Episodes
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...
Published 05/26/23
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...
Published 05/01/23
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 Analysis Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis and [email protected].
Published 03/19/23
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
Published 01/23/23
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 [email protected]. You can read the essay here:...
Published 01/15/23
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 [email protected].
Published 11/23/22
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.
Published 09/30/22
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.
Published 06/03/22
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.
Published 05/06/22
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...
Published 12/20/21
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.
Published 11/02/21
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...
Published 08/03/21
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.
Published 03/17/21
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  
Published 02/03/21
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...
Published 11/24/20
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...
Published 10/29/20
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...
Published 09/28/20
The biography of our favorite Jack with notes on criticisms of his works, references to him today, and a C.S. Lewis game.
Published 08/23/20
A Primer for our Journey Ahead
Published 07/24/20
Listen to an overview of our project and our first experiences with Lewis.
Published 04/30/20