Hindrances to Discipleship: The World

Tom Tarrants


How does the devil work through the world to enslave and destroy God’s people and thwart His kingdom?

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A Thumbnail Sketch of Judaism for Christians

Gerald McDermott


Do you ever wonder how on earth Jews cannot see that Jesus of Nazareth was the Messiah?

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Authority in Spiritual Conflict

Stuart McAlpine


Spiritual warfare is an ever-present reality for us whether we take it seriously or not. 

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What Scientific Proof Do We Have That There Is a God?

Christopher Reese



Is there really reliable proof? Are you ready if they ask you this question?

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Formerly Side B Stories! 


Episode 102: Keeping God at a Distance - Daniel Ray's story


Daniel Ray did not have a religious upbringing, yet he somehow ‘knew’ God was real but kept him at a distance. He was living his own way on his own terms, but eventually he was found by God.

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Consider an inspirational travel experience aimed toward personal spiritual growth in the areas of discipleship and apologetics.

CSLI presents 2025 Study Tour of

C.S. Lewis's Belfast & Oxford

June 21-29, 2025

 

Exploring on-site the land, culture, and faith of C.S. Lewis, a disciple of Jesus Christ, and one of the greatest Christian writers and apologists of the 20th century, with an aim toward personal spiritual growth in the areas of discipleship and apologetics.

 

Limited space available on a first-come, first-served basis!

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Upcoming Local Events

September 28

9:00 AM CT

(Chicago, IL)

IN-PERSON

CSLI-Chicago presents The Story within the Stories:

Spiritual Truths in the Chronicles of Narnia with Rev. Lazo And Dr. Ditchfield-Lazo

 

The Chronicles of Narnia, Lewis’s beloved classic series endures as a classic work of fantasy and children’s literature as well as cherished fiction for adults who continue to read and reread the series. But what is often under appreciated is its value in expressing important spiritual truths and demonstrating how to live faithfully in trying times. Join us as Rev. Andrew Lazo and Dr. Christin Ditchfield Lazo explore what inspired C.S. Lewis to write this series and discover how Scripture and practical theology permeate every scene in the series.


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October 3

7:00 PM CT

(Chicago, IL)

IN-PERSON

CSLI-Chicago presents The Practice of Prayerful Reading with Dr. Ken Boa

 

Prayer should not be limited to structured times, but should also become an ongoing dialogue with God as we practice His presence in the context of our daily activities. Join us at Park Community Church for the next event in our series on spiritual formation series that aims to help you care for your soul, grow in Christ, and cultivate holy habits. Dr. Ken Boa, author of Conformed to His Image, will explore the ancient devotional practice of sacred reading.


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October 3

7:00 PM ET

(Atlanta, GA)

IN-PERSON

CSLI-Atlanta presents The Resurrection of Jesus:

Did It Happen And Why It Matters with Dr. Gary Habermas

 

Did Jesus of Nazareth rise from the dead as his closest followers claimed? Join us for a presentation focused on solid evidence for the resurrection of Jesus and the relevance of this event for our lives today.


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October 4

7:00 PM GMT

(Belfast, Northern Ireland)

IN-PERSON

CSLI-Belfast presents Absolute Truth and The Call to Discipleship with Dr. Art Lindsley

 

Join us for an evening of insightful discussions on defending the faith and the importance of following Jesus. Get ready to dive deep into the topics of absolute truth and what it means to be a disciple of Christ. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow in your faith and learn how to defend it with confidence.


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October 4,

9:00 PM CT

(Chicago, IL)

IN-PERSON

CSLI-Chicago presents a special pastors event with Dr. Ken Bao.

 

Pastors, as you know, the world, the flesh, and the devil are no friends of grace. They distract us from creating space in our lives to pursue excellence. Instead, we fill every waking moment with some sort of entertainment, and we often fail to create boundaries or cultivate margin. We live with knee-jerk reactions rather than taking time to reflect and prepare for life. Join us at Park Community Church as Dr. Ken Boa unpacks the five spheres of excellence to suggest ways to create the necessary margin in pastors' lives and to cultivate excellence in every area of our lives—from the inside out.


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October 9,

6:30 PM ET

(Greenville, SC)

IN-PERSON

CSLI-Greenville presents Sharing Christ in a Post-Christian Culture with Rico Tice.

 

As the U.S. trends towards a post-Christian culture, how do we introduce Jesus to those who are increasingly unaware of or even hostile towards the core claims of the Christian Gospel? Rico Tice, who co-founded Christianity Explored in London under the influence of John Stott, will speak and take questions on how to share the Good News of Jesus Christ in our changing cultural context.


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October 10

7:00 PM CT

(Chicago, IL)

IN-PERSON

CSLI-Chicago presents God and Rationality with Dr. Max Baker-Hytch

 

In one of his classic work of apologetics, Miracles, C.S. Lewis presented his argument for God from reason. He argued that, if true, materialism erases the foundation of reason by reducing our beliefs to physical processes. Join us as we host Oxford philosopher Dr. Max Baker-Hytch to explore this provocative question against the backdrop of Lewis’s classic argument for the existence of God.


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October 16

11:30 AM CT

(Dallas)

IN-PERSON

CSLI-Dallas presents a panel discussion with Peter Greer, co-author of Lead with Prayer, and Dustin Messer, Vicar at All Saints Dallas and Kathleen Durham as moderator.

 

Join us for lunch and to hear Peter Greer share the spiritual habits, techniques, and practices of world-changing leaders. Come and be equipped on ways to pray, as well as ways to build a culture of prayer wherever you are called to lead!


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October 18

7:00 PM CT

(Chicago, IL)

IN-PERSON

CSLI-Dallas presents a panel discussion with Peter Greer, co-author of Lead with Prayer, and Dustin Messer, Vicar at All Saints Dallas and Kathleen Durham as moderator.

 

Join us for lunch and to hear Peter Greer share the spiritual habits, techniques, and practices of world-changing leaders. Come and be equipped on ways to pray, as well as ways to build a culture of prayer wherever you are called to lead!


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