the chronicles of narnia

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Today's Cocktails & Classics episode is a somewhat unserious (& slightly intoxicated) summary of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis.

Editor's Note: There's several "slip-up's" in this episode when referring to this book - oftentimes Sarah used the title "The Chronicles of Narnia" when she meant to say "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" (as "The Chronicles of Narnia" refers to the series as a whole).

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We're thrilled to welcome back Dr. Hal Poe, an esteemed scholar who has delved deep into the life and faith of C.S. Lewis. The conversion of Lewis, a towering figure in the English-speaking world, serves as the centerpiece of our discussion today. We embark on an exploration of his spiritual journey, a voyage that saw him transition from agnosticism to belief, a transformation beautifully detailed in his seminal work 'Mere Christianity'. Together, we also dissect his three-part biography, paying particular attention to the pivotal middle years where his faith truly took root.

Our discussion takes a turn down the lanes of Lewis's childhood, where the seeds of his eventual conversion were sown. We argue that his early church-going habits, coupled with his deep-dive into Latin and classical literature, played a formidable role in his spiritual development. We also take a moment to reflect on the profound influence of his teacher Kirk Patrick, a staunch materialist, and the overwhelming grief he experienced with the loss of his mother at a tender age.

Closing our conversation, we marvel at the profound impact of literature on Lewis's faith. His scholarship in courtly tradition, gallantry, and chivalry, as gleaned from the pages of classical literature, led him to perceive the Christian story in a fresh light, paving the way for his conversion. In a world increasingly convinced of the alleged conflict between faith and science, we analyze Lewis's counter-argument using his essays and books, such as The Abolition of Man and That Hideous Strength. As we wrap up, we ponder on what Lewis might have to say about our modern era and how his voice continues to resonate with relevance today. Join us for this enlightening journey into the life and faith of C.S. Lewis.

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A sermon by Jamie Howison for the Third Sunday in Eastertide, 2023, on Luke 24:13-35, in which the Emmaus Road resurrection story bumps up against C.S. Lewis's Narnia books.

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The Feminine and Luna

Jill and the Woman at the Well

The Witch's Witchcraft

Fairy and Myth

The Beginning of the End of the Underworld

The Harrowing of Hades

The Lesson Learned

The Kingly Blessing

The Resurrection of the Dead

The Great Witches of Education and Politics 

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Contra Mundum Swagger

Feller of Trees Blog (Transcript)

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Summary

On Noble Death

Calormene Salvation

Further Up, And Further In

The Little Stable

Saint Athanasius Church

Contra Mundum Swagger

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Feller of Trees Blog (Transcript)

A.CARD here, and today, we’re gonna dive into the world of Narnia and how I was introduced to it as a child. I’ll discuss the books, obviously, the made for TV films, movies, video games and the fan-made ode to Lewis 8th book unpublished...I forgot to mention the cartoon movie from the late 1970's!

Here's the YouTube link: https://youtu.be/21kGKUgQHAA

The Stone Table (book 8/unpublished) Article:
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/mar/19/francis-spufford-pens-unauthorised-narnia-novel

The Chronicles of Narnia (boxset) 1973:
https://www.amazon.com/Chronicles-Narnia-Boxed-Seven-Paperback/dp/B007RL3KAM

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In this episode, English professor Gary Tandy hosts author Joseph Pearce in a discussion about prominent Christian authors in the 20th century, their conversion stories, and how faith is revealed in fantasy literature. Why were the relationships between J.R.R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, and other authors of their time significant in the world of literature?

Joseph Pearce is an internationally acclaimed author of many books. He's also director of Book Publishing at the Augustine Institute, and editor of the St. Austin Review, series editor of the Ignatius Critical Editions, senior instructor with Homeschool Connections, and senior contributor at the Imaginative Conservative.

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Dr. Gary Tandy serves as chair of the Department of English and Theatre at George Fox University and teaches British Literature Survey, Shakespeare, Technical Writing, Studies in Writing, and Advanced Studies in British Literature. He's written and presented extensively on the works of C.S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, and the Inklings. Gary's PhD is in rhetoric and writing from the University of Tulsa, where he also studied modern British literature and literary modernism. He earned his MA in English from The University of Tennessee, where his emphasis was early American literature.

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Jack was known as a writer, scholar and theologian who is widely regarded as one of the most influential authors of the 20th. Century. 

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Act One Podcast - Episode 21 - Interview with Actor Max McLean and Director Norman Stone of the new film, THE MOST RELUCTANT CONVERT.

THE MOST RELUCTANT CONVERT features award-winning actor Max McLean as the older Lewis and Nicholas Ralph – breakout star of PBS Masterpiece’s All Creatures Great and Small – as young Lewis. Beautifully filmed in and around Oxford this engaging biopic follows the creator of The Chronicles of Narnia from the tragic death of his mother when he was just nine years old, through his strained relationship with his father, to the nightmare of the trenches of World War I to Oxford University, where friends like J.R.R. Tolkien challenge his unbelief. Written for the screen and directed by two-time Emmy and BAFTA winner Norman Stone (BBC’s Shadowlands), The Most Reluctant Convert brings to life the spiritual evolution of one the 20th century’s sharpest minds and keenest wits.

Tickets for the film can be purchased online or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S., Canada and the UK will be able to enjoy the event in select movie theaters through Trafalgar Releasing. For a complete list of theater locations and to purchase tickets, visit www.CSLewisMovie.com (theaters are subject to change).

ABOUT MAX MCLEAN
Max McLean is an award-winning actor and founder and artistic director of New York City-based Fellowship for Performing Arts. FPA produces theatre and film from a Christian worldview meant to engage diverse audiences. Recent FPA productions in New York City include The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, C.S. Lewis Onstage: The Most Reluctant Convert. Each was either adapted for the stage or written by Max McLean. Other New York productions include Paradise Lost, Shadowlands, A Man for All Seasons and Martin Luther on Trial. Many of these productions have toured at major venues across the country and have been seen by nearly a million people.

As an actor, Max created the roles of Screwtape (New York, London, national tour), C.S. Lewis in The Most Reluctant Convert (New York, national tour) and Mark in Mark’s Gospel for which he received a Jeff Award – Chicago theatre’s highest honor.  Max’s work has been cited in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, CNN, The Guardian and The Boston Globe among many others.  His narration of The Listener’s Bible published by HarperCollins and Biblica has received four Audie Award nominations from the Audio Publishers Association.

ABOUT NORMAN STONE
Norman Stone is a double BAFTA and EMMY Award winning writer, producer and director known for SHADOWLANDS (1986), THE FINAL FIX (2020) and INTO THE RAINBOW (2017). He is married to Scottish broadcaster, Sally Magnusson. Norman has headed up 1A Productions since 1992. Over the years, 1A has gained a reputation for high quality and inventive productions, as well as garnering many international awards and acclaim. 1A has also worked with many of the finest names in the acting and film-making worlds, creating a slate of films and programming which run from top class television dramas, series and documentaries, to music videos and big screen movies.

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Do Colleen and Rebecca know anything about The Chronicles of Narnia? Why does it matter? 

Join Allison and Alyssa, co-hosts of Books Before Liquor, Never Been Sicker, as they re-read books from their childhood as adults with new perspectives, aided, of course, by “adult juice” (liquor). Today, they are reading The Magician's Nephew, The Horse and His Boy, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle, by C.S. Lewis.

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Join Allison and Alyssa, co-hosts of Books Before Liquor, Never Been Sicker, as they re-read books from their childhood as adults with new perspectives, aided, of course, by “adult juice” (liquor). Today, they are reading The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, by C.S. Lewis.

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11. Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis

10. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis

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Saint Athanasius Church

Feller of Trees Blog (Transcript)

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14. The Magician’s Nephew by C. S. Lewis

13. The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis

12. The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis

Contra Mundum Swagger

Saint Athanasius Church

Video Version

Feller of Trees Blog (Transcript)

“I’m never going to say I can’t do it. I’m never going to say maybe. I’m never going to say I don’t think I can. I can, and I will,” said Nadiya Hussain when she won The Great British Bake Off—and the hearts of everyone watching. Nadiya has become quite the phenomenon since her 2015 win, going on to film multiple TV programs, bake a cake for the Queen, and write two cookbooks in the U.K. One of them, Time To Eat, launches in the U.S. this week and it’s designed for busy folks like herself. It’s also the companion to her Netflix series of the same name. Nadiya chats with host Kerry Diamond about her meteoric rise, her mental health battles, her childhood, and more on the eve of Time To Eat’s launch. Tune in and learn why she’s beloved for so much more than just her baked goods. 

Thank you to the folks at Kerrygold for supporting today’s show.

Plus, tune in to hear why Sarah Stribling, head of R&D at Greyston Bakery and sole proprietor of Sophisticated Sugar Cake Design, thinks Einav Gefen, the executive corporate chef for Unilever Food Solutions, is the Bombe!

In this Rant/Rave episode, Caroline and Conor passionately defend two of their more unpopular Disney opinions. Do you agree with Caroline that Merida and Disney/Pixar's Brave are so awful they're beyond redemption? Or maybe you think that Conor is, in fact, the only person who still thinks about The Chronicles of Narnia films (and for good reason)?


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In their first Splanchnics book club episode, Clare and Hannah talk about C.S. Lewis' final work of long fiction: Till We Have Faces, a retelling of the Cupid and Psyche myth.

Intro and outro music (“Splanchnics Riff)” composed and performed by Clare T. Walker.