Called to the cubicle: Regardless of where we work, we’re all in full-time ministry.
“Brother John gave up a lucrative career in the business world to enter full-time Christian service,” the pastor announced. “He’s working for Jesus now.” The church erupted in applause, but my heart sank because I felt sorry for the man sitting next to me. My father, a skilled tradesman, wasn’t leaving his business to enter […]
The Way Home: Erik Stanley on defending religious freedom
What compels a Christian to study law and defend religious liberty? Does working for religious liberty go against Jesus’ command for his disciples to down their lives? Erik Stanley, from Alliance Defending Freedom, joins the podcast to discuss his life’s calling and the importance of religious liberty. Show Notes Twitter: @ADFErik Website: adflegal.org and adflegal.org/church-alliance
No, you can’t have it all now: How we preach a prosperity gospel without even knowing it
If you were to ask most Christians, you’d find many consider the prosperity gospel to be an unbiblical teaching offered by religious hucksters. But there’s a subtle way in which a similar message creeps into our theologically sound churches—a back-door heresy perhaps more damaging than the promise of a bigger house or fatter bank account. […]
The Way Home: Sara Hagerty on cultivating a quiet heart in a noisy world
How we cultivate a quiet heart in a noisy world? How do we balance our public platforms with a life of spiritual discipline? Author Sara Hagerty joins me. She’s the author of Unseen: The Gift of Being Hidden in a World That Loves to Be Noticed. Show Notes Twitter: @sarahagerty Website: sarahagerty.net Book: Unseen: The Gift […]
Loving Jesus means you’re commanded to love fellow believers–all of them
I’m not a big bumper sticker guy, but I couldn’t help noticing the one proudly displayed on my new neighbor’s car. When I first saw it, I was excited because it said, “JESUS LOVES YOU” in large capital letters. Great! I thought. A Christian has moved in next to me. I imagined early morning Bible […]
The Way Home: Robby Gallaty on the importance of discipleship
He battled drug addiction and chronic pain. Cocaine and heroine brought him to his knees, even stealing money from his parents just to survive. It was at this low point that Robby Gallaty found Jesus. Today, Robby is the pastor of one of the largest churches in the Southern Baptist Convention and a leading advocate for […]