The Way Home Podcast: Michael Sobolik on Foreign Policy and the Christian Response

Today, we have Michael Sobolik joining us on The Way Home podcast. Michael Sobolik is a Fellow in Indo-Pacific Studies at the American Foreign Policy Council, he has served on national security teams, and has drafted legislation on China, Russia, India, Taiwan, North Korea, and Cambodia.  Today, we discuss questions like “how should Christians think about […]

The Way Home Podcast: John Meador on Comeback Stories of the Bible

Today, we have John Meador joining us on The Way Home podcast. John Meador is the pastor of Cross City Church. He has a new book that is out titled “God’s Not Done With You” where he shows his readers how God provides everything needed to get through life’s setbacks by looking at the greatest comeback […]

The Way Home Podcast: Travis Dickinson on the Value of Asking Questions

Today, we have Travis Dickinson joining us on The Way Home podcast. Travis Dickinson is the professor of philosophy at Dallas Baptist University. He has a new book that is out titled “Wandering Towards God: Finding Faith amid Doubts and Big Questions” where he helps his readers to see the value of asking questions and the […]

The Way Home Podcast: Sam Allberry on Biblical Sexual Ethics

Today, we have Sam Allberry joining us on The Way Home podcast. Sam Allberry is a pastor, preacher, apologist and the author of a number of books. He has a new edition of his book coming out titled “Is God anti-gay” where he helps his readers think through these issues from a biblical worldview. Today, we […]

The Way Home Podcast: Coleman M. Ford on Spiritual Formation

Today, we have Coleman M. Ford joining us on The Way Home podcast. Coleman Ford is the assistant professor of Humanities at Texas Baptist College. He has a new book coming out titled “Formed in His Image” where he thoughtfully guides his readers into the depths of spiritual formation. Today, we discuss the definition of […]

The Way Home: Rebecca McLaughlin on Teens and Apologetics

In this episode of The Way Home podcast I am joined by Rebecca McLaughlin, author of several books including “10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) About Christianity” and “The Secular Creed.” If you have a teen in your life, Rebecca has a lot of wisdom and advise for you as you engage in difficult […]

When Christianity Becomes Uncomfortable

On Sunday, our small group began a study on discipleship, aided by the very good material from Multiply written by Francis Chan and David Platt. The first part of this study challenges us to count the cost of discipleship. I was struck afresh by Jesus’ words in Luke: Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned […]

Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus

Nabeel Qureshi grew up in a Muslim home, but came to faith in Christ after a search for meaning and truth. He tells his conversion story in a new book,  Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity. I had the chance to interview Nabeel today for my weekly Leadership Journal blog. This is one of the […]

Christianity As a Word-Centered Faith

Today I interview Karen Swallow Prior for Leadership Journal. Karen is one of my favorite voices in the evangelical world. She’s a fun follow on Twitter. Karen Swallow Prior is Professor of English at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. She is the author of Booked: Literature in the Soul of Me and a contributing writer for Christianity Today. I […]

5 Great Reads on Gay Marriage

Unless you’re living under a rock, you know that gay marriage has been at the top of the news headlines. On Tuesday, voters in North Carolina overwhelmingly approved an amendment to their constitution affirming traditional marriage. And on Wednesday, President Obama, somewhat reluctantly, affirmed the right of homosexuals to get married. This is a tough, sensitive issue […]

Why Christians Are Not the Point of Easter

I’m studying for my Easter sermon. I have to be honest, sometimes I get intimidated by Easter sermons. It’s not that I don’t enjoy preaching about the pivot point of our faith: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s just that I know on Easter there are those people sitting and listening to my message that […]

Friday Five: Lin Johnson

Lin Johnson is one of the most influential people in Christian publishing as a writer, editor, and instructor. Perhaps here biggest contribution is her annual Write to Publish Conference, held every year on the campus of Wheaton College. Personally, the Write to Publish Conference has had more influence on my writing career than almost any […]