Hosts Paul, Shane and Lacey welcome Sean McDowell, associate professor of Christian Apologetics at Biola University, popular conference speaker and co-author and editor of over 18 books, including So the Next Generation Will Know: Preparing Young Christians for a Challenging World and Same-Sex Marriage: A Thoughtful Approach to God’s Design for Marriage. Listen as they dive deep into the topics of gender, sexuality and LGBTQ+ issues.

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In this episode, Paul, Shane and Lacey welcome A.J. Swoboda. A.J. is assistant professor of Bible, Theology and World Christianity at Bushnell University, lead mentor for the Doctor of Ministry program at Fuller Theological Seminary and the author of many books, including After Doubt (Brazos). Listen as they discuss the marks of deconstruction and what Christians and ministry leaders can do when someone wants to walk away from their faith.

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In this episode, Paul, Shane and Lacey discuss what the Bible has to say about how the church should respond when a Christian leader has a moral failing, what we can do to love those affected by it and how ministry leaders can avoid moral failure.

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Paul, Shane and Lacey welcome Gayla White and Ginger Adams from the Hope Pregnancy Center in Oklahoma to discuss how the church can seek to provide a safe place and meet the needs of women facing unplanned pregnancies with compassion and grace.

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Paul, Shane and Lacey discuss the basics of sermon planning and what steps leaders can explore to prepare and write a teaching message that nourishes, speaks truth and focuses on the gospel.

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Paul, Shane and Lacey welcome Robby Gallaty, senior pastor of Long Hollow Church (Hendersonville, Tennessee), founder of Replicate Ministries and the author of several books. Listen as they discuss what makes this generation ripe for revival and how pastors and ministry leaders should pursue and respond to revivals in their churches, schools and community.

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Shane and Paul welcome Lacey Villasenor as a new co-host and discuss helping Gen Z overcome the top three obstacles to evangelism: feeling inadequate in social interactions, lack of knowledge of faith issues and fear of what others will think.

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Jonathan “JP” Pokluda is the lead pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, and the author of Welcome to Adulting and Welcome the Future Church. In this episode, JP talks to Shane and Paul about the importance of engaging students to talk through relevant and challenging topics and encourages leaders to keep teaching the Word of God to address controversial subject matters.

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Ben Bennett is a podcast host, speaker and serves as director of Resolution Movement at Josh McDowell Ministry. He’s also the co-author of Thrive: How Your Hurt, Struggles, and Deepest Longings Can Lead to a Fulfilling Life. In this episode, Ben shares his story with Shane and Paul and talks about how students and ministry leaders can find healing from hurt and freedom from sin to experience a flourishing life in Christ.

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Jay Sanders is the BCM campus minister at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. His goal is to inspire the next generation to live full and die empty. In this episode, Jay shares his story, his passion for the next generation and the incredible opportunity collegiate ministers have in influencing students toward Christ.

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