narnia, wurden auch verfilmt. Fragen? Schreib an: frankbosshart@gmail.com

On this week's episode of Inklings we go over the talk by Dieter F. Uchtdorf: By This All Will Know That You Are My Disciples

As we wrap up Season 8, David has a few announcements...[Show Notes]

“Letzten Endes wird es nur zwei Arten von Menschen geben: Diejenigen, die zu Gott sagen: Dein Wille geschehe! Und diejenigen, zu denen Gott am Schluss sagt: Dein Wille geschehe!” C. S. Lewis C. S. Lewis (Clive Staples Lewis, 1898–1963) war ein britischer Schriftsteller, Literaturwissenschaftler und christlicher Denker. Er ist vor allem bekannt für seine Werke der Fantasy-Literatur sowie für seine theologischen und apologetischen Schriften. Hier sind einige wichtige Fakten über ihn: 1. Leben Geboren: 29. November 1898 in Belfast, Nordirland. Gestorben: 22. November 1963 in Oxford, England (am selben Tag wie John F. Kennedy und Aldous Huxley). Lewis war Professor für mittelalterliche und englische Literatur an der Universität Oxford und später an der Universität Cambridge. 2. Literarisches Werk Die Chroniken von Narnia: Seine bekannteste Buchreihe, die aus sieben Bänden besteht und ein Klassiker der Kinder- und Fantasy-Literatur ist. Beispiele: Der König von Narnia (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) und Der letzte Kampf (The Last Battle). Science-Fiction-Trilogie: Die Perelandra-Reihe, die philosophische und theologische Themen in Science-Fiction verpackt. Theologische Werke: Bücher wie Pardon, ich bin Christ (Mere Christianity), Über den Schmerz (The Problem of Pain) und Dienstanweisungen an einen Unterteufel (The Screwtape Letters) machten ihn zu einem wichtigen christlichen Denker. 3. Glauben Lewis war in seiner Jugend Atheist, fand jedoch durch den Einfluss seines Freundes J. R. R. Tolkien (Autor von Der Herr der Ringe) zurück zum Christentum. Seine Bekehrung hatte einen großen Einfluss auf sein Schreiben, besonders auf seine apologetischen Werke, in denen er den christlichen Glauben verteidigte. 4. Freundschaft mit Tolkien Lewis war ein enger Freund von Tolkien, und beide waren Mitglieder der „Inklings“, einer Gruppe von Schriftstellern und Intellektuellen, die sich in Oxford trafen, um ihre Werke zu diskutieren. Tolkien schätzte Lewis' Werk, war aber skeptisch gegenüber der allegorischen Natur von Narnia. 5. Vermächtnis C. S. Lewis wird heute als einer der bedeutendsten christlichen Autoren und Denker des 20. Jahrhunderts angesehen. Seine Werke haben Millionen von Menschen inspiriert und wurden in zahlreiche Sprachen übersetzt. Viele seiner Bücher, insbesondere Die Chroniken von Narnia, wurden auch verfilmt. Hast du eine bestimmte Frage zu ihm oder seinen Werken?

On this week's episode of Inklings we go over the talk by Ronald A. Rasband: Right Before Our Eyes

On this week's episode of Inklings we go over the talk by S. Mark Palmer: Return unto Me … That I May Heal You

On this week's episode of Inklings we go over the talk by Ricardo P. Giménez: My Love for the Savior Is My “Why”

On this week's episode of Inklings we go over the talk by Quentin L. Cook: The Atonement of Jesus Christ Provides the Ultimate Rescue.

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On this week's episode of Inklings we go over the talk by Dallin H. Oaks: Divine Helps for Mortality.

In our previous episode of Church Life Today, I was joined by Professor Christie Kleinmann of Belmont University, who talked with me about her fascinating and truly original course on Strategic Public Relations for the Inklings (specifically, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Dorothy Sayers). This is a follow up to that previous excellent episode where things get even better because today I am joined by three of Professor Kleinmann's undergraduate students.Ryleigh Green is a senior at Belmont University who was part of the C. S. Lewis group in Professor Kleinmann's class.Jed Mangrum is a sophomore at Belmont who was part of the Tolkien group.And Adriana Alosno is a junior at Belmont who was part of the Dorothy Sayers group.I've done a lot of podcast episodes over the years, and this one is one of my favorites. Enjoy.Follow-up Resources:Learn more about The Inklings Project. Interested in applying as a fellow for 2026–26? Check out the call for applications here (due July 1, 2025). Check out the Dorothy Sayers Instagram account from the Sayers group in Prof. Kleinmann's course.Check out the C. S. Lewis Instagram account from the Lewis group in Prof. Kleinmann's course.Check out the J. R. R. Tolkien Instagram account from the Tolkien group in Prof. Kleinmann's course.Find syllabi from Inklings Project fellows in our free syllabus repository.Read and subscribe to the “Inklings Quarterly.”Church Life Today is a partnership between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and OSV Podcasts from Our Sunday Visitor. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

On today's episode of Inklings we discuss the talk by Patrick Kearon: "Receive His Gift" from the 2025 April General Conference.

Have you ever thought about becoming a brand expert for C. S. Lewis or J. R. R. Tolkien? On the one hand, these seem like authors who need no introduction. On the other hand, how many people today really know the work of these towering 20th Century authors, beyond what made its way onto the silver screen? And what about one of the authors closely associated with them – Dorothy Sayers – who is far from well known in the general public but whose work is of similar creative and literary quality with her more famous friends and interlocutors?Maybe you haven't ever thought about launching a public relations campaign for one of these authors for the sake of a modern audience of young adults, but my guest today has. She is Christie Kleinmann, Professor of Public Relations at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Professor Kleinmann is one of a dozen fellows in our second annual cohort of the Inklings Project, run out of the McGrath Institute for Church Life. Along with the other eleven fellows who come from colleges and universities across the United States and in four foreign countries, Professor Kleinmann developed and offered a new course this spring that draws the work of the Inklings into her own area of expertise: strategic public relations. The students in her course were divided into three semester-long groups, which each took as their “clients” one of these three Inklings: Lewis, Tolkien, and Sayers. Today, Professor Kleinmann joins me to talk about the project of her course, the relevance of the Inklings, and the creativity of her students.This is the first of a two-episode set. The second episode will feature three of Professor Kleinmann's students, one from each of the three Inklings groups. Follow-up Resources:Learn more about The Inklings Project. Interested in applying as a fellow for 2026–26? Check out the call for applications here (due July 1, 2025). Check out the Dorothy Sayers Instagram account from the Sayers group in Prof. Kleinmann's course.Check out the C. S. Lewis Instagram account from the Lewis group in Prof. Kleinmann's course.Check out the J. R. R. Tolkien Instagram account from the Tolkien group in Prof. Kleinmann's course.Find syllabi from Inklings Project fellows in our free syllabus repository.Read and subscribe to the “Inklings Quarterly.” Church Life Today is a partnership between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and OSV Podcasts from Our Sunday Visitor. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Today on Inklings we discuss the talk by Michael B. Strong: Charity - A Sign of True Discipleship.

Today on Inklings we discuss the talk by Dale G. Renlund:  Personal Preparation to Meet the Savior.

On today's episode of Inklings we do a brief overview of the 2025 General Conference.  

On today's episode of Inklings we discuss the talk by Russell M. Nelson: "Confidence in the Presence of God", from April 2025 General Conference. 

Greetings, fellow fantasy fanatics and lore lovers!

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On this episode of Inklings we review the talk by Russell M. Nelson: The Lord Jesus Christ will Come Again + talk about prep for the upcoming General Conference. 

One of my favorite reads of 2024 was The Myth Makers by John Hendrix.This gorgeous graphic novel tells the story of the remarkable friendship of C. S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. I thought I already knew quite a bit about these Inklings, but there was even more to uncover.Today, I'm delighted to share my conversation with the author and illustrator of The Myth Makers, John Hendrix. We dive into his research and writing process, exploring how the threads of the story came together. In this episode, Jon shares a better definition of myth, and illustrates the differences between a myth, a fairytale, and a story. I even make him choose which series he'd rather bring to a desert island, The Chronicles of Narnia or The Lord of the Rings. In this episode, you'll hear: John's creative process for creating graphic novels How choose-your-own adventure stories inspired the The Myth Makers Why John chose the Lion and the Wizard as his main characters Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie:Read-Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the NewsletterFind the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/john-hendrix

On this episode of Inklings we discuss the talk by Bradley R. Wilcox: O Youth of the Noble Birthright.

On this episode of Inklings we discuss the talk by Gary E. Stevenson, "Days Never to Be Forgotten"

On this episode of Inklings we discuss the talk by David L. Buckner: “Ye Are My Friends."

This week on Inklings we discuss the talk by Ulisses Soares: Aligning Our Will with His.

On today's Inklings podcast we discuss the talk by I. Raymond Egbo: Focus on Jesus Christ and His Gospel.

On this week's Inklings discussion we talk about Henry B. Eyring's talk:  Simple is the Doctrine of Christ.

On this weeks episode of Inklings, we discuss the talk by Dallin H. Oaks: Following Christ.

This week on Inklings we are studying the talk by D. Todd Christofferson: Burying Our Weapons of Rebellion.

And the Inkling Award goes to... This year, for the first of what I hope will be many times, I'm announcing my awards for the best books I read in four categories, with one bonus: Non-Fiction  Criticism Fiction Theology Bonus Category: Worst Book of the year You can find links to the winners above, and a few runner-ups here, here, here, here, and here. Who will win? Who belly-flopped the hardest? Were there any good movies this year? All this and more, plus a preview of things to come. Register for Spring courses at The Ancient Language Institute: https://ancientlanguage.com/youngheretics/ Join in the Rejoice Evermore Advent Calendar: https://rejoiceevermore.substack.com/p/coming-soon-light-of-the-world-the Order Light of the Mind, Light of the World (and rate it five stars): https://a.co/d/2QccOfM