Mere Christianity
Journey through the incredible work of C.S. Lewis: Mere Christianity with Bear Grylls, Fr. Gregory Pine, and Matt Fradd.
Considered one of the most powerful defenses of Christianity, Mere Christianity is an incredible book for anyone curious or skeptical about God and the Christian life. Hear the truths of the faith broken down in a super clear and easy way as Fr. Gregory Pine reflects on significant excerpts of the book voiced by Bear Grylls.
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14 sessions
1The Religious ViewIn this first session, Bear Grylls and Fr. Gregory Pine begin our journey into "Mere Christianity," exploring how C.S. Lewis presents the gospel message in all of its startling simplicity. Fr. Gregory Pine will reflect on Lewis' argument for belief in Christ as Bear Grylls reads excerpts on the heart of the Christian claim and religious worldview.Fr. Pine & Bear Grylls
2Right & WrongIn our second session, Fr. Gregory continues to reflect on C.S. Lewis's text read by Bear. Today, the focus will be on the argument for a universal moral law. We explore how our sense of right and wrong suggests something beyond the material world, prompting us to consider its ultimate source.Fr. Pine & Bear Grylls
3The Dark PowerIn today's "Mere Christianity" session, Fr. Gregory explores the problem of evil and suffering. In excerpts read by Bear, C.S. Lewis contemplates "the original catastrophe," moral failure, and our need for God as the source of true happiness.Fr. Pine & Bear Grylls
4Lord, Liar, or LunaticIn our fourth session, Fr. Gregory reflects on Lewis's explanation of the Incarnation as Bear reads challenging words that force us to decide if Jesus is a liar, lunatic, or Lord. C.S. Lewis states that this claim requires a response. There are no further options. Fr. Pine & Bear Grylls
5SurrenderIn today's session, Bear will voice more excerpts of Lewis as he explores repentance, the difficult yet freeing process of turning back to God. Fr. Gregory will encourage us as we realize the challenge of placing Christ as Lord of our lives, which means displacing ourselves from the center so He can reign therein. Fr. Pine & Bear Grylls
6Enemy-Occupied WorldToday's session will wrap up the first week's focus on "Mere Christianity," where Fr. Gregory Pine and excerpts voiced by Bear Grylls laid out the Christian claim and its meaning for our lives. The passages and reflections from this session will explore C.S. Lewis's emphasis on choosing God now, that today is the time to choose the right side. Fr. Pine & Bear Grylls
7Interview, Part 1Join Matt Fradd, host of the podcast "Pints with Aquinas," and Fr. Gregory as they discuss C.S. Lewis's "Mere Christianity" and the effectiveness of Lewis's style and arguments.Fr. Pine & Matt Fradd
8Three ShipsToday, we will kick off the second week in this series on "Mere Christianity," as Fr. Gregory Pine explores Lewis's view on morality. In this session, excerpts read by Bear Grylls will give us insight into the Christian moral vision with the imagery of a fleet of ships.Fr. Pine & Bear Grylls
9The Complete RealistIn this session, Fr. Gregory continues the week's discussion of moral life, specifically virtues. Excerpts from "Mere Christianity," read by Bear, highlight Christian virtues and their role in shaping our character. Fr. Pine & Bear Grylls
10ForgivenessAs the exploration of morality continues, Fr. Gregory will explain how Lewis describes charity expressed in forgiveness. In excerpts read by Bear, C.S. Lewis emphasizes the importance of forgiving others, not through feelings, but by choosing to extend love and mercy, as God does with us.Fr. Pine & Bear Grylls
11HopeToday, Fr. Gregory will talk about the virtue that trains our hearts for life after death and helps us along our pilgrim way to heaven: the virtue of hope. In excerpts read by Bear, we'll see how C.S. Lewis teaches that aiming for heaven helps us live fully on earth.Fr. Pine & Bear Grylls
12Living HouseAs we near the end of our challenge, Fr. Gregory will explore the final pages of "Mere Christianity," where Lewis brings us back to the why and for whom. With beautiful words read by Bear, C.S. Lewis explains how God doesn't just want moral improvement but seeks to make us share in His divine life by building us into something glorious.Fr. Pine & Bear Grylls
13The New MenToday, we close out our second week of readings, during which we've been thinking about what it means to worship Christ and what it means to live for Christ. In reflections from Fr. Gregory Pine and excerpts read by Bear Grylls, we'll see how Lewis urges us to surrender fully to God, trusting Him to make us new creatures as His virtue takes shape in us.Fr. Pine & Bear Grylls
14Interview, Part 2Join Matt Fradd and Fr. Pine as they continue their discussion on C.S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity, focusing on Lewis's moral argument for GoIn our final session, we welcome back Matt Fradd, host of the podcast "Pints with Aquinas. " He and Fr. Gregory Pine continue their discussion of "Mere Christianity," focusing on Lewis's moral argument for God, contrasting it with Aquinas's approach, and exploring transformation in Christ., contrasting it with Aquinas’s approach, and exploring transformation in Christ.Fr. Pine & Matt Fradd