#244 Dr Crystal Hurd: How CS Lewis became one of the most influential leaders of the modern age
The C.S. Lewis podcastShow Notes
Dr Crystal Hurd explores why CS Lewis remains such a compelling and influential figure today. An educator, poet, and researcher from Virginia, Crystal is the author of 'The Leadership of C.S. Lewis: 10 Traits to Encourage Change and Growth' and a contributor to 'Women and C.S. Lewis'. Drawing on her doctoral research and a paper presented at the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis Conference, she reflects on Lewis as a model of transformational leadership.
The conversation ranges across humility, moral vision, courage, intellect, and duty, showing how Lewis translated timeless wisdom into stories and ideas that still resonate. From wartime Britain to modern culture, Crystal argues that Lewis’ influence endures because truth never goes out of style.
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