Hard Conversations

Socialism’s wave may or may not crash over the nation by the time a second Trump presidency is in the books. But the current surge of socialist sentiment—and the mood of the country—suggests we’d be foolish to bet against it. Christians have a long track record of showing up late to the cultural moment. We react only after the damage is done. This series exists to break that pattern. I want believers—especially leaders—to be ready before socialism’s promises start captivating our young and often untested believers.

On this date--April 20th--five years ago Dr. Johann Kim passed away in Athens, Greece. My wife and I were there with him and his wife Grace when he went to be with the Lord. So, in remembrance this amazing man of God, I prepared this short vlog to remind us of all to live and die like Dr. Johann.

This vlog briefly looks at evolutionary psychology and how its understanding of ethics and morality gives grounds for devastating human behavior.

Too many people simply assume that what science promulgates is the unvarnished truth. But there is something that precedes science that influences how scientists will choose to interpret the data. What's that?

Good Friday, Easter Sunday but what about the Saturday in between during which time Jesus was in the state of death for the entire day? Where did he go? What does this imply for a lot of us?

I respond to the question, "Why should I believe the Bible when there are other sacred books?"

While talking about sanctification, I briefly consider spiritual differences between in-person worship and online worship.

Several years ago, before I got up to speak at a conference, the hosting pastor introduced me as Dr. PowerPoint. Yes, I heavily rely on this tool to communicate God's message. So, is that all good? That depends. In this vlog I imagine what may happen to my PowerPoint slides on the Day of Judgment.

I share one unforgettable moment in my life when the Lord exposed the motives of my heart in ministry. Ouch!

The three typical ways in which we use the cross against the instruction that came with it.