The Screwtape Letters: Confronting Evil in Our Time

• Be Strong in the Lord - Letter #30: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters

  Confronting Evil in Our Time - Pre-Order Book Today and Save! 🙏Reserve your signed, first edition copy Limited availability. Bless a friend with a copy.https://screwtapeletterspodcast.com/confronting-evil-in-our-time-the-book/The book release date is scheduled for fall 2025. Each $20. Buy a copy for a friendIn the second-to-last episode of season two of The Screwtape Letters podcast, hosts Ian and Galen unpack the Easter egg in the penultimate letter, focusing on spiritual warfare amid literal wartime chaos. As World War II air raids intensify, the patient remains steadfast despite fear and self-perceived cowardice, frustrating demons Screwtape and Wormwood. The hosts connect this to Ephesians 6:10, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might,” highlighting that true strength in crisis comes not from personal resolve but from reliance on God. They emphasize that courage is not the absence of fear but faithful action sustained by divine power, even when one feels weak or discouraged.The discussion extends to real-life examples of endurance through fear and fatigue. Ian shares a listener’s story of a mother hospitalized, where the son acts courageously, coordinating with nurses and family, while inwardly terrified, sustained day by day through prayer and community support. Ian reflects on his own family experiences, including his mother-in-law’s passing and his son’s hospitalization, illustrating how leaning on Christ, rather than fleeting human hope, provides peace that surpasses understanding. They contrast empty hope (projecting desired outcomes) with biblical hope anchored in God’s sovereignty, which yields good even when prayers seem unanswered.Finally, the hosts tie the letter’s wartime setting to Ian’s family history in Coventry, one of the most heavily bombed cities in Britain, where civilians like the patient served in the Home Guard amid relentless blitzes. This historical parallel underscores the analogy of spiritual warfare: sudden, unpredictable attacks by an enemy seeking to devour. The episode closes with excitement about their forthcoming book, Confronting Evil in Our Time, with the manuscript complete and physical copies expected imminently for final review and launch. Listeners are encouraged to stay tuned and spread the word.https://www.homecomingwinery.com/martyrs-redSubscribe and join us and our guests on this journey.Show site www.screwtapeletterspodcast.comTruth @screwtapeletterspodcastX @screwtapepodcstIG @screwtapeletterspodcastFacebook https://linktr.ee/screwtapeletterspodcastPodcast management by www.globalcreativegroup.com

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• Cowards Will Suffer a Second Death - Letter #29: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters

  Confronting Evil in Our Time - Pre-Order Book Today and Save! 🙏Reserve your signed, first edition copy Limited availability. Bless a friend with a copy.https://screwtapeletterspodcast.com/confronting-evil-in-our-time-the-book/Season two of the Screwtape Letters Podcast: Confronting Evil in Our Time opens with hosts Ian and Galen diving into the biblical “Easter eggs” found in C.S. Lewis’s letters. They reflect on their work developing a companion book and turn to discuss the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, describing their grief and the courage he embodied as a man of faith. In his honor, they share the creation of Martyr’s Red, a commemorative wine from Homecoming Winery whose release symbolizes spiritual steadfastness and devotion to truth. The conversation deepens into theological reflection on fear and courage, centering on Revelation 21:8, which lists cowardice first among condemned sins. They distinguish between feeling fear and acting from fear, asserting that fear itself is not sinful but becomes destructive when it dictates behavior. Drawing from Scripture, wartime imagery, and current events, they emphasize the Christian call to resolve fear through faith and obedience. The hosts link this lesson to broader moral issues, such as standing for Christian values without blending them with politics or succumbing to extremes like Christian nationalism.To close, Ian and Galen turn to practical application for believers facing personal or societal fear. They encourage listeners to confront fear through action grounded in biblical conviction, arguing that courage grows when one chooses right conduct despite anxiety. They connect this spiritual discipline to everyday struggles, such as job insecurity or moral confrontation, and highlight how habitual fear can evolve into cowardice or hatred when left unchecked. The hosts end with a challenge to live by faith, not emotion, allowing obedience and courage to shape a life that resists evil while remaining rooted in compassion and truth.https://www.homecomingwinery.com/martyrs-redSubscribe and join us and our guests on this journey.Show site www.screwtapeletterspodcast.comTruth @screwtapeletterspodcastX @screwtapepodcstIG @screwtapeletterspodcastFacebook https://linktr.ee/screwtapeletterspodcastPodcast management by www.globalcreativegroup.com

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• Unsung Hero: David Smallbone, Faith, Family, for King + Country, Rebecca St. James, and Trials that Shaped a Legacy of Worship

  Our conversation on this episode of the Screwtape Letters Podcast is a powerful interview with David Smallbone, music executive, father of Rebecca St. James and for King + Country, and the subject of the film Unsung Hero. Smallbone recounts the devastating collapse of a major tour in Australia that cost him everything and forced his family to relocate to the U.S. with little more than faith. In Nashville, they endured poverty, depending on prayer and the kindness of the local church to survive. This season of hardship, while painful, transformed him from being lukewarm in faith to passionately devoted to Christ. Smallbone highlights the role of his wife Helen’s steadfast support, his children’s resilience, and the church’s tangible love as the pillars that carried them through those dark years.The interview explores how the Smallbone family rebuilt their lives through music, faith, and perseverance. Rebecca St. James’ early career paved the way for the family’s involvement in the industry, with each sibling contributing skills that later fueled the success of For King & Country. Smallbone reflects on how hardship deepened his marriage, reshaped his character, and gave him a lifelong mission to share the gospel boldly. He challenges listeners to embrace their testimonies, live loudly for Christ, and see adversity not as defeat but as a refining process that draws believers closer to God’s purpose.The Screwtape Letters Podcast reflects on the mission behind season two and the soon-to-be-released book Confronting Evil in Our Time. Ian and Galen explain that the series examines the reality of demonic influence and spiritual warfare, and helps believers grow stronger in their faith, live with Christ at the center, and confront modern cultural and spiritual challenges with wisdom. They emphasize that the podcast is not just about discussion, but about “moving the needle” toward transformation in people’s lives.Confronting Evil in Our Time - Pre-Order Book Today and Save! 🙏Reserve your signed, first edition copy Limited availability. Bless a friend with a copy.https://screwtapeletterspodcast.com/confronting-evil-in-our-time-the-book/Release Date October 20th, 2025Subscribe and join us and our guests on this journey.Show site www.screwtapeletterspodcast.comTruth @screwtapeletterspodcastX @screwtapepodcstIG @screwtapeletterspodcastFacebook https://linktr.ee/screwtapeletterspodcastPodcast management by www.globalcreativegroup.com

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• The Parable of the Sower - Letter #28: Biblical Easter Eggs in the Screwtape Letters

  Confronting Evil in Our Time - Pre-Order Book Today and Save! 🙏Reserve your signed, first edition copy Limited availability. Bless a friend with a copy.https://screwtapeletterspodcast.com/confronting-evil-in-our-time-the-book/The hosts return to the Screwtape Letters Podcast to continue season two, reflecting on both personal trials and the weight of faith. Galen shares about his mother-in-law’s passing after a season of hospice care, tying this life event to the theme of “finishing the race” in faith. This naturally leads into the letter under discussion, where Screwtape warns Wormwood not to celebrate wartime death too quickly, since a faithful believer who dies in Christ is lost to the enemy forever. The focus instead is on the long game—using adversity or prosperity to pull a soul slowly away from God over the course of life.The discussion identifies a clear Easter egg in this letter: Jesus’ parable of the sower found in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Just as seeds fall on different soils, some people fall away from faith due to trials or worldly distractions, while others persevere and bear fruit. Lewis’s writing mirrors this dynamic, showing that Satan’s strategies are not only immediate temptations but also subtle, lifelong distractions meant to untether believers from Christ. The hosts stress how perseverance in faith—whether through trials or abundance—marks the difference between seeds that wither and those that endure to harvest.Finally, the episode explores the sobering reality of salvation and perseverance. While doctrines like “once saved, always saved” are debated, the hosts emphasize that the true test of faith is finishing strong and remaining steadfast in Christ until the end. A transformed heart, daily surrender, and ongoing perseverance mark genuine faith. Life is long, the enemy plays the long game, but God’s mercy is new each day for those who continue to pick up their cross. The episode closes by inviting listeners to lean into God’s sustaining grace and announcing the upcoming pre-order release of Confronting Evil in Our Time.Subscribe and join us and our guests on this journey.Show site www.screwtapeletterspodcast.comTruth @screwtapeletterspodcastX @screwtapepodcstIG @screwtapeletterspodcastFacebook https://linktr.ee/screwtapeletterspodcastPodcast management by www.globalcreativegroup.com

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• Courage in the Face of Darkness: A Special Tribute to Charlie Kirk

  Confronting Evil in Our Time - Pre-Order Book Today and Save! 🙏Reserve your signed, first edition copy Limited availability. Bless a friend with a copy.https://screwtapeletterspodcast.com/confronting-evil-in-our-time-the-book/This special episode begins with the weight of shock and grief over Charlie Kirk’s assassination, acknowledging the pain felt by many while holding onto hope in God’s nearness to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). The episode frames Charlie’s death not only as a personal loss but also as a moment to equip Christians to confront evil without sinning. His work with Turning Point USA challenged young people to think critically about faith, freedom, and life, making him a powerful force in the cultural and political arena. His influence was significant, and this tragedy raises deep questions about God’s purposes, justice, and the persistence of evil in the world.Reflections on Charlie’s character and legacy. He was calm, compassionate, and courageous—someone who modeled engaging opponents with truth and grace rather than hatred or theatrics. His life embodied John 12:24, where a seed must fall into the ground to produce greater fruit. To honor him is to take up his mission: speak the name of Jesus publicly, live with integrity, and confront cultural lies with both conviction and compassion. His death, though tragic, serves as a call for Christians to continue in bold witness, resisting the temptation either to lash out in vengeance or to shrink back in fear.Finally, the episode names the evil plainly: assassination is demonic in origin, and celebrations of it are evidence of darkness at work. But Christians are not called to despair or violence—they are called to resist and expose evil while trusting ultimate justice to God (Romans 12:17-19). Scripture affirms the responsibility to protect families, guard life, and confront wickedness with courage (Nehemiah 4:14, Psalm 94:16, Ephesians 6:10-13). The closing call urges listeners to live boldly like Charlie, protect what God has entrusted to them, and refuse both hatred and passivity. Through prayer and steadfast action, believers can carry forward Charlie’s legacy of truth, courage, and love in a broken and hostile world.Subscribe and join us and our guests on this journey.Show site www.screwtapeletterspodcast.comTruth @screwtapeletterspodcastX @screwtapepodcstIG @screwtapeletterspodcastFacebook https://linktr.ee/screwtapeletterspodcastPodcast management by www.globalcreativegroup.com

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