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How C.S. Lewis Inspired Christian Artist Jordan Feliz to Write Song, ‘Another World’

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How C.S. Lewis Inspired Christian Artist Jordan Feliz to Write Song, ‘Another World’

By Movieguide® Staff

Christian music artist Jordan Feliz said that theologian C.S. Lewis inspired his new song “Another World,” which appears on his album “Say It.”

“It stems from a quote from a guy named C.S. Lewis,” Feliz said while attending the Kingdom Bound Music Festival in Clinton, Iowa. “[Lewis] says this: If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, then the most probable explanation is that [we] were made for another world.”

The song references one of Lewis’ classic works, Mere Christianity, where Lewis continues his reflection on heaven and humanity: “​​I must keep alive in myself the desire for my true country, which I shall not find till after death; I must never let it get snowed under or turned aside; I must make it the main object of life to press on to that country and to help others to do the same.”

Feliz, who appeared in CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN, said he wrote “Another World” to highlight the Christian hope and desire in eternity with Christ.

The lyrics read: “There will always be a longing that we just can’t satisfy / as long as we’re still under Heaven / it’s like we’re living half a life; it’s like my soul’s already missing / a place I’ve never seen or heard / and the only explanation must be must be I’m from another world.”

“It felt like something was missing from this [album], and I wasn’t quite sure what it was yet,” Feliz said of his album. “But about three weeks out from me having to turn this thing in, I was in the back of a tour bus with a buddy of mine who we write a lot of songs together… and we did it in like 45 minutes. And it was one of those moments where [we said], ah-hah – this is what was missing.”

For THE CHOSEN Christmas special in 2021, Feliz performed his song “Hallelujah Our King,” and other worship songs alongside fellow Christian artists like Phil Whickham, Matt Maher, CAIN, Brandon Lake, One Voice Children’s Choir, Maverick City Music and more.

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The story of C.S. Lewis’ conversion to Christianity was recently told in the 2021 movie, THE MOST RELUCTANT CONVERT.

A portion of Movieguide®’s review reads:

THE MOST RELUCTANT CONVERT is a drama about how C.S. Lewis went from being an atheist to one of the greatest defenders of the Christian faith in the 20th Century. It opens with Max McLean nervously checking his script, and then walking onto the set, where he becomes C.S. Lewis reminiscing about his conversion. Some scenes are re-enacted with actors. The movie details Lewis’ sad childhood, his exploits during World War I, and his life at Oxford University, where he encountered Christians. By 1929, Lewis reluctantly became a theist, and by 1933, a full believer in Christ, and one of the most influential Christian apologists of all time.

THE MOST RELUCTANT CONVERT is moving and inspiring. Max McLean does a terrific job as Lewis, and the actors bring the story alive. THE MOST RELUCTANT CONVERT is a tremendous movie to show to non-Christians. The movie is probably not for young children with the death of the mother, the collapse and lack of a father’s love, the horrors of World War I, and other elements, but, for teenagers and above, it’s a great movie.

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.