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Religion on the Mind

C. S. Lewis's "The Great Divorce" (Part 1) (#376)

Religion on the Mind · Feb 2, 2026 · 1:22:39

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In this episode, recurring guest Kristen Tideman and I discuss C.S. Lewis's The Great Divorce, examining how its exploration of hell, isolation, and human flaws speaks to modern issues like political polarization. We also examine Lewis's allegory and its connection to broader questions about existential psychology, spirituality, mortality, and the struggle for honest self-accountability—all of which seem increasingly rare in our culture today.



Highlights

05:20 The Context of The Great Divorce

11:00 The Psychological Richness of The Great Divorce

19:34 Political Polarization and Its Parallels

32:18 Theological Perspectives on Hell

47:16 Cultural Shifts in Conversations about Mortality

01:11:47 Theological Perspectives on Responsibility

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