Chris Cordes

The Screwtape Letters: Lessons in Spiritual Warfare

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The Screwtape Letters: Lessons in Spiritual Warfare is a chapter-by-chapter exploration of C.S. Lewis’s classic work on temptation, deception, and the Christian life. Through the fictional correspondence of the senior demon Screwtape to his nephew Wormwood, Lewis exposes the subtle strategies Satan uses to distract believers, weaken faith, and draw hearts away from God.“For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.” — Psalm 119:89

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Chris Cordes

Episodes

S1E5 - The Battlefield of the Mind Explained: Spiritual Warfare and Renewal (Part 2) 09.07.2026 44:00

This is part two of our special episode of The Screwtape Letters: Lessons in Spiritual Warfare. We continue to explore one of the primary battlegrounds of the Christian life: the mind. While Screwtape’s strategy is to sow confusion, distraction, and distorted thinking, God calls believers to be transformed through the renewing of their minds. Join us as we discuss sanctification, the relationship...

S1E4 - The Battlefield of the Mind Explained: Spiritual Warfare and Renewal (Part 1) 24.06.2026 44:03

In this special episode of The Screwtape Letters: Lessons in Spiritual Warfare , we explore one of the primary battlegrounds of the Christian life: the mind. While Screwtape’s strategy is to sow confusion, distraction, and distorted thinking, God calls believers to be transformed through the renewing of their minds. Join us as we discuss sanctification, the relationship between the mind and the br...

S1E3 - The Screwtape Letters 11–13 Explained: Spiritual Drift, Habits, and Joy 15.06.2026 45:37

In this episode of The Screwtape Letters: Lessons in Spiritual Warfare , we explore Letters 11–13 and the subtle ways temptation can lead believers away from faithful living. C.S. Lewis highlights the dangers of distraction, misplaced pleasures, and gradual spiritual drift while emphasizing the importance of cultivating habits that strengthen faith. Join us as we examine these timeless insights an...

S1E2 - The Screwtape Letters 1–10 Explained: Temptation, Distraction, and Spiritual Warfare 12.06.2026 49:58

In this episode of The Screwtape Letters: Lessons in Spiritual Warfare , we examine Letters 1–10 of C.S. Lewis’s classic work and uncover the subtle strategies of temptation described through the correspondence between Screwtape and Wormwood. From distraction and pride to complacency and misplaced priorities, these early letters reveal how seemingly small compromises can weaken faith and hinder sp...

S1E1 - Introduction to The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis 12.06.2026 9:31

In this introductory episode of The Screwtape Letters: Lessons in Spiritual Warfare , we explore the background and inspiration behind C.S. Lewis’s timeless classic. Learn what led Lewis to write The Screwtape Letters , the historical and spiritual context in which it was written, and why its insights on temptation, deception, and the Christian life continue to resonate today. Join us as we lay th...