Episodes
Glen Scrivener is the Director of Speak Life in the UK. He can often be found speaking in churches, universities, producing online media, and writing. He is a leading voice on sharing the Gospel in winsome ways and letting people know that Jesus is the answer to the questions they're asking. In this conversation, Jeremy and Glen touch on what makes evangelism creative, how the person with the microphone does not always speak for the crowd, and how the Church should be handling the scandals...
Published 07/20/21
Dr. Mike Kruger is one of the leading New Testament scholars in the evangelical world, but he started his studies learning from one of the leading non-Christian scholars in the world. He wrote "Surviving Religion 101" to help people go through the experience of having their faith questioned in the often intimidating academic setting. Check out Dr. Kruger's book: https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Religion-101-Letters-Christian/dp/1433572079 Contact ATAP: [email protected]
Published 07/13/21
Brett McCracken is a senior editor and Director of Communications for The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of quite a few books including "The Wisdom Pyramid" which argues that there is a better way to think about the content we consume every day and where exactly we get our "wisdom".  In this episode, Brett and Jeremy talk about the lives we are leading and what our spiritual diets look like. This one will challenge you to evaluate what exactly you're consuming, and what exactly you're...
Published 07/06/21
Dr. Stephen Nichols spent the last years of R.C. Sproul's life interviewing him and preparing to write his biography. In early 2021, that biography was published detailing the amazing life of one of the best Christian teachers of the last 100 years. In this conversation, Dr. Nichols and Jeremy talk about Sproul, his life and influence, and the future of what he started. Buy the biography, "R.C. Sproul: A Life": https://www.amazon.com/R-C-Sproul-Stephen-Nichols/dp/1433544776 Check out...
Published 06/29/21
Sam Allberry is a pastor, apologist, author, and speaker. He is the author of a number of books, including Is God Anti-Gay?; Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?; and 7 Myths about Singleness. In this conversation, Sam and Jeremy dig into his latest book, "What Does Have to Say About Our Bodies?" and they seek out just what a Biblical view of the physical self is. Sam's point of view is one that is so needed in today's world where unbiblical views of the physical abound. Pre-Order/Buy "What...
Published 06/22/21
For the 52nd episode of the ATAP Podcast, we got one of our favorite communicators to come and be on the show, Tim Mackie! Tim is one of the founders of The Bible Project, whose videos are some of the best Bible teaching around right now. Tim has spent his years as an academic, a pastor, and a teacher trying to get people to understand that Jesus is the gateway to understanding our life's purpose and meaning. In this episode, Tim and Jeremy talk about Jesus and how every time they meet with...
Published 06/14/21
Carrington Gaines is one of the worship leaders at Forest City Church in Rockford, Illinois (https://www.forestcitychurch.com/). He is a gifted leader, singer, & songwriter. His passion for seeing King Jesus praised is contagious, so you might sing with him on this episode. In this conversation, Carrington, and Jeremy talk about watching songs he wrote get sung by people who have no idea of his experiences when he wrote them. He talks about the Lord calling him somewhere he never thought...
Published 06/08/21
The sonship of Christ is one of the most important doctrines in all of Christianity, but very few Christians have a firm grasp of the intricacies of it and the questions people often have surrounding it. Bobby Jamieson can help you with that, and in this episode, he does just that. Bobby wrote, "The Paradox of Sonship: Christology in the Epistle to the Hebrews" which tackles some of the most intricate aspects of Christ's sonship as described in Hebrews. In this episode though, Bobby and...
Published 05/31/21
Melissa Kruger serves as director of women’s content at The Gospel Coalition. She is the author of many books including "Growing Together: Taking Mentoring beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests" where she discusses the dynamic nature of mentorship in the church and how we might be missing it more than we know. In this conversation, Melissa and Jeremy discuss mentoring, how to be a part of it even when you feel like you have nothing to offer, and the challenges Gospel Coalition is facing in a...
Published 05/24/21
This week the ATAP Crew devotes some time to discuss YOUR questions on Heaven and Hell. "How do we talk about Hell with kids and teens?", "Why does Hell cause people to lose their faith?", and so many more. Listen in on this week's crew episode!
Published 05/17/21
Brenna Blain is passionate about God's involvement in our pain and suffering and her life story of dealing with mental illness is a testament to that. In this conversation, Brenna and Jeremy talk about her experiences with bipolar disorder, as well as how she arrived at where she is today helping others through their own questions. Follow Brenna on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/bunonmyhead/ Listen to the Can I Say That? Podcast- https://www.instagram.com/canisaythatshow/ Email...
Published 05/10/21
Are Christians responsible to help those who have been displaced by war, famine, and economic hardship? In their new book, "Refuge Reimagined: Biblical Kinship in Global Politics", Mark and Luke Glanville argue that Christians should be the example of what it looks like to treat the weakest and hurting as family. The ethic they propose in the book is one that every Christian should familiarize themselves with as our world continues to get small each day. In this interview, the Glanvilles...
Published 05/03/21
You've been laughing at Shama's videos for the past year, now listen and find out why. In this episode, Shama and Jeremy talk about how he notices all the absurd stuff that happens in church and how it made him hilarious. They also talk about how Christians shouldn't settle for diet versions of secular stuff. Listen in and hear Jeremy laugh more than he ever has with a guest and learn exactly why comedians can be thinkers too. Follow Shama on Instagram-...
Published 04/26/21
Amy Gannett is the founder and creator of Tiny Theologians, creating discipleship tools to pass on the Christian faith to the youngest members of our households. She is perhaps most well known as simply someone who loves the Word of God so much that she creates and distributes high-quality exegetical Bible studies, courses, and tools for people to learn to study and love the Word themselves. Her forthcoming book “Fix Your Eyes: How Our Study of God Shapes Our Worship of Him” is an exploration...
Published 04/19/21
Major Jeff Struecker is a retired U.S. Army Ranger who fought at the Battle of Mogadishu which was made famous in the movie, "Black Hawk Down". Due to his bravery in this, and many other combat tours, he finished his enlisted duty as a decorated soldier. He re-joined the Army as a chaplain where he served Rangers and Airborne soldiers. He now pastors minutes away from the base where he once trained as a soldier and Ranger. His story of bravery, as well as the faith that got him through...
Published 04/12/21
Phylicia Masonheimer is a bestselling author, Bible teacher, and host of the Verity podcast. Her blog and shop, Every Woman a Theologian, exist to teach Christians how to know what they believe and live that out boldly.  Phylicia’s writing addresses cultural questions through the lens of church history and sound biblical interpretation. Because theology touches every area of life, you’ll see content on everything from baptism to motherhood and marriage! She lives in northern Michigan with her...
Published 04/05/21
What was the last week of Jesus' life actually like? To discuss this, Jeremy welcomes back to the show Dr. Andreas Kostenberger! Dr. Kostenberger is a well-known New Testament scholar, professor, and writer. He lends All Things All People his expertise on Jesus to help answer some of the most common questions about Holy Week, the cross, the resurrection, Jesus "descending to Hell", and plenty of other topics! Listen in on this conversation with the first two-time guest in ATAP Podcast...
Published 03/29/21
Who are 6 people (alive or dead) that you would invite over for dinner if you had the chance? That is the question the ATAP Crew (Jeremy, Josh, and Ben) deliberated together in this week's episode. Listen in as they talk about their dream conversations (and arguments) with some of their heroes and people they're interested in. For more information on the lists the guys put together, check out the All Things All People Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allthings.allpeople/ Contact...
Published 03/22/21
Sarah Yardley is a Californian based in Cornwall, England. She grew up at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa before obeying the call to lead Creation Fest, a huge Christian event in the UK that is doing amazing work and still growing. Sarah has a deep heart to know Jesus and make Him known, and you'll be able to tell in this interview. In this episode, Sarah and Jeremy talk about making good art and telling good stories, and changing cultures because of it. Check out Creation Fest:...
Published 03/15/21
Dr. Joshua Swamidass is a computational biologist at Washington University in St. Louis and author of, “The Genealogical Adam and Eve- The Surprising Science of Universal Ancestry” where he explores an interesting scientific hypothesis regarding Adam and Eve and how evolution might have played a role in the history of humanity. In this interview, Dr. Swamidass and Jeremy discuss the book and the implications his theory might have on the dialogue between science and faith and how he sees...
Published 03/08/21
What if an entire group of people tried to "cancel" you for an honest tweet? Dr. Christina Crenshaw knows this reality all too well. After a tweet where she questioned recent rulings regarding transgender rights, she was singled out by members of the student body at her school, Baylor University, as "transphobic". Dr. Crenshaw has stood against these claims and fought for her voice to be heard and with it the orthodox Christian view on gender. In this episode, Dr. Crenshaw talks about the...
Published 03/03/21
Bobby Conway is the "One Minute Apologist" but he certainly understands that our questions take longer to deal with than 60 seconds.  Between meeting Jesus, battling alcoholism, earning a Ph.D., planting and pastoring a church, and struggling with mental health Bobby knows what it is like to have questions. He is a tremendous example of a Christian thinker because he has come out on the other side of all of that closer to Jesus than he went in. In this conversation, Jeremy and Bobby discuss...
Published 03/01/21
A.D. "Lumkile" Thomason is a filmmaker, teacher, activist, and author who has written, "Permission to Be Black: My Journey With Jay-Z and Jesus". He joins the show not just to promote the new book, but to discuss with Jeremy the aspects of western Christianity that came from anywhere but Jesus and the Bible. He also talks about his own personal story of finding his place in the church, and how God's mercy makes up time and time again for our shortcomings. Go buy "Permission to Be Black":...
Published 02/22/21
In this ATAP Crew episode, Jeremy, Josh, and Ben discuss Jesus' most radical teachings and how they show us what it means to "Think Like a Christian". Listen for some hints as to some cool stuff coming up in the life of ATAP, and to get to know the guys even better! Reach out with any questions or ideas for future crew episodes- [email protected]
Published 02/15/21
Dr. Corey Miller is a former Mormon who now is CEO and President of Ratio Christi, an organization devoted to seeing the Gospel spread on campuses all over the country. In this episode, Dr. Miller and Jeremy discuss his conversion from Mormonism to Christianity and all that came with that journey. They also talk about the mission of Ratio Christi and the effort it takes to see the Kingdom grown on campuses all over the country. Buy Dr. Miller's books-...
Published 02/08/21