Religion & Spirituality
“If we insist on keeping Hell (or even earth) we shall not see Heaven: if we accept Heaven we shall not be able to retain even the smallest and most intimate souvenirs of Hell.” ― C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce In this episode we are delighted to welcome to the show David Bates, co-host of the Pints with Jack podcast. He joins Phoebe and Rachel to discuss The Great Divorce, C.S. Lewis’ imaginary supposition of Hell, Purgatory and Heaven. We talk about how Lewis demonstrates the ways that sin traps us and prevents us from entering into the joy of heaven, as well as Lewis’ unique ability to capture the vital energy and attraction of virtue. Check out David’s podcast: Pints with Jack @PintswithJack on: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Check out David’s wife Marie’s podcast: Pints with Chesterton Hosts: Rachel Sherlock, Phoebe Watson, David Bates Music: Ashton Manor by Kevin MacLeod Follow me on social media: @seekingwatson Follow the podcast on Instagram: @riskingenchantmentpodcast Find out more at www.rachelsherlock.com Sign up for our email list at www.rachelsherlock.com/podcast Works mentioned in this episode: The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis The Marriage of Heaven and Hell by William Blake Inaugural Homily, Pope Benedict XVI New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton “The Age of Anxiety” by W.H. Auden The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien Leaf by Niggle by J.R.R. Tolkien The Misquotable C.S. Lewis: What He Didn't Say, What He Actually Said, and Why It Matters by William O’Flaherty What We're Enjoying at the Moment David: Speaking to his unborn son Phoebe: Smith of Wootten Major by J.R.R. Tolkien Rachel: Brideshead Revisited, 1981 TV Series