{"podcast":{"title":"The Biblical Mind","slug":"the-biblical-mind-543674","podcast_index_feed_id":543674,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/the-biblical-mind","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/the-biblical-mind","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/2d/d2/8f/4f/2dd28f4f-25b6-4bbb-a4ec-e7434fc072dd/b11a6405464330a55136f426d0ada1444c341c1d9da38dcc9d0ebddd09caa94923a0b2ebb6b83f3d6ed6ca7ed1c76221a4e19604e9ab422f7ce6976b95972ea6.jpeg","author":"Center For Hebraic Thought","episode_count":261,"summary":"The Biblical Mind is dedicated to helping its audience understand how the biblical authors thought, promoting Bible fluency through curious, careful reading of Scripture. It is hosted by Dr. Dru Johnson and published by the Center for Hebraic Thought, a hub for research and resources on the intellectual world of the Bible.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T20:21:36.308335+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-biblical-mind-543674"},"episode":{"title":"C.S. Lewis Under the Microscope: Biblical Accuracy, Errors, and Influence (Leslie Baynes) Ep. #250","slug":"c-s-lewis-under-the-microscope-biblical-accuracy-errors-and-influence-leslie-baynes-ep-250","published_at":"2026-04-30T09:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-biblical-mind-543674/c-s-lewis-under-the-microscope-biblical-accuracy-errors-and-influence-leslie-baynes-ep-250","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-biblical-mind-543674","url":"https://centerforhebraicthought.podbean.com/e/cs-lewis-under-the-microscope-biblical-accuracy-errors-and-influence-leslie-baynes-ep250/","audio_url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/ca5df3c7-c43a-475a-a1ce-cf412f5cd02c.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Leslie Baynes explores the complex relationship between C.S. Lewis and the Bible. While Lewis is widely celebrated for his theological insight and literary brilliance, Baynes’ research uncovers a more nuanced reality—one where Lewis occasionally misquotes scripture, relies heavily on memory, and even attributes statements to Jesus that do not appear in the Gospels. Drawing from her book Between Interpretation and Imagination: C.S. Lewis and the Bible , Baynes examines both Lewis’s profound contributions and his interpretive missteps, including his famous “liar, lunatic, or Lord” argument. The episode also tackles the cultural phenomenon of “Saint Lewis,” particularly among American evangelicals, and the resistance to critically evaluating his work. Yet, rather than dismissing Lewis, Baynes advocates for a balanced perspective—appreciating his literary and spiritual impact while engaging his ideas with scholarly rigor. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in biblical interpretation, theology, and the enduring influence of one of Christianity’s most beloved thinkers. You can buy Dr. Baynes' book here: https://www.eerdmans.com/9781467469708/between-interpretation-and-imagination/ We are listener supported. Give to the cause here: https://hebraicthought.org/give For more articles: https://thebiblicalmind.org/ Social Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebraicThought Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebraicthought Threads: https://www.threads.net/hebraicthought X: https://www.twitter.com/HebraicThought Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hebraicthought.org Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to C.S. Lewis and Evangelical Perception 03:00 The Complexity of C.S. Lewis's Legacy 05:57 Navigating Criticism in Lewis Stu…","meta_description":"In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Leslie Baynes explores the complex relationship between C.S. Lewis and the Bible. While Lewis is widely celebrated…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3068,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-biblical-mind-543674/episodes/c-s-lewis-under-the-microscope-biblical-accuracy-errors-and-influence-leslie-baynes-ep-250/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-biblical-mind-543674/c-s-lewis-under-the-microscope-biblical-accuracy-errors-and-influence-leslie-baynes-ep-250.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}