The very nature of a fallen world is that organizations are in decline. But throughout Scripture—both Old Testament and New—God lifts up individuals and groups to be fresh pockets of greatness for His purposes. And He does this in the midst of broad decline. Join Kevin as we explore God’s appointment of Christians to be a fresh pocket of greatness in their families, their workplaces, and their neighborhoods—and most importantly on behalf of His Kingdom! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

How about God’s amazing gift of grace to every believer in Christ and Him crucified (Ephesians 2:8-9)? You know, God’s gift of grace that turns the world of its recipient—the true believer—upside down! How about you…how deeply did that gift change your life? Well, sadly, sometimes it’s hard to see that the privilege of receiving this unparalleled gift actually did change the core behavior of some churchgoers. But that’s not God’s intention! Get ready to be challenged as he dives into the everyday art of living the gift! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

The events of the first few months of the second term U.S. President Donald Trump have literally stunned his friends and his foes alike. Policies ranging from tariffs to government efficiency and waste to illegal immigration to gender issues have been aggressively sought out by the Trump Administration. One of the major impacts has been supply chain chaos and uncertainty. Join Kevin as we dive into this topic…concluding, of course, with the question of how that chaos and uncertainty may impact long-term Christian missions. // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Are you planning meaningful inheritances to others that will impact after you have passed away? For whom? Are those inheritances financial…or spiritual…or perhaps both? What models and principles do we have for this type of planning? Join Kevin as we take a unique look at the topic of “to die is gain…for whose sake?” // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

How about some world-famous sports figures? Michael Jordan. David Beckham. Arnold Palmer. And…Junior Bridgeman? Forbes magazine listed these four at the top of one of their lists…but for what? Just who is Junior Bridgeman and why is he on that list? Join Kevin as we dive into the life of the amazing Junior Bridgeman, the elite NBA player turned hamburger slinger! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

What about modern pinnacles of higher education in the U.S. like Harvard, Yale, and Princeton—places that have entrenched antisemitism and other -isms in the life of the university? Are these institutions that were founded for training members of the Christian clergy smart or savvy? How did such institutions start out so eager to be Christian then ultimately become much the very opposite? Join Kevin as we take a broad look at the commonplace drifting into foolishness, specifically of Christian institutions! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

The privilege each of us has—each and every day—is to be a good steward in each and every role we’re appointed to! And that’s exactly what most everyone who pursues excellence puts their mind to—being a great steward! That’s because we find ourselves attracted to what great minds accomplish. To be sure, we see there seems to be a strong correlation between great minds and great stewardship. But the evidence is that God has a different take on that!  Join Kevin as we dive into the believer’s reality that a right heart begets extraordinary stewardships! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Meet a young person called Eric, a student at a modern Christian university, a serious believer who was navigating through a difficult life-decision. The question is, was Eric limiting God by the way he was choosing direction in that process? Or not? And haven’t all seasoned Christians found themselves facing that very type of dilemma? Join Kevin as we discuss how to discern God’s will for our lives—even when events and circumstances make things seem unclear! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Today, this episode is all about the local church at Antioch in the early days. Do you remember some of the particulars that Dr. Luke and the Apostle Paul documented about that extraordinary church? Well, for two thousand years, Antioch has been an amazing model for local churches desiring high impact for God’s mission. Join Kevin as we walk through the nine key lessons for our churches that we can glean from the church at Antioch! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Throughout history, many churches and congregants do not proclaim the gospel manifested in God’s better covenant, the New Covenant. Instead, they often tend to publicly take condemning political positions and emphasize the importance of the Mosaic Law in their daily lives. But Jesus died on the Cross in the fulfillment of the New Covenant. Is this a problem? If not, why not? Join Kevin as we dive into what some churches throughout history have often proclaimed, indeed proclaimed in effective substitution of God’s grace and the New Covenant! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.