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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Thursday Aug 10, 2017

(Re-Post) WRL01 - The Last Battle

Thursday Aug 10, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: The first official show in the occassional series Why Read C.S. Lewis. This one is on THE LAST BATTLE.

This podcast focuses on The Last Battle and is part of a new series that I "accidentally" began in 2016. It was then that I gathered together a handful of individuals giving a testimony on a particular work by C.S. Lewis. It started with the fact that The Screwtape Letters first came out in weekly installments in 1941 and I wanted to honor this landmark and encourage people to read or re-read that book. Later I realized that it would be fruitful to spotlight EACH of Lewis' works that way. So, I began to record a variety of individuals on a few books that had similar landmark anniversaries last year. This project was delayed and then I realized there was no need to select works based on a particular anniversary of publication.

It may seem odd to begin a spotlight on one of the Narnia books by presenting testimonies on The Last Battle. This title was selected initially because last year was the 60th anniversary of its release. So, I already had enough people recorded to release the show and thought why not go ahead and share it! On the show today (in order of appearance) is: Christin Ditchfield Lazo, Dennis Beets, Gina Dalfonzo, Dr. Holly Ordway and Dr. Michael Ward.

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Wednesday Aug 09, 2017

(Re-post) Introducing Why Read Lewis

Wednesday Aug 09, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: A new series on why reading Lewis himself is important. This debut features six different experts.

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Welcome to a new occasional podcast series designed to encourage you to read books that C.S. Lewis wrote (or edited). Even those who have read a variety of works by him are surprised to learn he wrote more than forty during his lifetime. Additionally, there are numerous books (mostly essay collections) created after his death. As you are likely aware, Lewis wrote in a variety of styles or genres. How many have you read? This new podcast will usually focus on a SINGLE work by Lewis with between three to five individuals sharing thoughts about it. However, because this episode introduces the series, it has comments on six DIFFERENT titles (as noted in the picture). Dr. Michael Ward, Brenton Dickieson, Sørina Higgins, Dr. Crystal Hurd, Dr. Jerry Root and Mark Neal share in this introductory show.

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Purchase C.S. The Last Battle
Purchase The Great Divorce
Purchase Till We Have Faces
Purchase Dymer (in Narrative Poems)
Purchase The Allegory of Love
Purchase Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Literature
Visit Dr. Michael Ward's Website
Visit A Pilgrim in Narnia (Brenton Dickieson) Website
Visit The Oldest Inkling (Sorina Higgins) Website
Visit Dr. Crystal Hurd's Website
Visit Mark Neal's Website
Purchase C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell
Listen to All About Jack on iTunes
Visit ScrewtapeCompanion.com
Visit EssentialCSLewis.com

Tuesday Aug 08, 2017

Exploring C.S. Lewis Misquotes and Misconceptions - Episode 1

Tuesday Aug 08, 2017

If you have been on social media over the last few years then you have probably seen a quotation attributed to Lewis from someone that you wondered if he actually wrote. That happen to me time and time again; so much that I began to collect them as I researched whether or not Lewis wrote the quote in question. That led to a blog series examining each quotation (see link below). More recently I began collecting information related to the life of Lewis and his writings that are misunderstood and started a blog series on this (link also below). This led me to considering what you now see, the first of a six-part episode chatting about these topics. This initial show provides an overview of all the subjects address in the other programs. Guest host for today is Dr. Crystal Hurd.

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MATERIAL DISCUSSED IN THE SHOW:

http://www.shelleyandsonbooks.com/

Monday Aug 07, 2017

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

Monday Aug 07, 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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Sunday Aug 06, 2017

(Re-Post) WRL03 - The Great Divorce

Sunday Aug 06, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: My last new show which was about The Great Divorce book that Lewis wrote.

This podcast, part of an occasional feature to encourage you to read material from Lewis, focuses on one of the shortest works by him (excluding essays, of course). The Great Divorce was first released in weekly installments in The Guardian before published in 1946. If you have never read this fictional work then you will be pleasantly surprised about how much truth can be learned from the experiences of the characters! The guests sharing their thoughts are (in order of appearance): Dennis Beets, Gina DalFonzo, James Motter, and Brenton Dickieson.

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Saturday Aug 05, 2017

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

Saturday Aug 05, 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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Friday Aug 04, 2017

(Re-Post) The Christian World of The Hobbit SERIES 05 (Dr. Devin Brown)

Friday Aug 04, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: The last in a five-part series on the book version of The Hobbit.

This is the fifth and final episode from my other podcast page on a special interview series with Dr. Devin Brown about his book The Christian World of The Hobbit. This show focuses on chapter five, "Response and Legacy." As before, Sørina Higgins joins William O'Flaherty to co-host.

Thursday Aug 03, 2017

(Re-Post) The Christian World of The Hobbit SERIES 04 (Dr. Devin Brown)

Thursday Aug 03, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: The 4th show from the series based on the book The Christian World of The Hobbit.

This is the fourth episode from my other podcast page on a special five-part interview series with Dr. Devin Brown about his book The Christian World of The Hobbit. This show focuses on chapter four, "'I Don’t Think I Ought To': The Moral Landscape in The Hobbit." As before, Sørina Higgins joins William O'Flaherty to co-host.

Tuesday Aug 01, 2017

WRL03 - The Great Divorce

Tuesday Aug 01, 2017

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Monday Jul 31, 2017

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

Monday Jul 31, 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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Sunday Jul 30, 2017

(Re-Post) The Christian World of The Hobbit Series 03 (Dr. Devin Brown)

Sunday Jul 30, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: The third of five shows about the book version of The Hobbit.

This is the third episode from my other podcast page on a special five-part interview series with Dr. Devin Brown about his book The Christian World of The Hobbit. This show focuses on chapter three, "'Very Good for You': Purpose in The Hobbit." As before, Sørina Higgins joins William O'Flaherty to co-host.

Saturday Jul 29, 2017

(Re-Post) The Christian World of The Hobbit Series 02 (Dr. Devin Brown)

Saturday Jul 29, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: Here's the second of five shows dealing with the book version of The Hobbit.

This is the second episode from my other podcast page of a special short-term interview series first posted in late 2012 on The Christian World of The Hobbit with Dr. Devin Brown. Each show will focus on one of the chapters in the book. My special co-host for this project is Sørina Higgins. This episode is called "Providence in The Hobbit."

Friday Jul 28, 2017

(Re-Post) The Christian World of The Hobbit Series 01 (with Dr. Devin Brown)

Friday Jul 28, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: The first of a five part short series focus on the book version of The Hobbit.

This is the debut episode from my other podcast page of a special short-term interview series on The Christian World of The Hobbit with Dr. Devin Brown. Each show will focus on one of the chapters in the book. My special co-host for this project is Sørina Higgins. This episode is called "An 'Essentially' Christian Story."

Thursday Jul 27, 2017

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

Thursday Jul 27, 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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