Sound Truth Interviews

"Randy Newman was a great interview". Adam Miller

Adam had a great time talking to Randy about his book. Evangelism can seem daunting. but Randy gives great advice to take the pressure off. Check out his book Mere Evangelism. It's a good read. Here's a bit about the book:

Evangelism is an extraordinary task; it’s what God uses to bring people from death to life. But it has always been difficult.

C.S. Lewis was used by God in the conversions of countless people, from friends and acquaintances in his own lifetime to modern-day readers of books such as The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity (the most influential Christian book of the 20th century). As Tim Keller comments, “C.S. Lewis was incredibly skilled at getting Christianity across in a way that’s powerful to thoughtful people." So, if we want help with evangelism, there is much we can learn from the clarity and imagination of this hugely influential Christian writer.

You may feel inadequate to the task; after all, there is only one C.S. Lewis. But evangelist Randy Newman skillfully helps us to apply the methods Lewis used (storytelling, humor, imagery, and more) in our own conversations.

You will be equipped to talk about your faith and engage with unbelievers wisely, whatever their attitude towards the Christian faith.

“This isn’t a book to increase membership in a C.S. Lewis fan club or prompt praise for him. It’s to strengthen our resolve to point lost people to the one who could deliver them from a realm where it’s 'always winter but never Christmas.' My prayer is that this book will help you say and do things that will make an eternal difference in many people’s lives.” From the introduction to Mere Evangelism by Randy Newman.

Adam called up Carl Lafterton from the Good Book Company to talk about Easter, Carls books, and mostly how to look at Easter and the gift that it is.

Adam, Will, and Kendal had a great discussion about Lent. Their book Journey to the Cross serves as a combined liturgical guide and devotional—presenting a call to worship, confessional, gospel reading, and daily devotional with application. This compact devotional guide meets the needs of Christians who want to prepare their hearts for Easter but don’t know how, and it answers the growing desire of many to be connected to the broader history of the church. At its heart, Lent is all about Jesus—his suffering and sacrifice, all powered by his love for his people. Taking the time to meditate on the cross will give readers the opportunity to re-center their hearts, reframe their lives, and rekindle their love for Christ this Easter. It's a good read.

Iain Duguid has a new book out and Adam sat down with him to talk about it.

Here's a bit about the book.

The Christian life is a battle. We are in a daily struggle against the world, sin, and Satan.

But God didn’t leave us to fend for ourselves. He gave us his own armor―armor that Jesus has already worn on our behalf all the way to the cross. The same power that raised Christ from the dead is now at work inside of us. This book unpacks each of the pieces of spiritual armor Paul describes in Ephesians 6, inviting us to take up the armor each day, all while resting in the finished victory of Christ and the assurance that our strength for the battle comes from him.

Adam talks to Mark Jones in this episode. Mark is a Pastor and author of the book God Is. They dig into the attributes of God. God has revealed many things about himself in his Word. But God’s manifold attributes shine most clearly in his Son, Jesus Christ, who came to reveal his Father. Through Christ’s saving work on the cross, we are able to know and worship God rightly.

Adam sat down with Cheryl Marshall and Caroline Newheiser to talk about their new book. It was a very encouraging conversation. They talked about how we really need to watch what we say and how we say it.

Here's a bit about the book. In When Words Matter Most, Cheryl Marshall and Caroline Newheiser help you discern spiritual needs and give biblical, heartfelt guidance. Through real-life stories and carefully chosen Scripture passages, they model what to say to those who are worried, weary, wayward, or weeping. You’ll learn how to speak truth to others in your sphere of influence and strengthen the body of Christ as a whole.

Adam sat down with Pastor and counselor Brad Hambrick. They talked about understanding that forgiveness is the start of a journey that doesn’t erase the past, but honestly confronts hurt and clears the way for a hope-filled discussion on how to move toward healing.

Adam Miller sat down with Paul Miller to talk about prayer. Paul brings out our total dependency on prayer in his new book. A Praying Life.

Rebecca McLaughlin and Adam talk about her book Is Christmas Unbelievable. They unpack the real questions our friends are asking.

Champ Thornton has a brand new advent book out for the whole family. It is based off the book of Isaiah. It is deep for the grownups in the family but has crafts and activities for the little ones in your family. Adam had a lot of fun in this interview.