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NarniaCast Ep 7 – The Last Battle (guest: Kevin Belmonte)

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NarniaCast LBWhile this is the ninth episode of  NarniaCast, it is the seventh and final show on a mini-series looking at the world of Narnia created by C.S. Lewis.

We’re doing just one show for each Narnia book. Co-hosts for the shows are William O’Flaherty, Paul Martin and Dr. Crystal Hurd. 

Kevin Belmonte discusses The Magician’s in this program. Feel free to leave questions or comments below. 

Each show is divided into the following segments:

  1. The Story Behind the Story
  2. Short Summary of the Book
  3. Favorite Characters Discussion
  4. Unique Aspects of this Story
  5. General Discussion (a variety of questions related to the book)

SHOW NOTES/LINKS:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU57JBkVhkI

[Will go live on July 17, 2026]

NarniaCast Ep 6 – The Magician’s Nephew (guest: Dr. Lou Markos)

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NarniaCast MNThis is the sixth episode of NarniaCast, a mini-series looking at the world of Narnia created by C.S. Lewis.

We’re doing just one show for each Narnia book. Co-hosts for the shows are William O’Flaherty, Paul Martin and Dr. Crystal Hurd. 

Dr. Lou Markos discusses The Magician’s in this program. Feel free to leave questions or comments below. 

Each show is divided into the following segments:

  1. The Story Behind the Story
  2. Short Summary of the Book
  3. Favorite Characters Discussion
  4. Unique Aspects of this Story
  5. General Discussion (a variety of questions related to the book)

SHOW NOTES/LINKS:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyyIsqLDoWc

[will publish on July 15, 2026]

Chance to WIN The Narnia Code

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The Narnia CodeWe’re giving away two copies of The Narnia Code by Dr. Michael Ward (courtesy of Tyndale House Publishers). This book is adapted from Dr. Ward’s more scholarly work called Planet Narnia. In both books he explores how Lewis might have secretly used the medieval model of the universe to help create the world of Narnia.

Again, the version we are giving away is the “general public” adaptation Dr. Ward wrote entitled The Narnia Code.

Please note this contest is ONLY open to those living in the U.S. (Sorry, but it’s the publisher who mails the prize and they set the limits). See complete rules below.

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO ENTER is simply leave a comment below about ANY fact about C.S. Lewis that is NOT related to Narnia! If you need help, visit C.S. Lewis Facts on Twitter. Also, only enter ONCE.

Deadline to enter is Thursday, October 10th at 6 p.m. Eastern.

The winners will be TWO random chosen individuals selected from those who enter. They will be notified by email, so leave an address you check frequently (it will be from lewisminute (at) gmail.com).

****COMPLETE RULES/DETAILS****

  • Only those living in the U.S. are eligible to win.
  • Enter only ONCE.
  • Prizes are promised by the publisher and are agreed to be given by them…so they determine how far they will mail a prize.
  • If you are one of the random winners you must reply within 48 hours of notification or another person will be selected (email will come from lewisminute (at) gmail.com)
  • Entries are assigned a number and a random number generator is used to pick the winners.

Chance to WIN Narnia-related Books by Will Vaus (Enter by 9/26)

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Get a chance to win a copy of a Narnia-related book by Will Vaus, who is the special guest on the latest NarniaCast about The Voyage of the ‘Dawn Treader.’

 Winged Lion Press has provided two copies of The Hidden Story of Narnia and one copy of Speaking of Jack: A C.S. Lewis Discussion Guide for giveaway (listen to the current podcast to learn the books).

SpeakingJack-Narnia2Please note this contest is ONLY open to those living in the U.S. (sorry, but it’s the publisher who mails the prize and they set the limits). See complete rules below.

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO ENTER is simply leave a comment below about ANY fact about NARNIA that you know, or can find. Only enter ONCE.

Deadline to enter is Thursday, September 26th at 6 p.m. Eastern.

THREE random individuals from those who enter will be the winners! It will also be random as to which book you win. You will be notified by email, so leave an address you check frequently (it will be from lewisminute (at) gmail.com).

****COMPLETE RULES/DETAILS****

  • Only those living in the U.S. are eligible to win.
  • Prizes are promised by the publisher and are agreed to be given by them…so they determine how far they will mail a prize.
  • If you are one of the random winners you must reply within 48 hours of notification or another person will be selected (email will come from info (at) Essentialcslewis.com
  • Entries are assigned a number and a random number generator is used to pick the winners.

Podcast Series Starting Monday, September 9th!

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A special podcast series will begin this coming Monday, September 9th. That’s when the entire first program will be released. Until then, here’s some general details and a preview below to give you a taste of it.

The preview below is about 15 minutes and gives you a “taste” of what each of the upcoming seven shows will be like. You can listen to it  or download it to your computer or mobile device. 

There will be one show for each Narnia book. Co-hosts for the shows are William O’Flaherty, Paul Martin and Dr. Crystal Hurd. A different special guest will join them for the podcast. Dr. Bruce Edwards will discuss The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Dr. Devin Brown will be the guest for Prince Caspian.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZXvh8-uNtE

[Video will go live on July 2, 2026]

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