Today on His People, Sean Kollar speaks with Dr. Steve Gardner on the past, present, and future of the chosen land of Israel. Steve discusses what the bible says about who the land belongs to, and its connection to future prophecy.

For more on this subject, follow Steve's teaching series in Ezekiel on Youtube.

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In this interview, Spencer Dalke talks with sociologist Katie Gaddini about the influential role Christian women play in shaping America’s conservative movement. Drawing on nearly a decade of research, Gaddini explores the diverse groups of women—from mothers and college students to social media influencers and political leaders—who have become increasingly active in conservative politics. The conversation examines how events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, debates over education and parental rights, concerns about immigration, and broader cultural shifts have mobilized many Christian women into public engagement. Gaddini also discusses the growing influence of social media, the rise of the MAGA movement, and how many women understand their political involvement through deeply held religious convictions and biblical narratives. Ultimately, the episode offers a nuanced look at the intersection of faith, culture, and politics, helping listeners better understand one of the most significant—and often overlooked—forces shaping contemporary American conservatism. 

Featured work: Esther’s Army: The Christian Women Who Power the American Right 

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In this interview, Spencer Dalke talks with writer and editor Kelsi Klembara about the rise of “looksmaxxing” and what it reveals about identity in a digital age. Klembara explains how extreme self-optimization, fueled by social media, reflects a deeper pursuit of status, control, and validation that often leaves people fragmented and searching for meaning. She contrasts this with the steady, hope-filled perspective of Ben Sasse, whose response to terminal illness points to a different foundation for identity—one rooted not in achievement, but in faith. Drawing on the “theology of the cross,” Klembara highlights the tension between striving for self-made glory and receiving identity as a gift from God. The conversation touches on loneliness, the pressure of online performance, and the human desire for approval beneath it all. Ultimately, Klembara encourages a response marked by humility and the deeper hope that Christ speaks into the cracks of self-sufficiency. 

The origins and ideas behind looksmaxxing. 

Comparing the theologies of Clavicular and Ben Sasse. 

Finding paradoxical glory in the humility of Christ and the Cross. 

Featured work: “Looksmaxxing, Ben Sasse, and the Theology of the Cross” 

Connect with Kelsi Klembara on Instagram, Substack, and YouTube. 

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In this interview, Spencer Dalke talks with senior editor Brett McCracken of The Gospel Coalition about what sleep reveals about God, humanity, and the gospel. Brett McCracken explores why God intentionally designed humans to spend a third of their lives sleeping, arguing that our need for rest highlights our limits and invites us to trust in God’s sovereignty. The conversation moves beyond practical advice to a deeper theological reflection, showing how sleep functions as a daily act of surrender, a reminder of our mortality, and even a rehearsal of death and resurrection. Brett McCracken also discusses the connection between sleep and discipleship—how rest helps us love others well, steward our bodies, and resist a culture of constant productivity. From the science of sleep to the spiritual significance of dreams, the episode offers a rich vision of rest as both a gift of grace and a pathway to worship, encouraging listeners to embrace their need for rest as part of God’s good design. 

“The Keeper of your life doesn’t sleep, so you can rest easy in the sovereignty of God.” 

“[Life] doesn’t hinge on me always being productive. God is the one who ultimately accomplishes his mission, and it doesn’t depend on me, so I can sleep.”  

Featured work: The Wisdom of Sleep: How Rest Reveals God’s Truth and Revives Weary Souls 

Connect with Brett McCracken at BrettMcCracken.com and TheGospelCoalition.org. 

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His People - 07/10/2026 - Kelly Kapic | on how inefficiency promotes human flourishing.

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His People - 07/09/2026 - Rebecca Corwin | on God’s revelation through food.

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His People - 07/08/2026 - Dinah Dye | on God as warrior in the Book of Exodus.

Chaos and order in creation. 

The Old Testament as the foundation of the New Testament. 

God as a “Divine Warrior.” 

Featured work: The Greatest Exodus: A Divine Warrior Tradition 

Connect with Dinah Dye on Substack and Facebook. 

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His People - 07/07/2026 - Eric Scalise | on the use of AI in mental health ministry.

The vision of AI use in mental health ministry. 

Does AI exacerbate poor mental health in a faith context? 

The importance of physical relationships in counseling. 

Connect with Eric Scalise on Facebook, Instagram, X, and at HopeForTheHeart.org. 

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His People - 07/06/2026 - David & Alicia Lloyd | on the martyrdom of their son in Haiti.

Featured work: Strong to the End: The Simple Service and Sudden Sacrifice of the Martyrs in Haiti 

Connect with David and Alicia Lloyd on Facebook and MissionsInHaiti.com. 

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