The CS Lewis Podcast #171 Alister McGrath: Spiritual disciplines, young people and the academy

2024-08-19T17:00:00+01:00

Professor Alister McGrath continues to explore how we can use CS Lewis as a resource for our Christian life. How did Lewis’ conversion change his life? What habits did he put in place to establish a rhythm of life for his faith? In what ways does Lewis speak to Christian academics? What inspiration can writers draw from Lewis? Does he offer any advice for young people living out their Christian faith today?

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