Michael Easley inContext

"We have all kinds of excuses—no reasons—but all kinds of excuses for why we can't read the Bible. But God only wrote one book, and I think He'd like for us to read it." Dr. Woodrow Kroll joins Michael to discuss: Why Biblical Literacy is declining Technology and Bible retention Encouragement for any who struggle to read the Bible Dr. Kroll's #1 tip for increasing your own biblical literacy Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/in-the-book-kroll/

Dr. Michael Gorman joins Michael to begin our series on Biblical literacy and exposition: Get Your Nose in The Book. In this conversation, Michael and Dr. Gorman discuss: Reading Scripture in context Communicating Scripture Asking good questions of the text Analyzing the culture of Scripture Supplemental tools for careful Bible study And much more Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/in-the-book-gorman/

Where did Cain's wife come from? How do we educate our children biblically about homosexuality? How do we speak the truth in love without sounding judgmental or condoning what's Biblically wrong? You asked, Dr. E answered! "Whenever I hear a person or group changing the terminology of the Bible to accommodate a cultural view, I'm going to lean on the Biblical text in its context." Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/ask-dr-e-15/

Dr. George Barna joins Michael to discuss the tension in a world largely influenced by culture rather than Scripture, and what we can do about it. In this episode, Michael and Dr. Barna discuss: How people interact with the Bible in America and ways the church might actually deter folks from doing so Dominant influences in our culture How God works through individuals to change cultures Forming a biblical worldview Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/church-history-barna/

Janet Parshall returns to inContext to discuss the state of the American church and to encourage believers to obey the biblical mandate: go and tell the Good News. In this conversation, Michael and Janet discuss: Concerning trends in Western Christianity Our mandate: Go and Tell Social media's impact on our thinking Free speech Engaging in politics with Kingdom principles "Woke" culture Cancel culture Hope Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/american-church-janet-parshall/

Dr. Phil Cary helps us understand the history of Christian theology in the US and the church. History is the current event of another time. In this episode, Michael and Dr. Cary discuss: Creeds and their place in church history Christianity, Moralism, and Deism Where the church is headed in America And more! Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/church-history-america-cary/

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/