# david downing (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover david downing. Page: Feed: --- ## [C.S. Lewis and the Bible w/ Dr. Leslie Baynes](https://wadecenterpodcast.libsyn.com/cs-lewis-and-the-bible-w-dr-leslie-baynes) _2026-08-13 · Wade Center_ How did C.S. handle Scripture in his various works—especially in The Chronicles of Narnia ? In this week's episode, co-hosts Dr. Jim Beitler and Aaron Hill sit down with Dr. Leslie Baynes, to discuss all these questions and more from her new book Between Interpretation & Imagination: C. S. Lewis and the Bible ( https://www.lesliebaynes.com ) . [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wadecenterpodcast/Leslie_Baynes_Round_2_Final.mp3?dest-id=923237) ## [George MacDonald's Translations of Martin Luther's Hymns w/ Rev. Dr. Sarah Hinlicky Wilson](https://wadecenterpodcast.libsyn.com/george-macdonalds-translations-of-martin-luthers-hymns-w-rev-dr-sarah-hinlicky-wilson) _2026-07-16 · Wade Center_ Did you know that George MacDonald translated German hymns written by none other than Martin Luther? In this week's episode, co-hosts Dr. Jim Beitler and Aaron Hill sit down with Rev. Dr. Sarah Hinlicky Wilson, to discuss her recent article in VII: The Journal of the Marion E. Wade Cente r about "George MacDonald's Translation of Martin Luther's Hymns." Sarah unpacks why MacDonald was interested… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wadecenterpodcast/Sarah_Hinlicky_Wilson_Final.mp3?dest-id=923237) ## [Filming the Lives of Lewis and Tolkien w/ Kirk Manton](https://wadecenterpodcast.libsyn.com/filming-the-lives-of-lewis-and-tolkien-w-kirk-manton) _2026-04-22 · Wade Center_ The friendship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien has spawned many myths and inspired many lives. In this week's episode, co-hosts Dr. Jim Beitler and Aaron Hill sit down with Kirk Manton, the producer or a forthcoming five-part documentary about the lives and friendship of Lewis and Tolkien titled, "The Forge of Friendship." Manton unpacks all the hard work that went into creating this amazing… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wadecenterpodcast/Forge_of_Friendship_Final.mp3?dest-id=923237) ## ["Wardrobes and Rings: Through Lenten Lands with the Inklings" w/ Julia Golding and Malcolm Guite](https://wadecenterpodcast.libsyn.com/wardrobes-and-rings-through-lenten-lands-with-the-inklings-w-julia-golding-malcolm-quite-and-simon-horobin) _2026-02-10 · Wade Center_ You don't want to miss this episode! Join co-hosts Dr. Jim Beitler and Aaron Hill as they interview Julia Golding and Malcolm Guite to discuss their latest book "Wardrobes and Rings" which journeys through the themes and Scripture of Lent with C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Dorothy L. Sayers. Curl up by a fireplace and listen in as Guite and Golding unpack their faith, the importance of Lent and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wadecenterpodcast/Golding_and_Guite_Fina.mp3?dest-id=923237) ## ["The Way of Dante" w/ Dr. Richard Gibson](https://wadecenterpodcast.libsyn.com/the-way-of-dante-w-dr-richard-gibson) _2026-01-12 · Wade Center_ If you want to understand the writings of C.S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Charles Williams, you need to read Dante Alighieri's, The Divine Comedy . In this week's episode co-hosts Dr. Jim Beitler and Aaron Hill sit down with Dr. Richard Hughes Gibson, Professor of English at Wheaton College, to discuss his recent book called The Way of Dante that details the medieval Italian poet's influence on… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wadecenterpodcast/Way_of_Dante_w_Rick_Ribson_Final_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=923237) ## [Tish Harrison Warren on "What Grows in Weary Lands"](https://wadecenterpodcast.libsyn.com/tish-harrison-warren-on-what-grows-in-weary-lands) _2025-11-26 · Wade Center_ How can we trust a God that let's bad things happen to us? How can we worship in the ordinary and in the difficult times in life, even when we are suffering? In this week's episode, co-hosts Dr. Jim Beitler and Aaron Hill sit down with author and Anglican priest, Tish Harrison Warren, to discuss her recent books and her newest forthcoming book "What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian Resilience"… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wadecenterpodcast/What_Grows_in_Weary_Lands_w_Tish_Harrison_Warren_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=923237) ## [Bonus: Tolkien's Films w/ Dr. Holly Ordway](https://wadecenterpodcast.libsyn.com/bonus-tolkiens-films-w-dr-holly-ordway) _2025-11-17 · Wade Center_ Would J.R.R. Tolkien have approved of the recent Rings of Power series or Peter Jackson's The Hobbit trilogy? We couldn't resist asking Dr. Holly Ordway her opinion on Tolkien's films and how she thinks Tolkien would have reacted. Don't forget to check out out main episode this week with Dr. Holly Ordway about her recent book on Tolkien's Faith: A Spiritual Biography (2023) and the truth about… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wadecenterpodcast/Tolkien_on_Film_w_Holly_Ordway_Final.mp3?dest-id=923237) ## ["Tolkien's Faith" w/ Dr. Holly Ordway](https://wadecenterpodcast.libsyn.com/tolkiens-faith-w-dr-holly-ordway) _2025-11-17 · Wade Center_ Millions explore and live inside of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy novels on a regular basis, but few study and examine his faith. Join co-hosts Dr. Jim Beitler and Aaron Hill as they discuss sit down with Dr. Holly Ordway , author of Tolkien's Faith: A Spiritual Biography (2023), to discuss Tolkien's faith, his friendship with C.S. Lewis, his opinion of The Chronicles of Narnia , why his novels weren't… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wadecenterpodcast/Tolkiens_Faith_w_Holly_Ordway_Final.mp3?dest-id=923237) ## [The Downing's Return to Discuss "The Wages of Cinema"](https://wadecenterpodcast.libsyn.com/the-downings-return-to-discuss-the-wages-of-cinema) _2025-10-06 · Wade Center_ Crystal L. and David C. Downing, former co-hosts of the podcast, return to discuss Crystal's latest book, The Wages of Cinema (IVP, 2025). Join Dr. Jim Beitler and Aaron Hill as they sit down to discuss the intersection of film theory with Dorothy L. Sayers and Christian theology. If you want to dig in more make sure to watch Crystal's lecture at The Wade Center on YouTube this past summer and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wadecenterpodcast/Wages_of_Cinema_w_the_Downings_Final.mp3?dest-id=923237) ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7qFdlSrIat9x) _2025-10-06 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [C.S. Lewis's Oxford w/ Dr. Simon Horobin](https://wadecenterpodcast.libsyn.com/cs-lewiss-oxford-w-dr-simon-horobin) _2025-06-17 · Wade Center_ In addition to being his teaching home, Oxford was an integral part of C.S. Lewis's life. His drafty rooms in The New Building, his pastoral residence at The Kilns, the trees lining Addison's Walk all shaped the life and writings of C.S. Lewis. Join co-hosts Dr. Jim Beitler and Aaron Hill as they go on a tour of C.S. Lewis's Oxford with Dr. Simon Horobin, Professor of English Language & Literature… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wadecenterpodcast/Lewiss_Oxford_with_Dr_Simon_Horobin_Final.mp3?dest-id=923237)