Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis Podcast
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S8 Ep 28S8E28 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf – Kenneth Grahame", After Hours with Dr. Landon Loftin
Dr. Landon Loftin returns to the show to discuss Kenneth Grahame, the author behind "The Wind in the Willows".[Show Notes]
S18 Ep 27S8E27 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf: Wordsworth", After Hours with Dr. Carolyn Weber
Dr. Carolyn Weber returns to the show to peruse Jack's bookshelf and explore the poetry of William Wordsworth.[Show Notes]
S8 Ep 26S8E26 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf: Aristotle", After Hours with Dr. Louis Markos
Lewis was known for his Platonism, but what of Aristotle? Today, Matt sits down with returning guest Dr. Louis Markos to discuss the influence of this legendary Greek philosopher.[Show Notes]
S8 Ep 25S8E25 – Perelandra – "Perelandra Retrospective"
Since we've now finished all our Perelandra episodes, we thought we'd wrap-up with a book retrospective![Show Notes]
S8 Ep 24S8E24 – AH – "Mystical Perelandra", After Hours with Dr. James Como
Dr. James Como returns to discuss his book "Mystical Perelandra" and the reluctant mysticism of C. S. Lewis.[Show Notes]
S8 Ep 23S8E23 – AH – "Venusian Verse", After Hours with Dr. Don W. King
Did you know that Perelandra was conceived first in verse? Did you know that Lewis' friend and poet, Ruth Pitter, converted the final chapter into poetry? In today's episode, Dr. Don W. King explains all...[Show Notes]
S8 Ep 22S8E22 – AH – "Jack and Gender", After Hours with Dr. Josh Herring
Dr. Josh Herring, host of The Optimistic Cumudgeon, sits down with David to discuss Lewis' unique philosophy on gender, and how it appears throughout his written work.[Show Notes]
S8 Ep 21S8E21 – AH – "The Great Dance", After Hours with Junius Johnson
David chats with theologian Dr. Junius Johnson, unpacking some important ideas in the final chapter of "Perelandra".[Show Notes]
S8 Ep 20S8E20 – Perelandra – Chapter 17: "Blessed Be He"
Ransom is swept up into The Great Dance...[Show Notes]
S8 Ep 19S8E19 – Perelandra – Chapter 16: "I have seen Ares and Aphrodite"
Ransom speaks to the ruling angels of Mars and Venus.[Show Notes]
S8 Ep 18S8E18 – Perelandra – Chapter 15: "Ad Alta!"
Ransom escapes his subterranean prison, and gets some much-needed R&R before ascending the mountain.[Show Notes]
S8 Ep 17S8E17 – Perelandra – Chapter 14: "The Cave"
Ransom's battle with the Un-man draws to an end, and our hero finds himself in disorienting darkness...[Show Notes]
S8 Ep 16S8E16 – Perelandra – Chapter 13: "Deliver Us from Evil"
As the Un-man flees, Ransom follows in hot pursuit of his nemesis...[Show Notes]
S8 Ep 415 S8E15 – Perelandra – Chapter 12: “Immortal Kombat”
Ransom and the Un-man finally engage in combat![Show Notes]
Bonus – Reading Revisited
bonusDavid was invited onto the"Reading Revisited" podcast to introduce The Ransom Trilogy and to talk about his favourite books![Show Notes]
S8 Ep 14S8E14 – Perelandra – Chapter 11: "Let's Get Ready to Rumble!"
Ransom wrestles with his inner self as he tries to discern his next move. [Show Notes]
News – Travel, events, and sickness
bonusJust a quick message to say that we're still here and there'll be a new episode live tomorrow!
S8 Ep 13S8E13 – Perelandra – Chapter 10: "Always very nearly true"
With Matt away, it's left to Andrew and David discuss the truth and lies of the Unman's arguments. [Show Notes]
S8 Ep 12S8E12 – Perelandra – Chapter 9: "The Venusian Frog Massacre"
Ransom follows an unnerving and bloody trail to Weston, and upon doing so, discovers his quest. An intellectual battle of cosmic consequence begins... [Show Notes]
S8 Ep 11S8E11 – Christmas Special (2024)
bonusMerry Christmas from your favourite Christmas elves! On today's episode, the co-hosts talk about life updates, recount holiday memories, and play fun seasonal games. [Show Notes]
S8 Ep 10S8E10 – Perelandra – Chapter 8: "Riddles in the Dark"
Separated from the Green Lady and Weston, Ransom travels to another island where he hears riddles in the dark... [Show Notes]
S8 Ep 9S8E9 – Perelandra – Chapter 7: “Weston’s New Look”
Ransom’s unlikely encounter with an old foe takes a disturbing turn… [Show Notes]
S8 Ep 8S8E8 – Perelandra – Chapter 6: "Falling Like Lightning From Heaven"
Ransom and the Queen discuss planetary rules, go for a cruise, and encounter an old enemy who fell out of Deep Heaven... [Show Notes]
#CSLewisReadingDay 2024!
bonusToday is C. S. Lewis' birthday and we're going to celebrate C. S. Lewis Reading Day! Please share your favourite quotations on social media with the hashtag #CSLewisReadingDay! We're also going to be joined by special guests on some livestreams: 7-8pm (GMT) 7-8pm (EST) 7-8pm (PST) These livestreams will be available on our YouTube page, Facebook page, and Riverside.fm.
S8 Ep 7S8E7 – Perelandra – Chapter 5: "An Interview with a Lady" (Part II)
We complete the first conversation between Ransom and the Green Lady. [Show Notes]
S8 Ep 6S8E6 – Perelandra – Chapter 5: "An Interview with a Lady" (Part I)
In the first of two episodes on this chapter, Ransom and the Green Lady speak about "growing older", as well as the impact of the Incarnation. [Episode Notes]
Bonus – CS Lewis Reading Day Livestream - 2023 West Coast
bonusOn November 29th, 2024, the Pints With Jack celebrated Jack's 125th birthday in #CSLewisReadingDay. On the West Coast Livestram, the hosts were joined by the hosts of All About Jack, NarniaWeb, and Mere C.S. Lewis. [Show Notes]
Bonus – CS Lewis Reading Day Livestream - 2023 East Coast
bonusOn November 29th, 2024, the Pints With Jack celebrated Jack's 125th birthday in #CSLewisReadingDay. We will be celebrating #CSLewisReadingDay again this year. If you're not already, please sign up for the mailing list for a chance to win free books that day! [Show Notes]
S8 Ep 5S8E5 – Perelandra – Chapter 4: "The Island of the Green Lady"
Ransom meets a dragon, has a shower, eats some food, and makes contact with a green lady on a floating island... [Show Notes]
S8 Ep 4S8E4 – Perelandra – Chapter 3: "A Vision of Venus"
In this episode Ransom describes his first impressions of Venus... [Show Notes]
S8 Ep 3S8E3 – Perelandra – Chapter 2: "Ransom Returns"
Lewis packs Ransom into his coffin-like container and sends him to Perelandra. A little over a year later, Ransom returns... [Show Notes]
S8 Ep 2S8E2 – Perelandra – Chapter 1: "Journey to Ransom's Cottage"
We begin "Perelandra", following C. S. Lewis as he makes his tormented journey to Ransom's cottage. [Show Notes]
S8 Ep 1S8E1 – Perelandra – "Welcome to Season 8!"
Hello listeners and welcome to Season 8! This this season we will be returning to the Ransom Trilogy as we read the second book in the series, "Perelandra". [Show Notes]
Bonus – That Hideous C. S. Lewis Podcast – Lewisian Themes
bonusToday's episode is an interview which David gave on That Hideous C. S. Lewis Podcast where he discussed some key Lewisian themes with the host, Brian Shepherd. [Show Notes]
Bonus – Marriage and Theosis
bonusIn honour of Matt’s recent nuptials, we’re replaying an episode from Season 1 on theosis. [Show Notes]
S7 Ep 40S7E40 – "Season Finale"
We have finally reached the end of Season 7! David, Matt, and Andrew gather together one last time before their well-earned break to share their highlights of the past season and talk about Season 8...
S7 Ep 39S7E39 – GM – "MacDonald Month: George's Anthology (Part II)"
David, Matt, and Andrew wrap-up "MacDonald Month" by sharing some of their favourite quotations from the George MacDonald anthology assembled by C. S. Lewis. [Show Notes]
S7 Ep 38S7E38 – GM – "MacDonald Month: George's Anthology (Part I)", After Hours with Dr. Kirstin Johnson
"MacDonald Month" wraps up with the first of two episodes on Lewis' book, George MacDonald: An Anthology. Today David is joined by MacDonald scholar, Dr. Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson, to discuss the Preface. [Show Notes]
S7 Ep 37S7E37 – AH – "MacDonald Month: Reading George", After Hours with Jess Lederman
As we near the end of MacDonald Month, David sits down with Jess Lederman to discuss how to begin reading the Scottish author, and the help available at WorksOfMacDonald.com. [Show Notes]
S17 Ep 36S7E36 – AH – "MacDonald Month: In the Age of Miracles", After Hours with Dr. Timothy Larsen
Dr. Timothy Larsen joins the show to talk about his new book, "George MacDonald and the Age of Miracles" to discuss Incarnation, Doubt, and Re-enchantment. [Show Notes]
S7 Ep 35S7E35 – AH – “MacDonald Month: George's Music”, After Hours with Dr. Amanda Vernon
As part of MacDonald Month, David interviewed Dr. Amanda Vernon about the George MacDonald's relationship with music. [Show Notes]
S7 Ep 34S7E34 – AH – "MacDonald Month: George's Fairy Tales", After Hours with Dr. Danny Gabelman
Dr. Danny Gabelman introduces us to the fairy tales of George MacDonald. [Show Notes]
S7 Ep 33S7E33 – AH – "MacDonald Month: George's Theology", After Hours with Dr. Kerry Dearborn
Dr. Kerry Dearborn joins David to discuss the theology and imagination of George MacDonald. [Show Notes]
S7 Ep 32S7E32 – AH – "MacDonald Month: George's Story", After Hours with Dr. Joyce McPherson
Dr. Joyce McPherson joins David to tell the story of George MacDonald, drawing from her biography called "Spiritual Sight: The Story of George MacDonald". [Show Notes]
S7 Ep 31S7E31 – AH – "Why I Believe in Narnia", After Hours with James Como
To wrap up Narnia Month, David interviews Dr. James Como about his book "Why I Believe in Narnia", a collection of essays and reviews about C. S. Lewis and his works.
S7 Ep 30S7E30 – AH – "The Inkwell Chronicles," After Hours with J. D. Peabody
J. D. Peabody takes David on a fantastical adventure with the Inklings, as they discuss his fictional children's series, "The Inkwell Chronicles". [Show Notes]
S7 Ep 29S7E29 – AH – "Not a Tame Lion", After Hours with Terry Glaspey
Dr. Glaspey joins Matt to discuss his new book, "Not a Tame Lion". [Show Notes]
S17 Ep 28S7E28 – Narnia –The Lamp-post Listener ("Night falls on Narnia")
Daniel and Phil from the Lamp-post Listener join Matt to discuss their completion of "The Chronicles of Narnia". [Show Notes]
S7 Ep 27S7E27 – Narnia – "The Last Battle (Part II)", After Hours with Dr. Christin Ditchfield-Lazo
The great finale is here... Lazo Major returns to wrap-up the final chapter of the Chronicles of Narnia. [Show Notes]
S7 Ep 26S7E26 – Narnia – “The Last Battle (Part I)”, After Hours with Dr. Christin Ditchfield-Lazo
Dr. Christin Ditchfield-Lazo joins the gang for the beginning of the final Narnian Chronicle, The Last Battle. [Show Notes]