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Back to Search#180 David Clare: Ecstatic experience
How did Lewis approach ecstatic experiences, particularly in light of his Ulster Protestant background? Dr David Clare of Mary Immaculate College, Un…
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#179 David Clare: Joy and Ulster Protestant ecstasy
How did Lewis approach moments of religious ecstasy? Dr David Clare of Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick explores this idea in a talk g…
1 year, 6 months ago
#178 Scott Tuohy: A Lewis quotation changed my life
When scaffolder Scott Tuohy heard a quotation from CS Lewis while attending an Alpha course, he was so profoundly moved by it, he got the quote tatto…
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#177 Alister McGrath: Emotions, sentimentality and rational truth
Would Lewis have any advice for anyone struggling to make sense of their emotions? How do we respond to a culture or a generation who often prioritis…
1 year, 7 months ago
#176 Alister McGrath: Feelings, desire and religious experience
Why are we often hesitant to talk about our feelings? What did Lewis mean by “joy” and how did he search for it? Can our feelings help us to find Go…
1 year, 7 months ago
#175 Alister McGrath: What would Lewis think of Jordan Peterson?
How does having a better understanding of a "big picture" give us hope, particularly in the midst of mental health struggles? How can we hold differe…
1 year, 7 months ago
#174 Alister McGrath: Can Lewis help us to find meaning?
What did Lewis mean by "big pictures" and how did he use them in his work? How can he help those struggling to find their purpose in life? Why are pe…
1 year, 7 months ago
#173 Alister McGrath: How do we tell good stories?
How can our individual stories find new meaning and significance from Christianity's "grand story"? In what ways did Lewis tell the Christian story? …
1 year, 8 months ago
#172 Alister McGrath: Why do stories matter?
Which stories impacted Lewis as a young child? Why is story so important? How does imagination help convey truth? What did Lewis mean by "myth" and h…
1 year, 8 months ago
#171 Alister McGrath: Spiritual disciplines, young people and the academy
Professor Alister McGrath continues to explore how we can use CS Lewis as a resource for our Christian life. How did Lewis' conversion change his lif…
1 year, 8 months ago