What Shapes the Soul episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 11 MIN

What Shapes the Soul

from The Woodlands: A Place for Exploring the Spiritual Life · host Jake Owensby

What if heaven and hell are less about where we go and more about who we become? In this episode, I explore C. S. Lewis’s vision of heaven and hell, the soul-shaping forces of modern life, and why becoming our true selves begins not with achievement but with receiving the love of God.Spiritual Practice: Becoming More RealOnce each day this week, pause for a moment and ask:What made me feel more fully alive today?Notice whatever comes to mind.PrayerLord Jesus Christ, make me more fully alive in your love. Amen. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jakeowensby.substack.com/subscribe

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jun 19, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

What Shapes the Soul

0:00 11:27

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Woodlands: A Place for Exploring the Spiritual Life?

This episode is 11 minutes long.

When was this The Woodlands: A Place for Exploring the Spiritual Life episode published?

This episode was published on June 19, 2026.

Can I download this The Woodlands: A Place for Exploring the Spiritual Life episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!