Ministry Matters Radio

Shane Raynor talks with Anne Mathews-Younes, granddaughter of famous 20th century Methodist missionary E. Stanley Jones, about the impact of her grandfather's ministry on India and the United States, his friendship with Mahatma Gandhi and how one of his books helped shape the U.S. Civil Rights Movement.

Sometimes as Christians in the West, it’s easy for us to forget that Jesus was Jewish — that he lived in a Jewish culture, followed Jewish customs, and ministered mostly to Jewish men and women. Robby Gallaty believes that we’d do well to go back in time and rediscover the Jesus of the first century. On this episode of Ministry Matters Radio, Robby talks with Shane Raynor about topics from his new book "The Forgotten Jesus: How Western Christians Should Follow an Eastern Rabbi."

On this episode of Ministry Matters Radio, Shane Raynor and Adam Hamilton discuss the Apostle's Creed, what Christians believe, why they believe it and why it matters. Adam's latest book is "Creed: What Christians Believe and Why."

Mark Lockard speaks with Rev. Hannah Bonner and guests about doing the work of solidarity with marginalized communities.

Justin Coleman, F. Willis Johnson and Bishop Gregory Palmer discuss how to approach and talk about race and justice issues in our churches and communities.

Shane Raynor and author Rich Hansen have a conversation about the tensions and unanswerable questions of Scripture and Christianity. They also discuss the potential that paradoxes have to deepen our faith and help us better appreciate the greatness of God. Rich is the author of Paradox Lost: Rediscovering the Mystery of God from Zondervan.

Shane Raynor and author Don Adams discuss what's distinctive about Methodist theology, including John Wesley's view of Scripture and his understanding of grace, repentance and justification. Because of time constraints, Shane and Don will tackle sanctification and Christian perfection in a future episode. Don is the author of "Top 10 United Methodist Beliefs" from Abingdon Press.

In Episode 12 of Ministry Matters Radio, Shane Raynor talks with Mike Slaughter and Karen Perry Smith about a healthy church's four areas of ministry focus and how struggling churches can find their identity through mission and action.

Shane Raynor and Bishop Will Willimon have a conversation about engaging the "outsider" and the "stranger" and genuinely loving them as Christ loves us. Bishop Willimon's new book "Fear of the Other" is a powerful message for Christians at a critical time.

Ministry Matters contributor Matt Rawle talks with Adam Hamilton about Adam’s new book “Half Truths: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn’t Say.” They explore a few popular sayings that capture some element of truth, yet miss the point in important ways.