The Influence of C.S. Lewis on Spiritual Formation with Dr. Jerry Root | Episode 89
Dr. Jerry Root is back on the podcast! This time, Dr. Root talks with Carole Joy Seid about the influence C.S. Lewis has had on his spiritual formation. You’ll find yourself wanting to read more Lewis after listening! In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- Dr. Root’s personal faith journey
- How Dr. Root met C.S. Lewis
- The first Lewis book he read
- Wise words about what you learn in college
- The literary value of the Bible
- Forgotten medieval literature
- How reading Lewis leads to reading other literature
- Where to start in reading Lewis

More inspiration from favorite authors:
- The Wide World of Children’s Literature | Episode 85
- Celebrating the Magic of Lois Lenski’s Stories | Episode 210
- Treasures of the Snow and Beyond: The Gift of Patricia St. John’s Stories | Episode 279
- Building Community and Contentment: Wendell Berry’s Books | Episode 285
- Why Author Elizabeth Goudge Belongs on Your Family Bookshelf | Episode 286
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+ Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!
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