Best David Bates Matt Bush And Andrew Lazo Podcasts (2025)

Lewis was known for his Platonism, but what of Aristotle? Today, Matt sits down with returning guest Dr. Louis Markos to discuss the influence of this legendary Greek philosopher. [Show Notes]

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S8E25 – Perelandra – "Perelandra Retrospective" 56:07

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Since we've now finished all our Perelandra episodes, we thought we'd wrap-up with a book retrospective! [Show Notes]

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S8E24 – AH – "Mystical Perelandra", After Hours with Dr. James Como 47:39

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Dr. James Como returns to discuss his book "Mystical Perelandra" and the reluctant mysticism of C. S. Lewis. [Show Notes]

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S8E23 – AH – "Venusian Verse", After Hours with Dr. Don W. King 42:35

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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... [Show Notes]

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S8E22 – AH – "Jack and Gender", After Hours with Dr. Josh Herring 1:01:50

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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. [Show Notes]

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S8E21 – AH – "The Great Dance", After Hours with Junius Johnson 53:58

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David chats with theologian Dr. Junius Johnson, unpacking some important ideas in the final chapter of "Perelandra". [Show Notes]

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S8E20 – Perelandra – Chapter 17: "Blessed Be He" 56:49

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Ransom is swept up into The Great Dance... [Show Notes]

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S8E19 – Perelandra – Chapter 16: "I have seen Ares and Aphrodite" 57:09

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Ransom speaks to the ruling angels of Mars and Venus. [Show Notes]

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S8E18 – Perelandra – Chapter 15: "Ad Alta!" 50:32

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Ransom escapes his subterranean prison, and gets some much-needed R&R before ascending the mountain. [Show Notes]

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S8E17 – Perelandra – Chapter 14: "The Cave" 46:10

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Ransom's battle with the Un-man draws to an end, and our hero finds himself in disorienting darkness... [Show Notes]

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S8E16 – Perelandra – Chapter 13: "Deliver Us from Evil" 54:19

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As the Un-man flees, Ransom follows in hot pursuit of his nemesis... [Show Notes]

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S8E15 – Perelandra – Chapter 12: “Immortal Kombat” 51:58

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Ransom and the Un-man finally engage in combat! [Show Notes]

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Bonus – Reading Revisited 1:09:48

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David was invited onto the"Reading Revisited" podcast to introduce The Ransom Trilogy and to talk about his favourite books! [Show Notes]

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S8E14 – Perelandra – Chapter 11: "Let's Get Ready to Rumble!" 52:44

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Ransom wrestles with his inner self as he tries to discern his next move. [Show Notes]

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News – Travel, events, and sickness 1:08

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Just a quick message to say that we're still here and there'll be a new episode live tomorrow!

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S8E13 – Perelandra – Chapter 10: "Always very nearly true" 58:47

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With Matt away, it's left to Andrew and David discuss the truth and lies of the Unman's arguments. [Show Notes]

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S8E12 – Perelandra – Chapter 9: "The Venusian Frog Massacre" 59:13

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Ransom follows an unnerving and bloody trail to Weston, and upon doing so, discovers his quest. An intellectual battle of cosmic consequence begins... [Show Notes]

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S8E11 – Christmas Special (2024) 46:31

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Merry Christmas from your favourite Christmas elves! On today's episode, the co-hosts talk about life updates, recount holiday memories, and play fun seasonal games. [Show Notes]

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S8E10 – Perelandra – Chapter 8: "Riddles in the Dark" 59:50

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Separated from the Green Lady and Weston, Ransom travels to another island where he hears riddles in the dark... [Show Notes]

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S8E9 – Perelandra – Chapter 7: “Weston’s New Look” 1:08:28

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Ransom’s unlikely encounter with an old foe takes a disturbing turn… [Show Notes]

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S8E8 – Perelandra – Chapter 6: "Falling Like Lightning From Heaven" 57:26

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Ransom and the Queen discuss planetary rules, go for a cruise, and encounter an old enemy who fell out of Deep Heaven... [Show Notes]

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#CSLewisReadingDay 2024! 1:18

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Today is C. S. Lewis' birthday and we're going to celebrate C. S. Lewis Reading Day! Please share your favourite quotations on social media with the hashtag #CSLewisReadingDay! We're also going to be joined by special guests on some livestreams: 7-8pm (GMT) 7-8pm (EST) 7-8pm (PST) These livestreams will be available on our YouTube page, Facebook pa…

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S8E7 – Perelandra – Chapter 5: "An Interview with a Lady" (Part II) 36:47

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We complete the first conversation between Ransom and the Green Lady. [Show Notes]

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S8E6 – Perelandra – Chapter 5: "An Interview with a Lady" (Part I) 40:50

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In the first of two episodes on this chapter, Ransom and the Green Lady speak about "growing older", as well as the impact of the Incarnation. [Episode Notes]

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Bonus – CS Lewis Reading Day Livestream - 2023 West Coast 1:16:21

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On November 29th, 2024, the Pints With Jack celebrated Jack's 125th birthday in #CSLewisReadingDay. On the West Coast Livestram, the hosts were joined by the hosts of All About Jack, NarniaWeb, and Mere C.S. Lewis. [Show Notes]

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Bonus – CS Lewis Reading Day Livestream - 2023 East Coast 1:24:05

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On November 29th, 2024, the Pints With Jack celebrated Jack's 125th birthday in #CSLewisReadingDay. We will be celebrating #CSLewisReadingDay again this year. If you're not already, please sign up for the mailing list for a chance to win free books that day! [Show Notes]

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S8E5 – Perelandra – Chapter 4: "The Island of the Green Lady" 55:01

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Ransom meets a dragon, has a shower, eats some food, and makes contact with a green lady on a floating island... [Show Notes]

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S8E4 – Perelandra – Chapter 3: "A Vision of Venus" 57:46

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In this episode Ransom describes his first impressions of Venus... [Show Notes]

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S8E3 – Perelandra – Chapter 2: "Ransom Returns" 59:41

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Lewis packs Ransom into his coffin-like container and sends him to Perelandra. A little over a year later, Ransom returns... [Show Notes]

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S8E2 – Perelandra – Chapter 1: "Journey to Ransom's Cottage" 54:19

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We begin "Perelandra", following C. S. Lewis as he makes his tormented journey to Ransom's cottage. [Show Notes]

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S8E1 – Perelandra – "Welcome to Season 8!" 43:31

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Hello listeners and welcome to Season 8! This this season we will be returning to the Ransom Trilogy as we read the second book in the series, "Perelandra". [Show Notes]

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Bonus – That Hideous C. S. Lewis Podcast – Lewisian Themes 1:00:49

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Today's episode is an interview which David gave on That Hideous C. S. Lewis Podcast where he discussed some key Lewisian themes with the host, Brian Shepherd. [Show Notes]

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Bonus – Marriage and Theosis 43:45

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In honour of Matt’s recent nuptials, we’re replaying an episode from Season 1 on theosis. [Show Notes]

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S7E40 – "Season Finale" 48:09

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We have finally reached the end of Season 7! David, Matt, and Andrew gather together one last time before their well-earned break to share their highlights of the past season and talk about Season 8...

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S7E39 – GM – "MacDonald Month: George's Anthology (Part II)" 1:00:21

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David, Matt, and Andrew wrap-up "MacDonald Month" by sharing some of their favourite quotations from the George MacDonald anthology assembled by C. S. Lewis. [Show Notes]

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S7E38 – GM – "MacDonald Month: George's Anthology (Part I)", After Hours with Dr. Kirstin Johnson 1:20:56

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"MacDonald Month" wraps up with the first of two episodes on Lewis' book, George MacDonald: An Anthology. Today David is joined by MacDonald scholar, Dr. Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson, to discuss the Preface. [Show Notes]

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S7E37 – AH – "MacDonald Month: Reading George", After Hours with Jess Lederman 36:24

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As we near the end of MacDonald Month, David sits down with Jess Lederman to discuss how to begin reading the Scottish author, and the help available at WorksOfMacDonald.com. [Show Notes]

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S7E36 – AH – "MacDonald Month: In the Age of Miracles", After Hours with Dr. Timothy Larsen 44:20

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Dr. Timothy Larsen joins the show to talk about his new book, "George MacDonald and the Age of Miracles" to discuss Incarnation, Doubt, and Re-enchantment. [Show Notes]

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S7E35 – AH – “MacDonald Month: George's Music”, After Hours with Dr. Amanda Vernon 47:42

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As part of MacDonald Month, David interviewed Dr. Amanda Vernon about the George MacDonald's relationship with music. [Show Notes]

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S7E34 – AH – "MacDonald Month: George's Fairy Tales", After Hours with Dr. Danny Gabelman 53:10

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Dr. Danny Gabelman introduces us to the fairy tales of George MacDonald. [Show Notes]

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S7E33 – AH – "MacDonald Month: George's Theology", After Hours with Dr. Kerry Dearborn 46:23

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Dr. Kerry Dearborn joins David to discuss the theology and imagination of George MacDonald. [Show Notes]

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S7E32 – AH – "MacDonald Month: George's Story", After Hours with Dr. Joyce McPherson 31:13

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Dr. Joyce McPherson joins David to tell the story of George MacDonald, drawing from her biography called "Spiritual Sight: The Story of George MacDonald". [Show Notes]

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S7E31 – AH – "Why I Believe in Narnia", After Hours with James Como 46:34

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To wrap up Narnia Month, David interviews Dr. James Como about his book "Why I Believe in Narnia", a collection of essays and reviews about C. S. Lewis and his works.

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S7E30 – AH – "The Inkwell Chronicles," After Hours with J. D. Peabody 33:40

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J. D. Peabody takes David on a fantastical adventure with the Inklings, as they discuss his fictional children's series, "The Inkwell Chronicles". [Show Notes]