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 Nov 11, 2017

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

Saturday Nov 11, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: My recent 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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Friday Nov 10, 2017

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

Friday Nov 10, 2017

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 book 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."

Thursday Nov 09, 2017

(Re-Post) C.S. Lewis' Top Ten, Volume One (Will Vaus)

Thursday Nov 09, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: an interview about a book from Will Vaus that is the first of three looking at the top ten books that influenced C.S. Lewis.

What made C.S. Lewis such a great writer? One major factor is that he was a great reader. So, what did Lewis read? That's the driving force behind a new book by Will Vaus entitled C.S. Lewis' Top Ten, Volume One. In this podcast interview with William O'Flaherty, Vaus shares about this first of three books that examine the topic. This initial volume explores three of titles and authors that influenced him most: George MacDonald, Chesterton and Virgil. Vaus explores Lewis' overall reading of each author, their life and a synopsis of the book identified by Lewis the most influential.

Purchase C.S. Lewis' Top Ten, Volume One (from Amazon)
Purchase C.S. Lewis' Top Ten, Volume One (from Vaus' Site)
Will Vaus' Website
Hear "The Seeing Eye" with Will Vaus (Essay Chat)

Tuesday Nov 07, 2017

(Re-Post) The Romantic Rationalist (Book Version)

Tuesday Nov 07, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: An interview from 2014 about a book entitled The Romantic Rationalist.

In 2013 there were several conferences held about the life and work of C.S. Lewis. One was from Dr. John Piper's ministry and the keynote messages have been collected in a book. David Mathis, one of the editors of The Romantic Rationalist: God, Life and Imagination in the Work of C.S. Lewis is on this program to talk about the revised essays and additional content found in the book.

Sunday Nov 05, 2017

(Re-Post) The Silver Chair Movie Revised (2016)

Sunday Nov 05, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: Discussion about The Silver Chair movie from August, 2016. We do know a little more since this time. The director did an interview over at NarniaWeb.com last month (Aug. 2017).

Read/listen to it here:
http://www.narniaweb.com/2017/08/david-magee-interview-transcript/

ALSO, filming is expected to begin in 2018 according to new reports; read a story about it here:
http://www.narniaweb.com/2017/11/the-silver-chair-to-begin-filming-2018-johnston-says/

This podcast is a discussion of The Silver Chair movie that explores what we know at this point (August 2016). Guests are Dr. Devin Brown, Paul Martin and Brain Carnell.

Here are the reports from various sites:

Listen to previous (2013) show on the topic

Saturday Nov 04, 2017

(Re-Post) Not God's Type (Dr. Holly Ordway)

Saturday Nov 04, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: Dr. Holly Ordway was an atheist who came to believe in Christianity. Here's a repeat of her story from my chat with her in 2014

In late 2011 I spoke with Dr. Holly Ordway about Not God's Type (which first came out in 2010). A new edition was just release (2014) that elaborates further on her conversion from atheism and further developments since becoming a Christian. Hers is a fascinating story that will be interesting to all. Learn how the writings of C.S. Lewis prepared her in many ways to come to faith and then grow as a believer.

Thursday Nov 02, 2017

(Re-Post) C.S. Lewis Symposium - YouTube Videos (Peter Byrom)

Thursday Nov 02, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: Back in 2013 there was a special event in England to honor the 50th anniversary of the death of C.S. Lewis.

On my Resource Spotlight section at EssentialCSLewis.com I recently highlighted three videos from the C.S. Lewis Symposium that were filmed last year and just uploaded to YouTube. I had the chance to speak with Peter Byrom from Christian Evidence about these videos. Peter did the editing of them and gives a short summary of each, along with other details related to the videos. These three videos features a lecture by Dr. Alister McGrath, Dr. Malcolm Guite and panel discussion lead by Dr. Michael Ward.

Tuesday Oct 31, 2017

(Re-Post) Mere Christians (Andrew Lazo)

Tuesday Oct 31, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: An older interview with Andrew Lazo about a book he co-edited.

Here's another interview that was first released back in 2012 and not yet shared again since my audio hosting was moved to Podbean in late 2014. Thus, this is something most of you has likely not heard before now. This podcast is with Andrew Lazo and is about a book he co-edited, MERE CHRISTIANS: Inspiring Stories of Encounters with C. S. Lewis. Andrew has written a variety of articles on Lewis and contributed to the 2015 book, Women and C. S. Lewis. He has also been a guest on my occasional "Essay Chat" podcast series. We took two programs to explore Lewis' essay called "On Stories."

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Purchase Mere Christians
Listen to Interview on Women and C. S. Lewis
Listen to Essay Chat with Andrew - On Stories, pt 1
Listen to Essay Chat with Andrew - On Stories, pt 2
Visit Andrew Lazo's Website
Purchase C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell
Listen to All About Jack on iTunes
Visit ScrewtapeCompanion.com
Visit EssentialCSLewis.com

Sunday Oct 29, 2017

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

Sunday Oct 29, 2017

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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Saturday Oct 28, 2017

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

Saturday Oct 28, 2017

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 Oct 25, 2017

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

Wednesday Oct 25, 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.

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Monday Oct 23, 2017

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

Monday Oct 23, 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.

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Sunday Oct 22, 2017

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

Sunday Oct 22, 2017

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

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Saturday Oct 21, 2017

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

Saturday Oct 21, 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.

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Friday Oct 20, 2017

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

Friday Oct 20, 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.

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Episodes

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Listen to Interview on Women and C. S. Lewis

Listen to Essay Chat with Andrew - On Stories, pt 1

Listen to Essay Chat with Andrew - On Stories, pt 2

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**Listen to Essay Chat with Andrew - On Stories, pt 1**