Apologetics, Inc.

MARCH 5TH, 2026 | TAMPA, FL

A SPIRITUAL AWAKENING IS HAPPENING

Everywhere you look, people are hungry for something more, and that’s especially the case among young people. Spiritual curiosity is rising—but who’s meeting the Joe Rogans of our time at the mic? Has the truth, goodness, and beauty of Christianity been presented to them? And if so, have they been given good reasons to believe it?

Now is the time for clarity.

The Apologetics Experience is an opportunity for you not only to hear from bestselling authors Lee Strobel (The Case for Christ) and Mark Mittelberg (Contagious Faith), but also to encounter the mission of Apologetics, Inc.—a growing ministry that engages skeptics, guides the spiritually curious, and equips students, families, and churches with concrete answers to our culture’s most difficult questions.

Here’s what admission to this gala event will include:

From 5:30–7:00 pm, we’ll enjoy an opening reception experience with wonderful hors d’oeuvres while meeting other like-minded folks from the Tampa area and interacting with members of our Apologetics, Inc. team. You’ll experience the mission of Apologetics, Inc.—engaging with our speakers, podcasts, 7×7 Conversations, DNA and Beyond, and our work presenting and defending the truth of Christianity on university campuses and in a variety of other venues around the country and throughout the world.

There is also a premium ticket meet-and-greet available (while seats last), beginning at 6:00 pm, where you’ll have the chance to interact up close with Lee Strobel and Mark Mittelberg while enjoying an array of heavy hors d’oeuvres. You’ll then have access to special reserved seating for the main event in the theater at 7:00 pm

The main program, from 7:00–9:00 pm, will include talks from Lee Strobel and Mark Mittelberg, as well as insight, stories, and strategies from Apologetics, Inc. president Mike Sherrard and members of the ministry’s speaking team. You’ll also hear about opportunities to engage with and support this important ministry. Throughout the program, the beautiful music of recording artist Trulah from Nashville, Tennessee, will be interspersed.

We’re confident that you’ll find The Apologetics Experience both informative and inspiring. We hope you’ll join us—not just for the evening, but in an ongoing partnership—as together we learn to “contend for the faith” (Jude 1:3), “act with wisdom toward outsiders,” and “make the most of every opportunity” (Colossians 4:5).

SPEAKERS

Lee Strobel
Mark Mittelberg
Mike Sherrard
Alycia Wood
Matthew Mittelberg
Emily Marasco
Ginnie Zemaitis

MUSICAL GUEST: TRULAH

TRULAH.COM

PRICING

$40

Early Bird

Closes 01/31/26

$50

General Admission

Closes 03/04/26

$25

Student

$25

Spouse

$100

Premium

Private Reception with Lee Strobel & Mark Mittelberg

VENUE
The Historic Centro Asturiano de Tampa

DETAILED SCHEDULE

5:00 PM | Doors Open

Registration • Merchandise available

5:30–7 PM | Opening Experience

General Admission | Experience the Mission
Interactive spaces featuring:

  • 7×7 Conversations
  • DNA & Beyond
  • Apologetics, Inc. speakers & podcasts
  • Meet the team and ministry partners

Premium Ticket | Meet & Greet (starts @ 6:00 PM)
Private meet & greet with Lee Strobel and Mark Mittelberg

* hors d’Oeuvres, non-alcoholic refreshments, and cash bar available with both general and premium admission.

7:00 – 9:00 PM | The Main Event

A Hostile World—Hungry for Truth
Short talks, panel moments, and Q&A with the Apologetics, Inc. team framing a cultural moment marked by hostility, uncertainty, and a surprising openness to truth.

Keynote Addresses: The Case for Faith
Keynote messages from Lee Strobel and Mark Mittelberg demonstrating the evidence for the existence of God and the power of apologetics in reaching those honestly asking, “Is God real?”

A Window of Opportunity
A call to join the mission and seize this moment.

9:00 – 10:00 PM | Continue the Conversation

Cookies • Books • Merchandise
Talk with the speakers and the Apologetics, Inc. team, or head home for a good night’s sleep!

SPONSORS

Additional Sponsors: Bay Hope Church | Clearwater Community Church | Creekside Church | Tison Law Center

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