Episodes
Sunday Dec 31, 2017
(Re-Post) 2014 Recap, Part ONE
Sunday Dec 31, 2017
Sunday Dec 31, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: I decided to re-share 2014's recap of the shows I posted that year. This is the first of those two podcasts:
I had thirty-four new shows posted in 2014 (thirty-six if you count this and next week's show!). The following is the first of a two-part recap/reflection on the programs that were released in the last year. This segment spotlights shows done through July of this year before I changed the location of the hosting of All About Jack. At this time not all shows that were released at the old location have been re-released at the new site. Thus, a few excerpts I share in this recap aren't available at this time, but will be in the next few weeks and links will be added later. Feel free to leave a comment telling me about your favorite show or make a suggestion of a potential guest.
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- LISTEN TO “Is Theology Poetry?” with Dr. Holly Ordway (Essay Chat)
- LISTEN TO "The Seeing Eye" with Will Vaus (Essay Chat)
- LISTEN TO "Meditation on the Third Commandment" (with Allyson Wieland)
- LISTEN TO Lewis & Women #1 - Miniseries Overview
- LISTEN TO Lewis & Women #2 - “Factual” Women
- LISTEN TO Lewis & Women #3 - The Fictional Women
- LISTEN TO Lewis & Women #4 – Top Three Women
- LISTEN TO C.S. Lewis Symposium - YouTube Videos (Peter Byrom)
- LISTEN TO Sehnsucht: The C. S. Lewis Journal (Dr. Bruce Johnson)
- LISTEN TO What Lewis NEVER Wrote (with William O’Flaherty)
- Some of the other shows can be found at the OLD Site: http://AllAboutJack.podomatic.com/
Friday Dec 29, 2017
(Re-Post) 2015 Recap, Part TWO
Friday Dec 29, 2017
Friday Dec 29, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: The second of a two-part recap of shows from *2015.*
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This is the second of a two-part show reflecting on the new podcasts I posted in 2015. As noted previously, last year was very busy ...almost 40 new shows (or never available via AAJ) were released. In this final recap for last year I finish out my reflection on the remaining programs not covered in the previous episode. Speaking of, if you haven't heard it then be sure to listen. A direct link is provided below. As I did last time, I briefly describe the new shows and then for most of them I provide an excerpt from it. Plus, below you will find direct links to hear the entire podcast of those shows.
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- 2015 Recap PART ONE
- Joy (both parts) - Abigail Santamaria
- C.S. Lewis’s List - David Werther
- C.S. Lewis & His Circle - Roger White
- Bandersnatch - Diana Glyer
- Narnia Books 01 - LWW - Bruce Edwards
- Narnia Books 02 – PC Devin Brown
- Narnia Books 03 – VDT Will Vaus
- Narnia Books 04 – SC David Downing
- Narnia Books 05 – HHB Charlie Starr
- Narnia Books 06 – MN Lou Markos
- Narnia Books 07 – LB Kevin Bellmonte
- Bruce Edwards Tribute - Various Guests
- Journal of Inklings Studies - Dr. Judith Wolfe
- Lost C.S. Lewis Recording Discovered
- Inklings Fellowship England Hal Poe & Don King
- NarniaCode 01 1-3: Michael Ward & Holly Ordway
- NarniaCode 02 4-5 Michael Ward & Holly Ordway
- NarniaCode 03 6-7 Michael Ward & Holly Ordway
- NarniaCode 04 8-10 Michael Ward & Holly Ordway
- NarniaCode 05 11-13 Michael Ward & Holly Ordway
- PREVIEW of C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell
Thursday Dec 28, 2017
(Re-Post) 2015 Recap, Part One
Thursday Dec 28, 2017
Thursday Dec 28, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: 2015 had many good shows! This first of a two-part show reminds you of the podcasts from that year.
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2015 was a busier year than even last year for releasing brand new shows, or episodes that had never been posted on the AAJ hosting location. Nearly 40 shows fall under that category, as I released an average of more than one show a week when you count re-releases.
- Beyond the Shadowlands w/ Dr. Wayne Martindale
- The Hobbit - Movies vs. the book, part 1
- The Hobbit - Movies vs. the book, part 2
- The C.S. Lewis Collection (Logos Bible Software)
- Seven Literary Sages (Christian History Magazine)
- The Oxford Inklings (Dr. Colin Duriez)
- Essay Chat - Screwtape Proposes a Toast
- The Surprising Imagination of C.S. Lewis (Dr. Jerry Root)
- Not Quite Lewis - Questionable Lewisian Quotations (William O'Flaherty)
- Glyer and Root - CSLIS 2015 Panel Discussion (Part One)
- Glyer and Root - CSLIS 2015 Panel Discussion (Part Two)
- Inklings Fellowship Panel w/ Colin Duriez and others
- CSL - Life, Works and Legacy pt. 1 w/ Dr. Bruce Edwards
- CSL - Life, Works and Legacy pt. 2 w/ Dr. Bruce Edwards
- 2013 Biographies Discussion pt. 1 w/ Charlie Starr and others
- 2013 Biographies Discussion pt. 2 w/ Crystal Hurd and others
- A Naked Tree/Yet One More Spring (Don King)
- Discussing Mere Christianity (Devin Brown)
- Women & C.S. Lewis (Carolyn Curtis)
- Visit EssentialCSLewis.com
Tuesday Dec 26, 2017
(Re-Post) 2016 Podcast Recap
Tuesday Dec 26, 2017
Tuesday Dec 26, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: If you are new to my podcast, here's a great way to learn about all the new ones I did in 2016.
During 2016 I shared a variety of shows on my All About Jack podcast. While less than thirty were brand new, close to fifteen I shared had not been available previously at the location where I now have my audio files hosted. Below you'll find a list of the programs that weren't tied to just 2016 (that is, events held during that year). In the past two years I did a two-part show that shared brief excerpts from nearly all of the totally new show, but frankly I just didn't have the time to do that. So, be sure to look over the list to discover podcasts you might have missed or want to hear again. Additionally, in 2016 I began to post in my iTunes and Podbean feed older shows, or reminders of programs from the current year. What you'll hear in this podcast is a couple of highlights from three shows that showcase the variety of programs I had.
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- CSLewis.com Blog (Zach Kincaid)
- C.S. Lewis Society of California (David Theroux)
- 75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know (Terry Glaspey)
- The Surprising Imagination of C.S. Lewis (Mark Neal)
- Both Sides of the Wardrobe (Rob Fennell)
- Shining Light on Screwtape’s Darkest Secret (William O'Flaherty)
- Inkling Weekend 2016 Highlights
- Screwtape 75th Anniversary Reflections, Part 1
- C. S. Lewis at Poets’ Corner [book] (Michael Ward)
- 75th Anniversary Reflections on “The Weight of Glory”
- Battlefield of the Mind: Examining Screwtape’s Preferred Method (William O’Flaherty)
- Testing the Possibilities of the Screwtape-Ransom Speculative Universe (Brenton Dickieson)
- Taylor Colloquium 2016 Panel Discussion
- Keynote Highlights Taylor Colloquium 2016
- Screwtape 75th Anniversary Reflections, Part 2
- Joy and Poetic Imagination (Dr. Stephen Thorson)
- Walter Hooper Interview 2016
- Highlights Inklings Week in Oxford 2016
- The Silver Chair Movie Revised (2016)
- Ruth Pitter Biography (Dr. Don King)
- Medieval Wisdom for Modern Christians (Dr. Chris R. Armstrong)
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- Purchase C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell
- Listen to All About Jack on iTunes
- Visit ScrewtapeCompanion.com
- Visit EssentialCSLewis.com
Sunday Dec 24, 2017
(Re-Post) C.S. Lewis Goes to Heaven
Sunday Dec 24, 2017
Sunday Dec 24, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: a reader's guide to The Great Divorce.
With the publication of my book about The Screwtape Letters approaching soon (it should be out by late March, 2016), I thought I'd remind you of a book by the same publisher about The Great Divorce. That book is called C.S. Lewis Goes to HEAVEN and it came out in 2012. I spoke with the author, Dr. David Clark, when it came out but also shared it again last January. I'm sharing it again for those who may not have caught it then, but this also serves as a reminder to consider this resource to help you further enjoy a fictional book by Lewis that is sometimes overlooked.
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Friday Dec 22, 2017
(Re-Post) C. S. Lewis's List (David Werther)
Friday Dec 22, 2017
Friday Dec 22, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: Interview on Learning about the books that influenced Lewis.
- Purchase C.S. Lewis's List
- SUPPORT All About Jack Podcast
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Listen to Other Interview by the Contributors:
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- Holly Ordway
- Don Williams
- David Downing (did the Forward)
- Don King
- Visit EssentialCSLewis.com
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Wednesday Dec 20, 2017
(Re-Post) Joy, both parts (Abigail Santamaria)
Wednesday Dec 20, 2017
Wednesday Dec 20, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: In summer 2015 I shared a two-part interview about a new biography on Joy Davidman; here's BOTH parts.
While I just released my interview with Abigail Santamaria in two parts, due to the popularity of those shows it seems there are those who would like the convenience of having them combined. So, that's what this episode is, simply both chats in a single show. While nothing new has been added, the ending from the first part and introduction of the second has been removed (thus both shows together are shorter than the two combined). As noted previously, this is the first book from Abigail Santamaria and its the first full-length biography on Joy Davidman, who was an accomplished writer before she married C.S. Lewis. Some of the topics explored in this interview with William O'Flaherty include how Abigail became interested in Joy's life and about what the Davidman household was like growing up, Joy's first marriage to Bill Gresham, how Joy met Lewis, some factors that led to her divorce and how she ultimately married Lewis twice.
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Monday Dec 18, 2017
(Re-Post) A Naked Tree/Yet One More Spring (Dr. Don King)
Monday Dec 18, 2017
Monday Dec 18, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: Don King discusses two books - one he wrote about Joy Davidman and the other a volume of poems from her that he edited.
2015 is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Joy Davidman, C.S. Lewis's wife. It just so happens that Dr. Don King has two new books this year (one not yet released at the time of this posting) related to her. A Naked Tree (the one currently available) is actually edited by Don and is a collection of nearly all her poems. The majority of them had never been published before. The other book (releasing in September) is Yet One More Spring and is the first comprehensive study of the poetry, nonfiction and fiction that Joy Davidman wrote. Learn more about them from the conversation that William O'Flaherty had with Don and hear a couple of Joy's poems.
Sunday Dec 17, 2017
(Re-Post) 2013 Biographies Discussion pt. 2
Sunday Dec 17, 2017
Sunday Dec 17, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: The second of a two-part show exploring the three Lewis biographies from 2013.
This is the second and final part of a round table discussion on the three biographies on C.S. Lewis that came out in 2013. Follow the link below if you want to listen to the first part. Dr. Bruce Edwards, Dr. Charlie Starr and Dr. Crystal Hurd return to share there reflections on the books from McGrath, Duriez and Brown. William O'Flaherty hosts the show and has the guests also comment on the increasing number of books about the writings of Lewis that come out each year. Learn more about the guests, all Lewis scholars who have been on All About Jack before, by following the link to their website that is provide below.
- Listen to Part ONE of 2013 Biographies Discussion
- Purchase C.S. Lewis - A Life
- Purchase A Life Observed
- Purchase C.S. Lewis: A Biography of Friendship
- Listen to C.S. Lewis - A Life Interview with Dr. Alister McGrath
- Listen to C.S. Lewis: A Biography of Friendship
- Listen to A Life Observed Interview with Dr. Devin Brown
- Visit The C.S. Lewis Review (Dr. Edward's Website)
- Visit Dr. Charlie Starr's Website
- Visit Dr. Crystal Hurd's Website
- Listen to Previous Interviews with Dr. Bruce Edwards
- Listen to Previous Interviews with Dr. Charlie Starr
- Listen to Previous Interviews with Dr. Crystal Hurd
Saturday Dec 16, 2017
(Re-Post) 2013 Biographies Discussion pt. 1
Saturday Dec 16, 2017
Saturday Dec 16, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: First of two-part show looking back on the 2013 biographies.
In 2013 three biographies on C.S. Lewis were published. There have been quiet a few others before this and undoubtedly there will be more. Why so many biographies on Lewis and how do the ones from 2013 compare to each other? Also what should person look for in biography anyway? These and related questions are explored by William O'Flaherty and his three guests: Dr. Bruce Edwards, Dr. Charlie Starr and Dr. Crystal Hurd. Each are Lewis scholars and have been on All About Jack before.
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- Purchase C.S. Lewis - A Life
- Purchase A Life Observed
- Purchase C.S. Lewis: A Biography of Friendship
- Listen to C.S. Lewis - A Life Interview with Dr. Alister McGrath
- Listen to C.S. Lewis: A Biography of Friendship
- Listen to A Life Observed Interview with Dr. Devin Brown
- Visit The C.S. Lewis Review (Dr. Edward's Website)
- Visit Dr. Charlie Starr's Website
- Visit Dr. Crystal Hurd's Website
- Listen to Previous Interviews with Dr. Bruce Edwards
- Listen to Previous Interviews with Dr. Charlie Starr
- Listen to Previous Interviews with Dr. Crystal Hurd
Wednesday Dec 13, 2017
(Re-Post) 11-12r Essay Chat - The Vision of John Bunyan (Kevin Belmonte)
Wednesday Dec 13, 2017
Wednesday Dec 13, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: An essay chat on the shorter work "The Vision of John Bunyan." The essay was first published on December 13, 1962.
"The Vision of John Bunyan" was the topic for my 11th and 12th essay chat back in 2012. For this re-release I combined the shows because together they are just over twenty minutes. Kevin Belmonte, who joined me for the third essay chat (and other shows) returned for this discussion. As always, in addition to exploring several key points in the article, you will learn background information about it, as well as related articles or books on a similar topic. "The Vision of John Bunyan" is best found in Selected Literary Essays (a title that was re-issued in paperback and made available in eBook for the first time in late 2013).
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Purchase Selected Literary Essays
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Purchase audio recording that includes "The Vision of John Bunyan"
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Visit Advanced Book Exchange (AbeBooks)
- Listen to Previous Interviews with Kevin Belmonte
Purchase Books by Kevin Belmonte:
Tuesday Dec 12, 2017
(Re-Post) Out of My Bone - The Letters of Joy Davidman (Dr. Don King)
Tuesday Dec 12, 2017
Tuesday Dec 12, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: Learn more about Joy Davidman, the wife of C.S. Lewis through her own letters!
Back in 2012 I did my first interview with Dr. Don King. It was on the 2009 book entitled Out of My Bone: The Letters of Joy Davidman. This is the first time I've reposted the interview since I've had my podcast at the Podbean location. In this chat I also had Don answer some questions about his favorite Lewis book and recommendations about books by and about Lewis. Of course, he provides interesting background information about the letters of Joy Davidman and five key reasons why they are important to read.
Sunday Dec 10, 2017
Sunday Dec 10, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: Here's a short talk from William O'Flaherty from 2015 examining quotes attributed to Lewis...are they really from him?
C.S. Lewis wrote many statements that standalone as great short quotations. However, some quotes when isolated from their context are actually problematic. That is, apart from their setting they often yield a very different understanding of what Lewis meant. Then there are quotes attributed to Lewis that are actually a incorrect paraphrase of something he wrote. This podcast explores these issues. It is William O'Flaherty presenting a twenty minute paper at the recent CSLIS conference that was held in Grove City, PA this year (late March, 2015). See below to read the actual paper and listen to a previous talk about quotations falsely attributed to Lewis.
Friday Dec 08, 2017
(Re-Post) The Surprising Imagination of C.S. Lewis (Dr. Jerry Root)
Friday Dec 08, 2017
Friday Dec 08, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: Dr. Jerry Root on The Surprising Imagination of C.S. Lewis, from a conversation with him about it before the book came out.
Dr. Jerry Root is a well respected scholar on C.S. Lewis and a much sought after speaker in general. Jerry sat down with William O'Flaherty just before the start of the CSLIS conference (that was held at Grove City this year) to talk about a forthcoming book entitled The Surprising Imagination of C.S. Lewis that is due out in September (2015). Dr. Root is an Associate Professor at Wheaton College and Director of Wheaton Evangelism Initiative, Billy Graham Center for Evangelism.
Tuesday Dec 05, 2017
(Re-Post) The A – Z of C.S. Lewis (Colin Duriez)
Tuesday Dec 05, 2017
Tuesday Dec 05, 2017
IN THE REPEAT: Another great resource from Colin Duriez from a few years ago.