Podcast appearances and mentions of chris castaldo

Summary: In this conversation, Michael interviews Dr. Chris Castaldo, pastor at New Covenant Church in Naperville, Illinois, about his book Why Do Protestants Convert?. Both men share their personal journeys from Roman Catholicism to Protestant Christianity. They delve into the emotional and theological challenges of converting, especially within deeply rooted Catholic families. The conversation centers around the reasons people convert—psychological, theological, and sociological—and discusses the influential figure John Henry Newman, a 19th-century Anglican-turned-Catholic who emphasized sacramentalism and church tradition over personal interpretation.  Dr. Castaldo reflects on the problematic yet often romanticized notion that individual believers can interpret Scripture without broader historical or theological grounding. Michael and Chris examine how conversion decisions are often influenced by a longing for deeper liturgy, structure, or historical continuity—elements people feel are missing in certain evangelical contexts. They also critique the idea that the Catholic Church alone has interpretive authority over Scripture, arguing instead for the clarity and sufficiency of God's Word for all believers. With grace and candor, they discuss how to lovingly approach conversations with Catholic friends and family, encouraging a posture of understanding, truth, and patient dialogue. Takeaways: Conversion is emotionally complex. Balancing church authority and personal reading of Scripture is a core tension. The search for spiritual father figures often drives people toward structured traditions. The Christian life, especially amid change, must be anchored in grace. Cultural shifts drive spiritual searching. Rituals like the Lord's Supper require reverent understanding, not routine. LINKS MENTIONED: Why Do Protestants Convert? By Dr. Chris Castaldo and Brad Littlejohn The Davenant Institute Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our Youtube channel. For more inContext interviews, click here.

This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodoxhttps://verbum.com/gospelsimplicityIn this video, I'm joined by Dr. Chris Castaldo, a Protestant convert from Roman Catholicism, author, scholar and pastor. We discuss his recent book Why Do Protestants Convert? exploring the phenomenon of Protestants becoming Catholic, diving into the history, psychology, sociology and more. Chris Castaldo (PhD, London School of Theology) was raised on Long Island, New York. Since November 2014, he has served as Lead Pastor of New Covenant Church, Naperville. A fellow at the Center for Pastor Theologians, he has authored and contributed to several books and has written articles for publications such as Religion News Service, Christianity Today, Touchstone Journal, Credo Magazine, Themelios, The Gospel Coalition, and First Things.Dr. Castaldo's book on conversion: https://davenantinstitute.org/why-do-protestants-convertHis book on Newman and Vermigli: https://amzn.to/48ISXlxHis book on the beatitudes: https://amzn.to/48P4QX7Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicityOne Time Donation: https://www.paypal.me/gospelsimplicityMerch: https://shop.gospelsimplicity.com

Many of the best and brightest Protestant thinkers have converted to Roman Catholicism in recent decades. Some have found Protestantism shallow in doctrine, history, ethics, and worship. Chris Castaldo, co-author of Why Do Protestants Convert? sits down with Carl and Todd to discuss the psychological, theological, and sociological factors behind these conversions.  As someone who has had conversations with those who have converted from Protestantism to Catholicism or, in some cases, Eastern Orthodoxy as well, very often in my conversations with them, theology is not the first thing. Oftentimes [there are] other issues that they will name first, like the historical rootedness or the reverence that they found or the beauty that they found in the Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox traditions.  – Todd Pruitt Although many converts' criticisms of contemporary Protestantism may be warranted, Chris points out that historic Protestantism contains the answers to these objections and the resources for a Protestant renewal. We are pleased to offer a few copies of Why Do Protestants Convert? for our listeners, thanks to the generosity of the Davenant Institute. Register here for the opportunity to win.   Show Notes: Chris' article on the state of the Roman Catholic Church: https://mereorthodoxy.com/is-rome-a-true-church

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For today's episode, we interview Dr. Brad Littlejohn on his recently published book Why Do Protestants Convert? (co-authored with Chris Castaldo). In this podcast, we explore some of the reasons behind the recent trend of conversions from Protestantism to Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, especially among prominent Protestant intellectuals.  Far from an apologetic undertaking, this book takes on the approach of attempting to understand the phenomena which have led to this shift, and provides intrigue for those of all faith backgrounds.

Chris Castaldo and Brad Littlejohn join the podcast to discuss their recent book Why Protestants Convert. In this conversation we talk about the reasons why many Christians, particularly in the contemporary evangelical church, feel both pushed and pulled towards a conversion to Roman Catholicism. Along the way we talk about the historic Christian moral theology, smoke machines, the place of evangelism and catechesis in the Christian faith, and especially why there is a rich historic heritage available to Protestants within their own tradition.

In this video Gavin Ortlund interviews Brad Littlejohn and Chris Castaldo about their book, Why Do Protestants Convert? See their book here: https://davenantinstitute.org/why-do-protestants-convert Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://truthunites.org/

James and Jonathan are joined by Chris Castaldo today to discuss his new book, The Upside Down Kingdom: Wisdom for Life from the Beatitudes. In our sinful world, we often struggle with anxiety, loneliness, and heartache. How can we cultivate God's kingdom on earth as it is in heaven in such a broken place? In the Beatitudes, Jesus urges us to set ourselves apart from the world, living in a counterculture with a new identity rooted in him. The Upside Down Kingdom examines this counterintuitive wisdom and explores its relevance for today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

Brad Littlejohn and Chris Castaldo join me to discuss their book Why Do Protestants Convert?, which examines the psychological, theological, and sociological reasons that evangelical intellectuals often convert to Roman Catholicism or Eastern Orthodoxy.Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Protestants-Convert-Brad-Littlejohn/dp/1949716201/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.aaronrenn.com/

James and Jonathan are joined by Chris Castaldo today to discuss his new book, The Upside Down Kingdom: Wisdom for Life from the Beatitudes. In our sinful world, we often struggle with anxiety, loneliness, and heartache. How can we cultivate God's kingdom “on earth as it is in heaven” in such a broken place? In the Beatitudes, Jesus urges us to set ourselves apart from the world, living in a counterculture with a new identity rooted in him. The Upside Down Kingdom examines this counterintuitive wisdom and explores its relevance for today.  Register here for the opportunity to win a copy of The Upside Down Kingdom, thanks to our friends at Crossway Books.  

This is the first episode of a new segment called “Podcast Recap” which summarizes key points of guest interviews in a distilled and accessible way. This episode look at the main points of an interview with Chris Castaldo on Why Protestants Become Catholics. Check out the full podcast episode here Visit our website: thatllpreach.io Follow us on Instagram: @thatllpreachpodcast

Pastor Chris Castaldo of New Covenant Church, Naperville joins us to talk about reasons why Protestants convert to Roman Catholicism. In this episode we discuss the psychological, theological, and sociological factors that compel Protestants to “cross the Tiber” to Rome as well as the ways the Protestant tradition fills those needs. Chris draws upon decades of writing about and dialoguing with Catholics to help Protestants minister to converts out of Catholicism as well as those desiring to become Catholic.  Show Notes Visit Chris Castaldo's Website Talking with Catholics About the Gospel by Chris Castaldo The Upside Down Kingdom: Wisdom for Life From the Beatitudes by Chris Castaldo Why Do Protestants Convert? by Brad Littlejohn and Chris Castaldo Website: thatllpreach.io Instagram: @thatllpreachpodcast  

In this episode I sit down with the Pastor of New Covenant Church in Naperville, Chris Castaldo. We discuss his book, "The Upside Down Kingdom: Wisdom for Life from the Beatitudes." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mementomorividae/support

CPT fellow Chris Castaldo joins the podcast to discuss his recent book, The Upside Down Kingdom: Wisdom for Life from the Beatitudes. Jesus didn't offer the beatitudes as an unattainable moral example. They are his description of what disciples ought to look like in his kingdom, a kingdom that rejects the mechanisms of the world and advances instead through the meek, firm witness of its subjects. Chris encourages pastors to take up the beatitudes as their roadmap for discipleship, addressing such questions along the way as: How do the beatitudes form shepherds? How might we apply them to liturgical questions concerning preaching and worship? What do they have to say about pursuing justice? How have Christians in history applied them in the face of persecution? How do they liberate believers from the anxiety and outrage that characterize so much contemporary discourse?

How do the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 apply to us? How should they make a difference? Find out this Saturday when we welcome Dr. Chris Castaldo to talk about the wisdom for life we can learn from the Beatitudes. Listen to Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do the Beatitudes look like in a culture where politics rules in a zero-sum game? What role do the Beatitudes play in helping us with our anxiety? How do we hold this purifying vision of God in the Beatitudes in a world? Today's guest is Pastor and Theologian Chris Castaldo back to the show to discuss his new book, Upside-Down Kingdom. They discuss the Beatitudes and everyday life, but season it with all things Italy, Italian food, the Italian Reformation, and so much more. Chris is the author of Holy Ground: Walking with Jesus as a Former Catholic, Talking with Catholics About the Gospel: A Guide for Evangelicals, and co-authored more. Listen to the first part of the conversation: #204 | Living A Countercultural Life, Pt. 1 | Chris CastaldoCheck out Chris' website.Sign up for the Apollos Watered newsletter.Help support the ministry of Apollos Watered and transform your world today!

How do we live in a culture obsessed with success? How has the Christian faith morphed from a countercultural movement to one that is obsessed with power and politics? These are questions we all wrestle with and the Bible speaks to the longings and ragings of our hearts, showing us a better way forward that seems counterintuitive, but is true. Today's guest is Pastor and Theologian Chris Castaldo back to the show to discuss his new book, Upside-Down Kingdom. They discuss the Beatitudes, and everyday life, but season it with all things Italy, Italian food, the Italian Reformation, and so much more. Chris is the author of Holy Ground: Walking with Jesus as a Former Catholic, Talking with Catholics About the Gospel: A Guide for Evangelicals, and co-authored more. Check out Chris' website.Sign up for the Apollos Watered newsletter.Help support the ministry of Apollos Watered and transform your world today!

The Christian Outlook – August 26, 2023 Bill Bunkley talks with Kris Stout, a leader with the “Word of Life” ministry, about his eventful trip to Ukraine, where he engaged in youth ministry during the ongoing conflict, assisted in relocating orphanages to safer areas, and discussed the necessity of constructing a dual-purpose bomb shelter and gymnasium to comply with government regulations. Scott Furrow and Pastor Greg Laurie discuss the rapid devastation caused by a fire in Lahaina, Maui, and elaborate on their organization's comprehensive plans to assist in rebuilding the community, providing tangible support in the name of Jesus Christ. Georgene Rice and John Bursch, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, discuss the case of unequal treatment in public messaging in Washington, DC, where Black Lives Matter graffiti was endorsed by the mayor while pro-life activists were arrested for chalking "Black Pre-Born Lives Matter."  Aubrey Sampson and Chris Castaldo, the pastor of New Covenant Church, discuss his book, The Upside Down Kingdom: Wisdom for Life from the Beatitudes, highlighting the counterintuitive nature of the Christian life in the face of suffering and cultural challenges. Kathy Emmons interviews C.J. Williams about his book, The Shadow of Christ in the Book of Lamentations, discussing its unique nature and relevance in times of personal grief and societal challenges, and its valuable teachings on finding hope in the midst of trials and understanding the character of God's faithfulness. Bill Bunkley discusses with Mike Nappa, author of Reflections for the Grieving Soul: Meditations and Scripture for Finding Hope After Loss, about the value of experiencing grief and the importance of having supportive individuals who are willing to walk alongside and offer a constant presence during times of loss and mourning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our sinful world, we often struggle with anxiety, loneliness, and heartache. Everywhere we look, we see broken families and divided communities. How can we truly cultivate God's kingdom “on earth as it is in heaven” in such a broken place? Pastor and author Chris Castaldo joined the conversation and helped shed some light on how we can pierce the darkness.  https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Down-Kingdom-Wisdom-Beatitudes/dp/1433584913   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Castaldo, pastor of New Covenant Church in Naperville shares why we need the beatitudes in this historical moment.  He has recently authored a new book, "The Upside Down Kingdom: Wisdom for Life from the Beatitudes." Learn more at https://chriscastaldo.com/books/new-book/ or follow Chris on social media @chriscastaldo. Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should churches use such data for decision making? Then, an interview with Pastor Chris Castaldo from New Covenant Church in Naperville, Illinois--and later, Brian gets nostalgic about the early days of The Common Good (when he and Ian recorded shows in Chris Castaldo's church basement!) Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychologist Linda Mintle talks about how God seemed so silent with a death of a brother and her personal struggle with infertility, and how Biblically, there are times of silence.  But silence doesn't mean God is not working or doesn't care. Pastor Chris Castaldo, author of "The Upside Down Kingdom," talks about how the Beatitudes are more than just a recipe for finding happiness.  It's a call to live out the ways of God wisely that point to His coming Kingdom. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We welcome Chris Castaldo to the program to explore the Beatitudes. In his book, The Upside-Down Kingdom, Castaldo offers a fresh perspective on these familiar teachings of Jesus, showing how they reveal God's heart for the poor, the meek, and the persecuted. He also provides practical guidance for how we can live out these values in our daily lives, both as individuals and as a community of believers. The book is recommended for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the gospel and its implications for our lives today. Castaldo argues that the Beatitudes challenge our cultural assumptions about power, success, and happiness, and call us to embrace a different way of living that is grounded in humility, compassion, and justice. Castaldo also draws on his own experiences as a pastor and theologian to provide practical guidance for how we can live out these values in our daily lives. Overall, The Upside Down Kingdom offers a fresh perspective on the Beatitudes that is both challenging and inspiring. Chris Castaldo (PhD, London School of Theology) is the lead pastor at New Covenant Church in Naperville, Illinois. Follow him on Twitter at @chriscastaldo. Books by Chris Castaldo The Upside Down Kingdom: Wisdom for Life from the Beatitudes Talking with Catholics about the Gospel: A Guide for Evangelicals The Unfinished Reformation: What Unites and Divides Catholics and Protestants After 500 Years Journeys of Faith: Evangelicalism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism and Anglicanism Holy Ground: Walking with Jesus as a Former Catholic Justified in Christ: The Doctrines of Peter Martyr Vermigli and John Henry Newman and Their Ecumenical Implications  

We welcome Chris Castaldo to the program to explore the Beatitudes. In his book, The Upside-Down Kingdom, Castaldo offers a fresh perspective on these familiar teachings of Jesus, showing how they reveal God's heart for the poor, the meek, and the persecuted. He also provides practical guidance for how we can live out these values […]

In this episode of BRIDGE Radio, we are joined by author and pastor Dr. Chris Castaldo to discuss his book The Upside Down Kingdom. In his book, Dr Chris Castaldo examines the counterintuitive wisdom and explores the relevance of the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:2–12) for today, as Jesus urges us to set ourselves apart from the world, and to live with a new identity rooted in him. He is Lead Pastor of New Covenant Church in Naperville, Illinois, and a fellow at the Center for Pastor Theologians. His website can be found at https://chriscastaldo.com. 

July 24, 2023 Dr. CHRIS CASTALDO, author & Lead Pastor of New Covenant Church, Naperville, IL, who will address: "The UPSIDE DOWN KINGDOM: WISDOM FOR LIFE from the BEATITUDES" Subscribe: iTunes  TuneIn Android RSS Feed Listen:

In a world filled with anxiety, loneliness, broken families, and division, do the words of Jesus make a difference for us today? Author and pastor Chris Castaldo says a resounding yes! The Beatitudes show believers how to live in the world with a new identity rooted in the person of Christ. Hear about the upside down kingdom on Chris Fabry Live.

In a world filled with anxiety, loneliness, broken families, and division, do the words of Jesus make a difference for us today? Author and pastor Chris Castaldo says a resounding yes! The Beatitudes show believers how to live in the world with a new identity rooted in the person of Christ. Hear about the upside down kingdom on Chris Fabry Live.

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Chris Castaldo is the Lead Pastor of New Covenant Church in Naperville, Illinois. In this episode we discuss his recent book The Upside Down Kingdom: Wisdom for Life from the Beatitudes. We talk about how the Beatitudes are meant to be understood, and how people have misread them throughout history. Further, we also discuss what the eschatological nature of the Beatitudes, and what they mean for practical areas of life, such as lament, power, and politics. Chris has a PhD from London School of Theology, and he is a fellow at the Center for Pastor Theologians. He has authored and contributed to several books including: Talking with Catholics about the Gospel: A Guide for Evangelicals. You can find more about Chris and read his writings at chriscastaldo.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theologyforthepeople/support

A lecture with Q&A entitled "Italy's Forgotten Reformation" by Dr. Chris Castaldo. To the surprise of many, Italy, the seat of Roman Catholicism, underwent a Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century that reverberated throughout the country. From 1511 until 1542, home-grown movements of gospel renewal coalesced with the teaching of northern Protestant Reformers to produce a host of Italian preachers, commentators, theologians, and committed laypeople who believed that the authority of Scripture and the doctrine of justification were the leading edge of Christian identity and calling. This dynamic movement in Italy transformed segments of the Roman church, on both the lay level and in the upper echelons of the curia, until it was stamped out by the Roman Inquisition. In this lecture Dr. Chris Castaldo offers an introduction to the chief exponents, contributions, and enduring lessons of this now forgotten episode of church history. Chris Castaldo serves as lead pastor of NEW COVENANT CHURCH in Naperville, Illinois. He is the author of Talking with Catholics about the Gospel and co-author of The Unfinished Reformation: What Unites and Divides Catholics and Protestants After 500 Years. He recently contributed to Lost and Found: How Jesus Helped Us Discover Our True Selves, published by The Gospel Coalition. Chris blogs at www.Chriscastaldo.com For more information about Davenant Hall, please visit www.Davenanthall.com

The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you! In this episode, Accidental CISO is accompanied by guest host Helen Patton. A long-time industry veteran and CISO, Helen is the Chief Information Security Officer of Cisco's Security Business Group. When she isn't helping to define security strategy at one of the world's largest tech companies, Helen is an active member of the Information Security community. She regularly attends and speaks at industry confernces, writes books and blog posts, and participates in thoughtful discussions on social media.   You can find Helen online at https://www.cisohelen.com/   Helen's book, Navigating The Cybersecurity Career Path is available wherever you buy books. In this episode, Helen also mentioned the book Startup Secure by Chris Castaldo.   Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show. Visit our podcast page and sign up now!   Show Store: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/ 20% off Black Friday through Cyber Monday Promo Code: TMBSSBF22   Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO Produced by: @Focivity Music by Michael Korbin from Pixabay

Is your sales process showing through?! Chris Castaldo, CISO at Crossbeam, jumps into the ring to talk about the worst and best he's experienced on the buying side. Having started on the vendor side, Chris has a deep understanding of sales qualification. In this episode, we get into: How he views his role as a CISO when it comes to learning about new tech The value of partnerships over transactions His preferred method for reaching him Why “cold everything” is deadWe take on audience questions, and then get down to Brass Tacks: Chris's top 3 recommendations to sales leaders for how to improve their processes.If you like what you hear, subscribe today!www.bareknucklespod.com

Book Review: Startup Secure with Chris CastaldoEpisode SummaryOn this episode, CISO at Crossbeam and Author of Startup Secure: Baking Cybersecurity into your Company from Founding to Exit, Chris Castaldo, joins Matt to talk about startups and security. Chris is an industry-wide recognized CISO, having over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity.Today, Chris talks about his book, Startup Secure, his move to startups from the public sector, and the different startup development phases. What should startups focus on during the different development phases? Hear about security trust centers, the top startup security sins, and get Chris's formula for personal growth. Timestamp Segments·       [02:03] What prompted Chris to write Startup Secure?·       [04:57] What has changed during the writing process?·       [06:47] Critical decisions throughout Chris's career.·       [11:17] Moving from public sector to startups.·       [15:39] Startup development phases.·       [20:16] When certifications don't make sense.·       [26:09] Mistakes in communicating to customers.·       [30:16] Security trust centers.·       [32:45] Startup security sins.·       [35:38] Chris's formula for personal growth.·       [39:06] Chris's parting words. Notable Quotes·       “You're not the target. You're just the jumping point to that target.”·       “I don't need to review the security of a company we're buying desks from.”·       “You just can't expect everyone to be a cybersecurity expert.” Relevant LinksBuy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Up-Secure-Cybersecurity-Company-Founding/dp/1119700736LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscastaldoComprehensive, full-stack cloud security Secure infrastructure, apps and data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments with Prisma Cloud.

Travis welcomes Chris Castaldo to the show! Chris is one of the leading evangelical experts on Roman Catholicism today. A former Catholic himself, his story is refreshing, encouraging, and filled with insight and hope. Chris is an expert at building bridges between Roman Catholics and evangelicals having dialogued with some of the leading Roman Catholic scholars today. He finds points of agreement as well as points of difference. It is an insightful and hope-filled conversation with someone who knows church history and has a scholar's mind with a pastor's heart. For Chris, this is not an academic exercise, but it is interacting with and loving members of his family. Chris has written https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Ground-Walking-Former-Catholic/dp/0310292328/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1662080596&refinements=p_27%3AChristopher+A.+Castaldo&s=books&sr=1-2&text=Christopher+A.+Castaldo (Holy Ground: Walking with Jesus as a Former Catholic), https://www.amazon.com/Talking-Catholics-about-Gospel-Evangelicals/dp/0310518148/ref=sr_1_3?qid=1662081471&refinements=p_27%3AChristopher+A.+Castaldo&s=books&sr=1-3&text=Christopher+A.+Castaldo (Talking with Catholics About the Gospel: A Guide for Evangelicals), and co-authored https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AChristopher+A.+Castaldo&s=relevancerank&text=Christopher+A.+Castaldo&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 (more). Check out Chris' https://chriscastaldo.com/ (website). Sign up for the Apollos Watered https://linktr.ee/apolloswatered (newsletter). Help support the ministry of https://apolloswatered.org/support-us/ (Apollos Watered) and transform your world today!

“Knowing what's in your software, in your organization, can help you quickly determine if you are impacted by a new vulnerability.” - Chris Castaldo  In this episode, Allan is joined by author and CISO, Chris Castaldo, to share his knowledge on Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) and their potential implications and use. Chris explains the concept and purpose of SBOMs, his tips for signing and securing SBOMs in terms of the CI/CD pipeline, and his thoughts on SBOMs being a roadmap for “bad guys.” Lastly, he shares advice on managing and understanding contracts.  Listen to Chris Castado's previous Cyber Ranch episode here and be sure to grab a copy of his book!    Guest Bio: Chris Castaldo is the author of “Start-up Secure: Baking Cybersecurity into your Company from Founding to Exit”. He is an experienced and industry recognized CISO with over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity. Chris is an expert in building cybersecurity programs from the ground up and specializes in applying cybersecurity in start-ups from seed to exit. He is also a Visiting Fellow at the National Security Institute (NSI) at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School.   Links: Sponsored by our good friends at  Axonius Stay in touch with Chris Castaldo on LinkedIn Follow Allan Alford on LinkedIn and Twitter Purchase a Cyber Ranch Podcast T-Shirt at the Hacker Valley Store  Continue this conversation on our Discord Listen to more from the Hacker Valley Studio and The Cyber Ranch Podcast  

Chris Castaldo is the Chief Information Security Officer at Crossbeam, the world's first and most powerful partner ecosystem platform. Chris is also the author of the best selling book Start-Up Secure: Baking Cybersecurity into your Company from Founding to Exit and is a visiting fellow at the National Security Institute at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School. Year 1 proceeds from Chris's book are being donated to a phenomenal cause, Home For Our Troops. ou can find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Up-Secure-Cybersecurity-Company-Founding/dp/1119700736

In episode 51 of The Cyber5, we are joined by Chris Castaldo. Chris is the Chief Information Security Officer for CrossBeam and has been CISO for a number of emerging technology companies.  In this episode, we talk about his newly released book, “Startup Secure” and how different growth companies can implement security at different funding stages. He also talks about the reasons security professionals should want to be a start-up CISO at a growing technology company and how success can be defined as a first time CISO. We also talk about how start up companies can avoid ransomware events in a landscape that is not only constantly changing but also gives little advantage for defenders of small and medium sized enterprises. Two Topics Covered in this Episode: 4 Security Lessons for Founders of Start-up Technology Companies When a B2B company is pre-seed or before Series A funding, customers might have leeway for lax cybersecurity controls. However, after an A round, policies, certifications (SOC2 or ISO27001), procedures will be required to ensure customer data is staying safe. A B2C technology company might not be asked by the public for certifications, but auditors and regulators may. Basic policies include: Single Sign-On or an Okta authentication into applications, cloud, and workstations Password management implementation (LassPass or OnePassword) Encryption at rest and transit Vulnerability scanning Combating Ransomware from The Inside-Out Approach and Integrating Threat Intelligence Blocking and tackling from inside-out to get in front of ransomware is challenging. The simple items to tackle are the following:  Auto-updates for patch management on operating systems Endpoint Detection and Response products Proper asset management to have full visibility on all network devices and services At the point when resilience and compliance controls are in place and an organization can bounce back from an incident in a timely manner, adversary insights via threat intelligence is a logical next step.  

Sponsored by Eclypsium (https://eclypsium.com) Chris Castaldo has a fascinating career in cybersecurity. A U.S. army veteran who dabbled in tech during the early 2000s dot-com boom before settling on security, Castaldo is now CISO at Crossbeam and a decision-maker with a bird's eye view into how the should be protected. Castaldo joins Ryan on the show to talk about his new book on securing the startup, why he's the rare CISO that loves security vendor briefings and demos, and his vision of the CISO's top priorities.

In this show, host Allan Alford interviews his friend Chris Castaldo about how to align information security with the business. Chris is the CISO at Crossbeam, and is also the author of the book "Start-Up Secure: Baking Cybersecurity into Your Company from Founding to Exit", available for pre-order at Amazon. Chris, like Allan, views himself as a very business-oriented CISO. Allan welcomes Chris down to the ranch to discuss business orientation and alignment of information security in detail. The show starts with Allan asking Chris to introduce himself and to tell the listeners a bit of his background. Chris's book fills the void in books for founders that seemed to utterly lack any reference to cybersecurity. Allan recommends the book, as he was one of the lucky few to review the book before its release. But that is not what they are here to chat about today... Allan asks Chris what it means to be a business-oriented CISO - and what does it look like to NOT be a business-oriented CISO? Allan asks Chris how a CISO can affect both the bottom line and the top line as well. Allan and Chris discuss the nuances of that conversation in the context of business-to-consumer ("B2C") businesses vs. business-to-business ("B2B") businesses. Allan and Chris discuss the challenges of striking the balance between meeting the business' security needs and being agile enough to quickly respond to the dynamic and ever-changing nature of the business. To close the podcast, Chris shares that he loves information security because of its always offering something new, and because of it evolving towards a user-centric approach. Key Takeaways: 0:36 - Chris tells the audience about his security book for founders. 2:19 - Chris talks about his day job as CISO at Crossbeam. 3:08 - Chris talks about what it means to be a business-oriented CISO - it's mostly about understanding the rest of the business. 6:05 - Chris walks through how a CISO's impact to the top and bottom line varies for startups vs. mature businesses. 7:16 - Chris compares security aspects of a non-security offering to airbags in a car. 9:02 - Allan shares his past as a product security professional and how business-aligned product security in tech companies is. 12:00 - Chris compares B2C to B2B and how business-alignment for the CISO varies across the two. 14:41 - Allan talks about expectations of security vs. liability caps for failing to deliver it: B2B vs. B2C. 18:24 - Chris discusses how to enable security without putting the brakes on the business. 22:40 - Allan explains how some of his basic security controls that also accelerate the business. 25:17 - Chris explains why he loves working in information security. 26:21 - Chris is looking forward to user-oriented cyber security. Links: Follow Allan Alford on LinkedIn and Twitter Learn more about Hacker Valley Studio and The Cyber Ranch Podcast Learn more about Chris Castaldo on LinkedIn. Sponsored by our good friends at AttackIQ

(00:00-09:21): Brian commented on Ed Stetzer's tweet about “the extreme abortion focus that's been central to the Democratic party for over a decade.” He also reacted to Denise Chow's NBC News article, “The vaccines are working. That's why we shouldn't panic about variants.”  (09:21-27:06): Chris Castaldo, Lead Pastor of New Covenant Church, Author of Justified in Christ, and Coauthor of The Unfinished Reformation: What Unites and Divides Catholics and Protestants After 500 Years, joined Brian to chat about witnessing in a winsome way and how he's encouraged his congregation during the pandemic.   Learn more about Chris and his books at chriscastaldo.com (27:06-35:36): Brian discussed Tim Tebow's twitter video where he shares that “The one Who performed miracles we read about is still performing them today.”   (35:36-44:44): Brian shared his thoughts on Timothy Keller's article for The Atlantic, “Growing My Faith in the Face of Death.” (44:44-54:04): Brian commented on Barry Bowen's article for The Roys Report, “Churches & Other Nonprofits Must Report Salaries Over $1 Million Due to New IRS Rule.” He also discussed Daniel Silliman's Christianity Today article, “Ravi Zacharias's Ministry Plans Name Change, Calls for More Victims to Come Forward.”          (54:04-1:03:02): Brian reacted to David French's blog post at The French Press, “The Spiritual Problem at the Heart of Christian Vaccine Refusal.”   (1:03:02-1:12:35): Brian shared his thoughts on Tim Challies' article at challies.com, “Which Christian Best Portrays Christ?” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Hacker Valley Studio podcast, Ron and Chris are joined by Chris Castaldo, Chief Information Security Officer at Crossbeam and author of Start-Up Secure: Baking Cybersecurity into Your Company from Founding to Exit. Throughout his career, Chris noticed that the same cybersecurity related problems surface but there are many different ways to solve them.Chris has always been passionate about startups and has plans to one day start his own company. While going through lists of top 10 books for startups and entrepreneurs he didn’t find any that mentioned how to do cybersecurity at a startup. This a significant gap for startups, not baking in cybersecurity early results in expensive rework 4-10 years after the startup is founded. This led to Chris writing Startup Secure - his goal was to create a guide and methodology for startup founders to avoid the expensive mistake of not baking cybersecurity into the startup in the beginning.As the episode progresses, Chris highlights the difference in challenges for startups that are B2B (Business-to-Business) vs B2C (Business-to-Consumer). Cybersecurity startups must weigh the risks of building a product and building a secure company. It’s easier to implement all of the security controls offered by a solution when the startup is 20 employees or less because there is less impact on users and business functions. When cybersecurity startups are selling to organizations with cybersecurity teams, the startup is asked tough questions. For example:What is your vendor review process?Is your startup leveraging cloud security controls?What is your privacy policy? As a cybersecurity professional, Chris emphases the importance of networking with other professionals. There is an increase in virtual conferences and adoption of LinkedIn. Asking questions to the leaders in the field and providing mentorship to others both provide a significant impact while cultivating your career. Chris also highlights the importance of following up on conversations to build relationships and securing opportunities. When transitioning from engineer to CISO, Chris found that being intentional and purposeful with his time was impactful in his transition. He developed these skills by reading books about stoicism. He found that focusing on “the right thing to do” was tough because of constant distractions but being purposeful was the solution to distraction. Instead of focusing on all the things that were on his plate he would break down his goals into smaller chunks and give them his undivided attention for a specific amount of time. Moments During This Podcast:0:00 - Intro1:57 - Chris Castaldo on Hacker Valley Studio Podcast2:47 - Chris’ start in cybersecurity as a red team member3:50 - Why did Chris write his book Startup Secure6:58 - Challenges of implementing cybersecurity at a startup9:56 - What excites Chris about cybersecurity13:35 - How do you immerse yourself in learning about cybersecurity?17:33 - Surprises when transitioning from engineer to CISO22:43 - Core tenants of solving hard problems25:53 - Protecting the crown jewels at an organization during a breach33:38 - Advice on sharing knowledge with the world Links:Pre-order Start-Up Secure: Baking Cybersecurity into Your Company from Founding to ExitLearn more about Chris Castaldo and connect with him on LinkedIn.Learn more about Hacker Valley Studio.Support Hacker Valley Studio on Patreon.Follow Hacker Valley Studio on Twitter.Follow hosts Ron Eddings and Chris Cochran on Twitter.Learn more about our sponsor ByteChek.

(00:00-9:36): A new survey says the Presidential Debates won’t change the race. Brian and Ian discussed what that means for the election and the state of politics. (09:36-28:22): Chris Castaldo is the Lead Pastor of New Covenant Church, Naperville. He joined Brian and Ian to share the challenges his church community has faced thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak and also his thoughts on the “reversion” of former Christianity Today editor Mark Galli to Catholicism. (28:22-37:36): Will people return to church or is livestreaming here to stay? Brian and Ian talked about what church will look like once COVID has left our lives. (37:36-47:02): Is it important to report on bad news about church leaders even after they’ve passed away? Brian and Ian took a look at that issue after allegations surfaced against Ravi Zacharias (47:02-57:05): How do parents ruin their children? Brain and Ian tackled the potential pitfalls of raising small human beings in the church. (57:05-1:06:10): Is it tougher to be a Good Samaritan in a year that has been dominated by both COVID and a Presidential Election? (1:06:10-1:16:17): How do you face the future when everything seems so hopeless? Brain and Ian shared their reaction to a piece by Arthur Brooks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-09:39): Texas Governor Dan Patrick expressed considerations for grandparents willing to sacrifice themselves for their grandchildren. However, Tyler Huckabee writes “The Church Will Not Sacrifice Anyone for the Economy’s Sake” in Relevant Magazine. (09:39-18:57): Curtis Sartor, Associate Vice President for Diversity and Spiritual Development at Judson University shares his perspective on how God always provides. He takes his encouragement out of Matthew 6. (18:57-27:19): Father Michael Sparough, Retreat Director and Spiritual Director at the Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House in Barrington shares an interesting Story of Lent. He equates our value with the stone used to carve Michelangelo’s David. We may not be perfect, but God makes us worthy. (27:19-36:40): GOOD NEWS!! In times like these, we are in dire need for some good news. Brian and Ian talk about 3D printed face masks, libraries full of toilet paper, and our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. (37:37-48:16): Thousands of Liberty students expected to return to campus amid coronavirus outbreak. Brian and Ian talk about why this ISN’T a good idea. Also, Churches go back to the future with drive-in services in the time of the coronavirus. (48:16-57:29): We hear from Sari Lash as she takes us through one of her guided prayers. It is an interactive and soothing audible prayer that aims to help us slow down and wait on God. Updated prayers can be received via text every Monday and Thursday. Text “prayerproject” to 31996. (58:32-1:08:36): Chris Castaldo, Pastor of New Covenant Church of Naperville, gives us his picture of God’s provision. He uses the story of the Israelites and manna in the desert. God will provide for us on a daily basis, no matter what. (1:08:36-1:15:01): We usually close out the show with Interweb Insanity. Instead, we wanted to leave space to reflect on the encouragement from our friends. They gave messages of peace, of truth, and excellent images of slowing down to allow God to speak to us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/empowered-working-together-to-pile-on-the-cyber-guilt/) We can all be more secure if we work together as a team to shame those who don't agree with how we approach security. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson. Our guest is Chris Hatter, CISO, Nielsen. On this week's episode Mike's confused. Let's help him out. Mike inspired this brand new segment with his question to the LinkedIn community, asking what's the big deal with 5G security? The story I heard about 5G is just sheer volume over unsecured networks. But Mike said, we've been dealing with unsecured networks since 2G and 3G and we dealt with them using Transport Layer Security or TLS, and implementing other services such as multi-factor authentication or MFA. Mike called out to the community to clue him in as to why we should be more concerned with 5G. Does shaming improve security? Thanks to Mark Eggleston, CISO, Health Partners Plans for alerting me to Chris Castaldo, CISO of Dataminr, and his post about Rob Chahin's "Single Sign-On or SSO Wall of Shame". Chahin, who is the head of security at Eero, purports that SSO should be a standard feature in applications and websites that allow for secure sign on through third party identity services, such as Google and Okta. Single sign-on is a significant boon for security and management simplicity and Chahin argues that many companies force users to pay dearly to enable SSO. What's Worse?! A grand financial decision in this scenario. Is this the best solution? According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, there is an ever slight trend of CISOs moving away from reporting to the CIO, opting instead to report directly to the CEO. Why is this trend happening? What are the benefits and disadvantages?   With hacks and breaches becoming all too commonplace and even encrypted data still vulnerable to hackers who can read and copy it, focus is now being placed on Quantum Communication as a potential next option. This is a technique that encodes data into photons of light, each of which can carry multiple copies of ones and zeroes simultaneously, but which collapses into a single one-and-zero if tampered with. Basically, the scrambling of data to an unusable format. Although Quantum communication has been development for a few years, researchers in China have apparently already outfitted a fleet of drones that will soon be able to communicate upwards to its already launched Quantum satellites and downwards to ground stations while remaining stable in flight. This paves the way for the field of quantum teleportation, a glamorous term whose uses and actual development are no longer just the realm of science fiction. For data at least. More from our sponsor ExtraHop. Close your eyes. Breathe in. It’s time for a little security philosophy. Simon Goldsmith, adidas, said, "I’ve been having some success in replacing risk with uncertainty. By which I mean not having a threat, vulnerability or impact made tangible creates uncertainty which is next to impossible to factor into any modern decision making process. If I make it tangible, it becomes a risk and I can help you make a better decision. Puts value on turning uncertainty to risk and fights FUD."

CPT fellow Chris Castaldo, Lead Pastor of New Covenant Church in Naperville, IL, joins the podcast. Chris tells his story of growing up as an Italian Catholic in New York and his eventual conversion to Protestantism. Chris goes on to tell his story of education and training for pastoral ministry.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/mapping-unsolvable-problems-to-unattainable-solutions/) We're busting out the Cyber Defense Matrix to see what our security program we'll never be able to achieve. This episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson. Our guest this week Sounil Yu (@sounilyu), former chief security scientist for Bank of America and creator of the Cyber Defense Matrix. David Spark, producer, CISO Series, Sounil Yu, creator, Cyber Defense Matrix, Mike Johnson, co-host, CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast Thanks to this week's podcast sponsor, Zix. Zix simplifies administration and reporting with a single management interface. Configuring, deploying, and monitoring email security and unified archiving services has never been easier – or faster. ZixSuite combines a cloud-based email threat protection, email encryption, and unified business communications archiving, all backed by Zix’s gold standard 24/7/365 support. On this week's episode Why is everybody talking about this now? Mike asked the LinkedIn community, "What's bad security advice that needs to die?" We had an entire episode of Defense in Depth on this very topic called "Bad Best Practices." The post got nearly 300 responses, so it's obviously something many people are passionate about. Is there a general theme to bad security advice? The great CISO challenge Sounil Yu is the creator of a very simple problem-to-solution chart for security professionals called the Cyber Defense Matrix. This simple chart allows a cyber professional to see how their tools, processes, and people are mapped to all different levels of security protection. We discuss the purpose of the matrix and all the real world applications. "What's Worse?!" We have a real world "What's Worse?!" scenario and Mike and Sounil compete to see if they answered the way the real world scenario actually played out. Hey, you're a CISO, what's your take on this? Last week on Defense in Depth we talked about a discussion initiated by Christophe Foulon of ConQuest Federal on cyber resiliency. Some people argued that it should be a security professional's primary focus because its action is in line with the interests of the business. Should a cyber professional shift their focus to resiliency over security? Would that facilitate better alignment with the business? Exploitable weaknesses measured in decades. Not a comforting thought. But this is a reality that exists in at least two major IT ecosystems. The first is Microsoft and the second is firmware. Teams belonging to Google’s Project Zero have found exploitable security flaws affecting all versions of Windows going back to Windows XP – which presents a logistical nightmare for admins the world over. Sarah Zatko, Chief Scientist at the Cyber Independent Testing Lab spoke recently at Red Hat and DEF CON in Las Vegas about deficiencies in the security of firmware, including those from companies that manufacture the world’s best-known routers. More available at CISO Series. Check out lots more cloud security tips sponsored by OpenVPN, provider of next-gen secure and scalable communication software. OpenVPN Access Server keeps your company’s data safe with end-to-end encryption, secure remote access, and extension for your centralized UTM. Ask a CISO Thanks to Chris Castaldo, CISO at Dataminr, for this post on new research from the firm Marsh and Microsoft. According to the study, half of the respondents didn't consider cyber risk when adopting new tech. A full 11 percent did no due diligence to actually evaluate the risk a new technology may introduce. Does it take that much effort to understand the basic risks of introducing a new technology? What are some first level research efforts that should be done with any new tech consideration or adoption?  

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/passwords-so-good-you-cant-help-but-reuse-them/) We've just fallen in love with our passwords we just want to use them again and again and again. Unfortunately, some companies more interested in security aren't letting us do that. We discuss on the latest episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast. This episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson. Our guest this week is William Gregorian (@WillGregorian), CISO, Addepar. Thanks to this week's podcast sponsor Cyberint The high ROI is what makes spear phishing campaigns so attractive to threat actors. Read our breakdown of TA505's latest series of attacks. CyberInt has been tracking various activities surrounding this and other similar attacks where legit means were used to hack international companies in the retail & financial industries. How CISOs are digesting the latest security news Chris Castaldo of 2U and a former guest on the show posted this great story of TripAdvisor invalidating user credentials if a member's email and password were found in publicly leaked data breach databases. Is this a great or bad move by TripAdvisor? Ask a CISO On LinkedIn, Chad Loder, CEO, Habitu8 posted an issue about the easy deployment and ubiquity of cloud applications. He argues it's no longer Shadow IT. It's just IT. And securing these cloud tools you don't manage nor know about requires a lot of education. Is Shadow IT inevitable. Should we lose the name? And is education the primary means of securing these services? It's time to play, "What's Worse?!" One of the toughest rounds of "What's Worse?!" we've ever had. Close your eyes. Breathe in. It's time for a little security philosophy. Mike posed a "What's Worse?!" scenario to the LinkedIn community and got a flurry of response. The question was "Would you rather have amazing, quality cybersecurity incident response in 24 hours or spotty, unreliable response in one hour?" I wanted to know what was Mike's initial response and did anyone say anything in the comments to make him change his mind? For quite a while, IT security experts have been touting the value of two factor authentication (2FA) as a better way to keep data safe than simply using passwords alone. We have even spoken about it here. In its most popular form, 2FA sends a confirmation code to your phone, which you must then enter into the appropriate log-in confirmation window within a short amount of time. This is like having a second key to the safe, like many bank vaults used to have. (more on the site) It’s time to measure the risk Chelsea Musante of Akamai asks, "What would you say to someone who thinks their risk for credential abuse / account takeover has decreased because they've implemented MFA (multi-factor authentication)?"

CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast and Series has moved to CISOSeries.com. Tired of deleting pages of vendor pitches? Wouldn't it be more efficient if  you could see them altogether on one screen so you could simply choose which ones to ignore? We're improving vendor non-engagement efficiency in the latest installment of the CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast. This show, like all the previous ones is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson, CISO of Lyft. Our guest this week is Chris Castaldo (@charcuteriecoma), sr. director of cybersecurity, 2U. This episode is sponsored by Vulcan Cyber, your automated vulnerability remediation solution. Put an end to manual-only patch management and reduce vulnerability risk with a cloud-based solution that bridges the vulnerability remediation gap. Automate and orchestrate the vulnerability remediation process with Vulcan Cyber. Got feedback? Join the conversation on LinkedIn. On this episode: Why is everybody talking about this now? Six months ago Mike Johnson proposed the idea of "Demos for charities" and it got mixed results, but some people took on the challenge from both the practitioner and the vendor side. See how our guest offered up 45 minutes of his time in exchange for a donation to his favorite charity. What's a CISO to do? In light of the most recent Marriott breach, Brian Krebs wrote a great thought piece about our new acceptance of "security" and that is we can't count on companies security our data. How do security professionals communicate that to their team and users and still maintain trust? What's worse?! This week's challenge comes from William Birchett, Sr. Manager IT Security at City of Fort Worth. Both options are annoying and we have a split decision on what's worse. First 90 days of a CISO Tony Dunham of the Professional Development Academy asks how can InfoSec professionals develop the soft skills needed for leadership prior to being put in the pilot seat? Ask a CISO We talk about user-centric design and my co-host has some not-so-nice-words for vendors selling a "single pane of glass" solution.  

Chris recalls the time he built a Tandy computer with his grandfather, and how that got him on the path to security. He explains his passion for education, tells of his time in the military, and offers advice to up and coming security professionals. The post Chris Castaldo – Sr. Director of Cybersecurity at 2U appeared first on Malicious Life.

Chris Castaldo, senior director of cybersecurity at 2U, Inc., joins Ryan on the podcast to talk about building a threat model for digitizing the education sector, his top priorities as a defender, new solutions that impress him, and why it's important to get independent third-party security assessments.

Now that the Reformation is 500 years behind us, is the movement finished? Chris Castaldo, co-author with Gregg Allison of "The Unfinished Reformation," argues that despite the great advances in Catholic and Protestant relations, there are still important issues keeping the two traditions from fundamental unity. However, we can engage Catholics in a way that is constructive and highlights the character of Christ for the advancement of the gospel.

After fifteen years of preaching Catholic doctrine, Peter Martyr awoke to the gospel, fled his home, and championed the Reformation across Europe.

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Chris Castaldo compares the respective doctrines of justification of the Reformer Peter Martyr Vermigli and the Roman Catholic John Henry Cardinal Newman.

Chris Castaldo preaches on 1 Peter 1:3–5

We speak with Gregg Allison and Chris Castaldo about their excellent book The Unfinished Reformation: What Unites and Divides Catholics and Protestants after 500 Years (Zondervan, 2016). Rev. Dr. Allison is Professor of Christian Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Rev. Dr. Castaldo serves as Lead Pastor of New Covenant Church in Naperville, Illinois. We are driven to ask, Why are we accepted by God? In the final analysis, it must be Christ's person and work and his imputed righteousness to sinners. Salvation is by grace alone through faith alone. It depends solely on Christ and not anything we do.

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Chris Castaldo leads us toward a better understanding of how to interact with Catholics about the gospel.

Chris Castaldo

This episode features an interview with Chris Castaldo who serves as director of the Ministry of Gospel Renewal at the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College. He is the author of Holy Ground: Walking with Jesus as a Former Catholicand a main contributor to Journeys of Faith: Evangelicalism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Anglicanism.Chris has earned degrees from Moody Bible Institute (BA, Bible and theology) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (MDiv) and he is currently completing a PhD at the London School of Theology, which examines the doctrine of justification in the writing of Peter Martyr Vermigli and John Henry Newman. Chris lives outside of Chicago with his wife, Angela, and four children. He blogs at www.chriscastaldo.com.

Timothy George talks with Chris Castaldo about the book Holy Ground.

Timothy George talks with Chris Castaldo about the book Holy Ground.

Sermon by Chris Castaldo on Mark 11:1-33