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#250 Alister McGrath LIVE: The CS Lewis You Never Knew: Exploring meaning, truth and technology (Part 1)

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Show Notes

For today's special episode, Ruth is joined by Alister McGrath for a special live event of the CS Lewis Podcast, recorded in front of an audience. The conversation explores today’s major questions about meaning, identity, and uncertainty, which of Lewis’ works speak most clearly now, and why he remains so relevant in the modern world. This programme was made in partnership with the New Renaissance Project at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford. + Support us here: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://www.premier.plus/cs-lewis-podcast + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our website: https://premierunbelievable.com

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