{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65a58e8163f7480016fdac98/68ede09951a2f4613403e878?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Overcoming Temptation","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65a58e8163f7480016fdac98/1760419773349-090f6f3d-0647-4417-bc2d-69fa1d3d0e5f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Today we are joined by <strong>William O’Flaherty</strong> to explore how <em>The Screwtape Letters</em> can help us recognize and resist temptation in everyday life. William is a <strong>mental health counselor</strong> and <strong>family therapist</strong> from West Virginia, the creator of the YouTube channel <strong>Knowing and Understanding C.S. Lewis</strong>, and host of the long-running podcast <strong>All About Jack</strong> (since 2012). He is the author of <em>The Screwtape Letters Handbook</em> (2025), <em>The Misquotable C.S. Lewis</em> (2018), and <em>C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell: A Companion and Study Guide to The Screwtape Letters</em> (2016). He writes at <strong>EssentialCSLewis.com</strong>, with pieces appearing at <em>Christianity Today</em> online, Breakpoint.org, and NarniaFans.com. On X, he is <strong>@EssentialLewis</strong>.</p><p>William also shares from his lived experience as a person diagnosed with <strong>Autism Level 1 (formerly Asperger’s Syndrome)</strong>—how structure, faith, and flexibility shape his days and his work with families.</p><p><strong>In this episode you’ll hear:</strong></p><ul><li>How Screwtape “keeps things out of your mind” and what to do about it</li><li>Practical counseling insights for families rooted in biblical principles</li><li>William’s childhood loves—sports, tech in drama, and early questions about faith</li><li>What it looks like to plan a predictable day—and still pivot as the Lord leads</li><li>Timeless wisdom for future generations: slow down, breathe, give thanks, and own what is yours to control</li></ul><p><strong>About William O’Flaherty</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Counselor &amp; Family Therapist</strong> (M.A. in Counseling)</li><li><strong>Author:</strong> <em>The Screwtape Letters Handbook</em> (2025); <em>The Misquotable C.S. Lewis</em> (2018); <em>C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell</em> (2016)</li><li><strong>Speaker:</strong> C.S. Lewis Foundation • Inklings Fellowship • C.S. Lewis Society of Chattanooga • C.S. Lewis Society of Central Indiana</li><li><strong>Platforms:</strong></li><li> • Website: EssentialCSLewis.com</li><li> • YouTube: <em>Knowing and Understanding C.S. Lewis</em></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources mentioned</strong></p><ul><li><em>The Screwtape Letters Handbook</em> (2025)</li><li><em>The Misquotable C.S. Lewis</em> (2018)</li><li><em>C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell</em> (2016)</li></ul><p>If this conversation encouraged you, <strong>like</strong>, <strong>subscribe</strong>, and <strong>share</strong> it with someone who loves C.S. Lewis or could use practical help resisting temptation.</p><p><br></p><p>📌 <strong>Connect with Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon &amp; Favored by the Father Ministries</strong></p><p> 🌐<a href=\"http://www.favoredbythefather.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.favoredbythefather.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with William O'Flaherty</strong></p><p><a href=\"http://williamoflaherty.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>WilliamOflaherty.com</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Author of </strong><a href=\"https://amzn.to/4jXEZ58\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>The Screwtape Letters Handbook</em></strong></a></p><p><strong>Creator of </strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@AdultAutismWithWilliam\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Adult Autism with William</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Barbara A. F. Brehon:</strong><a href=\"https://linktr.ee/favorbloom\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://linktr.ee/favorbloom</a></p><p>Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon,</p><p>Visionary Servant Leader</p><p>Favored by the Father Ministries</p><p>P. O. Box 1114, Tappahannock, Virginia 22560</p><p><br></p><p>WEBSITE:<a href=\"http://www.favoredbythefather.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> http://www.favoredbythefather.com/</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Barbara Brehon"}