The Bible tells us that Christ died for people of every ethnicity. Yet, even Christians find it sometimes difficult to live and get along with those who are different from themselves. Author and leadership trainer, Adrian Pei, brings fresh insights about who minority peoples are, and how we can and should work together for God’s glory.

We tend to think of the Puritans as rigid and legalistic. Practical theologian Joanne Jung, who has researched Puritan sources extensively, describes an aspect of Puritan practice that we need to reclaim for our day. It involves conversation and life sharing in small group contexts. This interview challenges us to move beyond the individualism that has a grip on Western society and to live out the kind of community the Bible calls forth. Dr. Jung is associate professor of Biblical and theological studies at Biola University.

Everyone suffers disappointment, rejection, injustices, and losses — perhaps even traumatic ones. The spiritual pain born of such suffering can paralyze us, leaving us broken inside and barely getting by. Whether we remain stuck or move forward is determined in large part by our resilience. Join us as Donna Gibbs, a 20+ year Christian counselor, gives us wisdom on how to become more resilient.

Today we have our worship wars. Should the guitar and audio-visual enhancements or the piano and hymns dominate the worship service on Sunday morning? Have you ever pondered, “What were the central concerns around worship in the days of the Early Church?” How did they view the sacraments? What influence did the monastic movement have on worship? Do they have anything to teach us about prayer and approaching God? Set aside your preconceived notions about worship and join us to learn more about what it was like in an era closer to the time that Jesus had walked the earth.

When Paul and Silas came to Thessalonica, they changed the community. How? By collaborating with God to bring His kingdom on earth. We are called to do the same. Leadership coach Reggie McNeal offers eight signature practices for leaders who want to partner with God and others for kingdom growth. This interview may inspire you to become a kingdom collaborator in a specific sector of our society, such as: business, education, media, arts, healthcare, or spiritual growth.

Christianity started in Jerusalem. For many centuries it was concentrated in the West, in Europe and North America. But in the past century the church expanded rapidly across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. What led to the church’s vibrant growth throughout the Global South? Brian Stiller identifies five key factors. Discover the surprising story of the global advance of the gospel. And be encouraged that Jesus’ witness continues to the ends of the earth.

The average person thinks of Iran as a Muslim stronghold, impenetrable to the Gospel. In truth, Iran has the fastest growing segment of Evangelical Christians on the world scene, according to Dr Hormoz Shariat, the founder of Iran Alive. His ministry is broadcasting the Christian message via satellite television into Iran 24/7, and hundreds of thousands of Muslims have come to Christ. Tune in to be encouraged and challenged by what God is doing in the Muslim world. Link

Over twenty years ago, Yancey wrote the bestseller, “What’s So Amazing About Grace?” So much has changed in the past two decades that he has recently found reason to write again about grace, now from a whole new angle. Join us to learn why it is that secular people look at the Church with so much disdain. Learn also how you can dispense grace to a hurting world as a pilgrim, an activist, or as an artist. Yancey’s keen insights and his clear communication style make him one of the top selling authors in the Evangelical world.