John Stott once said: “We must be global Christians with a global vision because our God is a global God!” In this podcast, we plan to regularly bring you global perspectives to help you grow in this way.

You will be encouraged and challenged by this global interview with Glenn Roseberry, a Christian missionary serving in East Africa. Glenn is a former business owner and entrepreneur. Over the last decade, God has transformed his life. Following God’s call on His life to make disciples, he now lives among the poor to serve some of the least reached and most underserved people on the planet.

Glenn helps us understand what life is like in East Africa during the time of the global Coronavirus pandemic. More than that, he brings helpful insight into heartbreaking suffering and health care disparities in the world. He also speaks about what he has learned about isolation, including how to make the most of opportunities of stillness and loneliness.

As a student of early church history, Glenn draws on lessons of the early church to help us see specific ways we can grow as individuals and communities of faith through the Coronavirus crisis. You will be challenged to make the most of your own suffering and consider others who suffer even more than you. We believe you will be encouraged and helped by this global interview!

Jesus said to his disciples: “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 19:14)

Do you ever wish you could just see things from the perspective of a child again? We should try. As it turns out, there is a lot that “grown ups” can learn from children - especially as it relates to choosing simple trust in God through all times, both good and bad.

In this episode, you will hear from Barrett Bowden’s 5 year-old daughter, Caroline. She describes some of her thoughts and feelings about Easter, the Coronavirus pandemic, and also the arrival of her new sister. With childlike faith, she points our attention toward God and simple trust in Him. She will also help you gain some insight and tips for how to lead children in faith in life, especially in uncertain times.

If you have a heart, experience, or influence with children of any kind, you will enjoy and be helped by this interview with Caroline. Jesus welcomes children. And he welcomes anyone who comes to Him with faith like a child. Will you go to Jesus with childlike faith?

Looking for skilled help and real hope during time of crisis? In this episode, a professional counselor shares perspective, resources, and encouragement to support you.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented anxiety and isolation to most of us in the world. How can we stay healthy - mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually - during this time?

In this episode, I interview a professional counselor who practices in Memphis, TN who is also a Christian. She explains the symptoms, causes, and tools to battle both anxiety and depression. She shares about the effects of isolation in our lives, especially during the time of Coronavirus quarantine. Additionally, she discusses some of the potential ways that this crisis could have lasting impact in our lives.

We will work to regularly bring you intentional conversations with skilled leaders to bring help to our hearts and lives. You will find help and encouragement hearing the advice Whitney has to share!

This episode offers our very first interview of the podcast! We will regularly work to bring you intentional conversations with authentic Christians to offer encouragement and hope.

The Coronavirus has brought a season of unprecedented stress and change for all of us around the world. In this episode, I interview a young, professional Christian couple who is quarantined together in a tiny apartment in downtown Memphis amid the pandemic. In fact, one of them had a potential exposure.

You will find relatability and help hearing them share honestly about their struggles, fears, life hacks, working together from a tiny space, spiritual growth, and commitments to serve selflessly in this season. What does it look to live by faith in this uncertain time? Let Clayton and Anna help you through what they share!

Barrett Bowden is the Lead Pastor of Island Community Church, a young, urban church in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee. On this podcast, we are committed to help you discover an authentic relationship with God and a passionate gospel purpose, both in your community and around the world. This podcast will give you God's Word, interviews with real-life Christians, and global insights to give you the opportunity to be transformed by Jesus to impact our world!