After Hours Episode Archives

S8E24 – AA – “Mystical Perelandra”, After Hours with Dr. James Como

Dr. James Como returns to discuss his book “Mystical Perelandra” and the reluctant mysticism of C. S. Lewis.

S8E23 – AA – “Venusian Verse”, After Hours with Dr. Don W. King

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…

S8E22 – AA – “Jack and Gender”, After Hours with Dr. Josh Herring

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.

S8E21 – AH – “The Great Dance”, After Hours with Junius Johnson

David chats with theologian Dr. Junius Johnson to discuss the theological significance of the Great Dance in Perelandra.

S7E38 – GM – “MacDonald Month: George’s Anthology (Part I)”, After Hours with Dr. Kirstin Johnson

“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.

S7E37 – “MacDonald Month: Reading George”, After Hours with Jess Lederman

It’s MacDonald Month, and we will be diving in to the life and works of George MacDonald, the author who was perhaps C. S. Lewis’ biggest inspiration. Today, David sits down with Jess Lederman to discuss the importance of the Scottish writer.

S7E36 – AH – “MacDonald Month: In the Age of Miracles”, After Hours with Dr. Timothy Larsen

Dr. Timothy Larsen joins the show to talk about his new book, “George MacDonald and the Age of Miracles”, which discusses the specific beliefs of the author regarding the Incarnation, doubt, and “reenchantment”.

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

For this episode in MacDonald Month, David had a chat with Dr. Amanda Vernon, where they dove into George MacDonald’s relationship with music and religion throughout his life.