In this episode, we explore C.S. Lewis’s The Weight of Glory, one of his most profound and stirring reflections on Christian desire, eternal identity, and the true meaning of glory. Written during the turbulence of World War II, the essay challenges modern views of virtue, ambition, and self-denial, inviting us to consider that our longings are not too strong, but too weak. We trace Lewis’s argument from the child content with mud pies to the soul destined for divine joy, unpacking his vision of heaven not as a reward tacked on for good behavior, but as the natural fulfillment of discipleship. Along the way, we confront the haunting truth that there are no ordinary people, and that the neighbor beside us carries a weight of glory that demands reverence, compassion, and love. Whether you’ve read the essay or are meeting it for the first time, this conversation offers an accessible and spiritually rich guide to its themes.
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