Christianity Is Not a Plastic Smile
Today Lookout Magazine published my latest piece on Christians and a theology of suffering: There is a country song I like to play around the house that always irks my wife. Josh Turner croons, “Everything is fine, fine, fine.” Angela detests it because she says that this is my go-to answer whenever there is a problem at home. […]
The Church on the Ground Versus the Church In Your Head
I’m over at Southern Seminary Equip today talking about the reality of shepherding. Here is an excerpt: You envisioned, in your first ministry, leading with the help of a robust elder board, made up of guys who read Calvin, together, on the weekends. You were going to launch a human trafficking ministry in your first […]
On My Nightstand
Books, for me, are therapy, a way of relaxing from the pressures of the world. My habit, lately, has been to physically read books on theology and the Christian life and to listen, via audiobook, history and biography. I’m almost always in the middle of reading a book and listening to a book. George Will […]
The Way Home: Dean Inserra On Evangelizing the Bible Belt
He planted a church, ten years ago, with a handful of people in his parent’s living room. Today, Dean Inserra is pastor of City Church the biggest church in Tallahassee. But his method is not what you’d think: City attracts people, not with killer coffee and cutting edge music, but by building relationships in the […]
The Way Home: Art Rainer on Ways We Can Handle Our Money Biblically
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who enjoy doing their finances and those who don’t. For those who don’t, like, me, we need help. Art Rainer, VP of Institutional Advancement at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has written a helpful book, The Money Challenge. Art joins me to talk about ways we can […]
The Way Home: Brett McCracken On the Blessed Awkwardness of Church Life
Most of us look for churches that make us feel comfortable, but perhaps the awkwardness of living in community with people different from us is part of God’s plan for our sanctification. Brett McCracken, journalist and author, joins the podcast to talk about his new book, Uncomfortable: The Awkard and Essential Challenge of Christian Community. Brett is a senior editor for […]
The Way Home: Jimmy Scroggins on The Changing Nature of Evangelism
How is evangelism different in an increasingly secular culture? How can faithful Christians initiate gospel conversations? Jimmy Scroggins, lead pastor at Family Church in West Palm Beach, FL and author of Turning Everyday Conversations into Gospel Conversations joins the podcast to help us think through ways to talk about Jesus in everyday conversations. Show Notes Twitter:@jimmyscroggins […]
Matt Carter on The Friendship Between Charles Spurgeon and Thomas Johnson
A popular British pastor and a former American slave. How did this friendship between Charles Spurgeon and Thomas Johnson develop and how did it shape their ministries? Matt Carter, co-author of a new book, Steal Away Home, joins the podcast to discuss his interest in the life of Spurgeon, the unusual friendship between popular pastor and former slave, and writing […]
The Way Home: Christine Hoover on Real Friendships in a Connected World
We live in the most connected time in human history and yet we maybe the most lonely people in human history. How do we develop real friendships that transcend the screen? Christine Hoover joins us. She’s a gifted writer, speaker, and the author of a new book, Messy Beautiful Friendship: Finding and Nurturing Deep and Lasting Relationships. […]
The Way Home: Gabe Lyons on Christianity in a secular society
What does Christian witness look like in an increasingly pluralistic and secular society? Why is religious liberty so important for human flourishing? How can Christians lead the way in shaping the future of the country? Gabe Lyons, founder of Q Forum joins the podcast to discuss these and other questions. He’s the author of a […]
The Way Home: Max Lucado on living out the gospel in a confusing age
How can Christians find rest in a chaotic and frightening world? Max Lucado joins us to talk about finding peace and living out the gospel in a confusing age. Max is bestselling Christian author and pastor of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas. His latest book is More to Your Story: Discover Your Place in […]
The Way Home: Andrew Walker on the church’s response to transgenderism
How can Christians think biblically and compassionately about gender confusion and dysphoria? What should the church’s response to transgenderism? My friend and colleague Andrew Walker joins me to discuss these important issues. Andrew is the director of policy studies at the ERLC and the author of a brand-new book, God and the Transgender Debate. Show Notes […]