In this conversation, Trevin Wax talks about his book Life of Jesus in 30 Days and the prayer journey it offers. He explains the inspiration behind the book and the structure of the prayer journey, which involves praying three times a day. Trevin emphasizes the importance of punctuating the day with prayer and the compounding effect of regular prayer. He also discusses the benefits of engaging with different genres of Scripture in prayer and the importance of blending structure and spontaneity. Finally, Trevin addresses the challenges of busyness and distractions, offering encouragement to maintain prayer discipline.

Trevin Wax is vice president of research and resource development at the North American Mission Board and a visiting professor at Cedarville University. A former missionary to Romania, Trevin is a regular columnist at The Gospel Coalition and has contributed to The Washington Post, Religion News Service, World, and Christianity Today, which named him one of 33 millennials shaping the next generation of evangelicals. He has served as general editor of The Gospel Project and has taught courses on mission and ministry at Wheaton College. He is the author of multiple books, including The Thrill of Orthodoxy, Rethink Your Self, This Is Our Time, and Gospel Centered Teaching.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the conversation
01:36 The inspiration behind the book 'Life of Jesus'
04:07 The structure and purpose of the prayer journey
05:21 The significance of praying three times a day
08:19 The benefits of punctuating the day with prayer
10:09 The compounding effect of regular prayer
11:28 The importance of structure and spontaneity in prayer
17:01 The value of engaging with different genres of Scripture
23:28 The benefits of blending different genres in prayer
35:04 Dealing with busyness and maintaining prayer disciplines
41:08 Overcoming distractions and making time for prayer
42:44 Challenges of Distraction and Temptation
43:32 Reorienting Ourselves to God
43:45 Becoming More Like Jesus
44:42 Revolutionizing Prayer Life
45:11 Recommendation and Conclusion

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In this Filter episode, I talked with Drew Dyck about his new book, Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything. Dyck shares his insights on the power of persistence and the significance of everyday faithfulness, challenging the common belief that only big, bold moments matter. He emphasizes the importance of showing up for God, family, community, and oneself, and how these small acts of obedience to God accumulate into a life of meaning and impact. Dyck's candid reflections on his journey, coupled with inspiring stories of ordinary people saying yes to God, offer us a practical demonstration of the power of faithfulness in every area of life.

Drew Dyck is an editor at Moody Publishers and the former managing editor of Leadership Journal. He is the author of several books, including Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible and Brain Science (Moody, 2019). Drew’s work has been featured in Christianity Today, Relevant, and CNN.com. He lives with his wife, Grace, and their three children, near Portland, Oregon. Connect with Drew at DrewDyck.com or on Twitter @DrewDyck.

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I’m excited to present another episode featuring Neil Shenvi, co-author of Critical Dilemma. In this conversation, we unravel the complexities of contemporary critical theories like critical race theory and social justice ideology. Shenvi and co-author Pat Sawyer navigate the implications of these theories for society and the church, condemning racism while advocating for racial healing and unity. Their book balances the valid insights of critical theory with critical analysis, exposing its foundational flaws. Praised for its scholarly depth and accessibility, Critical Dilemma offers a nuanced understanding of these divisive theories. It provides a valuable resource for addressing societal challenges and engaging with illiberal progressive arguments.

Neil Shenvi has an A.B. in chemistry from Princeton and a Ph.D. in theoretical chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley. He was a research scientist at Yale University and Duke University and has published over thirty peer-reviewed scientific papers. In addition, his writings on critical theory have been published by the Journal of Christian Legal Thought, the Gospel Coalition, Eikon, Ratio Christi, and the Liberty University Law Review, among others. He is married and currently homeschools his four children.

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I’m excited to welcome Scott Klusendorf to the podcast to discuss the new edition of his book The Case for Life. This book is an insightful and compelling defense of the pro-life movement. With engaging writing and well-researched arguments, he dismantles common pro-choice beliefs, presenting a compelling ethical, scientific, and philosophical case for protecting unborn life. This valuable resource equips readers with clear and logical responses to challenging pro-choice arguments, challenging them to consider the moral implications of their stance and grasp the sanctity of human life.

Scott Klusendorf (MA, Biola University) is the president of Life Training Institute, where he trains pro-life advocates to persuasively defend their views. A passionate and engaging platform speaker, Scott's pro-life presentations have been featured by Focus on the Family, Truths That Transform, and American Family Radio.

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Should Christians participate in Halloween? Glenn Sunshine comes back on the podcast to discuss the history of Halloween. We investigate its origins and how it changed over time. He also informs us how Halloween is celebrated differently today than it was in centuries past, and he helps us discern if a Christian should take part in Halloween celebrations.

Glenn Sunshine (Ph.D., Renaissance and Reformation History) is a former professor of history at Central Connecticut State University, a ministry associate at Reflections Ministries, and a senior faculty member of the Colson Fellows. An award-winning author, Glenn has published books, articles, and book chapters on history, theology, and culture, online, and on both sides of the Atlantic. His book Why You Think the Way You Do: The Story of Western Worldviews from Rome to Home (Zondervan, 2009) received the 2006 Acton Institute Book Grant. Glenn has also taught courses on four continents.

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What does the Bible have to say about authority? The use of power is addressed all over Scripture and is relevant to every area of our lives. Authority is used in our homes, churches, workplaces, and the broader society. Jonathan Leeman joins the show on this episode to discuss these topics along with his new book Authority.

Jonathan Leeman is the editorial director for 9Marks. After doing undergraduate and graduate degrees in political science, Jonathan began his career in journalism where he worked as an editor for an international economics magazine in Washington, D.C. Since his call to ministry, Jonathan has earned a master of divinity and a Ph.D. in theology and worked as an interim pastor.

Today he edits the 9Marks series of books as well as the 9Marks Journal and is the co-host of Pastors Talk. He has written for a number of publications and is the author or editor of a number of books.

Jonathan lives with his wife and four daughters in a suburb of Washington, DC and serves as an elder at Cheverly Baptist Church. He teaches adjunctively at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Reformed Theological Seminary. You can follow him on Twitter at @Jonathan Leeman.

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Evangelicals frequently address the need for discerning the content with intake online. However, we are less likely to draw attention to how the web as a medium forms our character. Samuel James argues that we must draw attention to the habitat of the web and raise our awareness of how it pulls us away from the wisdom of God. We discussed his new book Digital Liturgies which provides an excellent introduction to Christians for how to think wisely about the internet.

Samuel James is the associate acquisitions editor at Crossway. He is the author of Digital Liturgies, a regular newsletter on Christianity, technology, and culture. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife, Emily, and their three children.

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I’m excited to welcome back one of my favorite guests in this episode of Filter. I had the privilege of talking with Justin Whitmel Early about his new book, Made For People. Justin is insightful, clear, and practical as always. We discussed the theological foundations for friendship, what Justin calls “covenant friendship,” and practical ways to cultivate these kinds of friendship.

Justin Whitmel Earley is a lawyer, author, and speaker from Richmond, VA. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in English Literature before spending four years in Shanghai, China, as a missionary. Justin got his law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center, and he now runs his own business law practice in Richmond, Virginia at Earley Legal Group.

His book, The Common Rule – Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction, was published with InterVarsity Press in 2019. He frequently speaks at businesses and legal events on habits, technology, and mental health; and at churches and conferences on habits, spiritual formation, and parenting. His second book, Habits of the Household – Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms, was released with Zondervan in November of 2021. Justin also writes fiction and poetry and is working on a children's book. He is married to Lauren and has four sons – Whit, Asher, Coulter, and Shep.

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In this episode of Filter, I am pleased to welcome Barry Rowan to discuss his new book The Spiritual Art of Business. Drawing from his forty years of experience in corporate leadership, Barry teaches us about pursuing value in our relationship with God and bringing that value to work. He shares wisdom that applies to all of our lives whether you are in business, education, ministry, and even at home. I must confess that this episode immediately became one of my favorites, and I know you’ll enjoy it too.

Barry Rowan is a Harvard Business School graduate who served his entire career in C-Suite roles. He has been instrumental in building and transforming eight businesses, primarily in the technology and communication space, with one selling for $10 billion. His leadership experience spans both private and public companies, including Gogo (the inflight connectivity company), Vonage, Nextel Partners, and Fluke Corporation.

Based on his belief in giving back, Barry serves on both for-profit and non-profit boards, mentors young leaders, and leads international study trips. His non-profit boards have included InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Seattle Pacific University, Gordon College, the Gonzaga University Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, and advisory boards for Harvard Business School. He also served as president of Bellevue Christian School.

Deeply immersed in Scripture and the classic spiritual writers, Barry is deeply committed to contemplation and prayer, leading him to complete a month-long silent retreat immediately following his retirement from a full-time executive career. His friends have dubbed him a “corporate mystic.”

Barry is married to Linda, his wife of over forty-two years, and they have two adult sons. Together they are now engaged in multiple lines of service including walking with the poor and investing in the next generation of leaders. Their commitment to the poor has taken them to Central America over twenty times. They are members of the National Leadership Council of World Vision and support local organizations breaking the poverty cycle through sustainable programs.

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