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“How did you become a Christian?” is an often–asked question in conversations with non–Christians. Randy Newman suggests we should prepare a concise personal story that emphasizes a few key themes. In this Podcast, Randy gives us some of his ideas in this regard and shows how it can facilitate meaningful conversation in evangelism and discipleship.

Stephen D. Eyre is the Director of the C.S. Lewis Fellows Program Cincinnati. In this podcast he talks with host Randy Newman about his new book “Ordinary People, Extraordinary God,” which he co–authored with Rick Schatz. This inspiring book tells the true stories of 17 modern–day heroes who encountered God’s transforming love in their broken state and answered His call.

Just as C.S. Lewis told us our desires point to “another world,” author and philosopher Greg Ganssle explores that same theme in his book Our Deepest Desires. He discusses this theme and encourages us to use it in our efforts to reach out to people longing to fulfill the very desires God has given them.

When we pray, “Our Father, who art in heaven,” who do we have in mind? In this 2004 recording, Alistair Begg reminds of how precious this acknowledgement is. Not everyone can speak these words in truth. Jesus was clear to the Pharisees that some of them were children of the devil, which is a startling reminder that God’s fatherhood cannot be taken for granted. Listen to this podcast and look anew at how valuable our adoption into God’s family truly is.

How is one saved? Although everyone’s story is different, Rob Yancy’s walk to faith shows how the engagement of both heart and mind can yield powerful spiritual results. Rob, who is one of the pastors at Capital Presbyterian Church in Virginia, shares how tangible acts of love and willingness to provide answers to real questions from his adoptive family led to a life of service to God.

When we say that “no one comes to the Father but through Jesus,” many are offended, right? This most basic truth is often rejected because it sounds narrow–minded to the modern ear. In this Podcast, Randy Newman offers two helpful points in response, showing how we can keep the conversation going.

Have you ever considered “fasting” from your smart phone? Dan Osborn, former C.S. Lewis Director for Northeast Ohio, shares his thoughts about technology and its effects on our spiritual lives. We are immersed in a fast–paced cultural whirlwind where solutions are expected to be instantaneous, where patience is not a virtue, and where conversation and human interaction are easily replaced by texting. Should we slow down a bit and catch our breath? This is a Leaders in the Faith podcast.

By effectively using the right questions, parents can get to know their children’s hearts and attitudes. Aimee Riegert provides several examples of using excellent questions while dealing with your children to build your relationship with them. This is a Keeping the Faith Podcast.

Aside from the long–term benefits of eternal life, belief in the Gospel can have some very beneficial short–term benefits as well. Research suggests that a belief in the truths of the Gospel may help in dealing with emotional struggles and anxiety, so prevalent in our society today, especially among children. Nihilism and an overall declining interest in religion can account for the opposite – depression and mental illness. This is a Sharing Your Faith with Others – Evangelism podcast.

Do we really understand grace? Do we see it as a passive license to live as we want? This classic talk given by Dallas Willard reveals grace in a much more powerful way. Grace is sufficient for life itself, because it is the means by which God provides for our true needs, it enables us to do what is right, and it empowers us to participate in God’s life and activity. Grace is the dominant characteristic of God’s kingdom, which is an ever–present reality more wonderful than we can possibly imagine on our own. This is a Looking Again at Christian Classics podcast.

Aimee Riegert inspires parents to love our kids, “no matter what,” without letting the difficulties of the day deter us. This is a Keeping the Faith Podcast.

Art Lindsley talks about his fantastic new book “Be Transformed – Essential Principles for Personal and Public Life,” with host Randy Newman. Art grapples with some of our common struggles regarding worldly engagement and gives us essential principles for living out our faith. This is a Leaders in the Faith podcast.

How do we respond to those who believe that God is a myth and that the Christian hope is false? This remarkable rebroadcast of a 2011 talk by Amy Orr–Ewing of Ravi Zacherias International Ministries is one of the most convincing and intellectually satisfying apologetic presentations available in our extensive audio library. This is a Looking Again at Christian Classics podcast.

How can a loving God permit so much evil in the world? Frequently raised as an objection to faith this question can be one of the most difficult to address in evangelism and discipleship alike. Randy Newman offers five encouraging tips, showing how we need not fear the question, but can turn it into a helpful opportunity for meaningful conversation and relationship. This is a Sharing Your Faith with Others – Evangelism podcast.

What does it mean to “do everything to the glory of God” in the context of work? Is there a difference for those of us employed in the secular arena versus those employed in an area of Christian ministry? Hugh Whelchel, Executive Director of the Institute for Faith, Work and Economics, explains the differences in this enlightening podcast. This is a Leaders in the Faith podcast

How do we engage with our Islamic neighbors about our faith? Andy Bannister discusses how Christians, even without extensive knowledge of Islam, can converse effectively with our Muslim neighbors. This is a Leaders in the Faith podcast.

Are you living each day in light of the amazing truth about your royal inheritance, your eternal existence or are you living each day as an indentured servant? Which one are you passing on to your children? This is a Keeping the Faith Podcast.

In this 2008 interview, C.S. Lewis Fellows pose questions to one of the greatest Christian thinkers of our time – Dr. J.I. Packer. His answers form a rich compendium of valuable recommendations for all serious– minded Christians. This is a Looking Again at Christian Classics podcast.

Randy Newman discusses sharing the gospel in a “multifaceted way to multifaceted people” drawing on his research for his recent book, Unlikely Converts. This is a Sharing Your Faith with Others – Evangelism podcast.

During this time when we are not able to meet in our churches, we need preaching and teaching more than ever. Pastor Bill Kynes shows us how believers are transformed by God through the preaching of the Word. This is a Leaders in the Faith podcast.

Joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. In this brief podcast, Aimee Riegert, Program Coordinator for Aslan Academy, gives encouragement and some ideas for all who desire greater joy in our lives. This is a Keeping the Faith Podcast

Is there is a secret to praying? Paul Miller looks at several scripture passages that point to the same simple idea – we must come as children. Thinking of prayer this way opens up powerful possibilities. This is a Looking Again at Christian Classics podcast.

Can we approach evangelism by following a series of procedures and applying it to a set of ingredients? Randy suggests that we need to consider how we can move beyond just sharing the ingredients, there’s more to consider when sharing the Gospel. This is a Sharing Your Faith with Others – Evangelism podcast.

Are apologetics and evangelism different ideas? They need not be, according to Andy Bannister. Apostle Peter reminds us to always be prepared to give a reason for the hope that is in us, suggesting that apologetics and evangelism go together. Maybe we should more properly think of our engagement as “persuasive evangelism” or “conversational apologetics.” Andy Bannister and Randy Newman discuss several examples of this approach. This is a Leaders in the Faith podcast.

Got Wisdom? – Aimee Riegert encourages parents by reminding them that though they may not win the “parent of the year” award, they should continue to seek God and ask Him for His wisdom. He will generously and gently provide wisdom needed to handle whatever daunting situation they may face in their parenting journey. This is a Keeping the Faith Podcast.

Being Salt and Light in a Secular Culture –This podcast is both enlightening and inspiring as Michael Ramsden gives us his understanding of being Salt and Light. This is a Looking Again at Christian Classics podcast.

Discipleship in the Local Church – Randy Newman talks with Bill Kynes, C.S. Lewis Institute Senior Fellow for Pastoral Theology, about discipleship in the local church. Newman asks Kynes to speak from his vantage point as a long–term pastor about what discipleship looks like in the local church, and also asks Kynes about both the theology and what the New Testament teaches about discipleship. This is a Leaders in the Faith podcast.

A Concise Gospel Presentation – Randy Newman shares a concise gospel presentation that anyone can memorize for their evangelism experiences. This is a Sharing Your Faith with Others – Evangelism podcast.

The Third Mission to the West – Dr. Guinness delivered this message to the C.S. Lewis Institute Annual Banquet in 2004 and it is just as relevant today as it was then. This is a Looking Again at Christian Classics podcast.

Spiritual Disciplines ─ In September 2019 Don Whitney presented a seminar on the spiritual disciplines for the Christian life. In this podcast, we listen to the question and answer time for that seminar, in which CSLI President Joel Woodruff asks the questions of Dr. Whitney. This is a Leaders in the Faith podcast.

Witnessing to Family Members – Randy Newman discusses why witnessing to family members can be more difficult than witnessing to others, and offers three practical suggestions that will help us share Jesus Christ with our loved ones. This is a Sharing Your Faith with Others – Evangelism podcast.

Understanding the Present Time by Trevin Wax – What do Richard Dawkins, Lady Gaga and Amazon have in common? Trevin Wax takes a close look at how the Christian worldview stacks up against Secular Atheism, Pan–Sexuality and Consumerism in our contemporary world. This is a Looking Again at Christian Classics podcast.

Witnessing Fearfully – Randy Newman talks to us about fear when sharing our faith, and what to do about it. This is a Sharing Your Faith with Others – Evangelism podcast.

Aslan Academy Groups ─ Aimee Riegert explains the benefits of Aslan Academy Groups. This is a Keeping the Faith podcast.

What is Heart and Mind Discipleship? – Randy Newman talks with the C.S. Lewis Institute President, Joel Woodruff, on the meaning of Heart and Mind Discipleship. This is a Leaders in the Faith podcast.

Consumed by Hate, Redeemed by Love – Randy Newman talks with Tom Tarrants about his new book Consumed by Hate, Redeemed by Love: How a Violent Klansman Became a Champion of Racial Reconciliation. This is a Leaders in the Faith podcast.