Persecution of Christians is on the rise worldwide, especially in majority Muslim countries. Churches are bombed or burned, property is confiscated, individual believers are harassed or imprisoned, and in some places even the act of trying to share the gospel is illegal. In this episode of the podcast we are joined by Andrew Brunson. His story of faithfulness despite threats, persecution, and imprisonment in Turkey is an inspiration for us to live our lives for Christ in the face of difficulty.

What does it look like for us as men to live a wholehearted life in a world that invites us to run after trinkets and plastic trophies. In this episode of the podcast author Morgan Snyder, whose new book Becoming a King: The Path to Restoring the Heart of Man, paints a picture of masculinity showing what it looks like to grow as a man in the gospel and to love well. Morgan's words will be a source of encouragement to both men and women. As always thanks for listening.

For many churches, security is only a passing concern.  Today's churches face threats from a myriad of sources, ranging from natural disasters to active shooters, and everything in between. What responsibilities do leaders have to care and protect the flock not just spiritually but physically as well. In this episode we talk to Lt. Col. Dave Grossman. He addresses the need for the church be alert. Dave offers important insight to those who love the church.

What questions are our kids verbalizing and pondering in this season of COVID-19? With fear of the unknown replacing the normalcy of their everyday routines, our kids are primed and ready to listen and learn if we are willing to use this time to help them view and navigate our current health crisis through the lens of God’s Word. Author Tim Kimmel walks us through what it looks like to graciously love our kids during this time, pointing them to Christ as we ourselves fix our eyes on Him.

What does it look like for us to navigate this season well? In this episode of the podcast I share with students at Davidson College about the importance of grieving, our need to be honest about where we're at emotionally in light of Covid-19, and processing the and other traumatic events so we can be more fully human. 

How do we respond in this moment as leaders. Do we rush in with big ideas, big vision, and a bigger burden to rise to the challenges in this moment of crisis. Where do our hearts go if attendance drops or giving declines? Joining us on this episode is pastor and author Karl Vaters who reminds us of the finished work of Jesus Christ, and how God also chooses the small and ordinary things to advance his Kingdom.

Anxiety and fear. It's something that can stir in all of our hearts. As we look to God's word we see Jesus and the biblical writers speak into one of our biggest struggles. During this season of pandemic and economic downturn it's easy to go to anxiety and fear. In this episode I share a talk given at Grace and Peace Church on March 8th during the early stages of the outbreak. The talk covers the different types of anxiety and where we can fix our eyes in the midst of life's storms. Thanks for listening.

Where do we fix our eyes in a season of suffering and affliction. Pastor and author Scotty Smith joins us to talk through practical ways we can center our hearts and our hope in the midst of the chaos that surrounds us all.

As cases of Covid-19 continue to climb, and as we look at the growing economic crisis, fear and anxiety can quickly rise in our hearts and our minds. Counselor Mike Sense who is the co-founder of The Global Counseling Network (GCN) joins us to talk about the importance of counseling and the use of online technology to care for those in need.