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  1. The undiscovered C.S. Lewis: Bruce Johnson on lost letters, faith and the man behind the books

    4 november 2026 · 30 min

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    How much do we really know about C.S. Lewis? Is there anything left to discover about one of Christianity's most influential writers? Lees meer

    Ruth Jackson is joined by Bruce Johnson, a Lewis scholar and author of From Airmen to Aslan with C.S. Lewis.

    Bruce shares why he has devoted years to researching the writer's life, what some of the most remarkable discoveries are and what thousands of surviving – and still missing – letters might reveal.

    They also explore the importance of questioning our heroes, Lewis' own mistakes, and the remarkable story of how Bruce came to research Lewis' little-known work with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.

    This is the first in a special series with Bruce Johnson.

  2. Alister McGrath: What if the world isn't what we think it is?

    26 oktober 2026 · 21 min

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    What if everything we think we know about reality is only part of the story? Could the stories we dismiss as fantasy actually reveal something true about the world? And have we become so accustomed to seeing life in a particular way that we're missing something extraordinary? Lees meer

    C.S. Lewis scholar Alister McGrath joins Ruth Jackson to explore why Lewis believed stories could challenge our assumptions about reality, break the spell of a purely materialist worldview and help us see the world in a completely different way.

    From ordinary children discovering an extraordinary world to Lewis' conviction that our lives are part of a much bigger story, they explore why imagination can sometimes communicate things that arguments alone cannot.

    Plus, with Greta Gerwig bringing The Magician's Nephew to the screen, what happens when a beloved book becomes a film? How much can a filmmaker change before the original story loses something essential? And why do Lewis' stories continue to capture our imaginations more than 70 years later?

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  3. Alister McGrath: Has technology outgrown our ability to control it?

    19 oktober 2026 · 21 min

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    Just because we can do something, does that mean we should? What happens when our technology advances faster than our ability to control it? And have we created things we may no longer be able to stop? Lees meer

    C.S. Lewis scholar Alister McGrath joins Ruth Jackson to explore the striking warnings about science, power and unintended consequences hidden within The Magician's Nephew and what they might have to say to a world grappling with AI and rapidly advancing technology.

    But Lewis' story also confronts a much older problem: suffering. Drawing on the devastating loss of his mother as a child, Lewis knew that pain couldn't simply be explained away. So why does Aslan weep? Can suffering ever be understood? And what kind of hope is possible when there isn't an easy answer?

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  4. Alister McGrath: Why are we attracted to things that aren't good for us? [Magician's Nephew part 1]

    12 oktober 2026 · 18 min

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    Can something – or someone – be beautiful, charismatic and deeply dangerous at the same time? And why is the world so rarely as simple as “good people” and “bad people”? Lees meer

    With Greta Gerwig bringing The Magician's Nephew to the screen, C.S. Lewis scholar Alister McGrath joins Ruth Jackson to explore the surprisingly grown-up questions hiding inside one of Lewis' children's stories.

    From a world literally sung into existence to a beautiful but terrifying villain, they explore why Lewis believed imagination and beauty can reveal things that reason alone cannot. And why beauty should never be confused with goodness.

    Plus, why are Lewis' most dangerous characters often his most charismatic? And what can Narnia teach us about our own vulnerability to power, temptation and people who aren't quite what they seem?

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  5. Andrew Lazo: Can atheism actually lead you to God?

    7 oktober 2026 · 29 min

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    Can becoming an atheist ever be a step towards God? What if walking away from religion is sometimes more honest than pretending to believe? Are reason and evidence really enough to explain why we change our minds? Lees meer

    In Early Prose Joy, Lewis wrote: "It is time, for religion’s sake, to hymn the joys of atheism.” For him, rejecting shallow, superstitious or half-hearted religion could sometimes be an intellectually honest step towards discovering something deeper. But, what eventually changed Lewis’ mind?

    C.S. Lewis scholar and Episcopal priest Andrew Lazo joins Ruth Jackson to explore how reason, imagination, longing and experience came together in Lewis’ journey from atheism to Christianity and why changing his beliefs ultimately changed the way he lived.

    Plus, what might Lewis make of today’s spiritually curious generation? Could our hunger for beauty, nature, relationships, music and meaning be clues pointing towards something more?

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  6. Andrew Lazo: Did C.S. Lewis get his own conversion story wrong?

    29 september 2026 · 27 min

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    What can Lewis' journey from atheism to belief tell us about how and why we change our minds? Lees meer

    C.S. Lewis famously described himself as “the most dejected and reluctant convert in all England”. But an unpublished manuscript appears to reveal something extraordinary: Lewis may have misremembered when his conversion actually happened.

    Lewis scholar and Episcopal priest Andrew Lazo joins Ruth Jackson to tell the remarkable story of Early Prose Joy - Lewis’ previously unpublished account of his journey from atheism to belief - and the moment he realised: “Lewis got it wrong!”

    Yet, this is about much more than correcting a date. What really caused Lewis to abandon atheism? What role did grief, reason and desire play? Why did he keep rewriting the story of his conversion? And did Lewis eventually discover that what he had been searching for all along wasn’t actually joy, but love?

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  7. Andrew Lazo: How C.S. Lewis changed the minds of atheists, scientists and prisoners

    21 september 2026 · 24 min

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    What do an atheist scientist, a Watergate prisoner and the author of Interview with the Vampire have in common? C.S. Lewis changed the way they thought. Lees meer

    Lewis scholar and Episcopal priest Andrew Lazo grew up in an unbelieving home and first encountered Narnia simply as a great adventure. Years later, during a crisis of faith, Lewis saved Andrew's intellectual life.

    He joins Ruth Jackson to uncover the remarkable stories of people whose lives took unexpected turns after encountering Lewis, from Interview with the Vampire author Anne Rice and pioneering geneticist Francis Collins, to Watergate figure Chuck Colson and former white supremacist Joseph Pearce.

    Plus, hear Andrew's fascinating experience of C.S. Lewis the matchmaker!

    Why can a writer who died more than 60 years ago still have this effect on people? And what was it about Lewis’s approach to doubt, reason, beauty and belief that continues to resonate today?

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  8. Has God slammed a door in your face? Tyler Staton on suffering

    15 september 2026 · 29 min

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    Why does C.S. Lewis still speak so powerfully to people decades after his death?
    Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church and author of After Amen, joins Ruth Jackson to explore what Lewis can still teach us about prayer, suffering, desire, imagination and finding God when he seems absent.
    From Mere Christianity and The Weight of Glory to A Grief Observed, The Screwtape Letters and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Tyler reflects on the Lewis ideas that have shaped his own faith and helped him through cancer.
    They discuss:
    • Why imagination matters for faith
    • What apologetics can learn from Lewis’s storytelling
    • Whether our deepest desires point to God
    • How to notice God in ordinary life
    • What to do when prayer feels unanswered
    • Why honest doubt can itself become prayer
    • Where to start if you are new to C.S. Lewis
    Tyler’s advice when God feels absent is striking: “We pray our doubt.”
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  9. C.S. Lewis: How an atheist became the man behind Narnia | Alister McGrath

    7 september 2026 · 29 min

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    You’ve listened. Now you can watch.
    The C.S. Lewis Podcast is coming to YouTube, bringing the life, imagination and extraordinary ideas of the man behind Narnia to video for the first time.
    In our first episode, host Ruth Jackson sits down with renowned C.S. Lewis scholar Professor Alister McGrath to explore one of the biggest questions of all: What is life actually for?
    They uncover Lewis’s remarkable journey from aggressive atheism to Christianity, the impact of war and suffering on his beliefs, why books became “dangerous” to his atheism, and how he brought reason and imagination together.
    And what would Lewis make of us today? Instagram, selfie culture, anxiety, identity and our constant need to prove ourselves?
    From The Chronicles of Narnia to Mere Christianity, discover why Lewis still speaks so powerfully to the modern world.
    Subscribe to the new C.S. Lewis Podcast YouTube channel for conversations exploring Lewis, Narnia, faith, doubt, suffering, imagination and much more.
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  10. Why does Philip Pullman hate The Magician's Nephew?

    31 augustus 2026 · 32 min

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    Is it our fault when something bad happens? Can suffering ever be redeemed? In the final part of their discussion, Caleb Woodbridge and Damien Walter unpack Philp Pullman's critique of one of CS Lewis' most beloved Narnia stories. Along the way, they venture into the worlds of Star Trek and Lewis' Ransom Trilogy, asking whether science fiction can offer the hope and meaning we long for or whether we're still searching for a bigger story to live by. Plus, what did JRR Tolkien think of Dune? Lees meer

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  11. Philip Pullman vs CS Lewis: Do we need a true myth?

    24 augustus 2026 · 29 min

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    Is Christianity judgemental? Was Lewis too quick to judge his own characters? Can our imagination point us to the truth? From Star Wars and Doctor Who to His Dark Materials, Caleb Woodbridge and Damien Walter explore why myths continue to shape our imagination. Is there a "myth-shaped hole" in the human mind? Are we wired to search for meaning through story? Their discussion ranges from Lewis' idea of Christianity as the "true myth" to liberal humanism, imagination, truth and some of the most common criticisms levelled at Lewis. This is the second part of a programme originally broadcast on the Unbelievable? podcast. Listen next week to hear the final part of the conversation. Lees meer

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  12. Why did Philip Pullman call Narnia a "filthy lie"?

    17 augustus 2026 · 30 min

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    Did CS Lewis really get Susan so wrong? Philip Pullman's famous attack on The Chronicles of Narnia sparks a fascinating discussion as Christian writer Caleb Woodbridge and science-fiction critic Damien Walter unpack the infamous "problem of Susan", accusations of sexism and whether CS Lewis' stories are morally dangerous. This is the first part of a programme originally broadcast on the Unbelievable? podcast. Listen next week to hear part two of the conversation. Lees meer

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  13. Peter S Williams: CS Lewis, Richard Dawkins and Jesus

    10 augustus 2026 · 17 min

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    How would CS Lewis respond to Richard Dawkins' views about Jesus? Back in 2013, Unbelievable held a conference around apologetics and CS Lewis called 'Jesus: liar, lunatic, legend or Lord'. Here, Peter S Williams, a Christian philosopher and apologist, gave a seminar on the topic: 'If CS Lewis met Dawkins, how would he respond to the New Atheists?' This is the third part of his presentation and includes audience Q&A. Lees meer

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  14. Peter S Williams: CS Lewis, Richard Dawkins and ethics

    3 augustus 2026 · 27 min

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    What would CS Lewis have thought about Dawkins' view of freedom, responsibility and ethics? Back in 2013, Unbelievable held a conference around apologetics and CS Lewis called 'Jesus: liar, lunatic, legend or Lord'. Here, Peter S Williams, a Christian philosopher and apologist, gave a seminar on the topic: 'If CS Lewis met Dawkins, how would he respond to the New Atheists?' This is the second part of his presentation. Lees meer

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  15. Peter S Williams: How would CS Lewis respond to Richard Dawkins and the New Atheists?

    27 juli 2026 · 21 min

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    Does Dawkins have a self-contradictory view of faith and knowledge? CS Lewis would likely have thought so according to Peter S Williams, a Christian philosopher and apologist. Back in 2013, Unbelievable held a conference around apologetics and CS Lewis called 'Jesus: liar, lunatic, legend or Lord'. Here, Peter gave a seminar on the topic: 'If CS Lewis met Dawkins, how would he respond to the New Atheists?' This is the first part of his presentation. Lees meer

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  16. Laura Miller and Michael Ward: Was Lewis racist and sexist?

    20 juli 2026 · 28 min

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    Are The Narnia Chronicles sexist and racist? Did Lewis explicitly avoid sexuality in the novels? In the final part of their discussion (originally broadcast on Unbelievable? back in 2009), literary critic Laura Miller and CS Lewis expert Michael Ward explore some of the criticisms levelled against Lewis and his fiction. Lees meer

    For a recent discussion around these issues, check out Caleb Woodbridge and Damien Walter on Unbelievable here https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unbelievable/should-the-fall-be-celebrated-caleb-woodbridge-and-damien-walter-on-pullman/cslewis-hosted-by-john-nelson/21747.article

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  17. Laura Miller and Michael Ward: Is Christianity good?

    13 juli 2026 · 20 min

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    In the second part of their discussion (originally broadcast on Unbelievable? back in 2009), literary critic Laura Miller and CS Lewis expert Michael Ward explore Narnia, Christianity and myth. Lees meer

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  18. #269 Laura Miller and Michael Ward: A sceptic in Narnia

    6 juli 2026 · 24 min

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    Literary critic Laura Miller was captivated by Lewis’ Narnia stories as a child. As a teenager, she learnt of the Christian parallels in the books and felt “cheated and betrayed”. She was joined by
    Michael Ward, a leading expert on CS Lewis and author of Planet Narnia. This episode was originally broadcast on Unbelievable? back in 2009
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  19. #268 Alister McGrath: Is Christianity rational?

    29 juni 2026 · 20 min

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    How important are facts and reason? Is science alone enough? What role does imagination play in apologetics? How do we maintain a strong faith when engaging with sceptics? Alister McGrath shares his insight into Lewis' thinking on important questions in our final episode on Lewis and apologetics. Lees meer

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  20. #267 Alister McGrath: Suffering, hell and the hope of heaven

    22 juni 2026 · 19 min

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    Does my life have any meaning? If God exists, why has he allowed my suffering? How can a good God allow hell? Alister McGrath explores whether Lewis can speak into any contemporary theological, ethical and cultural questions or concerns. Lees meer

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  21. #266 Alister McGrath: Was CS Lewis an effective apologist?

    15 juni 2026 · 18 min

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    What is apologetics? Why does it matter? Can Christianity speak into the dominant narratives of our culture? Ruth Jackson is joined by Alister McGrath to reflect on what we can learn from Lewis' unique approach to apologetics. Lees meer

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  22. #265 Dr Crystal Hurd: How Paternal Literary Habits Influenced CS Lewis

    8 juni 2026 · 28 min

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    In today’s episode, we welcome back Dr. Crystal Hurd, an educator, poet, and researcher from Virginia. Crystal shares insights from her paper, which was presented at the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis Conference at George Fox University. We also feature a reading of her paper, 'How Paternal Literary Habits Influenced CS Lewis', marking the final instalment in our series with Dr. Crystal Hurd. Lees meer

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  23. #264 Dr Crystal Hurd: CS Lewis’s Family, Faith, and the Literary Legacy of Albert Lewis

    1 juni 2026 · 24 min

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    Dr Crystal Hurd - educator, poet, and researcher—joins Ruth Jackson to uncover the family story behind C.S. Lewis’s imagination, faith, and values. Drawing on her research and a paper from the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis conference, Crystal explores the literary ambitions and deep faith of Lewis’s father, Albert, and how both Albert and his father Richard shaped Lewis’s worldview and writing. Together, they discuss the joys and tensions of the Lewis household, the Victorian ideals that marked Albert’s life, and the imaginative world-building that began with childhood stories like “Boxen.” Discover how family, faith, and literature intertwined to shape one of the twentieth century’s most beloved Christian writers. Lees meer

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  24. #263 Dr Crystal Hurd: C.S. Lewis’s Family, Albert & Flora, and the Power of Literature

    25 mei 2026 · 26 min

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    Dr Crystal Hurd - educator, poet, and researcher - joins Ruth Jackson to uncover the family roots behind C.S. Lewis’s imagination and character. Drawing on her latest research and a paper from the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis conference, Crystal explores the impact of Lewis’s father Albert’s work ethic, moral integrity, and love of books, as well as the remarkable story of his parents’ courtship and marriage. Together, they reflect on how both Albert and Flora shaped Lewis’s literary passions, his values, and his lifelong relationships. Discover how the Lewis family’s love of literature, resilience amid hardship, and everyday faith shaped one of the twentieth century’s greatest Christian writers. Lees meer

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  25. #262 Dr Crystal Hurd: CS Lewis, Flora Lewis, and the Quiet Strength of Family

    18 mei 2026 · 27 min

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    Dr Crystal Hurd, educator and poet, joins Ruth Jackson to explore the formative influence of C.S. Lewis’s mother, Flora, on Lewis’s life, work, and relationships. Drawing on her research and her paper from the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis conference, Crystal discusses Flora’s character, wit, and impact on the Lewis family after her untimely death. Together, they examine how Flora shaped Lewis’s respect for women, the depiction of mothers in his fiction, and his evolving relationships across a lifetime marked by loss and learning. Along the way, Ruth and Crystal reflect on grief, humility, family dynamics, and the quiet legacy of women often overlooked in great men’s stories. Lees meer

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  26. #261 Dr Crystal Hurd: CS Lewis on Quiet Influence, Humility & Lighting Your Corner

    11 mei 2026 · 26 min

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    Dr Crystal Hurd - an educator, poet, and researcher from Virginia - and host Ruth Jackson explore what leadership looks like through the lens of CS Lewis, not as power or prominence, but as quiet faithfulness in everyday life. Crystal reflects on Lewis’ conviction that most leadership happens far from the spotlight: in homes, classrooms, churches, and communities, where ordinary people shape others through character, humility, and care.
    The discussion ranges from Lewis’ fictional leaders such as Lucy Pevensie and Orual, to his warnings about the temptations of authority and the need to remain grounded in God. Crystal also addresses accusations of misogyny, drawing on Lewis’ letters, friendships, and advocacy for women such as Elizabeth Anscombe.
    Together, Ruth Jackson and Crystal Hurd ask what it means to “light the corner you’re in”—and why Lewis believed such leadership still has the power to change the world.
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  27. #260 Jim Stockton: Research opportunities and the Oxford University Socractic club, 1942-1972 (workshop)

    4 mei 2026 · 37 min

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    Ruth Jackson is joined by Jim Stockton, emeritus lecturer in philosophy at Boise State University and author of 'The Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942–1972: A Life.' In the final episode of this series, we hear the workshop Jim delivered at the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis Conference, titled "Research opportunities and the Oxford University Socractic club, 1942-1972." Lees meer

    The Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942-1972: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/oxford-university-socratic-club-19421972-9781978762602/

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  28. #259 Jim Stockton: Inside the Oxford Socratic Club - Tea, Minutes & the Lives Behind the Debates

    27 april 2026 · 20 min

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    In this episode of The CS Lewis Podcast, Ruth Jackson welcomes philosopher and author Jim Stockton to share new research on the Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942–1972. Recorded at the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis Conference, Jim paints a vivid picture of what weekly meetings were really like—from crowded, smoky rooms and lively teas to the unsung heroes who kept minutes and kept the club alive. Discover the club’s lesser-known traditions, its role as a living intellectual community, and why its archives still matter for Lewis scholarship today. Along the way, hear stories of friendship, debate, and the vibrant humanity behind one of Oxford’s most influential societies. Lees meer

    The Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942-1972: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/oxford-university-socratic-club-19421972-9781978762602/

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  29. #258 Jim Stockton: What Happened Beyond the Debates? C.S. Lewis’s Socratic Club

    20 april 2026 · 22 min

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    In this episode of The CS Lewis Podcast, Ruth Jackson introduces a fascinating paper from Jim Stockton, emeritus lecturer in philosophy and author of The Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942–1972: A Life. Recorded at the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis Conference at George Fox University, Stockton explores the lesser-known events of the Oxford University Socratic Club beyond its famous debates. He highlights conferences, discussion teas, and study groups that reveal the club’s wider intellectual and spiritual life. Along the way, listeners hear fresh insights into Lewis’s talks on faith, the church, reason, and “the real”. This episode offers a rich glimpse into the remarkable world of the Socratic Club and the continuing research opportunities surrounding Lewis and his circle. Lees meer

    The Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942-1972: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/oxford-university-socratic-club-19421972-9781978762602/

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  30. #257 Jim Stockton: The legacy and modern relevance of the Oxford University Socratic Club

    13 april 2026 · 23 min

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    Ruth Jackson is joined by Jim Stockton, emeritus lecturer in philosophy at Boise State University and author of The Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942–1972: A Life. Together, they discuss the legacy of the The Oxford University Socratic Club, why the members - including CS Lewis - are still relevant today and the importance of civil discourse in a divided society. Lees meer

    The Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942-1972: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/oxford-university-socratic-club-19421972-9781978762602/

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  31. #256 Jim Stockton: Why did the Oxford University Socratic Club end?

    6 april 2026 · 24 min

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    Ruth Jackson is joined by Jim Stockton, emeritus lecturer in philosophy at Boise State University and author of The Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942–1972: A Life. Together, they examine the most exciting meetings held by The Oxford University Socratic Club, why the club came to an end as well as some of Lewis' famous debates. Lees meer

    The Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942-1972: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/oxford-university-socratic-club-19421972-9781978762602/

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  32. #255 Jim Stockton: Exploring the Oxford University Socratic Club

    30 maart 2026 · 27 min

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    Ruth Jackson is joined by Jim Stockton, emeritus lecturer in philosophy at Boise State University and author of The Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942–1972: A Life. Together, they examine the importance of Lewis’ role in the Oxford University Socratic Club, identify some of the members involved, and consider the place of women within both the club and the field of philosophy. Lees meer

    The Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942-1972: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/oxford-university-socratic-club-19421972-9781978762602/

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  33. #254 Jim Stockton: The Oxford Socratic Club: How C.S. Lewis Shaped Honest Debate at Oxford

    23 maart 2026 · 29 min

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    Ruth Jackson is joined by Jim Stockton, emeritus lecturer in philosophy at Boise State University and author of The Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942–1972: A Life. Together they explore Stockton’s fascination with C.S. Lewis, from first reading The Screwtape Letters and Mere Christianity to years of deep archival research into the Oxford Socratic Club. Jim shares how the club brought Christians, atheists and agnostics together for serious debate, why it became such a significant intellectual hub in Oxford, and the crucial role played by Stella Aldwinckle in shaping its life and vision. Drawing on his paper and workshop from the 2024 Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference, Stockton offers fresh insight into one of the most important and underexplored contexts of Lewis’s public thought, influence, and legacy in modern Christian apologetics.
    Jim Srockton;s book is here or if you're in the UK here
    The Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942-1972:
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  34. #253 Alister McGrath LIVE: The CS Lewis You Never Knew: Exploring meaning, truth and technology (Q&A)

    16 maart 2026 · 26 min

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    Ruth Jackson is joined by Alister McGrath for a special live edition of The C.S. Lewis Podcast, recorded in front of an audience at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, in association with the New Renaissance Project. In this lively Q&A, Ruth and Alister open the floor to audience questions on the life, thought and legacy of C.S. Lewis. They explore Lewis’s impact beyond the West, whether meaning found in other religions points to truth, what Lewis may have got wrong, and why his ideas still matter today. The conversation also touches on Tolkien’s influence, the power of story, Lewis’s scepticism about technology, the lasting effects of war, favourite books, and the challenge of adapting Narnia for film. A fascinating live conversation for Lewis fans old and new. Lees meer

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  35. #252 Alister McGrath LIVE: The CS Lewis You Never Knew: Exploring meaning, truth and technology (part 3)

    9 maart 2026 · 19 min

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    ​In the third episode of this series, Ruth is joined by Alister McGrath for a special live event of the CS Lewis Podcast, recorded in front of an audience. The programme was made in partnership with the New Renaissance Project at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford. The conversation explores today’s major questions around AI, what it means to be human in today’s world, and the advancements happening in modern technology. Lees meer

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  36. #251 Alister McGrath LIVE: The CS Lewis You Never Knew: Exploring meaning, truth and technology (part 2)

    2 maart 2026 · 22 min

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    For today’s special episode, Ruth is joined by Alister McGrath for part 2 of a live event recording of the CS Lewis Podcast, captured in front of an audience. In this episode, the conversation dives into one of the most pressing questions of our time: truth. Is belief in God necessary for discovering truth? Why does it matter whether Christianity is true? And how might CS Lewis respond to today’s culture wars, technological challenges, and debates about meaning and morality?
    Drawing on Lewis’ insights and McGrath’s scholarship, they explore how truth shapes identity, purpose, and the way we navigate uncertainty in the modern world. The discussion illuminates why Lewis’ ideas remain so compelling—and so relevant—today.
    This programme was made in partnership with the New Renaissance Project at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford.
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  37. #250 Alister McGrath LIVE: The CS Lewis You Never Knew: Exploring meaning, truth and technology (Part 1)

    23 februari 2026 · 29 min

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    For today's special episode, Ruth is joined by Alister McGrath for a special live event of the CS Lewis Podcast, recorded in front of an audience. The conversation explores today’s major questions about meaning, identity, and uncertainty, which of Lewis’ works speak most clearly now, and why he remains so relevant in the modern world.
    This programme was made in partnership with the New Renaissance Project at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford.
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  38. #249 Ruth Jackson: Faith, religion and imposter syndrome

    16 februari 2026 · 25 min

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    In this episode taken from the Lesser Known Lewis podcast, Ruth, Steven and Jordan share their final reflections on Lewis' Christian Apologetics essay. They discuss how the essay was helpful for their faith, thick or clear religion, strengthening your Christian practices and imposter syndrome. Lees meer

    Lesser Known Lewis Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lesser-known-lewis-christian-reflections-on-c-s-lewiss/id1628447813

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  39. #248 Ruth Jackson: Why CS Lewis Might Be Exactly What a Post-Truth World Needs

    9 februari 2026 · 28 min

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    In this special edition of the CS Lewis Podcast, we’re sharing a conversation first recorded for the Lesser Known Lewis podcast, kindly made available for our listeners. Ruth Jackson joins hosts Jordan Duncan and Sean Stevenson Douglas to explore one of Lewis’s lesser-known apologetic essays, written in 1945, and ask how it speaks to today’s cultural moment. Together they reflect on truth, authenticity, beauty, and imagination in Christian apologetics, especially in a post-Christian, post-modern age. The discussion ranges from Lewis’s defence of objective truth to the power of beauty, story, and lived faith, with rich reflections on Narnia, miracles, politics, and the modern search for meaning. A thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation that shows just how timeless, and timely, Lewis remains. Lees meer

    Lesser Known Lewis Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lesser-known-lewis-christian-reflections-on-c-s-lewiss/id1628447813

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  40. #247 Ruth Jackson: "Christian Apologetics" on the Lesser Known Lewis podcast

    2 februari 2026 · 23 min

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    This is a special episode taken from the Lesser Known Lewis podcast, a podcast which focuses on CS Lewis' essays and short works, which Ruth Jackson was a guest on in 2024. She discusses CS Lewis' speech 'Christian Apologetics' and provides insight into her background with Lewis. Lees meer

    Lesser Known Lewis podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/lesser-known-lewis-christian-reflections-on-c-s-lewiss/id1628447813

    The Scott Tuohy episode: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/the-cs-lewis-podcast/the-cs-lewis-podcast-178-scott-tuohy-a-lewis-quotation-changed-my-life/18303.article

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  41. #246 Dr Crystal Hurd: Lighting the Corner You’re In: CS Lewis and Everyday Leadership

    26 januari 2026 · 20 min

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    Dr Crystal Hurd - an educator, poet, and researcher from Virginia - and host Ruth Jackson explore what leadership looks like through the lens of CS Lewis, not as power or prominence, but as quiet faithfulness in everyday life. Crystal reflects on Lewis’ conviction that most leadership happens far from the spotlight: in homes, classrooms, churches, and communities, where ordinary people shape others through character, humility, and care.
    The discussion ranges from Lewis’ fictional leaders such as Lucy Pevensie and Orual, to his warnings about the temptations of authority and the need to remain grounded in God. Crystal also addresses accusations of misogyny, drawing on Lewis’ letters, friendships, and advocacy for women such as Elizabeth Anscombe.
    Together, Ruth Jackson and Crystal Hurd ask what it means to “light the corner you’re in”—and why Lewis believed such leadership still has the power to change the world.
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  42. #245 Dr Crystal Hurd: Compassion, resilience, and creative leadership in Lewis

    19 januari 2026 · 20 min

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    Dr Crystal Hurd, an educator, poet, and researcher from Virginia, discusses CS Lewis as a model of compassionate, resilient, and creative leadership. Together, Ruth and Crystal explore how Lewis demonstrated compassion in his life and work, how he responded to suffering and criticism with resilience, and the ways he inspired others both in his own time and today. The discussion also considers Lewis’ imaginative approach to leadership and why his example continues to matter for those thinking about character, influence, and creativity. Lees meer

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  43. #244 Dr Crystal Hurd: How CS Lewis became one of the most influential leaders of the modern age

    12 januari 2026 · 25 min

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    Dr Crystal Hurd explores why CS Lewis remains such a compelling and influential figure today. An educator, poet, and researcher from Virginia, Crystal is the author of 'The Leadership of C.S. Lewis: 10 Traits to Encourage Change and Growth' and a contributor to 'Women and C.S. Lewis'. Drawing on her doctoral research and a paper presented at the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis Conference, she reflects on Lewis as a model of transformational leadership. Lees meer

    The conversation ranges across humility, moral vision, courage, intellect, and duty, showing how Lewis translated timeless wisdom into stories and ideas that still resonate. From wartime Britain to modern culture, Crystal argues that Lewis’ influence endures because truth never goes out of style.

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  44. #243 Dr Crystal Hurd: Exploring the Transformational Leadership of CS Lewis

    5 januari 2026 · 22 min

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    Dr Crystal Hurd, an educator, poet, and researcher from Virginia, shares about her extensive work on CS Lewis. Dr Hurd discusses her first encounter with Lewis' writings and how it transformed her faith and worldview. She also delves into her doctoral research on CS Lewis's leadership qualities and how he served as a transformational leader. Other topics include Lewis's literary influence and personal reflections on how his work has impacted her life. Lees meer

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  45. #242 Charlie Reeder: “The Hidden Country” - Longing and Sehnsucht in CS Lewis’ Earliest Poetry

    29 december 2025 · 23 min

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    In this episode of The CS Lewis Podcast, Ruth Jackson introduces a special conference paper by Charlie Reeder, recorded at the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis Conference at George Fox University. Charlie explores 'Spirits in Bondage', Lewis’ little-known first published work, written while he was still an atheist, and argues that it holds the key to understanding Lewis’s lifelong theme of longing. Lees meer

    Tracing the idea of 'Sehnsucht' —a deep, restless desire for a “hidden country”—Charlie shows how Lewis’ early bitterness toward God already contains the seeds of the vision later fulfilled in 'The Pilgrim’s Regress', 'The Weight of Glory', 'Narnia', and beyond. This episode offers a rich literary and theological journey through Lewis’ imagination, revealing how longing ultimately points not just to a place, but to a person.

    For Charlie's Substack: https://theoxfordreeder.substack.com/

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  46. #241 Charlie Reeder: Longing for the Hidden Country: CS Lewis, Sehnsucht, and Spirits in Bondage

    22 december 2025 · 24 min

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    In this episode of The CS Lewis Podcast, Ruth Jackson is joined by Charlie Reeder, a recent Oxford graduate whose award-winning research explores the theme of longing in the work of CS Lewis. Drawing on his dissertation and a paper presented at the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis Conference, Charlie unpacks Lewis’s early poetry collection 'Spirits in Bondage' and its surprising connections to Lewis’s later Christian vision. Lees meer

    The conversation explores the idea of Sehnsucht that deep, aching desire for something beyond this world and how Lewis wrestled with it long before his conversion. From the Marion E. Wade Center archives to 'The Pilgrim’s Regress' and 'The Weight of Glory', this episode reveals how longing for the “hidden country” runs like a golden thread through Lewis’s life, faith, and imagination.

    For Charlie's Substack: https://theoxfordreeder.substack.com/

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  47. #240 Stefan Knibbe: Lewis’s Shifting Views on Freedom, Suffering, and Hell in Till We Have Faces

    15 december 2025 · 33 min

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    Ruth Jackson is joined by theologian and Lewis scholar Stefan Knibbe to explore “revolutions” in CS Lewis’ thinking about freedom, suffering and hell. Drawing on 'The Problem of Pain', 'Surprised by Joy' and 'Till We Have Faces', Stefan traces how Lewis moves from a focus on free will as the right to accept or reject God, towards freedom as liberation from sin by God’s grace. He shows how George MacDonald’s vision of God’s relentless love and even his view of hell helped reshape Lewis’ later work, and why encountering God himself rather than neat arguments becomes Lewis’ deepest answer to the problem of evil. Recorded at the 2024 “Undiscovered CS Lewis” conference at George Fox University, this episode will send you back to Lewis with fresh eyes again. Lees meer

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  48. #239 Stefan Knibbe: CS Lewis on Freedom, Suffering, and Hell

    8 december 2025 · 26 min

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    Stefan Knibbe joins to share how his studies led him to focus on the works of CS Lewis and how Lewis has shaped his thinking and faith. He speaks about his paper, “Freedom, Suffering, and Hell in Till We Have Faces: Lewis’ Shifting Views,” and why Lewis’ ideas on freedom shifted over time. Stefan also discusses the influence of George MacDonald and why the connection between freedom, suffering, and hell is so central to Lewis’ theology. Lees meer

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  49. #238 Joseph Weigel: A paper on Dr. Dimble's Neutrals

    1 december 2025 · 28 min

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    Ruth Jackson is joined by Joseph Weigel, firefighter and podcast host, for the final episode of this series. Joseph gives insight into his paper, titled 'Dr. Dimble's Neutrals', that he presented at the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis Conference. We then get to hear his paper live from the conference, which was held at Geroge Fox University. Lees meer

    'Men with Chests' podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6otTZ3UJZONxUQVCONKHko

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  50. #237 Joseph Weigel: CS Lewis, Dr Dimble, and the Mystery of the “Neutral” Beings

    24 november 2025 · 28 min

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    Ruth Jackson is joined by Joseph Weigel, a firefighter and host of the podcast "Men with Chests". They explore Dr Dimble’s role in 'That Hideous Strength' and his intriguing idea of “neutral” spiritual beings. They discuss how these neutrals draw on medieval thought, whether Lewis intended readers to take them seriously, and what this reveals about his wider views on the supernatural. Their conversation also touches on Merlin’s place in the story and how Lewis blends ancient magic with Christian themes. Finally, they consider why Lewis’ ideas about spiritual beings still matter today and how might speak into modern questions about technology, ethics, and even AI. Lees meer

    'Men with Chests' podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6otTZ3UJZONxUQVCONKHko

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