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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Saturday Apr 07, 2018

(Re-Post) Shining Light on Screwtape’s Darkest Secret (William O'Flaherty)

Saturday Apr 07, 2018

IN THIS REPEAT: A talk I gave in early April, 2016 about a running theme in The Screwtape Letters.

I just gave the following talk on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Inklings Fellowship Weekend Retreat that was held in Montreat, NC at Montreat College. It was also the public debut of my first book C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell: A Companion and Study Guide to The Screwtape Letters. While I do give a summary of the unique aspects of my book, the main focus of the talk is about the devils' secret weapon that is mentioned in nearly all of the letters. My book just list them, but this presentation provides more details and gives a practical application to one's life. Visit my website to contact me about giving this talk or a three or four part presentation on all of the places this weapon is mentioned or alluded to.

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Friday Apr 06, 2018

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

Friday Apr 06, 2018

IN THIS REPEAT: The last new 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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Wednesday Apr 04, 2018

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

Wednesday Apr 04, 2018

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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Monday Apr 02, 2018

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

Monday Apr 02, 2018

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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Sunday Apr 01, 2018

(Re-Post) 2018 Inklings Weekend in Montreat

Sunday Apr 01, 2018

IN THIS REPEAT: One last reminder about the the 2018 Inklings Weekend that begins April 6th.

Inklings Weekend is soon approaching....it's Friday, April 6th until Sunday, April 8th in Montreat, NC at Montreat College (near Black Mountain). Dr. Hal Poe is the guest for this interview about the event. The theme for 2018 is "King Arthur and the Inklings." Speakers are Gavin Richardson, Rebecca Poe Hays, Dave Strong, Don King, and Hal Poe, along with Psallos (a musical group).

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Saturday Mar 31, 2018

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

Saturday Mar 31, 2018

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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Thursday Mar 29, 2018

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

Thursday Mar 29, 2018

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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Wednesday Mar 28, 2018

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

Wednesday Mar 28, 2018

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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Sunday Mar 25, 2018

(Re-Post) Taylor Colloquium 2018

Sunday Mar 25, 2018

IN THIS REPEAT: Interview about 2018 Taylor Colloquium, May 31 - June 3.

The following podcast is an interview with Dr. Joseph Ricke, who heads up by The Center for the Study of C.S. Lewis & Friends at Taylor University. It is sponsoring the 11th Frances W. Ewbank Colloquium, May 31st - June 3rd, 2018. The C.S. Lewis and Inklings Society is joining in on this event. A variety of individuals will present papers and keynote speakers include Stephen Prickett, Crystal Downing, Ron Reed, Joe Christopher, Crystal Hurd, and Charlie Starr.

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Saturday Mar 24, 2018

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

Saturday Mar 24, 2018

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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Friday Mar 23, 2018

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

Friday Mar 23, 2018

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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Wednesday Mar 21, 2018

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

Wednesday Mar 21, 2018

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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Monday Mar 19, 2018

Taylor Colloquium 2018

Monday Mar 19, 2018

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Sunday Mar 18, 2018

(Re-Post) 2018 Inklings Weekend in Montreat

Sunday Mar 18, 2018

IN THIS REPEAT: As this is posted there is STILL time to join in for the 2018 Inklings Weekend!

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Friday Mar 16, 2018

(Re-Post) C.S. Lewis Institute Summer Conference 2018

Friday Mar 16, 2018

IN THIS REPEAT: Learn about a special event in June 2018 with Dr. Jerry Root.

The following is a conversation with Dr. Joel Woodruff of C.S. Lewis Institute. He is the president of that organization. The focus of the show is on their upcoming conference that will be held at the Wade Center at Wheaton College June 17-20. The theme is on "Communicating The Gospel C.S. Lewis Style." The plenary speaker is Dr. Jerry Root. Other speakers include Dr. Wayne Martindale and Marjorie Lamp Mead. Dr. Root and Dr. Martindale have previously been on All About Jack.

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