In this episode, we begin our journey through C.S. Lewis’s The Great Divorce by exploring the Preface and Chapters 1 and 2—where Lewis lays out his bold spiritual vision: that Heaven and Hell are not just destinations, but choices shaped by what we cling to or surrender. We unpack the eerie twilight of the Grey Town, the quarrelsome ghosts waiting at the bus stop, and the disturbing ways pride, self-pity, and imagined comforts can keep us from real joy. Whether you’re new to the book or rereading with fresh eyes, this conversation sets the stage for a deeply reflective series on desire, deception, and the journey toward the real.

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