Step into the vivid world of C.S. Lewis' 'Out of the Silent Planet' with Thornton and guest Andrew Lazo! 🌌 Join us as we journey alongside Dr. Elwin Ransom to the mysterious planet of Malacandra, where vibrant landscapes and strange creatures await. From the crimson skies to the jagged mountains, immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring adventure that awaits. Links referenced:The “Lost” C. S. Lewis Tapes (rabbitroom.com) A Cosmic Find in The Screwtape Letters - A Pilgrim in Narnia Andrew Lazo (mythoflove.net) Mere Christians: A C. S. Lewis Conference Tickets, Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite For your listening pleasure, the episode ends with Holst's Mercury. Connect with him on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@merecslewis⁠⁠⁠⁠, 'X' aka Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠@MereCSLewis⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email at merecslewis@gmail.com.⁠⁠ Send a voice message at this link.⁠⁠ Please like, rate, or subscribe. Check out the new ⁠⁠https://merecslewis.com/⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thor01/message

Thornton reads three captivating poems by our favorite legendary author: 'Evolutionary Hymn,' 'Prelude to Space,' and 'Science Fiction Cradle-Song.' Thornton handpicked these gems for their thematic resonance with the beloved Ransom trilogy. Connect with him on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@merecslewis⁠⁠⁠⁠, 'X' aka Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠@MereCSLewis⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email at merecslewis@gmail.com.⁠ Send a voice message at this link.⁠ Please like, rate, or subscribe. Check out the new ⁠https://merecslewis.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thor01/message

Jordan, from the Lesser-Known Lewis podcast, talks with Thornton about Lewis essay about faith, salvation, and aliens. Check out the LKL podcast at this link. Check out Jordan on Fargo here. Connect with him on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@merecslewis⁠⁠⁠⁠, 'X' aka Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠@MereCSLewis⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email us at merecslewis@gmail.com. Send a voice message at this link. Please like, rate, or subscribe. Check out the new https://merecslewis.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thor01/message

Thornton interviews the creative forces behind the Prince Caspian stage play. They talk about their love for Lewis, adaptation decisions, and the future of Lewis' work on stage. The play is running at the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C. from 01 March to 27 April, 2024. You can purchase tickets at this site. You can learn more about the Academy of Arts and Logos Theater at this site. Let's connect on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@merecslewis⁠⁠⁠⁠, 'X' aka Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠@MereCSLewis⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email us at merecslewis@gmail.com. Also, check out the new www.merecslewis.com where I've posted a review of the play. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thor01/message

Thornton and Andrew have a lovely talk with Nicole Stratton and Justin Swain about their stage adaptation of The Horse and His Boy. The discussion covers all things Narnia (including some breaking news), the creative process, and their philosophy of stage ministry. They performed their play at the Museum of the Bible from 20 January 2023 to 04 March 2023. Be prepared: the episode contains light spoilers for the play. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thor01/message

Thornton lays out the map for the new journey through Lewis' life and writings. He discusses the essay "On Stories" to learn what Lewis had to say about stories, characters, and plot. Connect with him on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@merecslewis⁠⁠⁠⁠, 'X' aka Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠@MereCSLewis⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email us at merecslewis@gmail.com. Check out the new www.merecslewis.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thor01/message

Thornton reviews the movie Surprised by Oxford which is inspired by Lewis' memoir Surprised by Joy. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for an exciting announcement. You can check out the movie here. You can buy the book here. Connect with us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@merecslewis⁠⁠⁠⁠, 'X' aka Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠@MereCSLewis⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email us at merecslewis@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thor01/message

Andrew and Thornton celebrate #CSLewisReadingDay with discussing their favorite passages of his works (Thornton discusses Chapter 3 and 4 of The Pilgrim's Regress and Andrew shares a part of the essay The Weight of Glory). Plus, they reflect on the first leg of their journey reading all his spiritual works. They give a peak into what's ahead for them and the podcast as well. You can check out the FB Live event here and view it at 7-8pm EST and 7-8pm PST on 29 November 2023. Connect with us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@merecslewis⁠⁠⁠⁠, 'X' aka Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠@MereCSLewis⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email us at merecslewis@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thor01/message

Andrew and Thornton discuss Lewis' last published book. The conversation covers favorite quotes and their own experiences with prayer. Episode Outline: Banter Background and Context Overview of the Book Criticisms of the Book Thoughts, Analysis, and Favorite Quotes References in Episode: ⁠C.S. Lewis Reading Day⁠ C.S. Lewis was Wrong about Psalm 23 Surprised by Oxford Connect with us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@merecslewis⁠⁠⁠, 'X' aka Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠@MereCSLewis⁠⁠⁠ or email us at merecslewis@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thor01/message

In preparation for #CSLewisReadingDay on 29 November, we will read some of our favorite C.S. Lewis poems. You can find out more about the Reading Day here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thor01/message

In preparation for #CSLewisReadingDay on 29 November, we will read some of our favorite C.S. Lewis poems. You can find out more about the Reading Day here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thor01/message

In preparation for #CSLewisReadingDay on 29 November, we will read some of our favorite C.S. Lewis poems. You can find out more about the Reading Day here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thor01/message

In preparation for #CSLewisReadingDay on 29 November, we will read some of our favorite C.S. Lewis poems. You can find out more about the Reading Day here. If you want to learn more about the Narnian Suite poem then click here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thor01/message

Andrew and Thornton discuss Lewis' most emotional work where he processes the loss of his wife, Joy. The conversation covers famous quotes from the text, if Lewis went through the five stages of grief, and how this prepares us for our own grief. Episode Outline: Banter Background and Context Overview of the Book Criticisms of the Book Mentions and References in Popular Culture Thoughts, Analysis, and Favorite Quotes References in Episode: C.S. Lewis Reading Day Music A Grief Observed by Heath McNeese A Grief Observed by muzeONE Connect with us on Instagram ⁠⁠@merecslewis⁠⁠, 'X' aka Twitter at ⁠⁠@MereCSLewis⁠⁠ or email us at merecslewis@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thor01/message

Andrew and Thornton serve as guests on the Lesser-Known Lewis podcast to talk about Lewis' essay "The Language of Religion". This is part 2 of 2. ⁠Check out Lesser-Known Lewis at their website⁠. Connect with us on Instagram ⁠⁠@merecslewis⁠⁠, 'X' aka Twitter at ⁠⁠@MereCSLewis⁠⁠ or email us at merecslewis@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thor01/message

Andrew and Thornton serve as guests on the Lesser-Known Lewis podcast to talk about Lewis' essay "The Language of Religion". This is part 1 of 2. Check out Lesser-Known Lewis at their website. Connect with us on Instagram ⁠@merecslewis⁠, 'X' aka Twitter at ⁠@MereCSLewis⁠ or email us at merecslewis@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thor01/message

Thornton interviews Lucas from Cartas de Narnia. They discuss the affect of Lewis on their lives, his influence on Brazil, and Lucas' favorite Lewis works i.e. The Discarded Image and Till We Have Faces. Stay tuned for more information on C.S. Lewis Reading day on 29 November 2023. You can connect with Lucas on Instagram at Cartas de Narnia or on 'X' aka Twitter at Cartas de Narnia. Connect with us on Instagram @merecslewis, 'X' aka Twitter at @MereCSLewis or email us at merecslewis@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thor01/message

Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's theory of "transposition". Like an orchestral score being transposed for a piano, so are higher i.e. spiritual experiences transposed into natural expressions. Episode Outline: Banter Background and Context Overview of the essay Thoughts and Analysis Close out Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis and merecslewis@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thor01/message

Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's thoughts on love. Lewis discusses the categories of love, love for humans and non-humans, and the four types of loves. Episode Outline: Banter Background and Context Book’s reception Overview of the Book Thoughts and Analysis Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis and merecslewis@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thor01/message

Andrew and Thornton journey through Lewis's thoughts on forgiveness. Lewis discusses the difference between excusing and forgiveness and what the Lord requires of us concerning forgiveness.  Episode Outline: Banter/The Horse and His Boy ticket discounts Background and Context Overview of the Book Thoughts and Analysis Andrew and Thornton's stories of forgiveness Connect with us on Twitter at @MereCSLewis and merecslewis@gmail.com. You can read the essay here: https://www.maitlandpres.org/post/cslewis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thor01/message