Episodes
Published 05/25/21
We talk with Bible teacher Chip Ingram about why we get stuck spiritually, overcoming obstacles to growth, and how to teach people the Bible in a way that resonates. Learn more at Chip's website: livingontheedge.org.  Featured Book: Yes! You Really CAN Change: What to Do When You're Spiritually Stuck See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/25/21
We talked to author Alan Noble about disrupting secularism, resisting our phones, deconstructing, and the awkward business of self-promotion. Website: oalannoble.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/21/21
We asked bestselling author Jerry Jenkins how he stays motivated after selling 70 million books, what it’s like working with his son on his latest project, and the biggest mistake he sees authors make. Learn more at www.jerryjenkins.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/24/21
Author Daniel Darling talks about the villains and heroes who witnessed the resurrection, shares how he researches for his books and gives tips to aspiring authors. Learn More at Dan's Website.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/02/21
Hannah Anderson talks about working with her husband on her latest book, navigating a family health crisis, and what nature’s destructive elements can teach us about God. Learn more about Hannah and her new book, Turning of Days, at her website.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/16/21
We asked award-winning author Jared C. Wilson how he writes so many books, what his writing process is like, and whether social media helps or hurts his creativity.  Learn More: jaredcwilson.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/02/21
Author, speaker, and professor John Koessler talks about how we’ve rehabilitated the seven deadly sins, why justice is more than outrage, and why he advises writing for just 10 minutes. Featured Resource: Dangerous Virtues by John Koessler and Group Resources See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/28/20
York Moore explains what your love language has to do with God, why social media complicated things, and why it’s not weird to get a hug from God. Resources: York's Website and Book See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/21/20
Pastor, author, and speaker John Mark Comer talks about what broke his soul, how he recovered, and why hurry is incompatible with love. Featured Resources: Book and Website See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/14/20
Neurotheologian Jim Wilder explains how understanding brain science can help you grow spiritually. Featured Resources:Book and Website. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/08/20
David Regier (aka “Church Curmudgeon”) shares about what inspired his Twitter alter ego, how humor relates to faith, and the surprising times when we’re most creative. Resource Links: Church Curmudgeon on Twitter Book - Then Tweets My Soul  
Published 08/17/20
Ministry expert Karl Vaters talks about the impossible decision pastors face on reopening churches, why you shouldn’t let your trigger be your truth, and how you can write a ton of without ever facing a blank page. Resources: Karl's Website The Church Recovery Guide
Published 08/10/20
A conversation with bestselling author Skye Jethani about why we explain away Jesus’ teaching, how we’ve made outrage a fruit of the Spirit, and why he’s started adding doodles to his writing. Website: skyejethani.com Book: What if Jesus Was Serious?
Published 08/03/20
Bestselling author Trillia Newbell shares about the joys and frustrations of writing about racial justice and reconciliation and why she mourns—but not without hope. Featured Resource:  BOOK: United: Captured by God's Vision of Diversity by Trillia Newbell WEBSITE: trillianewbell.com RELATED BOOKS:moodypublishers.com/unity
Published 07/13/20
Author and professor Heather Holleman on why every Christian is sent and the three questions she asks people who don’t know Jesus. Featured Resource:  BOOK: Sent by Heather Holleman WEBSITE: heatherholleman.com
Published 06/15/20
Author Isabel Tom talks to us about how older people have changed her life, how we can help seniors during the pandemic, and why our culture is increasingly sensitive to racism and sexism—but not ageism. Featured Resources: Book: The Value of Wrinkles Website: isabeltom.com
Published 06/08/20
We talked to author and psychologist Deb Gorton about how embracing discomfort leads to growth, the difference between comfort and contentment, and how her training in psychology helps her write. Featured Resources: DebGorton.com Embracing Uncomfortable (Book)
Published 06/01/20
We talked to homeschooling expert Jamie Erickson about educating our kids during the pandemic, the lies parents believe about homeschooling and Jamie’s secret for writing books when you have five children. RESOURCES: Homeschool Bravely (Book) Homeschool Bravely (Website)
Published 05/25/20
We talked to the bestselling author about how pastoral ministry shapes his writing, what he tells hurting people, and why he believes you should be more like a sponge than a rock.
Published 05/14/20
We talked to the bestselling author, Lee Strobel, about doing apologetics in the time of Coronavirus, how it feels to be a movie star, and the guilty pleasure getting him through the pandemic. More about Lee Strobel: leestrobel.com
Published 05/05/20
We talked to author Brandon J. O’Brien about why Christians divide over dumb things, how we can find unity, and what it’s like living in New York City in the middle of the pandemic. Learn more about Brandon at brandonjobrien.com.
Published 04/27/20
In the time it takes to brew a cup of coffee, you can be encouraged with Scripture and challenged by faithful wisdom. Mornings with Tozer Podcast is a two-minute daily devotional from the writings of A. W. Tozer. Available wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.awtozer.com. 
Published 04/24/20
We talked to bestselling author Philip Yancey about the pandemic, his brush with death, and what’s getting him through the current crisis. Learn more about Philip at philipyancey.com.
Published 04/20/20
We talked to author and professor Bryan Litfin about how early Christians responded to ancient plagues, what happened to Peter after Acts, and how we can love our neighbors while social distancing. More about Dr. Bryan Litfin: bryanlitfin.com
Published 03/30/20