What made C.S. Lewis such a compelling thinker and writer? In this episode of Thinking Christian, Dr. James Spencer is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Barbeau, professor of theology at Wheaton College and author of The Last Romantic: C.S. Lewis, English Literature, and Modern Theology. Together, they explore Lewis’s unique ability to blend reason, imagination, and theology—making faith more accessible in a world increasingly skeptical of God.

📖 Topics covered:
The influence of Romanticism on Lewis’s storytelling
The tension between natural reason and special revelation in Christian thought
How Lewis’s legacy continues to speak to today's generation

🎙 Listen now to uncover how C.S. Lewis used story and reason to engage the modern world—and what we can learn from him today.

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What made C.S. Lewis such a compelling thinker and writer? In this episode of Thinking Christian, Dr. James Spencer is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Barbeau, professor of theology at Wheaton College and author of The Last Romantic: C.S. Lewis, English Literature, and Modern Theology. Together, they explore Lewis&rsquo;s unique ability to blend reason, imagination, and theology&mdash;making faith more accessible in a world increasingly skeptical of God.
📖 Topics covered:
<ul>
<li>The influence of Romanticism on Lewis&rsquo;s storytelling</li>
<li>The tension between natural reason and special revelation in Christian thought</li>
<li>How Lewis&rsquo;s legacy continues to speak to today's generation</li>
</ul>
🎙 Listen now to uncover how C.S. Lewis used story and reason to engage the modern world&mdash;and what we can learn from him today.
🔗 For information about the upcoming German Reformation Tour visit <a href="http://www.thomastours.com/germanreformation.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawJRQKpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTSEypuZsAyMEuswCKCuGLFL4BUlovwrz2v9YPBR1z8LCxjVTlredQ0ZLA_aem_HPoTFZNfKMFcMTQr0ntJPA">thomastours.com</a>.&nbsp;
🔗&nbsp;Visit <a href="https://www.usefultogod.com/">UsefulToGod.com</a> for more biblical resources, courses, and guides on deepening your faith.
Order The Last Romantic: C. S. Lewis, English Literature, and Modern Theology from <a href="https://www.ivpress.com/the-last-romantic">ivpress.com</a> (use code IVPPOD20 for a 20% discount)
📢 Stay Connected &amp; Keep Growing!
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to Thinking Christian so you never miss an insightful conversation!
For more resources to help you grow in faith and deepen your walk with Christ, visit <a href="https://www.usefultogod.com/">Useful to God</a>&mdash;where you'll find books, courses, podcasts, and more to equip you for faithful Christian living.

Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.

Find more from James at https://usefultogod.com/.

Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.
Find more from James at <a href="https://usefultogod.com/">https://usefultogod.com/</a>.

Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.

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Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.
Find more from James at <a href="https://usefultogod.com/">https://usefultogod.com/.</a>

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