#171: An Interview with Louis Markos on C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien - Part 1 of 2

#171: An Interview with Louis Markos on C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien - Part 1 of 2

From The Bible (Unmuted) by The Bible (Unmuted) with Dr. Matthew L. Halsted

June 18, 2026 · 33 min

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Matt interviews Dr. Louis Markos about C. S. Lewis's conversion to Christianity and the influence of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Part 1 of 2 In this two part series, Matt talks with Dr. Louis Markos about C. S. Lewis, his conversion to Christianity, and how his friend, J.R.R. Tolkien, influenced his decision to become a believer in Christ. By way of conversation with Tolkien, Lewis came to the conclusion that Christianity was myth that was true. This realization helped Lewis not only make sense of the stories of the past (and the core human longing), but it also had a profound effect upon the books and stories he would go on to write himself. Markos also takes listeners for a deep dive into Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and The Silmarillion. He shows how they reflect Tolkien's Christian faith and highlights classical virtues. Visit Louis Markos' Amazon Page: Link here +++ Pre-order Matt’s newest book: Sightings and Secrets: UFOs, Eyewitness Testimonies, and How Christians Can Make Sense of the Unknown Support The Bible (Unmuted) via Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted Matthew's blog: www.matthewhalsted.substack.com Don't forget to subscribe to The Bible (Unmuted)!

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Host: Dr. Matthew L. Halsted

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Books & works: The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, The Silmarillion

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