(CMCSL-1) – The Four Loves audio is Lewis reading his book

This is part of an occasional series exploring questionable claims about the life or writings of C.S. Lewis.  For a list of the topics either already explored or planned to be examined, you can visit the introduction to this series.     – Have you ever heard C.S. Lewis’ voice? In case you didn’t know …

(Video) Dr. Joseph Pearce – “An Introduction to G. K. Chesterton”

The following is the first of two talks by Dr. Joseph Pearce from the Inklings Fellowship Weekend Retreat in Montreat, NC. This one is called “An Introduction to G. K. Chesterton.” It was given on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Please note that the video was NOT professionally recorded. It was done by using the LG V20 smartphone. …

(Re-Post) 200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis Episode 1

Here’s a reminder of my mini-series 200 SECONDS IN HELL; the debut podcast. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to the premier episode of  the podcast “200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis.” It focuses on highlighting the classic book The Screwtape Letters. The first show, however, serves more as an introduction to the type of information that will normally …

200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis Episode 5

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 …

200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis Episode 4

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 …

75th Anniversary of The Screwtape Letters BOOK

Today (February 9th) marks the 75th anniversary of the book version of The Screwtape Letters. As you might be aware, it was first published weekly in 1941, but 1942 was when the title was released in the U.K. (it came out in the U.S. in 1943). It’s no secret that The Screwtape Letters is my favorite book …

200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis Episode 3

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 …

200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis Episode 2

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 …

200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis Episode 1

Welcome to the premier episode of  the podcast “200 Seconds in Hell with C.S. Lewis.” It focuses on highlighting the classic book The Screwtape Letters. The first show, however, serves more as an introduction to the type of information that will normally be covered. Being a podcast you need to click the link below to hear it. …