His People interviews by Pilgrim Radio

In this interview, Spencer Dalke talks with theologian and author Gerald Sittser about the rich history of Christian spirituality and what it means to live out faith in everyday life. Sittser describes spirituality as the lived expression of the Gospel, rooted in grace but practiced through disciplines like prayer, Scripture, and faithful obedience. Reflecting on voices from across church history, from early martyrs to desert monks, he highlights the importance of rhythms, resilience, and learning from past traditions that challenge modern assumptions. The conversation ultimately points listeners toward cultivating perseverance and faithfulness in a shifting cultural moment, emphasizing that true success in the Christian life is not power or influence, but steady devotion to Christ—even in weakness, struggle, or apparent failure.  Reviewing historical expressions of spirituality in the church.  Spiritual growth in wilderness, barrenness.  How to pursue faithfulness and fortitude in biblical living today.  “We will never understand Christian spirituality—what it is and what makes it unique—unless we grasp the significance of martyrdom. The early Christians died because they confessed Jesus Christ as Lord. … They believed that Jesus tolerates no rivals. When forced to choose, they chose to follow Jesus, no matter what the price.”  “When Christianity is operating at its best, we're always going to be a threat … because our ultimate lord is Jesus. It's not a political party. It's not a presidential candidate. It's not an ideology. It's not a particular system of government. It's always Jesus the Lord.”  Featured work: Water From a Deep Well: Christian Spirituality from Early Martyrs to Modern Missionaries  Connect with Gerald Sittser on Facebook and at JerrySittser.com.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

His People – 06/10/2026 – J.T. Reeves | on ministry to the inner city through patience and sports.

In this interview, Spencer Dalke talks with senior research associate Lionel Young about how the global church reshapes our understanding of faith, mission, and Christian unity. Young challenges the assumption that Christianity is primarily a Western movement, highlighting instead how the gospel is advancing through diverse cultures worldwide. He explains how engagement with the global church can expose blind spots in Western theology and offer fresh perspectives on issues like community, suffering, politics, and social responsibility while pushing believers back to Scripture for deeper clarity. Young presents the global church as a gift that calls Christians toward humility, partnership, and collaboration, encouraging Western believers to move beyond an American-centered mindset and join with the worldwide body of Christ in a shared mission to bring the Gospel to all nations.  The historic church as a global community.  Understanding global church unity vs. secular multiculturalism.  Applying four gifts of a global church to our church life in America.  “What I'm not saying in this is that engagement with the global church changes our theology. I'm saying it requires us to refine our theology in that we go right back to Scripture for a better understanding of our theology.”  Featured work: “Every Church Needs the Global Church”  Connect with Lionel Young on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Cambridge Center website.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

In this interview, Spencer Dalke talks with executive director Scott Keith about the growing decline of family life in both culture and the church, and why recovering a strong vision of marriage and parenting matters for the future of Christianity. Keith argues that one of the most effective ways to share and sustain the faith is through raising children in the home, where everyday life becomes an opportunity for discipleship. The conversation explores the Reformation idea of vocation, showing how parents are actually the primary means by which God builds children's faith. Keith also challenges parents to be intentional about teaching their children to value marriage and family, and encourages young adults not to delay these callings in pursuit of perfect readiness. Ultimately, this episode calls listeners to resist cultural pressures and embrace family life as a central, God-given pathway for faith, purpose, and lasting impact.  How the doctrine of vocation applies to the family.  Parenting with courage according to the Gospel.  “The Christian family is not a fortress or a fairy tale. It's a delivery system for the Gospel.”  Featured work: Being Family: Passing Down the Faith through the Generations  Connect with Scott Keith at 1517.org.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

His People – 06/05/2026 – David Wiedis | with practical wisdom to help leaders enhance their spiritual well-being. For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

His People – 06/04/2026 – Van Mylar | on Christian colleges standing on formative education. For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

His People – 06/03/2026 – Paul Schlehlein | with a Biblical perspective of helping the poor. For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

Executive director Dan Brokke of the GO Movement encourages Christians: Sharing your faith doesn't have to be saturated in deeply-researched apologetics. It's as simple as sharing your testimony. Today, Spencer Dalke and Dan Brokke discuss what the humbling, encouraging role of the Holy Spirit.  Featured work: GO Movement  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

In this interview, Spencer Dalke speaks with David Salas, producer at Revelation Media, about the iBible project—an ambitious effort to create a fully animated, chronological retelling of Scripture for distribution worldwide, especially in regions with limited access to biblical resources. Salas shares how the ministry balances faithfulness to the text with the challenge of producing hundreds of episodes, and how the ministry uses emerging AI tools to accelerate production without replacing human creativity or compromising faithfulness to Scripture. The conversation explores both the opportunities and ethical tensions surrounding AI, emphasizing a thoughtful approach to technology. Ultimately, Salas points listeners beyond efficiency and innovation, arguing that the true value of any tool lies in whether it draws people closer to God and serves His purposes, reminding believers that faithfulness in everyday obedience matters far more than speed, scale, or spectacle.  How AI can be a friend to ministry, not a foe.  Using new technologies for the glory of God.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

Divorce rates have been on the rise for years, wreaking havoc on the family. And on the Christian faith, says author JP De Gance. His ministry, Communio, works with local churches to bring healing to marriages, and in Jacksonville, Flo., divorce decreased by 24%. Today on His People: Spencer Dalke and JP De Gance discuss strategies to save marriages, as a cornerstone of church ministry.  Communio's  Threats against healthy family life.  Relationship health as the cornerstone Featured work: Communio.org  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play or Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

His People – 05/28/2026 – Sam Eaton | on pursuing God's gift of life with reckless delight Many people understand how vulnerable the young adult population is to bouts of depression, even thoughts of suicide. Sam Eaton says the church may not be effectively equipped to address the physical causes of depression. Today, Spencer Dalke and Sam Eaton discuss daily affirmations and encouragements to pursue “reckless life,” savoring the experiences to which God calls us.  Causes of depression and dread today.  How the church can better understand mental health.  How to talk back to yourself for bold living.  Featured work: You Can Do This: Daily Affirmations to Live Recklessly Alive  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

His People – 05/27/2026 – Seth Troutt | on the virtues of authentic masculinity For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

His People – 05/26/2026 – Hilary Franey | on her Guy Quackenbush novels, examining spiritual warfare among the youth For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

Today on His People, Sean Kollar interviews Veteran and Pastor Dr. Jonathan “Spike” Bowan as he shares his testimony and speaks on finding Jesus in the midst of suffering. For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

His People – 05/22/2026 – Fazale Rana | on the ethics of using transhumanist technologies

His People – 05/21/2026 – Titus Kennedy | on archaeological evidence for over 100 Biblical characters Archaeological objections to the Bible.  Interpreting archaeological artifacts.  Evidence for two (among many) historical biblical figures.  Featured work: Archaeology and the People of the Bible: Exploring the Evidence for the Historical Existence of Bible Characters  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

His People – 05/20/2026 – Dave Jenkins | on battling false worldviews with Biblical clarity In this work of apologetics…  The roots of prevalent cultural ideas.  The importance of biblical thinking.  How the Church can grow in clarity and faithfulness in addressing them.  Featured work: The War of The Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

His People – 05/19/2026 – Rebekah and Gabe Lyons | on learning to fight for your spouse rather than against them

His People – 05/18/2026 – Jim Taylor | on ministering to morally-wounded veterans Featured work: Moral Injury: Arming Pastors to Help Veterans Battle Soul Wounds Caused by Military Service  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

Dating isn't marriage. Despite its clarity and simplicity, Andrew Ballard says we often treat our dating relationships as marriages. Today, Spencer Dalke and Andrew Ballard sit down to discuss how assuming a covenant between boyfriend and girlfriend distracts from God's call before and after marriage.  How we confuse dating and marriage.  Understanding communication differences between men and women.  Evaluating “purity culture.”  Featured work: “Don't Mistake Dating For Marriage”  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

It's not uncommon for married couples to cite “irreconcilable differences” as a justification for separation or divorce. Counselor Bob Paul says even Christians aren't exempt. But what we find grating, God means as a gift for delight and sanctification. Today, Bob Paul joins Spencer Dalke to discuss receiving with gratitude God's gift of differences.  Receiving one's spouse with gratitude.  Reframing differences as delightful.  Featured work: FocusOnTheFamily.com  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

05/13/2026 – Nicolet Bell | on embracing more of the joy of Jesus in your life

Raising kids in a digitally-saturated culture How children are “formed.”  Equipping parents to battle predatory technology.  Practicing presence, finding relief through boredom.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

05/11/2026 – Michele Morin | on deep friendship

In chapter 8, Mark records Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ. Mark describes Jesus's glorious transfiguration immediately afterward in chapter 9. According to Dan Doriani, that's intentional. The transfiguration not only affirms Christ, but offers comfort to his soon-to-be persecuted disciples. Today on His People, Spencer Dalke and Dan Doriani discuss this evidence for Jesus's deity and messiahship.  Moses and Elijah as unique figures pointing to Christ.  God's affirmation of Christ's deity.  The destruction of fear by Christ's promises.  Featured work: “What Jesus's Transfiguration Says About His Deity and Our Fear”  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

05/07/2026 – Kyla Gillespie | on ministry to gender-confused youth

05/06/2026 – Lainey Greer | with a Biblical vision of body image

Progressive America often believes Christianity and critical theory to be twin worldviews. Professor of theology Brad Green, however, says not so. Today, on His People, Spencer Dalke and Brad Green discuss the foundational worldview differences between critical theory and biblical Christianity.  The origins of “critical theory.” Christianity and critical theory on sin and redemption. Critical theory's foothold in American institutions.  Featured work: What Is Critical Theory? A Concise Christian Analysis  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. radley Green | on the differences between critical theory and Christianity

Is artificial intelligence a juggernaut? Associate professor and writer Alan Noble writes at You Are Not Your Own: No, the American populace should harbor hope that it can resist the anti-human pull of AI development. Today on His People, Spencer Dalke discusses with Dr. Noble how to approach AI, and any new technology, from a biblical worldview respecting the dignity of our humanity, being made in the image of God.  Defining a good technology.  Living fully as human beings.  Resisting technological acceleration.  Featured work: “Why Should We Just Accept AI?”  Connect with Alan Noble on Instagram or Substack.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google, Apple, or streaming at PilgrimRadio.com. 

His People – 05/01/2026Doug Hanna – on self-forgetfulness in our marital relationships

His People – 04/30/2026Toni Collier – on building deep community when you want to hide from pain

His People – 04/29/2026Sarah Gackle on the ministry of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes

His People – 04-28-2026Jonathan Sams on good uses and dangers of artificial intelligence use in the church

4/27/2026 – Blake Glosson, on combatting the fear of man in our identities

04/24/2026 – Dean Sikes –on bringing hope to a generation struggling with identity, purpose, and the weight of mental health

04/23/2026 – Angela Hunt –on the Good Seed Collective

04/22/2026 – Nate Pickowicz –with Biblical help for spiritual depression

04/21/2026 – Iain Duguid –on the meaning of the temple in Ezekiel's vision

04/20/2026 – Chris Brauns –on finding joy through a life of repentance

4/17/2026 – Steve Osborne –on the scientific evidence for God's existence and historical evidence for the Resurrection

04/16/2026 – Joshua Greever –on the Beatitudes as Christ's invitation to the good life

04/15/2026 – Darby Strickland –on parents shepherding children through periods of upheaval

4/14/2026 – Peter Smith –on cultivating a heart of generosity toward the poor

04/13/2026 – Jen Wilkin –on the Biblical literacy crisis and how to recover

04/10/2026 – René Schlaepfer –on how the Apostle Peter helps flawed people follow Jesus

04/09/2026 – Brad Wetherell –on our transformative union with Christ

04/08/2026 – Justin Lonas –on ministering to poverty that we can't see

04/07/2026 – Sam Rejoy –on Child Evangelism Fellowship's ongoing work in the Middle East despite recent conflict

04/06/2026 – Gaye Clark –on caring for loved ones with dementia

04/03/2026 – Timothy St. John –on turning to the Good Shepherd after church hurt

04/02/2026 – Jaime Jamgochian –on the path to sacred surrender