How does a Christian music manager end up becoming the pastor of a church in Middle Tennessee? Why are so many many people moving to Tennessee? What is God doing there? Do we know Alisa Childers? We ask, and get asked, these questions and more! Darren Tyler, pastor of Conduit Church in Franklin, TN, is our guest on episode 50 of the All of Life Show. Darren shares the story of how God took him from being a small town kid from Nebraska, to working with some of the biggest bands in...

How can you know when you're actually under spiritual attack? What ways can you discern spiritual warfare from mere physical illness or relational conflict? In this follow-up episode on Spiritual Warfare, Karl Payne goes into further detail on the ways in which a Christian can discern when they're under attack, and when they are not. If you've ever had moments in your relationships, marriage, or temptations and addictions where you felt like you were almost being pushed toward sin and...

For many Christians in the world, today, Satan and demons just seem like superstitious nonsense, or perhaps outdated and expired, no longer relevant to our modern minds. What if we're mistaken? What if there are forces presently at work in the world, seeking to destroy and devour our peace and joy, and take our eyes off of the only One who can help. In episode 48 of the All of Life Show, Pastor Karl Payne shares his extensive experience and understanding of the issues of spiritual warfare...

FREE Trigger Tracker: https://NatalieHixson.com/AllofLife Mothers, Have you ever been so angry with your children that you said or did something you immediately regretted, only to find yourself repeating the same cycle again and again? Anger is often assumed to be a bad emotion; sinful even. Scripture tells us, however, that we are to be "Angry and sin not", and not to let "the sun go down on our anger". The problem arises when we choose to handle our anger in the wrong way, and direct it...

Support the Show: https://ko-fi.com/alloflife We've all be guilty of throwing around terms while assuming others fully grasp what we mean. When it comes the the Christian faith, the gospel is no different. What does it mean when people say, "The gospel is for all of life"? How does the gospel actually apply to things like marriage, parenting, relationships, counseling, politics, and more? Is it just a resource among many useful tools and resources available? What even is "The Gospel"? The...

Western society seems hyper-focused on chasing down anything that might promise even just a little happiness, but then quickly dissatisfied and disappointed once they've obtained their objective. The most advanced nations also struggle with some of the highest rates of depression, meanwhile, many poor and emerging nations actually report some of the lowest numbers. How can this be? How can they have joy when they have so little, while those with much are rarely ever satisfied? On this...

We're back, and we've got some big news to share with you! When God calls us, He calls us to be faithful, but how often do we ignore or shirk our responsibility toward faithfulness and replace it with simply being comfortable? In this episode of the All of Life Show, we share about the journey that God has had us on, and where He has led us. Listening to God's voice and seeking His will is often quite different than we might picture it. We've learned that in whatever we're doing, we must do...

Is cryptocurrency something that Christians should be involved in? Isn't Bitcoin used for illegal activities? What about the Mark of the Beast? When it comes to the world of cryptocurrencies, Christians can often find it difficult to know how to approach things from a Biblical perspective. Tim Bertram decided to bridge the gap by creating TheCryptoChristian.com; a website that specifically tackles the questions and issues that Christians have when it come to Bitcoin and other...

Sam Sey and Annie Pasma sit down to talk with us about their recent engagement, how they handle being under the microscope of the public eye, the attention they have received by being black man and a white woman engaged to be married, and the future life they look forward to having as a married couple. Hear them speak candidly about the struggles, hurdles, and hopes they share as they look to Jesus Christ to be the center of their lives. Their story is truly inspiring! Please Consider...

Is all human life valuable? What gives each life dignity and worth? In this episode of the All of Life show, we interview the Pro-Life Guys! Cameron Côté and Pieter Bos are two men who are passionate about saving the lives of unborn babies. They are the hosts of the Pro-Life Guys Podcast, where they interview guests and discuss the value of human life at all stages, and give you the tools you need to change minds and save lives from abortion. Join us in this episode of the All of Life...

In this special episode of the All of Life Show, Stewart has a guest host, Jared Lopez, and they discuss a new side project that they're working all, called, "Dude, How's Your Faith?" Both alumni of Calvary Chapel Bible College, Stewart and Jared have decided to set out to find other Bible College alums and ask them about their faith after all this time. In this episode, they share their heart for this new project, along with their concerns, and how they hope the idea will be received. Sit...

In our culture, today, there are so many ideas and voices competing with the voice of Truth found in the Word of God. Consequently, Christians have become more confused than ever with how to think Biblically regarding issues pertaining to gender and sexuality. In part two of our interview with Professor Nancy Pearcey, we discuss her most recent book, Love Thy Body, and hear how a Christian can walk in love without compromising truth and faithfulness to God's Word. Nancy Pearcey is the...

What is Truth? How can we know it? In our modern era, we have developed a belief about truth that is, quite simply, not true. In this episode of the All of Life Show, we interview Professor Nancy Pearcey about one of her books, Total Truth, and discuss the way that the truth has been divided into the realms of sacred and secular, and how Christians must understand and overcome this if we are to be effective. Nancy Pearcey is the author of Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life...

A month ago, we decided to take the Gospel Tech's 30 Day Family Framework Challenge, and in this episode, we spill all the details about how we did, what we learned, and where we struggled the most, and the Nathan Sutherland, the host of the Gospel Tech Podcast, is there to help us out, answer our questions, and point us to Jesus. You won't want to miss this awesome follow-up episode! Want to take the Family Framework 30 Day Challenge...

In a day and age when it seems like even the most faithful of Christians are falling by the wayside and walking away from the faith, the believer needs to be strengthened in their resolve. This is nothing new, however. In fact, the Apostle Paul wrote the letters to the Colossians for just such a thing. Many were being taken captive by persuasive and convincing philosophies of their age, so Paul pointed them back to Jesus Christ, the One in Whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and...

How does a Christian approach some of the most important and sensitive issues going on in our world and culture today? Samuel Sey believes that, if we believe the gospel, we much approach everything from a position of love, grace, patience and truth. In this episode we interview Samuel Sey. Originally from Ghana, Sam lives in Toronto, Canada where he is a pro-life advocate and writer at his blog, www.slowtowrite.com. He is committed to addressing racial, cultural, and political issues with...

What's better than one episode of Date Night with the Whites? How about TWO?! In this special episode of the All of Life Show, Stewart and Alycia revisit the theme from one of their first episodes where they invite you along to a date night filled with trivia and dad jokes. What more could you want? How about unnecessary sound effects?! You got it! Hit us up with your own clever or silly date night ideas and trivia questions, and we just might use them on the next episode! Photo by Marina...

If the Gospel if Jesus Christ really applies to all of life, does that means it even applies to our technology? In this episode of the All of Life Show, we interview Nathan Sutherland, host of the Gospel Tech podcast, and founder of the ministry, Flint and Iron. Whether it's smart phones, tablets, computers, social media, or television, Nathan is passionate about helping parents, children, and individuals apply a gospel framework that allows them to love God and people, and use tech to the...

It would be natural to assume that if a person claims to be a Christian, then knowing and understanding the Gospel and how to present it is a given! Surprisingly, many Christians struggle to have a Biblical understanding of the Gospel, and the ability to rightly articulate it. How does this disconnect happen, and how can it be improved? In this episode, we dig into the question, "What is the Gospel", and seek to offer up a framework to properly understand and articulate it. Special thanks...

In today's world, Christians have been pressed to accept and adopt the belief that there are two worlds to live in; the sacred and the secular. The sacred is the realm of religious "truth", while the secular is the realm of your public life, which includes everything from science to marriage. The myth is that the two should never meet because they have not business doing so. This isn't what scripture teaches, however. Don't miss this episode of the All of Life show! Book mentioned in this...

In the current American political climate and cultures, things seem to be more unstable than ever. How is a Christian supposed to respond? What Should inform the Christian's opinions and beliefs? Aren't politics just a worldly system that should have no part in the Christian life? In this episode, we discuss the events the past week, and how Christians should carry themselves in these incredibly polarizing times.

In this episode of the All of Life Show, Stewart and Alycia discuss their first year of podcasting, and highlight some of their favorite moments, then look ahead to what's in store for the All of Life show in 2021 and beyond. Oh, and they introduce their first outtake at the end of the episode, so be sure to listen to the end.

When a person thinks of the word Resolution, the mind almost immediately goes to New Year's Resolutions. It's a time when people all around the world make vows to quit doing one thing, or start doing another, but the ability to stick to it usually only lasts for a months, weeks, or even days. This year, resolve to make your New Year Resolutions, not only temporal, but something of eternal significance. In this year-end episode of the All of Life Show, Stewart and Alycia discuss the merits...

One of the most beloved Christmas songs of all time is also one of our favorites, but we never knew the amazing story behind the song. In this episode, we dig into the story and discuss the amazing way the song came to be. May you be encouraged and lifted up this season as you hear of the faithful way God uses broken people to carry His good news. References used for this...