All About Jack: A C.S. Lewis Podcast

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Focuses on the life and writings of C.S. Lewis. Mostly via interviews with authors of books about him. Sometimes short talks.

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Jan 3, 2022

(Re-Post) Tolkien (Dr. Devin Brown)

Jan 3, 2022

22 min

IN THIS REPEAT: There are a lot of biographies on Tolkien. Back in 2014 I shared about a SHORT one that is written by Dr. Devin Brown, author of several popular books on Narnia and Middle Earth.

Dr. Devin Brown is back with another book about C.S. Lewis's (more famous) friend, J.R.R. Tolkien. This one is a brief biography simply called Tolkien. At the time I'm releasing this podcast, the final part of the movie version of The Hobbit will be out in a few weeks. Learn, or be reminded of, the interesting story of how Tolkien went from being "an obscure Oxford Professor" to "become the most beloved author of the century."

Listen to All About Jack on iTunes

Jan 3, 2022

22 min

Jan 1, 2022

1/1 – 1/7 Weekly Dose of C.S. Lewis Quotes

Jan 1, 2022

5 min

This is the debut episode of "Weekly Dose of C.S. Lewis Quotes." Each week seven quotes by Lewis are shared that relate to the week being considered.

There is a VIDEO version of this on my YouTube channel, Knowing and Understanding C.S. Lewis. Here's a direct link to THIS episode.

Plus you can find them shared each day on the Facebook group for EssentialCSLewis.com

There is also a "regular" post of this on my website.

Jan 1, 2022

5 min

Dec 28, 2021

(Re-Post) C.S. Lewis at War Interview (Paul McCusker) 2016r

Dec 28, 2021

38 min

IN THIS REPEAT: Lewis was a veteran of WWI and he was informally involved in WWII. Learn more about the in this interview with Paul McCusker.

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Paul McCusker is the Creative Director at Focus on the Family. Many know him for his involvement in Adventures in Odyssey where he has written over 300 shows; and of course he helped create the Radio Theatre Production of The Chronicles of Narnia. In 2013, they released C.S. Lewis at War: The Dramatic Story Behind Mere Christianity. This is the focus on this podcast with William O'Flaherty.

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(Re-Post) Narnia Books Miniseries 07 The Last Battle

Dec 23, 2021

1 hr 8 min

IN THIS REPEAT: A discussion of THE LAST BATTLE, from the final installment of the series looking at each Narnia book.

This is the seventh and final show in a special series on the books in the Narnia series. Previously this program had not been share on All About Jack because it was created for another venture (that is now inactive). Returning to help co-host are Dr. Crystal Hurd and Paul Martin. Kevin Belmonte (author of The Quotable Chesterton, D.L. Moody: A Life and and other titles) is the special guest to explore the book The Last Battle. Feel free to leave questions or comments below. As noted above, this is the last episode in this series.

Each show is basically divided into the following segments:

The Story Behind the Story

Short Summary of the Book

Favorite Characters Discussion

Unique Aspects of this Story

General Discussion (a variety of questions related to the book)

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(Re-Post) Narnia Books Miniseries 06 The Magician‘s Nephew

Dec 20, 2021

57 min

IN THIS REPEAT: Chatting about The Magician's Nephew from a podcast series on the Narnia books.

This is the sixth of seven shows in a special series on the books in the Narnia series. Previously this program had not been share on All About Jack because it was created for another venture (that is now inactive). Returning to help co-host is Dr. Crystal Hurd. Dr. Lou Markos (author of On the Shoulders of Hobbits, Restoring Beauty and other titles) is the special guest to explore the book The Horse and His Boy. Feel free to leave questions or comments below. Next time The Last Battle will be discussed with Kevin Belmonte.

Each show is basically divided into the following segments:

The Story Behind the Story

Short Summary of the Book

Favorite Characters Discussion

Unique Aspects of this Story

General Discussion (a variety of questions related to the book)

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(Re-Post) Narnia Books Miniseries 05 The Horse and His Boy

Dec 15, 2021

48 min

IN THIS REPEAT: The Horse and His Boy is explored in the fifth of seven podcasts that discuss the BOOKS on Narnia.

This is the fifth in a special series on the books in the Narnia series. Previously this program had not been share on All About Jack because it was created for another venture (that is now inactive). Returning to help co-host are Paul Martin (from NarniaFans.com) and Dr. Crystal Hurd. Dr. Charlie Starr (author of Light: C.S. Lewis's First and Final Short Story and other titles) is the special guest to explore the book The Horse and His Boy. Feel free to leave questions or comments below. Next time The Magician's Nephew will be discussed with Dr. Louis Markos.

Each show is basically divided into the following segments:

The Story Behind the Story
Short Summary of the Book
Favorite Characters Discussion
Unique Aspects of this Story
General Discussion (a variety of questions related to the book)

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(Re-Post) Walter Hooper Tribute - Episode 2

Dec 13, 2021

51 min

IN THIS REPEAT: Here's the second podcast I did that was a tribute to Walter Hooper.

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This is actual the FIFTH (and final) podcast to honor the legacy of Walter Hooper. He died on December 7, 2020. While it is the second show for the All About Jack podcast, two other podcasters have done some shows reflecting on the life and image of Hooper (see links below). Some are unaware that he was THE key person in making sure several books published by Lewis before his death stayed in print, as well as collecting and releasing new material that many enjoy today. In this episode, you will hear from a handful of people who knew Walter reflecting on some of their interactions with him (see the list below).
Hear my 1st show here.
The 2nd episode featuring others who knew him can be found on the Pints with Jack podcast. It was posted on January 8th and can be heard here.
The 3rd show is found at The Lamp-post Listener podcast. It was posted on January 11th - LISTEN HERE.
The 4th show is back at Pints with Jack, it posted on January 12th; hear it here.

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(Re-Post) Walter Hooper Tribute – Episode 1

Dec 11, 2021

57 min

IN THIS REPEAT: Here's the first of two shows featuring a variety of people reflecting on the passing of Walter Hooper.

This is the first of several podcasts to honor the legacy of Walter Hooper who died on December 7, 2020. His funeral is scheduled for January 8th at the Oxford Oratory at 11 am local time. Most are aware he served as the Literary Executor of the C.S. Lewis Estate for many years. As you will hear in this episode, Walter was THE key person in making sure several books published by Lewis before his death stayed in print, as well as collecting and releasing new material that many enjoy today. In this episode, you will hear from a handful of people who knew Walter reflecting on some of their interactions with him (see the list below). The next episode (scheduled to release on January 8th) featuring others who knew him can be heard on the Pints with Jack podcast.

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These are the people sharing in this episode (in order of appearance):

(Re-Post) COMPLETE Walter Hooper Interview 2016

Dec 8, 2021

54 min

IN THIS REPEAT: My interview with Walter Hooper from summer 2016.

The following is the complete interview (nearly 60 minutes) with Walter Hooper. It was recording in his home on July 20, 2016. As you likely know, Walter has been the central figure since the death of C.S. Lewis in making sure Lewis' writing that were published in his life were reprinted and also Hooper has edited the majority of material from Lewis that was previously unpublished. His C.S. Lewis - A Companion and Guide gives the best single volume summary of the works of Lewis and key facts about his life.

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Purchase C.S. Lewis - A Companion & Guide Walter Hooper
Purchase Mere Christianity
Purchase Perelandra
Purchase That Hideous Strength
Purchase C.S. Lewis and His Circle
Abolition of Man
Miracles

(Re-Post) Narnia Books Miniseries 04 The Silver Chair

Dec 5, 2021

44 min

IN THIS REPEAT: A look at the fourth published book in the Narnia series, The Silver Chair.

This is the fourth in a special series on the books in the Narnia series. Previously this program had not been shared on All About Jack because it was created for another venture (that is now inactive). Returning to help co-host are Paul Martin (from NarniaFans.com) and Dr. Crystal Hurd. Dr. David Downing (author of Into the Wardrobe and other titles) is the special guest to explore the book The Silver Chair. Feel free to leave questions or comments below. Next time the book The Horse and His Boy will be discussed with Dr. Charlie Starr.

Each show is basically divided into the following segments:

The Story Behind the Story

Short Summary of the Book

Favorite Characters Discussion

Unique Aspects of this Story

General Discussion (a variety of questions related to the book)

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(Re-Post) Narnia Books Miniseries 03 The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Dec 3, 2021

46 min

IN THIS REPEAT: It's another Narnia book focus! The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is discussed.

This is the third is a special series on the books in the Narnia series. Previously this program had not been share on All About Jack because it was created for another venture (that is now inactive). Returning to help co-host are Paul Martin (from NarniaFans.com) and Dr. Crystal Hurd. Will Vaus (author of The Hidden Story of Narnia and other titles) is the special guest to explore the book The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Feel free to leave questions or comments below. Next time the book The Silver Chair will be discussed with Dr. David Downing.

Each show is basically divided into the following segments:

The Story Behind the Story

Short Summary of the Book

Favorite Characters Discussion

Unique Aspects of this Story

General Discussion (a variety of questions related to the book)

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(Re-Post) Once Upon a Wardrobe (Patti Callahan)

Dec 1, 2021

39 min

IN THIS REPEAT: An interview with Patti Callahan about the book Once Upon a Wardrobe.

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Have you ever wondered how C.S. Lewis came to create the land of Narnia? Imagine if you were a student at Oxford at the time he was writing them and you had a chance to ask him? What would Lewis say? You don't have to imagine because bestselling fictional writer Patti Callahan has done the work for you. Dr. Sarah Waters interviewed her for the All About Jack podcast about how she based her story on true-to-life events. As you listen you will learn about her process of creating a fictionalized account in not only an interesting way, but also while adapting them from the real-life Lewis. Patti also shares an update on the possibility of her Becoming Mrs. Lewis book being adapted into a show. Special thanks to Sarah for hosting this podcast episode.

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(Re-Post) Narnia Books Miniseries 02 Prince Caspian

Nov 29, 2021

55 min

IN THIS REPEAT: While movie versions of the Narnia BOOKS are useful, let not forget how great the books books are...this show explores PRINCE CASPIAN.

This is the second is a special series on the books in the Narnia series. Previously this podcast had not been share on All About Jack because it was created for another venture (that is now inactive). Returning to help co-host are Paul Martin (from NarniaFans.com) and Dr. Crystal Hurd. Dr. Devin Brown (author of Inside Prince Caspian and other titles) is the special guest to explore the book Prince Caspian. Feel free to leave questions or comments below. Next time the book The Voyage of the Dawn Treader will be tackled with Will Vaus.

Each show is basically divided into the following segments:

The Story Behind the Story

Short Summary of the Book

Favorite Characters Discussion

Unique Aspects of this Story

General Discussion (a variety of questions related to the book)

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Purchase Prince Caspian
Listen to mini-series on The Hobbit with Dr. Devin Brown
CrystalHurd.com
NarniaFans.com
Purchase Dr. Brown’s Books:
Music by Patrick Swanson

(Re-Post) Narnia Books Miniseries 01 LWW

Nov 27, 2021

41 min

IN THIS REPEAT: A special podcast devoted to the book version of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Back in 2013 I did a miniseries on The Chronicles of Narnia. For it there was one show for each of the seven books and a different special guest. Co-hosting with me for nearly all of the shows were Paul Martin from NarniaFans.com and Dr. Crystal Hurd. Dr. Bruce Edwards discusses The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in this premiere episode. Feel free to leave questions or comments below. Next week Dr. Devin Brown will tackle Prince Caspian.

Each show is basically divided into the following segments:

The Story Behind the Story

Short Summary of the Book

Favorite Characters Discussion

Unique Aspects of this Story

General Discussion (a variety of questions related to the book)

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Purchase The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
C.S. Lewis Review (Dr. Bruce Edwards’s Website)
CrystalHurd.com
NarniaFans.com
Purchase Dr. Edwards’s Books:
- Further Up and Further In
- Not a Tame Lion
Music by Patrick Swanson

(Re-Post) C. S. Lewis and the Craft of Communication (Steven Beebe)

Nov 19, 2021

28 min

IN THIS REPEAT: An interview with Dr. Steven Beebe about his book dealing with Lewis as a Communicator.

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Communicating is something everyone does every day, but do you do it effectively? C.S. Lewis knew it was important to convey his ideas in a way for others to understand and many consider him a master at communications. In this podcast interview Dr. Steven Beebe, author of several textbooks related to that topic, explores why Lewis was an effective communicator. His book, new for 2020, is C. S. Lewis and the Craft of Communication. After many years of studying the topic, he found five principles that represent how and why Lewis was effective at communicating. The categories he created make up a clever phrase very apt for Lewis: "HI-TEA."

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