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 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.

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 Jul 26, 2017

(Re-Post) The Hobbit - Movies vs. the Book, Part 2

Wednesday Jul 26, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT:

Here's the second part of a repeat discussing the book vs. the movies based on The Hobbit.

There is no shortage of opinions about the three films based on The Hobbit. Whether you love them or hate them, have you considered if they are can be considered good movies even if they are not faithful adaptations? Also, how close do they come to presenting the core themes of the book itself? In this second and final part part William O'Flaherty is again joined by Dr. Charlie Starr, Dr. Crystal Hurd and Brenton Dickieson to discuss whether or not one can still enjoy the movies despite their imperfections.

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ARTICLES:

A Hobbit for All Seasons
The Hobbit
Adaptation vs. Transformation – Peter Jackson’s Hobbit Experiment
Feminine Leadership in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings
All that is Gold Does Not Glitter
The Hobbit as Living Text
Not All Adventures Begin Well
What Have We Done?

Tuesday Jul 25, 2017

(Re-Post) The Hobbit - Movies vs. the Book, Part 1

Tuesday Jul 25, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: The first of a two-part round table discussion of The Hobbit - The book vs. The movies

In book form The Hobbit has been available for nearly 80 years, but the third and final movie installment was just released late last year. No one suggests the three films are perfect adaptations, but how far off do they really miss the mark? William O’Flaherty is joined by Dr. Charlie Starr, Dr. Crystal Hurd and Brenton Dickieson to discuss whether or not one can still enjoy the movies despite their imperfections. This FIRST of two part discussion starts off with considering whether or not the three movies as a whole are better than the individual parts.

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Monday Jul 24, 2017

(Re-post) WRL02 - Dymer

Monday Jul 24, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT; My last new show...about why you should read Lewis; this one about his poem Dymer.

This podcast focuses on one of the lesser known works by C.S. Lewis; a long narrative poem entitled Dymer. This show is part of an occasional series indirectly begun in 2016 and officially kicked-off this year, 2017. The series is called "Why Read Lewis," and the aim is to encourage you to read or re-read works written by Lewis. Today's program features just three individuals reflecting and/or summarizing Dymer. They are Dr. Jerry Root, Dr. Crystal Hurd and Dr. Don King.
Dymer was first published in 1926, prior to Lewis becoming a Christian and was later reprinted in 1950.

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Sunday Jul 23, 2017

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

Sunday Jul 23, 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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Saturday Jul 22, 2017

(Re-Post) The Christian World of The Hobbit (Single Interview w/ Dr. Brown)

Saturday Jul 22, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: This is the single interview done with Dr. Devin Brown about his book The Christian World of The Hobbit. I also did a five part series on his book.

PLEASE NOTE: This stand-alone interview was recorded before the FIVE part series on the book was created.

Devin Brown has written several books dealing with The Chronicles of Narnia, and just releasing next month is The Christian World of The Hobbit. Devin is a Professor of English at Asbury University in Kentucky. William O'Flaherty had a chance to speak with him recently about the new book and some issues related to C.S. Lewis.

Thursday Jul 20, 2017

(Re-Post) EC18r Essay Chat - On Three Ways of Writing for Children (Brenton Dickieson)

Thursday Jul 20, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: An essay chat on the shorter work by Lewis called "On Three Ways of Writing for Children."

On_Three_Ways_of_Writing_for_Children.jp This week is the final "catch-up" of a previous essay chat that hadn't yet been re-released since changing podcast hosting to Podbean in late 2014. In the early 1950's Lewis began releasing a series of books that he is most associated with now. Lewis gave a talk in 1952 when less than half of his Narnia stories were published. The name of the essay version is "On Three Ways of Writing for Children." Brenton Dickieson, a frequent podcast guest explores this shorter work with host William O'Flaherty. The best place to find the article version is in a collection called On Stories.

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Listen to Other Shows Brenton Has Been On:

Thursday Jul 20, 2017

(Re-Post) 2016 Podcast Recap

Thursday Jul 20, 2017

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 Jul 18, 2017

WRL02 - Dymer

Tuesday Jul 18, 2017

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Monday Jul 17, 2017

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

Monday Jul 17, 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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Sunday Jul 16, 2017

(Re-Post) 17r Essay Chat - Horrid Red Things (Dr. Charlie Starr)

Sunday Jul 16, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: Here's an essay chat with Dr. Charlie Starr about the shorter work entitled HORRID RED THINGS.

After beginning an occasional series examining a single essay from Lewis in 2012 and doing more than a dozen that year, I ended up doing a lot fewer since that time. The following discussion with Dr. Charlie Starr was first released in April, 2013. It’s on the essay “Horrid Red Things.” The hope is that by listening to this essay chat you will want to read or re-read it. “Horrid Red Things” can be most easily found in a collection called God in the Dock. Charlie has been on several other shows since this essay chat. Be sure to check the links below to hear the other programs.

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Saturday Jul 15, 2017

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

Saturday Jul 15, 2017

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 Jul 14, 2017

(Re-Post) Preparing for Easter (New Lewis Book of Devotional Readings)

Friday Jul 14, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: A book of readings that is enjoyable apart from Easter.

Has celebrating the resurrection of Christ become routine for you each Easter? Learn about a new collection of devotional readings from the previously published writings of C.S. Lewis to help bring you to a renewed understanding of Jesus's sacrifice. Zach Kincaid is my guest for this podcast interview to talk about Preparing for Easter, a new resource for 2017. He went through all of Lewis's writings and selected the readings, along with two passages from the Bible to aid all Christians deepening their knowledge and appreciation of this holy season.

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Thursday Jul 13, 2017

(Re-Post) 16r Essay Chat - Willing Slaves of the Welfare State (Dr. Crystal Hurd)

Thursday Jul 13, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: Another essay chat - this on "Willings Slaves of the Welfare State" with Dr. Crystal Hurd.

Back in April 2012 I began an occasional series of essay chats. Each of these podcasts examine a single shorter work that C.S. Lewis wrote with the hopes of encourage you to read or re-read it. As "Willing Slaves of the Welfare State" is repeated with this show, I find it hard to believe that I actually did sixteen over a seven month span. Of course, back then my program wasn't very old and this was a fairly easy way to create a new podcast. My guest for this essay chat is a familiar name; Dr. Crystal Hurd has been on the show many times. Crystal is an educator and researcher from Virginia who is currently researching the role of artists as leaders. The essay discussed can most easily be found in God in the Dock.

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Wednesday Jul 12, 2017

(Re-Post) Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Christopher Mitchell

Wednesday Jul 12, 2017

IN THIS REPEAT: Three years ago this month Dr. Mitchell unexpectedly died; here's a reflection of his life by some friends.

July 10th was the one-year anniversary of Dr. Christopher Mitchell's death. Last year (2014) I posted a show featuring several individuals sharing their thoughts about his life and work. Because at that time my audio files where hosted at another location it seemed appropriate to re-post it now. If you are not familiar with who Chris was it's because he was a humble person who, although very influential in the many ways, preferred focusing on encouraging others than spending time trying to make a name for himself.

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