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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Sunday Jan 12, 2020

(Re-Post) Taylor Colloquium Keynote Highlights 2018 - pt. 1 of 3

Sunday Jan 12, 2020

IN THIS REPEAT: The second of three shows of keynote highlights from Taylor 2018.

Here's another podcast featuring content from the recent 2018 Taylor Colloquium. This time it's highlights from two keynote addresses. This one features about ten minutes each from Stephen Prickett and Charlie Starr. Prickett's topic was "Informing the Inklings: C.S. Lewis's Debt to George MacDonald." Starr spoke on "From The Faun's Bookshelf: Myth and Meaning." Four other talks were given and will be shared as well; the notes below will be updated with links to them when they are available. Below are links to the two-part panel discussion.

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Friday Jan 10, 2020

(Re-Post) 2017 Podcast Review

Friday Jan 10, 2020

IN THIS REPEAT: My review of podcasts from 2017.

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Monday Jan 06, 2020

(Re-Post) CSLIS 2015 Panel Discussion (Part Two)

Monday Jan 06, 2020

IN THIS REPEAT: Here's the second and final part of the 2015 panel discussion with Diana Glyer and Jerry Root.

This is the second and final part of the panel discussion from the 2015 C.S. Lewis and Inklings Society (CSLIS) Conference that was at the end of March. The keynote speakers were Dr. Jerry Root and Dr. Diana Glyer. William O'Flaherty moderated the session that was held at Grove City College (in PA) this year (the annual conference is at a different location each year). Here are the questions addressed for this segment:

Where does Lewis derive his authority for his ideas?
What was Lewis's beliefs about Universalism?
What advice could you give on the writing process and the preparation of and introduction to Christian apologetics for someone wanting to be an author?
Why did the Lewis/Tolkien friendship breakdown?
What would you advise a student considering whether or not to do a graduate degree?

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Saturday Jan 04, 2020

(Re-Post) CSLIS 2015 Panel Discussion (Part One)

Saturday Jan 04, 2020

IN THIS REPEAT: Here's the first of a two-part Q&A I did with Diana Glyer and Jerry Root in 2015

Dr. Jerry Root and Dr. Diana Glyer were the keynote speakers for the 18th Annual Conference of the C.S. Lewis and Inklings Society (CSLIS) which is held at a different location each year. For 2015, it was at Grove City College (in PA) at the end of March. This is the first of a two-part episode that was moderated by William O'Flaherty. Here are the questions addressed for this segment:

Tell us about your first encounter with the writings of C.S. Lewis...how old were you and what were your impressions?
What daily habit would you recommend for those growing in their appreciation of literature and the literary arts?
Owen Barfield, of the seven authors collection at the Wade Center is one of the least read and discussed..so, what works should a person begin with?
I heard Jerry Root recommend Dymer (poetry book by Lewis); why do you and any thoughts on Spirits in Bondage?
Would you suggest a reading schedule for a young scholar; and ideal and practical one?
Where do we see Joy's influence and/or contributions in Till We Have Faces?

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Wednesday Jan 01, 2020

(Re-Post) 2014 Recap, Part TWO

Wednesday Jan 01, 2020

IN THIS REPEAT: A look back at the new podcasts from the second half of 2014.

This is the second of a two-part reflection reviewing some of the podcasts I did over the past year. Previously I did a recap on shows posted through July. This episode picks up in August (when I began to have the audio files host at the new location. As before I mention all the new shows (there were 19) and share a except from most of them. If you check the archive, however, you will notice many older shows were added to the new location and I will continue to do that during 2015. Feel free to leave a comment telling me about your favorite show or make a suggestion of a potential guest.

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Tuesday Dec 31, 2019

(Re-Post) 2014 Recap, Part ONE

Tuesday Dec 31, 2019

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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Saturday Dec 28, 2019

(Re-Post) 2016 Podcast Recap

Saturday Dec 28, 2019

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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Tuesday Dec 24, 2019

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

Tuesday Dec 24, 2019

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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Sunday Dec 22, 2019

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

Sunday Dec 22, 2019

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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Friday Dec 20, 2019

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

Friday Dec 20, 2019

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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Wednesday Dec 18, 2019

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

Wednesday Dec 18, 2019

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 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. 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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Monday Dec 16, 2019

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

Monday Dec 16, 2019

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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Saturday Dec 14, 2019

(Re-Post) Narnia Books Miniseries 02 Prince Caspian

Saturday Dec 14, 2019

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

Tuesday Dec 10, 2019

(Re-Post) Narnia Books Miniseries 01 LWW

Tuesday Dec 10, 2019

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

Sunday Dec 01, 2019

(Re-Post) Becoming C. S. Lewis (Dr. Hal Poe)

Sunday Dec 01, 2019

IN THIS REPEAT - Dr. Hal Poe shares about his bio on the early life of C.S. Lewis in Becoming C.S. Lewis.

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How well do you know C.S. Lewis? You probably don't know Jack as well as you think, until you know his early life. Or more accurately, nearly all of Lewis' interests and tastes were formed in his first twenty years. That is the new book by Dr. Harry Lee (Hal) Poe, entitled Becoming C.S. Lewis examines these early years and shows how his youth influenced his later life and writings. This podcast interview features Dr. Poe explaining how he came to write this book (the first of three) and why knowing Jack Lewis (his friends called him "Jack") is best understood by exploring his formative years.

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