Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis Podcast

David Bates, Matt Bush, and Andrew Lazo

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

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Overview

Discussing his works chapter-by-chapter and interviewing Lewis experts.

472 Episodes

Bonus – Announcements ("Future Plans & The Inklings Project")

As we wrap up Season 8, David has a few announcements...[Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

S8E33 – Narnia – "Narnia and the Fields of Arbol", After Hours with Dr. Matthew Dickerson S8E33 – Narnia – "Narnia Month: Narnia and the Fields of Arbol", After Hours with Dr. Matthew Dickerson

Dr. Matthew Dickerson comes on the show to discuss the ecology of J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis.[Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

S8E32 – Narnia – "Narnia Month: Literary Narnia", After Hours with Dr. Jem Bloomfield

Dr. Jem Bloomfield joins the show to discuss his books on the literary allusions that Lewis scattered throughout the Narniad.[Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

S8E31 – Narnia – "Narnia Month: Narnia Dads", After Hours with Brian Corbin and Daniel Payne

Three podcasting dads discuss when and how to introduce their children to Narnia...[Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

S8E30 – Narnia – "Narnia in the 60s and 70s", After Hours with Dr. Christin Ditchfield-Lazo

With all the Narnia books read, we now turn to the adaptations, with a little help from Lazo Major...[Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

S8E29 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf: T. S. Eliot", After Hours with Fr. Dwight Longenecker

Our month of looking at "Jack's Bookshelf" comes to an end with Lewis' reluctant ally, T. S. Eliot.[Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

S8E28 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf – Kenneth Grahame", After Hours with Dr. Landon Loftin

Dr. Landon Loftin returns to the show to discuss Kenneth Grahame, the author behind "The Wind in the Willows".[Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

S8E27 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf: Wordsworth", After Hours with Dr. Carolyn Weber

Dr. Carolyn Weber returns to the show to peruse Jack's bookshelf and explore the poetry of William Wordsworth.[Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

S8E26 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf: Aristotle", After Hours with Dr. Louis Markos

Lewis was known for his Platonism, but what of Aristotle? Today, Matt sits down with returning guest Dr. Louis Markos to discuss the influence of this legendary Greek philosopher.[Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

S8E25 – Perelandra – "Perelandra Retrospective"

Since we've now finished all our Perelandra episodes, we thought we'd wrap-up with a book retrospective![Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

S8E24 – AH – "Mystical Perelandra", After Hours with Dr. James Como

Dr. James Como returns to discuss his book "Mystical Perelandra" and the reluctant mysticism of C. S. Lewis.[Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

S8E23 – AH – "Venusian Verse", After Hours with Dr. Don W. King

Did you know that Perelandra was conceived first in verse? Did you know that Lewis' friend and poet, Ruth Pitter, converted the final chapter into poetry? In today's episode, Dr. Don W. King explains all...[Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

S8E22 – AH – "Jack and Gender", After Hours with Dr. Josh Herring

Dr. Josh Herring, host of The Optimistic Cumudgeon, sits down with David to discuss Lewis' unique philosophy on gender, and how it appears throughout his written work.[Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

S8E21 – AH – "The Great Dance", After Hours with Junius Johnson

David chats with theologian Dr. Junius Johnson, unpacking some important ideas in the final chapter of "Perelandra".[Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

S8E20 – Perelandra – Chapter 17: "Blessed Be He"

Ransom is swept up into The Great Dance...[Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

S8E19 – Perelandra – Chapter 16: "I have seen Ares and Aphrodite"

Ransom speaks to the ruling angels of Mars and Venus.[Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

S8E18 – Perelandra – Chapter 15: "Ad Alta!"

Ransom escapes his subterranean prison, and gets some much-needed R&R before ascending the mountain.[Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

S8E17 – Perelandra – Chapter 14: "The Cave"

Ransom's battle with the Un-man draws to an end, and our hero finds himself in disorienting darkness...[Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

S8E16 – Perelandra – Chapter 13: "Deliver Us from Evil"

As the Un-man flees, Ransom follows in hot pursuit of his nemesis...[Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

S8E15 – Perelandra – Chapter 12: “Immortal Kombat”

Ransom and the Un-man finally engage in combat![Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025

Bonus – Reading Revisited

David was invited onto the"Reading Revisited" podcast to introduce The Ransom Trilogy and to talk about his favourite books![Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

S8E14 – Perelandra – Chapter 11: "Let's Get Ready to Rumble!"

Ransom wrestles with his inner self as he tries to discern his next move. [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2025

News – Travel, events, and sickness

Just a quick message to say that we're still here and there'll be a new episode live tomorrow!

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

S8E13 – Perelandra – Chapter 10: "Always very nearly true"

With Matt away, it's left to Andrew and David discuss the truth and lies of the Unman's arguments. [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2025

S8E12 – Perelandra – Chapter 9: "The Venusian Frog Massacre"

Ransom follows an unnerving and bloody trail to Weston, and upon doing so, discovers his quest. An intellectual battle of cosmic consequence begins... [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2024

S8E11 – Christmas Special (2024)

Merry Christmas from your favourite Christmas elves! On today's episode, the co-hosts talk about life updates, recount holiday memories, and play fun seasonal games. [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2024

S8E10 – Perelandra – Chapter 8: "Riddles in the Dark"

Separated from the Green Lady and Weston, Ransom travels to another island where he hears riddles in the dark... [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2024

S8E9 – Perelandra – Chapter 7: “Weston’s New Look”

Ransom’s unlikely encounter with an old foe takes a disturbing turn… [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2024

S8E8 – Perelandra – Chapter 6: "Falling Like Lightning From Heaven"

Ransom and the Queen discuss planetary rules, go for a cruise, and encounter an old enemy who fell out of Deep Heaven... [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2024

#CSLewisReadingDay 2024!

Today is C. S. Lewis' birthday and we're going to celebrate C. S. Lewis Reading Day! Please share your favourite quotations on social media with the hashtag #CSLewisReadingDay! We're also going to be joined by special guests on some livestreams: 7-8pm (GMT) 7-8pm (EST) 7-8pm (PST) These livestreams will be available on our YouTube page, Facebook page, and Riverside.fm.

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2024

S8E7 – Perelandra – Chapter 5: "An Interview with a Lady" (Part II)

We complete the first conversation between Ransom and the Green Lady. [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024

S8E6 – Perelandra – Chapter 5: "An Interview with a Lady" (Part I)

In the first of two episodes on this chapter, Ransom and the Green Lady speak about "growing older", as well as the impact of the Incarnation. [Episode Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2024

Bonus – CS Lewis Reading Day Livestream - 2023 West Coast

On November 29th, 2024, the Pints With Jack celebrated Jack's 125th birthday in #CSLewisReadingDay. On the West Coast Livestram, the hosts were joined by the hosts of All About Jack, NarniaWeb, and Mere C.S. Lewis. [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2024

Bonus – CS Lewis Reading Day Livestream - 2023 East Coast

On November 29th, 2024, the Pints With Jack celebrated Jack's 125th birthday in #CSLewisReadingDay. We will be celebrating #CSLewisReadingDay again this year. If you're not already, please sign up for the mailing list for a chance to win free books that day! [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2024

S8E5 – Perelandra – Chapter 4: "The Island of the Green Lady"

Ransom meets a dragon, has a shower, eats some food, and makes contact with a green lady on a floating island... [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2024

S8E4 – Perelandra – Chapter 3: "A Vision of Venus"

In this episode Ransom describes his first impressions of Venus... [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2024

S8E3 – Perelandra – Chapter 2: "Ransom Returns"

Lewis packs Ransom into his coffin-like container and sends him to Perelandra. A little over a year later, Ransom returns... [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2024

S8E2 – Perelandra – Chapter 1: "Journey to Ransom's Cottage"

We begin "Perelandra", following C. S. Lewis as he makes his tormented journey to Ransom's cottage. [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2024

S8E1 – Perelandra – "Welcome to Season 8!"

Hello listeners and welcome to Season 8! This this season we will be returning to the Ransom Trilogy as we read the second book in the series, "Perelandra". [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2024

Bonus – That Hideous C. S. Lewis Podcast – Lewisian Themes

Today's episode is an interview which David gave on That Hideous C. S. Lewis Podcast where he discussed some key Lewisian themes with the host, Brian Shepherd. [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2024

Bonus – Marriage and Theosis

In honour of Matt’s recent nuptials, we’re replaying an episode from Season 1 on theosis. [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2024

S7E40 – "Season Finale"

We have finally reached the end of Season 7! David, Matt, and Andrew gather together one last time before their well-earned break to share their highlights of the past season and talk about Season 8...

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2024

S7E39 – GM – "MacDonald Month: George's Anthology (Part II)"

David, Matt, and Andrew wrap-up "MacDonald Month" by sharing some of their favourite quotations from the George MacDonald anthology assembled by C. S. Lewis. [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2024

S7E38 – GM – "MacDonald Month: George's Anthology (Part I)", After Hours with Dr. Kirstin Johnson

"MacDonald Month" wraps up with the first of two episodes on Lewis' book, George MacDonald: An Anthology. Today David is joined by MacDonald scholar, Dr. Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson, to discuss the Preface. [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2024

S7E37 – AH – "MacDonald Month: Reading George", After Hours with Jess Lederman

As we near the end of MacDonald Month, David sits down with Jess Lederman to discuss how to begin reading the Scottish author, and the help available at WorksOfMacDonald.com. [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2024

S7E36 – AH – "MacDonald Month: In the Age of Miracles", After Hours with Dr. Timothy Larsen

Dr. Timothy Larsen joins the show to talk about his new book, "George MacDonald and the Age of Miracles" to discuss Incarnation, Doubt, and Re-enchantment. [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2024

S7E35 – AH – “MacDonald Month: George's Music”, After Hours with Dr. Amanda Vernon

As part of MacDonald Month, David interviewed Dr. Amanda Vernon about the George MacDonald's relationship with music. [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2024

S7E34 – AH – "MacDonald Month: George's Fairy Tales", After Hours with Dr. Danny Gabelman

Dr. Danny Gabelman introduces us to the fairy tales of George MacDonald. [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2024

S7E33 – AH – "MacDonald Month: George's Theology", After Hours with Dr. Kerry Dearborn

Dr. Kerry Dearborn joins David to discuss the theology and imagination of George MacDonald. [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2024

S7E32 – AH – "MacDonald Month: George's Story", After Hours with Dr. Joyce McPherson

Dr. Joyce McPherson joins David to tell the story of George MacDonald, drawing from her biography called "Spiritual Sight: The Story of George MacDonald". [Show Notes]

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2024

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