The Common Room – May
Andrew was extremely busy, so this month’s Common Room was just David and Matt. They discussed the recent Ecumenism Month this past April.
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S5E42 – Apologetics Month: “The Argument From Desire” – After Hours with Joe Heschmeyer
Lewis said that before he was six years old, he was “a votary of the Blue Flower”. The Blue Flower symbolized a life-long longing, “an unsatisfied desire which is itself more desirable than any other satisfaction”. Lewis used this idea in Mere Christianity to build The Argument From Desire, which Joe Heshmeyer discusses on today’s show as part of “Apologetics Month”.
S5E41 – Apologetics Month: “Why is there suffering?” – After Hours with Dr. Bethany Sollereder
Continuing with “Apologetics Month”, we turn to what is probably the most powerful argument in favour of atheism, what Lewis called “The Problem of Pain”. David interviews Oxford Professor, Dr. Bethany N. Sollereder about her book, “Why is there suffering?”
S5E40 – Apologetics Month: “The Magician’s Twin” – After Hours with Dr. John G. West
Today we begin “Apologetics Month”, examining some of Lewis’ favourite arguments for his worldview. We begin by discussing his views on science, scientism, and evolution with Dr. John G. West, editor of “The Magician’s Twin”.
S5E38 – “Removing The Dragon Skin”, After Hours with Jeremiah C. Braudrick
David interviewed Jeremiah C. Braudrick about his book, “Removing The Dragon Skin”, and how C.S. Lewis helped him reclaim his faith.
Skype Session with James Como
I called up James Como to talk about his new book, “Mystical Perelandra”.
S5E36 – Ecumenism Month: “Jewish Lewis” – After Hours with Dr. Yaakov Weinstein
Not all C.S. Lewis fans are Christian! Today David is joined by an Orthodox Jew, Dr. Yaakov Weinstein, to talk about his love of Lewis.
Where are the episodes?
David explains what happened to the missing episodes…
S5E35 – Ecumenism Month: “Baptist Lewis” – After Hours with Dr. Leighton Flowers
Leighton Flowers offers a Baptist and Provisionist perspective on C.S. Lewis.
S5E34 – Ecumenism Month: “LDS Lewis” – After Hours with Prof. Bruce Wilson Young
So far in this “Ecumenism Month”, we’ve spoken to Eastern Orthodox and Reformed Christians. Now it’s time to speak to a Mormon! Over a rather temperamental internet connection, David discusses Lewis with Professor Bruce Wilson Young from “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints” (LDS).