Best C.S. Lewis for Today Podcasts (2025)

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The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis Ch 1-5 52:28

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Books mentioned in this episode: Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan Henry Huberman Lab Podcast by Andrew Huberman No Fear Shakepeare Graphic Novels by Sparks Notes Shakespeare Can Be Fun Series by Lois Burdett

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#235 Joseph Weigel: A Firefighter on Faith, Courage, and The Abolition of Man 25:52

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Ruth Jackson talks with firefighter and podcast host Joseph Weigel about CS Lewis’ "The Abolition of Man" and why its insights into truth, morality, and modern culture still matter today. They explore how Lewis’ ideas about courage, sacrifice, and integrity resonate in everyday life and ask whether these themes have any relevance to the challenges …

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The Epistles of Peter - Christian Living, Part 6 ~ Living and Suffering in God's Will 28:59

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In this episode, we ask the question, Is It God's Will for His Children to Suffer? We look at the 4 types of suffering that Christians can experience and compare them what the Apostle Peter details in this passage. The two New Testament epistles ascribed to the Apostle Peter are lesser known by most Christians than the Epistles of the Apostle Paul.…

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Macbeth by William Shakespeare - Act 5 51:48

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Books mentioned in this episode: Awake by Jen Hatmaker Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin The Art of Seduction by Robert Green The Pheobe Variations by Jane Hamilton Up Next: The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis

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#234 Lilian Lindén: Did Lewis credit Barfield for what he learned from Steiner? 21:33

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Ruth Jackson speaks with Lilian Lindén, who has a degree in philosophy of religion, about her paper from the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis Conference held at George Fox University. Her paper was titled "Did Lewis credit Barfield for what he learned from Steiner?". We then get to hear her paper live from the conference.Lilian's PhD: https://doria.fi/ha…

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The Epistles of Peter - Christian Living, Part 5 ~ Living as a New Community 28:59

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The two New Testament epistles ascribed to the Apostle Peter are lesser known by most Christians than the Epistles of the Apostle Paul. Some scholars believe that First Peter may have been written to young Christians and may have even served as a 'catechism' for those about to be water baptised. In this episode, we look at how Peter presents God as…

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Macbeth by William Shakespeare - Act 4 52:55

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Books mentioned in this episode: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin The Art of Seduction by Robert Green Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner Greenglass House by Kate Milford Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan Up Next: The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis…

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Senator Charles Perry Interviewed on Hill Country Institute Live 54:01

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Senator Perry is Chairman of the Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs. He was also Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding during the recent special session of the Legislature. He is a visionary and a leader in addressing the severe water issues facing Texas. Larry and Senator Perry discuss…

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Jeremy Mazur Interviewed on Hill Country Institute Live 28:07

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Jeremy Mazur is the Director of Infrastructure and Natural Resources for Texas 2036. He was on Hill Country Institute Live in 2023 (podcast for that interview is available in our podcast library). In today's interview, Larry and Jeremy discuss water policy for Texas, including water supply, aging infrastructure, and flood control.…

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Sarah Rountree Schlessinger Interviewed on Hill Country Institute Live 27:55

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Sarah is the CEO of Texas Water Foundation. She and Jeremy Mazur were on Hill Country Institute Live in 2023. In this interview, Sarah and Larry discuss water policy for Texas, including water supply, again infrastructure, and flood control.By Hill Country Institute

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#233 Lilian Lindén: CS Lewis, Owen Barfield, and the Great War 28:22

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Ruth Jackson speaks with Lilian Lindén about CS Lewis’ early philosophical development and his long-running debate with his friend Owen Barfield, the so-called “Great War.” They unpack Lewis’s shift from realism to idealism, explore Barfield’s influence through anthroposophy, and consider how figures like Rudolf Steiner shaped their discussions. Th…

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The Epistles of Peter - Christian Living, Part 4 ~ Living Apologetically 28:59

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The two New Testament epistles ascribed to the Apostle Peter are lesser known by most Christians than the Epistles of the Apostle Paul. Some scholars believe that First Peter may have been written to young Christians and may have even served as a 'catechism' for those about to be water baptised. In this episode, we look at how Peter presents God as…

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Macbeth by William Shakespeare - Act 3 43:47

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Books mentioned in this episode: In Order to Live by Yeomni Park Art of Seduction by Robert Greene

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#232 Lilian Lindén: The influence and relevance of CS Lewis today 18:44

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Ruth Jackson speaks with Lilian Lindén, who has a degree in philosophy of religion, about how CS Lewis continues to shape faith and thought today. They discuss how she first encountered Lewis, the impact his writings have had on her life, and why his ideas remain so compelling more than 60 years after his death. Lilian also presented a paper at the…

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The Epistles of Peter - Christian Living, Part 3 ~ Living as Man and Wife as God Intended 28:59

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The two New Testament epistles ascribed to the Apostle Peter are lesser known by most Christians than the Epistles of the Apostle Paul. Some scholars believe that First Peter may have been written to young Christians and may have even served as a 'catechism' for those about to be water baptised. In this episode, we look at how Peter presents God as…

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Macbeth by William Shakespeare - Act 2 37:34

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Books mentioned in this episode: Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner The Bookseller of Inverness by S.G. MacLean The Art of Seduction by Robert Greene

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#231 Alister McGrath: CS Lewis, Christians and the Church 19:27

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Ruth Jackson is joined again by Professor Alister McGrath, to discuss theology in a multi-part series. They explore what those in Christian ministry learn from C.S. Lewis - the “very ordinary layman” who helped shape modern faith. Alister reflects on Lewis’s approach to prayer and spiritual growth, his vision for Mere Christianity and how his theol…

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The Epistles of Peter - Christian Living, Part 2 28:59

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The two New Testament epistles ascribed to the Apostle Peter are lesser known by most Christians than the Epistles of the Apostle Paul. Some scholars believe that First Peter may have been written to young Christians and may have even served as a 'catechism' for those about to be water baptised. In this episode, we look at how Peter presents God as…

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Macbeth by William Shakespeare - Act 1 42:35

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Book mentioned in this episode: The Bookseller of Inverness by S.G. MacLean Sister Wife by Christine Brown Wooley

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#230 Alister McGrath: Theology, miracles and imagination 26:23

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The Epistles of Peter - Learning about God and Christian Living, Part 1 28:59

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The two New Testament epistles ascribed to the Apostle Peter are lesser known by most Christians than the Epistles of the Apostle Paul. Some scholars believe that First Peter may have been written to young Christians and may have even served as a 'catechism' for those about to be water baptised. In this episode, we look at how Peter presents God as…

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Book Talk with Amanda Mason 50:51

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Books Mentioned in this Episode: The Berenstein Bears Series by Stan and Jan Berentstain Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling The Lord of the Rings Series by J.R.R. Tolkien Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis How Does She Do It? by Laura Vanderkamp Atomic Habits by James Clear The Giver by Lois Lowry Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card Brave New World b…

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#229 Alister McGrath: Reflecting on CS Lewis' work as a theologian 18:26

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In today's episode, Ruth Jackson is joined again by Professor Alister McGrath, to discuss theology in a multi-part series. They reflect on Lewis' work as a theologian, covering questions such as: What are some of the key theological topics Lewis unpacks in his work? Has Lewis influenced the development or direction of modern Christian theology? Wha…

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The Reminder Series, Part 10 - The Need for Discernment 29:00

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The first century Corinthian church had lost its understanding of what the gospel truly meant. They had become beguiled into accepting what certain false teachers had been saying against the apostle Paul and had been led to believe that there was more to Christianity than what Paul had been able to tell them. As a result they, they now bragged abou…

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Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl - Part 2 1:01:36

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Books mentioned in this episode: The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry Dompaine Nation by Dr. Anne Lembke The Road to Wiggin Pier by George Orwell

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#228 Alister McGrath: Was CS Lewis a theologian? Part 2 24:25

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In today's episode, Ruth Jackson is joined again by Professor Alister McGrath, to discuss theology in a multi-part series. Why do people not consider Lewis a theologian? Who are some of the people who do take him seriously as a theologian, and has he become one in modern times? What can we learn from Lewis’ approach to theology? + Support us here+ …

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The Reminder Series, Part 09 - With Apostolic Authority 29:00

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Paul reminds the Corinthians that the Christianity they embraced was because of the truthfulness of the gospel they accepted and received. This gospel had been contested by some promoting a false gospel. Paul counters these errors with a reminder that the gospel they received also came with apostolic authority. This apostolic authority is now resid…

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Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl - Part 1 1:05:28

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Books mentioned in this episode: Good Inside: A Practical Guide to Resilient Parenting Prioritizing Connection Over Correction by Dr. Becky Kennedy The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman

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#227 Alister McGrath: Was CS Lewis a theologian? 21:39

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In today's episode, Ruth Jackson is joined again by Professor Alister McGrath, to discuss theology in a multi-part series. How do we define theology? What is Alister's experience with it? Was Lewis considered a theologian by others, or even himself? Episode one dives into all of this, and more. + Support us here+ Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: …

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The Reminder Series, Part 08 - The Gospel is Grounded in verifiable Truth Claims 29:00

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The Christian message is called the gospel. This word means "good news". It is good news because it announces how a person can have their sin, guilt, and shame, forever dealt with by putting their trust is Jesus the Christ. This trust is not mere wishful thinking. On the contrary, it is grounded in verifiable truth claims. These include (i) the ful…

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Book Talk with Amy Kunihiro 59:50

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Books mentioned in this episode: Fritz and the Beautiful Horses by Jan Brett The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks The BFG by Roald Dahl Matilda by Roald Dahl Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar 100 Best Poems for Boys & Girls by Marjonie Barrows Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card George Washingtons World by Genevieve Foster…

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#226 Paul Anderson: Fern-Seed, Elephants, Bultmann, and Lewis - Varied Expertise in Critical Perspective 25:32

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We are joined again by Paul Anderson, a Professor of Biblical and Quaker Studies at George Fox University in Oregon, for the final episode in this series. In today's episode, we get to hear his paper, which was titled Fern-Seed, Elephants, Bultmann, and Lewis - Varied Expertise in Critical Perspective, live from the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis conf…

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The Reminder Series, Part 07 - Unless You Believed in Vain 29:00

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Christianity is not merely a religion filled with rituals and observances to be kept. The Apostle Paul told the Corinthians that it was a message which they experienced. Indeed, even today the Holy Spirit is still at work through the preaching of the gospel to bring people to experience the gospel of God so their burdens of sin, guilt and shame, ar…

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Emma by Jane Austen - Part 6 (Ch 48-55) 1:49:06

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Books mentioned in this episode: Lord Dears Independence by Christina Dudley Mrs. Merrit's Remorse by Lynn Messina James by Percival Everett So Long As It's Wonderful by Sheila Quinn

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#225 Paul Anderson: CS Lewis, the Bible and theology 24:52

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Paul Anderson, a Professor of Biblical and Quaker Studies at George Fox University in Oregon, is back to discuss C.S. Lewis’ approach to the Bible and theology. They explore how Lewis read and interpreted Scripture, how his literary background shaped his perspective, and how he balanced critical scholarship with personal devotion. What can we lear…

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Emma by Jane Austen - Part 5 (Ch 37-47) 2:09:08

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Books mentioned in this episode: The Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Dare The Beatrice Hyde Mysteries by Lynn Messina The Verity Lark Mystery Series by Lynn Messina Funny Story by Emily Henry The Heart of the Mountains by Pepper Basham Book Lovers by Emily Henry Happy Place by Emily Henry Beach Read by Emily Henry Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros…

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#224 Paul Anderson: Lewis, Bultmann, Fern-seeds and Elephants 21:33

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Ruth Jackson is joined again by Dr Paul Anderson, Professor of Biblical and Quaker Studies at George Fox University. Paul, a prolific scholar and founding member of the "John, Jesus and History" project, shares insights from his paper presented at the 2024 conference at George Fox University. Together, Ruth and Paul explore Lewis’ classic essay "Fe…

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The Reminder Series, Part 06 - A Reminder About The Gospel Preached to You 29:00

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When Paul wrote to the Corinthians in AD 51, there were several deeply concerning problems which needed to be addressed urgently. After doing so in the first 14 chapters of the Epistle to the Corinthians, Paul declares how these problems can be resolved and avoided - if they would just be continually reminded the Gospel truths about what Jesus the …

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Emma by Jane Austen - Part 4 (Ch 29-36) 1:14:45

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Books mentioned in this episode: Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi The Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Dare The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys James by Percival Everett Red Scarf Girl by Ji-Li Jiang

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#223 Paul Anderson: CS Lewis and the Gospel of John 23:20

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Ruth Jackson is joined with Paul Anderson, a Professor of Biblical and Quaker Studies at George Fox University in Oregon. Paul speaks on his first encounter with C.S. Lewis and the role Lewis’ works have played in his own life, ministry, and scholarship. They discuss Lewis’ views on the Bible, how his literary approach to Scripture compares with t…

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The Reminder Series, Part 05 - The Reminder About Holding Fast 29:00

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In the mid-first century, the apostle Paul writes to a church in turmoil and reminds them of why and how they had become Christians. The ten things initial things he wants to remind them of are still just as relevant for today. In this episode we consider his reminder to the Corinthians to "hold fast" to the gospel he is also reminding them of.…

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Emma by Jane Austen - Part 3 (Ch 19-28) 2:06:02

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Books mentioned in this episode: A Holiday by Gaslight by Mimi Matthews Rules for Ruin by Mimi Matthews The Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Dare Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff Angel's Rest by Emily March Siren of Sussex by Mimi Matthews

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#222 Dr. Max Baker-Hytch: Lewis and the argument from desire 23:06

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Today we are joined by Dr. Max Baker-Hytch, a tutorial fellow in Philosophy at Oxford University, to discuss Lewis and the argument from desire. Covering topics such as whether our deepest longings point to the existence of another world, how naturalists might respond, and whether such desires could have evolutionary origins. The conversation also …

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The Reminder Series, Part 04 - A Reminder About Being Saved 29:00

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The Apostle Paul had written to the Corinthians Church to address the damage which had been done by the false teachers who had sown deception among the Corinthians. In First Corinthians 15 Paul makes one more appeal to the Corinthians as their overseeing apostle. This appeal was to remind the Corinthians of the gospel. Paul gives reasons for the Co…

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Emma by Jane Austen - Part 2 (Ch 10-18) 1:40:15

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Books mentioned in this episode: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Long Bright River by Liz Moore The Strangled Vine by M. J. Carter Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad Killing the Rising Sun by Bill O'ReillyUp Next: Emma Chapters 19-28

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#221 Dr. Max Baker-Hytch: Lewis and the argument from reason 23:33

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Today we are joined by Dr. Max Baker-Hytch, a tutorial fellow in Philosophy at Oxford University, to discuss Lewis and Lewis' argument from reason, as explored in Miracles and beyond. They explore Lewis’ claim that if our thoughts are just the result of natural processes, we have no reason to trust them. Can reason really come from something non-ra…

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The Reminder Series, Part 03 - Reminder About Standing in the Gospel 29:00

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The Corinthians had drifted from the gospel and as a result they were no longer 'standing' in the truth of what it meant to be either a Christian or a Church. The Apostle writes to them to remind them of what the gospel truly was - and why this was necessary.For more Biblical teaching via podcast subscribe to Messages That Matters with Dr. Andrew C…

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Emma by Jane Austen - Part 1 (Ch 1-9) 2:06:32

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Books mentioned in this episode: A Harvest of Heartsby Andrea Eames Killing Kennedy by Bill O'Reilly The Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Dare And So I Roar by Abi Dare

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The Reminder Series - Part 02 - A Reminder About Receiving the Gospel 29:00

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The Apostle Paul concludes his epistle to the Corinthian believers by reminding them if 10 things they had sorely forgotten. In this podcast I look at the second of these - a reminder of how they had received the gospel.By Dr. Andrew Corbett

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#220 Dr. Max Baker-Hytch: The Moral Argument for God's Existence 28:27

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Today we are joined by Dr. Max Baker-Hytch, a tutorial fellow in Philosophy at Oxford University, to discuss Lewis and the moral argument for God's existence. What did Lewis mean by a universal moral law, and why did he think it pointed to something beyond nature? They explore the foundations of this argument, its philosophical roots, and the criti…

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