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  • 130. A Conversation with Stephanie Winn: Faith, Formation, and Following Jesus Today
    Episode Description

    What does it look like to follow Jesus faithfully in today’s cultural moment?

    In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Winn for a thoughtful and honest conversation about faith, spiritual formation, and the challenges believers face today. Together, we explore how our beliefs are shaped, how culture influences discipleship, and what it means to pursue a life rooted in truth and grace.

    This conversation is both insightful and practical—offering encouragement for anyone seeking to grow deeper in their walk with Christ.

    Episode Breakdown

    [0:00] – Introduction

    • Welcoming Stephanie Winn
    • Overview of the conversation
    • [3:00] – Stephanie’s Story

      • Background and journey of faith
      • Influences that shaped her perspective
      • [10:00] – Faith in Today’s Culture

        • Challenges facing Christians today
        • Navigating cultural pressures with wisdom
        • [18:00] – Spiritual Formation

          • How our beliefs are formed over time
          • The role of Scripture, community, and discipleship
          • [26:00] – Key Issues & Conversations

            • Important topics facing the Church today
            • How to engage with both truth and grace
            • [35:00] – Practical Discipleship

              • Habits that help us follow Jesus faithfully
              • Encouragement for everyday faithfulness
              • [43:00] – Encouragement for the Church

                • Hope for this generation
                • What renewal could look like today
                • [48:00] – Final Thoughts

                  • Key takeaways
                  • Closing encouragement
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                    1 hr 15 min
                  • 129. Can It Happen Again? Lessons from the First Great Awakening with Ryan Denison, PhD & Jim Denison, PhD
                    Episode Description

                    What happens when God moves in a way that reshapes an entire culture?

                    In this episode, we’re joined by Ryan Denison, PhD and Jim Denison, PhD to explore the First Great Awakening—one of the most significant seasons of spiritual renewal in American history. Together, we look at what sparked this movement, the key voices God used, and what the Church today can learn from a time when revival spread across a nation.

                    Whether you’re longing for renewal in your own life, your church, or your community, this conversation offers both historical insight and present-day encouragement.

                    Episode Breakdown

                    [0:00] – Introduction

                    • Welcoming Ryan Denison, PhD & Jim Denison, PhD
                    • Why the First Great Awakening still matters today
                    • [3:00] – What Was the First Great Awakening?

                      • Historical context of early America
                      • Spiritual climate leading up to revival
                      • [8:00] – Key Figures & Voices

                        • Influential leaders and preachers
                        • The role of bold, gospel-centered preaching
                        • [15:00] – What Sparked the Movement?

                          • Cultural and spiritual conditions
                          • The work of the Holy Spirit in awakening hearts
                          • [22:00] – Impact on Society & the Church

                            • How revival reshaped communities
                            • Lasting effects on American Christianity
                            • [30:00] – Lessons for the Church Today

                              • What we can (and can’t) replicate
                              • Postures of humility, prayer, and dependence on God
                              • [38:00] – Can It Happen Again?

                                • Signs of spiritual renewal
                                • Encouragement for believers today
                                • [45:00] – Final Thoughts

                                  • Practical takeaways
                                  • Encouragement for personal and corporate renewal
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                                    48 min
                                  • 128. Conversation with Greg Koukl, Founder of Stand to Reason

                                    Greg founded Stand to Reason in 1993 and currently serves as President. He has spoken on more than 90 university campuses both in the U.S. and abroad and has hosted his own call-in radio show for over 30 years, advocating for “Christianity worth thinking about.” He has debated atheist Michael Shermer on national radio and Deepak Chopra on national television. An award-winning writer and best-selling author, Greg has written seven books, including Street Smarts—Using Questions to Answer Christianity’s Toughest Challenges, The Story of Reality—How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between; Tactics—A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions, and Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air. Greg has been featured on Focus on the Family radio and has been interviewed for CBN and the BBC. He’s been quoted in Christianity Today, the U.S. News & World Report, and the L.A. Times.

                                    Greg received his Masters in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at Talbot School of Theology, graduating with high honors, and his Masters in Christian Apologetics with honors from Simon Greenleaf University. He is an adjunct professor in Christian apologetics at Biola University.

                                    More information can be found at https://www.str.org/

                                     

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                                    51 min

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