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Briana Stensrud joins me to talk about refugees, immigrants, and a recent trip she took to the border of Mexico. She shares how Christians can engage on the issue of immigration and be fruitful. Bri is the Director of Welcome. Her passion is…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Micah Fries on church leadership
January 16, 2020Micah Fries joins me today to talk about church leadership and his new book Leveling the Church: Multiplying Your Ministry by Giving It Away. Micah serves as Senior Pastor of Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tenn. Prior to serving at Brainerd, he…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Marvin Olasky on journalism
January 9, 2020Marvin Olasky joins me to talk about his passion for journalism and a Christian approach to writing and reporting. Marvin is editor-in-chief of WORLD Magazine. Show Notes: Website: world.wng.org/authors/marvin_olasky Twitter: @MarvinOlasky Book: Reforming Journalism
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Lauren and Michael McAfee on the Bible
January 2, 2020Lauren and Michael McAfee join me today to talk about their passion for the Scriptures. They are the authors of the book Not What You Think: Why the Bible Might Be Nothing We Expected Yet Everything We Need. Show Notes: Website: laurenamcafee.com…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Steve Green on family, leadership, and Hobby Lobby
December 19, 2019Steve Green, President of Hobby Lobby, joins me today to discuss the family business, what he learned about leadership from his father, and why he has such a passionate love for the Bible. Steve is also chairman of the board for Museum of…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Matt Carter on fatherhood, God’s love and finding home
December 12, 2019You’ve probably heard a thousands sermons on the prodigal son, but you’ve not read one as personal as The Long Way Home, a real and raw exposition of this popular biblical story as written by pastor Matt Carter. I really, really enjoyed this…
Continue ReadingAlister McGrath joins me to talk about Albert Einstein, C.S. Lewis, and about his own faith journey. Dr. McGrath is Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at the University of Oxford. He is also Senior Research Fellow at Harris Manchester College,…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Phil Vischer on teaching kids the Bible
November 28, 2019Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday. Today on the podcast, Phil Vischer joins me to talk about a number of things: his creative process, how parents can teach their kids the Bible, and his new book…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Andrew Peterson on writing and creativity
November 21, 2019Andrew Peterson joins me to talk about his new book Adorning the Dark. I am excited for this book because it’s on two topics I am passionate about: writing and creativity. Andrew is a singer-songwriter and author. In 2008, he founded a ministry called The…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Robby Gallaty on addiction, recovery, and salvation
November 14, 2019Robby Gallaty joins me to talk about his story of addiction, recovery, and salvation. Robby is the author of Recovered: How an Accident, Alcohol, and Addiction Led Me to God. He is the Senior Pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville,…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler on Risen Motherhood
November 7, 2019Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler from Risen Motherhood join me to talk motherhood, the gospel, and the struggles and joys of parenting. This episode of The Way Home is brought to you by Crossway. Show Notes: Book: Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for…
Continue ReadingHow do we live everyday in light of the cross? How do we think about ambition? How do we think about how we interact with those around us? Rankin Wilbourne joins me to discuss this and more. Rankin is the pastor of…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Luke Goodrich on religious liberty in America
October 24, 2019Two of the most frequent questions I’ve heard concerning religious liberty are: Are we going to be able to maintain religious liberty in America? Should we worry about religious liberty? Luke Goodrich joins me to share why religious liberty is a battle…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Gary Thomas on finding freedom from toxic people
October 17, 2019Gary Thomas joins me to talk about his new book When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People. In this book he draws from biblical and current day stories to equip readers with practical examples on how to handle toxic people. Each…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Sarah Mae on forgiving when we’ve been hurt
October 10, 2019Sarah Mae joins me today to talk about her book The Complicated Heart: Loving Even When It Hurts. She shares her story of growing up with an alcoholic mother and how she’s learned to forgive difficult people who have hurt her. This episode…
Continue ReadingTim Goeglein joins me to discuss his book American Restoration: How Faith, Family, and Personal Sacrifice Can Heal Our Nation. Tim is Vice President of External Relations for Focus on the Family. Formerly, he served as a special assistant to President George W.…
Continue ReadingTim Carney joins me to talk about his book Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse. He shares what motivated him to write this book and why community is so important for our society. Tim is the commentary editor at…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Mary DeMuth on the Church’s response to abuse
September 19, 2019Mary DeMuth is a survivor of childhood sexual assault. She has written numerous books talking openly about how this shaped her life, how God has healed her, and how this has affected her as a wife and mother. Her most recent book is…
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