C.S. Lewis and the Bible w/ Dr. Leslie Baynes
How did C.S. handle Scripture in his various works—especially in The Chronicles of Narnia ? In this week's episode, co-hosts Dr. Jim Beitler...
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The Wade Center Podcast features interviews and discussions with scholars and figures related to Wade Center and our authors: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Dorothy L. Sayers, George MacDonald,...
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George MacDonald's Translations of Martin Luther's Hymns w/ Rev. Dr. Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
Did you know that George MacDonald translated German hymns written by none other than Martin Luther? In this week's episode, co-hosts Dr. Ji...
Filming the Lives of Lewis and Tolkien w/ Kirk Manton
The friendship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien has spawned many myths and inspired many lives. In this week's episode, co-hosts Dr. Jim Bei...
"Wardrobes and Rings: Through Lenten Lands with the Inklings" w/ Julia Golding and Malcolm Guite
You don't want to miss this episode! Join co-hosts Dr. Jim Beitler and Aaron Hill as they interview Julia Golding and Malcolm Guite to discu...
"The Way of Dante" w/ Dr. Richard Gibson
If you want to understand the writings of C.S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Charles Williams, you need to read Dante Alighieri's, The Divin...
Tish Harrison Warren on "What Grows in Weary Lands"
How can we trust a God that let's bad things happen to us? How can we worship in the ordinary and in the difficult times in life, even when...
Bonus: Tolkien's Films w/ Dr. Holly Ordway
Would J.R.R. Tolkien have approved of the recent Rings of Power series or Peter Jackson's The Hobbit trilogy? We couldn't resist asking Dr....
"Tolkien's Faith" w/ Dr. Holly Ordway
Millions explore and live inside of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy novels on a regular basis, but few study and examine his faith. Join co-hosts D...
The Downing's Return to Discuss "The Wages of Cinema"
Crystal L. and David C. Downing, former co-hosts of the podcast, return to discuss Crystal's latest book, The Wages of Cinema (IVP, 2025). J...
C.S. Lewis's Oxford w/ Dr. Simon Horobin
In addition to being his teaching home, Oxford was an integral part of C.S. Lewis's life. His drafty rooms in The New Building, his pastoral...
Did C.S. Lewis Believe in Evolution? w/ Dr. John Walton
Did C.S. Lewis believe in evolution or not? Join co-hosts Dr. Jim Beitler and Aaron Hill for a bonus episode where we ask this question of D...
Creation in C.S. Lewis's Fiction w/ Dr. John Walton
C.S. Lewis fictionalized the creation account in several of his novels, most notably in Perelandra and The Magician's Nephew . Join co-hosts...
Books Worth (re)Reading, Part 2
"At the end of all our exploring, we will arrive where we began and know the place for the first time." - "Little Gidding," T.S. Eliot Liste...
C.S. Lewis and Christian Witness w/ President Philip Ryken
Millions know him as a novelist and an Oxford Don, but C.S. Lewis's most lasting impact may be his role model as a Christian witness and eva...
Books Worth (re)Reading, Part 1
If this podcast is bound together by anything, it is a love of books—particularly, a love for books written by the Wade Center authors. Insp...
The Last Romantic w/ Dr. Jeffrey Barbeau
Sometimes the best way to understand an author is by exploring their conversation partners? Who are they responding to? In his recent Hansen...
The Mythmakers w/ John Hendrix
In addition to creating myths themselves, the friendship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien is the stuff of myth and legend. Join Dr. Jim Beit...
This Homeward Ache w/ Amy Baik Lee
In our anxiety-ridden age, we are all seeking a home where we feel safe, loved, and accepted. But what happens if no place on earth and no m...
The Wilderking Trilogy w/ Jonathan Rodgers
We're back! Join Dr. Jim Beitler, Director of the Marion E. Wade Center, and co-host Aaron Hill as they connect with Jonathan Rodgers, autho...
Listening to Creation w/ Dr. Kristen Page
We're back! Join Dr. Jim Beitler, Director of the Marion E. Wade Center, and co-host Aaron Hill as they sit down with Dr. Kristen L. Page to...