NOTE: The dates for this conference CHANGED to September 7-9, 2022. The Presbyterian Heritage Center (PHC) is hosting another great event related to C.S. Lewis. Their Inkling-Plus Premiere Global Conference is called “From Shakespeare to the Inklings: The Bible’s Impact on Creative Imagination.” It will be held at the Montreat Conference Center from Wednesday, September …
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“Psychoanalysis and Literary Criticism” is an essay by C.S. Lewis that has implications beyond either Freud or Literary Criticism. Thus, even if you would normally not read about either subject, you should find this podcast exploring this shorter work by Lewis interesting. Dr. Corey Latta joined William O’Flaherty to discuss this essay on specialized topics. …
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This is the second and final part of an interview with Dr. Harry Lee Poe about the new book (2021 release) entitled The Making of C.S. Lewis (1918–1945): From Atheist to Apologist. Follow the link below to hear the first part. It mentioned Poe’s discovery of a recording Lewis made during WWII that was unknown …
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Dr. Harry Lee Poe (“Hal” to his friends) is back as a guest on the podcast to tell about his new (for 2021) book, The Making of C.S. Lewis (1918–1945): From Atheist to Apologist. This is the first of a two-part show about that title. Previously, Hal released Becoming C.S. Lewis, a book that covered the …
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C.S. Lewis is most known for his stories about Narnia that are found in seven books, but did you know he did a science-fiction trilogy prior to them? Christina Hale, author of Deeper Heaven: A Reader’s Guide to C. S. Lewis’s Ransom Trilogy, wants to not only make sure you are aware of those three …
Few would deny that C.S. Lewis was a great writer, or that he helped people understand the Christian faith. However, not everyone realizes how his fictional works can help lay a foundation for those who are not Christian to be more open to the faith. Learn more about this in a podcast interview with Dr. …
C.S. Lewis had many friends…the most famous was J.R.R. Tolkien, whom he worked with for many years at Oxford University. Just as with Lewis, there are many misconceptions about Tolkien. One is that he “read very little modern fiction, and took no serious notice of it.” Dr. Holly Ordway has studied the issue for many …
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“Learning in War-Time” is an essay by C.S. Lewis that has application beyond its original context. This is why it was selected for my occasional podcast series focusing on a single shorter work by him. Dr. K. Alan Snyder joined William O’Flaherty to discuss this insightful essay. Dr. Snyder is a historian and has written …
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This is actual the FIFTH (and final) podcast to honor the legacy of Walter Hooper. He died on December 7, 2020. While it is the second show for the All About Jack podcast, two other podcasters have done some shows reflecting on the life and image of Hooper (see links below). Some are unaware that he …
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UPDATED 1/12/21 This is the first of several podcasts to honor the legacy of Walter Hooper who died on December 7, 2020. His funeral is scheduled for January 8th at the Oxford Oratory at 11 am local time. Most are aware he served as the Literary Executor of the C.S. Lewis Estate for many years. …
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