Big thank you to Fr. Brian McGreevy for spending some time with me on That Hideous C.S. Lewis and a big Lone Star welcome to the C.S. Lewis Seroni Club! In this episode, Fr. Brian and I tackle some key themes in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Give it a listen and let me know what you think. Roadmap and conversation outline are below. Please also answer the trivia question below.
Question: Why do you think Fr. Brian chose “Jupiter” by Gustav Holst as the theme music for discussing The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe? Let me know in the comments below.
Conversation Roadmap:
Introduction & Fr. Brian’s Background: 0:00 - 10:23
Opening quote and intro: 0:00 - 1:59
The Weight of Glory quote
“Jupiter” by Gustav Holst
Fr. Brian’s background & personal details: 2:00
Small talk & chit chat
Eagles, Blue Devils, Yellowjackets, and Paladins
Fr. Brian’s Lecture Series and teaching C.S. Lewis
U2 / Screwtape reference (skip to 3:42 - 3:50 in video below to see that Bono is in fact reading The Screwtape Letters when he is struck by a car)
Seroni Club induction: 9:03
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Discussion: 10:24 - 46:24
Theme 1: Fellowship of those united in a common quest despite all sorts of differences: 10:53
Theme 2: Doors: 19:22
Theme 3: Comfort & pleasure as stepping stone to sin: 30:08
Theme 4: Lucy as the chief exemplar in the story: 37:54
Link to Adm. McRaven’s UT commencement address
Wrap Up and thank you: 46:25 - end
Links to Fr. Brian’s C.S. Lewis Lecture Series at St. Philip’s:
https://www.stphilipschurchsc.org/c-s-lewis-and-the-screwtape-letters
https://www.stphilipschurchsc.org/the-fellowship-lewis-tolkien-and-the-inklings
Links to Fr. Brian’s Podcast Series:
Into the Wardrobe! A Conversation About Quests, Doors, Comfort, and Being Your Best in the Darkest Moment with Fr. Brian McGreevy