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  Amy Orr-Ewing

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Amy Orr-Ewing

Speaker

Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is an international author, speaker and theologian who addresses the deep questions of our day with meaningful answers found in the Christian Faith. Travelling internationally Amy is a regular speaker across university campuses, businesses, parliaments, churches and conferences as well as on TV and radio. She holds a DPhil in Theology from the University of Oxford and is the author of multiple publications and books including ‘Where is God in All the Suffering?’ and bestselling, ‘Why Trust the Bible?’

 

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  Stephen McWhirter

  Podcast Guest
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Stephen McWhirter
Podcast Guest
Stephen McWhirter is a songwriter, recording artist, speaker, and author. A former drug addict and now a touring worship leader, he shares his story of redemption.
 
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  Jana Harmon

  Senior Fellow For Christian Apologetics, CSLI
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Jana Harmon
Senior Fellow For Christian Apologetics, CSLI
Jana Harmon, Ph.D, is the Senior Fellow For Christian Apologetics for the C.S. Lewis Institute and a Teaching Fellow for C.S. Lewis Institute Atlanta. She serves on the Atlanta Advisory Board and as an Adjunct Professor of Cultural Apologetics at Biola University. Her doctoral research studied the religious conversion of atheists to Christianity looking at the perspectives and stories of 50 former Atheists. She views apologetics through a practical, evangelistic lens. She is the host of the podcast eX-skeptic for the C.S. Lewis Institute. Jana received her PhD from the University of Birmingham, England.
 
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  Randy Newman

  Senior Fellow for Apologetics and Evangelism, CSLI
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Randy Newman
Senior Fellow for Apologetics and Evangelism, CSLI
Randy Newman (1956-2024) was the Senior Fellow for Apologetics and Evangelism at the C.S. Lewis Institute. He taught at several evangelical seminaries. After serving for over 30 years with Campus Crusade for Christ, he established Connection Points, a ministry to help Christians engage people’s hearts the way Jesus did. He has written seven books, Questioning Evangelism, Corner Conversations, Bringing the Gospel Home, Engaging with Jewish People, Unlikely Converts: Improbable Stories of Faith and What They Teach Us About Evangelism, Mere Evangelism. and his most recent, Questioning Faith: Indirect Journeys of Belief through Terrains of Doubt. Randy has also written numerous articles about evangelism and other ways our lives intertwine with God’s creation. He earned his MDiv and PhD in Intercultural Studies from Trinity International University. Randy went home to be with the Lord in May 2024.
 
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  Aimee Riegert

  CSLI Fellow
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Aimee Riegert
CSLI Fellow
Aimee Riegert, CSLI Fellow, earned bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and foreign language studies from Southern Methodist University. In addition to supporting various national security efforts in Northern Virginia, she has worked as an itinerant high school math teacher and drama coach, and has served in women’s ministries, praise teams, on the adult support team for Young Life and as a “mentor mom” for MOPS International ministries, as well as English instructor in several ESL programs in Japan. She is a graduate of the C.S. Lewis Institute Year One Fellows Program.
 
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  John R.W. Stott

  Preacher
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John R.W. Stott
Preacher
John R.W. Stott, (1921 – 2011) is known worldwide as a preacher, evangelist and communicator of Scripture. For many years he served as Rector of All Souls Church in London, where he carried out an effective urban pastoral ministry. A leader among evangelicals in Britain, the United States and around the world, Stott was a principal framer of the landmark Lausanne Covenant (1974). His many books, including Why I Am a Christian and The Cross of Christ, have sold millions of copies around the world and in dozens of languages.
 
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  Liam Back

  Podcast Guest
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Liam Back
Podcast Guest
Liam Back is a former atheist who set out to prove on whether or not God actually existed. He shares his journey with Jana Harmon on Side B Stories.
 
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  Kristen Wetherell

  Author and Speaker
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Kristen Wetherell
Author and Speaker
Kristen Wetherell is a writer, speaker and editor. She is the author of several books, including Help for the Hungry Soul, Humble Moms: How the Work of Christ Sustains the Work of Motherhood, Fight Your Fears: Trusting God’s Character and Promises When You Are Afraid and coauthor of the award-winning book Hope When It Hurts. Kristen speaks at conferences and retreats, and regularly writes for The Gospel Coalition, Unlocking the Bible, Revive Our Hearts, and Desiring God. Kristen's desire is to help women love Christ, learn the Bible, and live the gospel. And not only women, but any person who wants to know more about how the gospel applies to every corner of life.
 
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  David C.L. Prior

  Reverend
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David C.L. Prior
Reverend
David C.L. Prior graduated from Trinity College, Oxford (Classics & Philosophy) and Cambridge University (Theology). He was ordained in 1967 as an Anglican priest and served parishes in Cape Town, Oxford and Central London. Starting in 1994, Reverend Prior served as Director of the Centre for Marketplace Theology, an initiative addressing issues relating faith to work. He authored eight books including several biblical commentaries. Reverend Prior was a Fellow-in-Residence at the C.S. Lewis Institute from 2001-2002. From 2002 until 2017, he served as Chaplain at Christ Memorial Chapel on Jupiter Inland in Hobe Sound, Florida. He and his wife Rosemary retired in the UK in 2017. Reverend Prior went home to be with the Lord in 2021.
 
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  Mark McGee

  Journalist
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Mark McGee

Journalist

Mark McGee is a former atheist whose career as a journalist compelled him to search for truth and to consider the evidence for God and Christianity.
 

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  John Lennox

  Professor
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John Lennox
Professor
Dr. John C. Lennox is Professor of Mathematics (emeritus) at Oxford University and an internationally renowned speaker on the interface of science, philosophy, and religion. He regularly teaches at many academic institutions, is Senior Fellow with the Trinity Forum and has written a series of books exploring the relationship between science and Christianity. He holds a number of advanced degrees, including a PhD from Cambridge University. His acclaimed books include Cosmic Chemistry: Do God and Science Mix?; 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity; and A Good Return: Biblical Principles for Work, Wealth, and Wisdom. John and his wife have three grown children and nine grandchildren.
 
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  Tony Reinke

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Tony Reinke
Author
Tony Reinke is an author, non-profit journalist, Senior Teacher for Desiring God, and produces and hosts John Piper’s podcast, “Ask Pastor John” which is dedicated to questions of Christian theology and ethics. The bulk of his work centers on how we best flourish in the tech age saturated by innovation, media, and enough on-demand video to fill our eyes for 100 lifetimes. He is the author of numerous books including, 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You, and God, Technology, and the Christian Life.