C.S. Lewis
Mentioned in 76 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
An Irish-British Christian apologist, theologian, and author whose works—including the Narnia series and *Till We Have Faces*—are frequently cited across podcasts for exploring faith, suffering, moral philosophy, and the coherence of Christian worldview. Podcasters reference his theological frameworks (such as the "Liar, Lunatic, or Lord" trilemma), his insights on joy and desire, and his perspectives on evil and divine purpose. His intellectual approach to Christianity and enduring friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien continue to attract contemporary audiences seeking depth in discussions of faith and meaning.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
John Mark Comer Teachings · Apr 13, 2026
Into the Quiet
“Referenced for writings on noise and hurry's effect on spiritual life, particularly Screwtape Letters”
Focus on the Family with Jim Daly · Apr 13, 2026
The Spiritual Battle for Your Marriage
“Referenced for 'The Screwtape Letters' as framework for understanding subtle demonic manipulation tactics”
Breakpoint · Apr 13, 2026
Morality by What Standard?
“Quoted on necessity of establishing natural law understanding before discussing gospel and moral decay”
Boring History for Sleep · Apr 12, 2026
The Complete History of Hell — 5,000 Years of Demons, Punishment, and the Afterlife 🔥 | Boring History for Sleep
“Developed free will defense of hell, arguing doors locked from inside, and depicted hell in The Great Divorce”
Everyday Homesteading · Apr 11, 2026
Nature Deficit Disorder (Why Your Kids Need a Garden)
“Referenced for concept of Storgi love (familiar love) as it relates to children's connection with gardens and seasons”
I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST · Apr 10, 2026
Can You REALLY Follow Jesus and Stay Silent on Politics? with Pastor Josh McPherson
“Referenced for argument that democracy requires biblical belief in human sinfulness and need for power distribution”
I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST · Apr 3, 2026
Did Jesus REALLY Rise from the Dead? TOP 4 Reasons to Believe with Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston
“Quoted by Dr. Johnston on the centrality of resurrection to Christian preaching and faith”
Pints With Aquinas · Apr 2, 2026
Yes, the Resurrection IS a Historical Fact | Ft. Dr. Trent Dougherty | Last Call Ep. 8
“Referenced for observations about literary tropes in historical narratives regarding recognition scenes”
Kermode & Mayo’s Take · Apr 2, 2026
Level up or game over for SUPER MARIO GALAXY?
“Subject of Shadowlands play starring Hugh Bonneville; discussed for themes of love, loss, and grief”
Live Free with Josh Howerton · Mar 30, 2026
SHROUD OF TURIN: Physical EVIDENCE for the Body of JESUS!? (ft. Dr. Jeremiah Johnston) | Live Free with Josh Howerton
“Kept shroud image above mantelpiece in Oxford bedroom; wrote letter about shroud's value”
Live Free with Josh Howerton · Mar 23, 2026
How can a LOVING God send people to HELL!? | Live Free with Josh Howerton
“Referenced for quote on two options: 'Thy will be done' to God or God saying 'thy will be done' to person”
Fresh Air · Mar 21, 2026
Best Of: Harrison Ford / Novelist Francis Spufford
“Wrote Narnia series; Francis Spufford wrote Nonesuch partly as a loving argument with Lewis's treatment of female character Susan”
Daily Rosary Meditations | Catholic Prayers · Mar 20, 2026
St. Photina 2026
“Referenced for his definition and philosophy of friendship as shoulder-to-shoulder pursuit of good things”
Fresh Air · Mar 18, 2026
The Blitz, romance, and time-traveling fascists
“Narnia series author whose work influenced Spufford's literary career and whom he engages with in Nonesuch”
Impact with Eddie Wilson · Mar 10, 2026
52 - Who You Become Under Pressure | The Leadership Test No One Can Fake
“Author of 'The Abolition of Man' essays; framework of three types of men (self-oriented, approval-driven, integrated) forms the entire conceptual foundation of the episode”
Digital Social Hour · Mar 5, 2026
“Men Are Tr$sh… But Women Are Equal?” | Lily Kate | DSH #1847
“Referenced for writings on how bad and good decisions compound over time”
Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin · Mar 2, 2026
Jesus Wants to Reward You - Matthew S2E4
“Quoted on the theme that God finds our desires not too strong but too weak, establishing theological foundation for reward-based motivation”
Greg Laurie: A New Beginning · Mar 1, 2026
Dealing with Doubt | Sunday Message
“Quoted regarding hell: 'The gates of hell are locked from the inside'”
Breakpoint · Feb 27, 2026
The State of the Union, Backtracking on Trans Surgeries, Student Mental Health, More Religious Harassment in Colorado and Did Jesus Have a God Complex?
“Referenced for trilemma argument on Jesus's claims; critiqued 'patronizing nonsense' of reducing Jesus to moral teacher”
Focus on the Family with Jim Daly · Feb 27, 2026
Learning to Delight in the Presence of Jesus
“Referenced author whose concept of life as worship and adoration is discussed in context of spiritual practice”
Breakpoint · Feb 27, 2026
We Want to Believe
“Author cited for the concept that human desires point to transcendent reality beyond the material world”
Breaking Bread with Tom Papa · Feb 25, 2026
Episode 308 - Craig Ferguson
“Christian apologist quoted on evolution and miracles; discussed regarding faith and science”
John Mark Comer Teachings · Feb 23, 2026
Singing Prayer (ft. Alex Rettman) | Prayer E5
“Author quoted on the relationship between praise and the completion of enjoyment”
Pints With Aquinas · Feb 20, 2026
Why Your Lent ALWAYS Falls Apart (And How to Fix It) | Ft. Brian Holdsworth
“Author cited for depicting vice-consumed characters in The Great Divorce as illustration of appetite-dominated existence”
Blurry Creatures · Feb 17, 2026
EP: 400 Hell, the 80s, and the Family of God with Kirk Cameron
“Referenced for theological perspectives on hell, the nature of evil, and the concept of moral law written on human hearts”
John Mark Comer Teachings · Feb 16, 2026
Unanswered Prayer | Prayer E4 (From the Archive)
“Quoted on miracles being rare and the necessity of stable natural laws for a functioning world”
Unashamed with the Robertson Family · Feb 13, 2026
Ep 1269 | The Robertsons Turn a Middle-School Dance Into a Prayer Breakthrough
“Primary subject of episode; Christian apologist and author whose prayer struggles, conversion, and theological insights are analyzed throughout”
The Shawn Ryan Show · Feb 12, 2026
#279 Wes Huff - This Might Be the Most Important Biblical Discovery of the 20th Century
“Theologian and author; quoted extensively on faith, joy, and Christian worldview coherence”
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs · Feb 12, 2026
Living the Yes: Spiritual Battles, Healing Prayers, and a Stronger Faith with Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins (Pt. 2) — Episode 1032
“Christian author cited as example of obedience with delayed understanding of impact and legacy”
Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies · Feb 11, 2026
Which Path Will You Choose?
“Referenced alongside Origen for understanding how divine love becomes torment without developed capacity to love”
Built 4 More · Feb 10, 2026
When Suffering Becomes Calling – Dylan Mandell, Pastor Joby Martin & Denny Thompson
“Christian apologist; quoted on hell throwing a party when he dies because they won't fight him anymore”
The Literary Life Podcast · Feb 10, 2026
Episode 315: "Don Juan" by Moliere, Introduction and Act 1
“Author of Narnia series, particularly 'The Horse and His Boy,' which draws from Persian literary traditions and is subject of upcoming HHL webinar”
Backlisted · Feb 10, 2026
Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis
“Irish-British author and theologian whose 1956 novel Till We Have Faces is the primary subject of discussion and analysis”
Jesus People Podcast · Feb 9, 2026
Jay Stringer on The Journey to Understanding Our Behaviors | The Jesus People Podcast Episode 58
“Author and Christian apologist; friendship with Tolkien cited as example of fully developed individuals creating beautiful collaboration”
BibleProject · Feb 9, 2026
Final Instructions and a Soaring Doxology
“Referenced for his conception of time and narrative in The Last Battle, paralleling Jude's eternal perspective”
The Church of Eleven22 · Feb 9, 2026
Beatitudes - Mountain to Mountain - Matthew S2E1
“Referenced for his observation that unfulfilled desires suggest humans were made for another world”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · Feb 6, 2026
Ep 1299 | Matthew West Isn’t Afraid of the Online Mob. Here’s What Changed Him
“Author whose quote about God's presence in the present moment was cited as encouragement for overcoming future anxiety.”
Unashamed with the Robertson Family · Feb 6, 2026
Ep 1264 | Why Intimacy with God & Their Wives Is So Hard for Christian Men
“Central subject of discussion; Christian apologist and author whose conversion story and theological framework are analyzed in detail”
Unashamed with the Robertson Family · Feb 5, 2026
Ep 1263 | The Robertsons Warn the Epstein Files Unmask a Rotten Culture & Ancient Evil
“Theologian whose works 'The Screwtape Letters' and 'The Great Divorce' are discussed regarding God's wrath and consequences of evil”
The Dr. Josh Axe Show · Feb 5, 2026
Kirk Cameron Speaks Out on Hell, Demons & the Dark Side of Hollywood
“Intellectual Christian thinker young people are returning to for theological depth and rational faith”
Unashamed with the Robertson Family · Feb 4, 2026
Ep 1262 | Are Demons, the Devil & Spiritual Warfare Real or Just Symbolic?
“Theologian and author whose work on suffering and the crucifixion is being studied alongside the podcast series”
The Holy Post · Feb 4, 2026
706: The Second Slap plus Leah Libresco Sargeant
“Theologian cited for his letter on gendered experience and the impossibility of transcending sexual difference through avoiding parenthood”
Timcast IRL · Feb 3, 2026
THEY CAN'T HIDE ANYMORE w/ Auron MacIntyre & Adam Johnson
“Philosopher cited as example of intellectual path to Christian faith”
Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life · Feb 2, 2026
Contentment
“Christian apologist whose concept of 'sehnsucht' (blissful longing) illustrates universal human spiritual hunger”
The Charlie Kirk Show · Feb 1, 2026
"Women Will Follow Where Men Lead" — Charlie on the Man Rampant Podcast
“Christian apologist; Kirk cites his writings on miracles and atheist conversion patterns”
Unashamed with the Robertson Family · Jan 30, 2026
Ep 1259 | Why the Robertsons Reject the Idea That Pro-Life Is Just an Opinion
“Primary subject; Christian apologist and author whose conversion journey and philosophical works are analyzed throughout the episode”
The BEMA Podcast · Jan 29, 2026
494: Vice & Virtue — Love
“Christian author referenced regarding different Greek words for love and their theological significance.”
Unashamed with the Robertson Family · Jan 27, 2026
Ep 1256 | Mia Gives Jase a Family Wake-Up Call & a Much Needed Reality Check
“Referenced as example of intellectual Christian whose faith deepened through resting in God's story rather than circular theological reasoning”
The Literary Life Podcast · Jan 27, 2026
Episode 313: The Tower and the Ruin with Dr. Michael Drout
“Tolkien's lifelong friend and fellow Inkling; wrote positive early review of The Lord of the Rings; influenced by Tolkien's Christian worldview”
Unashamed with the Robertson Family · Jan 23, 2026
Ep 1254 | Phil Robertson Wept at Auschwitz Concentration Camp & Why Moral Truth Matters
“Central subject; Christian apologist whose moral argument and conversion narrative form the episode's primary focus”