Join Kasey Olander, Brian Chan, and Reg Grant for a conversation about creative writing, the discipline behind the craft, and how stories can shape culture and Christian faith.

Time codes:

2:01  What is Creative Writing?

8:42  Transforming Power of Stories

14:22  Embodiment of Story

17:40  How Stories Draw us in

23:42  How to Craft a Story

30:16  Giving Life to a Story

35:52  How Writing Impacts Culture

45:40  Closing Thoughts

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Join Bill Hendricks and Carl Laney as they talk about expository preaching, its definition, its role, and its impact on the church today.  

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7:05  What is Bible Exposition?  

10:26  How Does Scripture Apply to Our Lives? 

13:49  Bridging the Gap to the World of the Text   

19:24  What About Topical Preaching? 

26:50  How to Become a Better Preacher and Teacher   

32:39  The Benefits and Pitfalls of Expositional Preaching 

38:36  Who was Nathan D. Maier?  

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Join Milyce Pipkin, Bill Hendricks, and Rebecca Jowers as they unpack how honest storytelling reframes trauma and reveals us as God’s handiwork, made in His beautiful image. 

Time codes:  

7:32  Processing Trauma Through Story   

14:58  The Importance of Being Kind to Yourself  

17:32  Co-Authoring Your Story with God 

25:31  Reframing our Story 

35:53  Poiema’s Mission  

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Join Darrell Bock and David Hoehner in this episode as they discuss

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2:17  Time in Russia and Ukraine

7:53  After Ukraine

12:25  How to Strengthen Governance

16:37  What is USAID

19:37  Impact of Closing USAID

27:27  Christians in NGOs

32:04  A Reconfiguration of International Development

35:59  Post International Development

38:51  The Implicit Christian Justice of International Aid

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Join Kymberli Cook, Amy Peeler, and Mike Balbier as they explore the role of prophets in Scripture and discuss how Christians today can wisely navigate modern prophecy in the church. 

Time Stamps:  

5:54  What is a prophet? 

12:15  Safeguards/guidelines around prophets 

17:53  Old Testament Prophets 

22:26  New Testament Prophets 

24:57  The Difference between New and Old Testament prophets 

27:26  The role of the Holy Spirit in Prophesy 

30:23  How different Church traditions handle prophesy 

39:11  how can Christians today Navigate modern Prophecy?  

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Join Darrell Bock and Walter Kim as they explore the mission, context, challenges, and potential solutions of American evangelicalism.  

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5:33  What is the National Association of Evangelicals? 

12:45  Examples of the NAE’s Work 

19:43  Key Challenges Facing the Evangelical Movement 

30:57  Potential Solutions 

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Join Kasey Olander, Neil Coulter, and Todd Agnew as they explore

5:37  What is Art?

10:26  Enjoyment in the process

17:00  The Role of Art in

24:13  The Impact of World

41:31  Advice to Appreciating

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Join Milyce Pipkin and Myron Butler as they discuss his faith journey—from musical success to Family life to spiritual battles—and what true worship looks like 

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1:53  Myron’s Early Life 

4:37  Winning the Grammy 

14:43  Chasing Success for a Father's Approval 

20:15  Not Letting your Family be a Victim of Ministry  

27:33  Spiritual Warfare 

33:31  A Praise and Worship Lifestyle  

41:01  Myron’s greatest Gift 

45:20  Myron’s advice to Aspiring Artists 

47:44  Evolution of Gospel Music 

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Join Todd Agnew, Sarah Griffith, and Kasey Olander as they Speak Now about Taylor Swift—cultural phenomenon and Mastermind of the Eras tour—discussing why fans are so Enchanted by this artist and how Christians can engage thoughtfully and Fearlessly with art while pointing to Christ.  

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Time Stamps

1:50  What is Windrider?  

4:47  What is Sundance Film Festival?  

5:36  What is the Value of Sundance?  

21:04  Why does Film Evoke Emotion? 

24:49  The Value of Empathy 

29:48  The Transformative Power of Story 

42:25  Closing Thoughts 

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