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Re-enchanting
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Michael Ward: re-enchanting... Planet Narnia

Justin and Belle talk to Michael about the Narnian universe, the nature of C.S. Lewis’ imagination, and more.

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Dr Michael Ward is a literary critic, theologian, and renowned C.S. Lewis expert – teaching at both the University of Oxford and Houston Christian University, in Texas. He is the author of books including Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis and After Humanity: A guide to C.S. Lewis The Abolition of Man.

Justin and Belle talk to Michael about the inner workings of the Narnian universe, the nature of Lewis’ imagination, and one of his most difficult works – The Abolition of Man.

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There’s more to life than the world we can see. Re-Enchanting is a podcast from Seen & Unseen recorded at Lambeth Palace Library, the home of the Centre for Cultural Witness. Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall engage faith and spirituality with leading figures in science, history, politics, art and education. Can our culture be re-enchanted by the vision of Christianity?

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Join Seen & Unseen for our next reader lunch

Back to school? We're discussing new starts. Thursday 19th September. Book now.

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Join Seen & Unseen for a Back to School reader lunch on Zoom.
Thursday 19th September 12.30-1.15pm

September is back to school, college and university for so many. Our next reader lunch, will discuss such new starts. Join us and regular Seen & Unseen writer Henna Cundill. As well as lecturing at Aberdeen University, she's written on the psychology of anxiety and school refusal. Join us. We’ll provide the chat, you just bring your lunch.

Numbers will be limited so book your place at the table now. The call will be on Zoom and will last for 45 minutes; we’ll send you login details nearer the time.