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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Tuesday Mar 15, 2016

(Re-Post) C.S. Lewis vs the New Atheists # 7 - Jesus in the Dock

Tuesday Mar 15, 2016

Here's the 7th of eight shows dealing with atheism and C.S. Lewis.

This is the next to last in a series of eight shows on C.S. Lewis vs the New Atheists. In addition to having the author of the book (Peter S. Williams) with me (William O'Flaherty), I am also joined again by Peter Byrom to help co-host. Today's discussion is about the forth chapter of the book. If you haven't listened to last week's show then follow the link below to hear it. This seventh of eight episodes covers "Jesus in the Dock."

Monday Mar 14, 2016

Both Sides of the Wardrobe (Rob Fennell)

Monday Mar 14, 2016

The Narnia stories are easily the most popular writings from C.S. Lewis. He did, of course, release many other works that are also enjoyed. To help others enjoy and/or learn about the variety of books from Lewis Rob Fennell had a conference in Canada in 2013 with various speakers to address "Both Sides of the Wardrobe." This resulted in a book that was released in late 2015 called Both Sides of the Wardrobe. William O'Flaherty recently spoke with him about this title for the All About Jack podcast. Most of the authors will be new to listeners, but Brenton Dickieson, one of them, has been on the show many times.

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Sunday Mar 13, 2016

(Re-Post) The Surprising Imagination of C.S. Lewis (Mark Neal)

Sunday Mar 13, 2016

Here's a reminder of my last new episode:

Previously William O'Flaherty spoke with Dr. Jerry Root about The Surprising Imagination of C.S. Lewis before the book was available to own. What follows is a conversation with the other co-author of the work, Mark Neal. This podcast covers more specifically what is in the combined effort from Root and Neal. Detailed examples are given from each of the two major sections of the book in addition to providing further information about the remarkable imagination Lewis had and how you can develop your's better.

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Saturday Mar 12, 2016

(Re-Post) An Inklings Week in Oxford 2016

Saturday Mar 12, 2016

There's still time to plan to attend An Inklings Week in Oxford that is mid-July 2016. Lots of great speakers! Read on to learn more.

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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Friday Mar 11, 2016

(Re-Post) 2016 Inklings Weekend in Montreat

Friday Mar 11, 2016

Don't forget about this retreat coming in April in North Carolina. The theme is "The Devil and C.S. Lewis."

The 2016 Inklings Weekend is approaching soon. This event will be in Montreat (N.C.) April 1-3. Dr. Hal Poe, who organizes the weekend is the guest for the show. The theme this year is "The Devil and C.S. Lewis." Speakers at the event include William O'Flaherty, Don King, Dennis Beets and Hal Poe. Topics the speakers will address related to The Screwtape Letters, Preface to Paradise Lost, Perelandra, and The Great Divorce.

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Thursday Mar 10, 2016

(Re-Post) C.S. Lewis vs the New Atheists #6 - The Problem of Goodness

Thursday Mar 10, 2016

Learn how goodness is a problem for Atheists in this sixth of eight shows from the book C.S. Lewis vs the New Atheists.

This is the sixth in a series of eight shows on C.S. Lewis vs the New Atheists. In addition to having the author of the book (Peter S. Williams) with me (William O'Flaherty), I am also joined again by Peter Byrom to help co-host. Today's discussion is about the forth chapter of the book. If you haven't listened to last week's show then follow the link below to hear it. This sixth of eight episodes covers "The Problem of Goodness."

Wednesday Mar 09, 2016

(Re-Post) C.S. Lewis vs the New Atheists #5 - The Argument from Reason

Wednesday Mar 09, 2016

Here's the fifth in the re-post of a series I was sharing last week.

This is the fifth in a series of eight shows on C.S. Lewis vs the New Atheists. In addition to having the author of the book (Peter S. Williams) with me (William O'Flaherty), I am also joined again by Peter Byrom to help co-host. Today's discussion is about the forth chapter of the book. If you haven't listened to last week's show then follow the link below to hear it. This fifth of eight episodes covers "The Argument from Reason."

Tuesday Mar 08, 2016

(Re-Post) The Surprising Imagination of C.S. Lewis (Dr. Jerry Root)

Tuesday Mar 08, 2016

Here's the first interview I did about The Surprising Imagination of C.S. Lewis. It was with Dr. Jerry Root.

Dr. Jerry Root is a well respected scholar on C.S. Lewis and a much sought after speaker in general. Jerry sat down with William O'Flaherty just before the start of the CSLIS conference (that was held at Grove City this year) to talk about a forthcoming book entitled The Surprising Imagination of C.S. Lewis that is due out in September (2015). Dr. Root is an Associate Professor at Wheaton College and Director of Wheaton Evangelism Initiative, Billy Graham Center for Evangelism.

Monday Mar 07, 2016

The Surprising Imagination of C.S. Lewis (Mark Neal)

Monday Mar 07, 2016

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Sunday Mar 06, 2016

(Re-Post) 15r Essay Chat - Lilies That Fester (Allyson Wieland)

Sunday Mar 06, 2016

This is my last "new" show. An essay chat I've not previously posted here, but had been available at my old hosting location.

This is the fifteenth essay chat that is part of an occasional series focusing on the shorter works from C.S. Lewis. It was recorded back in 2012 and hasn't been shared since moving my audio hosting to PodBean.com. This chat explores "Lilies That Fester," an essay best found in The World's Last Night. William O'Flaherty spoke with Allyson Wieland about this piece. Allyson is the creator of CSL Book Club, an online resource for discussion questions for a number of books by C.S. Lewis.

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Saturday Mar 05, 2016

(Re-Post) Lost C.S. Lewis Recording Discovered

Saturday Mar 05, 2016

Lewis was a secret agent? Well, not really, but it does make you wonder with this news. While it has been a popular podcast since it was released at the end of last year, some of you might have missed this interesting news.

SOME ARE HAVING TROUBLE PLAYING THE FILE. IF YOU DO TRY THIS LINK:

http://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-y7dti-5ab3e6/download

Incredible news of a LOST recording of C.S. Lewis was mentioned as part of an upcoming interview with Dr. Hal Poe about An Inklings Week in Oxford. During the conversation it was revealed that Christianity Today will soon post an article about Hal's discovery of a previously unknown recording C.S. Lewis did before his radio talks on the BBC. When the article for Christianity Today post I'll post a link below. Also, be sure to catch the entire interview with Hal (and guest Dr. Don King) about the retreat in Oxford where you can hear the actual recording that was found. Listen to the portion of the interview about the lost recording in this special advanced excerpt.

Friday Mar 04, 2016

(Re-Post) C.S. Lewis vs the New Atheists #4 - A Desire for Divinity?

Friday Mar 04, 2016

Do we really desire divinity? That's the topic for the fourth of eight shows in a series on C.S. Lewis vs the New Atheists.

This is the fourth in a series of eight shows on C.S. Lewis vs the New Atheists. In addition to having the author of the book (Peter S. Williams) with me (William O'Flaherty), I am also joined again by Peter Byrom to help co-host. Today's discussion is about the third chapter of the book. If you haven't listened to last week's show then follow the link below to hear it. This fourth of eight episodes covers "A Desire for Divinity?"

Thursday Mar 03, 2016

(Re-Post) C.S. Lewis vs the New Atheists #3 - The Positively Blunt Sword of Scientism

Thursday Mar 03, 2016

Here's the re-release of the third show focusing on the book C.S. Lewis vs the New Atheists.

This is the third in a series of eight shows on C.S. Lewis vs the New Atheists. In addition to having the author of the book (Peter S. Williams) with me (William O'Flaherty), I am also joined again by Peter Byrom to help co-host. Today's discussion is about the second chapter of the book. If you haven't listened to last week's show then follow the link below to hear it. This third of eight episodes covers "The Positively Blunt Sword of Scientism."

Wednesday Mar 02, 2016

(Re-Post) C.S. Lewis vs the New Atheists #2 - Old-Time Atheism

Wednesday Mar 02, 2016

Here's the second part in a series of eight shows on how Lewis has answers for the so-called "New Atheists."

My last new show was the debut program in a series on C.S. Lewis vs the New Atheists. In addition to having the author of the book with me (Peter S. Williams), I also have a co-host for this new series. Peter Byrom joins me (William O'Flaherty) again and this time we chat about the first chapter in greater detail. If you haven't listened to last week's show then follow the link below to hear an overview of the entire book. This second of eight episodes covers "Old Time Atheism."

Tuesday Mar 01, 2016

(Re-Post) C.S. Lewis vs the New Atheists #1 - Series Overview

Tuesday Mar 01, 2016

Following is a repeat of the first of a series of eight shows talking with Peter S. Williams about his book C.S. Lewis vs the New Atheists.

In 2013 there were many books released about C.S. Lewis. One you might have missed is C.S. Lewis vs the New Atheists. While I did a single interview about this book by Peter S. Williams shortly after its released, I felt the material is so useful that it deserved an entire series of shows. Thus, the following is the first of eight programs devoted to the book. This debut episode provides an overview of the entire book. In addition to William O'Flaherty producing and hosting the show, Peter Byrom joins as co-host for the series.

Purchase C.S. Lewis vs. the New Atheists
Visit Peter S. Williams's Website
Listen to Interview with Peter Byrom about C.S. Lewis Symposim
Watch the Three Symposium Videos (Playlist)
Previous SINGLE Interview about Lewis vs New Atheists