Episode 3 - 10 Fun Facts: CS Lewis

CS Lewis: one of the most famous Christian fantasy authors, writer of the acclaimed Chronicles of Narnia, author of multiple apologetics books defending the Christian faith… and a more complicated person than we may imagine.

Jason reacts to ten surprising facts about C.S. Lewis that Karlissa has found during her research. Where was Lewis actually born? What was his official career? Who was Arthur Greeves? Discover something new about this familiar author!

Correction: CS Lewis did identify as an Anglican. He did try not to emphasize denomination in his writings to non-Christians, as he explains in the introduction to Mere Christianity, instead focusing on things that join us across the Christian faith.

Resources: The Fellowship: The Literary Lives of the Inklings (Phillip and Carol Zaleski), The Medieval Mind of C.S. Lewis (Jason M. Baxter), Narnia, Middle-Earth and the Kingdom of God (Mark Worthing), the CS Lewis Podcast (with Alister McGrath), Perelandra (CS Lewis), That Hideous Strength (CS Lewis).

Episode 2 - What Is Christian Fantasy?

What is “Christian fantasy,” and how are we using that term? First, we explore the complexities involved with defining whether a book is ‘Christian’ or not. Then, we look at the roots of the fantasy genre; and finally, give an overview of the fantasy book scene today.

Resources: Mark Worthing's Narnia, Middle-Earth and the Kingdom of God; another helpful book to consider is Daniel Silliman’s Reading Evangelicals.

This episode is from back when the Book-Bat podcast was focused on Christian fantasy books. Visit book-bat.com/about to learn more about who we are and our goals for the podcast!

Episode 1 - Introducing... Us!

Welcome to the Book-Bat podcast! Hear how we began our podcast, seeking to help readers navigate the world of Christian Fantasy books! Our podcast is cohosted by Karlissa J, fantasy author, and Jason, husband and fellow creative.

Find out more about our goals for Book-Bat and how we engage with fantasy - books and otherwise, Christian and non - by visiting book-bat.com/about!

Books mentioned: Out of the Silent Planet (C.S. Lewis), Blaggard's Moon (George Bryan Polivka), the Redwall series (Brian Jacques), The Hobbit (J.R.R. Tolkien), Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll).