Born in Germany to a military family, Eric Flickinger’s religious upbringing was generically Christian. However, his college years in Florida—and a specific young lady—led him to think critically about his faith, and he ultimately left his modeling career to pursue Bible teaching and evangelism.

Twin brothers, Shahin and Shahbaz Bakhshnia, share the powerful story of their conversions from Islam to Christianity and how they began a ministry to reach other Muslims through church planting in West Asia and an underground network of Bible workers in Iran.

The food we eat is one of the greatest weapons available to us in combating poor health. Drawing on his expertise in lifestyle medicine, Dr. Derek Heldzinger explains the role of inflammation in health and the importance of where you eat on the food chain.

Eli Goree was well on his way to stardom after critical roles in Hollywood brought him a measure of fame and fortune, but while his career brought him gratification, it was unfulfilling. Today, Eli tells of his journey from award-nominated actor to student of pastoral evangelism.

Early on, Tim and Wendy Maddocks pledged to follow God anywhere, for any length of time, and at any cost. Tim shares how his family ended up ministering in Cambodia and stories of God’s miraculous provision throughout the years.

A mission trip to Africa in 2003 changed Anita Jepson’s life irrevocably. After several years of personally supporting evangelism in Africa, she founded Mara Vision Outreach, a ministry that transforms thousands of lives by bringing literacy and the love of Jesus to the tribes of Kenya.

Dr. Frank Hasel returns to Conversations to share memories of his late wife and insight into his experiences with grief, as found in his book “Love Is.”

From navigating the challenges of pastoral life to sharing practical ways to grow in faith, Tim and Andrea Madding offer encouragement and wisdom for anyone seeking a deeper spiritual walk. Drawing from their personal experiences, they share insights into how to foster spiritual growth in communities and balance family life with ministry.

Many people have unhealthy relationships with food and with their own bodies. For teenage Tiffany Bartell, anorexia gave her what felt like control in a life where she felt powerless. Reflecting on her own experience, Dr. Bartell shares what was helpful in her journey to recovery and how best to communicate care and concern to those with eating disorders.

Always interested in making faith practical, Dr. Frank Hasel shares insights into pastoral training, his journey through grief, his latest books on faith and resilience, and his current work as associate director of the Biblical Research Institute.