Lesser-Known Lewis
Hosted by Lesser-Known Lewis
Two friends and C.S. Lewis fans analyze his lesser-known essays, first examining the text itself then its connections to Christian theology.
This is a deep-dive, chapter-by-chapter reading of C.S. Lewis's more obscure theological and cultural essays. The hosts, who describe themselves as 'amateurs' and 'fans' rather than scholars, frame their discussion with a specific methodology of textual analysis followed by theological reflection. The show is not an introduction to Lewis, but a focused study for those already familiar with his major works and interested in his more niche writings.
“The show's explicit focus on *lesser-known* works distinguishes it from the many podcasts covering Narnia or Mere Christianity. Its signature "look at, then look along" framework provides a unique and consistent structure for each analysis.”
Who hosts this show
Co-hosts Jordan Duncan and Sean Stevenson-Douglas are friends from Bible college who share a love for the works of C.S. Lewis. Their podcast focuses on Lewis's shorter, less-famous essays, using a two-step method: first "looking at" the work critically, then "looking along" it to find the theological meaning, particularly how it points to Jesus. The show began in 2022 and is presented as a sister podcast to the popular "Pints With Jack" podcast.
Credentials & credits
- Jordan Duncan: Master of Divinity from Trinity School for Ministry
- Sean Stevenson-Douglas: President of Eston College
- Sean Stevenson-Douglas: Master of Arts in Leadership
- Sean Stevenson-Douglas: Ordained Minister of the Apostolic Church of Pentecost of Canada
Other ventures
- Pints With Jack (sister podcast)
- Men with Chests (guest appearance by Jordan Duncan)
- The Inklings Variety Hour (guest appearance by Jordan Duncan)
- The C.S. Lewis Podcast (guest appearance/collaboration)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Season 3 Trailer for Lesser-Known Lewis PodcastAug 9, 2023 · 5 min
- 02A C. S. Lewis Lent Series on the Lesser-Known Lewis PodcastFeb 15, 2023 · 5 min
Notable episodes
- 01Season 3 Trailer for Lesser-Known Lewis Podcast
This trailer perfectly explains the show's premise and unique format by using a montage of expert guests to discuss the importance of myth in Lewis's work.
- 02A C. S. Lewis Lent Series on the Lesser-Known Lewis Podcast
Demonstrates the show's use of seasonal themes and its knack for connecting Lewis's theology to contemporary pop culture, in this case, zombies.
- 03Intro to Lesser-Known Lewis
The first episode where the hosts introduce themselves and the core mission of the podcast: to explore Lewis's obscure works.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show does not follow a standard guest interview format. When guests are featured, it is often in a montage style where clips from multiple experts are woven together to explore a single theme, as seen in the Season 3 trailer. Other times, the hosts appear as guests on other podcasts or have cross-over conversations, but the primary format of 'Lesser-Known Lewis' is co-host discussion or expert montage, not direct interviews.
The show is co-hosted by Jordan Duncan and Sean Stevenson-Douglas. Episodes are either conversational discussions between the two hosts or feature montages of commentary from multiple academic experts on a single theme, with the hosts providing framing commentary. It is not a traditional one-on-one interview show.
Questions Lesser-Known Lewis keeps coming back to
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“How is understanding Lewis's view on myth helpful in a person's own Christian life?”
This question is used to connect dense theological or literary concepts from Lewis directly to practical, personal faith application for the listener.
Signature segments
- · "Look at, then look along" analysis method
- · Focus on lesser-known C.S. Lewis essays
- · Seasonal themes (e.g., 'On Metaphor and Myth')
- · Lenten series
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically academic experts, professors, authors, and other podcast hosts specializing in C.S. Lewis, theology, and The Inklings.
- Rev. Dr. Bryan Hollonon Season 3 Trailer for Lesser-Known Lewis Podcast
- Dr. Charlie W. Starron Season 3 Trailer for Lesser-Known Lewis Podcast
- Dr. Jerry Rooton Season 3 Trailer for Lesser-Known Lewis Podcast
- Rev. Dr. Joel Scandretton Season 3 Trailer for Lesser-Known Lewis Podcast
- Ruth Jacksonon Cross-posted on The CS Lewis Podcast
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast does not appear to have traditional sponsors but is supported by listeners via Patreon.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch Lesser-Known Lewis
People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Lesser-Known Lewis?
- The podcast is created and hosted by Jordan Duncan and Sean Stevenson-Douglas, who met at Eston College.
- What are the hosts' credentials?
- Jordan Duncan holds a Master of Divinity from Trinity School for Ministry. Sean Stevenson-Douglas is the President of Eston College, holds a Master of Arts in Leadership, and is an Ordained Minister.
- Is the podcast still active?
- The podcast appears to be on hiatus or has ended. The last episodes posted to its YouTube channel were in mid-2023.
- What is the podcast's format?
- It is a co-hosted discussion analyzing C.S. Lewis's essays. Some episodes are conversations between the hosts, while others feature a montage of commentary from academic experts on a specific theme.
- What is the connection to the 'Pints with Jack' podcast?
- Lesser-Known Lewis is a sister podcast to 'Pints with Jack' and is hosted on their website. The hosts have also appeared on 'Pints with Jack' as guests.
- Is this a good podcast for someone new to C.S. Lewis?
- No, it's better for those already familiar with Lewis's major works like Narnia and Mere Christianity, as it focuses on his more obscure essays.
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- [02]Intro to Lesser-Known Lewis - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [03]Guests - The Lamp-post Listenerthelamp-postlistener.com
- [04]S6E25 – AH – "Lesser-Known Lewis", After Hours with Jordan and Seanyoutube.com
- [05]Socratic Hour: Jordan Duncan from Lesser-Known Lewis - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [06]#248 Ruth Jackson: Why CS Lewis Might Be Exactly What a Post-Truth World Needs | Unbelievable?premierunbelievable.com
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