The Kingdoms Podcast

99 | Dr. Emily Smith on the Science of the Good Samaritan, Going Viral and Facing Public Attack, Embracing a Lifestyle of Selfless Love, and Standing in Solidarity with the World's Most Vulnerable

98 | Jay Hewitt on Receiving a Terminal Cancer Diagnosis and Committing to Complete and Ironman, the Immeasurable Power of a Good Team, How Gratitude is the Doorway to Joy, and Discovering True Strength in Great Weakness

97 | Gary Thomas on the Art of Unlearning, Recognizing and Responding to Divine Dissatisfaction,  Confronting Entitled Christians, and How to Relearn the Primacy of Humility

96 | Elita Friesen on Leading and Teaching Towards Spiritual Renewal in Post-Christian Contexts, Overcoming Seasons of Adversity and Disappointment, and Her Best Insights on Developing Creative Written Content

95 | Ike Miller on Healing and Learning from the Baggage in our Lives, Confronting and Overcoming the Cycles that Sabotage our Relationships,  and How to Enrich your Life by Embracing New Patterns of Living

94 | Philip Yancey on Healing from Loss in Communities of Compassion, Unlearning Toxic Religious Traditions, The Heart of God Revealed in the Humility of Christ, Finding Role Models, and How to Lead Towards Unity in Times of Upheaval and Division

93 | Drew Dyck on Self-Control in a Freedom First Culture, Fostering Resilient Faith, Effectively Reaching Communities with no Christian Presence, and the Transforming Power of Spiritual Disciplines.

92 | Karen Swallow Prior on the Rise of Evangelicalism, the Social Imaginaries that Form us, Navigating the Tension Between Traditional Piety and Innovative Enlightenment,  the Influence of Consumerism on the Church, and the Need for Reformation Today

91 | Nicky Gumbel on His Father's Experience Escaping Nazi Germany, Pioneering the Alpha Course,  Championing Gospel Unity in the Church, and How to Accomplish Global Evangelism

90 | Richard Blackaby on Experiencing God, Faith in Adversity, Confronting Hypocrisy in the Church, and the Eternal Impact of a Life of Obedience to God

89 | Aaron Johnson on Rediscovering Faith after Experiencing Tragedy, Finding the Courage to Lead in Complex Times,  Faith Risks and New Beginnings, and Wisdom for the Next Generation of Church Leaders

88 | Meisha Watson on Her Career in Acting and Broadcasting, Media as a Ministry Tool, Singleness, Romance, and Dating, and What Needs to Happen for the Church to Truly Become a Family

Bonus Episode: Rick Warren Shares the Six Phases that God Uses to Grow People to Spiritual Maturity While Fulfilling the Dreams he Gives Them

87 | Chris Martin on Becoming a Published Author, the Power of the Social Internet in Culture Making,  Living with Humility and Discernment in a Digital Age, and How Social Media Transforms our Understanding of Identity, Purpose, and Significance

86 | Dr. Lisa Pak on Leading Global Strategy at Finishing the Task with Pastor Rick Warren, Learning from Failure and Adversity, Equipping the Global Church for Kingdom Impact, and Galvanizing the Next Generation to Live on Mission. 

85 | Aliza Latta on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Encountering God through Art and the Natural World, Her Best Advice for Budding Creatives,  Spiritual Formation in the Post-Christian West, and Investing in the Faith of Future Generations

84 | Andrew Root on the Essence of Practical Theology, Standing With and For the Hurting, Oppressed, and Marginalized, the Church After Innovation, and Embracing Kingdom Creativity Grounded in Gospel Faithfulness

83 | Barnabas Piper Speaks to Discovering True Belonging in a Community of Faith, Journeying Through the Pain of Divorce, Experiencing Healing in the Wake of Church Hurt, and Encountering Mercy that Triumphs over Shame 

82 | Kristian Jack on Chasing Your Dream Vocation, How Faith Equips you to Deal with Unexpected Adversity,  Covering the World Cup of Soccer, and Lionel Messi

81 | Shane Claiborne on Social Justice and Dolly Parton, Embracing the Sanctity of Every Life, Addressing  Compassion and Corruption in the History of the Church, and the Transforming Power of Proximity and Protestifying

80 | Jesse Eubanks on Understanding Ourselves, God, and Others Through the Enneagram, Recognizing Healthy Versus Toxic Relational Patterns, and How Jesus Meets us in our Pain and Insecurity to Transform Who we Are Becoming 

79 | Sam Allberry on Spiritual Formation and Sexual Ethics, Following Christ in Post-Christian Contexts, and Communicating the Goodness of the Gospel in a Western World that is Disillusioned with the Church 

78 | Glenn Packiam on Becoming Resilient in Times of Adversity, Confronting the Crisis of Credibility in Christianity,  Eliminating the Threat of Racism and Christian Nationalism in the Church, and Unity in Diversity 

77 | Hilary Yancey on Taylor Swift, Nurturing an Integrated View of the Self, Enduring the Pain of Unanswered Prayer, Learning from and Loving Individuals with Disabilities, and Encountering the Compassion of God in the Wounds of Christ

76 | Richard Lackey on Discovering your Calling by Paying Attention to What breaks Your Heart, Ending Global Hunger, and Empowering Families in Third World Nations to Thrive Through access to Creative Education Platforms

75 | Rich Villodas on Understanding Sin as Failure to Love, Healing from Trauma in Healthy Community, Discovering Contemplative Prayer, Experiencing Forgiveness as Freedom, and How Encountering Jesus Heals Fractured Perspectives Toward God

74 | Dustin Boreland shares his Best Insights on Loving People who are Opposed to Jesus, Uniting Right Theology with Community Engagement, Serving at Risk Youth, and Creating Kingdom Culture in Your Local Context

73 | Tyler Staton on the Spiritual Discipline of Prayer, Encountering the Wounded Healer Through Suffering, and How God's Love Transforms Lives

72 | Karen Eubank on Taking Life-Changing Leaps of Faith, Entering into Conflict and Chaos to Bring Compassion and Hope, and Embracing Godly Discontent

71 | Dr. Karen Swallow Prior on Discovering an orthodox faith,  Living with Kingdom Conviction in Post-Christian Contexts, and Creating Redemptive Culture in an age of Cultural Criticism, Cancellation, and Conformity

70 | Gary Thomas Shares His Personal Journey to Becoming an Author, Becoming People Who are Filled and Formed by the Holy Spirit, and Discusses Experiencing God's Best Designs for Sexual Intimacy

69 | Brent Tremblay on his Journey to the NHL, Premature Retirement, and How Tragedy led him to Encounter Jesus and Discover His Calling

68 | Kyleigh Wells on the War in Ukraine, Her Experience Providing Medical Aid to Citizens in West Ukraine,  War, Justice, and Forgiving Enemies, and How the Gospel Informs Welcoming and Caring for Refugees

67 | Laura Fess on the Difference Between Healthy and Toxic Church Cultures, Cheap Deconstruction versus Real Deconstruction, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, and How the Hope of the Gospel Redefines our Lives

66 | Dr. David Sherbino on Partnering with and Learning from the Global Church, Intimacy with God, Spiritual Formation and Deconstruction, and Death, Dying, and the Christian Faith

65 | Scott Sauls on Finding Freedom from Regret, Hurt, and Fear, Encountering God in Times of Pain, Suffering and Character Formation, and the Power of Honesty in Weakness

64 | Dr. Irene Kraegel Explores Christian Mindfulness as a Spiritual Discipline for Experiencing Inner Peace, Being Present to God, Practicing Self-Care, and Entering into the Kingdom of God

63 | Léonce Crump Explores how to Have a Redemptive Presence in Your Local Context, God's Designs for Renovating the World, Social Justice and the Church, and Developing a Biblical Worldview 

62 | Dane Ortlund on the True Heart of God, His Personal Journey into Ministry, and How to Follow Jesus Through Adversity

61 | Nicole Zasowski on the Discipline of Celebration, Embracing Joy Despite Experiences of Loss, How Gratitude and Grace Impact Personal Renewal, and Overcoming Burnout 

60 | Derwin Gray on How to Heal our Racial Divide, Leading a Multi-Ethnic Faith Community, Developing a Theology of Unity in Diversity,  and the Role of Spiritual Formation in Promoting Reconciliation

59 | Nicole Langman on Overcoming Rejection, Experiencing Healing and Freedom, and Using Your Story to Minister to Others 

Jordan Wilcox reflecting on Church Planting in a Pandemic, Forming Healthy Rhythms of Life, and the Unity of the Church in the Midst of Division

In this episode, Luke & Matt discuss what it means to Rest in God, moving away from busy lives to find real meaning in being unproductive yet being at peace. 

56 | Lloyd Oppel on Surviving Captivity and Torture as a Prisoner of War,  Surrendering to God's Call to Cross-Cultural Missions, and Witnessing the Gospel Transform Lives 

55 | David Robinson on Discovering Your Purpose, Leading Through Crises, Becoming an Agent of Healing for Hurting People, and the Transforming Power of Grace  

54 | Corey Stephenson on Asking Honest Questions, the Current State of Apologetics, and Integrating Psychology and Faith

53 | Toni Nieuwhof Shares Her Personal Story of Healing in Her Marriage, How to  Navigate  Difficulties and Conflict in Romantic Relationships, and the Vital Role of Community in Helping Marriages Thrive

52 | Andy Bannister Explores Christian Apologetics in Post-Modern Culture, Why Young People Are Walking Away from Their Faith, Islam and Christianity, and the Debate Surrounding the True Identity of Jesus

51 | Ken Shigematsu on Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture, Embracing Diversity in the Church, Pursuing God in Every Sphere of Life, and Discovering the Beauty of the Incarnation 

In Part 4 of the Kingdom Focus Mini-Series, Luke and Matt discuss recent podcast conversations around Sport and Sport Ministry.