Edge of Faith Magazine

Makoto Fujimura (archives from 2017) discusses his faith and new book at the time ... Beauty and Silence. A wonderful discussion on Japanese culture, beauty and Christianity.

As Christians, what is our responsibility to members of our church suffering from mental illness? Learn more in this article as we address this sensitive issue with Amy Simpson.

God’s thumbprints are in everything around us, From a beautiful flower to a peacefully waving ocean. Join us as we talk with Luci Shaw about her insights and enjoy some of her thought provoking poetry.

The (Former) Executive Director of CIVA (Christians In the Visual Arts) shares his experiences and thoughts about art and the church as we discuss his new book, “The Faithful Artist, A Vision For Evangelicalismand the Arts"

Enjoy Terry sharing with EOF about some of the wonderful pieces of art, music and intriguing movies that every Christian should know.

“Created & Creating, A Biblical Theology of Culture”, examines the complexity of Christians engaging in their culture utilizing insights from some of the great cultural theologian such as C.S. Lewis, T.S. Elliot, Abraham Kuyper and others.  

Edge of Faith discusses four world views with Matther Dominguez: Idealism, Materialism, Monism, Theism. Learn the general concept of these world views in a conversational manner that will make it easy for you to understand their constructs and the consequences of following each of these world views to their conclusions. 

Christianity is in every aspect of our life as Christians, and it should show. Politics is only one of those aspects, and it should be no different. We need to remember we are Imago Dei, created in God's image, and we should treat and support each other accordingly. 

Our politics and culture are divisive. Our culture is in decline. The faith of many Christians has wained and many of those who do claim to be Christian would fail the simplest statement of belief. What has happened to our church and our beliefs. Where is our stand and our ability to be the light in the darkness of the world. In this interview Edge of Faith talks to Jake Meador as he gives an analysis of why much of this has happened and where we should go from here.

We have conflict all the time in our day to day lives, some might argue even more in these trying times. Conflict and tension are nothing new to us as we walk in a fallen world. Brian Noble shares with Edge of Faith how we can use Biblical examples of tension to work out resolutions and manage conflict to a better conclusion. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, relax and listen to this interview. You will be glad you did!

Edge of Faith has a candid and entertaining discussion with spoken word poet Amena Brown.

Megan enlightens Edge of Faith about her wonder art pieces.

Edge of Fatih discusses Mere Science and Christianity with Greg Cootsona.

A interesting conversation on Globalization with Bryant Myers.

Edge of Faith talks with Douglas McConnell.

Philip Ryken takes us to Middle Earth and more as he discusses his book, "The Messiah Comes to Middle Earth".

Edge of Faith talks with Photographer Joe Strictland.

Edge of Faith has a interesting discussion with David on Wisdom Literature in the Bible.

How do your everyday repetitive habits, or "rituals" , effect your spiritual formation? Does your steady diet of political news and rhetoric affect your faith? Do these things become part of your faith? Kaitlyn discusses all of these things and shows how they do become a part of your overall spiritually.

The book Philemon is one of the shortest books in the Bible. Yet, New Testament scholar John Byron manages to magically pull a delightful story out of it to create his historical novel, A Week in the Life of a Slave. 

Edge of Faith has an informative conversation with Christian Historian George Kalantzis, one of the editors of the book and a contributor. He lays out the foundation of how modernity has begun to domesticate our faith through civil religion and liberalism.

Edge of Faith has a wonderful discussion with Jonathan Leeman about the Church, the Kingdom, and Politics. We discuss the concept of political ideology as an idiom for worldview, what is right and wrong, the role of government, and how people should live. Jonathan explains these ideologies, such as Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Marxism, Republicanism, etc. These ideologies all have their starting points, and they all define what is just and true. As Christians, we should all know that our ideology begins with King Jesus, i.e., we are part of a kingdom. If we do not have this concept firmly in our mind, than any of the "ism"s above will lead to idolatry. This concept of kingdom political ideology is profound and needs to be understood fully by all Christians.

Edge of Faith talks with artist Robert Eustace about his faith, his work and his life.

Come to the table and listen to Sandra Richter as she shares what a Christian's responsibility, as laid out by the Bible, to the Earth. Take a fascinating journey through some of what the Old Testament law states about environmentalism. You will be amazed, but should not be surprised, how God wants us to steward His creation.

Join Edge of Faith in a wonderful conversation with Gisela Kreglinger as she shares some of her childhood memories growing up in a family of faith and on a vineyard in Franconia, Germany. Now, with her Ph.D. in Theology she explains some of the spiritual value of wine and shares with the audience that it is for everyone and should be something very special.

A memoir of a Christian families struggle with drug addiction. The pain, and redemption Katherine shares with Edge of Faith, and in her book "A Payer for Orion", is very moving and informative. Learn about their struggles, some of the facts about addiction in the US and how to work through crisis. And most importantly see how God is a God of comfort and is always there with you.

Many children are afflicted with mental illness, often misunderstood as attitude problems. Many churches are not adequately prepared or trained for such issues. The saddest piece of this scenario is that most of these children will not be diagnosed or treated. Listen to Edge of Faith discuss the mental health system and the mental health issues of children with Matthew Stanford.

Edge of Faith talks with Jeremy Everette about systemic poverty and hunger. Listen as they discuss some of the unthought of issues of catastrophic events such as hurricanes and the logistics of displaced people and how to deal with them. The same issues arrive from dealing with poverty. Poverty is so much more complex than just the talking points from both sides in media today.

Go on a journey into history as Holly Beer and Edge of Faith take you through the life and times of the First Century Church and how it effects the life of a Greco-Roman woman and her family. Learn about some of the ways they lived in this culture and what was required to stay alive during this harsh time. And most importantly, see how our Jesus changed their lives just like he changes ours today.

A very caring conversation about complex trauma and how to recognize it, what to do about it, and how God can heal. Listen in as Edge of Faith discusses this important and complicated issue with Heather Gingrich.

Join us at Edge of Faith as we discuss the conflict between Christianity and Psychology. The Integration Movement began with the idea that we could blend the faith and mindset of God with the scientific discipline of Psychology, so God and mental health can work together.

How does technology and "noise" effect our faith and witness? tune in to this talk with Alan Noble and find out.

Listen to this engaging discussion on art, placemaking, and the spiritual. Edge of Faith talks with Jennifer Craft about the visual arts and it's part in our lives and faith.

David and Marybeth Baggett discuss the discipline of philosophy of moral apologetics.  A fascinating, enlightening, and even fun interview.  Listen now and enjoy the expanded knowledge.

Kutter Callaway discusses the history, nuance, and art of watching TV and explains the differences from a movie. An interesting journey through the everyday experience of the television audience.

Edge of Faith stops to have a chat with artist Lee Benson. Lee shares his inspiration and art in this moving interview.

An interview with Craig Detweiller on his book iGods. An interesting discussion on how technology may be changing our lives.

Edge of Faith just had the opportunity to talk with up and coming Hip Hop star Wande. Her fresh and upbeat God focused sound is very refreshing.

Edge of Faith has a quick conversation with filmmaker Andrew Erwin about the movie I Still Believe, the true love story of Jeremy Camp and his first wife Melissa.

Today we are talking with Jim Wilder, Founder of Life Model Works and author of the new book, Renovated: God, Dallas Willard, and the Church That Transforms. This interview is not an official part of the April 2020 Issue of Edge of Faith, Mysticism and Spirituality, Seeking God in Crisis, but you can think of it as bonus material. It is truly a book on seeking the spiritual and being closer to God, but it takes you there in a way you may not have thought would (wait for it) ... with science.

How does art give us comfort in this time of pandemic? How does visual art help to make a sacred space and help you on your spiritual journey to become closer to God? Is Art important in relation to our theology? If you want the answers to these questions then listen to the interview below. Also, enjoy the two works posted below as Melanie discusses them.

Don Everts talks with Edge of Faith about a Christian's spiritual walk in these difficult times. He also tells us a little bit about his last two books, The Reluctant Witness and The Spiritually Vibrant Home, both featuring research from Barna in partnership with The Lutheran Hour Ministries.

Why do we have ritual in the church? How do we as physical beings with spirit understand and grasp the closeness of God who is spirit? Do the visual and auditory acts of ritual work in our minds to grasp the beauty of the spiritual?

Edge of Faith Magazine interviews up and coming Country musician Joe Hanson.  

Today we are in the middle of a pandemic, a global crisis. In Jonathan's new book, he discusses the media overload of information, much of which is filled with crisis. Are we becoming numb by so much that is immoral and wrong in our world? And now as all of us, Christians included, are not only burdened by this constant bombardment but now are also confronted with the Coronavirus. How do we as Christians need to react? Listen to EOF interview Jonathan as we discuss the Beatitudes and what they are telling us for our current time.

Edge of Faith talks with Leighton Ford, founder of the Leighton Ford Foundation and former vice president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, about the current pandemic, listening to God's voice, prayer, and much more as we take a closer look at his memoir, A Life of Listening. Join us we learn how to listen to that still small voice and feel the presence of God. Learn to develop your walk as the subtitle suggests, Discerning God's Voice and Discovering our Own.

Becoming an Ordinary Mystic is a wonderful spiritual formation book that enlightens and comforts the reader as they learn to see and embrace the closeness of God in their lives. Listen as EOF interviews the author, Albert Haase.

Listen to a beautiful discussion about how God creates us for erotic and non-erotic relationships. Also, an engaging and important differentiation between eroticism and pornography.

Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and listen to this interview with Teresa and Will from Engage Art, as they share the vision and details of a wonderful Christian Art endeavor with Edge of Faith Magazine.

Edge of Faith Magazine sits down with Kutter Callaway to discuss marriage and sexuality.

Our culture is full of broken sexuality and a desire for true intimacy. Often these drives are confused or misused, especially by young adults. But they don't need to be that way. Listen to EOF discuss this topic with Drew Boa.