Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Brian and his wife, Peri, founded the church in 1981. Brian is also the author of several books, including, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Water to Wine, A Farewell To Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness and Postcards from Babylon.

Wayne Bridegroom grew up on a farm milking cows in Central California and ended up as a Baptist pastor in Modesto where he experienced working with Laotian, Hmong, Cambodian, and Hispanic, peoples starting and pastoring churches in each of these nationalities as well as working with the African American churches -- all in the humble town of Modesto. In 2014, Wayne was awarded the Martin Luther King Legacy Award for his contribution to the African American community in Modesto — the first time the award was given to a white person.

Randall Balmer is the John Phillips Professor in Religion at Dartmouth College. He is the author of more than twenty books, including Evangelicalism in America, Redeemer: The Life of Jimmy Carter, and Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory: A Journey into the Evangelical Subculture in America, which is now in its fifth edition and has been made into an award-winning three-part series for PBS. In this episode we will explore the rise of Christian nationalism. This interview is in two parts.

Randall Balmer is the John Phillips Professor in Religion at Dartmouth College. He is the author of more than twenty books, including Evangelicalism in America, Redeemer: The Life of Jimmy Carter, and Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory: A Journey into the Evangelical Subculture in America, which is now in its fifth edition and has been made into an award-winning three-part series for PBS. In this episode we will explore the rise of Christian nationalism. This interview is in two parts.

Doug Stevens is a pastor who has served churches in California, Arizona, Kansas and Texas, and a mentor who comes alongside congregations and non-profits across the country to encourage, challenge and strengthen leaders. He is a catalyst for experiential learning, relational healing and intercultural engagement. Doug is a graduate of Cal Berkeley and Fuller Seminary. He lives in Austin TX and is married to Nancy. Doug is a people-lover, culture-watcher, mountain bike-rider and avid world-explorer. Doug has just returned from an extraordinary trip to Ukraine where he and others ministered to over 50 pastors and their families in that war-torn country.

Wayne Bridegroom grew up on a farm milking cows in Central California and ended up as a Baptist pastor in Modesto where he experienced working with Laotian, Hmong, Cambodian, and Hispanic, peoples starting and pastoring churches in each of these nationalities as well as working with the African American churches -- all in the humble town of Modesto. In 2014, Wayne was awarded the Martin Luther King Legacy Award for his contribution to the African American community in Modesto — the first time the award was given to a white person.

Robbie Goldman is the Emotional and Spiritual Formation Director at Dry Bones Denver a miiinistry to homeless teenagers on the streets of downtown Denver. He is married to Karen they have 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren.  Robbie has served in full time ministry for 28 years. For more information on Robbie and Dry Bones Denver, go to www.drybonesdenver.org.

Dan Russell, music producer, consert promoter, singer/songwriter, and stroke survivor. Don't miss his unique perspective on life.

Dan Russell

Rob Stutzman is a Catch board member and former Republican consultant for Arnold Schwarzenegger and other California politicians. An often quoted pundit, Rob operates his own Public Relations firm in Sacramento, CA.