The von Helms Show

Dr. Todd von Helms asks renown C.S. Lewis scholar Fr. Michael Ward of Oxford University to explain C.S. Lewis’s view of the devil and why The Screwtape Letters remains such an influential work.

Fr. Michael Ward of Oxford University is regarded by many to be the world’s leading C.S. Lewis scholar today. This conversation features Dr. Todd von Helms talking with Michael Ward about the life, conversion, friendships, writings, and legacy of C.S. Lewis, as well as what advice Lewis provides regarding suffering, honesty, prayer, and how Catholics and Protestants can unite despite differences.

Todd von Helms visits Duke University to discuss the topic of angels and demons with Ivy League educated, tenured professor Dr. J. Warren Smith. Dr. Smith is an expert in historical theology, from the apostles to the present, but his primary focus is upon patristic theology.

Todd sits down inside the famous Cameron Indoor Stadium at Duke University to interview teenager Thomas Hash, who talks about his courageous battle with brain cancer, and how many organizations, celebrities, doctors, nurses, friends, family, and even strangers, have rallied around him. This conversation encourages us to consider what it means to believe in God, the power of prayer, and importance of community.

Despite increasing polarization, as well as racial and political division that permeate many aspects of society, including some churches, this conversation with Dr. Todd von Helms and Dr. Reginald High demonstrates that genuine friendship, unity, and civil discourse are possible when people focus on what matters most. Dr. “Reggie” High has two earned doctorates and was mentored by the famous Reverend Dr. Gardner Taylor (1918-2015), who was known as the “Dean of Preachers” during the 20th century. Dr. Taylor also mentored Martin Luther King, Jr., preached in New York City for 42 years, and was presented with the Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton in 2000. Today, Reggie High continues Gardner Taylor’s legacy of great preaching by serving as the Senior Pastor of Beaver’s Chapel Christian Church in Zebulon, NC, and teaching at Campbell University.