What if spiritual growth isn't about trying harder to become a better Christian?

Michael Easley sits down with longtime friend and pastor Charlie Boyd to discuss the abiding life and what it means to live from the inside out.

Charlie shares how his understanding of Christianity changed after decades of ministry. He once approached spiritual growth through discipline, rules, information, and striving. Over time, he discovered that abiding in Christ means something different.

Jesus doesn't call us to manufacture spiritual fruit through greater effort. He calls us to remain connected to Him.

In this conversation, Michael and Charlie explore what it means to “preach the gospel to yourself,” read Scripture slowly, meditate on God's Word, practice silence and solitude, and recognize the Holy Spirit's work in our everyday lives.

They also discuss Galatians 2:20, union with Christ, legalism, grace, spiritual maturity, anxiety, surrender, and our longing for a heavenly home.

Chapters
00:00 — The Christian life beyond striving
01:09 — A 45-year friendship begins in seminary
04:13 — Why Charlie wrote The Abiding Life Primer
05:57 — What does it mean to preach the gospel to yourself?
07:59 — Renewing your mind through Scripture
10:11 — Why repetition matters in spiritual growth
12:07 — What does it mean to abide?
13:36 — Abiding versus striving
17:02 — Moving beyond “read your Bible and pray”
19:10 — Rule-based Christianity versus grace
23:03 — Experiencing Christ rather than merely knowing about Him
26:20 — A practical approach to meditating on Scripture
30:02 — Galatians 2:20 and Christ living through us
35:38 — You can't make the flesh better
39:04 — Homesick for heaven
41:15 — Obedience as an invitation into life
45:46 — Charlie's journey through anger and striving
49:33 — Spiritual maturity and learning to surrender
53:46 — Trusting God instead of leaning on our understanding
55:09 — Becoming a non-anxious presence
56:34 — The simplicity of abiding
57:31 — The Abiding Life Primer

Key Topics Covered
-Abiding in Christ
-Union with Christ
-Preaching the gospel to yourself
-Renewing the mind
-Legalism versus grace
-Slow Scripture reading
-Scripture meditation
-Silence and solitude
-Spiritual maturity
-Surrender and trust
-Living by the Spirit
-Anxiety and spiritual formation
-Longing for our heavenly home
 Links Mentioned:
<a href="https://a.co/d/00jT7MAY">The Abiding Life Primer by Dr. Charles Boyd</a>
<a href="https://a.co/d/001qmiFO">What God Has Always Wanted by Dr. Charles Boyd</a>
<a href="https://a.co/d/0hbtj7hc">Different Children Different Needs by Dr. Charles Boyd</a>
Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFjjfr95DB3j7PWX0J7D6A/"> Youtube channel</a>.
For more inContext interviews, click<a href="https://michaelincontext.com/series/interview/"> here</a>.

What if spiritual growth isn't about trying harder to become a better Christian? Michael Easley sits down with longtime friend and pastor Charlie Boyd to discuss the abiding life and what it means to live from the inside out. Charlie shares how his understanding of Christianity changed after decades of ministry. He once approached spiritual growth through discipline, rules, information, and striving. Over time, he discovered that abiding in Christ means something different. Jesus doesn't call us to manufacture spiritual fruit through greater effort. He calls us to remain connected to Him. In this conversation, Michael and Charlie explore what it means to “preach the gospel to yourself,” read Scripture slowly, meditate on God's Word, practice silence and solitude, and recognize the Holy Spirit's work in our everyday lives. They also discuss Galatians 2:20, union with Christ, legalism, grace, spiritual maturity, anxiety, surrender, and our longing for a heavenly home. Chapters 00:00 — The Christian life beyond striving 01:09 — A 45-year friendship begins in seminary 04:13 — Why Charlie wrote The Abiding Life Primer 05:57 — What does it mean to preach the gospel to yourself? 07:59 — Renewing your mind through Scripture 10:11 — Why repetition matters in spiritual growth 12:07 — What does it mean to abide? 13:36 — Abiding versus striving 17:02 — Moving beyond “read your Bible and pray” 19:10 — Rule-based Christianity versus grace 23:03 — Experiencing Christ rather than merely knowing about Him 26:20 — A practical approach to meditating on Scripture 30:02 — Galatians 2:20 and Christ living through us 35:38 — You can't make the flesh better 39:04 — Homesick for heaven 41:15 — Obedience as an invitation into life 45:46 — Charlie's journey through anger and striving 49:33 — Spiritual maturity and learning to surrender 53:46 — Trusting God instead of leaning on our understanding 55:09 — Becoming a non-anxious presence 56:34 — The simplicity of abiding 57:31 — The Abiding Life Primer Key Topics Covered -Abiding in Christ -Union with Christ -Preaching the gospel to yourself -Renewing the mind -Legalism versus grace -Slow Scripture reading -Scripture meditation -Silence and solitude -Spiritual maturity -Surrender and trust -Living by the Spirit -Anxiety and spiritual formation -Longing for our heavenly home Links Mentioned: The Abiding Life Primer by Dr. Charles Boyd What God Has Always Wanted by Dr. Charles Boyd Different Children Different Needs by Dr. Charles Boyd Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our Youtube channel. For more inContext interviews, click here.

What if spiritual growth isn't about trying harder to become a better Christian?

Michael Easley sits down with longtime friend and pastor Charlie Boyd to discuss the abiding life and what it means to live from the inside out.

Charlie shares how his understanding of Christianity changed after decades of ministry. He once approached spiritual growth through discipline, rules, information, and striving. Over time, he discovered that abiding in Christ means something different.

Jesus doesn't call us to manufacture spiritual fruit through greater effort. He calls us to remain connected to Him.

In this conversation, Michael and Charlie explore what it means to “preach the gospel to yourself,” read Scripture slowly, meditate on God's Word, practice silence and solitude, and recognize the Holy Spirit's work in our everyday lives.

They also discuss Galatians 2:20, union with Christ, legalism, grace, spiritual maturity, anxiety, surrender, and our longing for a heavenly home.

Chapters
00:00 — The Christian life beyond striving
01:09 — A 45-year friendship begins in seminary
04:13 — Why Charlie wrote The Abiding Life Primer
05:57 — What does it mean to preach the gospel to yourself?
07:59 — Renewing your mind through Scripture
10:11 — Why repetition matters in spiritual growth
12:07 — What does it mean to abide?
13:36 — Abiding versus striving
17:02 — Moving beyond “read your Bible and pray”
19:10 — Rule-based Christianity versus grace
23:03 — Experiencing Christ rather than merely knowing about Him
26:20 — A practical approach to meditating on Scripture
30:02 — Galatians 2:20 and Christ living through us
35:38 — You can't make the flesh better
39:04 — Homesick for heaven
41:15 — Obedience as an invitation into life
45:46 — Charlie's journey through anger and striving
49:33 — Spiritual maturity and learning to surrender
53:46 — Trusting God instead of leaning on our understanding
55:09 — Becoming a non-anxious presence
56:34 — The simplicity of abiding
57:31 — The Abiding Life Primer

Key Topics Covered
-Abiding in Christ
-Union with Christ
-Preaching the gospel to yourself
-Renewing the mind
-Legalism versus grace
-Slow Scripture reading
-Scripture meditation
-Silence and solitude
-Spiritual maturity
-Surrender and trust
-Living by the Spirit
-Anxiety and spiritual formation
-Longing for our heavenly home
 Links Mentioned:
<a href="https://a.co/d/00jT7MAY" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Abiding Life Primer by Dr. Charles Boyd</a>
<a href="https://a.co/d/001qmiFO" rel="noopener noreferrer">What God Has Always Wanted by Dr. Charles Boyd</a>
<a href="https://a.co/d/0hbtj7hc" rel="noopener noreferrer">Different Children Different Needs by Dr. Charles Boyd</a>
Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFjjfr95DB3j7PWX0J7D6A/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Youtube channel</a>.
For more inContext interviews, click<a href="https://michaelincontext.com/series/interview/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a>.

Why So Many Christians Feel Stuck With Dr. Charles Boyd

What can cold-case investigations teach us about human nature, identity, purpose, and truth?
 
Michael Easley sits down with J. Warner Wallace, former cold-case homicide detective and Christian apologist, to discuss what years of investigating murder have taught him about humanity—and how those observations point back to Scripture.
 
Wallace explains why people are fascinated by true crime, the three root motivations behind crime, and why proximity matters when investigating a murder. The conversation then moves into a much deeper question: Who are we when our careers, accomplishments, relationships, or abilities change?
 
Wallace argues that identity is one of humanity's greatest struggles and that Christians need an identity that does not shift. Rather than making Christ one label among many, he describes Christ as the foundation supporting every other role in our lives.
 
They also discuss aging, retirement, marriage, financial freedom, mistakes, objective moral truth, the nature of humanity, apologetics, and how to faithfully share the gospel while trusting God's power to change hearts.
 
Key topics covered:
-Why we're fascinated by true crime
-The root motivations behind crime
-What cold cases reveal about human nature
-Identity, purpose, and meaning
-Finding our identity in Christ
-Retirement and identity shifts
-Learning wisdom through mistakes
-Aging and changing seasons
-Financial freedom and simplicity
-Objective truth and moral truth
-Human depravity and the biblical view of humanity
-Apologetics and gospel conversations
-God's sovereignty and our responsibility
 
Chapters:
00:00 — What True Crime Reveals About Us
01:45 — Why Are We Fascinated by Crime?
03:15 — The Three Root Causes of Crime
05:38 — What Crime Reveals About Human Nature
08:49 — Identity, Purpose, and Meaning
12:13 — When Your Career Becomes Your Identity
14:00 — Finding an Identity That Doesn't Change
15:54 — Retirement, Trauma, and Identity Shifts
19:10 — How to Identify Your Idols
21:33 — Is Christ the Foundation of Your Identity?
22:29 — A Life Well Experienced vs. Well Lived
24:00 — Aging, Wisdom, and Letting Go
25:54 — Learning Through Mistakes and Pain
28:53 — Financial Freedom and Simplicity
33:06 — Why We Root for the Bad Guys
36:09 — The Enigma of Human Nature
40:27 — What Is Truth?
43:47 — Objective Moral Truth
45:29 — Apologetics, God's Power, and Our Responsibility
48:33 — Sharing the Gospel One “Single” at a Time
52:03 — Final Thoughts
 
Links Mentioned:
<a href="https://coldcasechristianity.com/">Cold Case Christianity Website</a>
<a href="https://a.co/d/09HrMMOU">The Truth in True Crime by J Warner Wallace</a>
<a href="https://coldcasechristianity.com/books-by-j-warner-wallace/">Other Books by J. Warner Wallace</a>
Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFjjfr95DB3j7PWX0J7D6A/"> Youtube channel</a>.
For more inContext interviews, click<a href="https://michaelincontext.com/series/interview/"> here</a>.

What can cold-case investigations teach us about human nature, identity, purpose, and truth? Michael Easley sits down with J. Warner Wallace, former cold-case homicide detective and Christian apologist, to discuss what years of investigating murder have taught him about humanity—and how those observations point back to Scripture. Wallace explains why people are fascinated by true crime, the three root motivations behind crime, and why proximity matters when investigating a murder. The conversation then moves into a much deeper question: Who are we when our careers, accomplishments, relationships, or abilities change? Wallace argues that identity is one of humanity's greatest struggles and that Christians need an identity that does not shift. Rather than making Christ one label among many, he describes Christ as the foundation supporting every other role in our lives. They also discuss aging, retirement, marriage, financial freedom, mistakes, objective moral truth, the nature of humanity, apologetics, and how to faithfully share the gospel while trusting God's power to change hearts. Key topics covered: -Why we're fascinated by true crime -The root motivations behind crime -What cold cases reveal about human nature -Identity, purpose, and meaning -Finding our identity in Christ -Retirement and identity shifts -Learning wisdom through mistakes -Aging and changing seasons -Financial freedom and simplicity -Objective truth and moral truth -Human depravity and the biblical view of humanity -Apologetics and gospel conversations -God's sovereignty and our responsibility Chapters: 00:00 — What True Crime Reveals About Us 01:45 — Why Are We Fascinated by Crime? 03:15 — The Three Root Causes of Crime 05:38 — What Crime Reveals About Human Nature 08:49 — Identity, Purpose, and Meaning 12:13 — When Your Career Becomes Your Identity 14:00 — Finding an Identity That Doesn't Change 15:54 — Retirement, Trauma, and Identity Shifts 19:10 — How to Identify Your Idols 21:33 — Is Christ the Foundation of Your Identity? 22:29 — A Life Well Experienced vs. Well Lived 24:00 — Aging, Wisdom, and Letting Go 25:54 — Learning Through Mistakes and Pain 28:53 — Financial Freedom and Simplicity 33:06 — Why We Root for the Bad Guys 36:09 — The Enigma of Human Nature 40:27 — What Is Truth? 43:47 — Objective Moral Truth 45:29 — Apologetics, God's Power, and Our Responsibility 48:33 — Sharing the Gospel One “Single” at a Time 52:03 — Final Thoughts Links Mentioned: Cold Case Christianity Website The Truth in True Crime by J Warner Wallace Other Books by J. Warner Wallace Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our Youtube channel. For more inContext interviews, click here.

What can cold-case investigations teach us about human nature, identity, purpose, and truth?
 
Michael Easley sits down with J. Warner Wallace, former cold-case homicide detective and Christian apologist, to discuss what years of investigating murder have taught him about humanity—and how those observations point back to Scripture.
 
Wallace explains why people are fascinated by true crime, the three root motivations behind crime, and why proximity matters when investigating a murder. The conversation then moves into a much deeper question: Who are we when our careers, accomplishments, relationships, or abilities change?
 
Wallace argues that identity is one of humanity's greatest struggles and that Christians need an identity that does not shift. Rather than making Christ one label among many, he describes Christ as the foundation supporting every other role in our lives.
 
They also discuss aging, retirement, marriage, financial freedom, mistakes, objective moral truth, the nature of humanity, apologetics, and how to faithfully share the gospel while trusting God's power to change hearts.
 
Key topics covered:
-Why we're fascinated by true crime
-The root motivations behind crime
-What cold cases reveal about human nature
-Identity, purpose, and meaning
-Finding our identity in Christ
-Retirement and identity shifts
-Learning wisdom through mistakes
-Aging and changing seasons
-Financial freedom and simplicity
-Objective truth and moral truth
-Human depravity and the biblical view of humanity
-Apologetics and gospel conversations
-God's sovereignty and our responsibility
 
Chapters:
00:00 — What True Crime Reveals About Us
01:45 — Why Are We Fascinated by Crime?
03:15 — The Three Root Causes of Crime
05:38 — What Crime Reveals About Human Nature
08:49 — Identity, Purpose, and Meaning
12:13 — When Your Career Becomes Your Identity
14:00 — Finding an Identity That Doesn't Change
15:54 — Retirement, Trauma, and Identity Shifts
19:10 — How to Identify Your Idols
21:33 — Is Christ the Foundation of Your Identity?
22:29 — A Life Well Experienced vs. Well Lived
24:00 — Aging, Wisdom, and Letting Go
25:54 — Learning Through Mistakes and Pain
28:53 — Financial Freedom and Simplicity
33:06 — Why We Root for the Bad Guys
36:09 — The Enigma of Human Nature
40:27 — What Is Truth?
43:47 — Objective Moral Truth
45:29 — Apologetics, God's Power, and Our Responsibility
48:33 — Sharing the Gospel One “Single” at a Time
52:03 — Final Thoughts
 
Links Mentioned:
<a href="https://coldcasechristianity.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cold Case Christianity Website</a>
<a href="https://a.co/d/09HrMMOU" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Truth in True Crime by J Warner Wallace</a>
<a href="https://coldcasechristianity.com/books-by-j-warner-wallace/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Other Books by J. Warner Wallace</a>
Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFjjfr95DB3j7PWX0J7D6A/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Youtube channel</a>.
For more inContext interviews, click<a href="https://michaelincontext.com/series/interview/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a>.

What True Crime Reveals About Human Nature, Identity & Truth With J. Warner Wallace

What does it mean to honor your parents when they become dependent on you?
 
In this episode of Michael Easley inContext, Michael Easley sits down with Dr. William Davis, author of Honoring Dependent Parents, to discuss the difficult and deeply personal realities of caring for aging parents.
 
As parents grow older, families may face difficult decisions about driving, dementia, finances, housing, caregiving, and changing family dynamics. How can Christians honor their parents while also caring for their marriages, children, finances, and other responsibilities?
 
Dr. Davis draws from his background in medical ethics and years of conversations with pastors, social workers, gerontologists, lawyers, caregivers, and families to offer a biblical framework for these decisions.
 
This conversation explores why families should prepare before a crisis, how siblings can coordinate their strengths, what to do when parents make demands, why caregivers need encouragement, and how the church can come alongside families carrying the weight of caregiving.
 
Most importantly, Michael and Dr. Davis consider what it really means to honor our parents when circumstances change.
 
Key Topics Covered:
• Honoring dependent parents biblically
• Preparing for future caregiving
• Dementia and declining independence
• Driving and taking away the keys
• Financial responsibility toward aging parents
• Sibling responsibilities
• Setting appropriate boundaries
• Protecting your marriage and children
• Prayer and seeking wise counsel
• The role of the church
• Encouraging caregivers
• Family legacy and generational influence
 
Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Dr. William Davis
01:01 – Why Honoring Dependent Parents?
03:27 – When aging parents begin needing help
04:26 – Why “parenting your parents” isn't quite right
06:24 – Preparing before a crisis
08:20 – Why caregiving often falls to one child
10:37 – The responsibility to provide for parents
13:19 – How much should adult children provide?
14:17 – When siblings contribute differently
16:27 – Why families need to talk early
18:57 – Preparing for difficult caregiving situations
21:43 – When family relationships are dysfunctional
23:21 – Honoring parents without surrendering everything
25:08 – What happens when parents make demands?
27:24 – Prayer, wisdom, and mature counsel
29:51 – When caregiving affects your immediate family
32:37 – How the church can support caregivers
33:04 – Helping aging parents maintain independence
35:06 – Finding creative solutions
36:41 – Why caregivers need encouragement
39:37 – Family, legacy, and generational influence
42:00 – Becoming a source of encouragement
44:49 – Learning to pray for others
47:01 – The heart behind Honoring Dependent Parents
 
Links Mentioned:
<a href="https://a.co/d/065gapeB">Honoring Dependent Parents by Dr. William Davis</a>
<a href="https://a.co/d/0gDiYliT">Departing in Peace by Dr. William Davis</a>
Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFjjfr95DB3j7PWX0J7D6A/"> Youtube channel</a>.
For more inContext interviews, click<a href="https://michaelincontext.com/series/interview/"> here</a>.

What does it mean to honor your parents when they become dependent on you? In this episode of Michael Easley inContext, Michael Easley sits down with Dr. William Davis, author of Honoring Dependent Parents, to discuss the difficult and deeply personal realities of caring for aging parents. As parents grow older, families may face difficult decisions about driving, dementia, finances, housing, caregiving, and changing family dynamics. How can Christians honor their parents while also caring for their marriages, children, finances, and other responsibilities? Dr. Davis draws from his background in medical ethics and years of conversations with pastors, social workers, gerontologists, lawyers, caregivers, and families to offer a biblical framework for these decisions. This conversation explores why families should prepare before a crisis, how siblings can coordinate their strengths, what to do when parents make demands, why caregivers need encouragement, and how the church can come alongside families carrying the weight of caregiving. Most importantly, Michael and Dr. Davis consider what it really means to honor our parents when circumstances change. Key Topics Covered: • Honoring dependent parents biblically • Preparing for future caregiving • Dementia and declining independence • Driving and taking away the keys • Financial responsibility toward aging parents • Sibling responsibilities • Setting appropriate boundaries • Protecting your marriage and children • Prayer and seeking wise counsel • The role of the church • Encouraging caregivers • Family legacy and generational influence Chapters: 00:00 – Meet Dr. William Davis 01:01 – Why Honoring Dependent Parents? 03:27 – When aging parents begin needing help 04:26 – Why “parenting your parents” isn't quite right 06:24 – Preparing before a crisis 08:20 – Why caregiving often falls to one child 10:37 – The responsibility to provide for parents 13:19 – How much should adult children provide? 14:17 – When siblings contribute differently 16:27 – Why families need to talk early 18:57 – Preparing for difficult caregiving situations 21:43 – When family relationships are dysfunctional 23:21 – Honoring parents without surrendering everything 25:08 – What happens when parents make demands? 27:24 – Prayer, wisdom, and mature counsel 29:51 – When caregiving affects your immediate family 32:37 – How the church can support caregivers 33:04 – Helping aging parents maintain independence 35:06 – Finding creative solutions 36:41 – Why caregivers need encouragement 39:37 – Family, legacy, and generational influence 42:00 – Becoming a source of encouragement 44:49 – Learning to pray for others 47:01 – The heart behind Honoring Dependent Parents Links Mentioned: Honoring Dependent Parents by Dr. William Davis Departing in Peace by Dr. William Davis Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our Youtube channel. For more inContext interviews, click here.

What does it mean to honor your parents when they become dependent on you?
 
In this episode of Michael Easley inContext, Michael Easley sits down with Dr. William Davis, author of Honoring Dependent Parents, to discuss the difficult and deeply personal realities of caring for aging parents.
 
As parents grow older, families may face difficult decisions about driving, dementia, finances, housing, caregiving, and changing family dynamics. How can Christians honor their parents while also caring for their marriages, children, finances, and other responsibilities?
 
Dr. Davis draws from his background in medical ethics and years of conversations with pastors, social workers, gerontologists, lawyers, caregivers, and families to offer a biblical framework for these decisions.
 
This conversation explores why families should prepare before a crisis, how siblings can coordinate their strengths, what to do when parents make demands, why caregivers need encouragement, and how the church can come alongside families carrying the weight of caregiving.
 
Most importantly, Michael and Dr. Davis consider what it really means to honor our parents when circumstances change.
 
Key Topics Covered:
• Honoring dependent parents biblically
• Preparing for future caregiving
• Dementia and declining independence
• Driving and taking away the keys
• Financial responsibility toward aging parents
• Sibling responsibilities
• Setting appropriate boundaries
• Protecting your marriage and children
• Prayer and seeking wise counsel
• The role of the church
• Encouraging caregivers
• Family legacy and generational influence
 
Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Dr. William Davis
01:01 – Why Honoring Dependent Parents?
03:27 – When aging parents begin needing help
04:26 – Why “parenting your parents” isn't quite right
06:24 – Preparing before a crisis
08:20 – Why caregiving often falls to one child
10:37 – The responsibility to provide for parents
13:19 – How much should adult children provide?
14:17 – When siblings contribute differently
16:27 – Why families need to talk early
18:57 – Preparing for difficult caregiving situations
21:43 – When family relationships are dysfunctional
23:21 – Honoring parents without surrendering everything
25:08 – What happens when parents make demands?
27:24 – Prayer, wisdom, and mature counsel
29:51 – When caregiving affects your immediate family
32:37 – How the church can support caregivers
33:04 – Helping aging parents maintain independence
35:06 – Finding creative solutions
36:41 – Why caregivers need encouragement
39:37 – Family, legacy, and generational influence
42:00 – Becoming a source of encouragement
44:49 – Learning to pray for others
47:01 – The heart behind Honoring Dependent Parents
 
Links Mentioned:
<a href="https://a.co/d/065gapeB" rel="noopener noreferrer">Honoring Dependent Parents by Dr. William Davis</a>
<a href="https://a.co/d/0gDiYliT" rel="noopener noreferrer">Departing in Peace by Dr. William Davis</a>
Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFjjfr95DB3j7PWX0J7D6A/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Youtube channel</a>.
For more inContext interviews, click<a href="https://michaelincontext.com/series/interview/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a>.

How Do You Honor Aging Parents? With Dr. William Davis

What does faithful Christian citizenship look like?
 
Michael Easley sits down with Troy Miller, president of the National Religious Broadcasters, to discuss why Christians should understand their civic responsibility and engage culture with biblical courage.
 
They explore Romans 13, voting, midterm elections, civic responsibility, the role of pastors, voter guides, the 501(c)(3) question, cultural engagement, and the challenge of discipling the next generation.
 
This conversation isn't ultimately about political parties. It's about stewardship, leadership, discipleship, and whether Christians are willing to faithfully engage the culture God has placed them in.
 
Key Topics Covered
-Romans 13 and respecting governing authorities
-Why midterm elections matter
-Christian civic responsibility
-Voting beyond personalities and political parties
-The role of worldview in government
-Pastors addressing cultural issues
-Voter guides and churches
-Courage versus fear in Christian leadership
-Reaching different generations through media
-Loving our neighbors through civic engagement
-Discipleship and cultural responsibility
 
Chapters
00:00 Christians and civic responsibility
01:04 Respecting governing authorities
04:03 Why midterm elections matter
05:46 Understanding worldview and policy
08:01 Christian citizenship and the American experiment
11:44 What happened to voter guides?
13:04 The pastor's responsibility to shepherd
15:49 Reaching a changing media culture
19:51 Reaching different generations
22:49 Moving from politics to governance
25:43 Courage in Christian leadership
29:28 Churches, voter guides, and the 501(c)(3) question
31:46 Do Christians want pastors to address cultural issues?
34:49 Three questions Christians should ask
36:45 Three questions pastors should ask
37:54 Final thoughts on courage and discipleship
 
Links Mentioned
<a href="https://nrb.org/">NRB Website</a>
Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFjjfr95DB3j7PWX0J7D6A/"> Youtube channel</a>.
For more inContext interviews, click<a href="https://michaelincontext.com/series/interview/"> here</a>.

What does faithful Christian citizenship look like? Michael Easley sits down with Troy Miller, president of the National Religious Broadcasters, to discuss why Christians should understand their civic responsibility and engage culture with biblical courage. They explore Romans 13, voting, midterm elections, civic responsibility, the role of pastors, voter guides, the 501(c)(3) question, cultural engagement, and the challenge of discipling the next generation. This conversation isn't ultimately about political parties. It's about stewardship, leadership, discipleship, and whether Christians are willing to faithfully engage the culture God has placed them in. Key Topics Covered -Romans 13 and respecting governing authorities -Why midterm elections matter -Christian civic responsibility -Voting beyond personalities and political parties -The role of worldview in government -Pastors addressing cultural issues -Voter guides and churches -Courage versus fear in Christian leadership -Reaching different generations through media -Loving our neighbors through civic engagement -Discipleship and cultural responsibility Chapters 00:00 Christians and civic responsibility 01:04 Respecting governing authorities 04:03 Why midterm elections matter 05:46 Understanding worldview and policy 08:01 Christian citizenship and the American experiment 11:44 What happened to voter guides? 13:04 The pastor's responsibility to shepherd 15:49 Reaching a changing media culture 19:51 Reaching different generations 22:49 Moving from politics to governance 25:43 Courage in Christian leadership 29:28 Churches, voter guides, and the 501(c)(3) question 31:46 Do Christians want pastors to address cultural issues? 34:49 Three questions Christians should ask 36:45 Three questions pastors should ask 37:54 Final thoughts on courage and discipleship Links Mentioned NRB Website Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our Youtube channel. For more inContext interviews, click here.

What does faithful Christian citizenship look like?
 
Michael Easley sits down with Troy Miller, president of the National Religious Broadcasters, to discuss why Christians should understand their civic responsibility and engage culture with biblical courage.
 
They explore Romans 13, voting, midterm elections, civic responsibility, the role of pastors, voter guides, the 501(c)(3) question, cultural engagement, and the challenge of discipling the next generation.
 
This conversation isn't ultimately about political parties. It's about stewardship, leadership, discipleship, and whether Christians are willing to faithfully engage the culture God has placed them in.
 
Key Topics Covered
-Romans 13 and respecting governing authorities
-Why midterm elections matter
-Christian civic responsibility
-Voting beyond personalities and political parties
-The role of worldview in government
-Pastors addressing cultural issues
-Voter guides and churches
-Courage versus fear in Christian leadership
-Reaching different generations through media
-Loving our neighbors through civic engagement
-Discipleship and cultural responsibility
 
Chapters
00:00 Christians and civic responsibility
01:04 Respecting governing authorities
04:03 Why midterm elections matter
05:46 Understanding worldview and policy
08:01 Christian citizenship and the American experiment
11:44 What happened to voter guides?
13:04 The pastor's responsibility to shepherd
15:49 Reaching a changing media culture
19:51 Reaching different generations
22:49 Moving from politics to governance
25:43 Courage in Christian leadership
29:28 Churches, voter guides, and the 501(c)(3) question
31:46 Do Christians want pastors to address cultural issues?
34:49 Three questions Christians should ask
36:45 Three questions pastors should ask
37:54 Final thoughts on courage and discipleship
 
Links Mentioned
<a href="https://nrb.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">NRB Website</a>
Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFjjfr95DB3j7PWX0J7D6A/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Youtube channel</a>.
For more inContext interviews, click<a href="https://michaelincontext.com/series/interview/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a>.

Should Christians Be Involved in Politics? With Troy Miller

We all want to live a life that matters. Join Michael as he teaches from Psalm 90 with four prayers to consider as you set your New Year's Resolutions.

Four Prayers for a New Year

Test your knowledge of the Christmas story. Want to download the rest of the christmas quiz? http://michaelincontext.com/context-christmas-quiz/

Out of Context: Christmas Quiz

Listen to part two as Join Michael takes a look at Isaiah 9 and the promised Messiah for the 8th Century B.C. Israelites to Believers today.

Advent: Wait + Hope, Part 2

When the angels appeared to the shepherds and announced the birth of Jesus, did they sing or say?

Out of Context: Do the Angels Sing?

A look at Isaiah 9 and the promised Messiah for the Israelites of the 8th Century B.C. to believers today.

Advent: Wait + Hope

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