Episodes
Monday Jul 31, 2017
(Re-Post) 200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis Episode 6
Monday Jul 31, 2017
Monday Jul 31, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: Episode six of 200 Seconds in Hell. It's about a secret the devils hope you don't know.
What is the "best tool" in the Devil's toolbox? You might be surprised that it is the opposite of what you think it might be! Screwtape reveals the secret outright in the fourth letter, but the method is mentioned either directly or indirectly in 75% of the letters. This sixth episode of "200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis" points you to the information told to Wormwood to help you overcome the schemes of the devils.
2017 is the 75th anniversary of when The Screwtape Letters was first published. So, why not read it again! And consider getting my enhanced study guide to help you enjoy it even more. Get a free 20 page PDF sample of my book via ScrewtapeCompanion.com.
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- Listen to Episode 5 of 200 Seconds in Hell - Twisting Democarcy
- Listen to Episode 4 of 200 Seconds in Hell - Twisting Words
- Listen to Episode 3 of 200 Seconds in Hell - Humility
- Listen to Episode 2 of 200 Seconds in Hell - Laughter
- Listen to Episode 1 of 200 Seconds in Hell - Overview
- Purchase C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell
- Visit ScrewtapeCompanion.com
- Listen to All About Jack on iTunes
- Visit EssentialCSLewis.com
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
(Re-Post) The Christian World of The Hobbit Series 03 (Dr. Devin Brown)
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: The third of five shows about the book version of The Hobbit.
This is the third episode from my other podcast page on a special five-part interview series with Dr. Devin Brown about his book The Christian World of The Hobbit. This show focuses on chapter three, "'Very Good for You': Purpose in The Hobbit." As before, Sørina Higgins joins William O'Flaherty to co-host.
- Listen to 2nd Episode in the Series
- Purchase The Christian World of The Hobbit
- Listen to Interview with Dr. Brown on A Life Observed (Biography on Lewis)
- Visit EssentialCSLewis.com
- Visit Sørina Higgins's Iambic Admonit Website
Saturday Jul 29, 2017
(Re-Post) The Christian World of The Hobbit Series 02 (Dr. Devin Brown)
Saturday Jul 29, 2017
Saturday Jul 29, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: Here's the second of five shows dealing with the book version of The Hobbit.
Friday Jul 28, 2017
(Re-Post) The Christian World of The Hobbit Series 01 (with Dr. Devin Brown)
Friday Jul 28, 2017
Friday Jul 28, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: The first of a five part short series focus on the book version of The Hobbit.
Thursday Jul 27, 2017
(Re-Post) 200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis Episode 5
Thursday Jul 27, 2017
Thursday Jul 27, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: The 5th episode of 200 Seconds series to encourage you to read The Screwtape Letters.
Democracy is a very important word here on Earth and in Hell. So much so, that the devils want to create confusion about what the word actually means. That's why their philological department is hard at work to keep the real meaning out of our minds. When you listen to the fifth episode of "200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis" you'll learn some of what Screwtape thinks about how the practical meaning of democracy can be twisted.
2017 is the 75th anniversary of when The Screwtape Letters was first published. So, why not read it again! And consider getting my enhanced study guide to help you enjoy it even more. Get a free 20 page PDF sample of my book via ScrewtapeCompanion.com.
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- Listen to Episode 4 of 200 Seconds in Hell - Twisting Words
- Listen to Episode 3 of 200 Seconds in Hell - Humility
- Listen to Episode 2 of 200 Seconds in Hell - Laughter
- Listen to Episode 1 of 200 Seconds in Hell - Overview
- Purchase C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell
- Visit ScrewtapeCompanion.com
- Listen to All About Jack on iTunes
- Visit EssentialCSLewis.com
- Bumper music is taken from "Ransom Walks" on Art From The Silent Planet
Wednesday Jul 26, 2017
(Re-Post) The Hobbit - Movies vs. the Book, Part 2
Wednesday Jul 26, 2017
Wednesday Jul 26, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT:
There is no shortage of opinions about the three films based on The Hobbit. Whether you love them or hate them, have you considered if they are can be considered good movies even if they are not faithful adaptations? Also, how close do they come to presenting the core themes of the book itself? In this second and final part part William O'Flaherty is again joined by Dr. Charlie Starr, Dr. Crystal Hurd and Brenton Dickieson to discuss whether or not one can still enjoy the movies despite their imperfections.
Tuesday Jul 25, 2017
(Re-Post) The Hobbit - Movies vs. the Book, Part 1
Tuesday Jul 25, 2017
Tuesday Jul 25, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: The first of a two-part round table discussion of The Hobbit - The book vs. The movies
In book form The Hobbit has been available for nearly 80 years, but the third and final movie installment was just released late last year. No one suggests the three films are perfect adaptations, but how far off do they really miss the mark? William O’Flaherty is joined by Dr. Charlie Starr, Dr. Crystal Hurd and Brenton Dickieson to discuss whether or not one can still enjoy the movies despite their imperfections. This FIRST of two part discussion starts off with considering whether or not the three movies as a whole are better than the individual parts.
Monday Jul 24, 2017
(Re-post) WRL02 - Dymer
Monday Jul 24, 2017
Monday Jul 24, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT; My last new show...about why you should read Lewis; this one about his poem Dymer.
This podcast focuses on one of the lesser known works by C.S. Lewis; a long narrative poem entitled Dymer. This show is part of an occasional series indirectly begun in 2016 and officially kicked-off this year, 2017. The series is called "Why Read Lewis," and the aim is to encourage you to read or re-read works written by Lewis. Today's program features just three individuals reflecting and/or summarizing Dymer. They are Dr. Jerry Root, Dr. Crystal Hurd and Dr. Don King.
Dymer was first published in 1926, prior to Lewis becoming a Christian and was later reprinted in 1950.
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Purchase Dymer found in Narrative Poems
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Purchase Dymer found in The Collected Poems of C.S. Lewis
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Visit Dr. Crystal Hurd's Website
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Listen to The Collected Poems of C.S. Lewis Interview (includes links to other shows)
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Hear other podcasts with Dr. Crystal Hurd
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Hear other podcast with Dr. Jerry Root
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Purchase C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell
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Listen to All About Jack on iTunes
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Visit ScrewtapeCompanion.com
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Visit EssentialCSLewis.com
Sunday Jul 23, 2017
(Re-Post) 200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis Episode 4
Sunday Jul 23, 2017
Sunday Jul 23, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: The forth episode of my short-term series that encourages you to read The Screwtape Letters.
Do words matter? Of course they do! That's why Screwtape tells Wormwood to either suggest more negative sounding terms or expressions that people associate with things they don't like. Words like "complacency," "unselfishness" and "Puritanical" are help for Hell's purposes. In this four episode of "200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis" you'll be reminded about some of the ways the devils try to twist words to make it a weapon for their gain.
2017 is the 75th anniversary of when The Screwtape Letters was first published. So, why not read it again! And consider getting my enhanced study guide to help you enjoy it even more. Get a free 20 page PDF sample of my book via ScrewtapeCompanion.com.
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- Listen to Episode 3 of 200 Seconds in Hell - Humility
- Listen to Episode 2 of 200 Seconds in Hell - Laughter
- Listen to Episode 1 of 200 Seconds in Hell - Overview
- Purchase C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell
- Visit ScrewtapeCompanion.com
- Listen to All About Jack on iTunes
- Visit EssentialCSLewis.com
- Bumper music is taken from "Ransom Walks" on Art From The Silent Planet
Saturday Jul 22, 2017
(Re-Post) The Christian World of The Hobbit (Single Interview w/ Dr. Brown)
Saturday Jul 22, 2017
Saturday Jul 22, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: This is the single interview done with Dr. Devin Brown about his book The Christian World of The Hobbit. I also did a five part series on his book.
Thursday Jul 20, 2017
Thursday Jul 20, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: An essay chat on the shorter work by Lewis called "On Three Ways of Writing for Children."
This week is the final "catch-up" of a previous essay chat that hadn't yet been re-released since changing podcast hosting to Podbean in late 2014. In the early 1950's Lewis began releasing a series of books that he is most associated with now. Lewis gave a talk in 1952 when less than half of his Narnia stories were published. The name of the essay version is "On Three Ways of Writing for Children." Brenton Dickieson, a frequent podcast guest explores this shorter work with host William O'Flaherty. The best place to find the article version is in a collection called On Stories.
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- Purchase this essay in On Stories
- Visit A Pilgrim in Narnia (Brenton's website)
- Listen to All About Jack on iTunes
- Visit EssentialCSLewis.com
Listen to Other Shows Brenton Has Been On:
Thursday Jul 20, 2017
(Re-Post) 2016 Podcast Recap
Thursday Jul 20, 2017
Thursday Jul 20, 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
Tuesday Jul 18, 2017
WRL02 - Dymer
Tuesday Jul 18, 2017
Tuesday Jul 18, 2017
This podcast focuses on one of the lesser known works by C.S. Lewis; a long narrative poem entitled Dymer. This show is part of an occasional series indirectly begun in 2016 and officially kicked-off this year, 2017. The series is called "Why Read Lewis," and the aim is to encourage you to read or re-read works written by Lewis. Today's program features just three individuals reflecting and/or summarizing Dymer. They are Dr. Jerry Root, Dr. Crystal Hurd and Dr. Don King.
Dymer was first published in 1926, prior to Lewis becoming a Christian and was later reprinted in 1950.
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Purchase Dymer found in Narrative Poems
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Purchase Dymer found in The Collected Poems of C.S. Lewis
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Visit Dr. Crystal Hurd's Website
-
Listen to The Collected Poems of C.S. Lewis Interview (includes links to other shows)
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Hear other podcasts with Dr. Crystal Hurd
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Hear other podcast with Dr. Jerry Root
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Purchase C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell
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Listen to All About Jack on iTunes
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Visit ScrewtapeCompanion.com
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Visit EssentialCSLewis.com
Monday Jul 17, 2017
(Re-Post) 200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis Episode 3
Monday Jul 17, 2017
Monday Jul 17, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: A reminder of my 3rd episode of "200 Seconds in Hell" that is about humility.
Practicing humility can be a very humbling experience, one that might just lead to pride! At least that's what Wormwood is partly told he should try to make happen with his patient in The Screwtape Letters. In this third episode of "200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis" you'll be reminded about some of the ways the devils try to twist humility to make it a weapon for their gain.
2017 is the 75th anniversary of when The Screwtape Letters was first published. So, why not read it again! And consider getting my enhanced study guide to help you enjoy it even more. Get a free 20 page PDF sample of my book via ScrewtapeCompanion.com.
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- Listen to Episode 2 of 200 Seconds in Hell - Laughter
- Listen to Episode 1 of 200 Seconds in Hell - Overview
- Purchase C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell
- Visit ScrewtapeCompanion.com
- Listen to All About Jack on iTunes
- Visit EssentialCSLewis.com
- Bumper music is taken from "Ransom Walks" on Art From The Silent Planet
Sunday Jul 16, 2017
(Re-Post) 17r Essay Chat - Horrid Red Things (Dr. Charlie Starr)
Sunday Jul 16, 2017
Sunday Jul 16, 2017
IN THIS REPEAT: Here's an essay chat with Dr. Charlie Starr about the shorter work entitled HORRID RED THINGS.
After beginning an occasional series examining a single essay from Lewis in 2012 and doing more than a dozen that year, I ended up doing a lot fewer since that time. The following discussion with Dr. Charlie Starr was first released in April, 2013. It’s on the essay “Horrid Red Things.” The hope is that by listening to this essay chat you will want to read or re-read it. “Horrid Red Things” can be most easily found in a collection called God in the Dock. Charlie has been on several other shows since this essay chat. Be sure to check the links below to hear the other programs.