The Screwtape Letters: Confronting Evil in Our Time – Practical Christian Living & Spiritual Warfare

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The heart of this story unfolds around two remarkable women, Elizabeth and Mary, whom God chose to carry the most significant children in human history. Elizabeth, long barren and advanced in years, receives a miraculous promise through the angel Gabriel that she will bear a son, John the Baptist. Her husband, Zechariah, encounters the angel while serving in the temple, and though he doubts the message, God’s plan moves forward. Elizabeth conceives and quietly withdraws for five months, overwhelmed by God’s mercy in removing her reproach and granting her a child who will prepare the way for the Lord.

Six months later, the same angel appears to Mary, a young virgin in Nazareth, announcing an even greater miracle, she will conceive Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit. Though troubled and unable to understand how this could happen, Mary responds with humble obedience: “I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” When Mary visits Elizabeth, the miracle becomes visible in a powerful moment of confirmation: John leaps in Elizabeth’s womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, instantly recognizes Mary as the mother of her Lord. Their meeting becomes a sacred exchange of faith, joy, and divine purpose shared between two mothers chosen by God.

Together, Elizabeth and Mary represent a unified miracle, two women linked not only by family but by destiny. Their stories highlight God’s faithfulness, the fulfillment of ancient prophecy, and the personal courage required to embrace His calling. Elizabeth’s long-awaited child and Mary’s virgin conception stand as twin testimonies that nothing is impossible with God. Their obedience, trust, and shared journey form a powerful prelude to the coming of Christ and the unfolding of God’s redemptive plan for the world.

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EPISODE 1 — “Longing for a Savior: Old Testament Prophecies”

This special four-part Christmas series opens with the story behind the story: the sweeping line of Old Testament prophecies that all point to the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Tracing the narrative from the Garden of Eden, through God’s covenant with Abraham, and on to the promises made to King David, the episode shows how Christmas is not an isolated event, but the fulfillment of a plan God announced from the very beginning. Listeners see how the manger is already in view in Genesis, Samuel, and through the prophets.

From there, the episode dives into the most beloved prophecies about Christ’s coming, Isaiah’s promise of a virgin who will bear a son called Immanuel, the “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace,” and Micah’s stunning prediction that a ruler whose origins are “from of old” would be born in Bethlehem. Along the way, the teaching connects these ancient words to the New Testament accounts in Matthew and Luke, revealing how carefully and precisely God kept His promises in history.

Finally, the episode invites listeners to see the Christmas story with fresh eyes: not just as a sentimental nativity scene, but as the climax of a centuries-long war between the seed of the woman and the serpent, and the turning point of all human history. By the end, listeners will better understand why the genealogy lists matter, why Bethlehem was chosen, and how Jesus’ birth, life, death, and resurrection complete the picture painted across Scripture. It is both a rich theological journey and an accessible, heart-level preparation for Christmas.

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BREAKING: The Screwtape Letters Podcast: Confronting Evil in Our Time announces their Man of the Year: Charlie Kirk, a man whose life, work, and faith shaped countless people. They reject the term “assassinated,” insisting he was murdered for what he stood for, and portray him as Christ-centered, family-devoted, and tireless in his political and ministry work. They emphasize the deep roots of his faith, his drive, and his willingness to confront evil ideas in a world they believe increasingly opposes Christian truth.

“Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.”

— C. S. Lewis

Ian and Galen recount Kirk’s achievements, character, and legacy. They highlight his founding of Turning Point USA at a young age, his rapid rise to national prominence, his massive media presence, and his reputation for hard work and discipline. They portray him as a unifying Christian voice who kept theological essentials central, and they repeatedly frame him as a “martyr” whose final public words affirmed the core claims of the Christian Gospel. The hosts also address criticism of his polarizing nature, arguing that standing for truth necessarily creates opposition.

The episode concludes with reflections on Kirk’s influence and inspiration. They read the dedication from their book Confronting Evil in Our Time to him, discussing how his courage and conviction shaped their own work, and express hope that his legacy motivates listeners to live boldly and faithfully. They also note a commemorative Martyr’s Red wine project (See link below) supporting Turning Point USA and encourage listeners, especially during the Christmas season, to remember Kirk’s life, emulate his courage, and continue the mission he championed.

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This episode talks about C. S. Lewis’s Journey of Faith. The Screwtape Letters: Confronting Evil in Our Time podcast hosts Ian Faith and Galen Balinski unpack each of C.S. Lewis’s letters to expose how demonic forces work to separate people from God today, encouraging listeners to reject these schemes and center their lives on Jesus. Ian highlights current events including Thanksgiving week in the United States, C.S. Lewis’s birthday and Reading Day. Ian will be appearing on the “Pints with Jack” podcast, and he talks about the strong early reception of their Christian devotional book Confronting Evil in Our Time, including an Amazon Kindle giveaway and high rankings in Christian social studies. Their aim is to invite listeners into an ongoing journey of spiritual formation through Scripture, Lewis’s work, and contemporary discussion.

Ian discusses C.S. Lewis’s journey from a Christian upbringing in Belfast through deep atheism, wartime trauma, and rigorous academic life at Oxford, to his eventual surrender first to belief in God and then to faith in Christ. The episode traces key influences: the loss of his mother, his harsh school years and World War I experience, his immersion in classical and atheist literature, and then the slow “hunt” of God through books by George MacDonald and G.K. Chesterton and friendships with Christian thinkers like J.R.R. Tolkien and Hugo Dyson. Pivotal moments include the late-night walk on Addison’s Walk where Tolkien reframed myths as pointers to the true myth of Christ, and Lewis’s quiet realization, illustrated by his trip to Whipsnade Zoo, that he had moved from mere theism to full Christian belief.

From Lewis’s story, Ian draws on pastoral applications for listeners about God’s relentless pursuit, the importance of honest intellectual wrestling, and the role of Christian community in someone’s conversion. He stresses the primary gospel truths, Jesus as the Son of God who died and rose again, as the core that should unite Christians beyond secondary disagreements, tying Lewis’s conversion to broader themes of spiritual warfare that the podcast and book explore. The episode closes with reflective questions about listeners’ own journeys of faith, encouragement to be a “Tolkien or Dyson” in someone else’s life, and a prayer thanking God for pursuing sinners and for the way Christ fulfills the deepest longings of both mind and heart.

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Ian and Galen celebrated their book’s achievement of reaching #1 in an Amazon category, recognizing the significance to the Christian marketplace. They used this success as a springboard to deepen their podcast’s focus, tackling the profound biblical themes of heaven and hell inspired by C.S. Lewis’s "The Screwtape Letters." Their discussion centered around how heaven rejoices when a sinner repents, contrasted with the demonic inability to grasp God’s love, positioning these ideas as essential concepts for their audience to explore and understand.

The hosts examined Lewis’s literary inversion in Letter 31, where the agony of hell contrasts the joy in heaven at the salvation of a believer, a theme paralleling biblical passages like Luke 15. Ian detailed the depiction of the saved soul’s entrance into heaven, surrounded by the angelic host and the Trinity, while Galen reflected on the instant clarity and fulfillment of faith experienced by the believer in that moment. Their dialogue connected Lewis’s narrative strategies with broader theological teachings on spiritual warfare, salvation, and the eternal implications of human choices.

Delving into the topic of death, Ian and Galen emphasized that for believers, death marks a triumphant return to Christ, though it remains tinged with sorrow for those left behind. Drawing on scriptures like Psalm 23, they asserted the meaningfulness of every life and the responsibility to influence others for good while living. The duo also explored the demonic perspective: demons are locked eternally in their choices, whereas humans retain agency until life’s end, a notion reminiscent of Faust and other literary figures. Ultimately, they encouraged listeners to face the reality of loss with prayer and hope, grounding themselves in the assurance of eternal life.

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Ian opened the episode by explaining the document-signing process for their upcoming book and introducing The Screwtape Letters Podcast, which explores confronting evil in today’s world. He invited listeners to watch the video version on Rumble, where the podcast delves deeper into spiritual and cultural challenges through a Christian lens.

He announced that there is just one week left to order signed copies of Confronting Evil in Our Time, the 306-page devotional he co-authored with Galen Balinski. Ian shared their excitement about the book’s final proof copy and upcoming release, encouraging viewers to visit Rumble.com for updates. The book will soon be available in multiple formats, including paperback, e-book, and hardcover, with additional language editions in development.

Reflecting on Season 2 of the podcast, Ian highlighted powerful discussions on spiritual warfare, sexual sin, and divine healing, featuring guests like David Smallbone. Looking ahead, Season 3 will tackle theology and world issues with a Christ-centered focus, including a collaboration with Pints with Jack for C.S. Lewis Reading Day. Ian closed by urging listeners to order the book before the offer expires and to share prayer requests through the website.

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In 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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