The StandFast Cast

Join Dr. George Grant as he talks about how Nathaniel Ranew improved his life of solitude through meditaion.

Walter Hooper, the executor of C.S.

Lewis' literary estate maintained that The Aboli- tion of Man was "an all but indispensable intro- duction to the entire corpus of Lewisiana." Lewis

himself revealed that it was "almost my favorite among my books." Indeed, he referred to it again and again in virtually all of his later works—he says That Hideous Strength is "a novelization of its essential thesis" and the first four chapters of

Mere Christianity "operate in effect, as a simpli- fied version or beginners' guide to Abolition."

But, the average Evangelical reader today would be justifiably baffled by this notion: the book, despite its many pithy epigrammatic quotes, seems

to be arcanely philosophical and morosely pessi- mistic.

Join Dr. Grant as he shows how Sick Heart River turns the adventure yarn into a spiritual quest with an authority that few have ever rivalled.

1. Shelf Life - 7-19 - The Pastor of Kilsyth
   1. When we talk about Scotland's Reformation and journey into freedom, names like John Knox, Richard Cameron and Thomas Chalmers easily come to mind. No doubt, they were mighty men of God called and chosen to serve as men who ushered the nation into a greater place of blessing. A reality that changed the world. But have you ever wondered about the pastors who filled the pulpits of the land? The army of men whose "common place" ministries were the meat and drink of parishes of Caledonia? Join Dr. Grant as he introduces you to The Pastor of Kilsyth by Islay Burns, a behind the scenes look into the ordinary ministry of a typical servant of God in Scotland - the spiritual boots on the ground. This look into the ministry of a "common pastor" is nothing short of extraordinary.

The StandFast Cast is back with Episode 114 - Maintaining Joy! Come along with Dr. Grant and his amazing wife Karen as they explore the topic of how joy thrives when we learn to never cease amazement at the good, regular and "ordinary" provisions of God for our lives. Gifts that are so amazing, rich and full that they are the sustenance of life from God!

Join George & Karen from their snow surrounded study as they discuss the wonderful virtue of a healthy & strong mind through rich, deep and regular reading!

Join in with Dr. Grant and Ernie as they delve into a delightful topic to kick off 2022 - Stirling Bridge Book Club's January focus, Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton. You don't want to miss this!

Join Karen and I for an honest, open and hope-filled conversation on navigating grief during Christmas that will help encourage your heart and inspire you to connect with the Lord and covenant community so you don't walk this path alone. Christmas cheer is for real life, and has the greatest comforts and medicines for our souls!

Join Karen and I for a delightful discussion on how we plan and prepare for a productive, God-glorifying future that not only gives helpful "marching orders" for productivity but also for family, fun and slowing your year down as you fill it with purpose and stewardship and escape the "tyranny of the urgent".