Well Worn Pages Book Club: Reading books that point us back to Scripture. A Book Club for Christians who want to study classic books grow in their walk with God.
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From Skeptic to Bible Teacher: Mariel Davenport on C.S. Lewis, Conversion & Tending Your Soul
5 Key Takeaways:
1) Reading Scripture itself can dismantle a skeptic.
2) God uses everything, including fiction, to draw us to Himself.
3) Slow down: the process is the point, and anyone can study the Bible for themselves.
4) Wisdom comes from time with God, not from age.
5) Even non-Christian books can point us back to Scripture.
Links and Mentions:
Mariel Davenport’s website (https://marieldavenport.com/) — with links to her podcast, TEND Community, Bible studies, and more
James: Wisdom for a Vibrant Faith (TEND Your Soul Bible Study Series) (https://amzn.to/4hMNh1S) — Mariel Davenport
Left Behind (https://amzn.to/3WxfUHW) series — Tim LaHaye & Jerry B. Jenkins
God’s Smuggler (https://amzn.to/4jsrduM) - Brother Andrew
Surprised by Joy (https://amzn.to/4cdjJXP) — C.S. Lewis
The Screwtape Letters (https://amzn.to/3UxPdlV) — C.S. Lewis
The Chronicles of Narnia (https://amzn.to/4ek4Y6H) — C.S. Lewis
The Correspondent (https://amzn.to/3VUIpiD) — Virginia Evans
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Scripture We Referenced:
Genesis 1:1
Genesis 50
Psalm 139
Closing Scripture - Jeremiah 6:16
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16 Oct 2026
The Screwtape Letters: C.S. Lewis on Temptation & Spiritual Warfare
5 Key Takeaways:
1) Read it backwards, and test it against Scripture: satire told from a demon's point of view (03:40 & 05:06)
2) The enemy is real, and he is already defeated. (11:40 & 12:33)
3) The danger is the slow fade, not the dramatic fall. (15:05 & 16:04)
4) Ordinary faithfulness matters. (17:03)
5) Abiding in Christ is our protection. (29:05)
Links and Mentions:
The Screwtape Letters (https://amzn.to/4ynPLJe) — C.S. Lewis
Mere Christianity (https://amzn.to/4jpRY2M) — C.S. Lewis
The Four Loves (https://link.amazon/B0b8BWgVm) — C.S. Lewis
Surprised by Joy (https://amzn.to/4cdjJXP) — C.S. Lewis
C. S. Lewis -- A Life: Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet (https://amzn.to/3VhGrbT) — Alister McGrath
The Practice of the Presence of God (https://amzn.to/3TJq9bn) — Brother Lawrence
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Scripture We Referenced:
Ephesians 6:12
1 Peter 5:8
Mark 8:33 - Peter rebuked
Isaiah 46:9
Deuteronomy 4:9
Closing Scripture - Jeremiah 6:16
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9 Oct 2026
Mere Christianity Part 2: Virtues, Faith vs. Works, and Marriage
5 Key Takeaways:
1) We’re built to run on God: Lewis’s “human machine” analogy. (02:12)
2) Two tiers of the seven virtues. (05:30 and 23:37)
3) Faith and works are two blades of one pair of scissors. (25:00)
4) We need reminding more than instructing. (08:34)
5) Lewis is a starting point, not the final word. (09:47)
Links and Mentions:
* Mere Christianity (https://amzn.to/4jpRY2M) — C.S. Lewis
* The Four Loves (https://link.amazon/B0b8BWgVm) — C.S. Lewis
* Episode 13 (https://wellwornpages.substack.com/p/how-many-times-have-you-said-i-love) - The Four Loves Part 1
* Episode 14 (https://wellwornpages.substack.com/p/love-isnt-meant-to-be-safe) - The Four Loves Part 2
* Episode 16 (https://wellwornpages.substack.com/p/reading-cs-lewis-with-scripture-open) - Mere Christianity Part 1
* quote from Dr. Johnson (08:34) … “people need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed.” Attributed to Samuel Johnson in his periodical The Rambler, issue No. 2, published on March 24, 1750.
* The cardinal virtues (05:30) referenced are attributed to Aristotle and Greek philosophy.
*If you purchase books through the links above, you help support our ministry.
Scripture Referenced:
* Philippians 2:12–13
* Romans 12:2 (NLT)
* Mark 4 (parables)
* Closing Scripture - Jeremiah 6:16
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