We explore four short letters to the editor by C. S. Lewis:"Must Our Image of God Go?" (1963)"Conflict in Anglican Theology" (1940)"A Village Experience," (1945)"Mr C. S. Lewis on Christianity" (1944)Find more Lesser-Known Lewis — Online: pintswithjack.com/lesser-known-lewisPatreon: patreon.com/lesserknownlewisInstagram: @lesserknownlewisFacebook: Lesser-Known Lewis PodcastEmail: [email protected] Design by Angus Crawford.Intro Music - Written by Jess Syratt, arranged & produced by Angus Crawford and Jordan Duncan.
May 6
54 min
Exploring the rest of this 1963 interview, "Cross-Examination", which C. S. Lewis gave to the Billy Graham Association, where Lewis discusses Biblical inspiration, how to foster an encounter with Jesus, and practice the spiritual disciplines.Find more Lesser-Known Lewis — Online: pintswithjack.com/lesser-known-lewisPatreon: patreon.com/lesserknownlewisInstagram: @lesserknownlewisFacebook: Lesser-Known Lewis PodcastEmail: [email protected] Design by Angus Crawford.Intro Music - Written by Jess Syratt, arranged & produced by Angus Crawford and Jordan Duncan.
Apr 8
1 hr 2 min
Exploring a 1963 interview C. S. Lewis gave to the Billy Graham Association, called "Cross-Examination" that covers topics from good advice for Christian writers, to liberalism in the Church, to the theology of conversion. Find more Lesser-Known Lewis — Online: pintswithjack.com/lesser-known-lewisPatreon: patreon.com/lesserknownlewisInstagram: @lesserknownlewisFacebook: Lesser-Known Lewis PodcastEmail: [email protected] Design by Angus Crawford.Intro Music - Written by Jess Syratt, arranged & produced by Angus Crawford and Jordan Duncan.
Mar 18
48 min
C. S. Lewis once wrote a preface to a translation of the Bible, "Modern Translations of the Bible" (1947). Here Lewis explains a tenant of reformation theology about scripture, that there ought to be translations in the vernacular of the day so that all may "read, mark, learn and inwardly digest" what the Holy Spirit has inspired in scripture. This essay explores theology around Bible translation, inspiration, and interpretation. We also dip into what Lewis wrote elsewhere about good translation and interpretation in the essays:"A Lectionary of Christian Prose from the Second Century to the Twentieth Century", "Odysseus sails again: The Odyssey", and"The Literary Impact of the Authorized Version"These can be found in "Image and Imagination," and "Selected Literary Essays"Find more Lesser-Known Lewis — Online: pintswithjack.com/lesser-known-lewisPatreon: patreon.com/lesserknownlewisInstagram: @lesserknownlewisFacebook: Lesser-Known Lewis PodcastEmail: [email protected] Design by Angus Crawford.Intro Music - Written by Jess Syratt, arranged & produced by Angus Crawford and Jordan Duncan.
Mar 4
1 hr 2 min
We explore Lewis' 1948 article "Priestesses in the Church?", where C. S. Lewis explains why he thinks women should not be ordained as Priests. We found his answer quite surprising as it has less to do with what a woman is, or can do, and more to do with what a Priest is, and is meant to do. In a worldwide debate that is ongoing and often very volatile, we find Lewis' contribution to the discussion unique and thought-provoking. We also touch on a part of Lewis' preface to his friend Austin Farrer's A Faith of Our Own (found in Image and Imagination, by C.S. Lewis).Find more Lesser-Known Lewis — Online: pintswithjack.com/lesser-known-lewisPatreon: patreon.com/lesserknownlewisInstagram: @lesserknownlewisFacebook: Lesser-Known Lewis PodcastEmail: [email protected] Design by Angus Crawford.Intro Music - Written by Jess Syratt, arranged & produced by Angus Crawford and Jordan Duncan.
Feb 18
1 hr 4 min
Exploring a 1949 article C. S. Lewis wrote, "On Church Music," in which he tackles the ongoing argument about musical style and quality in church and concludes that the best worship is when we dislike the style but sing anyway because our fellow brothers and sisters seem to be edified by it, for true worship is sacrifice. We include pieces from "Correspondence with an Anglican who Dislikes Hymns" (1946) and Lewis' review of The Oxford Book of Christian Verse (1940, published in Image and Imagination). Find more Lesser-Known Lewis — Online: pintswithjack.com/lesser-known-lewisPatreon: patreon.com/lesserknownlewisInstagram: @lesserknownlewisFacebook: Lesser-Known Lewis PodcastEmail: [email protected] Design by Angus Crawford.Intro Music - Written by Jess Syratt, arranged & produced by Angus Crawford and Jordan Duncan.
Jan 21
49 min
In this essay we explore three short pieces by C. S. Lewis which capture Lewis's heart to find, believe, live, and preach 'Mere Christianity'. The essay "Christian Reunion" is actually a piece he penned on the back of notes for his 1944 Mere Christianity broadcasts. We begin with an editorial letter, "The Holy Name" which Lewis wrote to a magazine in 1951, and another editorial back and forth Lewis was writing in 1949, published now as "The Church's Liturgy, Invocation, and Invocation of the Saints." Find more Lesser-Known Lewis — Online: pintswithjack.com/lesser-known-lewisPatreon: patreon.com/lesserknownlewisInstagram: @lesserknownlewisFacebook: Lesser-Known Lewis PodcastEmail: [email protected] Design by Angus Crawford.Intro Music - Written by Jess Syratt, arranged & produced by Angus Crawford and Jordan Duncan.
Jan 1
1 hr
Exploring Lewis's 1951 article on Christian Hope and it's meaning for today, where he asks the sobering questions, what if tonight was "The World's Last Night"? This essay on Christ's second coming provides us with some potent advent reflection, providing clear challenge to how we live, but also clear hope for those of us who are in Christ. Camille Parkman's song, "Deliverer / O Come O Come Emmanuel" can be found on Spotify and other music platforms for purchase or streaming.Find more Lesser-Known Lewis — Online: pintswithjack.com/lesser-known-lewisPatreon: patreon.com/lesserknownlewisInstagram: @lesserknownlewisFacebook: Lesser-Known Lewis PodcastEmail: [email protected] Design by Angus Crawford.
Dec 17, 2025
45 min
To celebrate C. S. Lewis Reading Day, we look at C. S. Lewis's editorial letter, "Canonisation," where he gives his hesitations with Anglicans adopting the process of canonising saints. We are joined by David Bates from the Pints with Jack podcast to offer a rejoinder to Lewis's hesitations from a Roman Catholic perspective. Find other C. S. Lewis Reading Day activities here.Find more from David Bates at the Pints with Jack Podcastand pintswithjack.comFind more Lesser-Known Lewis — Online: pintswithjack.com/lesser-known-lewisPatreon: patreon.com/lesserknownlewisInstagram: @lesserknownlewisFacebook: Lesser-Known Lewis PodcastEmail: [email protected] Design by Angus Crawford.Intro Music - Written by Jess Syratt, arranged & produced by Angus Crawford and Jordan Duncan.
Nov 29, 2025
57 min
The second half of an article from 1944, "Answers to Questions on Christianity," C. S. Lewis provides, well, answers... to questions... on Christianity. His focus is on the ordinary, everyday Christian trying to live out their faith in the modern world and workplace. He has in mind Christian questions about work and modern progress and practical theology. Find more Lesser-Known Lewis — Online: pintswithjack.com/lesser-known-lewisPatreon: patreon.com/lesserknownlewisInstagram: @lesserknownlewisFacebook: Lesser-Known Lewis PodcastEmail: [email protected] Design by Angus Crawford.Intro Music - Written by Jess Syratt, arranged & produced by Angus Crawford and Jordan Duncan.
Nov 12, 2025
1 hr 6 min
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