Part 1: Why do so many quote, read, and turn to C.S. Lewis’ opinions regarding theology, philosophy, and practical Christian living? Join Jeff, in the front garden of The Kilns (C.S. Lewis’ estate) as he sets the stage for a nine part series asking a simple question - Why Lewis?
Read MorePart 2: The first reason in Jeff’s cumulative case for CSL’s broad impact is that millions of his books continue to sell long after his death. Jeff speaks about how many copies of Lewis’s works have been published, are still in print and annually sell millions of copies almost 60 years after his death.
Read MorePart 3: The second reason in Jeff’s cumulative case for C.S. Lewis’ broad impact is that his inner circle was legendary. He had some powerful forces influencing him spiritually, intellectually, and relationally.
Read MorePart 4: In this episode, Jeff describes how C.S. Lewis uniquely invited the intellect to kiss the imagination. He will discuss how CSL had an almost unparalleled ability to pique both the thoughts and the feelings of his readers.
Read MorePart 5: What can we learn through a lion? In this episode, Jeff talks about how C.S. Lewis draws us into the person of Jesus by introducing us to the character of Aslan.
Read MorePart 6: The fifth reason in Jeff’s cumulative case for CSL’s broad impact is that he challenges those who look into his life to read old books. This was to fight what he called “chronological snobbery”.
Read MorePart 7: The sixth reason in Jeff’s cumulative case is that Lewis understood and articulated the concept of the “True Myth” - a very powerful mythology that points to Jesus Christ as the true Messiah, the One for whom many are looking in their cultural tales and legends.
Read MorePart 8: The seventh reason in Jeff’s cumulative case for CSL’s broad impact is that he was not ordinary - and through the finished work of Jesus, neither are you.
Read MorePart 9: Well, after considering all of the reasons for Lewis’ impact on modern Christianity, has Jeff made his case? This episode will leave you with one final question.
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