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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Friday Mar 20, 2020

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

Friday Mar 20, 2020

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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Tuesday Mar 17, 2020

(Re-Post) Narnia Books Miniseries 02 Prince Caspian

Tuesday Mar 17, 2020

IN THIS REPEAT: Let's not lose sight of the Narnia BOOKS with talk of a new movie...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

Sunday Mar 15, 2020

(Re-Post) Narnia Books Miniseries 01 LWW

Sunday Mar 15, 2020

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

Monday Mar 09, 2020

(Re-Post) 200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis Episode 8

Monday Mar 09, 2020

IN THIS REPEAT: The last episode of 200 Seconds in Hell.

You know that the devils try to be sneaky and trick you, right? Did you know they might make you a glutton without eating any food? It's what Screwtape calls "gluttony of Delicacy" in the seventeenth letter. Just what is that? Learn all about it in this new short podcast that explores the themes in The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. Don't forget to check out the other episodes by following the links below.

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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Saturday Mar 07, 2020

(Re-Post) 200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis Episode 7

Saturday Mar 07, 2020

IN THIS REPEAT: The 7th 200 Seconds episode that is more about a secret weapon you should be aware of.

Here's more about the secret weapon the devils try to use again us. Last time I introduced the topic by mentioning where it is told about in the fourth letter by Screwtape. In this seventh episode of "200 Seconds" I point out where it is mention is some way in the first and second letter. Don't forget to check out the other episodes by following the links below.

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Wednesday Mar 04, 2020

(Re-Post) 200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis Episode 6

Wednesday Mar 04, 2020

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.

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Bumper music is taken from "Ransom Walks" on Art From The Silent Planet

Monday Mar 02, 2020

(Re-Post) 200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis Episode 5

Monday Mar 02, 2020

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.

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Bumper music is taken from "Ransom Walks" on Art From The Silent Planet

Sunday Mar 01, 2020

(Re-Post) 200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis Episode 4

Sunday Mar 01, 2020

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.

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Bumper music is taken from "Ransom Walks" on Art From The Silent Planet

Friday Feb 28, 2020

(Re-Post) 200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis Episode 3

Friday Feb 28, 2020

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.

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Bumper music is taken from "Ransom Walks" on Art From The Silent Planet

Wednesday Feb 26, 2020

(Re-Post) 200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis Episode 2

Wednesday Feb 26, 2020

IN THIS REPEAT: Here's a reminder about my mini-series highlighting THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS. This is the 2nd episode (links below to a few others)

Laughter is a funny business and you can learn more about its causes in this second episode of "200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis." If you are just learning about this short-term podcast then be sure to also listen to the debut show that overviews my focus on The Screwtape Letters.

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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Monday Feb 24, 2020

(Re-Post) 200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis - Episode 1

Monday Feb 24, 2020

IN THIS REPEAT: The debut episode of my new short-term podcast series focusing on The Screwtape Letters. Includes links to the next three other shows.

Welcome to the premier episode of the podcast "200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis." It focuses on highlighting the classic book The Screwtape Letters. The first show, however, serves more as an introduction to the type of information that will normally be covered. Being a podcast you need to click the link above to hear it. For the moment I'm including it on my All About Jack podcast feed, so you can follow it either on my Podbean page or via my iTunes feeds (see links below).

This series will be short-term. That is, while I'm not sure how many episodes will be done, it won't go on forever.

2017 is the 75th anniversary of when The Screwtape Letters was first published. So, why not read it again!

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Thursday Feb 20, 2020

(Re-Post) Surprised By Misquotes (William O'Flaherty)

Thursday Feb 20, 2020

IN THIS REPEAT: My short talk (paper) at Taylor University from 2018...it's about my book, The Misquotable C.S. Lewis.

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I gave the following short talk on Friday, June 1, 2018 at the Taylor University Colloquium. My brief presentation was part of a variety of academic papers that were presented. The full title of my talk was Surprised By Misquotes: Unexpected Findings from The Misquotable C. S. Lewis. In it, I share some of the unusual details from my years of researching quotations credited to Lewis that he did not write. This talk, however, only gives a small snapshot of what is in the book.

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Monday Feb 17, 2020

(Re-Post) Deeper Magic (Dr. Donald T. Williams)

Monday Feb 17, 2020

IN THIS REPEAT: My Interview with Donald T. Williams that explores the theology of C.S. Lewis.

While C.S. Lewis is known for being outspoken about his Christian faith, it's difficult to find specifics about what he believed in some aspects of Theology. This is not unusual because he wasn't a Theologian, even though he did manage to help many understand various theological issues. Fortunately, a new book by Dr. Donald T. Williams, entitled Deeper Magic: The Theology Behind the Writings of C.S. Lewis tackles the topic. This podcast interview provides an overview of his book that not only summarizes Lewis' views but also gives an analysis of them. Dr. Williams has previously been on All About Jack with a couple of podcasts featuring two different talks that related to the subject.

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Purchase Deeper Magic
Listen to "For the Sake of the Story" Talk
Listen to "C.S. Lewis as Theologian" Talk
Visit Dr. Don William's Website
- Purchase C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell
- Purchase The Misquotable C.S. Lewis
- Listen to All About Jack on iTunes
- Visit ScrewtapeCompanion.com
- Visit EssentialCSLewis.com

Friday Feb 14, 2020

(Re-Post) The Myth of Love Lecture Series (Andrew Lazo)

Friday Feb 14, 2020

IN THIS REPEAT: An interview with Andrew Lazo about his project on TILL WE HAVE FACES.

Even those who enjoy the wide variety of books by C.S. Lewis are sometimes confused when they get to his last published novel, Till We Have Faces. What was he trying to do with the retelling of the story of Cupid and Psyche? How could he completely turn from writing material for Christians to release such a strange tale? Why did consider it his best book? Inklings scholar Andrew Lazo has been studying Till We Have Faces for many years and believes he can help both those who enjoy the book and those who are puzzled by it. This podcast interview details a new lecture series for late 2017 and early 2018 that will be a book in the near future. Learn a few of the insights Lazo has made and how he might be coming to a city near you to speak on the topic.

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Wednesday Feb 12, 2020

(Re-Post) Another Anniversary Reflections on The Screwtape Letters

Wednesday Feb 12, 2020

IN THIS REPEAT: In 2016 I did a couple of shows marking the 75th anniversary of the letters from Screwtape being released weekly before the book came out in 1942. Here's the second of two shows celebrating the landmark material.

Previously I did a podcast featuring a variety of guests reflecting on The Screwtape Letters. I'm doing that again today with six more individuals. The reason for this, in addition to The Screwtape Letters being my favorite book from Lewis, is the fact that it was 75 years ago this month (July) that Lewis wrote the original preface to his landmark work. Follow the link to the previous show to learn more background about the book. Comments today are from Dr. Michael Ward, Dr. Jim Buchholz, Sarah Waters, Rob Fennell, Peter S. Williams, Dr. Don Williams. For those who have websites you can follow the links below to learn more about them.

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Episodes

Laughter is a funny business and you can learn more about its causes in this second episode of "200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis." If you are just learning about this short-term podcast then be sure to also listen to the debut show that overviews my focus on The Screwtape Letters.

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 "For the Sake of the Story" Talk

Listen to "C.S. Lewis as Theologian" Talk

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