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Series of children's fantasy novels by C. S. Lewis

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Communion & Shalom
#62 - Evangelicals' Gender Ideas Came from C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy - with Robin Harris and Kathryn Wagner

Communion & Shalom

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 108:23


I mean, I don't know you. Maybe you didn't grow up in an evangelical Christian subculture. But if you did, there's a high likelihood that the ideas you absorbed about how men and women behave—and what it even means to be masculine or feminine—were influenced heavily by C.S Lewis' famous Space Trilogy: Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength.On this fascinating episode, Kathryn Wagner (returning guest and medieval lit scholar) and Robin Harris (writer and incoming seminarian) stopped by to evaluate Lewis' takes on gender against both more modern feminist sensibilities and much older writers and theologians in the Christian tradition.You should absolutely join us.★ About Our Guests:Robin Harris is a North Carolina based freelance writer and editor who specializes in Bible curriculum. She is on the board of the Davenant Institute. Her writing has appeared in Mere Orthodoxy, Ad Fontes, and the Theopolis Institute. As of Fall 2025, she will be a student at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary (MATS, 2027). She writes at robinjeanharris.substack.com/ and can be reached at robinjeanharris [at] gmail.com.Kathryn Wagner is the Director of Academic Programming at the Center for Christianity and Scholarship at Duke University. She studies the literature and religious culture of the late Middle Ages and teaches courses that aim to form students in virtue through the practices of the liberal arts. She can be reached at kathryn [at] mogkwagner.net.—★ Timestamps(00:00) #62 - Evangelicals' Gender Ideas Came from C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy - with Robin Harris and Kathryn Wagner(04:20) Evangelicals who leaned on C.S. Lewis and the Space Trilogy(13:12) The Space Trilogy tackles gender(24:46) But can archetypes live in the real world?(38:44) God does not have a body: Metaphors in Christian scripture(53:28) Confusion and contraception are tied together(01:00:58) God as our mother?(01:06:39) Lewis's thinking evolution: widening the gender box(01:24:44) Replacing theoretical masculinity and femininity with real friendships(01:33:24) What would Lewis think of today's transgender conversation?(01:40:31) In the Christian tradition on gender, Lewis is the test run—★ Links and ReferencesThese well-read people dropped a lot of names and references. For your ease of Google searching, here are the ones we caught:John and Stasi Eldridge (books: Wild at Heart, Captivating), Jordan Peterson Jungian thinking, Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, Elisabeth Elliot (book: Let Me Be a Woman), complementarianism and egalitarianism, Michael Ward (book: Planet Narnia), apophatic theology, platonic forms and Aristotle's hylomorphism, Thomistic/ Thomas=Thomas Aquinas, Pope John Paul II (book/writings: Theology of the Body), Anselm of Canterbury talked about God as our mother, Julian of Norwich said a similar thing; Joy Davidman, Dorothy Sayers, philosopher Elizabeth Anscombe, Sister Penelope Lawson, Ruth Pitter, C. S. Lewis (books: The Four Loves, A Grief Observed), Kevin Vanhoozer (theologian).—★ Send us feedback, questions, comments, and support!Email: communionandshalom@gmail.com | Instagram: @newkinship | Substack: @newkinship | Patreon: @newkinship —★ CreditsCreators and Hosts: David Frank, TJ Espinoza | Audio Engineer: Carl Swenson, carlswensonmusic.com | Podcast Manager: Elena F. | Graphic Designer: Gavin Popken, gavinpopkenart.com ★ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newkinship.substack.com

Stories Are Soul Food
Netflix Narnia | (Ep. 181)

Stories Are Soul Food

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 41:23


Brian springs an awful Aslan casting surprise on Nate, and the results are delightful. The SASF discussion of Greta Gerwig's new Netflix Narnia series ranges far afield. Planet Narnia, which book of the series is Nate's favorite, Lewis's repeated character archetypes, adaptation of books to film... this one has all things Lewis. Including Nate's claim that Edmund / Eustace / Digory all behave the way they do because CSL had thumbs that couldn't bend.

Mythmakers
The Discarded Image and the Key to Narnia

Mythmakers

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 61:04


Do you want to know the key to the Narnian universe? Today, on Mythmakers, Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker take a quick tour around the seven heavens as they discuss C.S. Lewis's book The Discarded Image, as well as the Medieval model, Michael Ward's groundbreaking study, Planet Narnia, and so much more. What other scientific model inspirations have writers found, and where would it be best to live within a Medieval universe? Join the conversation as we find out! Among the books mentioned is Ted Chiang’s Stories of Your Life and Others, available at: https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/ted-chiang/stories-of-your-life-and-others/9781035038596 as well as Cixin Liu’s Three Body Problem: https://torpublishinggroup.com/the-three-body-problem/    (00:05) CS Lewis and the Discarded Image(16:51) CS Lewis and Science(25:22) Planetary Imagery in Narnia(37:07) Lewis(53:30) Fantasy Reimaginings of Medieval Worlds(58:41) Rethinking the Discarded Image   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

Uncommon Sense
Saint Nicholas, Santa, and Father Christmas

Uncommon Sense

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 42:51


Grettelyn and Joe speak with their colleague, Tyler Blanski, about Saint Nicholas, why Father Christmas shows up in Narnia, what Jupiter has to do with it, and more! To sign up for the Society's daily Advent quotations from Chesterton, along with reflections and Scriptures on which to meditate, visit https://www.chesterton.org/advent FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit our Shop at https://www.chesterton.org/shop/  

FLF, LLC
Life on the Silent Planet! [The Pugcast]

FLF, LLC

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 61:38


Today the Pugs welcome Rhys Laverty (all the way from the UK!) to discuss a new collection of essays on C. S. Lewis's Ransom Trilogy (sometimes misleadingly known as the Space Trilogy). The collection is being published under the title 'Life on the Silent Planet' by the Davenant Trust. Contributors include many friends of the Pugcast, including Michael Ward, of Planet Narnia fame. The Pugs enjoy a free-ranging discussion about everything from whether or not Lewis believed in intelligent life on other worlds to whether or not we're living in the world Lewis described in, That Hideous Strength. Join the fun! Order Life on the Silent Planet: https://davenantinstitute.org/life-on-the-silent-planet Connect with the Davenant Institute: https://davenantinstitute.org/ Catch our new documentary ‘A Pugcast Pilgrimage: Lewis, Oxford, and Our Postmodern Age’ on Canon+: https://canonplus.com/tabs/discover/videos/34865?fbclid=IwY2xjawF-J-9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXqj6CIhUs6mTwkMc-AHhKiP1E4dPAtOm60rgu69RZ2LfhqYLJg2JHx4uQ_aem_LV-nOWc1vnhV6scW9cGZpA Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/media-podcasts

The Theology Pugcast
Life on the Silent Planet!

The Theology Pugcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 61:37


Today the Pugs welcome Rhys Laverty (all the way from the UK!) to discuss a new collection of essays on C. S. Lewis's Ransom Trilogy (sometimes misleadingly known as the Space Trilogy). The collection is being published under the title 'Life on the Silent Planet' by the Davenant Trust. Contributors include many friends of the Pugcast, including Michael Ward, of Planet Narnia fame. The Pugs enjoy a free-ranging discussion about everything from whether or not Lewis believed in intelligent life on other worlds to whether or not we're living in the world Lewis described in, That Hideous Strength. Join the fun! Order Life on the Silent Planet: https://davenantinstitute.org/life-on-the-silent-planet Connect with the Davenant Institute: https://davenantinstitute.org/ Catch our new documentary ‘A Pugcast Pilgrimage: Lewis, Oxford, and Our Postmodern Age' on Canon+: https://canonplus.com/tabs/discover/videos/34865?fbclid=IwY2xjawF-J-9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXqj6CIhUs6mTwkMc-AHhKiP1E4dPAtOm60rgu69RZ2LfhqYLJg2JHx4uQ_aem_LV-nOWc1vnhV6scW9cGZpA Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/media-podcasts

The Theology Pugcast
Life on the Silent Planet!

The Theology Pugcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 61:38


Today the Pugs welcome Rhys Laverty (all the way from the UK!) to discuss a new collection of essays on C. S. Lewis's Ransom Trilogy (sometimes misleadingly known as the Space Trilogy). The collection is being published under the title 'Life on the Silent Planet' by the Davenant Trust. Contributors include many friends of the Pugcast, including Michael Ward, of Planet Narnia fame. The Pugs enjoy a free-ranging discussion about everything from whether or not Lewis believed in intelligent life on other worlds to whether or not we're living in the world Lewis described in, That Hideous Strength. Join the fun! Order Life on the Silent Planet: https://davenantinstitute.org/life-on-the-silent-planet Connect with the Davenant Institute: https://davenantinstitute.org/ Catch our new documentary ‘A Pugcast Pilgrimage: Lewis, Oxford, and Our Postmodern Age’ on Canon+: https://canonplus.com/tabs/discover/videos/34865?fbclid=IwY2xjawF-J-9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXqj6CIhUs6mTwkMc-AHhKiP1E4dPAtOm60rgu69RZ2LfhqYLJg2JHx4uQ_aem_LV-nOWc1vnhV6scW9cGZpA Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/media-podcasts

Fight Laugh Feast USA
Life on the Silent Planet! [The Pugcast]

Fight Laugh Feast USA

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 61:38


Today the Pugs welcome Rhys Laverty (all the way from the UK!) to discuss a new collection of essays on C. S. Lewis's Ransom Trilogy (sometimes misleadingly known as the Space Trilogy). The collection is being published under the title 'Life on the Silent Planet' by the Davenant Trust. Contributors include many friends of the Pugcast, including Michael Ward, of Planet Narnia fame. The Pugs enjoy a free-ranging discussion about everything from whether or not Lewis believed in intelligent life on other worlds to whether or not we're living in the world Lewis described in, That Hideous Strength. Join the fun! Order Life on the Silent Planet: https://davenantinstitute.org/life-on-the-silent-planet Connect with the Davenant Institute: https://davenantinstitute.org/ Catch our new documentary ‘A Pugcast Pilgrimage: Lewis, Oxford, and Our Postmodern Age’ on Canon+: https://canonplus.com/tabs/discover/videos/34865?fbclid=IwY2xjawF-J-9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXqj6CIhUs6mTwkMc-AHhKiP1E4dPAtOm60rgu69RZ2LfhqYLJg2JHx4uQ_aem_LV-nOWc1vnhV6scW9cGZpA Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/media-podcasts

FACTS
Planet Narnia: An Interview with Dr. Michael Ward

FACTS

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 51:04


In this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce welcomes Dr. Michael Ward, professor at Oxford University and author of Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C. S. Lewis. Together, they explore the profound themes of C. S. Lewis' work, diving into how Lewis integrated medieval cosmology into the Chronicles of Narnia. Dr. Ward shares his groundbreaking research and insights into the hidden layers of Lewis' imagination, offering listeners a fresh perspective on one of the most beloved authors of the 20th century. Don't miss this fascinating conversation! Here is a link to Dr. Ward's book: https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Narnia-Seven-Heavens-Imagination/dp/0195313879/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner that receives newsletters and one on one discussions with Dr. Boyce, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7

The Inklings Variety Hour
From the Old Winyards: Into the Wardrobe Pt 2 (Saturday Rerun)

The Inklings Variety Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 55:45


Another nostalgic Saturday rerun episode! Original shownotes:  Return to Narnia for the second part of our (three-part) discussion on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Find out the intrepid trio's thoughts on such questions as: Why shouldn't we be too hard on Edmund? How exactly does Father Christmas fit into this story, anyway? Why is it so important to remember to wipe your sword? Works referenced include: Planet Narnia by Michael Ward Boxen by C. S. Lewis As always, the outro poetry sample is from W. H. Auden's "On the Circuit". Write to us at InklingsVarietyHour@gmail.com!

The Catholic Herald Podcast: Merely Catholic with Gavin Ashenden
83: Why CS Lewis matters to Catholics, with Fr Michael Ward

The Catholic Herald Podcast: Merely Catholic with Gavin Ashenden

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 67:01


Our guest for this 83rd episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald, is Fr Michael Ward, the English literary critic and theologian and an internationally recognised expert on the writings of CS Lewis. Perhaps best known for his 2010 book Planet Narnia, Fr Ward is an associate member of the Faculty of Theology and Religion at the University of Oxford, and Professor of Apologetics at Houston Christian University. He played the role of a vicar in The Most Reluctant Convert, the CS Lewis biopic. He has also reviewed films and plays for the Catholic Herald and other media. He talks to Dr Gavin Ashenden about why Lewis continues to appeal to millions of Catholics and to discuss where Lewis's theology would fit in today's ecclesial landscape.

FLF, LLC
C. S. Lewis, Writer and Philosopher: An Interview with Dr. Michael Ward [The Pugcast]

FLF, LLC

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 55:28


The Pugs are still in Oxford, and today they're at the Kilns (Lewis's home) with their friend, Dr. Michael Ward, author of Planet Narnia and After Humanity: A Guide to C. S. Lewis's Abolition of Man. The conversation naturally cover's Dr. Ward's books. Join us for a conversation over tea at the Kilns as the Pugs speak with him about Narnia and the post-human dystopia Lewis predicted would follow a loss of objective value. Connect with Dr. Ward and find his books at michaelward.net Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/trc-media/

The Theology Pugcast
C. S. Lewis, Writer and Philosopher: An Interview with Dr. Michael Ward

The Theology Pugcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 55:28


The Pugs are still in Oxford, and today they're at the Kilns (Lewis's home) with their friend, Dr. Michael Ward, author of Planet Narnia and After Humanity: A Guide to C. S. Lewis's Abolition of Man. The conversation naturally cover's Dr. Ward's books. Join us for a conversation over tea at the Kilns as the Pugs speak with him about Narnia and the post-human dystopia Lewis predicted would follow a loss of objective value. Connect with Dr. Ward and find his books at michaelward.net Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/trc-media/

Optiv Podcast
#106 // Michael Ward | The Secret In The Chronicles Of Narnia

Optiv Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 79:39


In this episode, I got to talk with Michael Ward. Ward is an English literary critic and theologian at the University of Oxford where he serves as an associate member of the Faculty of Theology and Religion. He is the author of many books including Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis and After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man. Dr. Ward is also a Professor of Apologetics at Houston Christian University in Texas. Most notably, Ward was in The World Is Not Enough, a James Bond movie from 1999. Michael and I discuss his book, Planet Narnia in this episode. We talk about the Ward's finding of the secret hidden continuity between the seven books in the Chronicles of Narnia and how each book aligns with a medieval cosmological planet (it sounds crazy but it's not!). Planet Narnia is one of the most significant books on Lewis and children's fantasy of this past century, I hope you enjoy learning about it in this conversation. Enjoy! Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)

The Theology Pugcast
C. S. Lewis, Writer and Philosopher: An Interview with Dr. Michael Ward

The Theology Pugcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 55:28


The Pugs are still in Oxford, and today they're at the Kilns (Lewis's home) with their friend, Dr. Michael Ward, author of Planet Narnia and After Humanity: A Guide to C. S. Lewis's Abolition of Man. The conversation naturally cover's Dr. Ward's books. Join us for a conversation over tea at the Kilns as the Pugs speak with him about Narnia and the post-human dystopia Lewis predicted would follow a loss of objective value. Connect with Dr. Ward and find his books at michaelward.net Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/trc-media/

Fight Laugh Feast USA
C. S. Lewis, Writer and Philosopher: An Interview with Dr. Michael Ward [The Pugcast]

Fight Laugh Feast USA

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 55:28


The Pugs are still in Oxford, and today they're at the Kilns (Lewis's home) with their friend, Dr. Michael Ward, author of Planet Narnia and After Humanity: A Guide to C. S. Lewis's Abolition of Man. The conversation naturally cover's Dr. Ward's books. Join us for a conversation over tea at the Kilns as the Pugs speak with him about Narnia and the post-human dystopia Lewis predicted would follow a loss of objective value. Connect with Dr. Ward and find his books at michaelward.net Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/trc-media/

Re-Enchanting
Re-Enchanting... Planet Narnia - Michael Ward

Re-Enchanting

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 64:36


Dr Michael Ward is a literary critic, theologian, and renowned C.S. Lewis expert – teaching at both the University of Oxford and Houston Christian University, in Texas. He is the author of books including 'Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis' and 'After Humanity: A guide to C.S. Lewis' The Abolition of Man'.Justin and Belle talk to Michael about the inner workings of the Narnian universe, the nature of Lewis' imagination, and one of his most difficult works – The Abolition of Man.Michael Ward: https://michaelward.net For Re-Enchanting: https://www.seenandunseen.com/podcast There's more to life than the world we can see. Re-Enchanting is a podcast from Seen & Unseen recorded at Lambeth Palace Library, the home of the Centre for Cultural Witness. Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall engage faith and spirituality with leading figures in science, history, politics, art and education. Can our culture be re-enchanted by the vision of Christianity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ProveText
968. Planet Narnia: An Interview with Michael Ward (Christ and Classics, 19)

ProveText

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 77:46


In this episode, Colton Moore and Devin Wilkins introduce Season 2 of the Christ in Classics podcast, which will focus on the works of C.S. Lewis. They discuss how Lewis has impacted them both and kick off season 2 with a delightful conversation they had with Dr. Michael Ward from the University of Oxford. Special thanks to GlossaHouse for partnering with the Christ & Classics Podcast! You can find their ancient language resources at https://glossahouse.com. _________ Arguably today's leading C.S. Lewis scholar, Michael Ward, English literary critic and theologian, works at the University of Oxford as a member of the Faculty of Theology and Religion. He also teaches in the MA program at Houston Christian University as Professor of Apologetics. He has published and edited several books and numerous essays, including: Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis (Oxford University Press): https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Narnia-Seven-Heavens-Imagination/dp/019973870X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CGQDIO2GOUKI&keywords=planet+narnia&qid=1705930064&sprefix=planet+narni%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1 The Cambridge Companion to C.S. Lewis (Cambridge University Press, edited with Robert MacSwain):https://www.amazon.com/Cambridge-Companion-Lewis-Companions-Religion/dp/0521711142/ref=sr_1_1?crid=J4EBXJK6PDPH&keywords=cambridge+companion+to+lewis&qid=1705930100&sprefix=cambridge+companion+to+lewi%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1 After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man:https://www.amazon.com/After-Humanity-Commentary-Lewis-Abolition/dp/1943243778/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WTDEZXIEOAL&keywords=after+humanity&qid=1705930162&sprefix=after+humanit%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1 You can find more about Michael Ward at https://michaelward.net/. ---Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christ--classics/support ***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/ ✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes

The Inklings Variety Hour
The Silver Chair, Part 4: How to Cook For Forty Giants

The Inklings Variety Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 67:26


If you're enjoying The Inklings Variety Hour and want to support the show without paying us a dime, please consider leaving us a review on iTunes.   Feel free to follow us on Instagram: @inklingsvarietyhour And shoot us an email to tell us that our work this week has not been in vain: inklingsvarietyhour@gmail.com.   This week, Chris is joined by a panoply of first-time and returning guests, such as Eric Geddes, Jonathan Geltner, Joseph Weigel, and Glencora Pipkin, to talk about The Silver Chair, Chapters 7-9.  Hopefully you'll find our many digressions refreshing and stimulating--not irritating and uncomfortable, like so many irregular trenches carved into a hill. Among other things, we discuss: Whether we're more afraid of heights or depths (we'd love to hear from you on this question). Chris feels vindicated that Lewis had trouble finding a name for this book. The V-structure (see Planet Narnia) of The Silver Chair The Faerie Queene and the fringes of England and Narnia Sources, and Eric's hypothesis about "Narnia and the North" Education and The Silver Chair Loss of Agency Resulting from Comfort The Nature of Dreams The Children's Cascading Epiphanies!  Humor and Tension in Harfang "It's a Cookbook!" "It's only cannibalism if your meal was hnau." Education as instilling virtue Here's a link to Jonathan Weigel's podcast, "Men with Chests": Men with Chests on Apple Podcasts Here's a link to Jonathan Geltner's substack, blog, and books.   This Thursday: A poem!  By one of the Inklings, probably!  You'll know when I do! Next week: Finale of The Silver Chair!  

Radio Worldview
Planet Narnia - Book Review & Thoughts with Micah Gibson

Radio Worldview

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 39:28


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Outside Ourselves
C.S. Lewis and the Chronicles of Narnia with Michael Ward

Outside Ourselves

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 52:05


Dr. Michael Ward is an English literary critic and theologian. He works at the University of Oxford where he is a member of the Faculty of Theology and Religion. He is the author of the award-winning Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis. He joins Kelsi to discuss the theory behind Planet Narnia which asserts that C.S. Lewis intentionally tied each of his seven Chronicles directly to one of the seven planets: the sun, the moon, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Mercury, and Mars. This theory makes Lewis' work within the Chronicles not only much more intentional and intricate, but also has theological implications for how the author would have wanted readers to interact with his famous children's series. Show Notes: ⁠Support 1517⁠ ⁠1517 Podcasts⁠ ⁠The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠1517 on Youtube⁠ More from Kelsi: ⁠Kelsi Klembara⁠ ⁠ Follow Kelsi on Instagram⁠ ⁠Follow Kelsi on Twitter⁠ ⁠Kelsi's Newsletter⁠ Subscribe to the Show: Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ More from 1517: Sign up for the HWSS Livestream Download our free 2023 Advent Resources More from Dr. Ward: Dr. Ward's website Order Planet Narnia Order The Narnia Code

Radio Maria England
PLANET NARNIA - Fr Michael Ward

Radio Maria England

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 59:13


Fr Michael Ward, theologian, literary critic and Catholic priest, in conversation with Fr Toby on all things Narnia.

Saint Athanasius Podcast
Planet Narnia by Michael Ward | Book Reviews 2022 (#2)

Saint Athanasius Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 26:04


Outline:IntroductionJupiter and The Lion, The Witch and the WardrobeMars and Prince CaspianSol and The Voyage of the Dawn TreaderLuna and The Silver ChairMercury and The Horse and His BoyVenus and The Magician's NephewSaturn and The Last BattleSaint Athanasius ChurchContra Mundum SwaggerVideo VersionFeller of Trees Blog (Transcript)

LAB: The Podcast
Dr. Michael Ward

LAB: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 49:20


Author and Oxford Professor, Dr. Michael Ward, joins LAB: The Podcast to discuss the hidden layer of meaning he discovered in C.S. Lewis' Narnia series. We talk Planet Narnia and the tingling quality of the cosmos. Don't miss the chance to share some time with Dr. Michael Ward. 

The Sword & Staff
Ascending The Seven Heavens

The Sword & Staff

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 96:25


In this weeks Christmas edition, Josh and Ritchie get into a conversation on the Seven Heavens. They discuss whether there's three heavens or seven heavens. They talk about the seven heavens in Ancient Jewish sources. They talk about Planet Narnia and the ancient pagan view of the seven heavens, and then they get into Dante's "Paradisio" and his synthesis of the seven heavens. They also talk about how the modern cosmology of the world really doesn't help us understand biblical theology and biblical symbolism and how we need to recover this re-enchanted cosmology. If you've ever had questions about heaven, this is the episode for you! Source Material: Planet Narnia by Michael Ward: https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Narnia-Seven-Heavens-Imagination/dp/019973870X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YGXPC2JH0430&keywords=planet+narnia&qid=1671752312&sprefix=planet+narn%2Caps%2C606&sr=8-1 The Narnia Code by Michael Ward: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049P1TZ2/ref=sspa_dk_hqp_detail_aax_0?psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9ocXBfc2hhcmVk&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExRDYyWjJUVUNGNDVBJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzQ5ODI3M0lNUldIVEU3SEhPMiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODE1MzcxMjBBUDAyODZHVFdMViZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2hxcF9zaGFyZWQmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl The Divine Comedy by Dante: https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Comedy-Inferno-Purgatorio-Paradiso/dp/0451208633/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34C45R9UVNZWH&keywords=dantes+comedy&qid=1671752271&sprefix=dantes+comedy%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 Scythian Links: Website: https://www.scythianmusic.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scythianmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scythian/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/scythianmusic

The Consortium Podcast
Ep. 42 - Joe Carlson and the Divine Comedy

The Consortium Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 61:47


This is Episode 42 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog sponsored by Kepler Education. In this episode, Scott Postma talks with Dante Scholar, Joe Carlson, about his new translation of Dante's Divine Comedy. Joe is a graduate of New St Andrews College, in Moscow, ID, completed his MA and is now pursuing PhD in Literature at the University of Dallas. He is married to Jen, they have one son, Joseph Benaiah, and prior to pursuing his doctorate, he served as a pastor in California for seven years. Joe's books can be found at Roman Roads Press and he is teaching a Dante course on the Kepler Education platform in the Spring of 2023. In addition to reading Dante, Joe highly recommends listeners read Michael Ward's book, Planet Narnia.

Saint Athanasius Podcast
The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis | 2021 Book Reviews (#7)

Saint Athanasius Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 27:05


Outline:The Feminine and LunaJill and the Woman at the WellThe Witch's WitchcraftFairy and MythThe Beginning of the End of the UnderworldThe Harrowing of HadesThe Lesson LearnedThe Kingly BlessingThe Resurrection of the DeadThe Great Witches of Education and Politics Saint Athanasius ChurchContra Mundum SwaggerFeller of Trees Blog (Transcript)Video Version 

FLF, LLC
Planet Narnia - Michael Ward joins the Show - C.S. Lewis' Medieval Cosmology & Why it Matters [CrossPolitic Show]

FLF, LLC

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 31:15


Members! Catch our Backstage Show: “The Medieval Metaphysics Kick - Choc Knox’s Cage Stage Journey ” Sign up for the Fight Laugh Feast Conference! https://flfnetwork.com/knoxville2022/ Become a Member: https://flfnetwork.com/product/fightlaughfestclub/ Download our Fight Laugh Feast App today for access to full shows, podcasts, and more! Just head to FLFNetwork.com!

CrossPolitic Show
Planet Narnia - Michael Ward joins the Show - C.S. Lewis' Medieval Cosmology & Why it Matters

CrossPolitic Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 31:15


Members! Catch our Backstage Show: “The Medieval Metaphysics Kick - Choc Knox’s Cage Stage Journey ” Sign up for the Fight Laugh Feast Conference! https://flfnetwork.com/knoxville2022/ Become a Member: https://flfnetwork.com/product/fightlaughfestclub/ Download our Fight Laugh Feast App today for access to full shows, podcasts, and more! Just head to FLFNetwork.com!

Fight Laugh Feast USA
Planet Narnia - Michael Ward joins the Show - C.S. Lewis' Medieval Cosmology & Why it Matters [CrossPolitic Show]

Fight Laugh Feast USA

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 31:15


Members! Catch our Backstage Show: “The Medieval Metaphysics Kick - Choc Knox’s Cage Stage Journey ” Sign up for the Fight Laugh Feast Conference! https://flfnetwork.com/knoxville2022/ Become a Member: https://flfnetwork.com/product/fightlaughfestclub/ Download our Fight Laugh Feast App today for access to full shows, podcasts, and more! Just head to FLFNetwork.com!

Risking Enchantment
The Universal Truths of C.S. Lewis, with Michael Ward

Risking Enchantment

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 60:46


“The human mind has no more power of inventing a new value than of imagining a new primary colour, or, indeed, of creating a new sun and a new sky for it to move in.” C.S. Lewis, The Abolition of Man   In this episode we are joined by Michael Ward, author of the award-winning and best-selling Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis and After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man. We discuss Michael's theory, laid out in Planet Narnia, that Lewis wrote the series to have each book centred around the influence of each of the seven heavenly bodies of medieval cosmology. We also discuss Lewis' work the need for objective truth, especially in education, in The Abolition of Man, how he represented these ideas through fiction in his Space Trilogy, in particular the last book of the series That Hideous Strength.   Hosts: Rachel Sherlock, Michael Ward Follow Rachel on social media: @seekingwatson Follow the podcast on Instagram: @riskingenchantmentpodcast Find out more at www.rachelsherlock.com Find out more about Michael at: https://michaelward.net/ Sign up for our email list at www.rachelsherlock.com/podcast Music: Ashton Manor by Kevin MacLeod   Works Mentioned Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis by Michael Ward The Narnia Code: C. S. Lewis and the Secret of the Seven Heavens by Michael Ward After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man by Michael Ward The Narnia Chronicles by C.S. Lewis The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis The Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis Manalive! By G.K Chesterton Sherlock (TV Series)   What We're Enjoying at the Moment Michael: A Man for all Seasons (1966)       Any Human Heart by William Boyd Rachel: Sabrina (1964)

Rhetoric in Retrospect
28. Planet Narnia

Rhetoric in Retrospect

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 57:18


We're back! In this long-overdue episode, David leads us through a delightful discussion on Michael Ward's expository work Planet Narnia. We learn all about the secret literary machinations of C. S. Lewis, age-old beliefs concerning celestial bodies, and how we can apply the seemingly esoteric wisdom of these symbols in Narnia to our everyday lives. If you are longtime Narnia fans, prepare to be astounded by new meanings we shall uncover for you (and please pardon the bits of Narnia canon we misconstrue). If you have never read Narnia, ready your mind and ears to be persuaded to add this wondrous series and Dr. Ward's charming companion to your reading pile post-haste. Enjoy!

Cultural Debris
CD 14 - Michael Ward On C.S. Lewis and The Abolition of Man

Cultural Debris

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 67:54


My guest is Father Michael Ward of Blackfriars Hall, Oxford and also of Houston Baptist University. Fr Ward has an enviable trifecta in his academic pedigree—degrees from Oxford, Cambridge, and St. Andrews. Fr. Ward is perhaps best known for his book Planet Narnia, which explains the correlation of each Narnia book to a planet in medieval cosmology. His recently released book from Word on Fire Academic, After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man is the primary subject of our discussion, but we also talk about James Bond.   NEW Cultural Debris Patreon - Support the podcast!   After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man MichaelWard.net Michael Ward and 007 Rachael Sinclair Website | Twitter Bad Books of the Bible Podcast | Substack   Cultural Debris on Twitter Front Porch Republic Archives

The Overthinkers
Why is CS Lewis Still Relevant? (With Michael Ward)

The Overthinkers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 57:39


Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson are joined by famous CS Lewis scholar Michael Ward (author of Planet Narnia and After Humanity) to discuss why CS Lewis remains so popular and what we can learn from his example.

Beth’s BookCast
The Narnia Code - Interview with Author Dr. Michael Ward

Beth’s BookCast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 62:23


There has always been something special about The Chronicles of Narnia. It's captured the imaginations of generations and inspired joy for many of us. But what if there was even more to the story than meets the eye? That's what we are talking about in this episode! I am joined by Dr. Michael Ward, author of The Narnia Code, Senior Research Fellow at Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford, and Professor of Apologetics at Houston Baptist University, Texas. We talk about the secret atmosphere and clues that Lewis left in Narnia, and how it can help show us more of who God is. This was such a fun episode to record! Michael knows so much about Lewis, as he studied his writing for his PhD. He even spent a few years living in Lewis' house, the Kilns. His PhD was published as Planet Narnia, and it became a BBC documentary, The Narnia Code. To find about more about Michael, visit his website and you can find his new book, After Humanity, here. To support this podcast and to join the community, head to our patreon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bethsbookcast/support

Beyond the Lamppost
VDT Ch. 1-4: The Voyage Begins (Part 2)

Beyond the Lamppost

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 31:09


Today, we finish our conversation on chapters 1-4 of the Voyage of the Dawn Treader. We examine Reepicheep’s journey to Aslan’s country, discuss Lucy as a Queen, and deep dive into how Planet Narnia shows up in this story. Also, we read a new telegram! Email us all your brilliant insights at beyondthelamppostpodcast@gmail.com!

Pilgrim Faith Podcast
Pilgrim Faith (Episode 30: The World of Narnia & Our World / Michael Ward)

Pilgrim Faith Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 49:35


In this episode, Dale and Joseph discuss "Planet Narnia" with the book's author, Michael Ward.

Pints with Jack
PWJ: S4E41 – AH – “After Hours” with Michael Ward

Pints with Jack

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021


In 2008, Dr. Michael Ward released "Planet Narnia", a book which caused a real stir in C.S. Lewis studies in which he offered a new lens through which to view "The Chronicles of Narnia". On today's show, in addition to his book, Dr. Ward discusses his friendship with the late Walter Hooper, as well as his involvement in honouring Lewis' life and legacy. Oh yes, and he also explains how he came to give James Bond a pair of x-ray glasses…

Between Lewis & Lovecraft
PLANET NARNIA

Between Lewis & Lovecraft

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 97:04


We're back, and we're talking C.S. Lewis and the conspiracy that he laid within his work from when he was a child! We go in depth on the work of Michael Ward and his idea that C.S. Lewis use imagery of the planets to help showcase the Narnia realms.   We have a Patreon now! www.patreon.com/lewisandlovecraft Go there and support us, and get cool things. As always a thank you to Jake Bassen for our theme song. Check him out on Sound Cloud and reach out to him if you like music, tell him we sent ya.   https://soundcloud.com/jakebassen   You follow us on Instagram @lewisandlovecraft   Tyler is @twclawson_pdx   Hannah is @thehannahray   And feel free to check out our website and contact us with any comments, suggestions or feedback. Or submit stories for us to read on our show, cause we'll totally read them... no seriously... we will...   

Prophetic Imagination Station
Q & A with Matt Mikalatos (Recording of Live Patreon Event)

Prophetic Imagination Station

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 56:45


Matt Mikalatos took more time to talk with us about Narnia and C.S. Lewis, with lots of interesting parts we haven't covered in our series - like an eco-critical reading of Narnia, guessing Lewis' enneagram number, Planet Narnia, and how Lewis wrote letters to children explaining the Narnia series in ways he never made public. Thank you Matt and patrons for a wonderful evening! You can sign up and be a part of events like these, and more, at www.patreon.com/dlmayfield

Prophetic Imagination Station
Interview with Paul Pastor (Ep 10 of The Lion, the Witch & the Evangelicals)

Prophetic Imagination Station

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 52:10


Paul Pastor is an editor and writer, and has published a collection of non-ficiton essays about the Holy Spirit called The Face of the Deep and some books of prayers & meditations called The Listening Day Volume 1 and Volume 2. You can find him on Twitter. Or go to his website and write him a letter! Become a patreon of the podcast at www.patreon.com/dlmayfield and join us for a Narnia Q&A Wednesday night, Dec 16 (6pm pacific / 9pm eastern).  The Highlights: Aslan’s How: a house put together by Dr. Garry Friesan for male students attending Multnomah University (Multnomah Bible College when we went there). Paul mentions the best box set being this one and we agree.  Lewis’ favorite author/theologian was named George McDonald. He was a Victorian era preacher and fantasy writer known for his heretical views.  Phantastes by MacDonald, Lewis said, “baptized his imagination”.  The Silver Chair synopsis. The Silver Chair also includes one of the best characters in Lewis’ canon, Puddleglum Michael Ward wrote a book on the Narnia stories being linked to medieval conceptions of various planets. Check out his website, Planet Narnia.  Why hasn’t The Silver Chair been made into a major motion picture? The Silver Chair corresponds to Luna, or the moon.  The Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross is an initiatory moment. Holy Darkness is different and holds richness because they dwell in obscurity or shadow, which is present in Godself. The Scriptures say that God dwells in deep darkness.  

Canon Calls
Dr. Michael Ward / Planet Narnia

Canon Calls

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020


Get the Canon app today: https://canonpress.com/app/  Get Angels in the Architecture from the Canon shelf: https://canonpress.com/products/angels-in-the-architecture/  Also check out Dr. Michael Ward's Planet Narnia: https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Narnia-Seven-Heavens-Imagination/dp/019973870X/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1606175491&sr=8-2 

Canon Calls
Dr. Michael Ward / Planet Narnia

Canon Calls

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 34:51


Get the Canon app today: https://canonpress.com/app/  Get Angels in the Architecture from the Canon shelf: https://canonpress.com/products/angels-in-the-architecture/  Also check out Dr. Michael Ward's Planet Narnia: https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Narnia-Seven-Heavens-Imagination/dp/019973870X/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1606175491&sr=8-2 

Talking Beasts: The Narnia Podcast
Should We Escape 2020 into Narnia? | Talking Beasts

Talking Beasts: The Narnia Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 33:36


Special guest Dr. Michael Ward, author of 'Planet Narnia,' on fairy tales as escapism. The post Should We Escape 2020 into Narnia? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.

Apologetics Profile
36 BONUS - CS Lewis's 'The Wardrobe' at 70 with Dr. Michael Ward

Apologetics Profile

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 74:05


C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe turned 70 this month (October 2020). In the midst of a difficult year of pandemics and politics, now is the perfect time to reacquaint yourself with C.S. Lewis's timeless classic. What's in your "spare oom" that can lead to adventures undreamt and unsought?  BONUS EPISODE: Come along with us on this special edition broadcast which is a joint program of both Watchman Fellowship podcasts --  Good Heavens! and Apologetics Profile. In this show Daniel Ray celebrates the imaginative, cosmological, literary, and apologetic wonders of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe with C.S. Lewis scholar Dr. Michael Ward.  Dr. Ward served as Daniel's master's thesis advisor at Houston Baptist University in 2016. Daniel is the first to have written a master's thesis on Dr. Ward's 2008 book, Planet Narnia - The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis.   Michael is the author of several published works and scholarly articles about Lewis, the imagination, and theology. He has lectured in 30 of the 50 states, holds a doctorate of divinity from St. Andrews, and has made numerous radio, podcast, and television appearances. More on Michael's work can be found here and here.  BONUS LINKS: Here are some additional resources: Michael Ward with Eric Metaxas in conversation about Planet Narnia. Michael and others from around the world reading from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Laura Miller's book mentioned in the broadcast. The Magician's Book -  A Skeptic's Adventure in Narnia. FREE: We are also offering a free subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give. Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman FellowshipFor more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Good Heavens!  The Human Side of Astronomy
The Wardrobe at 70 with Dr. Michael Ward

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 74:05


C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe turned 70 this month (October 2020). In the midst of a difficult year of pandemics and politics, now is the perfect time to reacquaint yourself with C.S. Lewis's timeless classic. What's in your "spare oom" that can lead to adventures undreamt and unsought?  Come along with us on this special combined episode of Good Heavens! and Apologetics Profile as we celebrate the imaginative, cosmological, literary, and apologetic wonders of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe with C.S. Lewis scholar Dr. Michael Ward.  Dr. Ward served as Daniel Ray's master's thesis advisor at Houston Baptist University in 2016. Daniel is the first to have written a master's thesis on Dr. Ward's 2008 book (Amazon), Planet Narnia - The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis.   Michael is the author of several published works and scholarly articles about Lewis, the imagination, and theology. He has lectured in 30 of the 50 states, holds a doctorate of divinity from St. Andrews, and has made numerous radio, podcast, and television appearances. More on Michael's work can be found at https://michaelward.net/.  Michael Ward with Eric Metaxas in conversation about Planet Narnia.   Michael and others from around the world reading from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.  (on narniaweb.com) Laura Miller's book mentioned in the broadcast (Amazon). The Magician's Book -  A Skeptic's Adventure in Narnia   Image credit:  Refuge31 Films

BiblioFiles: A CenterForLit Podcast about Great Books, Great Ideas, and the Great Conversation
BiblioFiles #94: Should Literary Criticism Uncover Hidden Meaning?

BiblioFiles: A CenterForLit Podcast about Great Books, Great Ideas, and the Great Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020


In some ways, literature is meant to communicate implicitly and unconsciously. Does literary criticism then ruin the reading experience by trying to make that meaning explicit? The CenterForLit crew tackles this question by turning to Michael Ward’s defense of Planet Narnia, one of the greatest literary discoveries in recent memory. Referenced Works:– Planet Narnia by Michael Ward– An Experiment in Criticism by C.S. Lewis– Tending the Heart of Virtue by Vigen GuroianWe love hearing your questions and comments! You can contact us by emailing adam@centerforlit.com, or you can visit our website www.centerforlit.com to find even more ways to participate in the conversation.

The Inklings Variety Hour
Into the Wardrobe - Pt. 2

The Inklings Variety Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 55:45


Return to Narnia for the second part of our (three-part) discussion on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Find out the intrepid trio's thoughts on such questions as: Why shouldn't we be too hard on Edmund? How exactly does Father Christmas fit into this story, anyway? Why is it so important to remember to wipe your sword? Works referenced include: Planet Narnia by Michael Ward Boxen by C. S. Lewis As always, the outro poetry sample is from W. H. Auden's "On the Circuit". Write to us at InklingsVarietyHour@gmail.com!  

Beyond the Lamppost
LWW Ch. 15-17: Deeper Magic and Restoration (Part 1)

Beyond the Lamppost

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 28:00


Join us for part one of our two part discussion on chapters 15-17 of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. We talk about Aslan’s resurrection, the meaning of Deeper Magic, and the statues coming back to life. We chat more about Planet Narnia, and discover a story about Lewis in his last days. We’d love to hear your comments and personal anecdotes about the Narnia series, or about what you think of the podcast. Shoot us an email at beyondthelamppostpodcast@gmail.com. Write us a review on Apple Podcasts with a story about your experience with Narnia, and we might just read it on the show!

Beyond the Lamppost
Special Episode: Planet Narnia?!

Beyond the Lamppost

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 30:02


Stephen and Shannon introduce an exciting theory proposed by the Oxford scholar Michael Ward in his book Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis (Oxford University Press, 2008). Join us as we begin to explore how each of the seven Chronicles of Narnia corresponds to one of the seven planets in the medieval view of the cosmos! To learn more about Michael Ward's exciting idea, visit his website at www.planetnarnia.com.

Talking Beasts: The Narnia Podcast
Does “The Narnia Code” Explain How the 7 Books Fit Together? | Talking Beasts

Talking Beasts: The Narnia Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 46:51


"Planet Narnia" and "The Narnia Code" big claims about C.S. Lewis's creative process. The post Does “The Narnia Code” Explain How the 7 Books Fit Together? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.

The Christian Outlook | Topics for Today's Believers
A C.S. Lewis Special: Narnia Unlocked

The Christian Outlook | Topics for Today's Believers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 41:04


The Christian Outlook — November 30, 2019 Don Kroah is joined by Max McLean who has brought to stage some of the classic works of Lewis. C.S. Lewis’s stepson, Douglas Gresham, explains the story behind Mere Christianity. Devon Brown, author of A Life Observed: A Spiritual Biography of C.S. Lewis was a guest of John Hall and Kathy Emmons. Eric Metaxas interviews Joe Laconte, author of A Wardrobe, A Hobbit, and Great War about Lewis’ friendship with J.R.R Tolkien. Eric Metaxas returns to interview C.S. Lewis scholar Michael Ward about his groundbreaking work, Planet Narnia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plodcast
Ep 108: The Trans Business

Plodcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019


This week Pastor Wilson talks the collective hysteria over transgender issues, unpacks apistos, and reviews Michael Ward's "Planet Narnia." For more from Doug, please visit us at https://canonpress.com

Socrates in the City
Michael Ward: Planet Narnia

Socrates in the City

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 76:20


Eric Metaxas interviews Oxford Fellow Michael Ward about his discovery of a secret code in C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia, which Ward explores in his book PLANET NARNIA.

Theosations
Somehow He Brought it All Back to His Wedding

Theosations

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 49:04


We are joined by Sarah Bryan and Worship Pastor Marty Reardon of Trinity Anglican Church to talk about our most influential books of the past 5 years, worship leading with an evangelical/Anglican/charismatic influence, how to have a healthy relationship with technology, and workaholism. This episode features a rapid-fire interview with Pastor Marty Reardon to discuss Trinity's three stream approach to worship, leading worship with your own songs, and how to grow as a worship leader.Our most influential books of the past 5 years:- Planet Narnia by Michael Ward- Awaiting the King by James K. A. Smith- Worship, Community, and the Triune God of Grace by James B. Torrance- An Unhurried Life by Alan Fadling- Surprised by Hope by N. T. WrightMarty Reardon's Podcast and Music can be found at:- allthingsworship.org- https://open.spotify.com/artist/5iWzBuj3f0T0PNzA8k4HYI?si=7S-QJm5aQnyP2b75VQeznQFind us across social media: @theosationsMusic: www.bensound.comMic Icons by Prosymbols from http://www.flaticon.com/Podcast Art by John Anders

Professor Carol
Music of the Spheres and Narnia

Professor Carol

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 23:10


Dr. Michael Dodds and Professor Carol were formerly colleagues at Southern Methodist University. Dr. Dodds is now professor of music history at University of North Carolina School of the Arts and a frequent contributor to Professor Carol's courses. In a conversation over dinner about childhood books, Michael raised some intriguing aspects of C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, and that prompted this interview. The discussion in this Part 1 focuses on Michael Ward's book Planet Narnia.

Wade Center
"Planet Narnia" and "The Narnia Code" w/ Dr. Michael Ward

Wade Center

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2019 45:32


Dr. Michael Ward, award-winning author of Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis and The Narnia Code: C.S. Lewis and the Secret of the Seven Heavens, discusses his best-selling books and thesis about the secret theme that lies behind and which knits together all of the seven books in The Chronicles of Narnia. Dr. Ward also discusses with Drs. Crystal and David Downing his role and the story behind the memorial for C.S. Lewis placed in Poets’ Corner in Westminster Abbey on the 50th anniversary of Lewis’s death.

The Christian Outlook | Topics for Today's Believers
A C.S. Lewis Special: Narnia Unlocked

The Christian Outlook | Topics for Today's Believers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 40:58


The Christian Outlook -- November 24, 2018 Don Kroah is joined by Max McLean who has brought to stage some of the classic works of Lewis. C.S. Lewis’s stepson, Douglas Gresham, explains the story behind Mere Christianity. Devon Brown, author of A Life Observed: A Spiritual Biography of C.S. Lewis was a guest of John Hall and Kathy Emmons. Eric Metaxas interviews Joe Laconte, author of A Wardrobe, A Hobbit, and Great War, about Lewis' friendship with J.R.R Tolkien. Eric Metaxas returns to interview C.S. Lewis scholar Michael Ward about his groundbreaking work, Planet Narnia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook | Topics for Today's Believers
A Nation Gripped By Kavanaugh Hearings and a Key to C.S. Lewis's Narnia

The Christian Outlook | Topics for Today's Believers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2018 40:55


The Christian Outlook – September 29, 2018 As the conclusion of the Kavanaugh confirmation approaches, Kevin McCullough turns to a woman who has a long history with Judge Kavanaugh for her comments. People of good will across the political spectrum know that something is amiss. Don Kroah and Kimberly Fletcher of Homemakers for America look at that. Georgene Rice talks to Samuel Hakim about his ministry that is reaching out to the Muslim world. Eric Metaxas interviews C.S. Lewis scholar Michael Ward about his groundbreaking work, Planet Narnia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook | Topics for Today's Believers
Eric Metaxas and C.S. Lewis Scholar Unlock Deeper Meaning in Chronicles of Narnia

The Christian Outlook | Topics for Today's Believers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2018 59:23


Eric Metaxas interviews C.S. Lewis scholar Michael Ward about his groundbreaking work, Planet Narnia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plodcast
Ep. 61 - The Abortion of the Family, Christology Cosmology & C.S. Lewis, Hamartia

Plodcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018


Welcome plodders! This week Douglas Wilson talks about the abortion of the family, Michael Ward's book, “Christology Cosmology & C.S. Lewis” and hamartia and hamartano in 2 Peter. Happy plodding!   Show notes:   The abortion of the family: The killing of babies is not the only problem The decision to legalize abortion delegitimized the American family and made, in principle, every child a bastard The reason children die, is because their fathers have been disenfranchised There is now no such thing as a family, if a man is not permitted to have a say about the life of his child, he is simply a nullity   Christology Cosmology & C.S. Lewis: Written by Michael Ward Series of 13/14 lectures that Ward gave Ward wrote “Planet Narnia” and “Narnia Code” This lecture series touches on the different planetary illusions in Narnia Amazing read for Lewis lovers   Hamartia & Hamartano: Looking at them in 2 Peter Hamartia mentioned in 2 Peter 1:9, 2:14 Hamartano is mentioned in 2 Peter 2:4

Plodcast
Ep. 61 - The Abortion of the Family, Christology Cosmology & C.S. Lewis, Hamartia

Plodcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 14:05


Welcome plodders! This week Douglas Wilson talks about the abortion of the family, Michael Ward’s book, “Christology Cosmology & C.S. Lewis” and hamartia and hamartano in 2 Peter. Happy plodding!   Show notes:   The abortion of the family: The killing of babies is not the only problem The decision to legalize abortion delegitimized the American family and made, in principle, every child a bastard The reason children die, is because their fathers have been disenfranchised There is now no such thing as a family, if a man is not permitted to have a say about the life of his child, he is simply a nullity   Christology Cosmology & C.S. Lewis: Written by Michael Ward Series of 13/14 lectures that Ward gave Ward wrote “Planet Narnia” and “Narnia Code” This lecture series touches on the different planetary illusions in Narnia Amazing read for Lewis lovers   Hamartia & Hamartano: Looking at them in 2 Peter Hamartia mentioned in 2 Peter 1:9, 2:14 Hamartano is mentioned in 2 Peter 2:4

So...Talk to Me
Episode 33: Submission Impossible

So...Talk to Me

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2018 54:14


Surprise! On this episode there is more coughing, hacking, and wheezing. Also, there's some discussion of Art and the Bible, beauty, Planet Narnia (for the last time), the difference between cosmology and cosmetology, Philippians 4, lil' Sebastian, 1 Peter, feminism, submission to God and others, meekness, Daniel, reasonableness, and the possibility of an episode next week. Or maybe not. Recos: Streetlights The Just Thinking Podcast If you'd like to reach out, you can Talk to Us via email at SotalktomePodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @So_TalkToMe

So...Talk to Me
Episode 31: Between a Rock and a Hard Race

So...Talk to Me

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018 75:07


Nothing too special this week, just more sickness, another 3 drink setup, Whatchamacallits, Beyond Belief, an excerpt from Planet Narnia, the difference between TGC and T4G, Racism, Ugly Delicious, and crawfish. Social Justice Black Hole by the Mortification of Spin The Bible Project There's a Wocket in my Pocket If you'd like to reach out, you can Talk to Us via email at SotalktomePodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @So_TalkToMe

So...Talk to Me
Episode 18: His favorite movie is BOOKS

So...Talk to Me

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2018 68:52


Today's conversation includes red eyes, phantom cries, sick week, freezing weather, taking our own advice, Treasuring Christ While Your Hands are Full, Conviction to Lead, Modern Romance, disembodied communication, Romans, bad news before good news, "A long obedience in the right direction", Planet Narnia, poetry, and Planet Earth 2. Recommendations: The Calvinist (video) Planet Earth 2 Treasuring Christ When Your Hands are Full: Gospel Meditations for Busy Moms by Gloria Furman The Conviction to Lead: 25 Principles for Leadership That Matters by Albert Mohler Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari and Eric Klinenberg Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C. S. Lewis by Michael Ward If you'd like to reach out, you can Talk to Us via email at SotalktomePodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @So_TalkToMe

Plodcast
Ep. 5—The Myth of Neutrality, Planet Narnia, Adikeo

Plodcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2017


Pastor Wilson discusses the inescapable concept and the myth of neutrality, plugs Michael Ward's “Planet Narnia,” and lastly unpacks “adikeo.” Be sure to join him every Wednesday for the newest edition of the Plodcast. Happy plodding!

Plodcast
Ep. 5—The Myth of Neutrality, Planet Narnia, Adikeo

Plodcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2017 20:16


Pastor Wilson discusses the inescapable concept and the myth of neutrality, plugs Michael Ward's “Planet Narnia,” and lastly unpacks “adikeo.” Be sure to join him every Wednesday for the newest edition of the Plodcast. Happy plodding!

Social Sciences and Society - Video (HD)
Planet Narnia: C.S. Lewis's Medieval Imagination

Social Sciences and Society - Video (HD)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2016 69:21


Michael Ward gives his lecture, "Planet Narnia: C.S. Lewis's Medieval Imagination," in Speaker's Corner at Villanova University.

Unbelievable?
Unbelievable? 30 Oct 2010 - The Apologetics of CS Lewis

Unbelievable?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2014 79:37


C.S. Lewis was one of the most influential Christian writers of the 20th Century and remains so today.  Many are familiar with his Narnia stories, but he was also a populariser of Christian apologetics, and continues to be the first place that many encounter the key arguments for Christian faith. 60 years on from when they were written, are his arguments for God and Christ still compelling?  We look at Lewis' Natural Law argument for God in "Mere Christianity", his Argument from Reason in "Miracles" and his classic 'Trilemma' - Jesus is either a liar, lunatic, or Lord. Michael Ward is Chaplain of St. Peter's College, Oxford and a research fellow at the Independent Institute. He is a leading authority on CS Lewis.  His books "Planet Narnia" and "The Narnia Code" unearthed a hidden dimension to the Narnia chronicles.  He also lectures on the apologetics of C.S. Lewis. Dan Barker is a US atheist and heads up the Freedom From Religion Foundation.   As a Christian he read "Mere Christianity" but on re-reading it as an atheist found it unconvincing. They debate the faith, philosophy and apologeics of CS Lewis. For Michael Ward see http://www.planetnarnia.com/ or http://www.independent.org/aboutus/person_detail.asp?id=1333 For the new book "The Narnia Code" http://www.amazon.com/Narnia-Code-Lewis-Secret-Heavens/dp/1414339658/ref=pd_sim_b_3 For Dan Barker and his book "Godless" see http://www.ffrf.org/ For more Christian/non Christian discussions visit www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable or get the podcast or via itunes If you enjoyed this discussion try these: Unbelievable? 6 Jun 2009  Narnia & CS Lewis - a skeptic and Christian discuss - Michael Ward & Laura Miller Unbelievable? 5 Dec 2009 - Are we better off free from religion? Atheist Dan Barker vs. Christian Charles Foster Unbelievable? 10 Oct 2009 - Is the divinity of Jesus at odds with Jewish Monotheism? Richard Bauckham & James Crossley. Join the discussion at the "Unbelievable?" group of The Premier Community http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable

Unbelievable?
Unbelievable? 6 Jun 2009 A Skeptic in Narnia

Unbelievable?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2014 80:16


Laura Miller was captivated by Lewis' Narnia stories as a child.  As a teenager she learnt of the Christian parallels in the books and felt "cheated and betrayed".  Find out why in today's programme and how she has come to terms with Narnia by writing "The Magician's Book". Michael Ward is a leading expert on CS Lewis and author of "Planet Narnia".  As a Christian the Narnia stories served to deepen his faith, and he has also recently uncovered a rich secret within the books that has gone unnoticed until now. They discuss how the Christian Narnia affected Miller and some of the criticisms she levels at them in her book.  For Michael Ward see www.planetnarnia.com For Laura Miller see www.lauramiller.org If you enjoyed this discussion you may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 8 Dec 2007 The Golden Compass - is it atheist propaganda? For more Christian/non Christian discussions visit www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable or get the podcast or via itunes Join the discussion at the Premier Community

All About Jack: A C.S. Lewis Podcast
The Narnia Code (Single Interview w/ Dr. Ward)

All About Jack: A C.S. Lewis Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2014 1:10


Please visit: AllAboutJack.Podbean.com The following is a repeat of my single interview I did with Dr. Michael Ward two years about The Narnia Code. This chat also gives a good general introduction to Planet Narnia and the DVD also called The Narnia Code. He will be one of the special guest at the 2014 Taylor Colloquium (see link below for details). Purchase The Narnia Code Purchase Planet Narnia Visit The Narnia Code Site Visit Planet Narnia Site Visit Michael Ward's Site Visit BandCamp page for Lewis and Women Listen to 2014 Taylor Colloquium Interview Listen to Myth Became Fact Essay Chat with Dr. Ward Visit EssentialCSLewis.com