Thornton interviews Lucas from Cartas de Narnia. They discuss the affect of Lewis on their lives, his influence on Brazil, and Lucas' favorite Lewis works i.e. The Discarded Image and Till We Have Faces.  Stay tuned for more information on C.S. Lewis Reading day on 29 November 2023.  You can connect with Lucas on Instagram at Cartas de Narnia or on 'X' aka Twitter at Cartas de Narnia.   Connect with us on Instagram @merecslewis, 'X' aka Twitter at @MereCSLewis or email us at merecslewis@gmail.com.  

Thornton interviews Lucas from Cartas de Narnia. They discuss the affect of Lewis on their lives, his influence on Brazil, and Lucas' favorite Lewis works i.e. The Discarded Image and Till We Have Faces. Stay tuned for more information on C.S. Lewis Reading day on 29 November 2023. You can connect with Lucas on Instagram at <a href="https://instagram.com/cartasdenarnia?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Cartas de Narnia</a> or on 'X' aka Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/cartasdenarnia?s=21&amp;t=6dtnfVlx0VJzeShrPjFc4w" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Cartas de Narnia</a>. Connect with us on Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/merecslewis?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">@merecslewis</a>, 'X' aka Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/merecslewis?s=21&amp;t=6dtnfVlx0VJzeShrPjFc4w" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">@MereCSLewis</a> or email us at merecslewis@gmail.com.

Cartas de Narnia

Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's theory of "transposition". Like an orchestral score being transposed for a piano, so are higher i.e. spiritual experiences transposed into natural expressions.   Episode Outline:  Banter Background and Context Overview of the essay Thoughts and Analysis Close out  Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis and merecslewis@gmail.com.

Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's theory of "transposition". Like an orchestral score being transposed for a piano, so are higher i.e. spiritual experiences transposed into natural expressions.   Episode Outline: <ul> <li>Banter</li> <li>Background and Context</li> <li>Overview of the essay</li> <li>Thoughts and Analysis</li> <li>Close out</li> </ul> Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis and merecslewis@gmail.com.

Transposition

To purchase tickets for The Horse and His Boy at the Museum of the Bible from 23 June - 06 August 2023 please ⁠click on this link⁠.Use the code OPENING to get 15% off any show of opening weekend (June 23-25) PLUS a FREE backstage pass and FREE ticket to BEYOND THE WARDROBE, the interactive Narnia experience with each ticket purchase!To purchase tickets for THAHB in Branson, MO on 07 December 2023 please ⁠click on this link⁠.Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis and merecslewis@gmail.com.There were some audio issues with the recording. We salvaged as much as we could but a few glitches remain. Thanks for your patience. At the end of the episode there is a blooper where my wife had stormed into the room and yelled “For Aslan!” I thought it’d be fun to keep in the episode :)

To purchase tickets for The Horse and His Boy at the Museum of the Bible from 23 June - 06 August 2023 please ⁠click on this link⁠. Use the code OPENING to get 15% off any show of opening weekend (June 23-25) PLUS a FREE backstage pass and FREE ticket to BEYOND THE WARDROBE, the interactive Narnia experience with each ticket purchase! To purchase tickets for THAHB in Branson, MO on 07 December 2023 please ⁠click on this link⁠. Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis and merecslewis@gmail.com. There were some audio issues with the recording. We salvaged as much as we could but a few glitches remain. Thanks for your patience. At the end of the episode there is a blooper where my wife had stormed into the room and yelled “For Aslan!” I thought it’d be fun to keep in the episode :)

Kings and Queens of Narnia and Archenland

To purchase tickets for The Horse and His Boy at the Museum of the Bible from 23 June - 06 August 2023 please click on this link. Use the code OPENING to get 15% off any show of opening weekend (June 23-25) PLUS a FREE backstage pass and FREE ticket to BEYOND THE WARDROBE, the interactive Narnia experience with each ticket purchase!To purchase tickets for THAHB in Branson, MO on 07 December 2023 please click on this link. Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis and merecslewis@gmail.com.

To purchase tickets for The Horse and His Boy at the Museum of the Bible from 23 June - 06 August 2023 please <a href="https://www.museumofthebible.org/events/the-horse-and-his-boy?utm_source=motb&amp;utm_medium=this-week-at-motb&amp;utm_campaign=20230427&amp;utm_term=the-horse-and-his-boy-summer-2023-1" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">click on this link</a>. Use the code OPENING to get 15% off any show of opening weekend (June 23-25) PLUS a FREE backstage pass and FREE ticket to BEYOND THE WARDROBE, the interactive Narnia experience with each ticket purchase! To purchase tickets for THAHB in Branson, MO on 07 December 2023 please <a href="https://freedom-encounter.networkforgood.com/events/55354-the-horse-and-his-boy-12-7" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">click on this link</a>. Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis and merecslewis@gmail.com.

Bricklethumb

Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's thoughts on love. Lewis discusses the categories of love, love for humans and non-humans, and the four types of loves. Episode Outline:  Banter  Background and Context Book’s reception  Overview of the Book  Thoughts and AnalysisConnect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis and merecslewis@gmail.com.

Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's thoughts on love. Lewis discusses the categories of love, love for humans and non-humans, and the four types of loves. Episode Outline: <ul> <li>Banter </li> <li>Background and Context</li> <li>Book’s reception </li> <li>Overview of the Book </li> <li>Thoughts and Analysis Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis and merecslewis@gmail.com.</li></ul>

The Four Loves

Thornton and Andrew give a fan’s review The Horse and His Boy stage production. They discuss the adaptation, the acting, and the visual/special effects. In the second half of the episode they do a light analysis of the story itself. The production is playing from 20January-04March 2023. Use special offer code SHASHTA for 25% off play tickets and NARNIA25 for 25% Museum of the Bible tickets. https://www.museumofthebible.org/horse-and-his-boy-live-onstage

Thornton and Andrew give a fan’s review The Horse and His Boy stage production. They discuss the adaptation, the acting, and the visual/special effects. In the second half of the episode they do a light analysis of the story itself. The production is playing from 20January-04March 2023. Use special offer code SHASHTA for 25% off play tickets and NARNIA25 for 25% Museum of the Bible tickets. <a href="https://www.museumofthebible.org/horse-and-his-boy-live-onstage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.museumofthebible.org/horse-and-his-boy-live-onstage</a>

The Horse and His Boy Stage Review

Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's thoughts on forgiveness. Lewis discusses the difference between excusing and forgiveness and what the Lord requires of us concerning forgiveness.  Episode Outline:  Banter/The Horse and His Boy ticket discounts Background and Context Overview of the Book Thoughts and Analysis Andrew and Thornton's stories of forgiveness  Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis and merecslewis@gmail.com. You can read the essay here: https://www.maitlandpres.org/post/cslewis

Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's thoughts on forgiveness. Lewis discusses the difference between excusing and forgiveness and what the Lord requires of us concerning forgiveness.  Episode Outline: <ul> <li>Banter/The Horse and His Boy ticket discounts</li> <li>Background and Context</li> <li>Overview of the Book</li> <li>Thoughts and Analysis</li> <li>Andrew and Thornton's stories of forgiveness</li> </ul> Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis and merecslewis@gmail.com. You can read the essay here: <a href="https://www.maitlandpres.org/post/cslewis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.maitlandpres.org/post/cslewis</a>

On Forgiveness

Thornton and Andrew have a lovely talk with Nicole Stratton and Justin Swain about their stage adaptation of The Horse and His Boy. The discussion covers all things Narnia (including some breaking news), the creative process, and their philosophy of stage ministry. They will perform their play at the Museum of the Bible from 20 January 2023 to 04 March 2023. Click on the links below to purchase tickets and find out more. The Horse and His Boy tickets The Academy of Arts The Logos Theater Calendar and Website  Be prepared: the episode contains light spoilers for the play.

Thornton and Andrew have a lovely talk with Nicole Stratton and Justin Swain about their stage adaptation of The Horse and His Boy. The discussion covers all things Narnia (including some breaking news), the creative process, and their philosophy of stage ministry. They will perform their play at the Museum of the Bible from 20 January 2023 to 04 March 2023. Click on the links below to purchase tickets and find out more. <a href="https://tickets.museumofthebible.org/horse-and-his-boy?view=0&amp;date=2023-01-01&amp;mode=null" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Horse and His Boy tickets</a> <a href="https://theacademyofarts.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Academy of Arts</a> <a href="https://thelogostheatre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Logos Theater Calendar and Website</a> Be prepared: the episode contains light spoilers for the play.

The Horse and His Boy Stage Preview

Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's thoughts on chivalry. Lewis discusses the major themes of the poems and how they have nourished his walk. Episode Outline:  Banter Background and Context Overview of the Book Thoughts and Analysis  Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis and merecslewis@gmail.com.

Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's thoughts on chivalry. Lewis discusses the major themes of the poems and how they have nourished his walk. Episode Outline: <ul> <li>Banter</li> <li>Background and Context</li> <li>Overview of the Book</li> <li>Thoughts and Analysis</li> </ul> Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis and merecslewis@gmail.com.

The Necessity of Chivalry

Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's thoughts and meditations on the Bible's book of poetry. Lewis discusses the major themes of the poems and how they have nourished his walk.  Episode Outline:  Banter Background and Context Overview of the Book/Thoughts and Analysis Criticisms of the Book Game: Psalms trivia  References in Episode:  More C.S. Lewis biography films The Horse and His Boy play at the Museum of the Bible  Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis.

Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's thoughts and meditations on the Bible's book of poetry. Lewis discusses the major themes of the poems and how they have nourished his walk.  Episode Outline: <ul> <li>Banter</li> <li>Background and Context</li> <li>Overview of the Book/Thoughts and Analysis</li> <li>Criticisms of the Book</li> <li>Game: Psalms trivia</li> </ul> References in Episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://fpatheatre.com/article/more-c-s-lewis-films-yes-please/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More C.S. Lewis biography films</a></li> <li><a href="https://theacademyofarts.org/museum-of-the-bible-partnership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Horse and His Boy play at the Museum of the Bible</a></li> </ul> Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis.

Reflection on the Psalms

Two brothers journey through C.S. Lewis’ life and works, one book and one episode at a time.

Andrew and Thornton discuss another C.S. Lewis essay written at the end of Lewis' life. He talks about how we can know if prayer is effective and how Christians should view prayer. We had some audio and technical issues so please forgive the low quality.Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis.

Andrew and Thornton discuss another C.S. Lewis essay written at the end of Lewis' life. He talks about how we can know if prayer is effective and how Christians should view prayer.  We had some audio and technical issues so please forgive the low quality. Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis.

The Efficacy of Prayer

Andrew and Thornton give their review of the recent C.S. Lewis movie "The Most Reluctant Convert".You can purchase the movie here: https://cslewismovie.com/ Also, here is the Tolkien movie they reference: Tolkien Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis.

Andrew and Thornton give their review of the recent C.S. Lewis movie "The Most Reluctant Convert". You can purchase the movie here: <a href="https://cslewismovie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cslewismovie.com/</a>  Also, here is the Tolkien movie they reference: Tolkien  Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis.

The Most Reluctant Convert

Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's memoir. Lewis explains his emotional and spiritual journey from atheism to Christianity. Episode Outline:  Banter Background and Context  Overview of the Book Criticisms of the Book Mentions and References in Popular Culture Thornton and Andrew's Testimonies  Game: CS Lewis Mad Lib  References in Episode:  Wordsworth's Surprised by Joy poem The Most Reluctant Convert Website Wallpaper Revival's Surprised by Joy album  Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis.

Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's memoir. Lewis explains his emotional and spiritual journey from atheism to Christianity. Episode Outline: <ul> <li>Banter</li> <li>Background and Context </li> <li>Overview of the Book</li> <li>Criticisms of the Book</li> <li>Mentions and References in Popular Culture</li> <li>Thornton and Andrew's Testimonies </li> <li>Game: CS Lewis Mad Lib</li> </ul> References in Episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/50285/surprised-by-joy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wordsworth's Surprised by Joy poem</a></li> <li><a href="https://cslewismovie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Most Reluctant Convert Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4tD3io7UEHsXNLK10bHIxJ?si=ziXbcmBARcCdoNouDYyiNw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wallpaper Revival's Surprised by Joy album</a></li> </ul> Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis.

Surprised by Joy

Andrew and Thornton discuss another C.S. Lewis essay set during the beginning years of WWII. Lewis gives a biblical explanation of glory and what it means for the daily Christian walk. Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis.

Andrew and Thornton discuss another C.S. Lewis essay set during the beginning years of WWII. Lewis gives a biblical explanation of glory and what it means for the daily Christian walk. Connect with us on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/MereCSLewis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MereCSLewis</a>.

The Weight of Glory - Essay

Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's last formal apologetic work. Lewis's argument helps the brothers see the World and their Faith in a new light.  Episode Outline:  Banter  Background and Context (Broadcasts took place in WWII)  Overview of the Book  Criticisms of the Book  Mentions and References in Popular Culture  Thoughts, Analysis, and Favorite Quotes  Game: Where did the Miracle occur?   References in Episode:  Declaration AD   Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis.

Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's last formal apologetic work. Lewis's argument helps the brothers see the World and their Faith in a new light.  Episode Outline: <ul> <li>Banter </li> <li>Background and Context (Broadcasts took place in WWII) </li> <li>Overview of the Book </li> <li>Criticisms of the Book </li> <li>Mentions and References in Popular Culture </li> <li>Thoughts, Analysis, and Favorite Quotes </li> <li>Game: Where did the Miracle occur? </li> </ul> References in Episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://declarationad.bandcamp.com/track/hrt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Declaration AD</a><a href="https://www.narniaweb.com/2020/06/narnia-characters-to-be-carved-into-yorkshire-church-walls/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a></li> </ul> Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis.

Miracles

Andrew and Thornton discuss another C.S. Lewis essay set during the beginning years of WWII. Lewis gives an overview of reasoning and the different forms of conscience to explain why he is not a pacifist. Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis.

Andrew and Thornton discuss another C.S. Lewis essay set during the beginning years of WWII. Lewis gives an overview of reasoning and the different forms of conscience to explain why he is not a pacifist. Connect with us on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/MereCSLewis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MereCSLewis</a>.

Why I’m Not a Pacifist

Thornton and a new guest discuss a sermon Lewis preached at the start of WWII. If you've ever wondered how someone could justify learning and pursuing culture in the midst of chaos, Lewis provides a few answers and things to think about.Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis

Thornton and a new guest discuss a sermon Lewis preached at the start of WWII. If you've ever wondered how someone could justify learning and pursuing culture in the midst of chaos, Lewis provides a few answers and things to think about. Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis

Learning in War-Time

Taylor and Thornton journey through one of Lewis's best-known works. It's the source of many people's conversion or the rejuvenation of their faith, as Thornton and Taylor can attest.  Episode Outline:   Banter   Background and Context (Broadcasts took place in WWII)  Overview of the Book   Criticisms of the Book   Mentions and References in Popular Culture   Thoughts, Analysis, and Favorite Quotes  Game: Christian Denomination or Not?   References in Episode:   Sixpence None the Richer Name   Nietzsche's Superman  Christian Book March Madness  PBS' Freud and Lewis Lewis in His Own Words  Narnia Statues in Yorkshire   Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis  Special thanks to Jeff Summerville for the intro and outro music Also, if you want a deeper dive into Mere Christianity then check out the Pints with Jack podcast which goes chapter by chapter. 

Taylor and Thornton journey through one of Lewis's best-known works. It's the source of many people's conversion or the rejuvenation of their faith, as Thornton and Taylor can attest.  Episode Outline:  <ul> <li>Banter  </li> <li>Background and Context (Broadcasts took place in WWII) </li> <li>Overview of the Book  </li> <li>Criticisms of the Book  </li> <li>Mentions and References in Popular Culture  </li> <li>Thoughts, Analysis, and Favorite Quotes </li> <li>Game: Christian Denomination or Not? </li> </ul> References in Episode:  <ul> <li><a href="http://www.bandnameexplained.com/2013/12/sixpence-none-richer-band-name-meaning.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sixpence None the Richer Name</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%9Cbermensch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nietzsche's Superman</a> </li> <li><a href="https://blog.emergingscholars.org/2013/04/the-best-christian-book-of-all-time-the-winner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christian Book March Madness</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/questionofgod/why/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PBS' Freud and Lewis Lewis in His Own Words</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.narniaweb.com/2020/06/narnia-characters-to-be-carved-into-yorkshire-church-walls/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Narnia Statues in Yorkshire</a> </li> </ul> Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis  Special thanks to Jeff Summerville for the intro and outro music Also, if you want a deeper dive into Mere Christianity then check out the Pints with Jack podcast which goes chapter by chapter.

Mere Christianity

Taylor and Thornton journey through Lewis's first pure apologetic work. Episode Outline:  Banter Background and Context Overview of the Novel Criticisms of the Novel  Mentions and References in Popular Culture Thoughts, Analysis, and Favorite Quotes  No game this episode for the sake of time. Trust us, we spared you from the super cheesy one we recorded. References in Episode: Wikipedia - The Problem of Pain Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis  Special thanks to Jeff Summerville for the new intro and outro music

Taylor and Thornton journey through Lewis's first pure apologetic work. Episode Outline: <ul> <li>Banter</li> <li>Background and Context</li> <li>Overview of the Novel</li> <li>Criticisms of the Novel </li> <li>Mentions and References in Popular Culture</li> <li>Thoughts, Analysis, and Favorite Quotes</li> </ul> No game this episode for the sake of time. Trust us, we spared you from the super cheesy one we recorded. References in Episode: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Problem_of_Pain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wikipedia - The Problem of Pain</a> Connect with us on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/MereCSLewis" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@MereCSLewis </a> Special thanks to Jeff Summerville for the new intro and outro music

The Problem of Pain

Taylor and Thornton journey through Lewis's first novel after becoming a Christian: The Pilgrim's Regress.  Episode Outline:  Background and Context Themes Overview of the Novel Thoughts, Analysis, and Favorite Quotes Criticisms of the Novel Mentions and References in Popular Culture Game   References in Episode: Discussion about the Female Personifications - Crystal Hurd Blog Notes and Translations for The Pilgrim's Regress Wikipedia - The Pilgrim's Regress  Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis 

Taylor and Thornton journey through Lewis's first novel after becoming a Christian: The Pilgrim's Regress.  Episode Outline: <ul> <li>Background and Context</li> <li>Themes</li> <li>Overview of the Novel</li> <li>Thoughts, Analysis, and Favorite Quotes</li> <li>Criticisms of the Novel</li> <li>Mentions and References in Popular Culture</li> <li>Game</li> </ul> References in Episode: <a href="http://crystalhurd.com/lewis-and-women-portrayals-in-the-pilgrims-regress/ " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discussion about the Female Personifications - Crystal Hurd Blog</a> <a href="http://lewisiana.nl/regressquotes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Notes and Translations for The Pilgrim's Regress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pilgrim%27s_Regress" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wikipedia - The Pilgrim's Regress</a> Connect with us on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/MereCSLewis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MereCSLewis </a>

The Pilgrim’s Regress

Mere C.S. Lewis

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