Whitestone Podcast

Isn’t it interesting that the Bible starts out with an epic failure in humanity? So, what’s going on there? Is a perfect God really perfect as One who accommodates failure from the get-go…and then lets the skakeability of families, tribes, and nations run rampant for centuries? Well, yes—God actually does that in service to the ultimate unshakeability of the Kingdom of His Son!  Join Kevin as we look into a deep understanding the key elements of organizational success in strategy—shakeability savvy, handling failures, and redemption actions! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

So, we know that Christians are called to ably communicate, telling neighbors and others what God can do in their lives—that’s called the Great Commission! When the questioning Pharisee Nicodemus approached Him, Jesus immediately talked about being born again and seeing the Kingdom of God. (John 3) That is all part of the New Covenant, the “better covenant,” as the book of Hebrews calls it. So, just what are the American church, your local church, and even you marketing on behalf of God? Join Kevin as we talk marketing and the New Covenant…a better covenant! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Hey, do you care what others think? Really care? What does the Bible say about caring about what others think? Where does “what God thinks” specifically fit into the equation? Unbelievers? Believers? Join Kevin as we take a discerning, practical, Biblical dive into the topic of “do you care what others think?”// Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

When you were growing up and complained about a minor circumstance or injustice, did your parents say, “don’t make a Federal case out of it?” There’s lots of wisdom in that, much of the time. But it turns out, the executive branch of the U.S. government has been doing that in countless ways: taking perceived problems and making a federal case out of each of them, over and over again! But the Supreme Court just ruled against that. Join Kevin as we take a rollicking yet sobering look at ”making a Federal case out of it!” // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

There’s virtually no possible way you knew Stevie Edwards, a man who died in relative obscurity in 2022. But years ago, God used a boy named Stevie Edwards to help re-vector Kevin Miller’s life. And God did that in a particular way that can be relevant to virtually every serious follower of Jesus Christ. Join Kevin as he recounts a personal event in his childhood that may well speak to you today! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Have you suddenly looked down as you stepped across the gap between a train platform you’re standing on and the train itself—thereby avoiding the very real chance of hurting yourself? Well, then, you were “minding the gap.” And in every organization—from businesses to churches to nations—there are dangerous gaps between the organization’s beliefs, its emphases, and its practices. And minding the gaps is extremely important for us as individuals, too. Join Kevin as we take a look at minding the gaps! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Hey, we live in an era of amazing supply chains in a place like America…all we need do is to take deeply-informed look at a Walmart shelf or an Amazon delivery! In previous episodes, we’ve also discovered that the most stunning supply chain is God’s! But wait…what’s doubly stunning is God’s providence of intertwining our supply chains, each and every day! Join Kevin as we look at the providence of intertwining supply chains! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

We published an earlier podcast episode that asserted that “you can be like Abraham”—in a whole lot of ways! Go take a listen or read. But do you really see yourself as someone who can straightforwardly respond in obedience to something very dramatic, say, like Abraham responded regarding the sacrifice of Isaac? In that regard, the Bible tells us that Abraham had an expectation that Isaac would be raised from the dead…but God had an even better plan! So, just what about your faith and your expectations of God? Join Kevin as we dive into the topic of our faith in God…and unfilled expectations or requests! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

So, is an untested “perfect” organization stronger than an organization full of redeemed persons? Well, in at least one instance, the Bible answers that question…from God’s perspective and design! Can we get our heads wrapped around the reality that “weakness redeemed” can be stronger than an untested design? Join Kevin as we poke around on one of the most powerful, counter-intuitive realities ever—God’s strategy of His unshakeable Kingdom! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

The Corinthian church that Paul founded drifted into many issues that became problematic and prompted his “first letter” to them. After rebuking and correcting the Corinthians, Paul went to speak of the gospel message being “delivered as of first importance.” But for 2,000 years, many a church building has emptied out due to the gospel light of salvation going out. Join Kevin as we look at the core marketing message in every organization, including the Church’s message that Paul says should be “delivered as of first importance.” // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.