Listening In

A conversation with Max McLean

In this stand alone special edition of Listening In, host Warren Smith talks with Christian actor Max McLean. He is the founder of Fellowship for Performing Arts, a New York City-based company that produces live theater and film from a ...

A conversation with Rick Warren_pt 2 - S11.E15

In this second part of Warren Smith's conversation with Rick Warren, the two men chat as they walk through Rick Warren's substantial library at the Rick and Kay Warren Foundation headquarters, in Orange County, California.Listening In is a listener supported ...

A conversation with Tim Keller - S11.E13

Very few things are harder for a Christian to do than forgive. Yet there is nothing more countercultural today than loving our enemies, and praying for those who spitefully use us. In this conversation with Warren Smith, Tim Keller talks ...

A conversation with Todd Stiefel - S11.E11

Todd Stiefel had nagging doubts about his Catholic faith during his youth. He says in college, he found the answers he was looking for...by walking away from his Christian upbringing. In this conversation, hear what led Stiefel to this decision ...

A conversation with Tim Challies - S11.E9

Summary/Description: After the death of his 20-year old son, Tim Challies started to write: not for others, but himself. The popular blogger and author chronicled his private journey through grief and loss. He later decided to share those reflections in: ...

A conversation with Robert Jeffress - S11.E7

Robert Jeffress is pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas and the author of nearly 30 books including 18 Minutes With Jesus: Straight Talk from the Savior about the Things That Matter Most. During the 2016 presidential election, Jeffress endorsed ...

A conversation with Michael Kruger - S11.E5

Michael Kruger is a New Testament scholar and seminary president. He believes the church needs strong pastors who are also gentle shepherds--prized for their character over their giftedness. In this conversation with Warren Smith, Kruger warns against the lure of ...

A conversation with Katelyn Beaty - S11.E3

Listening In comes to you from WORLD News Group, and this program is just one of the many podcasts and publications available. To find out more about our complete family of products visit WNG.org.Tune in next week to hear my ...

A conversation with Max Lucado - S11.E1

Max Lucado is one of the best-selling Christian authors of all time. His books have sold a hundred-million copies in 56 languages. He's been called “America’s pastor” by Christianity Today, and he's served as the pastor of San Antonio’s Oak ...

A conversation with Roland Warren - S10.E14

Prolifers have prayed and advocated for an end to Roe v. Wade for decades. Now that abortion is no longer legal in all 50 states, pregnancy resource centers have a big job ahead, meeting the needs of mothers in crisis. ...

A conversation with Neal Harmon and Chris Wall - S10.E12

Neal Harmon co-founded VidAngel and Angel Studios. Chris Wall is the showrunner for one of Angel Studio’s most anticipated projects, the animated adaptation of Andrew Peterson’s Wingfeather Saga. Both men are shaking up the Christian entertainment market with a new ...

A conversation with Sean McDowell - S10.E10

Sean McDowell takes tough concepts and makes them understandable in his new book for teens and parents, A Rebel's Manifesto. In it he offers short, sharp, satisfying discussions of such tough topics as homosexuality, pornography, abortion, immigration, guns and violence, ...

A conversation with Laura Perry - S10.E8

Laura Perry lived for nearly a decade as a transgender man named “Jake.” Eventually she realized she was not a man trapped in a woman’s body. But by then she had made physical changes that would be difficult to undo. ...

A conversation with Andy Crouch - S10.E6

Andy Crouch has thought deeply about the impact technology has had on relationships, community, and creativity. Technology can be a blessing, and it's often necessary for our daily lives. But it can also be incredibly destructive. In this conversation with ...

A conversation with Andy Stanley - S10.E4

Jesus said we are to render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, but render unto God what is God’s. Atlanta megachurch pastor Andy Stanley believes that the evangelical church has devoted too much time and energy to Caesar and not enough ...

A conversation with Chuck Marohn - S10.E2

Chuck Marohn believes we should design cities, towns, roads, neighborhoods, and highways as if people mattered, and not based on short-term economic efficiency. In this conversation with host Warren Smith, Marohn explains the research and reasoning behind his conclusions.Support for ...

A conversation with Andy Erwin - S9.E14

Filmmaking siblings, the Erwin brothers, release their biggest project to date on Christmas Day. American Underdog tells the story of NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner. In this conversation with host Warren Smith, Andy Erwin talks about the process of ...

A conversation with Dallas Jenkins - S9.E12

The Chosen, a streaming series about Jesus and his disciples, has vaulted creator Dallas Jenkins to the top of evangelical cultural circles. In this conversation with Warren Smith, Jenkins talks about writing the show, what it’s like on set, and ...

A conversation with Alan Noble - S9.E10

Culture tells us we belong to ourselves. But the Bible tells us we belong to God. What implications does that have for our desire to seek affirmation from other people, especially through social media? That’s the simple but difficult truth ...

A conversation with Claire Culwell - S9.E8

Claire Culwell always knew she was adopted. But she didn’t meet her birth mother until she was in her 20s. After their reunion, Claire gave her mother a gift and thanked her for choosing life. That’s when she discovered her ...

A conversation with Marie Mockett - S9.E6

An outsider’s view of the faith sown, and harvested, in America’s Heartland

A conversation with Marvin Olasky - S9.E4

A missed catch, misunderstanding, and the healing journey that led to forgiveness

A conversation with Robert Wolgemuth - S9.E2

What does it mean to finish life well? Author Robert Wolgemuth talks to Warren Smith about his new book, Gun Lap, and the reasons so many men in their last years give up on the work God has called them ...

This week, hear Warren's conversation with writer and Calvin University professor Kristin Du Mez.

A conversation with Grover Norquist

This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with tax reformer, Grover Norquist.