Dr. John Hannah is back to help us understand the history of Christianity in America. Michael and Dr. Hannah discuss: Christian history in America The Great Awakenings Fundamentalism and Puritanism Unity among believers "I don't think our nation began as a distinctly Christian nation...The foundation of this country took place in a profoundly Christian world. They operated out of a Christian worldview." Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/the-story-of-christianity-in-america

"That's why we preach Christ crucified: we believe that if you really know Him, it'll change everything." This is the first episode in our new series: Church History. Dr. Hannah puts it well when he says, "If you don't have a past, you can't understand the present and you don't have hope for the future." Join us through these next five weeks as we look at the history of the church in America and around the world. Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/church-history-world/

Hanna Seymour joins Michael to answer our 10 Questions in this episode about eternal perspective, the character of God, and defining success in every season of life. In this conversation, Michael and Hanna discuss: Seasonal Callings Defining success in your context The value of an eternal perspective Finding purpose when your life looks different than you envisioned The life-changing power of understanding God's character Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-hanna-seymour/

Michael's longtime friend Dave Gibson is on inContext to answer our 10 Questions. In this episode, Michael and Dave discuss: The value of lifelong friendships Choosing God in retirement Overcoming your "inner-brat" (stubbornness) Worry and anxiety The grace of God The beauty of Scripture Overcoming performance-based theology Overcoming distractions to pursuing God Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-dave-gibson/

Michael's longtime friend Robert White is back on inContext today. This time, he's answering our 10 Questions. Don't miss this episode. Topics discussed: Trusting God "Vocation" versus "Advocation" Marriage Surrendering to God Arriving at the point of faithfulness Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-robert-white/

Dr. E is back in the studio answering your questions! In this episode: -What are your thoughts on divorce as it pertains to qualifications for eldership? -How do you reconcile obeying God in denying oneself and taking up your cross daily, and protecting oneself from those who use scripture against you for personal gain? -How should a believer respond to a person who weaponizes scripture? -Who were the saints raised in Matthew 27:52-53? Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/ask-dr-e-14/

Why does reading and studying the Bible from Genesis to Revelation matter? How do we encourage Christians to get their noses in the Book? Dr. Mark Chavalas, Dr. Wendy Widder, and Dr. Kevin Zuber join Michael Easley to discuss the value of studying and understanding the Bible—from cover to cover. For more episodes from "The Big Book—Cover to Cover" Series or more Biblically-based resources, visit michaelincontext.com For Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-panel/