C.S. Lewis struggled with grief following the death of his wife Joy and later published a journal — A Grief Observed — of his thoughts during that time. C.S. Lewis scholar Art Lindsley describes for us the progression of Lewis’s grief and how his faith, though challenged, was gradually restored. Lindsley concludes that when we experience such pain — as we all will — a little courage, a little human sympathy, and the love of God will help.

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This episode is narrated by Aimee Riegert.

Have you ever wondered if Biblical manuscripts are reliable? Theologian Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing gives us some reasons why people might be skeptical and why their logic is faulty. In each instance, she provides sound arguments and examples that show how Biblical manuscripts are truly reliable and have withstood the test of time.

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There are three types of people during the Christmas season. All three view Christmas with differing feelings and thoughts. This season, as we encounter the scrooges and the traditionalists, would we truly share the gospel, crying out, “Merry Christmas! Long live the True King!”

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This episode is narrated by Aimee Riegert.

Princeton Theological Seminary librarian Archibald Alexander, who died in 1851, had a love for learning and taught students how they best could use books for information and edification. He described books as “the scholar’s armor with which he fights” and emphasized that “the Bible, the first and best of books and heaven’s richest gift to man, contains treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”

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What does it mean to be “in Christ,” and what does this mean for our salvation? Pastor Bill Kynes explains how this “profound mystery” is essential for joining us to our Lord. Only as we are “in Christ” are we chosen, called, regenerated, justified, sanctified, redeemed, assured of the resurrection, and given every spiritual blessing.

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What will be your legacy? What will you leave behind when you’re gone? Some will leave wonderful memories and stories; some, wreckage and sorrow; others, little at all. Bill Hendricks remembers his father as a model of one who invested his time on earth with a view of his future in heaven. Will you do the same?

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This episode is narrated by Aimee Riegert.

How much do you know about Martin Luther? Some scholars have called him a villain; others, a saint. C.S. Lewis scholar and theologian Art Lindsley gives us a brief biography of Luther, describing his upbringing, his life as a monk, his musical gifts, his marriage, his idiosyncrasies, and—most importantly—his love of Christ.

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