How can we get through when we feel lonely and confused? How can we live in this broken world?

Brent talks with Alan Noble about his new IVP book ‘To Live Well: Practical Wisdom for Moving Through Chaotic Times’.

Alan is Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, a fellow of the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics, and author of a number of books. Alan has published articles at ‘The Atlantic’, ‘The Gospel Coalition’, ‘First Things’ and ‘Christianity Today’.

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/www.oalannoble.com

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What does the wilderness mean to you? What have you learnt from it?

Brent talks with Noel Forlini Burt about her new IVP book ‘God in the Desert: A Spiritual Theology of Wilderness in the Old Testament’.

Noel explores Old Testament wilderness narratives in conversation with voices from church history.

Noel teaches widely in the intersection of biblical studies and spiritual formation. She’s the author of a number of books.  She’s certified as a spiritual director and in spiritual formation.      

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www.amazon.com/God-Desert-Spiritual-Wilderness-Testament/dp/1514010305

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‘The difference between leaders who thrive and those who burn out isn’t talent or training – it’s rhythm’.

Brent talks with Gregory Woodard about his new book ‘Leadership from Within: Navigating the Path Toward Soul-Driven Success’.

Gregory has been active in Christian leadership for many years as a spiritual director and a life and friendship coach.  He served 15 years as a navy chaplain, and seven years as a Marine and Army National Guardsman.  Over his years as a military chaplain in deployed environments, Greg learned to live a holistically healthy life and to take care of himself in difficult spiritual leadership experiences.  

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www.gregwoodard.com

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‘In an era marked by anxiety, polarization, and spiritual overload, many Christians are struggling to hear the voice of Jesus amid the noise of daily life’.

Brent talks with Rick Hamlin about his new book from Church Publishing called ‘Everlasting Jesus: 40 Days of Timeless Wisdom for Modern Living’.

Rick brings decades of experience to this work.  He’s a former executive editor at ‘Guideposts’, and the author of a number of books. 

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rickhamlin.com

/www.amazon.com/Everlasting-Jesus-Timeless-Wisdom-Modern/dp/1640658750

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Am I my body not just my soul?

Brent talks with Greg Allison and Joshua Farris about Greg’s article in ‘Christ Over All’ called ‘The Embodied Person: Why I Am My Body, Not Just My Soul’.

Dr. Greg Allison serves as Professor of Christian Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  He previously taught at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon.  He has 18 years of ministry experience as a staff member of Campus Crusade.  He’s the secretary of the Evangelical Theological Society.  He’s the author of a number of books including ‘Embodied’.

Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian on Missio Mosaic.  He’s the director and founder of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Driven Leadership. 

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christoverall.com/article/concise/the-embodied-person-why-i-am-my-body-not-just-my-soul/

www.sbts.edu/faculty/greg-r-allison/

soulscienceministries.com

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How do we help our children experience life at a slower pace?

Brent talks with Grace Pouch about her new IVP America book ‘Savoring Childhood: Practical Wisdom for Slowing Down’.

Grace is content manager for Renovare where she curates and produces resources for spiritual renewal.  She previously served as a seminary professor and Christian education specialist for elementary school children.  

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savoringchildhood.com

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What is being ‘born again’? What does it mean In the context of John’s gospel?

Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States. 

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/alastairadversaria.com

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What’s the significance of the third day in John chapter 2? The third day after what?

Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States. 

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In October 2002 random bullets turned everyday errands into life or death risks across the Washington DC area.  For one Jewish woman the Beltway sniper crisis became the breaking point that led to an unbreakable faith.

Brent talks with Cara Shine about her new book ‘The Hallway Miracle: The Prayer That Opened a Jewish Heart to Jesus’.

Cara is a retired award winning elementary school teacher with a passion for encouragement, anxiety management and ‘bridge building’ between the Old Testament and New Testament through her Jewish background.  She’s a lay pastor and ministry co-ordinator.

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www.carashine.com

www.amazon.com/Hallway-Miracle-Prayer-Opened-Jewish/dp/1963377974

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Brent talks with Jane Zwart about her new Orison Books collection of poems called ‘Oddest and Oldest and Saddest and Best’.

Jane teaches English at Calvin College in the States where she also codirects the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing.  Her poems have appeared in ‘The Southern Review’, ‘Threepenny Review’ and ‘Ploughshares’ as well as other journals and magazines.  

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www.amazon.com/Oddest-Oldest-Saddest-Best-Zwart/dp/1949039684

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