Best Malcolm Guite Podcasts (2024)

1
#168 Philip Tallon: What if God isn't good? 18:42

1h ago18:42

18:42

Did Lewis want to rewrite some of his earlier work on suffering in light of his own experience of pain and loss? Did Lewis doubt the existence of God or question his character during these times? What words of encouragement would Lewis give to those in the throes of suffering? Dr Philip Tallon, Associate Professor of Theology and Dean of The School…

1
#167 Philip Tallon: How do hell, the Fall and beauty fit into Lewis' theodicy? 24:49

17m ago24:49

24:49

How does Lewis perceive the Fall? Is he able to reconcile it with an evolutionary model? Where does the cross feature in The Problem of Pain? What did Lewis think of hell? In what ways does Lewis help us to recognise beauty and aesthetics in our discussions around theodicy? We continue our conversation with Dr Philip Tallon, Associate Professor of …

1
The Communion of Saints: Desert Mothers and Fathers 52:03

6h ago52:03

52:03

From the very beginning of The Practice, we have always appreciated the important lessons we can learn from various Christian traditions throughout the history of the Church. This summer, we will spend time learning about our sisters and brothers, some you may know and others you may not. We hope to not only learn about them, but also to listen to …

1
#166 Philip Tallon: Is pain a megaphone? 21:17

20m ago21:17

21:17

Can pain ever be good for us? What about children with cancer? How do we account for animal suffering? Will our pets be in heaven? Does our theology of heaven impact our thoughts around suffering? Dr Philip Tallon, Associate Professor of Theology and Dean of The School of Christian Thought at Houston Christian University, shares his thoughts about …

1
The Communion of Saints: Irenaeus 42:20

4h ago42:20

42:20

From the very beginning of The Practice, we have always appreciated the important lessons we can learn from various Christian traditions throughout the history of the Church. This summer, we will spend time learning about our sisters and brothers, some you may know and others you may not. We hope to not only learn about them, but also to listen to …

1
#165 Philip Tallon: Is pain a problem? 26:12

5d ago26:12

26:12

Dr Philip Tallon, Associate Professor of Theology and Dean of The School of Christian Thought at Houston Christian University, unpacks one of Lewis' earliest work of apologetics The Problem of Pain. What are the critiques of this book and can any of these challenges be overcome?+ Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545+ For m…

1
#164 Johan Erasmus: Coming to faith via Richard Dawkins and CS Lewis 34:46

12d ago34:46

34:46

Can Lewis still speak to us today? Following the death of his father as a child, Afrikaner pastor Johan Erasmus struggled to find a place where he could ask sceptical questions about faith, God and the Universe. During this time he discovered CS Lewis, but also Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris and Christopher Hitchens. You can hear more of his story in …

1
#163 Matthew Brown: What would Sigmund Freud and CS Lewis discuss? 36:08

19d ago36:08

36:08

Hollywood director Matthew Brown, who directed and co-wrote Freud's Last Session, shares his thoughts on two of the greatest minds of the 20th Century. The film, which features Sir Anthony Hopkins, Matthew Goode and Liv Lisa Fries, raises questions about the existence of God, the prevalence of human suffering and the perceived conflict between reli…

1
Walking in the Promised Land: Judges 42:03

1M ago42:03

42:03

In this recurring series, we are walking in the story of scripture, noticing the intricate way God’s story is woven together and shines a light on our own stories. Last year we began our journey walking in the beginning (Genesis 1-11), the blessing (Genesis 12-50), the exodus, and the wilderness. If you missed the previous series, you can check out…

1
#162 Alister McGrath: Is there still a place for Lewis in today’s society? 15:16

26d ago15:16

15:16

We continue our conversation with Professor Alister McGrath answering live questions, including who influenced Lewis’ faith journey, whether there’s an expiry date on his relevance and how Lewis has impacted Alister’s own theology. + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545+ For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our …

1
Walking in the Promised Land: The Conquest Narratives 49:07

1M ago49:07

49:07

In this recurring series, we are walking in the story of scripture, noticing the intricate way God’s story is woven together and shines a light on our own stories. Last year we began our journey walking in the beginning (Genesis 1-11), the blessing (Genesis 12-50), the exodus, and the wilderness. If you missed the previous series, you can check out…

1
#161 Alister McGrath: Your questions answered 17:50

1M ago17:50

17:50

Professor Alister McGrath joined Ruth Jackson for a webinar answering live questions about CS Lewis, including how Lewis used modern media, whether there is a "modern day Lewis" and how we navigate some of the potentially racist terms within his work.+ Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545+ For more shows, free ebook and ne…

1
Walking in the Promised Land: Joshua 40:16

2M ago40:16

40:16

In this recurring series, we are walking in the story of scripture, noticing the intricate way God’s story is woven together and shines a light on our own stories. Last year we began our journey walking in the beginning (Genesis 1-11), the blessing (Genesis 12-50), the exodus, and the wilderness. If you missed the previous series, you can check out…

1
#160 Malcolm Guite: Poetry and a baptised imagination 21:00

1M ago21:00

21:00

In this third and final part, Rev Dr Malcolm Guite, Life Fellow of Girton College, Cambridge University answers questions about CS Lewis on Narnia, The Pilgrim's Regress and poetry. This is taken from the Q&A after his presentation ‘A Little Incarnation: CS Lewis and the poetry of embodiment’, which was given at a CS Lewis symposium called Now We H…

1
A Morning with Malcolm Guite 42:20

1M ago42:20

42:20

In this gathering, the wonderful poet Malcolm Guite invited us to consider that the Light of the World is writing us into existence. For some additional resources, please visit our website. If The Practice Church is your home community, please join the Core Team. If The Practice Church has been meaningful to your journey, would you consider a tax-d…

1
Todd Talks: Committee on Diversity and Belonging 41:48

2M ago41:48

41:48

In this episode of Todd Talks, Dr. Todd Still sits down with Jenn Martinez-Ayala, Dr. Angel Santiago-Vendrell, and Dr. David Wilhite, members of the Truett Seminary Committee on Diversity and Belonging.By Truett Church Network

1
159 Malcolm Guite: The true myth 30:43

2M ago30:43

30:43

In the second part of his presentation, Rev Dr Malcolm Guite, Life Fellow of Girton College, Cambridge University shares his thoughts about Lewis' poem 'Reason', looking at his relationship with imagination and rationality. This talk was originally given at a CS Lewis symposium called Now We Have Faces, which was hosted by The CS Lewis Group at Uls…

1
#158 Malcolm Guite: Was Lewis a poet? 21:10

2M ago21:10

21:10

Rev Dr Malcolm Guite, Life Fellow of Girton College, Cambridge University shares his thoughts about Lewis' imaginative vision as a writer. This talk was originally given at a CS Lewis symposium called Now We Have Faces, which was hosted by The CS Lewis Group at Ulster University in coordination with English at Ulster. The title of Malcolm's present…

1
The Gift of Forgiveness: Cutting Ties with the Hurt 39:01

2M ago39:01

39:01

Forgiveness is a foundational characteristic of God's kingdom. We understand this easily when we consider our own forgiveness, but how often do we recognize this is also true of our forgiving one another? This month, we seek to respond to God's invitation to forgive as we have been forgiven. This week, Casey Tygrett invited us to consider how Mark …

1
#157 Kathy Keller: One of the last people to correspond with Lewis before his death 21:12

2M ago21:12

21:12

As we approach the one year anniversary of apologist Tim Keller's death on May 19th, we caught up with his wife Kathy Keller who corresponded with CS Lewis as a child. Why did she write to Lewis? How did he respond? What are some of the stories he shared with her? What was it like meeting Warnie Lewis? Plus, we hear the impact of CS Lewis and JRR T…

1
Practice of Forgiveness 23:36

3M ago23:36

23:36

This guided practice is a part of our series The Gift of Forgiveness. Forgiveness is a foundational characteristic of God's kingdom. We understand this easily when we consider our own forgiveness, but how often do we recognize this is also true of our forgiving one another? This month, we seek to respond to God's invitation to forgive as we have be…

1
The Gift of Forgiveness: Received When Given Away 47:43

3M ago47:43

47:43

Forgiveness is a foundational characteristic of God's kingdom. We understand this easily when we consider our own forgiveness, but how often do we recognize this is also true of our forgiving one another? This month, we seek to respond to God's invitation to forgive as we have been forgiven. This week, Father Michael continued our examination of Ch…

1
Beau Underwood and Brian Kaylor 33:14

2M ago33:14

33:14

Disciples of Christ Pastor Beau Underwood and religion journalist Brian Kaylor have written a new book, "Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism" that is out with Chalice Press. Be sure to use the code BAPODCAST on Chalice Press' website and get a percentage off the book.…

1
#156 Phil Knox: Lord All matey or Lord Almighty? 16:37

3M ago16:37

16:37

Did Jesus have favourites? What does good friendship look like? Can we can call God friend? Why does Lewis consider friendship "the most spiritual of loves"? Is Christian frienship greater than non-Christian friendship? Phil Knox, author of The Best of Friends concludes his conversation on Lewis and friendship.For Phil Knox on Unapologetic: https:/…

1
The Gift of Forgiveness: Surrendering Our Right to Get Even 52:18

3M ago52:18

52:18

Forgiveness is a foundational characteristic of God's kingdom. We understand this easily when we consider our own forgiveness, but how often do we recognize this is also true of our forgiving one another? This month, we seek to respond to God's invitation to forgive as we have been forgiven. We began our journey exploring the parable of the unmerci…

1
#155 Phil Knox: Are we allowed favourite friends? 16:46

3M ago16:46

16:46

Phil Knox, author of The Best of Friends, explores what Lewis said about friendship. Why have we neglected friendship? What lessons can we learn from Lewis? Should we treat all friends equally? For Phil Knox on Unapologetic: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-69-phil-knox-does-evangelism-matter/16302.articleFor Professor …

1
Todd Talks: Dr. Julio Guarneri 34:03

3M ago34:03

34:03

On this episode of Todd Talks, Dr. Todd Still sits down with Dr. Julio Guarneri, the Executive Director of the Baptist General Convention of TexasBy Truett Church Network

1
Pro Ecclesia: Valentin Sinii 39:37

3M ago39:37

39:37

In this episode of Pro Ecclesia, Jack Bodenhamer sits down with Valentin Sinii, President of the Tavriski Christian Institute in Ukraine. To support the Tavriski Christian Institute during these difficult times, you can follow the link below: https://tavriskichristianinstitute.breezechms.com/give/online…

1
#154 Lewis and Tolkien: The final years 21:30

3M ago21:30

21:30

What were the significant points of contention between Lewis and Tolkien? Where did they differ on theology? How did they respond to each other's fame? What did Tolkien think of The Narnia Chronicles? Why was Lewis' Letters To Malcolm so "horrifying" to Tolkien? Did these two Inklings fall out at the end of Lewis' life? For Holly: https://hollyordw…

1
Experiment in Joy: Fertile Ground 39:37

3M ago39:37

39:37

Joy is a foundational element of our faith. It connects us to God, ourselves and one another, it helps us endure difficult seasons, and it grounds our lives in the loving presence of God. This month, we will craft experiments to practice together that will help us deepen our capacity for joy. In the third week of our experiments we asked, what if G…

1
#153 The poet and the philologist: Lewis and Tolkien's early years 19:42

3M ago19:42

19:42

Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien’s Faith explores what Lewis and Tolkien thought of each other when they first met. How did their friendship blossom? Why was their conversation in Addison's Walk so significant to Lewis' journey back to Christianity? What influence did the two men have on each other?For Holly: https://hollyordway.com/+ Subscribe t…

1
An Experiment in Joy: Our Joyful God 41:57

4M ago41:57

41:57

Joy is a foundational element of our faith. It connects us to God, ourselves and one another, it helps us endure difficult seasons, and it grounds our lives in the loving presence of God. This month, we will craft experiments to practice together that will help us deepen our capacity for joy. In the second week of our experiments, Bethany Timmons r…

1
#152 Is ‘The Lord of the Rings’ a religious work? 20:21

4M ago20:21

20:21

Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien’s Faith explores what JRR Tolkien meant when he described The Lord of the Rings as a "fundamentally religious and Catholic work". Do we see any elements of his faith in the book? Is it possible to discern a theology? Are there any characters Tolkien identified with? plus, how does Leaf by Niggle relate to Tolkien'…

1
An Experiment in Joy 59:26

4M ago59:26

59:26

Joy is a foundational element of our faith. It connects us to God, ourselves and one another, it helps us endure difficult seasons, and it grounds our lives in the loving presence of God. This month, we will craft experiments to practice together that will help us deepen our capacity for joy. You can find the handout for crafting an experiment here…

1
#151 Holly Ordway: Trauma, Catholicism and romantic love 34:18

4M ago34:18

34:18

Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien’s Faith, shares some of the traumatic events in JRR Tolkien's life, such as the death of his parents during his childhood, his forbidden romantic love and his experience of the Great War. What would it have been like to convert to Catholicism? How did his guardian Fr Francis impact Tolkien's faith?For Holly: https…

1
Easter: Resurrection Hope 33:34

4M ago33:34

33:34

On Easter Sunday, we gathered to celebrate the risen Christ. This year we considered three great hopes of resurrection. First, Jesus is with us in our suffering. Second, God’s kingdom is present and available here and now, and finally, one day God’s kingdom will arrive in its fullness, God will make all things new and everything sad will become unt…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Malcolm Guite Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide