On this week’s episode, Dr. Charlie Self talks about the value of work for the Christian life. The disconnect between our worship and our work does a disservice to those around us. Every one of us has both a calling and a vocation. Connecting the two is a valuable, life-changing aspect of the Christian life.

This week we unveil the Gain Clarity Project. We want to spread awareness on the many difficult issues we struggle with in the Christian life. Many in the church are forced to suffer alone and in silence as they grieve the loss of loved ones, doubt the existence of God, or question the validity of the tithe. The Gain Clarity Project will help people work through many of the most common struggles Christians face. We want to help guide you through the process of discovering answers, not just offer Christian cliches.

Learn how to read Scripture, walk with others, and rely on the Holy Spirit for strength through the Gain Clarity Project.

UPDATE: The Quick Guide to Gaining Clarity is here! Download it now!

Today we talk with Theology in Progress contributor, Dr. Andréa Snavely. Dr. Snavely was previously on Episode 8 of the podcast where we talked about his book, Life in the Spirit. On this episode we talk about his transition from University professor to missionary. We ask him about his call to missions and why the church needs to be more involved in missions around the world.

This week’s episode is a conversation with Chase Replogle, a bi-vocational pastor and freelance web designer. Christians at time face busy schedules and hectic lives, yet God has called us to become more like Jesus and to participate in his work in the world. How can we figure out what God has called us to pick up and what he’s called us to put down? Finding time to be the Christian God wants us to be is tough at times. Chase gives some valuable insights in this conversation that will help you simplify your life and prioritize what’s truly important to God.

This week we talked with Pastor Jeff Sandstrom. Jeff provides some incredible insight into what it means to follow the call of God, even when it leads away from warm and sunny California to cold and windy Chicago.

This week, Dr. Mark Jenkins shares his insights and experiences in studying biblical history. It’s a valuable part of understanding Scripture as we read it today. We often find ourselves facing arguments against Scripture that threaten to call into question everything we think we know about God. Understanding the value of biblical history and God’s purpose in revealing himself through Scripture and ultimately Jesus gives us a firm foundation.

Today we talk with Dan Morrison about race relations and how to bring reconciliation to the church and the larger world in which we live. Dan is a Pastor, researcher, and professor. His thinking and experience enables him to bring fresh insights on how to deal with racial discrimination and issues such as white privilege. Dan puts forth some effective strategies for disarming racial tension and instead using our differences for serving others.

Theology in Progress has come a long way over the past couple of years. What started as simple conversation between friends has evolved into a blog and then a podcast.

The topic may be cliche this time of year but I think we were able to stear clear of any cliches in this conversation about thankfulness and gratitude.

A lot of us grew up saying the pledge of allegiance every morning before school. We may even say it at special events at church. If the Christian's allegiance is to the kingdom of God, should Christians say the pledge of allegiance?