Best C.S. Lewis Institute Podcasts (2024)

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Struggling with Doubt – Dr. Keith Hess’s Story 1:02:57

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Keith Hess grew up in a Christian family but began to question whether or not what he believed was real or true. His doubts went unanswered for years until he was finally introduced to solid reasons for belief. Now a professor of philosophy and apologetics, Dr. Hess helps others find answers to the big questions of God and life. Resources Mentioned…

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Searching for the Real God – Carrie Sheffield’s Story 1:07:57

22d ago1:07:57

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Former skeptic Carrie Sheffield suffered abuse at the hand of her religious father and developed a skewed view of God. After years of questioning and searching, she finally found the unconditional love of God. Resources Mentioned by Carrie Counterfeit Gods by Tim Keller Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis Works of Deepak Chopra Resources by Carrie Book…

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Interview with Chris & Christy Hill 54:03

22d ago54:03

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See inside the day-to-day realities of this couple faithfully serving the least of these in the Ukraine. Chris & Christy Hill of Program for Humanitarian Aid talk with Larry about the orphans and other individuals they are caring for in Ukraine.By Hill Country Institute

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The Tone of Our Evangelism 21:06

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It’s important that we proclaim a clear and accurate message when we share the gospel. It’s also important that our tone matches the grace of our message. Paul tells us that our speech needs to be done with grace and salt. (See Col. 4:2-6). We need to know what he meant. Recommended Resources: Questioning Faith by Randy Newman (2024) Fool's Talk by…

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Searching for Truth – Dr. Kirk Shanahan’s Story 57:19

1M ago57:19

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Chemist and former atheist Dr. Kirk Shanahan began to see science's inability to answer big questions of life and the universe. It opened him up to the search for truth and the possibility of God.By Side B Stories

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Lee Strobel and the Question of Whether God is Real 38:41

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After writing many books on apologetics, Lee Strobel took a slightly different approach in his newest book to help people find the answer to this most important question, Is God Real? Resources: Is God Real? by Lee Strobel (2023) Lee Strobel's website The Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics Contagious Faith: Discover Your Natural …

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CS Lewis 13: The Great Divorce: Let Go of Lesser Things 54:30

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To enter the Terrestrial World, we must let go of all things Telestial. Then to enter the Celestial World, we must let go of all things Terrestrial.

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CS Lewis 14: The Great Divorce: Grief 54:34

1M ago54:34

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Grief can turn us to God or turn us against Him.

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CS Lewis 15: The Best of Everything Else 35:24

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Various quotations and teachings from other works by C.S. Lewis.

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Experiencing the Miraculous – Dave Rankin’s Story 1:03:23

2M ago1:03:23

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Former atheist Dave Rankin's difficult life experiences proved to him that God could not exist. Through his years of atheism, other surprising experiences awakened him to the possibility of something more than his atheism could explain. Episode Notes: Book(2012): 39 Years in the Wilderness, an Atheist Walk With God (available on Amazon Kindle)…

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Randy Newman and Jonathan Edwards and The Love of God 24:02

2M ago24:02

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Most Christians know of Jonathan Edwards and may have heard a quote or two of his. And they’ve been encouraged to read his writings. But he’s really hard to read. So getting help from George Marsden a great historian and biographer is key. This podcast digs into Edwards and what Marsden helps us see clearly. Resources: Marsden's long biography of E…

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Eternal Family 15: The Nail in the Sure Place 31:07

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One of the best descriptions of how to keep the sealing covenant is a symbol: the nail in the sure place, as described by Isaiah.

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Temple 15: Temple Blessings 53:48

2M ago53:48

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Temple attendance brings tremendous blessings into our lives. In this episode we name a few.

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Joshua Graham Interviewed on Hill Country Institute Live 58:00

2M ago58:00

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The Hill Country Institute is non-partisan; however, we like to talk to Christians who are in the political arena about how their faith impacts their approach to governance, how we develop and live as good citizens, and how we initiate and sustain gracious, respectful dialogue in our pluralistic culture. Josh Graham is an independent candidate for …

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General Robert Neller Interviewed on Hill Country Institute Live 58:00

2M ago58:00

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In this fascinating interview, Larry talks with General Robert Neller about Just War Theory; the increasing security risks our country faces from the alliance of China, Russia, and Iran; the importance of Allies to the United States; and our commitment to Ukraine from the time they gave up nuclear weapons. General Neller served in the U.S. Marine C…

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A Christian’s Journey through Skepticism – Adam Terry’s Story 1:11:09

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As a Christian, Adam Terry experienced an intellectual crisis of faith. His doubts and questions prompted an investigation to determine whether his beliefs were true. His journey through skepticism led him back to a more robust faith. Episode Notes: Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@curiouschristianity Adam's X (Twitter) account: @Cu…

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Eternal Family 14: The Book Filled With Names on the Altar 46:03

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In this episode, we examine the very reason this earth was create and what the means to each of us on a daily basis.

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Restoration 13: Race and the Prieshood 38:10

2M ago38:10

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In this episode we examine the circumstances behind the priesthood ban in the early days of the church.

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Temple 14: Make and Keep the Sealing Covenant 47:12

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There are two requirement to make our earthly families eternal. Often, we emphasize the wrong one.

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Samuel D. James and Digital Liturgies 39:52

2M ago39:52

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Digital technologies, the internet, Facebook, and many other means of connection are having their effects on us. They don’t just tell us what we should believe. (And that’s bad enough!) They also shape how we view ourselves, our world, and our God! Resources: Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age by Samuel D. James Digi…

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Eternal Family 13: The Rights of Children 42:52

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Oh how Heavenly Father and the Savior love children. To win the deepest appreciation from God, we simply need to love and protect a child. The Father has declared that they must be cared for of those responsible for them will stand accountable.

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Restoration 12: Temple Symbols 43:53

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Temple symbols help us better understand temple covenants and how to get out of the Terrestrial Room and enter the Celestial.

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Temple 13: The Temple Law of Consecration_The Outer Law 44:24

2M ago44:24

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In this episode we examine the outer law of consecration, the United Order in order to correct some misunderstandings of the coming law.

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CS Lewis 10: Mere Christianity/The Screwtape Letters: Love vs. Being in Love 48:07

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Since much of CS Lewis' comments in The Screwtape Letters relate to something we did not cover in Mere Christianity, in this episode, we go back and study the difference between "being in love" and "love."

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CS Lewis 11: The Great Divorce: The Painter 53:49

2M ago53:49

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Letting go of what others think of us is one of the most difficult tasks on our journey into the Celestial World.

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CS Lewis 12: The Great Divorce: The Red Lizard 45:19

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To allow Christ to kill our natural man, frees us from a lesser happiness we often hold on to at the expense of a much greater and more glorious joy.

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Secular Jew Finds Christ – Dr. James Tour’s Story 52:17

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From a secular Jewish home, scientific scholar and former skeptic Dr. James Tour encountered the love and reality of Jesus, and his life was immediately changed. Dr. James Tour's Resources: website: jmtour.com email: tour@drjamestour.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJamesTour Resources/authors recommended by Dr. Tour: The Gospel Passion of C…

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Eternal Family 12: The Role of Manhood and the Duty of Parents 32:41

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In this episode, we examine the divine role of manhood as well as the duty of parents.

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Restoration 11: Why Temples? Get Out of the Telestion Room 45:12

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To understand why we build temple, we need to look at our progression through the Telestial world, into the Terrestrial, and then into the Celestial.

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Temple 12: The Temple Law of Consecration_The Inner Law Part 2 46:27

3M ago46:27

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Continuing our discussion of the celestial attitudes about consecration, we examine 2 more.

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Dai Hankey and Gospel Hope for Weary Souls 26:39

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We hate to admit it (and that’s part of the problem) but, sometimes, we get tired - tired of serving God, tired of reading our Bible, tired of going to church. Dai Hankey has experienced all that kind of spiritual fatigue and has good lessons for those who need hope in the midst of exhaustion. Resources: Hopeward by Dai Hankey Red Community: combat…

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Eternal Family 11: The Role of Womanhood 37:02

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In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we do not believe that equality means sameness. We believe that men and women are equal, but the same. In this episode, we examine the divine role of womanhood.

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Restoration 10: Overcoming the Great Obstacle of Missionary Work 39:51

3M ago39:51

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While the Book of Mormom is the greatest tool of missionary work, It would simple not work to send everyone a copy. In this episode, we discuss why that is and how to overcome that obstacle.

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Temple 11: The Temple Law of Consecration_The Inner Law Part 1 44:37

3M ago44:37

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In order to obey the outward Law of Consecration, we must first have celestial attitudes about consecration. In this episode, we examine 3.

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Vlasta Zekulic Interviewed on Hill Country Institute Live 57:54

3M ago57:54

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In this interview with Dr. Vlasta Zekulic, Head of Strategic Issues and Engagements of the Supreme Allied Command Transformation of NATO, we discuss Dr. Zekulic's calling to military service and the challenging and rewarding career it can be for women, the role of her faith in her career, Just War Theory applied, the complexity of warfare today, an…

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From Hopelessness to Hope – Al Gascon’s Story 1:14:07

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Former atheist Al Gascon rejected God in light of his life struggles. His study of science further convinced him intellectually of what he felt personally, that God did not exist. Now, Al works as a pastor who spends his life helping others know that God is real. Resources mentioned by Al: Website: www.ccvbak.com…

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Eternal Family 10: Equal Partners 32:11

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In order to be equal partners with your spouse, you must choose an equal partner. In this episode, we examine a common mistake we often make while dating and why we should consider looking outside our comfort zone.

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CS Lewis 08: The Screwtape Letters: The Law of Undulation 48:16

3M ago48:16

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In Chapter of 8 of The Screwtape Letters we look and how the Lord and the Devil both use the troughs of our lives.

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CS Lewis 09: The Screwtape Letters: Humilty 54:52

3M ago54:52

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In Chapter 14 or The Screwtape Letters, we eample humility. It is not an act of humility to tear yourself down.

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Aaron Welty and The Heroics of Weakness 39:19

3M ago39:19

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The Bible tells us a lot about weakness and how God uses the weak to display his greatness and his strength. But we don’t like this theme very much. Aaron Welty explores this important idea and how he sees it play out in movies, stories, comic books and his life. Resources: Articles by Aaron Welty The Belfast Oxford Tour Surprised by Joy by C.S. Le…

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Eternal Family 09: Adam's Rib 43:28

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The Lord taught a pattern of marriage in the symbolism of Eve being taken from Adam's rib.

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Restoration 09: Missionary Work 45:09

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The Lord revealed, in the Book of Mormon, what all members need to understand about missionary work: The Ammon approach vs. the Aaron approach.

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Temple 10: The Temple Law of Chastity 40:38

3M ago40:38

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How is the temple Law of Chastity different that the chapel Law of Chastity. In the class we explore the whole union required of the temple covenant.

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“From Addiction to Redemption” – Stephen McWhirter’s Story 59:35

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Former atheist Stephen McWhirter rejected God because of Christian hypocrisy and abuse. Looking for comfort, he plunged into drug addiction. After an encounter with Christ, he left his skepticism and addiction behind and spends his life in leading others to Jesus. Stephen's Resources: Website https://worshipjesus.life Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/…

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CS Lewis 06: Mere Christianity: Where Christ is Leading Us 58:31

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In Book 4 of Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis describes where Christ is leading us. If we do not understand what He is doing, we might start puching back. He is not building the house we thought. He is leading us to be little Christs.

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CS Lewis 07: Mere Christianity: Do Not Be Content With Niceness 56:46

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In Book 4 of Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis warns us to not be content with niceness. Good and nice is not the goal to which Christ is leading us and might actually get in the way.

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Eternal Family 08: Work and Rest and the Family 32:48

4M ago32:48

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Successful marriages and families are built upon principles of the Gospel. In this episode we discuss the balance between work and rest.

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Restoration 08: The Church and the Abrahamic Covenant 45:33

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On April 3, 1836, Elias appreared in the Kirtland Temple and restored the covenant and dispenstation of Abraham. In this class we explore the implications of that event.

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Temple 09: The Temple Law of the Gospel: Keep It Simple 53:10

4M ago53:10

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Jesus presented His gospel to the Nephite. It is simple. We need to be careful to not make it more complicated than it is.

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Randy Newman and Questioning Faith 16:36

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The challenges of proclaiming the gospel in our doubt-filled times continue to grow. But we can incorporate numerous strategies for reaching people who are far from belief. This episode explores three. Resources: Questioning Faith by Randy Newman (2024) Strategies for Pre-Evangelism video lecture series with Randy Newman…

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