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S8E23 – AA – “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…

S8E22 – AA – “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.

The Common Room – April 2025 (“U.S.A”)
Someone has just become a United States citizen… Show Notes –

S8E21 – AH – “The Great Dance”, After Hours with Junius Johnson
David chats with theologian Dr. Junius Johnson to discuss the theological significance of the Great Dance in Perelandra.

Lewis and Tolkien: The Lost Road
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S8E20 – Perelandra – Chapter 17): “Blessed Be He”
Ransom is swept up into The Great Dance…

S8E19 – Perelandra – Chapter 16: “I have seen Ares and Aphrodite”
Ransom speaks to the ruling angels of Mars and Venus.

S8E18 – Perelandra – Chapter 15: “Ad Alta!”
Ransom escapes his subterranean prison, and gets some much-needed R&R before ascending the mountain.

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…