Christianity, conflict and catastrophe: the life of CS Lewis

He's well-known for creating children's classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, but what else can history teach us about CS Lewis? Michael Ward explores the life of the author with Isabel King – from a tragic childhood to his turbulent relationship with faith. ----- GO BEYOND THE PODCAST If CS Lewis's experience of combat has piqued your interest and you'd like to learn more about the First World War, don't miss our six-episode HistoryExtra Academy course WW1: Myths and Misconceptions, in which Alex Churchill challenges the most significant misunderstandings about the global conflict: https://bit.ly/4ezpcbT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices