Perspectives on Perseverance

Even the great prophet Elijah faced discouragement when the world seemed against him, even with God on his side. Likewise, Christians today often face discouragement in the midst of a chaotic world. However, like Elijah we can overcome by praying and obeying God, as Dr. Ballard discusses in this episode.

Elijah was a man of great obedience to God, even while facing great adversity, but also a man who prayed in faith for the seemingly impossible. In today's episode, Dr. Ballard shows the lessons we can learn from Elijah's faithful obedience and prayer, as we face an uncertain world.

Today's Lion's Den is a special one: all the questions come from Northeastern Baptist College students! Some are serious, some are fun, but Dr. Ballard answers them all just the same.

Following God's commands can be hard, but telling others about Him can be even harder--especially when you have a hostile audience. The Prophet Elijah faced the extreme of this situation in 1 Kings, as Dr. Ballard discusses in today's podcast.

When times are uncertain, trusting God can be a difficult task. However, when we give God our obedience He will always provide, as Dr. Ballard explains in our new series out of 1 Kings.

In days of change and uncertainty, it's easy to forget where we find our security and lose ourselves in stress and worry. In today's episode, Dr. Ballard discusses how we should still find our safety and security in God no matter what happens in the world, trusting that He is still in control.

In this special Christmas episode, Dr. Ballard turns the tables on our Host, Joe, and our Producer, Tripper, asking them questions about their favorite Christmas traditions and memories, and lessons they've learned from Christmases past.

Christmas is not only a time of celebration of Jesus's birth, but a time to think of giving. In this episode, Dr. Ballard discusses how giving goes hand-in-hand with Christmastime, in expressing our generosity in light of God's gift of His Son.

We've learned about the 3 God-given institutions, now it's time to find out what to do when they come into conflict. In this episode, Dr. Ballard takes us through how we as Christians should respond when our obligations to the family, the government, and the church conflict, in keeping with God and His Word.

As Christians, we are part of the body of Christ; this means we all have a role to play. In today's podcast, Dr. Ballard discusses exactly what that means for each of us, in the responsibilities we have to be members of the church.