What if our culture isn’t collapsing because of the work of crusading secularists? What if it’s failing because leading Christians identify more with secular elites than with their fellow believers?

Those are the provocative questions posed by Dr. John West’s book Stockholm Syndrome Christianity. A prolific writer, Dr. West’s current research examines the impact of science and scientism on public policy and culture.

Order his new book, Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America’s Christian Leaders Are Failing—and What We Can Do About It where quality books are sold.

Find out more at stockholmsyndromechristianity.com.

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Have you ever wondered how a book written 2000 years ago in a very different culture can still be completely relevant today?

Today’s guest is author, speaker, and podcast host Carol McLeod, the best-selling author of 16 books, and she inspires women to learn and love the Scriptures. Her latest book is called TIMELESS: The Living and Enduring Word of God. This 9-week Bible study is a personal and rich conversation filled with theology, practical application, and hope.

About Timeless: The Living and Enduring Word of God

God Speaks to Us Through Peter

Is it possible for a book written nearly 2,000 years ago to maintain its intrinsic and vital impact? Is there a demarcation point when literature is deemed old-fashioned or even archaic?

The book of 1 Peter was written nearly two millennia ago—rarely does a book of that age speak to a current generation of readers. However, the book of 1 Peter is practical, hopeful, and as up-to-date as anything written today.

“Through the living and enduring Word of God” (1 Peter 1:23)

The stunning component that sets the Word of God apart from other pieces of literature is that the Holy Spirit wrote it. The Bible is divinely inspired by the unction of the Holy Spirit and written on paper through the hands of ordinary men.

The words that the Holy Spirit spoke through Peter, the rock upon which Christ would build His church, so long ago hold dynamic power for your life today.

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Do you think our youth are being spiritually defrauded by secular culture? Our guest today is Ed Stolle, a father and youth minister who worked for over 20 years as a certified fraud examiner and certified financial crimes investigator. When he became a parent, he noticed youth were being spiritually defrauded by an increasingly radical secular culture, similar to the way people are scammed financially. So he decided to do something about it. In 2020, he founded StopTheFraud2Youth to equip youth in their faith and give parents and church leaders tools to help. This is his story.

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Today we’re speaking with the authors of the book Fighting for Family: The Relentless Pursuit of Building Belonging. Chris and Julie Bennett moved their family of 4 children from their secure position as leaders of a church in Oklahoma to what they considered the most disconnected city in America—Los Angeles—to begin a ministry of establishing strong families. They’re here to talk about this rollercoaster ride and how God was at work doing what he does best—turning chaos into an inspiring story of hope and purpose.

Get your copy of Fighting for Family here.

Chris Bennett is a pastor, storyteller, writer, and producer originally from Dallas, Texas. He is a graduate of Baylor University, which he attended with the love of his life, his wife, Julie. He and his family made the bold decision to uproot their lives from Oklahoma and moved to Los Angeles, California, where together they run their own production company, Welcome Home Entertainment. He is passionate about being a father to his four kids, Beau, Nate, Brooks, and Joy. Chris and Julie host a weekly podcast called Becoming Family and are in the process of developing a docs-series where they explore the power and diversity of family through the stories of those who have experienced it. Currently, Chris serves as the lead Pastor of Vintage Church in Malibu, California.

Julie Bennett is a writer, producer, speaker, and two-time cancer survivor from Edmond, Oklahoma. She is a graduate of Baylor University and the wife of her husband of 23 years, Chris. Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, which she bravely battled over the next three years. She is the proud mama to her four wonders, Beau, Nate, Brooks, and Joy. Along with her husband she hosts a weekly podcast, Becoming Family, and is in the process of developing their docs-series about the power and diversity of family through the stories of those who have experienced it. Julie currently resides in Malibu, California.

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In this episode of The Walk, John I. Snyder speaks with Dr. Ed Ewart about his book, Marzipan Bananas, published by Elm Hill, a division of Harper Collins. If you’re looking for a good inspiring read, with a strong encouraging Christian message, you’ll want to take Dr. Ewart’s book with you.

About Dr. Ewart: Pastor Ed has worked as a camp director for youth in British Columbia, a pastor of education in San Diego, a Senior Pastor in San Francisco and Orange County, and as “Pastor for Discipleship” in Houston, Texas. He has also served the community by giving professional leadership in organizations that serve those with disabilities, aging seniors and most recently Orange County’s hungry and homeless population.

At Mount of Olives, he gave leadership both in pastoral care and in discipleship training through small groups. Pastor Ed says, “The influence of God through small groups has changed my life.” His doctoral dissertation was titled “Growing the Big Church Small,” a reference to the biblical tool of small groups for making modern day disciples.

Dr. Ewart holds a BA from California State University at Fullerton, a Masters degree from Princeton Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary.

Click here to order Marzipan Bananas.

About The Walk: The Walk is about our faith walk, the way we live out our faith in our daily life. Pastor and author John I. Snyder brings some of his conversations of faith from all aspects with writers, pastors, friends, musicians, entrepreneurs, and others.

Dr. Ewart Bio and Photo Credit: Moo Church

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Today’s guest is an executive, teacher, ultra-athlete, musician, father, husband, and spiritual influencer whose life journey has turned him into a relentless advocate for health and wellness.

In his inspiring new book, Life Lived Well, Jeremy Zoch calls out the need for us to be focused on our whole selves to be at our best. He discusses what he calls “The Life Gauge,” a simple, yet productive tool that can help you gain perspective in various important categories of life.

NOT JUST A BOOK—A PERSONAL JOURNEY TO YOUR BEST SELF.

Life Lived Well is Jeremy Zoch’s heartfelt gift, an invitation to embrace a life that is intentional, active, and treasured. With each turn of the page, you’ll find stories from Jeremy’s life along with exercises challenging you to reflect, celebrate, forgive, and move forward to your best life.

Zoch embraces the fact that our stories shape us, probing you to ask yourself:

What stories do I want to shape me?

Zoch’s remarkable stories include a 70-mile waterskiing feat, forty marathons in thirty-six states, multiple ultramarathons, triathlons and an Ironman, a PhD, being a musician and health advocate, fatherhood, travel, and a career as a hospital CEO and assistant professor.

Life Lived Well empowers you to claim your stories by developing your Life Map to answer:

Who am I?

What does MY best life look like?

Time, health, relationships, money, and opportunities are fleeting…Life Lived Well shows you how to live mindfully, treat your body as a temple, embody faith, cherish family, and nurture lasting friendships.

This book will help you step onto the path of your best self. Your journey begins now!

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Calling California home, our guest today, Howard Becker, was raised in a devout family, but found himself adrift in his early twenties. By his mid-twenties, experiences led him to the startling realization something was missing in his life. This moved him to seek answers for what that “something” is, which led him to the Bible and the key to living an abundant, fulfilled life. He cites as his life theme the words of Jesus: “But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His Righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

Read his insightful book, The Spiritual Meaning of Scripture, available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

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“Sometimes life gets tough. It can look hopeless. That’s where you find Invincible Joy!”

Today’s guest presents us with one of the most amazing, gripping life stories we have had on our show. His struggles gave him plenty of reasons to be hopeless about life, yet he has written a book about the miraculous power Jesus Christ gives to rise above the worst of circumstances. Oliver Asher tells us about his faith journey and his joy-fueled mission.

You can find his book, Invincible Joy: Chasing God’s Dreams For Your Life, on Amazon, or read more at oliverasher.com.

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What separates you from God? We know, intellectually, that nothing can separate us. But fears, failures, and our daily battle with sin can make us wonder if we are the exception to the rule. What about that addiction? That divorce? The terrible things I had to do in the war? That bad financial decision? Those personal failures that you don’t want to talk about? Even though we know there is nothing that separates, these things often make us feel separation from God. If you are in that place, this message is for you.

Preached in Starnberg, Bavaria.

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We’re starting Season 3 of The Walk with an incredible episode from a special guest, Max McLean. Max McLean is an award-winning actor and founder of New York City based Fellowship for Performing Arts. He adapted for the stage The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis Onstage, The Great Divorce, Genesis, and Mark’s Gospel. His recent writing and producing credits include Martin Luther on Trial. Max McLean is a leading actor and star of the current film, The Most Reluctant Convert, the life of C.S. Lewis, now available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Google Play, Apple TV, and more. For more info, visit: cslewismovie.com.

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