Lighthouse Faith

Inside the Vatican. Pope John Paul the Second was probably the most beloved pontiff in the modern era... He died in 2005. Author and Catholic intellectual George Weigel knew him personally, and was asked by the pontiff himself to write his biography. Weigel now believes his whole life may have been in Providential preparation for the undertaking. In this Lighthouse Faith Podcast, Weigel talks about this third installment of chronicling John Paul's life; about how it's much more personal for him. In 'Lessons in Hope: My Unexpected Life with St. John Paul the Second, " he recounts conversations over meals with John Paul, historic events and the Pope's inner circle of extraordinary characters...one of those he recalls as the brilliant Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who later became Pope Benedict the Sixteenth.

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The Museum of the Bible is now open to the public in Washington, DC. The gala launch event and the ribbon cutting are now in the past, and people have begun filtering through the giant portal, a nearly forty foot replica of the Bible's opening words in the book of Genesis.

Right up until opening day there were still exhibits being installed, walls needing touch up paint, and construction dust wiped away. A few months ago while the sounds of welding and hammering were going on I sat down and talked with Cary Summers, President of the Museum, and charged with shepherding the half billion dollar project to completion. Take a listen to what it took to create a 430 thousand square foot museum dedicated to the biggest selling book of all time, The Bible.

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Dr. Timothy Keller talks about his new book, his first ever devotional, based on the book of Proverbs. Keller, the now retired senior pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian in New York City, is one of the most powerful theological minds today. Some have called him a modern day C.S. Lewis. His book, God's Wisdom for Navigating Life," he co-wrote with wife Kathy. She joins him in the podcast...a rare interview with both Kellers together.

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From Playboy mansion to Church pews, actress Andrea Logan White share her journey from the dark side of Hollywood to the light of faith. At one time she seemed to have it all: Beauty, wealth and opportunity. But beneath the surface there was a very different woman, one who felt at times worthless, useless and insignificant. But then she says through God's grace she realized that God could use her imperfections as an example to others to help transform their lives. Her movie credits include 'Mom's Night Out' and 'Do You Believe.'

From Playboy mansion to Church pews, actress Andrea Logan White share her journey from the dark side of Hollywood to the light of faith. At one time she seemed to have it all: Beauty, wealth and opportunity. But beneath the surface there was a very different woman, one who felt at times worthless, useless and insignificant. But then she says through God's grace she realized that God could use her imperfections as an example to others to help transform their lives. Her movie credits include 'Mom's Night Out' and 'Do You Believe.'

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It is a death sentence to convert from Islam to Christianity in certain Middle East countries. But yet, there are hundreds, if not thousands, who are taking this journey. Missionary Tom Doyle and his wife Joanne, recount first hand their stories of the "courage and faith through unthinkable confrontations with radical Islam," that these people have taken. Not only are they embracing Christianity, but their passion for the faith has made them take on the very dangerous task of converting others as well. They are almost literally "Standing in the Fire." It is the name of Tom Doyle's new book where the stories are documented.

It is a death sentence to convert from Islam to Christianity in certain Middle East countries. But yet, there are hundreds, if not thousands, who are taking this journey. Missionary Tom Doyle and his wife Joanne, recount first hand their stories of the "courage and faith through unthinkable confrontations with radical Islam," that these people have taken. Not only are they embracing Christianity, but their passion for the faith has made them take on the very dangerous task of converting others as well. They are almost literally "Standing in the Fire." It is the name of Tom Doyle's new book where the stories are documented.

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You can help persecuted Christians.  Christian persecution in the Middle East may not make the front pages as much these days,  but it doesn't mean things are going well.  Fr. Benedict Kiely provides the eyes and ears for us to learn about how displaced Christians are still fearing for their lives and their numbers continue to dwindle in a land they've lived in since the time of the apostles.  Father Kiely is a Catholic priest and founder of Nasarean.org, an organization helping persecuted Christians in the Middle East.

You can help persecuted Christians.  Christian persecution in the Middle East may not make the front pages as much these days,  but it doesn't mean things are going well.  Fr. Benedict Kiely provides the eyes and ears for us to learn about how displaced Christians are still fearing for their lives and their numbers continue to dwindle in a land they've lived in since the time of the apostles.  Father Kiely is a Catholic priest and founder of Nasarean.org, an organization helping persecuted Christians in the Middle East.

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Ever since Pope Francis uttered those famous words, "Who am I to judge?", concerning homosexuality, the Catholic Church has been hotly debating the issue of how to respond to the LGBT community. This podcast is a conversation with two men, both with same sex attraction, who have taken opposite points of view. One has embraced being gay as a member of a gay friendly Parrish in NYC, the other believes that this is not God's plan for his life. Please listen to this heartfelt discussion as the two men sitting side by side open their souls to each other and to me.