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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Friday Apr 29, 2016

(Re-Post) 75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know (Terry Glaspey)

Friday Apr 29, 2016

In this repeat: A chat with Terry Glaspey about his unique book about 75 Masterpieces.

Christians have been involved in making great Art (in the general sense of that word) for many centuries. While not all who were Believers lived a perfect life, what they created has been acknowledged to be great works, or "masterpieces." William O'Flaherty spoke with Terry Glaspey about this topic which is explored in his book 75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know. Of course, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien are among them.

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Thursday Apr 28, 2016

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

Thursday Apr 28, 2016

In this repeat: I share my talk about Screwtape's Secret Weapon based on material from my first book.

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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Wednesday Apr 27, 2016

(Re-Post) Taylor Colloquium 2016

Wednesday Apr 27, 2016

In this repeat: Taylor University has an event this June (2016).

The following is a conversation I had with Dr. Joseph Ricke from Taylor University about the 2016 C.S. Lewis Colloquium being held on their campus June 2-5. He also gives some details about their C.S. Lewis Center which has a wide range of books from Lewis and several other authors. The featured speakers for this Colloquium are Dr. Diana Glyer, Colin Duriez and Sorina Higgins. Each have been on All About Jack previously.

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Tuesday Apr 26, 2016

(Re-Post) An Inklings Week in Oxford 2016

Tuesday Apr 26, 2016

In this repeat: Here's a final reminder about the week long event in Oxford this JULY.

There are many ways to learn more about the writings and life of C.S. Lewis and his Inklings friends. The following interview tells about one great way: visit the area where they lived and discuss their writings with those who know them well. Dr. Hal Poe and Dr. Don King join William O'Flaherty to tell about AN INKLINGS WEEK IN OXFORD that is Sunday evening, July 17 - Friday evening, July 22, 2016. Speakers include Colin Duriez, Michael Ward, Don King, Harry Lee (Hal) Poe, Walter Hooper, and Holly Ordway. There is a special discount code mentioned during the podcast, so listen to it to save up to $150 (note: airfare, lodging and meals are extra). Also, there are more details (three additional minutes) about the LOST recording of C.S. Lewis that Hal discovered. Finally, be sure to follow the link below to hear the only surviving recording of Lewis from the BBC series of talk that became Mere Christianity (note: this is NOT the lost recording).

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Monday Apr 25, 2016

C.S. Lewis Institute Summer Conference 2016

Monday Apr 25, 2016

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 26th - 30th. The theme is on "The Spiritual Formation of C.S. Lewis." The plenary speaker is Dr. Lyle Dorsett. Other speakers include Dr. Jerry Root, Dr. Wayne Martindale and Marjorie Lamp Mead. Dr. Root and Dr. Martindale have previously been on All About Jack.

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Sunday Apr 24, 2016

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

Sunday Apr 24, 2016

In this repeat: Here's the last new show that was post this past Monday; an essay chat 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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Saturday Apr 23, 2016

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

Saturday Apr 23, 2016

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.

Friday Apr 22, 2016

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

Friday Apr 22, 2016

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.

Thursday Apr 21, 2016

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

Thursday Apr 21, 2016

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.

Wednesday Apr 20, 2016

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

Wednesday Apr 20, 2016

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."

Tuesday Apr 19, 2016

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

Tuesday Apr 19, 2016

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."

Monday Apr 18, 2016

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

Monday Apr 18, 2016

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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Sunday Apr 17, 2016

(Re-Post) Highlights Inklings Weekend 2016

Sunday Apr 17, 2016

In this repeat: Here's my last new show featuring highlights from the recent Inklings Fellowship retreat.

There were three other great talks given as part of the Inklings Fellowship Weekend Retreat that was held in Montreat, NC at Montreat College. The following is a show featuring excepts from each of the talks given by Don King, Dennis Beets and Hal Poe (in that order). Only about fifteen minutes of each presentation is shared. The theme of the retreat was "The Devil and C.S. Lewis." With just a musical transition between each, you will hear Don King dealing with A Preface to Paradise Lost, then highlights from Dennis Beets on Perelandra is next, and finally a portion of Hal Poe's talk about The Great Divorce.

Saturday Apr 16, 2016

(Re-Post) Journal of Inklings Studies (General Introduction)

Saturday Apr 16, 2016

In this repeat: Here's my first chat with the c0-editors of the Journal of Inklings Studies.

Learn more about a publication that comes out twice a year. It's called Journal of Inklings Studies and the founding editors, Dr. Judith Wolfe and Brendan Wolfe recently joined William O'Flaherty to talk about it. This interview focuses on providing a general introduction to this scholar journal and highlights the latest issue (from October 2015), along with giving some details about their special issues and a recent new publishing venture (Inklings Studies Supplements). Journal of Inklings Studies is published by The Oxford C.S. Lewis Society in collaboration with Charles Williams Society, Owen Barfield Literary Estate and G.K. Chesterton Library.

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Friday Apr 15, 2016

(Re-Post) Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Bruce Edwards

Friday Apr 15, 2016

In this repeat: Dr. Bruce Edwards was a respected Lewis Scholar and friend to me and my postcast. Here are a few friends reflecting on his life and the impact he had on others.

As this is posted most of you who are familiar with Dr. Bruce Edwards know he died unexpected on October 28, 2015. I learned of the news while attend the C.S. Lewis Foundation's Fall Retreat at Camp Allen. Many attending were close friends (professionally and personally) and so I records some brief thoughts with them. Then I caught up with a couple other people I knew were well acquainted with him to have them share some reflections as well. I'm sure I missed several who knew Bruce and had been on my show previously. Speaking of being on All About Jack, Bruce was a frequent guest and even this year he had been on a couple of two-part episodes (they are listed below). In additional to the link for this podcast, be sure to listen to the memorial service and the final podcast that Bruce did from his own online show.

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