Further Up and Further In: A Podcast
Episodes
Ch. 4 - The Voyage of the Dawn Treader - "What Caspian Did There" (#41)
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As King Caspian and Lord Bern confront Gumpas, the difference between true valor and petty tyranny become stark. Caspian denounces Gumpas for presidin...
Ch. 3 - The Voyage of the Dawn Treader - "The Lone Islands" (#40)
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the passengers land ashore the first of the Lone Islands, they meet one of the missing Lords of Narnia, Lord Bern. What they don't expect, though, ...
Ch. 2 - The Voyage of the Dawn Treader - "On Board the Dawn Treader" (#39)
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Lewis provides exposition through the character of King Caspian, the stark contrast between the medieval and the modern worldview begins to emerge ...
Ch. 1 - The Voyage of the Dawn Treader - "The Picture in the Bedroom" (#38)
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this opening episode on Lewis's rollicking, high-seas adventure story, we are introduced to one of the most memorable characters in the Narniad: Eu...
Ch. 15 - Prince Caspian - "Aslan Makes a Door in the Air" (#37)
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this final chapter of Prince Caspian, Aslan shows grace to Caspian (in his kingship), Reepicheep (in his restored tail), the Narnians (in the feast...
Ch. 14 - Prince Caspian - "How All Were Very Busy" (#36)
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this penultimate chapter, Miraz is defeated by his own treasonous lords, and the Telmarine army is vanquished by the Narnians (not to mention the a...
Ch. 13 - Prince Caspian - "The High King in Command" (#35)
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Exercising his true authority as High King of Narnia, Peter offers Miraz a proposal of monomachy, single combat to determine the victor of the war. Ye...
Ch. 12 - Prince Caspian - "Sorcery and Sudden Vengeance" (#34)
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As Trumpkin, Peter, and Edmund approach Aslan's How, they overhear a council-of-war between King Caspian, Trufflehunter, Doctor Cornelius, and Nikabri...
Ch. 11 - Prince Caspian - "The Lion Roars" (#33)
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is seeing believing? Or is believing seeing? As Lucy follows Aslan toward the Stone Table, the others must decide whether or not they can bear to foll...
Ch. 10 - Prince Caspian - "The Return of the Lion" (#32)
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Having discovered that their quest down the gorge, taken contrary to Aslan's will, ends in failure, the children and Trumpkin double back to start aga...
Ch. 9 - Prince Caspian - "What Lucy Saw" (#31)
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the children and Trumpkin fall asleep exhausted from their journey, Lucy is beckoned awake and away from the camp to encounter the transcendent hol...
Ch. 8 - Prince Caspian - "How They Left the Island" (#30)
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Trumpkin concludes Caspian's backstory, he confesses his expectation for the help of Susan's horn to be mighty Narnian kings and queens of old, not...
Ch. 7 - Prince Caspian - "Old Narnia in Danger" (#29)
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Caspian and company journey to Aslan's How, the sacred place of the ancient Stone Table, they encounter Miraz's armies and must decide, once and fo...
Ch. 6 - Prince Caspian - "The People That Lived in Hiding" (#28)
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Caspian travels to meet the Old Narnians (including Pattertwig, Glenstorm, and the indomitable Reepicheep), he discovers the real meaning of the po...
Ch. 5 - Prince Caspian - "Caspian's Adventure in the Mountains" (#27)
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the birth of King Miraz's son, Prince Caspian now poses a threat to his uncle's dynasty and must flee the castle for his life. Yet, when he is ca...
Intermission - Kill the Dragon. Get the Girl. (part 3) (#26)
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode concludes the intermission from Prince Caspian to discuss education and the Christian faith.
Intermission - Repairing the Ruins (part 2) (#25)
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode continues the intermission from Prince Caspian to discuss education and the Christian faith.
Intermission - What Do You Want? (part 1) (#24)
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a brief break from Prince Caspian, this episode presents a never-before-aired discussion on education, desire, and the Christian faith.
Ch. 4 - Prince Caspian - "The Dwarf Tells of Prince Caspian" (#23)
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trumpkin's story begins as he tells of Prince Caspian, the rightful heir to the throne of Narnia who secretly harbors "a love for the Old Things." Yet...
Ch. 3 - Prince Caspian - "The Dwarf" (#22)
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the children awaken in the ruins of Cair Paravel, they begin to discover just how long it has been since they reigned as kings and queens in the ...
Ch. 2 - Prince Caspian - "The Ancient Treasure House" (#21)
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Evoking the notion of sehnsucht, or the inconsolable longing for beauty and joy in the human heart, the children's discovery of Cair Paravel in ruins ...
Ch. 1 - Prince Caspian - "The Island" (#20)
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the opening chapter of Prince Caspian, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy stand on the precipice of a great and glorious journey. Though they believe t...
Ch. 17 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - "The Hunting of the White Stag" (#19)
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the final chapter of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, the great battle against the forces of darkness is finally won, and the Pevensie childr...
Ch. 16 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - "What Happened about the Statues" (#18)
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Having resurrected from the dead, Aslan carries Susan and Lucy to the White Witch's empty castle to liberate the many stone statues littered throughou...
Ch. 15 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - "Deeper Magic from Before the Dawn of Time" (#17)
14 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Concluding the trilogy of gospel chapters (with chs. 13 and 14 serving as parts I and II, respectively), Aslan's resurrection, cracking the Stone Tabl...
Ch. 14 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - "The Triumph of the Witch" (#16)
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In his agreement with the White Witch, Aslan walks the via dolorosa to the Stone Table to lay down his life in exchange for the life of Edmund. As Sus...
Ch. 13 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - "Deep Magic from the Dawn of Time" (#15)
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After an exciting rescue mission to save Edmund from the grip of the White Witch, Edmund finally encounters Aslan face-to-face. In a beautiful picture...
Ch. 12 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - "Peter's First Battle" (#14)
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At last, Peter, Susan, and Lucy arrive with the Beavers to the Stone Table where Aslan, in all of his regal majesty, appears for the first time in the...
Ch. 11 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - "Aslan Is Nearer" (#13)
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As Aslan's arrival draws nearer, the Witch is desperate to maintain her ruthless domination of Narnia, even going so far as to punish the animals she ...
Ch. 10 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - "The Spell Begins to Break" (#12)
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In language eerily similar to Wilfred Owen's and Ernest Hemingway's descriptions of WWI -- a horrific experience Lewis knew all too well -- the narrat...
Ch. 9 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - "In the Witch's House" (#11)
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Still poisoned by the eternal craving for Turkish Delight, Edmund sneaks away from the Beavers' home to execute his plan to betray his siblings to the...
Ch. 8 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - "What Happened After Dinner" (#10)
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After a hearty meal, the children learn from Mr. Beaver of the ancient prophecy, foretelling the end of the cursed winter and the enthronement of "Ada...
Intermission - A Conversation with Fred Gilkeson (#9)
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pausing midway in the novel, we are joined by special guest, Fred Gilkeson, for a conversation on bravery, revelry, and the beauty of holiness.
Ch. 7 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - "A Day with the Beavers" (#8)
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Like Dante at the beginning of his great journey, the children find themselves lost "within a forest dark," and in desperate need, also like Dante, of...
Ch. 6 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - "Into the Forest" (#7)
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your coats! Having stumbled into the wardrobe together, all four Pevensie children must now brave the formidable Narnian winter only to discover ...
Ch. 5 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - "Back on This Side of the Door" (#6)
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Back on this side of the wardrobe, Lucy has difficulty finding anyone who will believe her claims about Narnia; not even Edmund, who visited with her,...
Ch. 4 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - "Turkish Delight" (#5)
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The shifting of Edmund's allegiance toward the White Witch takes full effect as he succumbs to the power of her enchanted Turkish Delight, the "sweet ...
Ch. 3 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - "Edmund and the Wardrobe" (#4)
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Having returned from Narnia, Lucy tries to convince her siblings of its reality, but none of them believe her...that is, until Edmund, her spiteful ol...
Ch. 2 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - "What Lucy Found There" (#3)
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In chapter two, we watch Lucy's encounter with Tumnus the faun unfold as he invites her back to his home for tea. In this episode, we address the issu...
Ch. 1 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - "Lucy Looks into a Wardrobe" (#2)
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy." So begins chapter one of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, the g...
Introduction (#1)
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This first episode introduces the format and purpose of the podcast, including a tribute to Lewis's influence and the beauty of the Narnia stories.