Podcasts by Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis Podcast
Raising a glass with C.S. Lewis and discussing a chapter of his work every Tuesday, with occasional interviews on Thursdays.
Further podcasts by David Bates, Matt Bush, and C.S. Lewis
Podcast on the topic Christentum
All episodes
S5E37 – “Loved as I am”, After Hours with Sr. Miriam James Heidland from 2022-04-21T10:00
Anyone who has listened to the show this season will know that Matt loves the writing of Sr. Miriam James. As an early birthday present for Matt, David reached out and invited her onto the show to ...
Listen
S5E36 – Ecumenism Month: “Jewish Lewis” – After Hours with Dr. Yaakov Weinstein from 2022-04-19T10:00
Not all C.S. Lewis fans are Christian! Today David is joined by an Orthodox Jew, Dr. Yaakov Weinstein, to talk about his love of Lewis.
Listen
Where are the episodes? from 2022-04-17T00:25:06
David explains what happened to the missing episodes...
Listen
S5E35 – Ecumenism Month: “Baptist Lewis” – After Hours with Dr. Leighton Flowers from 2022-04-14T10:00
Leighton Flowers offers a Baptist and Provisionist perspective on C.S. Lewis.
Listen
S5E33 – Ecumenism Month: “Reformed Lewis” – After Hours with Pastor Douglas Wilson from 2022-04-07T10:00
As part of “Ecumenism Month”, Reformed Pastor Douglas Wilson was interviewed about his love for C.S. Lewis and his new book, "The Light from Behind the Sun: A Reformed & Evangelical Appreciati...
Listen
S5E32 – Ecumenism Month: “Eastern Orthodox Lewis” – After hours with Dr. Edith M. Humphrey from 2022-04-05T10:00
Today we begin Ecumenism Month, speaking to Lewis fans from diverse religious traditions. We begin by speaking to an Eastern Orthodox Christian, Dr. Edith M. Huphrey.
Listen
S5E31 – “Love Clinic” – After Hours with Dr. Jason Lepojärvi from 2022-03-31T12:00
Jason Lepojarvi, the Love Doctor, is in the house...
Listen
S5E30 – TFL – Retrospective from 2022-03-29T10:00
The Pints With Jack crew review The Four Loves.
Listen
S5E29 – TFL – Our Charities from 2022-03-22T10:00
Andrew and Matt interview some friends who exemplify Christian charity.
Listen
S5E28 – TFL – Charity (Part III) from 2022-03-15T10:00
Andrew, David, and Matt finish the final part of "The Four Loves".
Listen
S5E27 – “MacDonald and Phantastes” – After Hours with Dr. Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson from 2022-03-10T11:00
How is it that we can be in Season 5 and yet never had an episode on George MacDonald?! David corrects this oversight today by interviewing Dr. Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson and discussing MacDonald's ...
Listen
S5E26 – TFL – Charity (Part II) from 2022-03-08T11:00
In this episode, the crew discuss inordinate loves, the nature of God, as well as divine versions of Gift-love and Need-love.
Listen
S5E25 – TFL – Charity (Part I) from 2022-03-01T11:00
We begin discussing the fourth and final love, “charity”.
Listen
S5E24 – AH – Kathy Keller from 2022-02-24T11:00
Kathy Keller speaks to David about her childhood letters to C.S. Lewis, and also about the book on marriage which she co-authored with her husband.
Listen
S5E23 – TFL – Our Eros from 2022-02-22T13:00
David and Andrew interview their respective wives.
Listen
S5E22 – TFL – Eros (Part III) from 2022-02-15T11:00
Today the gang wrap-up the chapter about Romantic Love (“Eros”).
Listen
S5E21 – AH – Abigail Santamaria (“Poet, Seeker, and the Woman who captivated C.S. Lewis”) from 2022-02-10T23:00
We are currently reading the Eros chapter in The Four Loves, so David interviewed Abigail Santamaria about her book concerning Lewis' wife, Joy Davidman.
Listen
S5E20 – TFL – “Eros” (Part II) from 2022-02-08T11:00
Today we continued discussing Eros, focussing on the act of Venus and how we regard the human body.
Listen
S5E19 – TFL 5 – “Eros” (Part I) from 2022-02-01T11:00
The team begin talking about the third of the four loves, Eros.
Listen
S5E18 – AH – Billy Baker (“We Need To Hang Out”) from 2022-01-27T11:00
As we wrap up a month of talking about Friendship, author Billy Baker comes on the show to discuss his memoir about making friends!
Listen
S5E17 – TFL – Our Friendships from 2022-01-25T11:00
The Pints With Jack co-hosts interview some guests with whom they share "philia".
Listen
S5E16 – TFL 4 – “Friendship” (Part III) from 2022-01-18T11:00
Today we finish discussing “Friendship” by looking at how it can go wrong.
Listen
S5E15 – AH – Mike Aquilina (“Friendship&the Fathers”) from 2022-01-13T07:00
Patristic scholar, Mike Aquilina, joined David to talk about friendship in the Early Church.
Listen
S5E14 – TFL 4 – “Friendship” (Part II) from 2022-01-11T11:00
Andrew, David, and Matt continue discussing “Friendship”, examining its unnecessary and uninquisitive nature, as well as asking whether it can exist between the sexes.
Listen
S5E13 – TFL 4 – “Friendship” (Part I) from 2022-01-04T11:00
Today the gang begin discussing a new love, “Friendship”.
Listen
S5E12 – AH – Andrew Wall (“The Fantasy and Science-Fiction Makers”) from 2021-12-30T11:00
David interviewed Andrew Wall, the Director of "The Fantasy Makers" and "The Science-Fiction Makers" documentaries.
Listen
S5E11 – TFL 3 – Our Affections from 2021-12-28T11:00
The Pints With Jack co-hosts interview some guests with whom they share "storge".
Listen
S5E10 – AH – Dr. Don W. King (“Soldier, Writer, Inkling”) from 2021-12-23T11:00
After talking about "storge" this month, David talks to Dr. Don W. King about Jack's brother, Warren.
Listen
S5E9 – TFL 3 – “Affection” (Part III) from 2021-12-21T11:00
Today we look at how the Gift-Love element of Affection can go wrong and we wrap up the chapter.
Listen
S5E8 – TFL 3 – “Affection” (Part II) from 2021-12-14T11:00
In the previous episode we talked about the wonders of Affection. In today’s episode we begin to consider its dangers...
Listen
S5E7 – AH – Norman Stone (“Lights! Camera! Jack!”) from 2021-12-09T11:00
David interviews Writer/Producer/Director, Norman Stone, about his career and C.S. Lewis-related productions, including the recently-released movie, "The Most Reluctant Convert".
Listen
S5E6 – TFL 3 – “Affection” (Part I) from 2021-12-07T11:00
Today we begin looking at the first of “The Four Loves”, which Lewis calls “Affection”.
Listen
S5E5 – TFL 2 – “Likings and loves for the sub-human” (Part III) from 2021-11-30T11:00
Two Americans and an Englishman discuss patriotism.
Listen
S5E4 – TFL 2 – “Likings and loves for the sub-human” (Part II) from 2021-11-23T11:00
The gang discusses “love of nature”.
Listen
S5E3 – TFL 2 – “Likings and loves of the sub-human” (Part I) from 2021-11-16T11:00
The team begins Chapter 2 of The Four Loves, which is entitled “Likings and loves of the sub-human”. This chapter will be read over the course of three episodes and in this episode Lewis examines t...
Listen
S5E2 – TFL 1 – “Introduction” (Part II) from 2021-11-09T11:00
Andrew, David, and Matt finish discussing the Introduction to The Four Loves where Lewis looks at two different kinds of nearness, Nearness-by-likeness and Nearness-of-approach, and explains how lo...
Listen
S5E1 – TFL 1 – “Introduction” (Part I) from 2021-11-02T10:00
It is a new season and a new book! Join Andrew, David, and Matt as they begin reading “The Four Loves” by C.S. Lewis. In this book, Lewis examines love and distinguishes between its many different ...
Listen
S4½E1 – Bonus – “Lewis at the movies” from 2021-10-30T10:00
On November 3rd, "The Most Reluctant Convert" will be released in cinemas. This movie is based on the play by "The Fellowship of Performing Arts" and Lewis' own spiritual autobiography, "Surprised ...
Listen
S4E103 – Bonus – “Season Finale” (Part 2) from 2021-09-30T10:00
David, Andrew, and Matt wrap up Season 4 with the Season Finale. This is Part 2 of that Finale. Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/X4zq7Uk69KmYo1v3A
Listen
PWJ: S4E103 – Bonus – “Season Finale” (Part 2) from 2021-09-30T00:15
David, Andrew, and Matt wrap up Season 4 with the Season Finale. This is Part 2 of that Finale. Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/X4zq7Uk69KmYo1v3A
Listen
S4E102 – Bonus – “Season Finale” (Part 1) from 2021-09-28T10:00
David, Andrew, and Matt wrap up Season 4 with the Season Finale. This is Part 1...
Listen
PWJ: S4E102 – Bonus – “Season Finale” (Part 1) from 2021-09-28T00:15
David, Andrew, and Matt wrap up Season 4 with the Season Finale. This is Part 1...
Listen
S4E101 – Bonus – “Jack vs Tollers” from 2021-09-23T10:00
After the previously-planned interview fell through at the last minute, David sat down to record a solo episode to talk about his newborn son, Sidecar Day, blue flowers in Narnia, and also to make ...
Listen
PWJ: S4E101 – Bonus – “Jack vs Tollers” from 2021-09-23T06:30
After the previously-planned interview fell through at the last minute, David sat down to record a solo episode to talk about his newborn son, Sidecar Day, blue flowers in Narnia, and also to make ...
Listen
S4E100 – AH – “After Hours” with The Gray Havens from 2021-09-21T10:00
The Gray Havens are an American Christian folk pop husband and wife duo, David and Licia Radford, from Crystal Lake, Illinois. On October 8th they will be releasing their new album, Blue Flower, so...
Listen
PWJ: S4E100 – AH – “After Hours” with The Gray Havens from 2021-09-21T00:15
The Gray Havens are an American Christian folk pop husband and wife duo, David and Licia Radford, from Crystal Lake, Illinois. On October 8th they will be releasing their new album, Blue Flower, so...
Listen
S4E99 – AH – “After Hours” with Mike “Gomer” Gormley from 2021-09-16T10:00
As we approach the end of Season 4, David is joined on the show by Michael "Gomer" Gormley. Among other things, they discuss Ted Lasso, tea, and the Atonement. Also, find out what Gomer would do if...
Listen
PWJ: S4E99 – AH – “After Hours” with Mike “Gomer” Gormley from 2021-09-16T00:15
As we approach the end of Season 4, David is joined on the show by Michael "Gomer" Gormley. Among other things, they discuss Ted Lasso, tea, and the Atonement. Also, find out what Gomer would do if...
Listen
S4E98 – AH – “After Hours” with Patti Callahan from 2021-09-14T10:00
New York Times bestselling author, Patti Callahan, returns to the show to talk about her forthcoming book, "Once Upon A Wardrobe", which will be released on October 19th.
Listen
PWJ: S4E98 – AH – “After Hours” with Patti Callahan from 2021-09-14T00:15
New York Times bestselling author, Patti Callahan, returns to the show to talk about her forthcoming book, "Once Upon A Wardrobe", which will be released on October 19th.
Listen
S4E97 – AH – “After Hours” with The Tolkien Road from 2021-09-09T10:00
A few months ago, John and Greta from The Tolkien Road podcast did a series of episodes on religion in Tolkien's Legendarium. David invited him onto the show to talk about those episodes and to enc...
Listen
PWJ: S4E97 – AH – “After Hours” with The Tolkien Road from 2021-09-09T00:15
A few months ago, John and Greta from The Tolkien Road podcast did a series of episodes on religion in Tolkien's Legendarium. David invited him onto the show to talk about those episodes and to enc...
Listen
S4E96 – AH – “After Hours” with Rod Bennett from 2021-09-07T10:00
Author Rod Bennett joined David to talk about a presentation on he gave at a big Christian rock festival about C.S. Lewis' relationship to "Pulp Fiction".
Listen
PWJ: S4E96 – AH – “After Hours” with Rod Bennett from 2021-09-07T00:15
Author Rod Bennett joined David to talk about a presentation on he gave at a big Christian rock festival about C.S. Lewis' relationship to "Pulp Fiction".
Listen
S4E95 – Bonus – “Pride and Humility” with Cullen Herout from “Ready to Stand” from 2021-09-02T10:00
David was invited onto "Ready to Stand" by host Cullen Herout to talk about Lewis' views on humility and pride.
Listen
PWJ: S4E95 – Bonus – “Pride and Humility” with Cullen Herout from “Ready to Stand” from 2021-09-02T00:15
David was invited onto "Ready to Stand" by host Cullen Herout to talk about Lewis' views on humility and pride.
Listen
S4E94 – AH – “After Hours” with Max MacLean from 2021-08-31T10:00
Andrew interviewed Max McLean, founder and artistic director of the Fellowship for Performing Arts, who have brought many of Lewis' works to life on the stage, and who will soon be releasing a movi...
Listen
PWJ: S4E94 – AH – “After Hours” with Max MacLean from 2021-08-31T00:15
Andrew interviewed Max McLean, founder and artistic director of the Fellowship for Performing Arts, who have brought many of Lewis' works to life on the stage, and who will soon be releasing a movi...
Listen
S4E93 – Bonus – “Lewis’ Best or Worst Book?” with Shane Morris from “Upstream” from 2021-08-26T10:00
Over this past Season, co-host Andrew Lazo has appeared on the Upstream podcast with Shane Morris several times. For the next two Thursdays we'll be sharing the audio from two of these appearances....
Listen
PWJ: S4E93 – Bonus – “Lewis’ Best or Worst Book?” with Shane Morris from “Upstream” from 2021-08-26T00:15
Over this past Season, co-host Andrew Lazo has appeared on the Upstream podcast with Shane Morris several times. For the next two Thursdays we'll be sharing the audio from two of these appearances....
Listen
S4E92 – Bonus – “Collecting Clive: Book shopping with Andrew, Steven, and Gordon” from 2021-08-24T10:00
It is well known to our listeners that Andrew likes buying and selling early editions of Lewis books. In this episode, he is joined by two other enthusiastic collectors, Dr. Steven Beebe and Dr. Go...
Listen
PWJ: S4E92 – Bonus – “Collecting Clive: Book shopping with Andrew, Steven, and Gordon” from 2021-08-24T00:15
It is well known to our listeners that Andrew likes buying and selling early editions of Lewis books. In this episode, he is joined by two other enthusiastic collectors, Dr. Steven Beebe and Dr. Go...
Listen
S4E91 – Bonus – “Further Up and Further In” with Shane Morris from “Upstream” from 2021-08-19T10:00
Over this past Season, co-host Andrew Lazo has appeared on the Upstream podcast with Shane Morris several times. For the next two Thursdays we'll be sharing the audio from two of these appearances....
Listen
PWJ: S4E91 – Bonus – “Further Up and Further In” with Shane Morris from “Upstream” from 2021-08-19T00:15
Over this past Season, co-host Andrew Lazo has appeared on the Upstream podcast with Shane Morris several times. For the next two Thursdays we'll be sharing the audio from two of these appearances....
Listen
S4E90 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. Steven Thorson from 2021-08-17T10:00
Earlier this season in "Barfield Month", we looked at the life and work of Lewis' fellow Inkling, Owen Barfield. Only after this special series was concluded did we come across the thoroughly enlig...
Listen
PWJ: S4E90 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. Steven Thorson from 2021-08-17T00:15
Earlier this season in "Barfield Month", we looked at the life and work of Lewis' fellow Inkling, Owen Barfield. Only after this special series was concluded did we come across the thoroughly enlig...
Listen
S4E89 – AH – “After Hours” with Hal Poe (Part 2) from 2021-08-12T10:00
In both episodes this week, Matt interviews Dr. Harry Lee Poe about the two biographical books he wrote about C.S. Lewis. In today's episode, he discusses his second book, "The Making of C.S. Lewis".
Listen
PWJ: S4E89 – AH – “After Hours” with Hal Poe (Part 2) from 2021-08-12T06:00
In both episodes this week, Matt interviews Dr. Harry Lee Poe about the two biographical books he wrote about C.S. Lewis. In today's episode, he discusses his second book, "The Making of C.S. Lewis".
Listen
S4E88 – AH – “After Hours” with Hal Poe (Part 1) from 2021-08-10T10:00
In both episodes this week, Matt interviews Dr. Harry Lee Poe about the two biographical books he wrote about C.S. Lewis. In today's episode, he discusses his first book, "Becoming C.S. Lewis".
Listen
PWJ: S4E88 – AH – “After Hours” with Hal Poe (Part 1) from 2021-08-10T00:15
In both episodes this week, Matt interviews Dr. Harry Lee Poe about the two biographical books he wrote about C.S. Lewis. In today's episode, he discusses his first book, "Becoming C.S. Lewis".
Listen
S4E87 – AH – “After Hours” with Marcellino D’Ambrosio from 2021-08-05T10:00
Both Matt and David love "When the Church Was Young" by Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio. After mentioning it in a couple of episodes, an increasing number of listeners read it as well. As a result, they ...
Listen
PWJ: S4E87 – AH – “After Hours” with Marcellino D’Ambrosio from 2021-08-05T00:15
Both Matt and David love "When the Church Was Young" by Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio. After mentioning it in a couple of episodes, an increasing number of listeners read it as well. As a result, they ...
Listen
S4E86 – AH – “After Hours” with Diana Glyer from 2021-08-03T10:00
Today a new book about Jack's "Space Trilogy" is released! Former guest of the show, Dr. Diana Glyer, returns with some of her students to talk about their new book, "A Compass For Deep Heaven".
Listen
PWJ: S4E86 – AH – “After Hours” with Diana Glyer from 2021-08-03T06:00
Today a new book about Jack's "Space Trilogy" is released! Former guest of the show, Dr. Diana Glyer, returns with some of her students to talk about their new book, "A Compass For Deep Heaven".
Listen
S4E85 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. Ray Baker from 2021-07-29T10:00
We end "Narnia Month" by going "Beyond Narnia" with Dr. Ray Baker, discussing his book, "Beyond Narnia: The Theology and Apologetics of C.S. Lewis".
Listen
PWJ: S4E85 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. Ray Baker from 2021-07-29T00:15
We end "Narnia Month" by going "Beyond Narnia" with Dr. Ray Baker, discussing his book, "Beyond Narnia: The Theology and Apologetics of C.S. Lewis".
Listen
S4E84 – Bonus – “Learning with C.S. Lewis” (Art&Faith Conversations) from 2021-07-27T10:00
Andrew was invited on the "Art & Faith Conversations" podcast with Libby John to talk about C.S. Lewis.
Listen
PWJ: S4E84 – Bonus – “Learning with C.S. Lewis” (Art & Faith Conversations) from 2021-07-27T07:15
Andrew was invited on the "Art & Faith Conversations" podcast with Libby John to talk about C.S. Lewis.
Listen
PWJ: S4E83 – AH – “After Hours” with Katherine Langrish from 2021-07-22T07:15
Katherine Langrish loved Narnia as a nine year-old girl. Now as a grown-up with children of her own, she returned to Narnia and wrote a book about the experience, "From Spare Oom to War Drobe: Trav...
Listen
S4E83 – AH – “After Hours” with Katherine Langrish from 2021-07-22T07:15
Katherine Langrish loved Narnia as a nine year-old girl. Now as a grown-up with children of her own, she returned to Narnia and wrote a book about the experience, "From Spare Oom to War Drobe: Trav...
Listen
PWJ: S4E82 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. Brian Williams from 2021-07-20T07:15
Dr. Brian Williams came on the show to talk about how C.S. Lewis can be used as pre-evangelism for a post-Christian World.
Listen
S4E82 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. Brian Williams from 2021-07-20T07:15
Dr. Brian Williams came on the show to talk about how C.S. Lewis can be used as pre-evangelism for a post-Christian World.
Listen
PWJ: S4E81 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. Devin Brown from 2021-07-15T07:15
Dr. Devin Brown wrote a series of books on "The Chronicles of Narnia" called "Inside Narnia". In this episode, Dr. Brown returns to the show to talk about "The Silver Chair" and his unpublished man...
Listen
S4E81 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. Devin Brown from 2021-07-15T07:15
Dr. Devin Brown wrote a series of books on "The Chronicles of Narnia" called "Inside Narnia". In this episode, Dr. Brown returns to the show to talk about "The Silver Chair" and his unpublished man...
Listen
PWJ: S4E80 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. David Downing from 2021-07-13T07:15
Having finished "The Silver Chair", the rest of Narnia Month will be devoted to discussing other aspects of the Narniad. Today, David speaks with Dr. David Downing, Co Director of Marion E. Wade Ce...
Listen
S4E80 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. David Downing from 2021-07-13T07:15
Having finished "The Silver Chair", the rest of Narnia Month will be devoted to discussing other aspects of the Narniad. Today, David speaks with Dr. David Downing, Co Director of Marion E. Wade Ce...
Listen
PWJ: S4E79 – Narnia – “The Silver Chair” (Part 2) from 2021-07-08T07:15
Christin Ditchfield-Lazo returns once again to the podcast for the concluding discussion of this season's Narnian Chronicle, "The Silver Chair".
Listen
PWJ: S4E78 – Narnia – “The Silver Chair” (Part 1) from 2021-07-06T07:15
It's time for our Chronicle-of-the-season! Matt, David, and Andrew are joined by Andrew's wife, Christin-Ditchfield Lazo to discuss the fourth book in the series, "The Silver Chair".
Listen
PWJ: S4E77 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. Michael Ward from 2021-07-01T07:15
Dr. Michael Ward returned to the show for the second time this season, this time to talk about his new book, "After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man".
Listen
PWJ: S4E76 – Bonus – Screwtape Retrospective from 2021-06-29T07:15
In this episode, David, Matt, and Andrew look back on the main texts of this season, "The Screwtape Letters" and "Screwtape Proposes A Toast". David then springs a pop quiz on his co-hosts, and las...
Listen
S4E76 – Bonus – Screwtape Retrospective from 2021-06-29T05:15
In this episode, David, Matt, and Andrew look back on the main texts of this season, "The Screwtape Letters" and "Screwtape Proposes A Toast". David then springs a pop quiz on his co-hosts, and las...
Listen
PWJ: S4E75 – Bonus – “The Argument From Reason” with Trent Horn from 2021-06-24T07:15
David was invited onto The Counsel of Trent podcast to talk about "The Argument From Reason", which is an argument against Naturalism which Lewis presents in Chapter 3 of his book, "Miracles".
Listen
S4E75 – Bonus – “The Argument From Reason” with Trent Horn from 2021-06-24T05:15
David was invited onto The Counsel of Trent podcast to talk about "The Argument From Reason", which is an argument against Naturalism which Lewis presents in Chapter 3 of his book, "Miracles".
Listen
PWJ: S4E74 – SPAT 4 – “A few Good Men” from 2021-06-22T07:15
Matt and Andrew discuss the final section of Screwtape Proposes A Toast.
Listen
S4E74 – SPAT 4 – “A few Good Men” from 2021-06-22T05:15
Matt and Andrew discuss the final section of Screwtape Proposes A Toast.
Listen
PWJ: S4E73 – Bonus – “The Great Divorce” with Risking Enchantment from 2021-06-17T07:15
David was invited onto the "Risking Enchantment" podcast with Phoebe and Rachel to discuss The Great Divorce.
Listen
S4E73 – Bonus – “The Great Divorce” with Risking Enchantment from 2021-06-17T05:15
David was invited onto the "Risking Enchantment" podcast with Phoebe and Rachel to discuss The Great Divorce.
Listen
PWJ: S4E72 – SPAT 3 – “The Kids Are Alright” from 2021-06-15T07:15
Andrew and Matt pick up from where David and Brenton left off last week in "Screwtape Proposes A Toast", in the section of the address where Screwtape talks about liberty and democracy.
Listen
S4E72 – SPAT 3 – “The Kids Are Alright” from 2021-06-15T05:15
Andrew and Matt pick up from where David and Brenton left off last week in "Screwtape Proposes A Toast", in the section of the address where Screwtape talks about liberty and democracy.
Listen
S4E71 – AH – “After Hours” with Marilyn R. Pukkila from 2021-06-10T05:15
In this "After Hours" episode, David discussed a wide range of Inklings-related topics with Marilyn R. Pukkila, known to some in the Tolkien community as "Marilyn, The Librarian"...
Listen
PWJ: S4E71 – AH – “After Hours” with Marilyn R. Pukkila from 2021-06-10T00:15
In this “After Hours” episode, David discussed a wide range of Inklings-related topics with Marilyn R. Pukkila, known to some in the Tolkien community as “Marilyn, The Librarian&#...
Listen
PWJ: S4E70 – SPAT 2 – “Quantity over quality” from 2021-06-08T07:15
Continuing on from last week, David and guest co-host Brenton Dickieson continue to discuss "Screwtape Proposes A Toast". When it comes to souls, is it better to have quantity over quality?
Listen
S4E70 – SPAT 2 – “Quantity over quality” from 2021-06-08T05:15
Continuing on from last week, David and guest co-host Brenton Dickieson continue to discuss "Screwtape Proposes A Toast". When it comes to souls, is it better to have quantity over quality?
Listen
PWJ: S4E69 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. Louis Markos from 2021-06-03T07:15
We first had Dr. Louis Markos on the show during Season 2 when we spoke about imagery of Heaven and Hell in Western Literature and he recently made an appearance on "Barfield Month". Today he retur...
Listen
S4E69 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. Louis Markos from 2021-06-03T05:15
We first had Dr. Louis Markos on the show during Season 2 when we spoke about imagery of Heaven and Hell in Western Literature and he recently made an appearance on "Barfield Month". Today he retur...
Listen
PWJ: S4E68 – SPAT 1 – “Three courses of Hell” from 2021-06-01T07:15
Today we begin the sequel to The Screwtape Lettters, which is Screwtape Proposes A Toast. David is joined by Dr. Brenton Dickieson to unpack the opening paragraphs.
Listen
S4E68 – SPAT 1 – “Three courses of Hell” from 2021-06-01T05:15
Today we begin the sequel to The Screwtape Lettters, which is Screwtape Proposes A Toast. David is joined by Dr. Brenton Dickieson to unpack the opening paragraphs.
Listen
PWJ: S4E67 – AH – “After Hours” with Alan C. Duncan from 2021-05-27T07:15
A few months ago, David and Marie were sent an audiobook about the influence on C.S. Lewis by G.K Chesterton and they thought it was the perfect opportunity for a cross-over episode with the author...
Listen
S4E67 – AH – “After Hours” with Alan C. Duncan from 2021-05-27T05:15
A few months ago, David and Marie were sent an audiobook about the influence on C.S. Lewis by G.K Chesterton and they thought it was the perfect opportunity for a cross-over episode with the author...
Listen
PWJ: S4E66 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. Devin Brown from 2021-05-25T07:15
Dr. Devin Brown came on the show to discuss the biography he wrote about C.S. Lewis, "A Life Observed".
Listen
S4E66 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. Devin Brown from 2021-05-25T05:15
Dr. Devin Brown came on the show to discuss the biography he wrote about C.S. Lewis, "A Life Observed".
Listen
PWJ: S4E65 – AH – “After Hours” with Alessandro DiSanto from 2021-05-20T07:15
Continuing his investigation into holy habits, Matt sat down for a drink and a chat with his friend, Alessandro DiSanto, one of the founders of Hallow app.
Listen
S4E65 – AH – “After Hours” with Alessandro DiSanto from 2021-05-20T05:15
Continuing his investigation into holy habits, Matt sat down for a drink and a chat with his friend, Alessandro DiSanto, one of the founders of Hallow app.
Listen
PWJ: S4E64 – Bonus – “We shall get in: C.S. Lewis and the Hope of Heaven” from 2021-05-18T07:15
Andrew Lazo was asked to speak at the 2021 Edith Stein Conference, hosted by Notre Dame University.
Listen
S4E64 – Bonus – “We shall get in: C.S. Lewis and the Hope of Heaven” from 2021-05-18T05:15
Andrew Lazo was asked to speak at the 2021 Edith Stein Conference, hosted by Notre Dame University.
Listen
PWJ: S4E63 – AH – “After Hours” with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames from 2021-05-13T07:15
A repeated theme throughout "The Screwtape Letters" has been that of habits. Fr. Mark-Mary Ames just released a book called "Habits for Holiness", so Matt sat down with him to talk about building h...
Listen
S4E63 – AH – “After Hours” with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames from 2021-05-13T05:15
A repeated theme throughout "The Screwtape Letters" has been that of habits. Fr. Mark-Mary Ames just released a book called "Habits for Holiness", so Matt sat down with him to talk about building h...
Listen
S4E62 – TSL 31 – “Blaze of glory” from 2021-05-11T10:00
Matt and David wrap up "The Screwtape Letters" and Wormwood's patient goes home.
Listen
PWJ: S4E62 – TSL 31 – “Blaze of glory” from 2021-05-11T07:15
Matt and David wrap up "The Screwtape Letters" and Wormwood's patient goes home.
Listen
S4E61 – AH – “Barfield Buffet” (Part 2) from 2021-05-06T10:00
Today we conclude the "Barfield Buffet" and Barfield Month.
Listen
PWJ: S4E61 – AH – “Barfield Buffet” (Part 2) from 2021-05-06T07:15
Today we conclude the "Barfield Buffet" and Barfield Month.
Listen
S4E60 – TSL 30 – “Under Pressure” from 2021-05-04T10:00
The patient is about to be in a high-stress situation and Screwtape wants his nephew to exploit this. Richaél from the Clumsy Theosis podcast joins David to unpack this devilish advice.
Listen
PWJ: S4E60 – TSL 30 – “Under Pressure” from 2021-05-04T07:15
The patient is about to be in a high-stress situation and Screwtape wants his nephew to exploit this. Richaél from the Clumsy Theosis podcast joins David to unpack this devilish advice.
Listen
S4E59 – AH – “Barfield Buffet” (Part 1) from 2021-04-29T10:00
As we near the end of Barfield Month, a number of different Barfield fans and scholars share their thoughts on this Inkling.
Listen
PWJ: S4E59 – AH – “Barfield Buffet” (Part 1) from 2021-04-29T07:15
As we near the end of Barfield Month, a number of different Barfield fans and scholars share their thoughts on this Inkling.
Listen
S4E58 – TSL 29 – “Fearless” from 2021-04-27T10:00
As we near the end of the collection of letters from Uncle Screwtape, Matt and David discuss one of his final letters where he talks about fear.
Listen
PWJ: S4E58 – TSL 29 – “Fearless” from 2021-04-27T07:15
As we near the end of the collection of letters from Uncle Screwtape, Matt and David discuss one of his final letters where he talks about fear.
Listen
S4E57 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. Mark Vernon from 2021-04-22T10:00
Continuing with Barfield Month, we invited Dr. Mark Vernon onto the show to discuss his Barfield-inspired book, "A Secret History of Christianity.
Listen
PWJ: S4E57 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. Mark Vernon from 2021-04-22T07:15
Continuing with Barfield Month, we invited Dr. Mark Vernon onto the show to discuss his Barfield-inspired book, "A Secret History of Christianity.
Listen
PWJ: S4E56 – TSL 28 – “Death, be not proud” from 2021-04-20T07:15
Andrew and Matt discuss death!
Listen
S4E55 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. Robert Koons from 2021-04-15T10:00
Dr. Robert Koons takes us on a tour of Middle Earth with J.R.R. Tolkien, Owen Barfield and Plato!
Listen
PWJ: S4E55 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. Robert Koons from 2021-04-15T07:15
Dr. Robert Koons takes us on a tour of Middle Earth with J.R.R. Tolkien, Owen Barfield and Plato!
Listen
S4E54 – TSL 27 – “Say a little prayer for you” from 2021-04-13T10:00
Fr. Michael O'Loughlin from "What God is Not" returns to the podcast to discuss today's letter, which Screwtape devotes to the subject of prayer.
Listen
PWJ: S4E54 – TSL 27 – “Say a little prayer for you” from 2021-04-13T07:15
Fr. Michael O'Loughlin from "What God is Not" returns to the podcast to discuss today's letter, which Screwtape devotes to the subject of prayer.
Listen
S4E53 – AH – “After Hours” with Jake Grefenstette from 2021-04-08T10:00
Today we continue "Barfield Month" by talking to Jake Grefensette about the literature and poetry of Owen Barfield.
Listen
PWJ: S4E53 – AH – “After Hours” with Jake Grefenstette from 2021-04-08T07:15
Today we continue "Barfield Month" by talking to Jake Grefensette about the literature and poetry of Owen Barfield.
Listen
S4E52 – TSL 26 – “What have you done for me lately?” from 2021-04-06T10:00
Andrew and Matt discuss Screwtape's plan to sow future disharmony in the patient's romantic relationship.
Listen
PWJ: S4E52 – TSL 26 – “What have you done for me lately?” from 2021-04-06T07:15
Andrew and Matt discuss Screwtape's plan to sow future disharmony in the patient's romantic relationship.
Listen
PWJ: Easter 2021 from 2021-04-05T00:53:36
All the co-hosts recorded a quick listener message to celebrate Easter 2021!
Listen
Easter 2021 from 2021-04-04T22:53:36
All the co-hosts recorded a quick listener message to celebrate Easter 2021!
Listen
S4E51 – AH – “After Hours” with Owen A. Barfield from 2021-04-01T10:00
Today we begin "Barfield Month", where we look at the life and work of the Inkling, Owen Barfield. In the first episode of this series, we speak to another man named "Owen Barfield", the Inkling's ...
Listen
PWJ: S4E51 – AH – “After Hours” with Owen A. Barfield from 2021-04-01T07:15
Today we begin "Barfield Month", where we look at the life and work of the Inkling, Owen Barfield. In the first episode of this series, we speak to another man named "Owen Barfield", the Inkling's ...
Listen
S4E50 – TSL 25 – “Fashion” from 2021-03-30T10:00
Matt and David put on their berets and Gucci jackets and talk about fashion!
Listen
PWJ: S4E50 – TSL 25 – “Fashion” from 2021-03-30T07:15
Matt and David put on their berets and Gucci jackets and talk about fashion!
Listen
S4E49 – “After Hours” with Dr. Charlie Starr from 2021-03-25T10:00
In his preface to "The Screwtape Letters", C.S. Lewis wrote that, ideally, there should ideally be an angelic counterpart to Screwtape's advice. In today's episode we talk with Dr. Charlie Starr ab...
Listen
PWJ: S4E49 – “After Hours” with Dr. Charlie Starr from 2021-03-25T07:15
In his preface to "The Screwtape Letters", C.S. Lewis wrote that, ideally, there should ideally be an angelic counterpart to Screwtape's advice. In today's episode we talk with Dr. Charlie Starr ab...
Listen
S4E48 – TSL 24 – “The ‘in’ Crowd” from 2021-03-23T10:00
Dr. Douglas Beaumont joins David today to disucss Letter #24 of "The Screwtape Letters" where Screwtape explains how he is going to use the patient's new group to foster his pride.
Listen
PWJ: S4E48 – TSL 24 – “The ‘in’ Crowd” from 2021-03-23T07:20
Dr. Douglas Beaumont joins David today to disucss Letter #24 of "The Screwtape Letters" where Screwtape explains how he is going to use the patient's new group to foster his pride.
Listen
S4E47 – AH – “After Hours” with Michael Jahosky from 2021-03-18T10:00
Today we journey to Middle-Earth with Professor Michael Jahosky. Michael released his book, The Good News of The Return Of The King: The Gospel in Middle-Earth, at the end of last year in which loo...
Listen
PWJ: S4E47 – AH – “After Hours” with Michael Jahosky from 2021-03-18T07:15
Today we journey to Middle-Earth with Professor Michael Jahosky. Michael released his book, The Good News of The Return Of The King: The Gospel in Middle-Earth, at the end of last year in which loo...
Listen
S4E46 – TSL 23 – “In Christ Alone” from 2021-03-16T10:00
Concluding that they're not going to be able to extricate religion from the patient's life anytime soon, Screwtape decides to adopt a new strategy. By encouraging him to accept a different vision o...
Listen
PWJ: S4E46 – TSL 23 – “In Christ Alone” from 2021-03-16T07:15
Concluding that they're not going to be able to extricate religion from the patient's life anytime soon, Screwtape decides to adopt a new strategy. By encouraging him to accept a different vision o...
Listen
S4E45 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. Robert Royal from 2021-03-11T11:00
After hearing Dr. Robert Royal give a two-part lecture series on The Screwtape Letters to The Institute of Catholic Culture, we invited him onto the show to talk about everyone's favourite devil.
Listen
PWJ: S4E45 – AH – “After Hours” with Dr. Robert Royal from 2021-03-11T07:15
After hearing Dr. Robert Royal give a two-part lecture series on The Screwtape Letters to The Institute of Catholic Culture, we invited him onto the show to talk about everyone's favourite devil.
Listen
S4E44 – TSL 22 – “Isn’t she lovely?” from 2021-03-09T11:00
Wormwood's patient is in love! Unfortunately for Wormwood, she is a Christian woman who is full of virtue! Needless to say, Screwtape is livid...
Listen
PWJ: S4E44 – TSL 22 – “Isn’t she lovely?” from 2021-03-09T07:15
Wormwood's patient is in love! Unfortunately for Wormwood, she is a Christian woman who is full of virtue! Needless to say, Screwtape is livid...
Listen
PWJ: The Upcoming Virtual Tour, Patreon, and looking to the future from 2021-03-07T21:17:36
Matt offers a final reminder for the virtual tour of C.S. Lewis’ home on March 13th, and speaks about our hopes for the podcast. Please support us on Patreon to receive stickers, coasters, br...
Listen
The Upcoming Virtual Tour, Patreon, and looking to the future from 2021-03-07T20:17:36
A final reminder for the virtual tour of C.S. Lewis' home on March 13th.
Listen
S4E43 – AH – “After Hours” with Carolyn Curtis from 2021-03-04T11:00
Carolyn Curtis, co-editor of "Women and C.S. Lewis", came on the show to discuss her book which was recently rereleased as an audiobook. In this work she gathers together a large number of C.S. Lew...
Listen
PWJ: S4E43 – AH – “After Hours” with Carolyn Curtis from 2021-03-04T07:15
Carolyn Curtis, co-editor of “Women and C.S. Lewis”, came on the show to discuss her book which was recently rereleased as an audiobook. In this work she gathers together a large number...
Listen
S4E42 – TSL 21 – “I want it now!” from 2021-03-02T11:00
Today we come to David's least favourite letter from Uncle Screwtape which is on the subject of possessiveness, particularly with regards to time. Joining him today is a returning guest to the show...
Listen
PWJ: S4E42 – TSL 21 – “I want it now!” from 2021-03-02T07:15
Today we come to David's least favourite letter from Uncle Screwtape which is on the subject of possessiveness, particularly with regards to time. Joining him today is a returning guest to the show...
Listen
PWJ: Virtual Tour of Lewis’ Home! from 2021-02-27T07:15
We have teamed up with the C.S. Lewis Foundation and will be offering a free virtual tour of C.S. Lewis' home to all of our Patreon supporters, regardless of tier. While the tour is free, we do ask...
Listen
Virtual Tour of Lewis’ Home! from 2021-02-27T06:15
We have teamed up with the C.S. Lewis Foundation and will be offering a free virtual tour of C.S. Lewis' home to all of our Patreon supporters, regardless of tier. While the tour is free, we do ask...
Listen
S4E41 – AH – “After Hours” with Michael Ward from 2021-02-25T11:00
In 2008, Dr. Michael Ward released "Planet Narnia", a book which caused a real stir in C.S. Lewis studies in which he offered a new lens through which to view "The Chronicles of Narnia". On today's...
Listen
PWJ: S4E41 – AH – “After Hours” with Michael Ward from 2021-02-25T07:15
In 2008, Dr. Michael Ward released "Planet Narnia", a book which caused a real stir in C.S. Lewis studies in which he offered a new lens through which to view "The Chronicles of Narnia". On today's...
Listen
S4E40 – TSL 20 – “Matchmaker” from 2021-02-23T11:00
Screwtape wants to play matchmaker and choose what he regards as a suitable romantic partner for the patient.
Listen
PWJ: S4E40 – TSL 20 – “Matchmaker” from 2021-02-23T07:15
Screwtape wants to play matchmaker and choose what he regards as a suitable romantic partner for the patient.
Listen
S4E39 – AH – “After Hours” with Fr. Dwight Longenecker from 2021-02-18T11:00
Since Lent has just begun, we invited Fr. Dwight Longenecker to talk about his Screwtape-inspired Lenten books, The Gargoyle Code and Slubgrip Instructs.
Listen
PWJ: S4E39 – AH – “After Hours” with Fr. Dwight Longenecker from 2021-02-18T07:15
Since Lent has just begun, we invited Fr. Dwight Longenecker to talk about his Screwtape-inspired Lenten books, The Gargoyle Code and Slubgrip Instructs.
Listen
S4E38 – TSL 19 – “Nothin’ ’bout love makes sense” from 2021-02-16T11:00
Following on from his previous letter about the differing philosophies of Heaven and Hell, Screwtape now directly turns to the subject of "love" and explains to his nephew why the whole idea makes ...
Listen
PWJ: S4E38 – TSL 19 – “Nothin’ ’bout love makes sense” from 2021-02-16T07:15
Following on from his previous letter about the differing philosophies of Heaven and Hell, Screwtape now directly turns to the subject of "love" and explains to his nephew why the whole idea makes ...
Listen
S4E37 – AH – “After Hours” with Chris R. Armstrong from 2021-02-11T11:00
For Christmas this year, David gave Matt a book by Dr. Chris R. Armstrong called "Medieval Wisdom for Modern Christians", in which the author encourages his readers to draw from the riches of the M...
Listen
PWJ: S4E37 – AH – “After Hours” with Chris R. Armstrong from 2021-02-11T07:15
For Christmas this year, David gave Matt a book by Dr. Chris R. Armstrong called "Medieval Wisdom for Modern Christians", in which the author encourages his readers to draw from the riches of the M...
Listen
PWJ: S4E36 – TSL 18 – “What’s love got to do with it?” from 2021-02-09T13:30
Former guest of the show, Dr. Jason Lepojärvi, returns to discuss Screwtape's thoughts on love, sex, and marriage, as well as to listen to some Tina Turner and ask "What's love got to do with it?"
Listen
S4E36 – TSL 18 – “What’s love got to do with it?” from 2021-02-09T11:00
Former guest of the show, Dr. Jason Lepojärvi, returns to discuss Screwtape's thoughts on love, sex, and marriage, as well as to listen to some Tina Turner and ask "What's love got to do with it?"
Listen
S4E35 – AH – “After Hours” with Brooke Medina from 2021-02-04T11:00
After seeing the tweet announcing her goal to be invited onto a podcast in 2021 to gush about C.S. Lewis, we invited Brooke Medina onto the show to do just that!
Listen
PWJ: S4E35 – AH – “After Hours” with Brooke Medina from 2021-02-04T07:15
After seeing the tweet announcing her goal to be invited onto a podcast in 2021 to gush about C.S. Lewis, we invited Brooke Medina onto the show to do just that!
Listen
S4E34 – TSL 17 – “Food, glorious food!” from 2021-02-02T11:00
Today we hear about one of the Seven Deadly Sins, gluttony. Screwtape talks about how this vice can be disguised so that it can go completely unnoticed by the patient!
Listen
PWJ: S4E34 – TSL 17 – “Food, glorious food!” from 2021-02-02T07:15
Today we hear about one of the Seven Deadly Sins, gluttony. Screwtape talks about how this vice can be disguised so that it can go completely unnoticed by the patient!
Listen
S4E33 – AH – “After Hours” with Leo Gallegos (Part 2) from 2021-01-28T11:00
Matt returned as a guest on the Alto podcast. In this episode, Matt shares his vocation journey which led him to launching his own Artificial Intelligence-driven Hedge Fund.
Listen
PWJ: S4E33 – AH – “After Hours” with Leo Gallegos (Part 2) from 2021-01-28T07:15
Matt returned as a guest on the Alto podcast. In this episode, Matt shares his vocation journey which led him to launching his own Artificial Intelligence-driven Hedge Fund.
Listen
S4E32 – TSL 16 – “Let’s go to the mall!” from 2021-01-26T12:00
The devils plan to send the patient church shopping!
Listen
PWJ: S4E32 – TSL 16 – “Let’s go to the mall!” from 2021-01-26T07:15
The devils plan to send the patient church shopping!
Listen
S4E31 – AH – “After Hours” with Steven Beebe from 2021-01-21T12:00
The last time he was on the show, Dr. Steven Beebe explained to us why C.S. Lewis was a master communicator. In today's episode he returns to examine the communication techniques of everybody's lea...
Listen
PWJ: S4E31 – AH – “After Hours” with Steven Beebe from 2021-01-21T07:15
The last time he was on the show, Dr. Steven Beebe explained to us why C.S. Lewis was a master communicator. In today's episode he returns to examine the communication techniques of everybody's lea...
Listen
S4E30 – TSL 15 – “Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow” from 2021-01-19T12:00
There is a lull in the War. Should Wormwood make the patient more worried or less worried, and should he get him to focus on the past, the present or the future?
Listen
PWJ: S4E30 – TSL 15 – “Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow” from 2021-01-19T07:15
There is a lull in the War. Should Wormwood make the patient more worried or less worried, and should he get him to focus on the past, the present or the future?
Listen
S4E29 – AH – “After Hours” with Holly Ordway from 2021-01-14T12:00
Last year when we had "Tolkien Month", I heard that Dr. Ordway was finishing up a new book on Tolkien. Since the book is coming out shortly, she came on the show to talk to us about it and Tolkien'...
Listen
PWJ: S4E29 – AH – “After Hours” with Holly Ordway from 2021-01-14T07:15
Last year when we had "Tolkien Month", I heard that Dr. Ordway was finishing up a new book on Tolkien. Since the book is coming out shortly, she came on the show to talk to us about it and Tolkien'...
Listen
PWJ: S4E28 – TSL 14 – “Humble and Kind” from 2021-01-13T12:15
In today's letter, Matt and guest co-host Crystal Hurd discuss how Screwtape intends to counteract a dangerous new trait in the patient - humility!
Listen
S4E28 – TSL 14 – “Humble and Kind” from 2021-01-13T11:00
In today's letter, Matt and guest co-host Crystal Hurd discuss how Screwtape intends to counteract a dangerous new trait in the patient - humility!
Listen
PWJ: S4E27 – Bonus – “Another Tribute to Walter Hooper” from 2021-01-12T13:00
Together with William O’Flaherty and the hosts of The Lamp-Post Listener, we have assembled several tributes to Walter Hooper who recently passed away. This is the fourth episode in the series, and...
Listen
S4E27 – Bonus – “Another Tribute to Walter Hooper” from 2021-01-12T12:00
Together with William O’Flaherty and the hosts of The Lamp-Post Listener, we have assembled several tributes to Walter Hooper who recently passed away. This is the fourth episode in the series, and...
Listen
S4E26 – Bonus – “A Tribute to Walter Hooper” from 2021-01-08T11:00
Together with William O'Flaherty and the hosts of The Lamp-Post Listener, we have assembled several tributes to Walter Hooper who recently passed away.
Listen
PWJ: S4E26 – Bonus – “A Tribute to Walter Hooper” from 2021-01-08T07:05
Together with William O'Flaherty and the hosts of The Lamp-Post Listener, we have assembled several tributes to Walter Hooper who recently passed away.
Listen
S4E25 – AH – “After Hours” with Fr. Vincent Lampert from 2021-01-07T12:00
Given that "The Screwtape Letters" satirically examines the world of the demonic, we thought that it would be a good idea to talk about spiritual warfare with an exorcist.
Listen
PWJ: S4E25 – AH – “After Hours” with Fr. Vincent Lampert from 2021-01-07T10:00
Given that "The Screwtape Letters" satirically examines the world of the demonic, we thought that it would be a good idea to talk about spiritual warfare with an exorcist.
Listen
S4E24 – TSL 13 – “Cup of brown joy” from 2021-01-05T12:00
Wormwood messes up by allowing the patient to experience some real pleasures! Matt sits down with Rev. Brian McGreevy to discuss Screwtape's advice to his nephew...
Listen
PWJ: S4E24 – TSL 13 – “Cup of brown joy” from 2021-01-05T07:15
Wormwood messes up by allowing the patient to experience some real pleasures! Matt sits down with Rev. Brian McGreevy to discuss Screwtape's advice to his nephew...
Listen
PWJ: S4E23 – Bonus – “Home by another way” from 2020-12-29T13:00
The gang get together to look back over 2020, celebrate the coming of Epiphany, and look ahead to a new year of podcasting!
Listen
S4E23 – Bonus – “Home by another way” from 2020-12-29T12:00
The gang get together to look back over 2020, celebrate the coming of Epiphany, and look ahead to a new year of podcasting!
Listen
S4E21 – TSL 12 – “Slow Fade” from 2020-12-22T12:00
Screwtape continues to try and slowly draw the patient away from his faith...
Listen
PWJ: S4E21 – TSL 12 – “Slow Fade” from 2020-12-22T07:15
Screwtape continues to try and slowly draw the patient away from his faith...
Listen
S4E20 – AH – “After Hours” with Terry Lindvall from 2020-12-17T12:00
Following on from Tuesday's episode where I discussed the different kinds of laughter described by Screwtape, I was joined by author Terry Lindvall to speak further about the subject.
Listen
PWJ: S4E20 – AH – “After Hours” with Terry Lindvall from 2020-12-17T07:15
Following on from Tuesday's episode where I discussed the different kinds of laughter described by Screwtape, I was joined by author Terry Lindvall to speak further about the subject.
Listen
S4E19 – TSL 11 – “I love to Laugh” from 2020-12-15T12:00
Screwtape teaches a seminar on the different kinds of laughter and explains which serve the purposes of Hell. I was joined by David Niles and Adam Minihan, lifelong friends and co-hosts of The Cath...
Listen
PWJ: S4E19 – TSL 11 – “I love to Laugh” from 2020-12-15T07:15
Screwtape teaches a seminar on the different kinds of laughter and explains which serve the purposes of Hell. I was joined by David Niles and Adam Minihan, lifelong friends and co-hosts of The Cath...
Listen
S4E18 – AH – “After Hours” with Leo Gallegos from 2020-12-10T12:00
Matt recently appeared as a guest on the Alto podcast run by his friend Leo Gallegos. They chatted about C.S. Lewis and about how to navigate the highs and lows of life.
Listen
PWJ: S4E18 – AH – “After Hours” with Leo Gallegos from 2020-12-10T07:15
Matt recently appeared as a guest on the Alto podcast run by his friend Leo Gallegos. They chatted about C.S. Lewis and about how to navigate the highs and lows of life.
Listen
S4E17 – TSL 10 – “Friends in Low Places” from 2020-12-08T12:00
The patient has been making new friends of whom Screwtape very much approves...
Listen
PWJ: S4E17 – TSL 10 – “Friends in Low Places” from 2020-12-08T07:15
The patient has been making new friends of whom Screwtape very much approves...
Listen
S4E16 – AH – “After Hours” with Metropolitan Kallistos Ware from 2020-12-03T12:00
Last Christmas I gifted myself a copy of C.S. Lewis and The Church, which was a collection of essays in honour of Walter Hooper. Among this collection was an essay by well-known Eastern Orthodox wr...
Listen
PWJ: S4E16 – AH – “After Hours” with Metropolitan Kallistos Ware from 2020-12-03T07:15
Last Christmas I gifted myself a copy of C.S. Lewis and The Church, which was a collection of essays in honour of Walter Hooper. Among this collection was an essay by well-known Eastern Orthodox wr...
Listen
PWJ: S4E15 – TSL 9 – “Danger Zone” from 2020-12-01T13:00
In last week's letter, Screwtape described the law of Undulation. In today's letter, Screwtape explains how to exploit the trough periods in the undulation.
Listen
S4E15 – TSL 9 – “Danger Zone” from 2020-12-01T12:00
In last week's letter, Screwtape described the law of Undulation. In today's letter, Screwtape explains how to exploit the trough periods in the undulation.
Listen
S4E14 – TSL 8 – “Love Rollercoaster” from 2020-11-24T12:00
Today Screwtape presents one of his central ideas: the law of Undulation.
Listen
PWJ: S4E14 – TSL 8 – “Love Rollercoaster” from 2020-11-24T07:30
Today Screwtape presents one of his central ideas: the law of Undulation.
Listen
S4E13 – AH – “After Hours” with Douglas Gresham from 2020-11-19T12:00
Earlier in the year, Matt interviewed Douglas Gresham about life with his stepfather, C.S. Lewis. Today Douglas returns to talk about his life in the post-Lewis years.
Listen
PWJ: S4E13 – AH – “After Hours” with Douglas Gresham from 2020-11-19T10:00
Earlier in the year, Matt interviewed Douglas Gresham about life with his stepfather, C.S. Lewis. Today Douglas returns to talk about his life in the post-Lewis years.
Listen
S4E12 – TSL 7 – “Better the devil you know” from 2020-11-17T12:00
Wormwood is wondering whether he should be overt and make his presence known to the patient, or whether he should remain hidden...
Listen
PWJ: S4E12 – TSL 7 – “Better the devil you know” from 2020-11-17T07:30
Wormwood is wondering whether he should be overt and make his presence known to the patient, or whether he should remain hidden...
Listen
S4E11 – TSL 6 – “Should I stay or should I go?” from 2020-11-10T12:00
Matt and I discuss Screwtape's sixth letter where he explains how the patient's uncertain future should be exploited.
Listen
PWJ: S4E11 – TSL 6 – “Should I stay or should I go?” from 2020-11-10T07:30
Matt and I discuss Screwtape's sixth letter where he explains how the patient's uncertain future should be exploited.
Listen
S4E10 – AH – “After Hours” with Paul McCusker from 2020-11-05T12:00
As I'm reading through "The Screwtape Letters" this Season, I'm reading my copy of the Annotated Edition by Paul McCusker. Paul has also been involved with many of the C.S. Lewis projects from Focu...
Listen
PWJ: S4E10- AH – “After Hours” with Paul McCusker from 2020-11-05T07:30
As I'm reading through "The Screwtape Letters" this Season, I'm reading my copy of the Annotated Edition by Paul McCusker. Paul has also been involved with many of the C.S. Lewis projects from Focu...
Listen
S4E9 – TSL 5 – “War (What is it good for?)” from 2020-11-03T12:00
Matt was joined today by guest co-host Brenton Dickieson to discuss Letter #5 from Uncle Screwtape where he outlines the uses of the upcoming war.
Listen
PWJ: S4E9 – TSL 5 – “War (What is it good for?)” from 2020-11-03T07:30
Matt was joined today by guest co-host Brenton Dickieson to discuss Letter #5 from Uncle Screwtape where he outlines the uses of the upcoming war.
Listen
S4E8 – TSL 4 – “Livin’ on a prayer” from 2020-10-27T11:00
Today we delve into the subject of prayer so I invited onto the show two experts, Fr. Michael O'Loughlin and Sister Natalia, to help me unpack Screwtape's advice to his nephew...
Listen
PWJ: S4E8 – TSL 4 – “Livin’ on a prayer” from 2020-10-27T07:30
Today we delve into the subject of prayer so I invited onto the show two experts, Fr. Michael O'Loughlin and Sister Natalia, to help me unpack Screwtape's advice to his nephew...
Listen
S4E7 – TSL 3 – “Mamma Mia!” from 2020-10-20T11:00
Andrew and Matt discuss the third letter from Uncle Screwtape where he offers some suggestions to sabotage the patient's relationship with his mother...
Listen
PWJ: S4E7 – TSL 3 – “Mamma Mia!” from 2020-10-20T10:00
Andrew and Matt discuss the third letter from Uncle Screwtape where he offers some suggestions to sabotage the patient's relationship with his mother...
Listen
S4E6 – TSL 2 – “We are family” from 2020-10-13T11:00
Like old times, Matt and I sit down to discuss a chapter of C.S. Lewis! In this chapter of The Screwtape Letters, Uncle Screwtape advises his nephew on how to handle the patient's church-going...
Listen
PWJ: S4E6 – TSL 2 – “We are family” from 2020-10-13T07:20
Like old times, Matt and I sit down to discuss a chapter of C.S. Lewis! In this chapter of The Screwtape Letters, Uncle Screwtape advises his nephew on how to handle the patient's church-going...
Listen
S4E5 – TSL 1 – “State of Confusion” from 2020-10-06T11:00
Today I was joined by guest co-host, Trent Horn, to discuss the first of Screwtape's letters where the senior demon discusses reason and rhetoric.
Listen
PWJ: S4E5 – TSL 1 – “State of Confusion” from 2020-10-06T10:00
Today I was joined by guest co-host, Trent Horn, to discuss the first of Screwtape's letters where the senior demon discusses reason and rhetoric.
Listen
S4E4 – AH – “After Hours” with William O’Flaherty from 2020-10-01T11:00
Today I interview a man who is well-known in the C.S. Lewis community, William O'Flaherty. William runs EssentialCSLewis.com and is the host of the "All About Jack" podcast. He is also the author o...
Listen
PWJ: S4E4 – “After Hours” with William O’Flaherty from 2020-10-01T10:00
Today I interview a man who is well-known in the C.S. Lewis community, William O'Flaherty. William runs EssentialCSLewis.com and is the host of the "All About Jack" podcast. He is also the author o...
Listen
S4E3 – TSL – “Preface” from 2020-09-29T11:00
We're still not quite ready to begin reading Screwtape's letters! In today's episode we discuss the different Prefaces which Lewis wrote for the book... one of which includes a surprising secret!
Listen
PWJ: S4E3 – TSL – “Preface” from 2020-09-29T10:00
We're still not quite ready to begin reading Screwtape's letters! In today's episode we discuss the different Prefaces which Lewis wrote for the book... one of which includes a surprising secret!
Listen
S4E2 – AH – “After Hours” with James Como from 2020-09-24T11:00
Since we're beginning a new season and a new book, we thought it would be wise to introduce new listeners to the life of C.S. Lewis. To this end, we invited onto the show James Como, a founding mem...
Listen
PWJ: S4E02 – AH – “After Hours” with James Como from 2020-09-24T10:00
Since we're beginning a new season and a new book, we thought it would be wise to introduce new listeners to the life of C.S. Lewis. To this end, we invited onto the show James Como, a founding mem...
Listen
S4E1 – TSL – Welcome to Season 4! from 2020-09-22T12:00
To celebrate "Hobbit Day", today we begin Season 4 of "Pints With Jack"! This season we'll be reading through C.S. Lewis' "The Screwtape Letters". In this episode we introduce our new co-host and t...
Listen
PWJ: S4E01 – TSL – Welcome to Season 4! from 2020-09-22T10:30
To celebrate "Hobbit Day", today we begin Season 4 of "Pints With Jack"! This season we'll be reading through C.S. Lewis' "The Screwtape Letters". In this episode we introduce our new co-host and t...
Listen
S4E0 – Bonus – “Season 4 Trailer” from 2020-09-01T11:00
In anticipation of Season 4, Matt sat down and shared some of his favourite quotations from the book which we will be reading this Season, "The Screwtape Letters"...
Listen
PWJ: S4E00 – Bonus – “Season 4 Trailer” from 2020-09-01T07:01
In anticipation of Season 4, Matt sat down and shared some of his favourite quotations from the book which we will be reading this Season, "The Screwtape Letters"...
Listen
S3E50 – Bonus – Season Finale from 2020-08-18T08:00
Today Season 3 draws to a close! Matt and I got together to chat, talk about this past season and let you know what to expect in Season 4...
Listen
PWJ: S3E50 – Bonus – Season Finale from 2020-08-18T03:00
Today Season 3 draws to a close! Matt and I got together to chat, talk about this past season and let you know what to expect in Season 4...
Listen
S3E49 – AH – “After Hours” with Douglas Gresham from 2020-08-11T08:00
At the end of last year, Matt and I got to meet C.S. Lewis' stepson, Douglas Gresham. In today's episode, Matt interviews Douglas and asks him about his early life in the United States, his time li...
Listen
PWJ: S3E49 – AH – “After Hours” with Douglas Gresham from 2020-08-11T03:00
At the end of last year, Matt and I got to meet C.S. Lewis' stepson, Douglas Gresham. In today's episode, Matt interviews Douglas and asks him about his early life in the United States, his time li...
Listen
S3E48 – Bonus – Mythopoeia from 2020-08-04T08:00
The hosts of The Tolkien Road invited me onto their show to talk about Mythopoeia, a poem which Tolkien wrote for Lewis following their late-night conversation which ultimately led to Lewis' conver...
Listen
PWJ: S3E48 – Bonus – Mythopoeia from 2020-08-04T03:00
The hosts of The Tolkien Road invited me onto their show to talk about Mythopoeia, a poem which Tolkien wrote for Lewis following their late-night conversation which ultimately led to Lewis' conver...
Listen
PWJ: S3E47 – AH – “After Hours” With Diana Glyer (Part 2) from 2020-07-30T10:00
In this episode Matt concludes his discussion with Dr. Diana Glyer about her book, Bandersnatch.
Listen
S3E47 – AH – “After Hours” With Diana Glyer (Part 2) from 2020-07-30T08:00
In this episode Matt concludes his discussion with Dr. Diana Glyer about her book, Bandersnatch.
Listen
PWJ: S3E46 – AH – “After Hours” with Diana Glyer (Part 1) from 2020-07-28T10:00
When Matt and I were at the C.S. Lewis Symposium in North Carolina, we heard Dr. Diana Glyer give a talk on the Inklings which rightly received a standing ovation. In this episode, Matt and Dr. Gly...
Listen
S3E46 – AH – “After Hours” with Diana Glyer (Part 1) from 2020-07-28T08:00
When Matt and I were at the C.S. Lewis Symposium in North Carolina, we heard Dr. Diana Glyer give a talk on the Inklings which rightly received a standing ovation. In this episode, Matt and Dr. Gly...
Listen
PWJ: S3E45 – AH – “After Hours” with Tea with Tolkien from 2020-07-23T10:00
Continuing "Tolkien Month", I sat down with Kaitlyn from the "Tea With Tolkien" podcast to talk about Hobbit Spirituality...
Listen
S3E45 – AH – “After Hours” with Tea with Tolkien from 2020-07-23T08:00
Continuing "Tolkien Month", I sat down with Kaitlyn from the "Tea With Tolkien" podcast to talk about Hobbit Spirituality...
Listen
PWJ: S3E44 – AH – “After Hours” with Joseph Loconte from 2020-07-21T10:00
Continuing "Tolkien Month", I interviewed Joseph Loconte, author of A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War which tells the story of how the First World War shaped the lives, faith, and writings of J...
Listen
S3E44 – AH – “After Hours” with Joseph Loconte from 2020-07-21T08:00
Continuing "Tolkien Month", I interviewed Joseph Loconte, author of A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War which tells the story of how the First World War shaped the lives, faith, and writings of J...
Listen
PWJ: S3E43 – AH – “After Hours” with The Tolkien Road from 2020-07-14T10:00
Continuing "Tolkien Month", in today's episode I spoke with John and Greta Carswell from "The Tolkien Road" podcast (https://TolkienRoad.com/), focussing on Tolkien's work, The Silmarillion.
Listen
S3E43 – AH – “After Hours” with The Tolkien Road from 2020-07-14T08:00
Continuing "Tolkien Month", in today's episode I spoke with John and Greta Carswell from "The Tolkien Road" podcast (https://TolkienRoad.com/), focussing on Tolkien's work, The Silmarillion.
Listen
S3E42 – AH – “After Hours” with The Prancing Pony from 2020-07-07T08:00
Today on Pints With Jack, we do a deep-dive into the life and work of J.R.R. Tolkien with Alan and Shawn from The Prancing Pony podcast.
Listen
PWJ: S3E42 – AH – “After Hours” with The Prancing Pony from 2020-07-07T03:00
Today on Pints With Jack, we do a deep-dive into the life and work of J.R.R. Tolkien with Alan and Shawn from The Prancing Pony podcast.
Listen
PWJ: S3E41 – Bonus – The Tolkien Movie from 2020-06-30T07:05
Today we kick off "Tolkien Month"! My fiancée and I discuss the 2019 movie about Tolkien's life.
Listen
S3E41 – Bonus – The Tolkien Movie from 2020-06-30T05:05
Today we kick off "Tolkien Month"! My fiancée and I discuss the 2019 movie about Tolkien's life.
Listen
PWJ: S3E40 – VODT – “Voyage of Dawn Treader” Movie (Part 2) from 2020-06-28T19:00
This episode was previously posted on The Lamp-Post Listener podcast feed, but here it is on ours. This is the concluding part of our discussion with Daniel and Phil about the movie adaptation of T...
Listen
S3E40 – VODT – “Voyage of Dawn Treader” Movie (Part 2) from 2020-06-28T17:00
This episode was previously posted on The Lamp-Post Listener podcast feed, but here it is on ours. This is the concluding part of our discussion with Daniel and Phil about the movie adaptation of T...
Listen
PWJ: Where is S3E40? from 2020-06-24T10:00
Listeners might be expecting S3E40 to appear today, which is the second part of the cross-over episode discussing The Voyage of the Dawn Treader movie with Daniel and Phil from The Lamp-Post Listen...
Listen
Where is S3E40? from 2020-06-24T08:00
Listeners might be expecting S3E40 to appear today, which is the second part of the cross-over episode discussing The Voyage of the Dawn Treader movie with Daniel and Phil from The Lamp-Post Listen...
Listen
PWJ: S3E39 – VODT – “Voyage of Dawn Treader Movie” (Part 1) from 2020-06-23T08:00
Last week Matt and I discussed the book, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Today we team up with the guys from The Lamp-Post Listener podcast to discuss its movie adaptation.
Listen
S3E39 – VODT – “Voyage of Dawn Treader Movie” (Part 1) from 2020-06-23T06:00
Last week Matt and I discussed the book, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Today we team up with the guys from The Lamp-Post Listener podcast to discuss its movie adaptation.
Listen
PWJ: S3E38 – Narnia – “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” (Part 2) from 2020-06-18T07:10
In today's episode we finish our discussion of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
Listen
S3E38 – Narnia – “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” (Part 2) from 2020-06-18T05:10
In today's episode we finish our discussion of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
Listen
PWJ: S3E37 – Narnia – “Voyage of the Dawn Treader” (Part 1) from 2020-06-16T08:00
Now that we've finished our main book this season, Matt and I returned to our next book in The Chronicles of Narnia series, "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader".
Listen
S3E37 – Narnia – “Voyage of the Dawn Treader” (Part 1) from 2020-06-16T06:00
Now that we've finished our main book this season, Matt and I returned to our next book in The Chronicles of Narnia series, "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader".
Listen
PWJ: S3E36 – Bonus – “Not today, Satan!” from 2020-06-11T10:00
In the previous episode, I spoke to Rev Brian McGreevy about the book we're going to be talking about next Season, The Screwtape Letters. As a bonus episode, I thought I would share the audio of a ...
Listen
S3E36 – Bonus – “Not today, Satan!” from 2020-06-11T08:00
In the previous episode, I spoke to Rev Brian McGreevy about the book we're going to be talking about next Season, The Screwtape Letters. As a bonus episode, I thought I would share the audio of a ...
Listen
PWJ: S3E35 – AH – “After Hours” with Rev. Brian McGreevy from 2020-06-09T07:01
In anticipation of next season when we read through The Screwtape Letters, I sat down with Rev. Brian McGreevy to talk about this book and his podcast.
Listen
S3E35 – AH – “After Hours” with Rev. Brian McGreevy from 2020-06-09T05:01
In anticipation of next season when we read through The Screwtape Letters, I sat down with Rev. Brian McGreevy to talk about this book and his podcast.
Listen
PWJ: S3E34 – TWHF – “Retrospective” from 2020-06-02T10:00
Matt and I sat down and looked back on our reading of "Till We Have Faces" this season.
Listen
S3E34 – TWHF – “Retrospective” from 2020-06-02T08:00
Matt and I sat down and looked back on our reading of "Till We Have Faces" this season.
Listen
PWJ: S3E33 – AH – “After Hours” with Brenton Dickieson from 2020-05-26T07:05
I've been reading the blog A Pilgrim In Narnia for several years now. Today I invited onto the show its author, Dr. Brenton Dickieson to talk about the book we've been reading this season, Till We ...
Listen
S3E33 – AH – “After Hours” with Brenton Dickieson from 2020-05-26T05:05
I've been reading the blog A Pilgrim In Narnia for several years now. Today I invited onto the show its author, Dr. Brenton Dickieson to talk about the book we've been reading this season, Till We ...
Listen
PWJ: S3E32 – Bonus – Talkings Beasts and The Narnia Code from 2020-05-21T14:00
As a Thursday bonus episode, here is the audio of my interview on the Talking Beasts podcast where Brian and I discussed the merits of Dr. Michael Ward's Narnia Code.
Listen
S3E32 – Bonus – Talkings Beasts and The Narnia Code from 2020-05-21T12:00
As a Thursday bonus episode, here is the audio of my interview on the Talking Beasts podcast where Brian and I discussed the merits of Dr. Michael Ward's Narnia Code.
Listen
PWJ: S3E31 – AH – “After Hours” with Lina Maslo from 2020-05-19T14:00
I sat down with author and illustrator Lina Maslo to discuss her new book, Through the Wardrobe: How C. S. Lewis Created Narnia.
Listen
S3E31 – AH – “After Hours” with Lina Maslo from 2020-05-19T12:00
I sat down with author and illustrator Lina Maslo to discuss her new book, Through the Wardrobe: How C. S. Lewis Created Narnia.
Listen
PWJ: S3E30 – AH – “After Hours” with Jason Lepojärvi from 2020-05-12T07:01
After listening to a free talk from Regent Audio by Dr. Jason Lepojärvi I knew we had to have him on the show. In this "After Hours" episode we talk about the theology of love and the disagreement ...
Listen
PWJ: S3E29 – AH – “After Hours” with Andrew Lazo from 2020-05-05T07:05
Today Andrew Lazo returned to explain Part II of Till We Have Faces and review the book as a whole.
Listen
PWJ: S3E28 – AH – “After Hours” with Rev. David Beckmann from 2020-04-30T10:00
I sat down with David to discuss his new book, Life with the Professor: The True Story Behind The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.
Listen
PWJ: S3E27 – AH – “After Hours” with Steven Beebe from 2020-04-28T09:00
At the conference which Matt and I attended last year in North Carolina, we met Dr. Steven Beebe. Dr. Beebe has just released his book, C.S. Lewis and the Craft of Communication so I sat down with ...
Listen
PWJ: S3E26 – Bonus – “Trent&The Great Divorce” from 2020-04-23T07:05
This is an extract of my second recent appearance on The Counsel of Trent. In this episode Trent and I discuss The Great Divorce...
Listen
PWJ: S3E25 – TWHF (Pt 2 – Ch 4) – “Barefaced” from 2020-04-21T08:30
Orual meets Psyche and the god of the Mountain.
Listen
PWJ: S3E24 – Bonus – “Trent&The Screwtape Letters” from 2020-04-16T10:00
This is an extract of the first of two episodes which were recently recorded on The Counsel of Trent. In this episode Trent and I discuss The Screwtape Letters...
Listen
PWJ: S3E23 – TWHF (Pt 2 – Ch 3) – “The Judgement of Orual” from 2020-04-14T10:00
After failing to steel a fleece from one of the rams of the gods, Orual finally gets her day in court! She reads her complaint to the gods and finally receives her answer...
Listen
PWJ: S2E22 – Bonus – “Orual’s Clumsy Theosis” from 2020-04-09T12:00
In our last episode discussing Till We Have Faces, we discussed dying to self and Christ's first beatitude, "Blessed are the poor in spirit". The same week that Matt and I recorded that episode, Ri...
Listen
PWJ: S3E22 – Bonus – “Orual’s Clumsy Theosis” from 2020-04-09T10:00
In our last episode discussing Till We Have Faces, we discussed dying to self and Christ's first beatitude, "Blessed are the poor in spirit". The same week that Matt and I recorded that episode, Ri...
Listen
PWJ: S3E21 – TWHF (Pt 2 – Ch 2) – “Troubled Vision” from 2020-04-07T10:00
Orual has a vision of the King which help her begin to see clearly…
Listen
PWJ: S3E20 – TWHF (Pt 2 – Ch 1) – “Redival and Bardia unveiled” from 2020-03-31T10:00
Today we begin Part II of Till We Have Faces! We find out that some things have been happening to Orual to make her reconsider everything she wrote before...
Listen
PWJ: S3E19 – Bonus – “Cupid&Psyche: The Myth Told” from 2020-03-26T10:00
This Season we've been reading Till We Have Faces, which is a retelling of the Cupid and Psyche Myth. However, what was the original myth like? In this episode, I read a version of the original sto...
Listen
PWJ: S3E18 – AA – Andrew Lazo from 2020-03-24T07:00
Since we've now finished Part I of Till We Have Faces, Andrew Lazo came back on the show to walk us through what we've just read, and to prepare us to read the final part of the book.
Listen
PWJ: S3E18 – AH – Andrew Lazo from 2020-03-24T00:00
Since we've now finished Part I of Till We Have Faces, Andrew Lazo came back on the show to walk us through what we've just read, and to prepare us to read the final part of the book.
Listen
PWJ: S3E17 – Bonus – C.S. Lewis and the Authentic Self from 2020-03-19T12:00
Matt was invited to give a talk at the Edith Stein Conference at Notre Dame. Here's the recording of his presentation.
Listen
PWJ: S3E16 – Bonus – The Quizzical Papist from 2020-03-17T10:00
Matt and I were invited onto The Quizzical Papist pub quiz podcast for a battle of whits!
Listen
PWJ: S3E15 – TWHF (PT 1, CH 20-21) – “A Myth Retold” from 2020-03-10T09:00
Orual hears a different retelling of her story...
Listen
TEA: Resisting Temptation With C.S. Lewis from 2020-03-07T15:00
I went back to St. Ignatius in LA this past week to give them a Lenten talk about temptation and C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters.
Listen
PWJ: S3E14 – TWHF (Pt 1, Ch 18-19) – “The Warrior Queen” from 2020-03-03T13:00
Orual undergoes her first major test of her queenship.
Listen
PWJ: S3E13 – TWHF (Pt 1, Ch 16-17) – "Long Live The Queen!" from 2020-02-25T12:00
Everything is changing in Glome! Both the Priest and the King are dying, while their successors prepare to take over their respective mantels...
Listen
PWJ: S3E12 – TWHF (Pt 1, Ch 14-15) – "Tough Love" from 2020-02-18T12:00
Orual, desperate to save Psyche from the life which she says she loves, resorts to some tough love. Orual blackmails her sister into shining a lamp on her "husband" in the middle of the night...wit...
Listen
PWJ: S3E11 – AA – Christine Norvell from 2020-02-11T12:00
I sat down with Christine Norvell to talk about C.S. Lewis, Till We Have Faces and her Reading Companion.
Listen
PWJ: S3E10 – Bonus – "Please patronize us!" from 2020-02-04T08:00
Matt and I have finally launched a Patreon account! If you want to financially support the podcast, we'll send you swag! In this episode, we outline the different tiers available and interview Nick...
Listen
S3E10 – Bonus – "Please patronize us!" from 2020-02-04T07:00
Matt and I have finally launched a Patreon account! If you want to financially support the podcast, we'll send you swag! In this episode, we outline the different tiers available and interview Nick...
Listen
PWJ: S3E9 – TWHF (Pt 1, CH 12-13) – "The Riddle of Psyche" from 2020-01-28T12:00
Orual tries to work out what's going on with Psyche by discussing the matter with Bardia and the Fox. Is she mad? Who is it that comes to her in the night? The god? The Brute? A man?
Listen
S3E9 – TWHF (Pt 1, CH 12-13) – "The Riddle of Psyche" from 2020-01-28T11:00
Orual tries to work out what's going on with Psyche by discussing the matter with Bardia and the Fox. Is she mad? Who is it that comes to her in the night? The god? The Brute? A man?
Listen
PWJ: S3E8 – TWHF (Pt 1, CH 10-11) – "Psyche's Palace" from 2020-01-21T10:00
Orual has finally found Psyche, but their meeting doesn't go as expected, as it turns out they experience life on the Mountain very differently...
Listen
S3E8 – TWHF (Pt 1, CH 10-11) – "Psyche's Palace" from 2020-01-21T09:00
Orual has finally found Psyche, but their meeting doesn't go as expected, as it turns out they experience life on the Mountain very differently...
Listen
PWJ: S3E7 – TWHF (Pt 1, CH 8-9) – "Up the Mountain" from 2020-01-14T07:00
After a couple of weeks off, we return to Glome and Till We Have Faces. Orual ascends the mountain to bury what remains of Psyche, and she is met with quite a surprise...
Listen
S3E7 – TWHF (Pt 1, CH 8-9) – "Up the Mountain" from 2020-01-14T06:00
After a couple of weeks off, we return to Glome and Till We Have Faces. Orual ascends the mountain to bury what remains of Psyche, and she is met with quite a surprise...
Listen
PWJ: S3E6 – Bonus – "Introduction to The Narnia Code" from 2020-01-07T07:00
Matt and I didn't manage to get together to record this week, so I thought I'd do a solo episode today. Last month I was on the Talking Beasts podcast discussing Dr. Michael Ward's The Narnia Code ...
Listen
S3E6 – Bonus – "Introduction to The Narnia Code" from 2020-01-07T06:00
Matt and I didn't manage to get together to record this week, so I thought I'd do a solo episode today. Last month I was on the Talking Beasts podcast discussing Dr. Michael Ward's The Narnia Code ...
Listen
PWJ: S3E5 – Bonus – “Happy New Year!” from 2019-12-31T14:00
In previous years, Matt and I have recorded a Christmas episode, but we thought that for this year we'd record a New Year Show. We chat about our New Year traditions, as well as our hopes for 2020...
Listen
S3E5 – Bonus – “Happy New Year!” from 2019-12-31T13:00
In previous years, Matt and I have recorded a Christmas episode, but we thought that for this year we'd record a New Year Show. We chat about our New Year traditions, as well as our hopes for 2020...
Listen
PWJ: S3E4 – TWHF (Pt 1, Ch 6-7) – “The Comfort of Orual” from 2019-12-24T12:00
Psyche has been condemned to be sacrificed. Orual and the Fox try and convince the King to take action. When this fails, Orual visits Psyche, but is it to receive or give comfort?
Listen
S3E4 – TWHF (Pt 1, Ch 6-7) – “The Comfort of Orual” from 2019-12-24T11:00
Psyche has been condemned to be sacrificed. Orual and the Fox try and convince the King to take action. When this fails, Orual visits Psyche, but is it to receive or give comfort?
Listen
PWJ: S3E3 – TWHF (Pt 1, Ch 3-5) – “The Goddess, The Healer, and The Accursed” from 2019-12-17T10:00
We last left Oroual during a happy time in her life. Over the course of the upcoming chapters, life in Glome takes a turn for the worst...
Listen
S3E3 – TWHF (Pt 1, Ch 3-5) – “The Goddess, The Healer, and The Accursed” from 2019-12-17T09:00
We last left Oroual during a happy time in her life. Over the course of the upcoming chapters, life in Glome takes a turn for the worst...
Listen
PWJ: S3E2 – TWHF (Pt 1, Ch 1-2) – “Home Sweet Glome” from 2019-12-10T12:00
Today we get stuck into the chapters of Till We Have Faces! In the first two chapters of the book, Lewis sets the scene for his story in the fictional city of Glome.
Listen
S3E2 – TWHF (Pt 1, Ch 1-2) – “Home Sweet Glome” from 2019-12-10T11:00
Today we get stuck into the chapters of Till We Have Faces! In the first two chapters of the book, Lewis sets the scene for his story in the fictional city of Glome.
Listen
PWJ: S3E1 – TWHF – “Welcome to Season 3!” from 2019-12-03T07:00
Today we finally begin Season 3! After covering some podcast housekeeping, we are introduced to Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis expert, Andrew Lazo.
Listen
S3E1 – TWHF – “Welcome to Season 3!” from 2019-12-03T06:00
Today we finally begin Season 3! After covering some podcast housekeeping, we are introduced to Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis expert, Andrew Lazo.
Listen
S2E42 – Bonus – “A vignette from ‘The Great Divorce'” from 2019-11-26T18:01
To round off Season 3, I thought I’d share a recording of a vignette from The Great Divorce which I recorded some time ago, back […]
Listen
PWJ: S2E42 – Bonus – “A vignette from ‘The Great Divorce'” from 2019-11-26T12:01
To round off Season 3, I thought I’d share a recording of a vignette from The Great Divorce which I recorded some time ago, back when our San Diego C.S. Lewis Reading Group was studying that ...
Listen
PWJ: S2E41 – Bonus – “The First San Diego Inklings Evening” from 2019-11-19T13:00
This past week we had our first "Inkling Meeting" in San Diego, so I sat down with Matt and chatted about what happened and read some of the poetry of the night...
Listen
PWJ: S2E40 – Bonus – “C.S. Lewis, Apostle To The Skeptics” from 2019-11-12T19:00
We've had quite a lot of episodes recently, but we didn't want to not post anything this Tuesday morning, so I thought I'd share the talk I gave after the conference at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic ...
Listen
S2E40 – Bonus – “C.S. Lewis, Apostle To The Skeptics” from 2019-11-12T18:00
We've had quite a lot of episodes recently, but we didn't want to not post anything this Tuesday morning, so I thought I'd share the talk I gave after the conference at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic ...
Listen
TEA: C.S. Lewis – Apostle To The Skeptics from 2019-11-11T01:32:52
Last night I gave a talk in Charlotte, North Carolina, on C.S. Lewis, telling the story of how he came to faith in Christ and how this journey influenced his own subsequent evangelistic efforts.
Listen
PWJ: S2E39 – Bonus – “North Carolina, Day 3: Electric Boogaloo” from 2019-11-09T06:03
Matt and I talk about the final day of the International C.S. Lewis Symposium and our final adventure before leaving North Carolina.
Listen
S2E39 – Bonus – “North Carolina, Day 3: Electric Boogaloo” from 2019-11-09T05:03
Matt and I talk about the final day of the International C.S. Lewis Symposium and our final adventure before leaving North Carolina.
Listen
PWJ: S2E38 – Bonus – “The Wedding Crashers… C.S. Lewis Style!” from 2019-11-08T05:00
It's our second day at the C.S. Lewis Symposium. Matt and I sit down before dinner and discuss the events of the day...
Listen
S2E38 – Bonus – “The Wedding Crashers… C.S. Lewis Style!” from 2019-11-08T04:00
It's our second day at the C.S. Lewis Symposium. Matt and I sit down before dinner and discuss the events of the day...
Listen
PWJ: S2E37 – Bonus – “David and Matt party in Montreat. Day 1” from 2019-11-07T05:00
Matt and I are in Montreat for the International C.S. Lewis Symposium. It's the end of the first day and so we pull out the microphones and have a quick chat...
Listen
S2E37 – Bonus – “David and Matt party in Montreat. Day 1” from 2019-11-07T04:00
Matt and I are in Montreat for the International C.S. Lewis Symposium. It's the end of the first day and so we pull out the microphones and have a quick chat...
Listen
PWJ: S2E36 – Bonus – “Sitting in the Airport…” from 2019-11-06T11:46:22
I'm sitting in the airport in Charlotte, North Carolina, waiting for Matt, so I thought I'd record a quick message and share with you an extract from my interview on The Catholic Man Show where I t...
Listen
S2E36 – Bonus – “Sitting in the Airport…” from 2019-11-06T10:46:22
I'm sitting in the airport in Charlotte, North Carolina, waiting for Matt, so I thought I'd record a quick message and share with you an extract from my interview on The Catholic Man Show where I t...
Listen
PWJ: S2E35 – Bonus – “We have a new logo!” from 2019-10-29T14:01
This is just a short episode to announce the launch of our new Pints With Jack logo! This design came from Matthew James Covington from Plena Gratia Designs.
Listen
S2E35 – Bonus – “We have a new logo!” from 2019-10-29T12:01
This is just a short episode to announce the launch of our new Pints With Jack logo! This design came from Matthew James Covington from Plena Gratia Designs.
Listen
PWJ: S2E34 – AA – Emily LaPorte from 2019-10-22T11:00
In preparation for our reading of Till We Have Faces, Matt interviews Emily LaPorte.
Listen
S2E34 – AH – Emily LaPorte from 2019-10-22T09:00
In preparation for our reading of Till We Have Faces, Matt interviews Emily LaPorte.
Listen
PWJ: S2E34 – AH – Emily LaPorte from 2019-10-22T04:00
In preparation for our reading of Till We Have Faces, Matt interviews Emily LaPorte.
Listen
PWJ: S2E33 – Bonus – “State of the Podcast & Listener Feedback” from 2019-10-08T09:00
Today Matt and I finish up last week's recording by reading some listener mail.
Listen
S2E33 – Bonus – “State of the Podcast&Listener Feedback” from 2019-10-08T07:00
Today Matt and I finish up last week's recording by reading some listener mail.
Listen
PWJ: S2E32 – Bonus – Season Finale from 2019-10-01T14:00
It's been a while since Matt and I got behind a microphone together. Today we bring you up-to-speed with what's been happening in our lives. We had intended to also read some listener messages, but...
Listen
S2E32 – Bonus – Season Finale from 2019-10-01T12:00
It's been a while since Matt and I got behind a microphone together. Today we bring you up-to-speed with what's been happening in our lives. We had intended to also read some listener messages, but...
Listen
PWJ: S2E31 – AA – Patti Callahan from 2019-09-24T14:00
At the beginning of Season 2, I interviewed author Patti Callahan about her latest book, Becoming Mrs. Lewis. Now at the close of the Season, Patti returns to talk to Matt about her own podcast, Be...
Listen
S2E31 – AH – Patti Callahan from 2019-09-24T12:00
At the beginning of Season 2, I interviewed author Patti Callahan about her latest book, Becoming Mrs. Lewis. Now at the close of the Season, Patti returns to talk to Matt about her own podcast, Be...
Listen
PWJ: S2E31 – AH – Patti Callahan from 2019-09-24T07:00
At the beginning of Season 2, I interviewed author Patti Callahan about her latest book, Becoming Mrs. Lewis. Now at the close of the Season, Patti returns to talk to Matt about her own podcast, Be...
Listen
PWJ: S2E30 – AA – Justin Brierley from 2019-09-17T14:00
Several times on Pints With Jack I have spoken about another podcast, "Unbelievable?", hosted by Justin Brierley. Earlier in this Season I spoke about reading Justin's book, remarking on the consid...
Listen
S2E30 – AH – Justin Brierley from 2019-09-17T12:00
Several times on Pints With Jack I have spoken about another podcast, "Unbelievable?", hosted by Justin Brierley. Earlier in this Season I spoke about reading Justin's book, remarking on the consid...
Listen
PWJ: S2E30 – AH – Justin Brierley from 2019-09-17T07:00
Several times on Pints With Jack I have spoken about another podcast, "Unbelievable?", hosted by Justin Brierley. Earlier in this Season I spoke about reading Justin's book, remarking on the consid...
Listen
PWJ: S2E29 – AA – Dr. David Clark from 2019-09-10T14:00
Probably the most useful book I read during Season 2 of Pints With Jack was C.S. Lewis Goes To Heaven by David Clark. In today's episode I interviewed Dr. Clark to discuss his book and wrap up our ...
Listen
S2E29 – AH – Dr. David Clark from 2019-09-10T12:00
Probably the most useful book I read during Season 2 of Pints With Jack was C.S. Lewis Goes To Heaven by David Clark. In today's episode I interviewed Dr. Clark to discuss his book and wrap up our ...
Listen
PWJ: S2E29 – AH – Dr. David Clark from 2019-09-10T07:00
Probably the most useful book I read during Season 2 of Pints With Jack was C.S. Lewis Goes To Heaven by David Clark. In today's episode I interviewed Dr. Clark to discuss his book and wrap up our ...
Listen
PWJ: Bonus – Counsel of Trent and The Classical Theism Podcast from 2019-09-03T14:00
I was recently interviewed as a guest on two different podcasts: The Counsel of Trent and the Classical Theism Podcast. This episode contains clips from those interviews to whet your appetite for t...
Listen
PWJ: S2E28 – Bonus – “You don’t know Jack!” from 2019-08-20T14:00
This episode is quite different from our usual Pints With Jack episodes. Rather than interviewing a scholar or discussing a chapter of Lewis' work with Matt, I'm going to be reading an article I wr...
Listen
S2E28 – Bonus – “You don’t know Jack!” from 2019-08-20T12:00
This episode is quite different from our usual Pints With Jack episodes. Rather than interviewing a scholar or discussing a chapter of Lewis' work with Matt, I'm going to be reading an article I wr...
Listen
PWJ: S2E27 – AA – Dale Ahlquist from 2019-08-13T07:05
Today we look at G.K. Chesterton with renowned Chesterton scholar and champion, Dale Ahlquist. 02:02 Introduction of Dale Ahlquist 03:13 The drink and quote-of-the-week 04:45 How did you first enco...
Listen
S2E27 – AH – Dale Ahlquist from 2019-08-13T05:05
t has been my desire for a while to introduce the listeners to other members of the Inklings, as well as authors who greatly influenced Lewis. Today we look at G.K. Chesterton and our special guest...
Listen
PWJ: S2E27 – AH – Dale Ahlquist from 2019-08-13T00:05
Today we look at G.K. Chesterton with renowned Chesterton scholar and champion, Dale Ahlquist. 02:02 Introduction of Dale Ahlquist 03:13 The drink and quote-of-the-week 04:45 How did you first enco...
Listen
PWJ: S2E26 – PC – “Caspian Continued…” from 2019-08-06T14:00:28
In the previous episode we began discussing the second book in "The Chronicles of Narnia", which is called "Prince Caspian". In this episode, we finish our discussion. 00:38 Continued Analysis 22:2...
Listen
S2E26 – PC – “Caspian Continued…” from 2019-08-06T12:00:28
In the previous episode we began discussing the second book in "The Chronicles of Narnia", which is called "Prince Caspian". In this episode, we finish our discussion. 00:38 Continued Analysis ...
Listen
PWJ: S2E25 – PC – “Prince Caspian” from 2019-07-30T09:00
Each Season we discuss briefly one of the Chronicles of Narnia. In Season 1 we read The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. This Season, we're reading Prince Caspian, as it was the second book to be ...
Listen
PWJ: S2E24 – Bonus – “God Save The Queen!” from 2019-07-23T13:00:52
A rather unusual episode this week! My girlfriend and I recently went on vacation to England, so we thought it'd be fun to sit down and tell you all about it, including how we got to play with the ...
Listen
S2E24 – Bonus – “God Save The Queen!” from 2019-07-23T11:00:52
A rather unusual episode this week! My girlfriend and I recently went on vacation to England, so we thought it'd be fun to sit down and tell you all about it, including how we got to play with the ...
Listen
PWJ: S2E23 – TGD R – “Retrospective” from 2019-07-02T14:00:01
Sorry for the delay! This is the episode where Matt and I sit back and reflect on this past season going through The Great Divorce chapter by chapter. Click on the episode title for the Show Notes!
Listen
S2E23 – TGD R – “Retrospective” from 2019-07-02T12:00:01
Sorry for the delay! This is the episode where Matt and I sit back and reflect on this past season going through The Great Divorce chapter by chapter. Click on the episode title for the Show Notes!
Listen
PWJ: Bonus – Packing for England! from 2019-06-26T05:30:58
Hey everyone, I'm afraid there's no substantial episode this week as I'm packing for my trip to England tomorrow. Click on the episode title for the Show Notes!
Listen
PWJ: S2E22 – AA – Louis Markos from 2019-06-18T14:00:32
Today I speak to Dr. Louis Markos, Professor in English at Houston Baptist University and author of the book Heaven and Hell: Visions of the Afterlife in the Western Poetic Tradition. In this work,...
Listen
PWJ: S2E22 – AH – Louis Markos from 2019-06-18T07:00:32
Today I speak to Dr. Louis Markos, Professor in English at Houston Baptist University and author of the book Heaven and Hell: Visions of the Afterlife in the Western Poetic Tradition. In this work,...
Listen
PWJ: S2E21 – TGD 14 – “Sunrise” from 2019-06-11T14:00:27
We arrive today at the final chapter of The Great Divorce. Lewis sees a vision of a chessboard to help him understand the relationship between time and eternity and the sun, which throughout this b...
Listen
PWJ: S2E20 – TGD 13 – “The Dwarf and The Tragedian” from 2019-06-04T14:00:54
Last week we read that Sarah Smith was starting to get through to her ghostly husband. In today's chapter we see the conclusion of that encounter and MacDonald explains why misery must one day be u...
Listen
S2E20 – TGD 13 – “The Dwarf and The Tragedian” from 2019-06-04T12:00:54
Last week we read that Sarah Smith was starting to get through to her ghostly husband. In today's chapter we see the conclusion of that encounter and MacDonald explains why misery must one day be u...
Listen
PWJ: S2E19 – TGD 12 – “The Great Lady” from 2019-05-28T14:00:45
The focus of today's chapter is not a ghost, but a Saint. According to MacDonald, she is "one of the great ones", although you'll have never heard of her before. This week we see even more clearly ...
Listen
S2E19 – TGD 12 – “The Great Lady” from 2019-05-28T12:00:45
The focus of today's chapter is not a ghost, but a Saint. According to MacDonald, she is "one of the great ones", although you'll have never heard of her before. This week we see even more clearly ...
Listen
PWJ: S2E18 – AA – Justin Thomas from 2019-05-21T09:58:33
In today's "After Hours" interview, I speak to Justin Thomas, a Pastor at Calvary: The Hill in Seattle. Justin's congregation was behind "The Great Divorce Project" YouTube channel. These are the ...
Listen
PWJ: S2E17 – TGD 11 – “The Mother and The Lizard” from 2019-05-15T06:00:26
This week we meet two different ghosts, both of whom have disordered loves. The first is a mother who "loves" her son so much that it obscures everything, even God. The second is a man who struggle...
Listen
PWJ: S2E16 – Bonus – “Praise Him all His hosts!” from 2019-05-07T10:00:53
We're taking a brief break from The Great Divorce to give the listeners an opportunity to ask the question: "Who exactly are Matt and David? Click on the episode title for Show Notes!
Listen
PWJ: S2E15 – TGD 10 – “The Controlling Ghost” from 2019-04-30T07:02:39
Lewis and MacDonald overhear the conversation between a Ghost whose husband is in Heaven. She initially says she wants nothing to do with him, but ends up demanding that he beg given to her. In bet...
Listen
S2E15 – TGD 10 – “The Controlling Ghost” from 2019-04-30T05:02:39
Lewis and MacDonald overhear the conversation between a Ghost whose husband is in Heaven. She initially says she wants nothing to do with him, but ends up demanding that he beg given to her. In bet...
Listen
PWJ: S2E14 – TGD 9 – “The Grumbler and The Artist” from 2019-04-23T14:00:35
Last week we began looking at Chapter 9. It's an action-packed chapter so we decided to discuss it over the course of two episodes. As we finish the chapter we discuss two of the ghosts whom Lewis ...
Listen
PWJ: S2E13 – TGD 9 – “Meeting George” from 2019-04-16T14:00:52
The chapter today is really the pivot of The Great Divorce. In it, we meet George MacDonald, a writer whom Lewis had read on earth, but who is now a Bright Spirit. MacDonald explains much to Jack, ...
Listen
S2E13 – TGD 9 – “Meeting George” from 2019-04-16T12:00:52
The chapter today is really the pivot of The Great Divorce. In it, we meet George MacDonald, a writer whom Lewis had read on earth, but who is now a Bright Spirit. MacDonald explains much to Jack, ...
Listen
PWJ: Bonus – Jesus isn’t dull! from 2019-04-09T13:00:43
Unfortunately I've been run off my feet this week and haven't had time to edit a full episode. However, rather than just post nothing, I thought I'd read an extended quotation from "The Dogmas Is T...
Listen
TEA: God’s Mercy, Freely Received, Freely Given from 2019-04-04T14:00:23
I was back at St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church in Los Angeles this past week. On this visit I was speaking to their Confirmation group about the Sacrament of Confession and more broadly on th...
Listen
PWJ: S2E12 – TGD 8 – “The Self-Conscious Ghost” from 2019-04-02T08:00:18
Today in our journey into Heaven we meet "The Self-Conscious Ghost"... Click on the episode title for Show Notes!
Listen
S2E12 – TGD 8 – “The Self-Conscious Ghost” from 2019-04-02T06:00:18
Today in our journey into Heaven we meet "The Self-Conscious Ghost"... Click on the episode title for Show Notes!
Listen
PWJ: S2E11 – TGD 7 – “The Hard-bitten Ghost” from 2019-03-26T14:00:40
Once again we return to The Great Divorce! Today we get to meet a new visitor from Hell, "The Hard-Bitten Ghost"... Click on the episode title for Show Notes!
Listen
PWJ: S2E10 – AA – Joseph Pearce from 2019-03-19T14:00:58
In this episode, Joseph Pearce and I will be discussing his book C. S. Lewis and the Catholic Church, which looks at Jack's relationship to the Catholic Church and addresses the question asked by m...
Listen
TEA: Life in Christ, not just improvement, but transformation from 2019-03-14T14:00:45
Lent at St. Ignatius in Los Angeles. This is a longer version of the talk I gave the previous week in Dodge City which was called "What is the point of Christianity?". The first 20 minutes is basic...
Listen
PWJ: S2E9 – TGD 6 – “The Apple Thief” from 2019-03-12T14:00:06
We're back discussing The Great Divorce this week. In today's chapter "The Intelligent Ghost" attempts to take some apples back to the grey town... Click on the episode title for Show Notes!
Listen
S2E9 – TGD 6 – “The Apple Thief” from 2019-03-12T12:00:06
We're back discussing The Great Divorce this week. In today's chapter "The Intelligent Ghost" attempts to take some apples back to the grey town... Click on the episode title for Show Notes!
Listen
PWJ: S2E8 – Bonus – “What is the point of Christianity?” from 2019-03-05T14:00:57
I was in Kansas this weekend speaking at a retreat so I didn't get a chance to put together an episode with Matt. Rather than deprive you of an episode this week, here is the audio of a talk I gave...
Listen
PWJ: S2E7 – TGD 5 – “The Episcopal Ghost” from 2019-02-26T14:00:58
Today we meet my favourite character in The Great Divorce, the extremely frustrating Episcopal Ghost. Click on the episode title for Show Notes!
Listen
S2E7 – TGD 5 – “The Episcopal Ghost” from 2019-02-26T13:00:58
Today we meet my favourite character in The Great Divorce, the extremely frustrating Episcopal Ghost. Click on the episode title for Show Notes!
Listen
PWJ: S2E6 – TGD 4 – “I gotta have my rights…” from 2019-02-19T11:00:04
We now begin the main body of The Great Divorce. In each subsequent chapter, Lewis will witness an encounter between a Ghost and a Bright Spirit where we will see what they are willing to choose in...
Listen
PWJ: S2E5 – TGD 3 – “Landing in Heaven” from 2019-02-12T14:00:17
Today we take our first steps into Heaven! The bus in which Lewis had been travelling alights in a new country and the passengers take their first tentative steps into this strange land... Click o...
Listen
PWJ: S2E4 – AA – Patti Callahan from 2019-02-05T07:00:50
Our episode today is rather special. I sat down with New York Times best selling author, Patti Callahan, to discuss her recent book, Becoming Mrs. Lewis, which recounts the Improbable love story be...
Listen
S2E3 – TGD 2 – “The bus ride in the clouds” from 2019-01-29T13:00:05
When we last left Lewis, he had got on a bus in a grey town and was now flying through the sky towards an unknown destination. In today's episode we learn more about the passengers on the bus. Cli...
Listen
PWJ: S2E3 – TGD 2 – “The bus ride in the clouds” from 2019-01-29T07:00:05
When we last left Lewis, he had got on a bus in a grey town and was now flying through the sky towards an unknown destination. In today's episode we learn more about the passengers on the bus. Clic...
Listen
S2E2.5 – Bonus – “The language we use…” from 2019-01-22T13:00:47
This week is a short episode and Matt and I are not discussing The Great Divorce. Instead I talk about an interaction I recently had on Facebook and how we'd all be better off if we took to heart a...
Listen
PWJ: S2E2.5 – Bonus – “The language we use…” from 2019-01-22T07:00:47
This week is a short episode and Matt and I are not discussing The Great Divorce. Instead I talk about an interaction I recently had on Facebook and how we'd all be better off if we took to heart a...
Listen
S2E2 – TGD 1 – “The bus stop in the grey town” from 2019-01-15T13:00:29
In today's chapter we begin the actual story of The Great Divorce. Our protagonist, Lewis, finds himself in a grey town at twilight in the rain. He attaches himself to a queue at a bus stop and wat...
Listen
PWJ: S2E2 – TGD 1 – “The bus stop in the grey town” from 2019-01-15T07:00:29
In today's chapter we begin the actual story of The Great Divorce. Our protagonist, Lewis, finds himself in a grey town at twilight in the rain. He attaches himself to a queue at a bus stop and wat...
Listen
S2E1 – TGD P – “Preface” from 2019-01-08T13:00:57
Today we start a new book! The Great Divorce is my favourite book by Lewis. Through the vehicle of Jack's story, we get to see more clearly the daily choices which we make which takes us closer to ...
Listen
PWJ: S2E1 – TGD P – “Preface” from 2019-01-08T07:00:57
Today we start a new book! The Great Divorce is my favourite book by Lewis. Through the vehicle of Jack's story, we get to see more clearly the daily choices which we make which takes us closer to ...
Listen
PWJ: S1E45 – Bonus – “Christmas Do-Over” from 2018-12-25T14:00:24
Matt and I wanted a little break, so today’s episode is a replay of our Christmas episode from last year. We’ll see you all in the New Year for Season 2 and “The Great DivorceR...
Listen
S1E45 – Bonus – “Christmas Do-Over” from 2018-12-25T13:00:24
Matt and I wanted a little break, so today’s episode is a replay of our Christmas episode from last year. We’ll see you all in […]
Listen
PWJ: S1E44 – LWW – “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” from 2018-12-18T14:00:14
New book this week! Since The Lamp-post Listener have finished going through “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”, Matt and I thought we would devote an episode to discussing the them...
Listen
S1E44 – LWW – “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” from 2018-12-18T13:00:14
themes and ideas found in this fantasy work which we see taught didactically in Mere Christianity. Since Matt hadn't read the Chronicles of Narnia, it was also a perfect opportunity to begin to cor...
Listen
PWJ: S1E43 – AA – Joe Heschmeyer from 2018-12-11T14:00:49
Today I will be discussing theosis with Joe Heschmeyer from Holy Family School of Faith. He writes at Shameless Popery and is also on The Catholic Podcast. Earlier in the year, Joe came t...
Listen
S1E43 – AA – Joe Heschmeyer from 2018-12-11T13:00:49
will be discussing theosis with Joe Heschmeyer from Holy Family School of Faith. He writes at Shameless Popery and is also on The Catholic Podcast. Earlier in the year, Joe came to San Diego and ga...
Listen
PWJ: S1E42 – MC R – “Retrospective” from 2018-12-04T14:00:42
Having completed Mere Christianity, Matt and I take this episode to discuss the book as a whole, share some of our favourite parts, as well as what it was like to read a book “in public”...
Listen
S1E42 – MC R – “Retrospective” from 2018-12-04T13:00:42
Having completed Mere Christianity, Matt and I take this episode to discuss the book as a whole, share some of our favourite parts, as well as what it was like to read a book "in public" over the c...
Listen
S1E41 – MC B4C11 – “The New Men” from 2018-11-20T12:00
We have finally made it! In today's episode we draw to a close our journey through "Mere Christianity". Lewis closes out Book IV by talking in more detail about "The New Men"...
Listen
PWJ: S1E41 – MC B4C11 – “The New Men” from 2018-11-20T06:00
We have finally made it! In today’s episode we draw to a close our journey through “Mere Christianity”. Lewis closes out Book IV by talking in more detail about “The New Men...
Listen
PWJ: S1E40 – MC B4C10 – “Nice people or new men?” from 2018-11-13T14:00:55
Today we address a question which is often asked by skeptics: why are all Christians not obviously nicer than non-Christians? In response, Jack asks “Did Christ come to make nice people or ne...
Listen
S1E40 – MC B4C10 – “Nice people or new men?” from 2018-11-13T13:00:55
Today we address a question which is often asked by skeptics: why are all Christians not obviously nicer than non-Christians? In response, Jack asks "Did Christ come to make nice people or new men?"
Listen
PWJ: S1E39 – MC B4C9 – “Counting the cost” from 2018-11-06T14:00:29
In this episode we explore what Jesus meant when he said “Be ye perfect”… Please send any objections, comments or questions, either via email through my website or tweet...
Listen
S1E39 – MC B4C9 – “Counting the cost” from 2018-11-06T13:00:29
In this episode we explore what Jesus meant when he said "Be ye perfect"...
Listen
PWJ: S1E38 – MC B4C8 – “Is Christianity hard or easy?” from 2018-10-30T14:00:43
In today’s episode, Lewis attempts to answer the question: “Is Christianity hard or easy?”. When discussing this question you may hear conflicting answers, since Scripture sometim...
Listen
S1E38 – MC B4C8 – “Is Christianity hard or easy?” from 2018-10-30T12:00:43
n today's episode, Lewis attempts to answer the question: "Is Christianity hard or easy?". When discussing this question you may hear conflicting answers, since Scripture sometimes speaks as though...
Listen
PWJ: S1E37 – Bonus – “Aslan’s Country” from 2018-10-24T01:22
Today’s episode will be a little different from usual. This week, I tell Matt about my trip to The Kilns, the home of C.S. Lewis in Oxford. Afterwards, we finish up the episode by responding ...
Listen
S1E37 – Bonus – “Aslan’s Country” from 2018-10-23T23:22
Today's episode will be a little different from usual. This week, I tell Matt about my trip to The Kilns, the home of C.S. Lewis in Oxford. Afterwards, we finish up the episode by responding to som...
Listen
PWJ: Bonus – The Lamp-Post Listener from 2018-10-18T14:00:30
Hello everyone! We'll have a fresh episode of The Eagle and Child for you next week, but in the meantime, here is this week's episode of The Lamp-Post Listener. I was invited onto the show by Danie...
Listen
PWJ: S1E36 – MC B4C7 – “Let’s Pretend” from 2018-09-25T14:00:24
Is pretending a good thing? In today’s chapter, Lewis explains why sometimes it’s a good thing to “fake it til you make it”. Please send any objections, comments or question...
Listen
S1E36 – MC B4C7 – “Let’s Pretend” from 2018-09-25T12:00:24
Is pretending a good thing? In today’s chapter, Lewis explains why sometimes it’s a good thing to “fake it til you make it”. Please send […]
Listen
PWJ: S1E35 – MC B4C6 – “Two Notes” from 2018-09-11T14:00:35
The chapter today is a short one. In it, Lewis adds two notes concerning things which were mentioned in the previous chapter. The first relates to the begetting of many sons and the second concerns...
Listen
S1E35 – MC B4C6 – “Two Notes” from 2018-09-11T12:00:35
The chapter today is a short one. In it, Lewis adds two notes concerning things which were mentioned in the previous chapter. The first relates […]
Listen
S1E34 – AA – Justin Wiggins from 2018-09-04T12:00
Today will be an “After Hours” episode of The Eagle and Child, a new kind of format which we will occasionally intersperse among our regular […]
Listen
PWJ: S1E34 – AA – Justin Wiggins from 2018-09-04T07:00
Today will be an “After Hours” episode of The Eagle and Child, a new kind of format which we will occasionally intersperse among our regular programmes. In these episodes I will be talk...
Listen
PWJ: S1E33 – MC B4C5 – “The Obstinate Toy Soldiers” from 2018-08-28T08:00:03
Today we encounter one of my favourite chapter titles in Mere Christianity: “The Obstinate Toy Soldiers”. Today we speak more about Christ’s Resurrection and what it achieved, and...
Listen
S1E33 – MC B4C5 – “The Obstinate Toy Soldiers” from 2018-08-28T06:00:03
Today we encounter one of my favourite chapter titles in Mere Christianity: "The Obstinate Toy Soldiers". Today we speak more about Christ's Resurrection and what it achieved, and how we can benefi...
Listen
PWJ: S1E32 – MC B4C4 – “Good Infection” from 2018-08-21T14:00:33
This week we continue to discuss the Trinity and the terms used to describe each its members. We ask what it means to say that “God is love”. Finally, we dig deeper into understanding w...
Listen
S1E32 – MC B4C4 – “Good Infection” from 2018-08-21T12:00:33
This week we continue to discuss the Trinity and the terms used to describe each its members. We ask what it means to say that "God is love". Finally, we dig deeper into understanding what it means...
Listen
PWJ: S1E31 – MC B4C3 – “Time and Beyond Time” from 2018-08-14T14:00:06
Today we’re talking about time. This might seen like an abstract topic, but it helps us understand important questions, such as: 1. If God is all-knowing, how can we really have free will? 2....
Listen
S1E31 – MC B4C3 – “Time and Beyond Time” from 2018-08-14T12:00:06
Today we're talking about time. This might seen like an abstract topic, but it helps us understand important questions, such as: 1. If God is all-knowing, how can we really have free will? 2. Ho...
Listen
PWJ: S1E30 – MC B4C2 – “The Three-Personal God” from 2018-08-07T14:00:48
As we move into Chapter 2 of Book IV, we dive into the Trinity! What does it mean to say that God is a Trinity and how do we come to know this God better? How can we become one with God and yet not...
Listen
S1E30 – MC B4C2 – “The Three-Personal God” from 2018-08-07T12:00:48
As we move into Chapter 2 of Book IV, we dive into the Trinity! What does it mean to say that God is a Trinity and how do we come to know this God better? How can we become one with God and yet not...
Listen
PWJ: S1E29 – MC B4C1 – “Making and begetting” from 2018-07-31T14:00:30
And now we begin Book IV! Together with Lewis, we take our first steps into the mystery of the Holy Trinity. In today’s episode we begin by looking at the point of theology and make distincti...
Listen
S1E29 – MC B4C1 – “Making and begetting” from 2018-07-31T12:00:30
And now we begin Book IV! Together with Lewis, we take our first steps into the mystery of the Holy Trinity. In today's episode we begin by looking at the point of theology and make distinctions be...
Listen
PWJ: S1E28 – Bonus – “Mailbag Episode (Part 2)” from 2018-07-24T14:00:47
This week Matt and I read some more mail from listeners. This week we get some constructive criticism! We’re going to be talking about charity and suffering… Please send any objections,...
Listen
S1E28 – Bonus – “Mailbag Episode (Part 2)” from 2018-07-24T12:00:47
This week Matt and I read some more mail from listeners. This week we get some constructive criticism! We're going to be talking about charity and suffering...
Listen
PWJ: S1E27 – MC Bonus – “Mailbag Episode (Part 1)” from 2018-07-17T14:00:12
We’re back! After a bit of a hiatus (sorry about that!), Matt and I are now publishing podcasts again. We’ve got the next six already recorded, edited and ready to go. The next two epis...
Listen
S1E27 – MC Bonus – “Mailbag Episode (Part 1)” from 2018-07-17T12:00:12
We're back! After a bit of a hiatus (sorry about that!), Matt and I are now publishing podcasts again. We've got the next six already recorded, edited and ready to go. The next two episodes will be...
Listen
PWJ: S1E26 – Bonus – “The Grand Reveal” from 2018-05-08T14:00:46
Today’s episode is a little different. Matt and I have an announcement. Last weekend we spent a day with New Eve Media… If you enjoy this episode, you can subscribe manually, or any pla...
Listen
S1E26 – Bonus – “The Grand Reveal” from 2018-05-08T12:00:46
Today's episode is a little different. Matt and I have an announcement. Last weekend we spent a day with New Eve Media...
Listen
PWJ: S1E25 – MC B3C12 – “Faith” (Part 2) from 2018-05-01T14:00:47
And so we come to the final chapter of Book III. Continuing on from last chapter, we continue to examine "faith". This chapter focuses on faith in terms of salvation.
Listen
PWJ: S1E24 – MC B3C11 – “Faith” (Part 1) from 2018-04-24T14:00:04
For the last two chapters of Book III we will be looking at the final theological virtue of "faith". This chapter focuses on faith in terms of holding onto rational truths despite raging emotions.
Listen
PWJ: S1E23 – MC B3C10 – “Hope” from 2018-04-17T14:00:43
Last week we looked at "charity", and today we look at another of the theological virtues, hope. Out of this entire book, this is probably my favourite chapter...
Listen
PWJ: S1E22 – MC B4C9 – “Charity” from 2018-04-10T14:00:57
We will spend the remaining episodes of Book III, we will be looking at the theological virtues. Today we begin with Christian love, also known as "charity"...
Listen
PWJ: S1E21 – MC B3C8 – “The Great Sin” from 2018-04-03T14:00:37
Today we come to the deadliest of the Seven Deadly Sins, pride, as well as its counterpart, my favourite virtue, humility.
Listen
PWJ: S1E20 – MC B3C7 – “Forgiveness” from 2018-03-11T14:00:59
Lewis had previously said that he thought chastity was the most unpopular thing in Christianity. In today's episode, he changes his mind, suggesting that it is, in fact, forgiveness.
Listen
PWJ: S1E19 – MC B3C6 – “Christian Marriage” (Part 2) from 2018-02-04T21:00:37
This week Matt and I conclude the chapter in "Mere Christianity" on the subject of Christian marriage.
Listen
PWJ: S1E18 – MC B3C6 – “Christian Marriage” (Part 1) from 2018-01-28T14:00:44
Following on from last week's episode on the virtue of chastity, today we look at the Christian teaching on marriage with C.S. Lewis. Matt and I got rather carried away on this chapter, recording f...
Listen
PWJ: S1E17 – MC B3C5 – “Sexual Morality” from 2018-01-21T14:00:27
What is the virtue of chastity? Is it unhealthy, impossible or repressive? In today's episode, Matt and I look at what C.S. Lewis had to say about this, the most unpopular of the virtues...
Listen
PWJ: S1E16.5 – Bonus – “Mea Culpa” from 2018-01-14T14:00:20
Sorry guys! I don't think I'm going to be able to get out an episode of the Eagle and Child this week! We'll be back next week.
Listen
PWJ: S1E16 – MC B3C4 – “Morality and Psychoanalysis” from 2018-01-07T14:00:04
Is Psychoanalysis in competition with Christianity? Or are they, in fact, complementary? In today's episode Matt and I will be unpacking what C.S. Lewis has to say about where psychoanalysis fits i...
Listen
PWJ: S1E15 – MC B3C3 – “Social Morality” from 2017-12-31T14:00:17
In today's episode, Jack asks what a truly Christian society would look like. He's going to say some things to upset people on the Right and people on the Left...
Listen
PWJ: S1E14.5 – Bonus – “Merry Christmas!” from 2017-12-29T13:00:54
Rather than going through a chapter of “Mere Christianity” in this episode, today Matt and I are just going to be chatting about Christmas. You’ll get […]
Listen
PWJ: S1E14 – MC B3C2 – “The Cardinal Virtues” from 2017-12-24T14:00:40
In today's episode, we revisit some of the material covered in the previous chapter. In this episode, C.S. Lewis re-examines the question of morality through the classical lens of the four Cardinal...
Listen
PWJ: S1E13 – MC B3C1 – “The Three Parts of Morality” from 2017-12-17T14:00:10
Today in Mere Christianity, we begin Book III! This new book is entitled "Christian Behaviour". In this chapter, in addition to learning about the qualities of my ideal woman(!), we discover what C...
Listen
PWJ: S1E12 – MC B2C5 – “The Practical Conclusion” from 2017-12-10T14:00:07
In previous chapters, Jack has explained that we receive New Life from Christ. In this final chapter he looks at how it is communicated to us. He principally focuses on belief, Baptism and Holy Com...
Listen
PWJ: S1E11 – MC B2C4 – “The Perfect Penitent” from 2017-12-03T14:00:32
How did it save us? How have different Christians tried to explain it? Do we need to understand the mechanics of how it works in order to be saved? These questions and more will be discussed on thi...
Listen
PWJ: S1E10 – MC B2C2 – “The Shocking Alternative” from 2017-11-26T14:00:57
Does the presence of evil in the world mean that God wills it? This and several other very important questions will be tackled by C.S. Lewis in today's episode. Jack looks at humanity's attempt to ...
Listen
PWJ: S1E9 – MC B2C4 – “The Invasion” from 2017-11-19T14:00:51
In today's episode he looks at another possible contender, dualism, the idea that there are two independent and opposing powers locked together in an eternal battle...
Listen
PWJ: S1E8 – MC B2C1 – “The Rival Conceptions Of God” from 2017-11-12T14:00:39
With Book I of "Mere Christianity" complete, we now move on to Book II! Having concluded that the Moral Law points to God, C.S. Lewis now examines the "Rival Conceptions of God".
Listen
S1E7 – MC B1C5 – “We Have Cause to Be Uneasy” from 2017-11-05T18:00:25
We finally come to the last chapter of Book I of "Mere Christianity"! The chapter bears the ominous title "We have cause to be uneasy". Thus far, C.S. Lewis has demonstrated that there is a Moral L...
Listen
PWJ: S1E7 – MC B1C5 – “We Have Cause to Be Uneasy” from 2017-11-05T12:00:25
We finally come to the last chapter of Book I of "Mere Christianity"! The chapter bears the ominous title "We have cause to be uneasy". Thus far, C.S. Lewis has demonstrated that there is a Moral L...
Listen
S1E6 – MC B1C4 – “What lies behind the Law” from 2017-10-29T22:00:24
Our penultimate chapter of Book I of "Mere Christianity" is Chapter 4 and is entitled "What lies behind the Law". In this episode, Jack digs into the consequences of the Moral Law and, in particula...
Listen
PWJ: S1E6 – MC B1C4 – “What lies behind the Law” from 2017-10-29T17:00:24
Our penultimate chapter of Book I of "Mere Christianity" is Chapter 4 and is entitled "What lies behind the Law". In this episode, Jack digs into the consequences of the Moral Law and, in particula...
Listen
S1E5 – MC B1C3 – “The reality of the Law” from 2017-10-22T12:00:42
Moving on to Chapter 3 of "Mere Christianity", Jack speaks further to "The reality of the Law". Do we imagine a Moral Law because it is convenient to us? Or does it arise due to its good for societ...
Listen
PWJ: S1E5 – MC B1C3 – “The reality of the Law” from 2017-10-22T07:00:42
Moving on to Chapter 3 of “Mere Christianity”, Jack speaks further to “The reality of the Law”. Do we imagine a Moral Law because it is convenient to us? Or does it arise du...
Listen
PWJ: S1E4 – MC B1C2 – “Some Objections” from 2017-10-15T12:00:21
In today's episode, we look at Chapter 2 of "Mere Christianity" which is entitled "Some Objections". In this chapter, C.S. Lewis responds to some issues raised by listeners in response to his asser...
Listen
S1E3 – MC B1C1 – “The Law of Human Nature” from 2017-10-08T12:00:08
In today's episode we begin Book I of "Mere Christianity", which is entitled "Right and wrong as a clue to the meaning of the universe". In this book, C.S. Lewis builds an argument for the existenc...
Listen
PWJ: S1E3 – MC B1C1 – “The Law of Human Nature” from 2017-10-08T07:00:08
In today's episode we begin Book I of "Mere Christianity", which is entitled "Right and wrong as a clue to the meaning of the universe". In this book, C.S. Lewis builds an argument for the existenc...
Listen
S1E2 – MC P – “Preface” (Part 2) from 2017-10-01T12:00:19
We conclude our discussion of the Preface of "Mere Christianity".
Listen
PWJ: S1E2 – MC P – “Preface” (Part 2) from 2017-10-01T07:00:19
We conclude our discussion of the Preface of "Mere Christianity".
Listen
S1E1 – MC P – “Preface” (Part 1) from 2017-09-30T12:00:19
In today's episode, we begin the Preface of "Mere Christianity".
Listen
PWJ: S1E1 – MC P – “Preface” (Part 1) from 2017-09-30T07:00:19
In today's episode, we begin the Preface of "Mere Christianity".
Listen