The Life and Mind of C. S. Lewis (Harry Lee Poe)

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The Life and Mind of C. S. Lewis (Harry Lee Poe)

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Jun 7, 2021

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In this episode, Harry Lee Poe discusses the formative years of C.S. Lewis as a prolific writer amidst a private life, including fascinating details about the start of his career, his own personal faith and the relationships that would shape his world and the books that would make his name world-renowned.

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Jun 7, 2021

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The Life and Mind of C. S. Lewis (Harry Lee Poe)

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