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In the legacy of C.S. Lewis,we endeavor to develop disciples who will articulate, defend, share and live their faith in Christ in personal & public life.

This discipleship of heart and mind takes place by means of:

- Conferences & Lectures featuring world-class teachers and thinkers
http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/events

- Fellows Program, mentoring groups giving theological and spiritual development
http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/Fellows_Program

- Resources
o Conference Recordings: http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/audio
o DVD Study Guides for individual or group study: http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/products
o Information on C.S. Lewis: http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/node/49

- Publications
o Knowing & Doing - quarterly teaching journal: http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/Knowing_and_Doing
o Reflections - monthly devotion based on thought of C.S. Lewis: http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/Reflections

To join our mailing or email list: http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/node/1209

10/27/2026

Are you chasing a career path, or are you living out a sacred calling? 🧭💼

In modern culture, work is often measured by titles, paychecks, and resume building. We ask, "What do I want to be when I grow up?" or "How high can I climb?"

But the biblical view of vocation changes everything.

In a timeless legacy audio lecture from renowned author and cultural critic Os Guinness, the C.S. Lewis Institute explores what it means to be truly called:

Called To Someone, Not Just To Do Something: Understanding that our primary identity is rooted in who we belong to, not just the tasks we perform.

Bridging Belief and Practice: Moving away from a Sunday-only faith and aligning our everyday choices, work, and relationships with Christ.

The Death of Compartmentalization: Refusing to split life into "sacred" and "secular" buckets—every legitimate sphere of life is an arena for faithful witness.

Your daily work, your home life, and your public witness all take on extraordinary meaning when anchored in the call of Christ.

Listen to this classic teaching and realign your daily walk with your deepest beliefs.

🔗 Listen or download on C.S. Lewis Institute: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/resources/a-christians-calling/https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/resources/a-christians-calling/

💬 How has viewing your daily work as a calling changed the way you approach challenges or mundane tasks? Share in the comments below!

10/26/2026

Are you searching for your life's purpose, or are you discovering the grand master plan of the God who made you? 🧭✨

In a chaotic and distracting world, it's easy to feel anxious about the future or confused about our direction. We often look at purpose as a secret puzzle we have to solve on our own through sheer optimism and hustle.

But true guidance doesn't come from within—it comes from understanding God's overarching purpose for history and our place within it.

In a foundational article for the C.S. Lewis Institute, Thomas A. Tarrants unpacks how discovering God's will changes everything:

A God of Purpose: Understanding that the Creator of the universe is a strategic planner who does nothing haphazardly—from eternity past to eternity future.

The Grand Master Plan: Connecting God's ultimate purpose in the world to come—redeeming a people to dwell with Him in a new heaven and earth.

Purpose in the Present: Recognizing that we are saved for good works, crafted as His workmanship to reflect His grace in our daily lives right now.

The Power of Transformation: How the Holy Spirit uses Scripture to anchor our confidence and conform us to the image of Christ.

Your life isn't a random series of events. You were created with intention, redeemed by grace, and prepared in advance for good works.

Discover how anchoring your life in God's eternal purposes brings deep peace and clarity to your everyday decisions.

🔗 Read the full article on C.S. Lewis Institute: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/resources/discovering-gods-purpose-for-your-life/

10/23/2026

How do you maintain an unshakable faith when you are surrounded by the brokenness and pain of everyday life? 🌍✝️

Too often, we separate our "spiritual life" from our daily work, treating faith as an escape hatch rather than a call to engage the culture. But following Jesus means stepping right into the places where the world hurts.

In a classic reflection for the C.S. Lewis Institute, Steven Garber explores the profound vision of N.T. Wright on discipleship, culture, and vocation:

Living Between Two Worlds: How Christians are called to stand stretched between the glory of God and the sorrows of a broken world.

The Scope of Redemption: Discovering why our daily work—whether teaching, business, art, or science—matters eternally for the kingdom coming.

Being Jesus for the World: How holding firmly to Christ enables us to bring His healing love into our offices, schools, and communities.

Following Christ isn't just about escaping this world; it's about letting His love take flesh through our hands, smiles, and daily labor.

Rediscover a vibrant, all-encompassing vision for your daily walk with Christ.

🔗 Read the full article on C.S. Lewis Institute: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/resources/fix-your-eyes-upon-jesus/

10/22/2026

Has academic "theory" run out of answers for the deepest questions of human existence? 📚🤔

For decades, postmodern cultural theory claimed that absolute truth was a myth and that grand narratives were dead. Yet, contemporary thinkers and everyday people alike are realizing that a world without objective meaning leaves us spiritually and intellectually starved.

In a thoughtful review of Terry Eagleton’s book After Theory on the Knowing and Doing podcast, scholar Jerry Root explores the limits of secular cultural critique and the enduring reality of truth:

The Collapse of Postmodern Relativism: Why modern culture's skepticism toward objective truth ultimately eats its own tail.

The Hunger for Meaning: Examining why human beings are hardwired to look for purpose, morality, and transcendence beyond ourselves.

Intellectual Humility & Dialogue: How genuine knowledge requires patience, community, and the courage to seek truth with integrity.

The Christian Alternative: Discovering how a biblical worldview provides the sturdy foundation for reason, beauty, and human dignity that secular theories seek in vain.

When cultural frameworks fade, the timeless truth of the Gospel remains solid, offering both intellectual clarity and life-transforming hope.

Listen to the full podcast episode and dive deeper into faith and cultural philosophy.

🔗 Listen on C.S. Lewis Institute: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/resources/after-theory-by-terry-eagleton-2/

💬 What cultural trend or philosophy do you think has most shaped how people view truth today? Share in the comments below!

10/21/2026

Can modern science completely rule out miracles—or does the universe itself point to a Creator who intervenes? 🔬✨

For centuries, skeptics have argued that science has disproven the supernatural, dismissing miracles as ancient myths or scientific impossibilities. But is that true?

Drawing on C.S. Lewis’s brilliant classic Miracles and contemporary scientific insights, Dr. Brian Miller unpacks why miracles are not only possible, but entirely consistent with a rational, orderly universe:

The Limits of Naturalism: Why the material universe cannot explain its own origin, fine-tuning, or mathematical laws.

The Author of Nature: How an omnipotent Creator who established physical laws is fully capable of pausing, modifying, or stepping into them.

Science and Faith in Harmony: Discovering why true scientific inquiry and belief in the miraculous are natural allies, not enemies.

The Greatest Miracle: How examining the evidence shifts our perspective from doubt to awe.

Science tells us how the natural world works, but the Creator of science gives it meaning, purpose, and the possibility of the extraordinary.

Explore the compelling reasons why miracles are not anti-science—they are the signature of a living God.

🔗 Read or listen on C.S. Lewis Institute: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/resources/are-miracles-possible/

💬 What scientific discovery or argument has most strengthened your appreciation for God's creation? Share in the comments below!

10/20/2026

How do you know if a spiritual experience or sense of calling is truly from God? 🤔🕊️

We often experience moments of deep spiritual insight, nudges toward ministry, or a desire to guide others in their faith. But how do we distinguish between genuine divine prompting, passing emotional excitement, or mere self-interest?

In Part 5 of the Spiritual Mentoring series, Dr. Tom Schwanda provides essential principles for evaluating spiritual experiences and discerning your call to mentor others:

Testing Spiritual Experiences: Why every internal sense of guidance must be measured against Holy Scripture, biblical wisdom, and healthy community.

Recognizing the Call to Mentor: Spotting the signs that God is inviting you to invest in another person’s spiritual journey.

Avoiding Subjective Traps: Moving beyond fleeting feelings into grounded, prayerful conviction.

Living as a Disciple-Maker: How God uses our own refined spiritual experiences to give us wisdom, empathy, and clarity when guiding others.

God doesn't leave us in the dark when calling us to action. Through Scripture, prayer, and thoughtful reflection, He provides clear light for the path ahead.

Learn how to test spiritual experiences and discern God's direction for spiritual mentorship.

🔗 Read or listen on C.S. Lewis Institute: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/resources/discernment-of-experiences-call/

💬 What step or practice helps you test and discern whether a spiritual decision or direction is aligned with God’s will? Share in the comments below!

10/19/2026

Are you searching for your "dream job"—or discovering God's ultimate calling for your life? 💼✨

In a world that measures success by job titles, income, and social status, many believers struggle with feeling like their daily work lacks spiritual purpose. We often treat "calling" as a secret code to crack about our individual career path.

In this foundational study, Dr. Mark R. Talbot reframes how we view work, vocation, and purpose from a biblical perspective:

Common Vocation First: Before asking "What am I called to do?", we must ask "What are we called to be?"—a redeemed people glorifying God and stewarding His creation.

Dignity in Every Task: Secular culture ranks professions by status, but God values all honest work—from sanitation workers and homemakers to teachers and pilots.

Individual Callings as Gifts: How our specific skills and circumstances serve our shared mission of loving God and neighbor.

Saturated in Scripture: Why grounding our daily routines in God’s Word reshapes how we approach work, rest, and leisure.

Your work isn't just a way to make a living; when offered to God, it becomes an act of worship and service.

Discover how a biblical view of calling brings freedom, purpose, and dignity to your everyday life.

🔗 Read or listen on C.S. Lewis Institute: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/resources/the-importance-of-calling/

💬 How has understanding your work as a calling changed the way you approach your daily tasks? Share in the comments below!

10/17/2026

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10/16/2026

What happens when you tear down every piece of your faith—and realize the void left behind isn't enough? 🏚️✨

In recent years, "faith deconstruction" has swept through culture and the church. For many, honest doubts and church hurt lead to dismantling everything they once believed.

Nate Hanson was a pastor who walked that exact path. Influenced by radical questions and church disillusionment, he left ministry, co-hosted a popular podcast on deconstruction, and pushed his faith to the absolute edge.

But the story didn't end in cynicism.

In this powerful episode of the eX-skeptic podcast with Jana Harmon, Nate shares his journey back to Christ:

The Limits of Deconstruction: How tearing down faith without seeking truth leaves the soul anchorless and dissatisfied.

Navigating Church Hurt & Doubts: Distinguishing between human failings in religion and the true character of Jesus.

Rediscovering Grace: How an encounter with the authentic Gospel brought healing, clarity, and renewed faith.

If you or someone you love is navigating deep doubts or faith deconstruction, Nate’s story offers a compassionate, honest, and hope-filled perspective.

🔗 Listen to Nate Hanson’s story on C.S. Lewis Institute:https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/resources/almost-heretical-deconstructing-christian-finds-his-way-back-nate-hansons-story/

💬 What has helped you or someone you know navigate seasons of honest doubt while staying anchored in Christ? Share in the comments below!

10/16/2026

When the cultural ground keeps shifting beneath your feet, where do you look for an unshakeable, solid foundation? ⚓📖

In a world full of competing worldviews, shifting moral standards, and endless digital noise, it’s easy to feel untethered. But God's truth isn't just a set of arbitrary rules—it is anchored in the very nature of reality and God's goodness.

Reflecting on C.S. Lewis’s classic work Reflections on the Psalms, the C.S. Lewis Institute examines what it means to discover "rock-bottom reality" in Scripture:

Touching Firmness: Why obeying God's Word feels like stepping onto a solid, paved road after getting lost in muddy fields.

Truth That Holds Water: Understanding that God's commands are rooted in His unchanging character and possess intrinsic validity.

Living on a Spiritual Island: As cultural norms drift further away from biblical truth, God's Word shines with extraordinary radiance—like fresh air after a dungeon or sanity after a nightmare.

No matter how much our culture changes, God's Word remains a steady, reliable lamp for our feet and a light for our path.

Take a moment to pause and anchor your heart in enduring truth today.

🔗 Read the full reflection on C.S. Lewis Institute: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/resources/reflections-october-2020/

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