Podcast appearances and mentions of christian studies

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“Peace be with you”. Those were the first words spoken from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to the massive crowd below by the newly chosen pontiff, now known as Pope Leo XIV.133 cardinals from around the world voted in a handful of rounds before the final decision was made and the white smoke billowed from the Sistene Chapel chimney.Formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, Leo is the first pope from the United States – a choice that shocked some and has many wondering what this may signal.Host Melanie Ng speaks with religious scholar Héctor Acero Ferrer from the Institute for Christian Studies about the new pontiff and how he will position himself on the world stage. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

This week, Dr. Camden B. Pulliam joins Dr. Jared Bumpers on Preaching and Preachers on the topic of “Pastoral Fatherhood.” Dr. Pulliam serves as Assistant Professor of Christian Studies, as The post Pastoral Fatherhood appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, we explore the foundations of teaching the Bible through a classical Christian education. The team discusses how Memoria Press' classical Christian curriculum ensures students gain a deep Bible education, moving beyond stories to understanding Scripture's historical and spiritual significance.   From Bible memorization in the early years to teaching the Bible to youth with structured study and church history, this approach integrates Scripture with literature, geography, and apologetics. Whether you're a Christian homeschool parent or a brick-and-mortar educator, this episode will help you see how a classical approach strengthens faith and knowledge.   Shop our Christian Studies curriculum right here: https://www.memoriapress.com/christian-studies/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=163

Dr. Corey Minatani is a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Studies, a Doctor of Exegetical Theology candidate, and a PhD candidate in Demonology studies with a BA degree in Philosophy and a MS in Psychology. Minatani has had works published in Oran Mor, a Celtic E-Zine for the New Order of Druids and Grey Matters School Journal for the Grey School of Wizardry. He has previously conducted Energy Work and Dream workshops for the Theosophical Society of Seattle and works for a local nonprofit. Minatani has over 33 years of martial art experience, and has been a Reiki Master since 2006.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.

This week on Classical Et Cetera, we dive into our Grammar School Curriculum! Memoria Press Grades 3-6 builds a strong educational foundation, and our cast breaks down each subject. Join us for an inside look at Latin, Literature, Classical Studies, Christian Studies, Science, English Grammar, and more!   Shop our Classical Core Curriculum right here: memoriapress.com/curriculum/?utm_source=PodBean&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=162   Links for book lists: - The 1000 Good Books https://seascs.net/documents/2017/10/John%20Senior%20The%20Thousand%20Good%20Books%20List.pdf - Martin's Essential Books For Boys https://www.memoriapress.com/martins-essential-boys-books-list/?utm_source=PodBean&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=162 - Highlands Latin School Summer Reading https://hls.org/summer-work/?utm_source=PodBean&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=162

In this powerful and heart-stirring episode, Sonja Keeve sits down with the remarkable Minister Alma Collins Thomas—a woman of faith, resilience, and purpose. Alma is an ordained minister, educator, motivational speaker, playwright, and author who has turned personal tragedy into a testimony that uplifts others. Alma shares her journey of overcoming incredible adversity, including the devastating loss of her son Tysean in 2009 and surviving a major stroke just two years ago. Now, even from her hospital bed, she continues to inspire others with her unwavering faith and commitment to purpose. Listeners will hear firsthand how Alma leaned into her spiritual foundation, found strength in community, and continues to empower others through her writing, teaching, and ministry. Key Takeaways: How faith played a central role in Alma's healing and resilience The importance of purpose when navigating loss and hardship What it means to truly trust God during life's darkest seasons How Alma continues to motivate others despite physical limitations Advice for anyone currently in their own “waiting room” of life About Minister Alma Thomas: Alma Collins Thomas is a multifaceted woman with a deep calling to serve. She holds two Bachelor of Science degrees—one in Human Services (Children and Families) and the other in Christian Studies. As a Bible school teacher, speaker, and author, she uses her voice to speak truth and healing. Alma is a member of Sisters with Purpose and co-author of Love, Marriage, and Divorce. Her debut books, Dream Killers and From the Waiting Room to the Recovery Room, share messages of hope and restoration. She is a proud mother to her daughter, Sabria, and continues to honor the memory of her son, Tysean, through her life and legacy. Connect with Minister Alma Thomas:

At the ERLC, our goal is to serve our Southern Baptist churches in the public square. As you have heard throughout this series about our work in Washington D.C., having a presence and a voice in our nation's capital allows us to speak up, for, and from our Southern Baptist churches before various audiences. In previous episodes, we have broken down how that work covers all three branches of government and some of the specific ways we seek to engage those arenas. Today, our focus turns to the work of the ERLC's Research team and how they support and undergird the work of the ERLC Policy team. Joining us is Rashan Frost. RaShan serves as the ERLC director of research and senior fellow focused on issues of human dignity. He is the teaching pastor of Centerpoint Church in North Charleston, South Carolina, and is an adjunct professor of Christian Studies at Charleston Southern University. Frost earned his doctor of philosophy in theology with a concentration in public theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is active in denominational leadership, serving with the Charleston Baptist Association of the South Carolina Baptist Convention.

In today's conversation, the last in our Women in Theology series, we catch up with Regent's own Library Director and Professor of the History of Christianity, Dr. Cindy Aalders. Cindy has recently published her thesis as a monograph, The Spiritual Lives and Manuscript Cultures of Eighteenth-Century Women (2024). In this conversation, we delve into the archives and lives of Methodist, Baptist and Anglican women in the eighteenth century, seeking to understand their friendship, kinship and spiritual development as demonstrated in their letter-writing and diary entries. Cindy's work highlights the significant impact of women in relational spheres and religious communities. These women invested deeply in intergenerational friendships and spiritual kinship as they sought to be faithful to God. Cindy reminds us that we can learn much from them today as we strive to support one another in an increasingly isolated world. Cindy also shares her upcoming summer class, Children and Spiritual Identity (June 30–July 4).BioDr. Cindy Aalders is the Director of the John Richard Allison Library and Associate Professor of the History of Christianity at Regent College. She earned a Bachelor of Science from The King's University, a Master of Christian Studies and a Master of Theology in Spiritual Theology from Regent College. She completed her Doctor of Philosophy in History at the University of Oxford in 2014, focusing her research on eighteenth-century British women's spiritual lives and manuscript cultures. Cindy's doctoral thesis, The Spiritual Lives and Manuscript Cultures of Eighteenth-Century English Women, was recently released by Oxford University Press. She has just returned to Regent from research leave, where she focused on girlhood and religious life in the long eighteenth century, digging through various archives in the process!Cindy's PublicationsThe Spiritual Lives and Manuscript Cultures of Eighteenth-Century Women (2024)To Express the Ineffable: The Hymns and Spirituality of Anne Steele (2009)Previous Podcast AppearancesChild Centred Theology and the Spiritual Formation of Children in the 18th CenturyCalled to Be Friends (with Dr. David Robinson)Friendship Recentred (with Dr. Maxine Hancock)Puritan Treasures (with Jenny-lyn de Klerk)Regent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Youtube Keep in Touch Regent College Summer Programs Regent College Newsletter

Pastor Jonathan Stokes takes us through a journey of deepening faith and trust in God through the extreme challenges of having a child with O1.Started in the ministry in 2007 as a youth pastor at First Baptist Church in Wellsburg. Studied at Bobby Wood School of Christian Studies. I've been in the ministry for 18 years. I am the Interim Pastor at First Baptist Church of Weirton, a medical assistant at WMC.#osteogenesisimperfecta #faith #community

Dr. Corey Minatani is a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Studies, a Doctor of Exegetical Theology candidate, and a PhD candidate in Demonology studies with a BA degree in Philosophy and a MS in Psychology. Minatani has had works published in Oran Mor, a Celtic E-Zine for the New Order of Druids and Grey Matters School Journal for the Grey School of Wizardry. He has previously conducted Energy Work and Dream workshops for the Theosophical Society of Seattle and works for a local nonprofit. Minatani has over 33 years of martial art experience, and has been a Reiki Master since 2006.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comIn this engaging first episode of a two-part series on Christmas myths about Santa Claus, Faithful Politics hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram sit down with Dr. Adam C. English, Chair of the Department of Christian Studies at Campbell University and author of The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus. Dr. English traces the historical evolution of St. Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop known for his acts of generosity and justice, into the modern figure of Santa Claus. The discussion explores the real-life legacy of Nicholas, his connection to Christian giving, and how folklore and culture reshaped him into the jolly icon of Christmas we know today. This episode uncovers the deeper story of St. Nicholas, offering listeners a fresh perspective on the origins of Christmas traditions. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation as we set the stage for part two of our series with Dr. Timothy Larsen!Guest BioDr. Adam C. English is the Chair of the Department of Christian Studies at Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina. A scholar of theology and religious history, he is the author of The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus: The True Life and Trials of Nicholas of Myra. Dr. English is a sought-after speaker and researcher whose work bridges historical Christian traditions with contemporary cultural discussions, offering deep insights into the evolution of Christmas and its most iconic figure, Santa Claus.Link to the BookThe Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus: The True Life and Trials of Nicholas of Myra: https://a.co/d/cKthKWa Support the showPlease Help Support the showhttps://donorbox.org/faithful-politics-podcastTo learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics Subscribe to our Substack: https://faithfulpolitics.substack.com/

This week, we share a "Space for God: Beauty" devotional offered by Drew Masterson (UVA Center for Christian Study), guiding us into an immersive encounter with the classic hymn, "For the Beauty of the Earth." He offers three different musical renditions of the hymn, interspersed with time for intentional reflection on the lyrics, enabling us to remember to remember that our lives are surrounded by many good gifts!inthecoracle.org  |  @inthecoracleSupport the show

Why do universities require students to take classes in the humanities during their first few years? Dr. David Horner, who has taught these classes for many years, helps us see the wisdom of requiring these courses, in light of the value they bring to the student who takes them seriously. Dave earned his master's and doctoral degrees in philosophy at Oxford University, is a professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, and is the author of (among other books) the popular Mind Your Faith: A Student's Guide to Thinking and Living Well. In this podcast we discuss: How Dave got interested in studying the humanities How apologetics (defenses of the faith) helped him overcome a crisis of faith in college What the “humanities” are and how they relate to humans, being “humane,” and being a “humanist” Understanding a “College of Liberal Arts,” what a “liberal education” is, and how this relates to the humanities The structure of classical education, on which the “core curriculum” was historically based, and on which contemporary classical Christian education is based The interesting “border-line” cases of law and psychology How the “arts” and the “sciences” differ (it's not what most people think) Why students should be required to take core courses in the humanities The importance, in all fields, of learning to make good distinctions How to discern whether or not a specific humanities course is worth taking The connections between the humanities and wisdom An argument against the humanities--“They are so “impractical!” The critical distinction between “ends” and “means” in evaluating the value of the humanities The valuable role of the humanities in providing us with “cultural literacy” Why Christians should study non-Christians in literature, philosophy, and the other humanities Other practical benefits of studying the humanities, according to the CEO of a major corporation How to get the most out of your core curriculum courses The role a healthy campus ministry can play in your studies Why you shouldn't just learn about the humanities, but rather learn to engage in the humanities Resources mentioned during our conversation: David Horner, Mind Your Faith: A Student's Guide to Thinking and Living Well Stan Wallace, Have We Lost Our Minds? Neuroscience, Neurotheology, the Soul, and Human Flourishing Dorothy Sayers, The Lost Tools of Learning John Terrill, College Faith Podcast Interview #47, “A Guide to Majoring in the Professions (Business, Law, Medicine, etc.)” Valerie Strauss, Washington Post, “Enough with trashing the liberal arts. Stop being stupid” Edmund Husserl, The Crisis of European Humanities and Transcendental Phenomenology: An Introduction to Phenomenological Philosophy E. D. Hirsh, The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know Edgar Bronfman, Insider Ed.com, “Business and the Liberal Arts” George Anders, Forbes.com, “That ‘Useless' Liberal Arts Degree Has Become Tech's Hottest Ticket” Kery Murakami, Inside Higher Ed, “Liberal Arts Pay Off in the Long Run: A liberal arts education may not have the highest returns in the short run, but a study finds that after 40 years, liberal arts institutions bring a higher return than most colleges” Gene C. Fant, Jr., The Liberal Arts: A Student's Guide (Reclaiming the Christian Intellectual Tradition) Joseph M. Keegan, Breaking Ground, “Toward the Renewal of Humanistic Education in America” Nathaniel Peters, Public Discourse, “Why Should a Christian Study the Humanities?” Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, “Unlocking The Power: Why You Should Consider Hiring Philosophy Graduates” Wendell Berry, “The Loss of the University,” in Home Economics: Fourteen Essays

Egypt is revered as the home of the famous Desert Ascetics, who first embraced a monastic life and established homosocial communities on the borders of their urban centres in the Nile Valley. Regarded as angels and warriors, the wisdom of the Desert Ascetics formed part of the oral and literary tradition of wonder-working saints whose commitment to asceticism was legendary and inspirational.  Desert Ascetics of Egypt (ARC Humanities Press, 2020) grounds the mythologized stories of Desert Ascetics in the materiality of the desert, demonstrating the closeness of the desert, the connections between non-monastic and monastic communities, and the exciting insights into lived monasticism through the archaeology of monasticism in Egypt. New Books in Late Antiquity is presented by Ancient Jew Review. Darlene L. Brooks Hedstrom is the Myra and Robert Kraft and Jacob Hiatt Associate Professor of Christian Studies at Brandeis University, the Senior Archaeological Consultant for the Yale Monastic Archaeology Project, and Co-Director of Monastic Archaeology in Scotland at Lindores Abbey. Michael Motia teaches in Classics and Religious Studies at UMass Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Egypt is revered as the home of the famous Desert Ascetics, who first embraced a monastic life and established homosocial communities on the borders of their urban centres in the Nile Valley. Regarded as angels and warriors, the wisdom of the Desert Ascetics formed part of the oral and literary tradition of wonder-working saints whose commitment to asceticism was legendary and inspirational.  Desert Ascetics of Egypt (ARC Humanities Press, 2020) grounds the mythologized stories of Desert Ascetics in the materiality of the desert, demonstrating the closeness of the desert, the connections between non-monastic and monastic communities, and the exciting insights into lived monasticism through the archaeology of monasticism in Egypt. New Books in Late Antiquity is presented by Ancient Jew Review. Darlene L. Brooks Hedstrom is the Myra and Robert Kraft and Jacob Hiatt Associate Professor of Christian Studies at Brandeis University, the Senior Archaeological Consultant for the Yale Monastic Archaeology Project, and Co-Director of Monastic Archaeology in Scotland at Lindores Abbey. Michael Motia teaches in Classics and Religious Studies at UMass Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Egypt is revered as the home of the famous Desert Ascetics, who first embraced a monastic life and established homosocial communities on the borders of their urban centres in the Nile Valley. Regarded as angels and warriors, the wisdom of the Desert Ascetics formed part of the oral and literary tradition of wonder-working saints whose commitment to asceticism was legendary and inspirational.  Desert Ascetics of Egypt (ARC Humanities Press, 2020) grounds the mythologized stories of Desert Ascetics in the materiality of the desert, demonstrating the closeness of the desert, the connections between non-monastic and monastic communities, and the exciting insights into lived monasticism through the archaeology of monasticism in Egypt. New Books in Late Antiquity is presented by Ancient Jew Review. Darlene L. Brooks Hedstrom is the Myra and Robert Kraft and Jacob Hiatt Associate Professor of Christian Studies at Brandeis University, the Senior Archaeological Consultant for the Yale Monastic Archaeology Project, and Co-Director of Monastic Archaeology in Scotland at Lindores Abbey. Michael Motia teaches in Classics and Religious Studies at UMass Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

Egypt is revered as the home of the famous Desert Ascetics, who first embraced a monastic life and established homosocial communities on the borders of their urban centres in the Nile Valley. Regarded as angels and warriors, the wisdom of the Desert Ascetics formed part of the oral and literary tradition of wonder-working saints whose commitment to asceticism was legendary and inspirational.  Desert Ascetics of Egypt (ARC Humanities Press, 2020) grounds the mythologized stories of Desert Ascetics in the materiality of the desert, demonstrating the closeness of the desert, the connections between non-monastic and monastic communities, and the exciting insights into lived monasticism through the archaeology of monasticism in Egypt. New Books in Late Antiquity is presented by Ancient Jew Review. Darlene L. Brooks Hedstrom is the Myra and Robert Kraft and Jacob Hiatt Associate Professor of Christian Studies at Brandeis University, the Senior Archaeological Consultant for the Yale Monastic Archaeology Project, and Co-Director of Monastic Archaeology in Scotland at Lindores Abbey. Michael Motia teaches in Classics and Religious Studies at UMass Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/archaeology

Egypt is revered as the home of the famous Desert Ascetics, who first embraced a monastic life and established homosocial communities on the borders of their urban centres in the Nile Valley. Regarded as angels and warriors, the wisdom of the Desert Ascetics formed part of the oral and literary tradition of wonder-working saints whose commitment to asceticism was legendary and inspirational.  Desert Ascetics of Egypt (ARC Humanities Press, 2020) grounds the mythologized stories of Desert Ascetics in the materiality of the desert, demonstrating the closeness of the desert, the connections between non-monastic and monastic communities, and the exciting insights into lived monasticism through the archaeology of monasticism in Egypt. New Books in Late Antiquity is presented by Ancient Jew Review. Darlene L. Brooks Hedstrom is the Myra and Robert Kraft and Jacob Hiatt Associate Professor of Christian Studies at Brandeis University, the Senior Archaeological Consultant for the Yale Monastic Archaeology Project, and Co-Director of Monastic Archaeology in Scotland at Lindores Abbey. Michael Motia teaches in Classics and Religious Studies at UMass Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Egypt is revered as the home of the famous Desert Ascetics, who first embraced a monastic life and established homosocial communities on the borders of their urban centres in the Nile Valley. Regarded as angels and warriors, the wisdom of the Desert Ascetics formed part of the oral and literary tradition of wonder-working saints whose commitment to asceticism was legendary and inspirational.  Desert Ascetics of Egypt (ARC Humanities Press, 2020) grounds the mythologized stories of Desert Ascetics in the materiality of the desert, demonstrating the closeness of the desert, the connections between non-monastic and monastic communities, and the exciting insights into lived monasticism through the archaeology of monasticism in Egypt. New Books in Late Antiquity is presented by Ancient Jew Review. Darlene L. Brooks Hedstrom is the Myra and Robert Kraft and Jacob Hiatt Associate Professor of Christian Studies at Brandeis University, the Senior Archaeological Consultant for the Yale Monastic Archaeology Project, and Co-Director of Monastic Archaeology in Scotland at Lindores Abbey. Michael Motia teaches in Classics and Religious Studies at UMass Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

Egypt is revered as the home of the famous Desert Ascetics, who first embraced a monastic life and established homosocial communities on the borders of their urban centres in the Nile Valley. Regarded as angels and warriors, the wisdom of the Desert Ascetics formed part of the oral and literary tradition of wonder-working saints whose commitment to asceticism was legendary and inspirational.  Desert Ascetics of Egypt (ARC Humanities Press, 2020) grounds the mythologized stories of Desert Ascetics in the materiality of the desert, demonstrating the closeness of the desert, the connections between non-monastic and monastic communities, and the exciting insights into lived monasticism through the archaeology of monasticism in Egypt. New Books in Late Antiquity is presented by Ancient Jew Review. Darlene L. Brooks Hedstrom is the Myra and Robert Kraft and Jacob Hiatt Associate Professor of Christian Studies at Brandeis University, the Senior Archaeological Consultant for the Yale Monastic Archaeology Project, and Co-Director of Monastic Archaeology in Scotland at Lindores Abbey. Michael Motia teaches in Classics and Religious Studies at UMass Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

As Christians, our faith has a heavy influence on all of our important decisions in life: spouse, jobs, finances, moves. But what about our fertility decision? How can our faith guide us when it comes to questions about contraception, sterilization, or sexual union within marriage? Fr. Michael Novotny joins us to talk about why he discusses these important topics with every engaged couple he counsels, as well as married couples within his church. NOTE: This episode does use terminology like "sexual intercourse" and may not be appropriate for all audiences.GUEST BIO: Fr. Michael has been the Rector of Christ the King Anglican Church since June 2017 and has attended with his wife, Jennifer, since 2010. He is a graduate of Beeson Divinity School (M.Div 2013) having received Holy Orders in the Anglican Church in North America in 2016. Prior to becoming Rector of CTK he served as the Christian Studies department chair and Dean of Students/Spiritual Life at a local Christian high school. He is married to the love of his life, Jennifer. Together they have five children, Levi, Priscilla, Ruth, Joseph, and Samuel (of blessed memory). Fr. Michael's desire as a priest is to “equip the saints for the work of ministry,” and help train up the next generation of clergy and lay leaders. Fr. Michael also serves as the Dean of the Central Alabama Deanery in the Anglican Diocese of the South.Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! Creighton Introductory Session: Register here!Interested in the intersection of fertility and faith? Find more here!Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertilityFree Resources: Prayer Guide for the Female BodyFertile Faith -- weekly newsletter on topics of fertility and faithOther Woven Well Episodes centered on faith: God's Invitation to ConnectionShould we think theologically about fertility?Is contraception a faithful choice for Christians?Prayer Guide for the Female Body EpisodeHow important are our bodies, really?Send us a textSupport the showThis podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.

In Season 3, Matthew Wickman spoke with Stephanie Paulsell, who was Susan Shallcross Swarz Professor of the Practice of Christian Studies at Harvard Divinity School and Faculty Dean of Eliot House at Harvard College. Paulsell, author of books on Virginia Woolf and Toni Morrison, as well as articles on other literary figures and Biblical texts, …

Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a recent conversation with Simon Smart.  Simon is the Executive Director of the Centre for Public Christianity. A former English and History teacher, Simon has a Masters in Christian Studies from Regent College, Vancouver. He has just released a new book The End of Men? Simon draws on his own experiences of schooling and fatherhood, the best contemporary research, interviews with those on the front lines of a growing crisis, as well as ancient wisdom He asks, "How can we help boys become their best selves and a gift to those around them?” His writing has appeared in places like The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, the ABC, The Australian, and The Guardian. He also regularly appears on ABC's The Drum.  I hope that you enjoy this conversation that I had with Simon Smart.

July 7, 2024In part 3 of the series, "Hot Topics For A Hot Summer." Dr. Ivan Parke preaches from the book of Job on the subject of suffering and how "Why?" is a legitimate question, but "What do I do?" is a better question.  Dr. Parke is Professor and Assistant to the Chair in the Department of Christian Studies at Mississippi College, where he has served since 1998.  He teaches Introduction to the Old Testament and New Testament, Exegesis in Poetic and Wisdom Literature, Exegesis in the Pentateuch as well as Elementary and Intermediate Hebrew.  Dr. Parke is no stranger to Easthaven, serving as Interim on two different occasions.

In this episode Dr. Will Ryan and Dr. Matt have a conversation with Dr. J. Richard Middle about his book Abraham's silence: The Binding of Isaac, The Suffering of Job, and How to talk back to God. BIO J. Richard Middleton is Professor of Biblical Worldview and Exegesis at Northeastern Seminary and Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester, NY. He has been President of the Canadian-American Theological Association (2011–2014) and President of the Canadian Society of Biblical Studies (2019–2021). Middleton has a Ph.D. from the Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, in a joint-degree program with the Institute for Christian Studies, Toronto.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/expedition44/support

Overcoming Adversity: Alma Thomas's Inspirational Journey on Suicide Zen Forgiveness In this heartfelt episode of 'Suicide Zen Forgiveness,' host Elaine Lindsay welcomes Minister Alma Thomas, who shares her remarkable story of resilience and survival. Alma discusses her journey through immense hardships including the loss of her son, surviving a stroke, and overcoming other personal challenges. Despite her obstacles, Alma emphasizes the importance of living one's dream life and finding purpose. She talks about starting a scholarship in her son's honor and how she continues to inspire others through her writing and motivational speaking. This episode provides a moving and transformative message about perseverance, mental health, and the power of never giving up.   00:00 Introduction to Suicide Zen Forgiveness Podcast 00:50 Meet Minister Alma Thomas: A Story of Resilience 02:44 Alma's Journey Through Loss and Recovery 03:24 Finding Purpose After Tragedy 08:00 Overcoming Mental Health Stigma and Finding Help 14:17 Alma's Life-Changing Stroke and Recovery 18:38 The Power of Perseverance: Writing and Inspiring Others 24:55 Alma's Message of Hope and Encouragement 36:06 Closing Thoughts and Resources Bio Alma Thomas is an Ordained Minister Educator, Motivational Speaker, Playwright and Author. She holds two B.S Degrees, one in Human Services with a Concentration in Children and Families and another in Christian Studies. She is a contributing writer for "Authentically You" “Lasum Online Magazines” and "Strawberry-Lit Magazines". She is the co-author of several books including "Love, Marriage and Divorce", and “Dream Killers”. She is the single mother of two children Sabria and Tysean who left his earthly home to reign in his heavenly home in 2009. Book links  Dream Killers Part of: Dream Killers (1 books)  | by Alma Thomas , Dynasty's Visionary Designs, et al. | Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC From The Waiting Room To The Recovery Room by Alma Thomas , Miss Web Designer, et al. | Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC  | May 15, 2017 She Overcame Suicide: Inspiring Stories of Serving in Ministry While Struggling with Suicide Book 1 of 2: She Overcame Suicide  | by Denise A. Kelley (Author), Lenai Clegg (Author), Jesta Bouie (Author), Nicole Twitty (Author), Tresser Henderson (Author), Genisha Morton (Author), Walikqua Johnson (Author), Tamara Harris (Author), Alma Thomas (Author), Desiree Johnson (Author)   #podcastinterview #mentalhealth #suicideawareness #togetherwerise #itgetsbetter #darknessanddespair #depthsofdespair #rippleeffects #moveforward #shareyourstory #hopeandhealing #hopefulness #chooselife #transformationtotriumph #survivingtothriving #stopthestigma #stopsuicide #keepgoing #semicolon #suicideprevention #strokesurvivor    

Dr. Corey Minatani is a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Studies, a Doctor of Exegetical Theology candidate, and a PhD candidate in Demonology studies with a BA degree in Philosophy and a MS in Psychology. Minatani has had works published in Oran Mor, a Celtic E-Zine for the New Order of Druids and Grey Matters School Journal for the Grey School of Wizardry. He has previously conducted Energy Work and Dream workshops for the Theosophical Society of Seattle and works for a local nonprofit. Minatani has over 33 years of martial art experience, and has been a Reiki Master since 2006.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.

Greetings everyone! In this podcast, Christian and I had the opportunity to interview a mentor that is dear to our hearts, Steve Edwards. He serves as the women's basketball head coach and the campus pastor at Brewton Parker College in Mt. Vernon, GA. BPC is where Christian and I both got our B.A. degrees in Christian Studies. During our years at BPC, coach Edwards was one of our closest mentors. He has been in ministry for many years, and has a lot of God stories to share, along with advice for ministers. Throughout this podcast, Steve shares his story and discusses his life as a minister. Throughout the conversation, we spent a lot of time just discussing ministry from all of our perspectives and sharing some important advice from experience and scripture about "Ministry Lifers" as Steve called it! It was a great discussion and we are excited to share it with all of you! If you would like to learn more about Grace Bond Ministries, listen to other podcasts, read some blogs, or watch this podcast on other platforms, visit our website: gracebondministries.weebly.com. God bless!

We are so excited to have Dr. David Koyzis, author of Political Visions and Illusions, with us on the podcast today! This is an encore presentation of one of our favorite conversations! We did a book report on the Political Visions book in the past several episodes and invited Dr. Koyzis to bring the conclusion to the book. I think you will enjoy his perspective on how the ideologies in the book mimic the true gospel. He gives good advice to the church about how to think about our relationship with political entities. Dr. David Koyzis is an experienced theologian who taught for 30 years at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Ontario, and is currently a Global Scholar with Global Scholars Canada. He has attained a Ph.D. in Government and International Studies at the University of Notre Dame, a Master's in Political Theory at Toronto's Institute for Christian Studies, and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Koyzis has authored We Answer to Another: Authority, Office, and the Image of God and Political Visions and Illusions: A Survey and Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies. Dr. Koyzis blogs at http://byzantinecalvinist.blogspot.com. He records music (!) at https://genevanpsalter.blogspot.com Please leave a rating or review wherever you listen to this podcast. Spotify recently opened up ratings, so if you are a Spotify listener, please share some love! And please share the City on a Hill on social media or with a friend. Thank you! Send Comments or Questions to: podcast@newlifenw.com Music: Little Lily Swing, Tri-Tachyon, Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 International, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tri-Tachyon/the-kleptotonic-ep/little-lily-swing Sorry, Comfort Fit, Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Germany (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 DE), https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Comfort_Fit/Forget_And_Remember/03_Sorry

In recent decades, classical education has experienced significant growth both in the U.S. and globally. This educational approach takes various forms, including traditional five-day programs, hybrid/collaborative models, and homeschooling. Alongside these formats, a flurry of terms like “classical Christian,” “Christian classical,” “classical liberal arts,” and “humanities education” have emerged. Understanding and distinguishing among these options can be complex for schools and parents alike. Today,  Dr. Chris Schlect, Director of the Classical and Christian Studies at New Saint Andrews College, joins us to help clarify these terms and explore their significance in shaping the next generation through our homes and schools. Special Thanks to this week's incredible sponsors: Americas Christian Credit UnionClassical Learning TestGrand Canyon UniversityGutenberg College Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian education, and join us next time on BaseCamp Live! Remember to subscribe, leave us a review, and reach out to us at info@basecamplive.comDon't forget to visit basecamplive.com for more info and past episodes.

Alma Collins Thomas is a highly accomplished individual with a diverse range of expertise. She is an ordained Minister, Educator, Motivational Speaker, Playwright, and Author. Alma holds two Bachelor of Science degrees, one in Human Services with a concentration in Children and Families and another in Christian Studies. She is also a Bible School Teacher, imparting her knowledge to students. Alma has co-authored several books, including "Love, Marriage, and Divorce," and is a member of Sisters with Purpose. She is the author of two debut books, "Dream Killers" and "From the Waiting Room to the Recovery Room." Alma is also a single mother of two children. Sabria and Tysean, who left his earthly home to reign in his heavenly home in 2009. She is a stroke survivor. She suffered a massive stroke two years ago, but she still empowers and inspires others from her hospital bed. Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@all.in.all.with.alex Follow my Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/AllinAllwithAlex/ Listen to the Audio Version https://anchor.fm/alex-morris8 Subscribe to my channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYCE3hcGlcW_EA9o9P_gYbg?sub_confirmation=1 Interested in Music videos? Follow my videography channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TheVisualGoat?sub_confirmation=1 Interested in finding a new artist? Click the link below https://www.youtube.com/c/SirromTheRapper?sub_confirmation=1 tags podcast, best podcasts, all in all with alex podcast, all in all with alex, alex morris podcast, depression podcast, mental health podcast, mental therapy podcast, mental health matters, million dollars worth of game, podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allinallwithalex/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allinallwithalex/support

Naomi Wright is the daughter of a pseudo-Christian cult leader. She was raised, yet hidden, within mainstream culture and public school education, where no one knew or the few with a sense of something, stayed silent. Now she holds a Master's of Science in Social Work from the University at Buffalo and is a licensed mental health professional in the state of Colorado. She also holds a Master of Arts in Christian Studies from Denver Seminary. Her areas of speciality include grief and loss, spiritual abuse, including cult abuse, as well as biblical and theological studies. SUBSCRIBE: beEmboldened on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPSnkK3zLp0nK__Tdp9ZDRQ) READ: Be Emboldened with Naomi Wright (https://www.beemboldened.com/naomi-wright) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100 off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org

Junior Member Julia Henderson joins the Critical Faith team to start a new series on philosophy as a spiritual exercise. In this series she'll be talking with folks about how philosophy, faith, and our everyday lives intersect with one another in meaningful ways. This first episode is a conversation with Junior Member, teacher, and coffee roaster Joe Watson about how he first got into philosophy, finding God amid suffering, and what coffee has to teach us about modal aspects. *** Critical Faith is sponsored by the Centre for Philosophy, Religion, and Social Ethics (CPRSE) at the Institute for Christian Studies in Toronto. For more, visit www.icscanada.edu. Music by Matt Bernico.

This episode is an incredible episode. My guest Alma, shares her story and takes us on her many trials in her life. She is an inspiration  for everything she has been through and continues to go through, but she doesn't give up! Listen in to her amazing story!I also want to wish Alma's late son, Tysean, a heavenly happy birthday, April 17th. It was meant to be that April 17th landed on a Wednesday when I release new episodes. I'm sure he's watching over her achieve all of her goals and dreams!Alma's Bio:Alma Collins Thomas is an ordained Minister, Educator, Motivational Speaker, Playwright, and Author. She holds two B.S. degrees, one in Human Services with a concentration in Children and Families and a BS in Christian Studies. She is a Bible School Teacher. She co-authors several books, including Love, Marriage and Divorce. I am a Sisters with Purpose. She has two debut books, Dream Killers and From the Waiting Room to the Recovery Room. She is the single mother of two children, Sabria and Tysean, who left his earthly home to reign in his heavenly home in 2009.She is a stroke survivor. She suffered a massive stroke two years ago, but she still empowers and inspires others from her hospital bed.Connect with Alma:FacebookInstagram Thank you to our partner this week:Showit! Want to start a website or update your current one on an easy to use platform? Check out Showit! It's the website platform I use to create my website and blog! You can get one month free when signing up with the code: Katey http://kateyfortun.com/showitSign Up Here and get your first month free!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Peace Talks continues exploring the role of art in faith and life with this tender and encouraging interview with Leslie Roberts and Bryanna Russell from Sanctuary Mental Health MInistries (an organization that equips the Church to support mental health and wellbeing).Leslie and Bryanna share with Vanessa why they've chosen to use art as a medium to give permission, belonging, and support to those struggling with mental health challenges. They also describe the formation, justice, and peace deeply embedded in the landmark project Sanctuary Songs. Leslie Roberts is the Communications Director at Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries. She holds a Master of Arts in Christian Studies from Regent College and lives in Vancouver, BC. Prior to Sanctuary, she worked in advertising, film production and post-production, and ministry at a church in Texas, as well as running her own photography business. In her time working at the church, she recognized that one of the biggest needs in the Church is for education, awareness, and care for people living with mental health challenges. Bryana Russell has worked as a consultant, speaker, published writer, producer, and connector in the non-profit sector, including Church ministries, for the past two decades. She has developed curriculums, established youth programs, and grown an international medical institute. Prior to her work with Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries as Director of Engagement, she worked as gallery curator, bridging conversations of art and faith. Her undergraduate work focused on International Studies and Psychology, and she holds a Masters of Theological Studies, with a concentration on art and female embodied. Her most important work, however, is raising four boys, aged 15, 13, 10, and (surprise) 1, alongside her beloved husband, Chris. » Subscribe to PEACE TALKS Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peace-talks/id1590168616About the Center for Formation, Justice and Peace:Justice and peace come from the inside out—from the overflow of a transformed heart. This belief led our founder, Bishop Todd Hunter, to start the Center for Formation, Justice and Peace in 2021. The Center brings together a diverse, interdenominational community of people who want to be formed in love to heal a broken world. Because “religion” is often part of the problem, we've created a brave, Jesus-centered space for dialogue, questioning, creating, and exploration. PEACE TALKS introduces you to women and men who are working to undo oppression, leading to lives of deeper peace for all.*Connect with The Center Online!*Visit The Center's Website: https://centerfjp.orgFollow The Center on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centerfjpFollow The Center on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CenterFjpFollow The Center on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerfjp/Support the show

Are you ready to see your life differently? In this episode, you'll get chills and rethink about your life's purpose after hearing my guest's story. She made it through and you can make it too! Meet my guest - > Alma Collins Thomas is an ordained Minister, Educator,  Motivational Speaker, Playwright, and Author. She holds two B.S. degrees, one in Human Services with a concentration in Children and Families and a BS in Christian Studies. She is a Bible School Teacher. She co-authors several books, including Love, Marriage and Divorce. I am a Sisters with Purpose. She has two debut books, Dream Killers and From the Waiting Room to the Recovery Room. She is the single mother of two children, Sabria and Tysean, who left his earthly home to reign in his heavenly home in 2009. She is a stroke survivor. She suffered a massive stroke two years ago, but she still empowers and inspires others from her hospital bed. Alma says "You can make it bitter or better." You can reach out to Alma here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082683892252 https://www.instagram.com/almathomas9076/   Don't forget to leave me a review. :) Here are my other platforms you can check it out to stay connected with me:

Season Three. Episode Two. In this episode, hosts Dirk and Brooke talk with F. LaGard Smith about his extensive work as an author and The Daily Bible, an essential resource for EEM.  F. LaGard Smith was born in 1944 in Houston, Texas, thereafter living in Shawnee and Tulsa, Oklahoma, Lancaster, Texas, and Birmingham, Alabama, before heading off to college at Florida College, graduating from Willamette University with both an undergraduate and law degree. Smith was a District Attorney for Malheur County, Oregon for three years, served as an administrator for the Oregon State Bar in Portland for a year, then spent 27 years teaching at Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California, focusing on Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Trial Practice, and Law and Morality. For five years, Smith was Scholar in Residence for Christian Studies at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, then taught for two years at Liberty University School of Law and for four years at Faulkner University's Jones School of Law in Montgomery, Alabama, before retiring to write full time. Smith has written some 35 books--legal, social, doctrinal, and devotional. He is most widely known as the compiler and narrator of "The Daily Bible" (the NIV and NLT in chronological order). He and his wife Ruth live in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and, for several months a year, at their cottage in the English Cotswolds, where he does much of his writing. Every story is a living example of Isaiah 55:11.  To learn how you can partner with us to provide God's Word, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EEM.ORG⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠PRAY.COM

"Potential is great, but it's never meant to be the end-all, be-all. It's meant to be turned into action and into the next stage, which I believe it is calling, it's faithfulness, it's an assignment" ~Scott SavageGuest BioScott Savage is a pastor, writer, and speaker with the best last name ever! As a seasoned Millennial pastor, Scott has served churches in a variety of roles over the past 17 years. He currently leads a church in Prescott, Arizona. His writing has been read by over a million people in places like Our Daily Bread, RELEVANT Magazine, Air1 Radio, and the YouVersion Bible App. He graduated from Grand Canyon University with a B.A. in Christian Studies and he holds a Masters of Divinity from Gateway Seminary.Want to learn more about how to courageously take leaps?You can gain FREE FULL ACCESS to the LEAPING LAUNCHPAD SUMMIT+other bonuses when you ORDER your copy of the Taking The 5 Leaps during  launch week, March 5, 2024, through March 8, 2024.Grab your copy and follow the steps below!STEPS 1: Order you book at one of the retailers on the websiteSTEP 2: Provide your order confirmation email on takingthe5leaps.comSTEP 3: Check your email for1. IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO CHAPTER ONE2. INSTANT ACCESS TO TAKING THE LEAPS QUICK GUIDE3. INSTANT ACCESS TO THE 5 LEAPS POWERPACK4. FULL ACCESS TO THE UPCOMING LEAPING LAUNCHPAD AUDIO & VIDEO SUMMITFollowing launch week, you may purchase the Summit and other bonuses at (link).Rachel's BioRachel G. Scott is a devoted wife, mother, and Ohio native. She is also the author of the upcoming book, Taking the 5 Leaps, which releases March 2024. As founder of the I Can't Come Down Movement, Bible teacher, and podcast host, she desires to inspire believers to walk in their purpose and assignment as they boldly take leaps of faith. Discover more at rachelgscott.comStay Connected:Rachel's| WebsiteRachel's | YouVersionRachel's | Youtube***If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and kindly leave a review. This helps more people to see the podcast in their explorer feed. 

Is there a “shortcut to greatness” and what courage is needed for the future to ensure a prosperous America? Dive into the profound topic of statesmanship and its timeless significance in an exclusive interview with John Burtka on "The Kevin Roberts Show." In this enlightening discussion, President and CEO of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, John A. Burtka, unveils timeless lessons from his latest book, "Gateway to Statesmanship." Join the conversation as he explores the core of statesmanship, drawing inspiration from historical luminaries like Xenophon, Aristotle, Cicero, Augustine, Erasmus, Niccolo Machiavelli, George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and more. Explore how this anthology goes beyond politics, offering a holistic study of the human experience in thought and action. "Gateway to Statesmanship" isn't just a compilation of writings; it's a journey through ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, and modern scholarship, providing profound insights into the choices that guide lives and shape character. John A. Burtka IV is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. He graduated from Hillsdale College with degrees in French and Christian Studies and earned a graduate degree in theology from La Faculté Jean Calvin in Aix-en-Provence, France. He has been a Lincoln Fellow at the Claremont Institute and has participated in academic fellowships at Washington College and the Trinity Forum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Saurabh and Nick sit down with John A. Burtka IV, President & CEO of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute and Author of "Gateway to Statesmanship," to discuss America's best and worst Statesman from Thomas Jefferson, to FDR, to Donald Trump, pertinent advice for those in power from Xenophon to Churchill, and ISI's plans to counter the Ivy-leagues and build an elite conservative network.#JohnABurtkaIV #JohnnyBurtka #ISI #GatewaytoStatesmanship #ConservativeBook #Jefferson #FDR #Trump #Xenophon #Churchill #CiceroJohn A. Burtka IV is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. He graduated from Hillsdale College with degrees in French and Christian Studies and earned a graduate degree in theology from La Faculté Jean Calvin in Aix-en-Provence, France. Johnny previously served as Executive Director at The American Conservative magazine. Johnny has appeared on Fox News and Fox Business and written for the Washington Post, First Things, the American Mind, and Intercollegiate Review.Learn more about Johnny Burtka's work:https://isi.org/team/john-burtka/Purchase Johnny's new book, "Gateway to Statesmanship"https://booklink.video/gateway-to-statesmanshipBecome a 'Truther' or 'Statesman' to get access to exclusive perks. Watch ALL EPISODES a day before everyone else, and enjoy 20-minutes of for-members-eyes-only bonus content on each episode: youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4Tcg/join––––––Follow American Moment across Social Media:Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrgFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrgInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4TcgRumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorgCheck out AmCanon:https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/Follow Us on Twitter:Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUSNick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheimAmerican Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Campus in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jake Mercier and Jared Cummings.Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth"Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnny Burtka, president of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, comes on the pod to discuss his new book, Gateway to Statesmanship, a collection of ancient and modern texts advising political figures on how to govern well. Josh, Johnny, and Timon talk Machiavelli, Trump, and our present leadership crisis.    Show Notes:  Johnny Burtka (@johnnyburtka) / X (twitter.com) John A. Burtka IV - Intercollegiate Studies Institute (isi.org) Gateway to Statesmanship: Selections from Xenophon to Churchill: Burtka IV, John A., Arnn, Larry P.: 9781684515431: Amazon.com: Books   #ISI #IntercollegiateStudiesInstitute #GatewaytoStatesmanship #Statesmanship #Politics #UnitedStates #Machiavelli #Trump #Leadership #Congress   John A. Burtka IV is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. He graduated from Hillsdale College with degrees in French and Christian Studies and earned a graduate degree in theology from La Faculté Jean Calvin in Aix-en-Provence, France. Johnny began his career at ISI, where he served as a development officer. He returned to ISI after four years at The American Conservative magazine, where he served as Executive Director and Acting Editor. Johnny has appeared on Fox News and Fox Business and written for the Washington Post, the Richmond Times-Dispatch, First Things, the American Mind, and the Intercollegiate Review, among other publications. He has been a Lincoln Fellow at the Claremont Institute and has participated in academic fellowships at Washington College and the Trinity Forum. Johnny lives in Pennsylvania with his wife, Amanda.   Learn more about Johnny Burtka's work: https://isi.org/team/john-burtka/   ––––––   Follow American Reformer across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/amreformer Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmericanReformer/ Website – https://americanreformer.org/   Promote a vigorous Christian approach to the cultural challenges of our day, by donating to The American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/donate/   Follow Us on Twitter: Josh Abbotoy – https://twitter.com/Byzness Timon Cline – https://twitter.com/tlloydcline   The American Reformer Podcast is  hosted by Josh Abbotoy and Timon Cline, recorded remotely in the United States, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to our Podcast, "The American Reformer" Get our RSS Feed – https://americanreformerpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-reformer-podcast/id1677193347 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1V2dH5vhfogPIv0X8ux9Gm?si=a19db9dc271c4ce5

Imagine this: You're part of a small church, fostering a deep sense of belonging and connection. Sounds exciting, right? Now, what if you were given practical insights on how to achieve this, straight from the authors of "The Art of Missionary Spirituality"? Join us as we invite Jeremy and Monica Chambers to share their unique perspective on micro church planting and the practices that foster a vibrant spirituality. Drawing wisdom from their experiences in over 40 different countries, they'll unravel the success factors of small churches, focusing on simplicity and adaptability.But, that's not all. Ever wondered how to find time for God in your buzzing life? Or the power of unseen acts of kindness? We get personal and share our own experiences to help you do just that. We also explore how secret acts of kindness, done without expecting recognition, can lead to true humility. So, you're not just hearing from Jeremy and Monica but us too. This episode is a candid discussion about spirituality, humility, and connection, a must-listen for anyone interested in fostering a sense of community and a deeper relationship with God. Join us to discover how to resonate God's affirmation instead of human approval. It's all here - the journey to a deeper spiritual connection.Order "The Art of Missional Spirituality" Here and download your FREE chapter:https://www.jemochambers.com/the-art-of-missional-spiritualityFind Monica on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mograpalocha/JEREMY AND MONICA CHAMBERS have participated in launching movements that make disciples and networks of microchurches in over thirty-five countries with a special heart for Denver, CO, Richmond, VA, and Costa Rica (Monica's home country). They currently work with Forge America, The Pando Collective, and The Arise Network. They love rock climbing, chess, mixed martial arts, hardcore metal, dubstep, and indoor plants. Prayer is of utmost importance in their lives. Jeremy has master's degrees in both Intercultural Studies and Christian Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.  Order Stephanie's new book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential Learn more at StephanieNelson.comFollow us on Instagram @stephanie_nelson_cmFollow us on Facebook at CouponMom

We are so excited to have Dr. David Koyzis, author of We Answer to Another: Authority, Office, and the Image of God as our first return guest! We loved his book, Political Visions and Illusions, and talked with him about that earlier (listen here). He delivers gold again in this conversation about authority! Dr. David Koyzis is an experienced theologian who taught for 30 years at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Ontario, and is currently a Global Scholar with Global Scholars Canada. David is the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 and the Canada 150 Flamborough-Glanbrook Nation Builder Award in 2017. He earned a Ph.D. in Government and International Studies at the University of Notre Dame, a Master's in Political Theory at Toronto's Institute for Christian Studies, and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Koyzis has authored We Answer to Another: Authority, Office, and the Image of God and Political Visions and Illusions: A Survey and Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies. He has another book coming out in November of 2024, so you can expect us to talk with him again. Dr. Koyzis blogs at http://byzantinecalvinist.blogspot.com. He records music (!) at https://genevanpsalter.blogspot.com Please leave a rating or review wherever you listen to this podcast. Spotify recently opened up ratings, so if you are a Spotify listener, please share some love! And please share the City on a Hill on social media or with a friend. Thank you! Send Comments or Questions to: podcast@newlifenw.com Music: Little Lily Swing, Tri-Tachyon, Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 International, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tri-Tachyon/the-kleptotonic-ep/little-lily-swing Sorry, Comfort Fit, Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Germany (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 DE), https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Comfort_Fit/Forget_And_Remember/03_Sorry

The Spanish-speaking community is exploding in growth in the U.S. Find out how your local church can engage the Latino community more effectively as Phil Cooke interviews Angel Jordan, director of Hispanic Initiatives at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Join them as they explore the varying aspects of Latino culture, the needs represented, and the opportunities for outreach and discipleship within the Hispanic community. Bonus topic includes ways you can partner with a Spanish-speaking church to empower them to reach the Hispanic community. Please like, rate and share this episode! Get my book: “The Way Back: How Christians Blew Our Credibility and How We Get it Back” Print and Kindle: https://amzn.to/2QhIFSYAudio: https://amzn.to/3mQDOwe(As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!) Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.  *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today's distracted media-driven culture*Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.  Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com Follow me:Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com  *More About This Episode* Reaching the Hispanic Community: Interview with Angel Jordan, Billy Graham Evangelistic AssociationSecular companies recognize the huge potential of the Hispanic community, but the church has been slow to reach out. This episode will help pastors and ministry leaders understand why outreach matters and what your church can do to bring the gospel to the Spanish-speaking community in your city. About Angel JordanAngel Jordan is the Director of Hispanic Initiatives at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association  (BGEA) and Samaritan's Purse. He has a great passion for the integral mission and the unity of the church. Angel holds a BA in Marketing and Advertising, an MA in Digital Advertising, and an MA in Christian Studies. He is a certified facilitator of CQ® and for Global Perspectives.  Find out more about BGEA here: https://billygraham.org/ Find out more about Samaritan's Purse here: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/

Today, we're starting a two-part miniseries on forming godly men. I have such a passion for seeing men rise up in purity, power, virtue, integrity, character, compassion, and strength. And so joining us today is Professor Nancy Pearcey. Heralded as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual" in The Economist, Pearcey earned a Master's degree from Covenant Theological Seminary and pursued further graduate work in the History of Philosophy at the Institute for Christian Studies in Toronto. Currently, she is a professor and scholar in residence at Houston Baptist University. Today, she'll share with us how men benefit from being fathers, how Darwin forged the secularization of the postmodern masculine script, how masculinity became "toxic," and why boys fail to launch. Episode Links: Show Notes Start reading my NEW BOOK "Healing What You Can't Erase" here. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Back in the spring, we talked with Dr. Jeffrey Dudiak, ICS alum and Professor of Philosophy at The King's University in Edmonton, while he was enjoying a sabbatical. We walked, chapter by chapter, through some of the guiding questions of his short book Post-Truth? Facts and Faithfulness (Currents in Reformational Thought Series, Wipf and Stock, 2022) and got a bit of a glimpse into his forthcoming sabbatical project: an interactive forum on wisdom and polarization called Of Serpents and Doves: Explorations in Christian Wisdom. In this episode, Jeff explores a more enriched understanding of truth, compares worldviews vs. ideologies, considers the role of relevance in one's approach to teaching, and exhorts us to learn how to “do wisdom Christianly.” Have a listen! *** Critical Faith is sponsored by the Centre for Philosophy, Religion, and Social Ethics (CPRSE) at the Institute for Christian Studies in Toronto. For more, visit www.icscanada.edu. Music by Matt Bernico.

Brenda J and Karen W Interview Dustin Bailey, a Regional Mental Health Champion for Celebrate Recovery, and has a PhD. in general psychology. He also studied forensic psychology, addiction counseling, Christian Studies, applied business management, as well as being in the Air Force. Dustin tells a little of story and how his own clinical mental health diagnosis led up to becoming a Regional Mental Health Champion. Through his extensive education, his own personal mental health challenges, and his relationship with Jesus Christ, they are able to have real talk about anxiety, depression, PTSD, CPTSD, bipolar , neurodivergence, and more. The statistics on mental health challenges are on the rise, especially since COVID. Below are some links if you or loved ones needs direction: https://988lifeline.org or call 988 https://www.samhsa.gov https://www.facebook.com/CRMHMI https://hangingontohope.org

Brenda J and Karen W Interview Dustin Bailey, a Regional Mental Health Champion for Celebrate Recovery, and has a PhD. in general psychology. He also studied forensic psychology, addiction counseling, Christian Studies, applied business management, as well as being in the Air Force. Dustin tells a little of story and how his own clinical mental health diagnosis led up to becoming a Regional Mental Health Champion. Through his extensive education, his own personal mental health challenges, and his relationship with Jesus Christ, they are able to have real talk about anxiety, depression, PTSD, CPTSD, bipolar , neurodivergence, and more. The statistics on mental health challenges are on the rise, especially since COVID. Below are some links if you or loved ones need direction: https://988lifeline.org or call 988 https://www.samhsa.gov https://www.facebook.com/CRMHMI https://hangingontohope.org