Lesser-Known Lewis: Christian Reflections on C. S. Lewis's Essays and Short Works S1E1 "Membership"
Jun 8, 2022
The podcast explores C.S. Lewis's speech on membership in the Body of Christ, challenging collectivism and individualism. It discusses the impact of COVID-19 on church attendance and emphasizes the importance of physical gatherings. Lewis's perspective on collectivism is explored, highlighting the danger of prioritizing the collective over the individual. The concept of power and its perception in culture is examined using examples. The value of humans as given by God and the Christian mission to restore worth are discussed. The relationship between dignity and the upside-down kingdom is explored. The significance of membership, solitude, and the intrusion of technology in today's society is emphasized.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Membership and Belonging in the Body of Christ
01:38 • 9min
Lewis's Perspective on Collectivism
11:03 • 24min
Exploring Power and Value in Society
35:09 • 2min
Human Value and the Character of God
37:22 • 26min
Dignity and the Upside-Down Kingdom
01:03:33 • 4min
The Importance of Membership and Solitude
01:07:45 • 2min