Faith, growth, and basketball— professional basketball player Matt Costello sits down with Island Director Tommy Sewall to discuss his time in the NBA, playing basketball overseas, and challenges and growth in his Christian faith.

In this episode of the Word of Life Podcast, Island Director Tommy Sewall chats with X Games gold medalist and American Ninja Warrior Emily Durham about ministry, wakeboarding, and how her identity in Christ keeps her grounded.

Second-year student Julia Tuason sits down with us this week to share her journey of struggle, faith, and how Christ's love has changed her entire life's direction.

In this episode Jonathan sits down with Eric Messer, the Executive Dean of Student and Guest Experiences. Eric and Jonathan cover topics such as student experiences and scholarship work programs to campus updates such as our athletic programs, academic programs, health and security components and the master plan for the Word of Life Bible Institute property. If you have been considering the Word of Life Bible Institute as your next step in your educational journey, then this podcast gives you much insight as to what’s happening currently and what’s coming soon.

History books tells us about the Vietnam War, landing on the Moon, John F. Kennedy, etc. but these topics are ever so close to Phillips as he lived in it and through it. This is a gripping true story of the Vietnam War through the lens of a man who survived it against all odds and can only be chalked up to a miracle.

History books tells us about the Vietnam War, John F. Kennedy, etc. but these topics are ever so close to Phillips as he lived in it and through it. This is a gripping true story of the Vietnam War through the lens of a man who survived it against all odds and can only be chalked up to a miracle.

New York Bible Institute’s Campus Pastor, Tom Phillips, shares with us on the discipline needed to have an effective Quiet Time, prayer life, evangelistic outreach and so much more. Tom gives practical steps that you can begin to take today to help you on your walk with Jesus.

Last week we heard from the New York Bible Institute’s Dean of Women, Karen Smith, as she discussed the structure behind having an effective Quiet Time. After getting a snippet of her testimony, Jonathan decided to bring her in to share her full story with us. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry but most of all you’ll see the love of Jesus in and through Karen’s story that perhaps you may be able to relate too as well.

New York Bible Institute’s Dean of Women, Karen Smith, shares with us on how to have an effective Quiet Time that’s meaningful even on the days you don’t feel up to it. Also, Karen dives into what accountability looks like through both being held accountable and keeping someone else accountable.

Join Dr. Tom Davis and Jonathan Phillips as they dive into the 2nd and last part of this series as they detail the crucifixion of Jesus, the 7 sayings of Jesus while on the cross, the significance of Jesus’ burial and timing, and the resurrection and appearances to others. Warning: Details relating to the crucifixion of Jesus and the history of Roman capital punishment within this podcast are in deep detail and may be disturbing for some listeners.