Episode 17: Eagle and mild - CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien and moderate Christians

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Is Tolkien hobbit-forming? Do you like CS Lewis, are you like Nah-nia? Did you know that JRR stands for Jessica Ra-Ra? These and many other questions are answered in this episode recorded in the Eagle and Child pub in Oxford. Drabs, Lau-Lau and Jonty talk contextualised Christianity and whether being a 'moderate' Christian' is something to be proud of. They also answer listener questions, make some friends and drink some very average beer. Follow Beer Christianity on Twitter: @beerxianity and find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Stitcher. All Beer Christianity shows and info available at http://beerchristianity.libsyn.com Jesus Christ is the Son of God and came to teach us a better way to be while reconciling us to God and each other in a way we could never do without Him. He also changed water into wine. Nice.

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