Best CS Joseph Podcasts (2025)

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#238 Joseph Weigel: A paper on Dr. Dimble's Neutrals 28:10

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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. 'Men with C…

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#242 Charlie Reeder: “The Hidden Country” - Longing and Sehnsucht in CS Lewis’ Earliest Poetry 23:20

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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 und…

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Episode 322: Apologetics Profile 2025 Year In Review

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What does it mean to be human? We thoughtfully tackle this ancient question on our annual Year-in-Review episode, featuring segments from Profile interviews of 2025. Guests include Michael Ward, Nadya Williams, Gary Habermas, Robert Bowman, Paul Nelson, Michael Behe, Casey Luskin, Robert Minich, John Oswalt, Sandra Tanner, and Michael Ray Lewis. Fr…

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S9E8 — Bonus — "A Christmas Sermon for Pagans", Christmas Special 57:46

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To celebrate Christmas this year, the gang discuss the recently-discovered Lewis work, “A Christmas Sermon for Pagans”. [Show Notes]

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#241 Charlie Reeder: Longing for the Hidden Country: CS Lewis, Sehnsucht, and Spirits in Bondage 23:41

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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 Bo…

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Episode 321: The Book of Isaiah with Old Testament Scholar Dr. John Oswalt - Part Two 33:34

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Isaiah expert and Old Testament scholar Dr. John Oswalt is our guest again this week on the Profile. On this episode John discusses the discovery of the Great Isaiah Scroll in Qumran in 1947, more of Isaiah 53, and the prophecy of Cyrus the Great in chapter 45. Dr. John Oswalt Asbury served on the faculty of Asbury Theological seminary from 1970 to…

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S9E7 — AH — "The Last Romantic", After Hours with Dr. Jeffrey Barbeau 1:01:11

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How was C. S. Lewis' life influenced by Romanticism? Dr. Jeffrey Barbeau joins the show to talk about Lewis' connection to this important literary movement. [Show Notes]

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#240 Stefan Knibbe: Lewis’s Shifting Views on Freedom, Suffering, and Hell in Till We Have Faces 33:07

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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 liberat…

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What is the Appeal of Faith (With Rian Johnson) 46:45

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Why do so many people choose to be religious? What draws people to embrace belief? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with filmmaker Rian Johnson, his new film "Wake Up Dead Man" and the themes of faith his movie brings up. References and resources Global religious population: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/06/09/how-the-global-re…

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Episode 320: The Book of Isaiah with Old Testament Scholar Dr. John Oswalt - Part One 49:29

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"Of all the books in the OT, Isaiah is perhaps the richest. Its literary grandeur is unequaled. Its scope is unparalleled. The breadth of its view of God is unmatched. In so many ways it is a book of superlatives. Thus, it is no wonder that Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the NT, and along with Psalms and Deuteronomy, one of the most frequentl…

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S9E6 – AH – "Between Interpretation and Imagination", After Hours with Dr. Leslie Baynes 1:01:23

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Biblical scholar Dr. Leslie Baynes joins David to discuss her new book "Between Interpretation and Imagination", a deep dive into Lewis' perspective on Sacred Scripture. [Show Notes]

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Logic, Classical Education, and Memoria Press - with Martin Cothran (9x10) 48:17

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Martin Cothran, co-founder of @memoriapress , discusses his entry into classical education, the challenges facing classical education today, and the reason he and Cheryl Lowe founded Memoria Press. Cothran is the author of two logic books, many, many articles, and teaches for @MemoriaCollege . We also discuss Kentucky politics, and reflect on the f…

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Is Giving or Receiving Better? (With Dallas Jenkins) 51:35

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The Bible--and the wider culture--agree: "It's better to give than to receive". But is that what the data says? And why would that be? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with insights from Dallas Jenkins, who discusses the DVD release of his film "The Best Christmas Pagaent Ever". References and resources: What happens to your brain when you…

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#239 Stefan Knibbe: CS Lewis on Freedom, Suffering, and Hell 26:13

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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…

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Episode 319: Bulwarks of Unbelief - Atheism and Divine Absence in a Secular Age - with Author Joseph Minich - Part Two 38:36

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How have industry and technology shaped our understanding of ourselves and of our understanding and relationship with God? How have such intellectual and societal trends contributed to the rise of atheism and unbelief? We continue our conversation this week with author and teaching fellow of the Davenant Institute in Landrum, South Carolina, Dr. Jo…

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S9E5 – “Family Love”, C. S. Lewis Reading Day 2025 1:49:32

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Andrew and David celebrated #CSLewisReadingDay 2025 with a livestream, joined by... Chris Pipkin (The Inklings Variety Hour) Ian Faith (The Screwtape Letters Podcast) Jackson Greer (Christian Letters) E. Stephen Burnett (Lorehaven) Dr Andrew Snyder (Mythic Mind) Dr Crystal Hurd (That Lewis Lady) Andrew Lazo (Pints With Jack) Rilian (Talking Beasts)…

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What is the Christmas Spirit? 37:22

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Everyone talks about getting in the Christmas spirit. But what is the Christmas spirit? And how do you have it? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss. References and resources Christmas spirit definition: https://www.facebook.com/fb.oed/posts/oed-wordoftheday-christmas-spirit-na-mood-or-attitude-appropriate-to-the-christm/1136215868511469/, htt…

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Episode 318: Bulwarks of Unbelief - Atheism and Divine Absence in a Secular Age - with Joseph Minich - Part One 54:38

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What intellectual and social paradigms have made atheism seem like a plausible and viable alternative worldview in the 21st century? What factors have contributed to the cultural dissolution of the Christian faith in our time? On the next two episodes of the Profile, we will tackle some of these questions with our guest, author and teaching fellow …

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S9E4 – Narnia Month – "The Joy of Narnia", After Hours with Terry Lindvall and Cary & Caroline Joseph 52:26

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Terry Lindvall returns to the show with his daughter and son-in-law to talk about "The Joy of Narnia", about teaching laughter to Middle School students. [Show Notes]

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#237 Joseph Weigel: CS Lewis, Dr Dimble, and the Mystery of the “Neutral” Beings 28:08

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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…

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How Did CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien Change the World? (With Dr. Joseph Loconte) 59:02

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What was the world like that CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien wrote their stories in? And how did their work change things? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with author and historian Dr. Joseph Loconte. References and resources: Tolkien and Lewis fantasy influence: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/cambridge-companion-to-fantasy-literature/…

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Episode 317: After Humanity - A Guide to C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man - with Dr. Michael Ward - Part Two 40:56

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Today, science has uncovered many wonders about the cosmos and about life within it, but science has also "reduced" most everything in the universe to virtually nothing. In our attempt to understand the universe and ourselves down to a quantified, subatomic constituency we have not only emptied the universe, but also virtually emptied ourselves. C.…

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4 Sides of the Octagram | Cutting Edge | CS Joseph 14:58

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Become Part of our Community or Take our Free Personality Test!: https://linktr.ee/csjoseph CS Joseph discusses how personality disorders fit together with the Octagram in this previously unreleased Cutting Edge Conference, enjoy!

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The Four Octagram Variants of The INFP | Season 32 | CS Joseph 33:28

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Become Part of our Community or Take our Free Personality Test!: https://linktr.ee/csjoseph CS Joseph Discusses The Four Octagram Variants of The INFP in this previously unreleased lecture series, enjoy

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The Four Octagram Variants of The INTP | Season 32 | CS Joseph 42:42

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Become Part of our Community or Take our Free Personality Test!: https://linktr.ee/csjoseph CS Joseph Discusses The Four Octagram Variants of The INTP in this previously unreleased lecture series, enjoy

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S9E3 – Narnia Month – "Narnia in the Eighties", After Hours with Christin Ditchfield Lazo 55:42

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We now come to the gold standard of Narnia adaptations! Andrew's wife, Dr. Christin Ditchfield Lazo, joins us to discuss the BBC adaptation of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe". [Show Notes]

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HPD & ASPD in UF Types | Cutting Edge | CS Joseph 25:03

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Become Part of our Community or Take our Free Personality Test!: https://linktr.ee/csjoseph CS Joseph continues discussing how Personality Disorders manifest in Unconscious Focused Types in this previously unreleased Cutting Edge Conference, enjoy!

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The Faerie Queene: A Conversation with Junius Johnson (9x9) 1:06:37

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Junius Johnson discusses Edmund Spenser's great poem, The Faerie Queene. With a great focus on allegory, symbolism, pageantry, and characters, this conversation is a great place to start if you want to get into Spenser. And if you've made the journey to Faerie, this conversation will be a great refresher on the best poem in 16th century England! Re…

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#236 Joseph Weigel: The fairytale of That Hideous Strength 16:26

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Firefighter and podcaster Joseph Weigel joins Ruth Jackson to explore the “fairy tale for grown-ups” that is 'That Hideous Strength' part of CS Lewis's Space Trilogy. Joseph shares why Lewis’ dystopian thriller is his favourite of the Space Trilogy, unpacks the marriage of Mark and Jane, and examines the unsettling ambitions of the N.I.C.E. They di…

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What Dreams Should You Pursue? 57:16

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We hear a lot about the importance of pursuing your dreams. But which dreams? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss. References and resources: Pew research: https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2023/09/14/what-makes-for-a-fulfilling-life/#:~:text=When%20asked%20what%20it%20takes,Gender Marriage matters more for happiness than career: https…

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Episode 316: After Humanity - A Guide to C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man with Dr. Michael Ward - Part One 47:14

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On the last four episodes of the Profile, we have discussed the importance of understanding and living in accordance with the fact that we as human beings are intentionally created by God, in His image. When we lose sight of this central truth about our humanity, much moral and societal confusion and many evils will soon follow. If naturalism is tr…

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The Four Octagram Variants of The ISFJ | Season 32 | CS Joseph 33:22

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Become Part of our Community or Take our Free Personality Test!: https://linktr.ee/csjoseph CS Joseph Discusses The Four Octagram Variants of The ISFJ in this previously unreleased lecture series, enjoy

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The Four Octagram Variants of The INFJ | Season 32 | CS Joseph 47:08

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Become Part of our Community or Take our Free Personality Test!: https://linktr.ee/csjoseph CS Joseph Discusses The Four Octagram Variants of The INFJ in this previously unreleased lecture series, enjoy

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NPD & BPD in UF Types | Cutting Edge | CS Joseph 44:16

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Become Part of our Community or Take our Free Personality Test!: https://linktr.ee/csjoseph CS Joseph discusses how Personality Disorders manifest in Unconscious Focused Types in this previously unreleased Cutting Edge Conference, enjoy!

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The Four Octagram Variants of The INTJ | Season 32 | CS Joseph 49:38

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Become Part of our Community or Take our Free Personality Test!: https://linktr.ee/csjoseph CS Joseph Discusses The Four Octagram Variants of The INTJ in this previously unreleased lecture series, enjoy

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The Four Octagram Variants of The ISTP | Season 32 | CS Joseph 40:11

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Become Part of our Community or Take our Free Personality Test!: https://linktr.ee/csjoseph CS Joseph Discusses The Four Octagram Variants of The ISTP in this previously unreleased lecture series, enjoy

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Octagram based Temple Influence | Cutting Edge | CS Joseph 25:41

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Become Part of our Community or Take our Free Personality Test!: https://linktr.ee/csjoseph CS Joseph discusses how Octagram changes Temple Influence in this previously unreleased Cutting Edge Conference, enjoy!

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S9E2 – “Matt says ‘Hello’…” 38:36

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After beginning the season without him, Matt joins Andrew and David to talk through the upcoming season... [Show Notes]

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The Four Octagram Variants of The ISTJ | Season 32 | CS Joseph 40:52

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Become Part of our Community or Take our Free Personality Test!: https://linktr.ee/csjoseph CS Joseph Discusses The Four Octagram Variants of The ISTJ in this previously unreleased lecture series, enjoy