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March 17, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Managing Business Editor Mike Lee talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about the CEO of Oxford Center facing charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter after a hyperbaric chamber explosion, Michigan universities preparing financial safety nets to protect research funding, the city's plan for a new soccer stadium in Corktown, and so much more!

March 12, 2025 ~ Todd Flood, managing partner of Flood Law, joins Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie to discuss the legal implications of a tragic incident at the Oxford Center, where a child died in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. The center's CEO is looking at second-degree murder brought on by the Attorney General's office.

In this episode, Mimi Haddad and Kim Dickson interview Dr. Salim Munayer about his work on reconciliation in the Holy Lands. During the first half of the interview, he describes the steps involved in difficult reconciliations. In the second half of the interview, he discusses Jesus's counter-cultural inclusion of women and their necessary inclusion in creating a lasting peace in the world.    Guest Bio  Salim J. Munayer is executive director and founder of Musalaha Ministry of Reconciliation, which has been bringing Israelis and Palestinian together since 1990 and creating a forum for reconciliation. Salim is a Palestinian-Israeli born in Lod as one of six children and received his BA from Tel Aviv University in History and Geography, his MA from Fuller Theological Seminary, graduate studies in New Testament from Pepperdine University and his PhD from the Oxford Center of Mission Studies in the UK. His doctoral dissertation was written on “The Ethnic Identity of Palestinian Arab Christian Adolescents in Israel.” He has published several books on reconciliation, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and Christians in Israel and the Palestinian authority, his most recent work is Through My Enemy's Eyes: Envisioning Reconciliation in Israel-Palestine, co-authored with Lisa Loden. Salim served as academic dean of the Bethlehem Bible College from 1989 to 2008 and is a professor at the college. He is also an adjunct professor at Fuller Theological Seminary and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Salim is married to Kay, founder of the Daylight Project, a charity that advocates for social justice among the marginalized in Palestinian and Israeli society. She is also a contributing writer on Another's Voice, a blog by women providing hopeful perspectives in the midst of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Together they have four adult sons, Jack, Daniel, John, and Sam.    Other Resources  Dr. Salim Munayer began Musalaha: A Vision of Reconciliation  Erica Chenoweth was referenced in this interview. Foreign Policy has recognized Chenoweth as one of the top scholars addressing nonviolent resistance and wrote: Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic of Nonviolent Conflict.   To learn more about Christianity in the Holy Lands listen to the Mutuality Matters Global Impact Interview with Grace Al-Zoughbi  Like Dr. Munayer describing seeing his own struggles in scripture, read Grace Al-Zoughbi's Mutuality article: God's Surprising Hesed: Reading Ruth as a Palestinian Woman    Disclaimer   The opinions expressed in CBE's Mutuality Matters' podcast are those of its hosts or guests do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of CBE International or its members or chapters worldwide. The designations employed in this podcast and the presentation of content therein do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of CBE concerning the legal status of any country, area or territory or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers.  

Featuring Rupert Younger, Founder and Director of the Oxford Center for Corporate Responsibility and Chair of the Enacting Purpose Initiative at University of Oxford.   (Recorded 8/15/24)

Back by popular demand. Listen to Dr. Os Guinness, prominent social critic, a senior fellow at the Oxford Center for Christian apologetics, and author and editor of more than 30 books being interviewed by veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. In his second Scripture Untangled interview Os discusses the 20th Anniversary of his book, The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life, the fact that God has a specific calling for your individual life, how you can fit His call with your own individuality and allow Him to guide what you do at work, at home and with your community.---Learn more about the Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyWhether you're well-versed in Scripture or just starting out on your journey, The Bible Course offers a superb overview of the world's best-selling book.  This eight-session course will help you grow in your understanding of the Bible. Watch the first session of The Bible Course and learn more at biblecourse.ca. ---Great-great-great grandson of Arthur Guinness, the Dublin brewer, Os Guinness was born in China in World War Two where his parents were medical missionaries. A witness to the climax of the Chinese revolution in 1949, he was expelled with many other foreigners in 1951 and returned to Europe where he was educated in England. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of London and his D.Phil in the social sciences from Oriel College, Oxford. Os has written or edited more than thirty books, including The Call, Time for Truth, Unspeakable, A Free People's Suicide, The Global Public Square, Last Call for Liberty, Carpe Diem Redeemed,The Magna Carta of Humanity, and The Great Quest: Invitation to the Examined Life and a Sure Path to Meaning, which was published in 2022. Since moving to the United States in 1984, Os has been a Guest Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Studies, a Guest Scholar and Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and Senior Fellow at the Trinity Forum and the EastWest Institute in New York. He was the lead drafter of the Williamsburg Charter in 1988, a celebration of the bicentennial of the US Constitution, and later of “The Global Charter of Conscience,” which was published at the European Union Parliament in 2012. Os has spoken at many of the world's major universities, and spoken widely to political and business conferences across the world. He lives with his wife Jenny in the Washington DC area.Learn more about Os Guinness: osguinness.com

I remember when I first started in youth ministry, a few years after my conversion, you'd shy away from the whole God is judge thing. Maybe we save that for Bible study or one-on-one conversation, you know, we don't want to put people off. And it's like, no, man, you need to come out with that. Like if there wasn't a hell, and if there wasn't a judge, I don't even know if I could be a Christian. And so, when we reframe things, and give the reasons for why we think this. Credible reasons for why we think this, why this is internally coherent within the Christian worldview, and how it satisfies the sorts of existential concerns that we have in questions that we have, I think that that's a huge opportunity.---Listen to Alanzo Paul, a speaker at the Oxford Center for Christian Apologetics being interviewed by author and theologian, Andrew Ollerton. Alanzo shares his origin story, his struggles and how he walks hand-in-hand with Jesus. He talks about the extreme transformation that brought him out of the lowest point in his life to a place where he now has the privilege of connecting with and helping the Next Gen find hope as they seek answers to meta questions like: What is the meaning of life? Does my life have a purpose? Where is God in my suffering?Alanzo is a speaker at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics (OCCA). He is passionate about apologetics, art, discipleship, history, literature, mission, philosophy and theology. His work primarily focuses on Christocentrically addressing metaphysical and existential questions like: ‘Does God exist?', ‘Why does God allow suffering (and evil)', ‘What is the meaning of life?', and much more.Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Alanzo became a Christian in 2009 after struggling with drug addiction for over ten years. Alanzo worked in the Oil & Gas sector before entering into full-time ministry. He held a corporate position for several years and then embarked upon his first private sector venture as an entrepreneur in the e-commerce world.Ever since his decision to follow Jesus, Alanzo has been passionate about engaging with Next Gen questions about God, the Bible, life, and the Church. For over a decade now, he has spoken to crowds of students around the world.Alanzo has a degree in theology (BTh) from the University of Oxford (Wycliffe Hall) and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MA) from the University of Toronto. His research thesis on Thomistic metaphysics was entitled, Can a Simple God Incarnate? (2022). Alanzo lives near Oxford with his wife.

Listen to Alanzo Paul, a speaker at the Oxford Center for Christian Apologetics being interviewed by author and theologian, Andrew Ollerton. Alanzo shares his origin story, his struggles and how he walks hand-in-hand with Jesus. He talks about the extreme transformation that brought him out of the lowest point in his life to a place where he now has the privilege of connecting with and helping the Next Gen find hope as they seek answers to meta questions like: What is the meaning of life? Does my life have a purpose? Where is God in my suffering?---Learn more about the Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyWhether you're well-versed in Scripture or just starting out on your journey, The Bible Course offers a superb overview of the world's best-selling book.  This eight-session course will help you grow in your understanding of the Bible. Watch the first session of The Bible Course and learn more at biblecourse.ca. ---Alanzo is a speaker at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics (OCCA). He is passionate about apologetics, art, discipleship, history, literature, mission, philosophy and theology. His work primarily focuses on Christocentrically addressing metaphysical and existential questions like: ‘Does God exist?', ‘Why does God allow suffering (and evil)', ‘What is the meaning of life?', and much more.Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Alanzo became a Christian in 2009 after struggling with drug addiction for over ten years. Alanzo worked in the Oil & Gas sector before entering into full-time ministry. He held a corporate position for several years and then embarked upon his first private sector venture as an entrepreneur in the e-commerce world.Ever since his decision to follow Jesus, Alanzo has been passionate about engaging with Next Gen questions about God, the Bible, life, and the Church. For over a decade now, he has spoken to crowds of students around the world.Alanzo has a degree in theology (BTh) from the University of Oxford (Wycliffe Hall) and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MA) from the University of Toronto. His research thesis on Thomistic metaphysics was entitled, Can a Simple God Incarnate? (2022). Alanzo lives near Oxford with his wife.

Elizabeth Woodson is joined by KA Ellis to discuss faithful endurance in the midst of persecution. Questions Covered in This Episode:What is a biblical definition of persecution?Where are some places in the New Testament where we see the biblical authors address persecution?What do we learn about God and our life with Him from these teachings?Can you unpack what "anti-Christian hostility" looks like for Christians in America?What can we (America) learn from those in the global church who are facing much harsher forms of persecution?How does the biblical theme of faithful endurance under persecution point us to the hope of the gospel?Guest Bio:K. A. ELLIS is the Director of the Edmiston Center for the Study of the Bible and Ethnicity in Atlanta, Georgia. She's passionate about theology, human rights, and global religious freedom. Since 2006, she has collaborated with the Swiss-based organization, International Christian Response, traveling internationally to connect local and global Christians while studying and advocating for global religious freedom. Her research explores Christian endurance from society's margins, particularly in places where it's most difficult to live the Christian life. She is the Canada Fellow for World Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary and holds a Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) from Westminster Theological Seminary, a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the Yale School of Drama and is a Ph.D. candidate in World Christianity and Ethics at the Oxford Center for Mission Studies in England.Reflection:Spend some time praying for our brothers and sisters outside of America who are experiencing persecution. Pray for their safety, courage, protection, deliverance, and ultimately their faithful endurance.Continue Learning:Wisdom's Call: 100 Meditations for a Life in Christ by Karen EllisHearts of Fire by The Voice of the MartyrsFaith in the Wilderness by Hannah Nation and Simon Liuhttps://christianresponse.org/Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | TikTokOur Sister Podcasts:Knowing Faith | The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Tiny TheologiansStarting Place with Elizabeth Woodson is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | TikTokOur Sister Podcasts:Knowing Faith | The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Tiny TheologiansStarting Place with Elizabeth Woodson is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.

Looking for a great example of how to pray for loved ones? Listen as Dawn shares a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about the prayer that the Apostle Paul said on behalf of Timothy! Like all great building projects, the world runs on the wisdom of its Architect. Author Karen Ellis talks with us about humility in wisdom and her book Wisdom's Call: 100 Meditations for a Life in Christ. Karen is the Director of the Edmiston Center for the Study of the Bible and Ethnicity in Atlanta, Georgia. She's passionate about theology, human rights, and global religious freedom. Since 2006, she has collaborated with the Swiss-based organization, International Christian Response, traveling internationally to connect local and global Christians while studying and advocating for global religious freedom. Her research explores Christian endurance from society's margins, particularly in places where it's most difficult to live the Christian life. She is the Cannada Fellow for World Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary, and holds a Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) from Westminster Theological Seminary, a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the Yale School of Drama, and is a Ph.D. candidate in World Christianity and Ethics at the Oxford Center for Mission Studies in England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, I've followed Jesus now for more than 60 years, and always, there have been a few days life has been too busy to do it, just impossible, but every day. I mean I was reading this morning, and I just love that time every day in the Bible, in the Scriptures. And what's amazing is I read it now, well, more than 60 times, you always, every year see something fresh, that you didn't see before. And you think, my goodness, why didn't I see that? And of course, the simple fact is that life is raising different questions all the time. And you bring those at least in the back of your mind to what you're reading, and you suddenly see again, and again, the incredible relevance of Scripture. I love it.---Listen to Dr. Os Guinness, prominent social critic, a senior fellow at the Oxford Center for Christian apologetics, and author or editor of more than 30 books being interviewed by veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. Os discusses his newest book, Signals of Transcendence - which describes God's voice to us - and challenges us to listen for the voice of God speaking into our lives. Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.Great-great-great grandson of Arthur Guinness, the Dublin brewer, Os Guinness was born in China in World War Two where his parents were medical missionaries. A witness to the climax of the Chinese revolution in 1949, he was expelled with many other foreigners in 1951 and returned to Europe where he was educated in England. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of London and his D.Phil in the social sciences from Oriel College, Oxford. Os has written or edited more than thirty books, including The Call, Time for Truth, Unspeakable, A Free People's Suicide, The Global Public Square, Last Call for Liberty, Carpe Diem Redeemed, and The Magna Carta of Humanity. His latest book is The Great Quest: Invitation to the Examined Life and a Sure Path to Meaning, published in 2022. Since moving to the United States in 1984, Os has been a Guest Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Studies, a Guest Scholar and Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and Senior Fellow at the Trinity Forum and the EastWest Institute in New York. 

Listen to Dr. Os Guinness, prominent social critic, a senior fellow at the Oxford Center for Christian apologetics, and author or editor of more than 30 books being interviewed by veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. Os discusses his newest book, Signals of Transcendence which describes God's voice to us and challenges us to listen for the voice of God speaking into our lives. Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.---Learn more about the Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyWhether you're well-versed in Scripture or just starting out on your journey, The Bible Course offers a superb overview of the world's best-selling book.  This eight-session course will help you grow in your understanding of the Bible. Watch the first session of The Bible Course and learn more at biblecourse.ca. ---Great-great-great grandson of Arthur Guinness, the Dublin brewer, Os Guinness was born in China in World War Two where his parents were medical missionaries. A witness to the climax of the Chinese revolution in 1949, he was expelled with many other foreigners in 1951 and returned to Europe where he was educated in England. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of London and his D.Phil in the social sciences from Oriel College, Oxford. Os has written or edited more than thirty books, including The Call, Time for Truth, Unspeakable, A Free People's Suicide, The Global Public Square, Last Call for Liberty, Carpe Diem Redeemed, and The Magna Carta of Humanity. His latest book is The Great Quest: Invitation to the Examined Life and a Sure Path to Meaning, published in 2022. Since moving to the United States in 1984, Os has been a Guest Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Studies, a Guest Scholar and Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and Senior Fellow at the Trinity Forum and the EastWest Institute in New York. He was the lead drafter of the Williamsburg Charter in 1988, a celebration of the bicentennial of the US Constitution, and later of “The Global Charter of Conscience,” which was published at the European Union Parliament in 2012. Os has spoken at many of the world's major universities, and spoken widely to political and business conferences across the world. He lives with his wife Jenny in the Washington DC area.Learn more about Os Guinness: osguinness.com

As part of our OCC Institute Forum weekend, we're so thrilled to have Sara Stevenson join us as our Guest Speaker on Sunday. Sara is a member of the speaking team for The Oxford Center for Christian Apologetics (OCCA). She has an Education Degree in Religious Studies from Queens University, a Master's Degree in Philosophy of Science and Religion from Edinburgh University and a Certificate in Apologetics from OCCA. She is a highly sought-after speaker who brings a tremendous amount of passion, energy and spiritual insight when she speaks. Take a listen as we continue our "Real Problems, Gospel Solutions" series!

Did you know that “proverb” is not a Biblically exclusive term? There are all sorts of proverbs from many different cultures, religions, and people groups. T There are Irish proverbs, Buddhist proverbs, and proverbs from just about every spoken language. The book of Proverbs in the Bible, however, is God breathed and God inspired - making its wisdom divine and set apart.  Today we are joined by Karen Ellis for a conversation all about the book of Proverbs - what it is, how to read it, and how its wisdom applies to our life today.  Karen Ellis is the Director of the Center for the Study of the Bible & Ethnicity at Reformed Theological Seminary (Atlanta). She holds Master's degrees from Yale University and Westminster Theological Seminary, and is a Ph.D. candidate at Oxford Center for Mission Studies in Oxford, England. Since 2003, she has worked as an advocate for the global persecuted Church, raising awareness and promoting indigenous leadership in countries where Christianity is restricted or repressed. Karen is married to Dr. Carl F. Ellis, Jr., a Professor of Theology and Culture at RTS.  This Week's Reading: Proverbs 9 - Proverbs 31 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woman of the Faith: Maria Fearing In this week's episode, Karen Ellis is going to share the story of an incredible woman named Maria Fearing. Maria's story will inspire you to set aside excuses and serve the Lord with gladness. We pray that this episode challenges you to use whatever God's given you to build his kingdom. In our Women of the Faith series, we are talking about women from church history who will encourage us to trust our God who does not change.  K.A. Ellis is the Director of the Edmiston Center for the Study of the Bible and Ethnicity in Atlanta, Georgia. She's passionate about theology, human rights, and global religious freedom. Mrs. Ellis is the Cannada Fellow for World Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary. She holds a Master of Art in Religion (MAR Theological) from Westminster Theological Seminary, a Master of Fine Art (MFA) from the Yale School of Drama, and is a Ph.D. candidate in World Christianity and Ethics at the Oxford Center for Mission Studies in England. FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What did you take away from learning about the life of Maria Fearing?  What do you learn about God through the life of Maria Fearing? How are you spending your time? What would it look like to “be about the Lord's business” in your day-to-day life?  Taking into account your current season of life, what are you passing along to the next generation and how can you do this unto the Lord?  Do you care more about your name being recorded in history books or in the Lamb's Book of Life? Explain.    SPONSORSHIP DETAILS SEBTS offers flexible degree options that empower you to study the Bible deeply and teach God's Word. Through its selection of certificate programs, master's degrees, and advanced degrees, Southeastern equips women to serve the Church and fulfill the Great Commission.  Scriptura crafts new Bibles with custom leather covers and restores special Bibles that are falling apart. Journeywomen listeners can receive 15% off their order with the code JOURNEY15 at Scriptura.co. Kaleidoscope bridges the gap between storybook Bibles and adult translations, retelling every book of the Bible at an elementary reading level in beautifully-designed, single-volume chapter books for kids. Check them out at readkaleidoscope.com and take 10% off your order with the code JOURNEYWOMEN.   FOR MORE Support Journeywomen: Give Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Share the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen's endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.  Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Life is so much easier when you do it God's way! It's called faith! Without faith, it's impossible to please God because without faith you worry and when you worry -  you're telling God, “I don't trust you." In stark contrast, trusting God obliterates worry and your faith allows God to take you above and beyond anything you could ever ask for or imagine. But how do you get there?Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more! Learn more about Barry at IgniteAmerica.com.Learn more about:The percentage of Christians living in fearWhat James 4 has to say about prayerWhy praying and worrying don't mixWhy Barry stopped praying about big problemsHow many times “fear not” is included in the BibleIgnite America Certified Statistics are unparalleled! They represent the consensus of three or more highly regarded research studies, compiled from thousands of hours of in-depth research on all church-related studies, by Dr. Doug Petersen, Oxford Center for Mission Studies. See the findings here: igniteamerica.com/ignite-certified-stats.

Episode 150: A Critical Analysis of Heritage Preservation in Libya In this podcast, AIMS Cultural Heritage Fellow Reem Furjani discusses her research in the Old City of Tripoli, the field of critical heritage studies and her work bridging scholarly research and practice. Cultural heritage studies is a burgeoning academic field that seeks to contribute and expand classic work on heritage practices by introducing bottom-up approaches to preservation theory and practice. Reem's work specifically integrates the involvement, thoughts and practices of inhabitants in preserving sites and spaces. In this approach, heritage moves beyond a static condition and instead becomes a living, and dynamic area of focus. Furjani eloquently condenses this academic field into approachable terms, thereby putting her own work in critical heritage studies into practice. The debate on heritage is not and should not be approached as something exclusive and limited to a field of technical experts, but as an inclusive movement that takes into consideration those living and experiencing heritage every day. Furjani integrates examples and experiences from her own work, specifically her various projects in the Old city of Tripoli, throughout this talk. Reem Furjani is a cultural activist and researcher focused on critical heritage studies and cultural democracy. She is the founder and director of Scene, a non-profit that protects cultural heritage in Tripoli. She is completing her PhD and holds a Masters Degree in Architecture from Cardiff University. Furjani was the AIMS Libya Cultural Heritage Fellow and is currently a fellow at the Oxford Center for Islamic Studies. This podcast is part of "Libya Studies" series and was recorded at Centre d'Études Maghrébines à Tunis (CEMAT) on April 26, 2022 with Neely Egan, the CEMAT Cultural History of Tourism Researcher.  We thank Dr. Jonathan Glasser, Cultural Anthropologist at au College of William & Mary, for his istikhbar in sika on viola for the introduction and conclusion of this podcast.   Edited & Posted by: Hayet Lansari, Librarian, Outreach Coordinator, Content Curator (CEMA).

We're reaping the consequences of turning our backs on God and becoming a post-Christian nation. The only hope for America is turning our hearts back to God! The farther away we are from Him, the more we'll have chaos in our world. But when we get back to God — and lead others to the Lord — we can ignite revival in our nation. Listen in and be encouraged to share your faith!Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more! Learn more about Barry at IgniteAmerica.com.Learn more about:What happens if each one of us leads 9 people to the LordThe percentage of people who are unbelieversThe percentage of people who don't attend churchThe question everybody is asking about our cultureHow many days it would take to ignite revival in AmericaWhat to do if you want to have the time of your life for the rest of your lifeIgnite America Certified Statistics are unparalleled! They represent the consensus of three or more highly regarded research studies, compiled from thousands of hours of in-depth research on all church-related studies, by Dr. Doug Petersen, Oxford Center for Mission Studies. See the findings here: igniteamerica.com/ignite-certified-stats

With 10% of the U.S. population being born-again believers, we can saturate America with the Word of God if each one of us shares our faith with just 9 unbelievers. Even better, over 80% of the unchurched already have at least one Christian in their life that they trust. This is doable! Listen and hear how God will give you the words to speak so you can make the most of every opportunity — and lead people to Him!Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more! Learn more about Barry at IgniteAmerica.com.In this episode, you'll hear:How many people you are responsible for leading to the LordWhat percentage of Christians have to get the attention of the unchurchedHow many days it would take to ignite revival in AmericaThe difference you can make when you walk into a placeThe inspiring story of Penn JilletteLoving our neighbors as ourselvesLearn more from IgniteAmerica Certified Statistics: Our statistics are unparalleled! They represent the consensus of three or more highly regarded research studies, compiled from thousands of hours of in-depth research on all church-related studies, by Dr. Doug Petersen, Oxford Center for Mission Studies. See the findings here: igniteamerica.com/ignite-certified-stats

Dr. Ida Glaser, Director of the Oxford Center for Muslim-Christian Studies in Houston, joins David Capes to talk about a new commentary she has just co-authored with her colleague, Anwarul Azad. It is entitled Genesis 1-11: Bible Commentaries from Muslim Contexts. The post Episode 107 Muslim-Christian Commentaries with Ida Glaser first appeared on Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center.

Dr. Ida Glaser, Director of the Oxford Center for Muslim-Christian Studies in Houston, joins David Capes to talk about a new commentary she has just co-authored with her colleague, Anwarul Azad. It is entitled Genesis 1-11: Bible Commentaries from Muslim Contexts. The post Episode 107 Muslim-Christian Commentaries with Ida Glaser first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Did you know that 73% of Americans are living in fear? And that includes Christians! If you're living in fear, that means you're not trusting God with your whole heart. Learn how when you start believing Scripture, it changes everything!Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more! Learn more about Barry at IgniteAmerica.com.Hear Barry's thoughts on:The lead link in the links of the Christian lifeWhy fear is perhaps Satan's #1 effective attack on ChristiansWhat stands in the way of answered prayerWatching too much cable newsThe condition of the persecuted church vs. the prosperous churchHow God saved Barry's 100-year-old family businessWhy Barry has no bad days or fearLearn more from IgniteAmerica Certified Statistics:Our statistics are unparalleled! They represent the consensus of three or more highly regarded research studies, compiled from thousands of hours of in-depth research on all church-related studies, by Dr. Doug Petersen, Oxford Center for Mission Studies. See the findings here: com/ignite-certified-statsGet resources to help ignite your faith and move everyone, every day closer to Jesus at  IgniteAmerica.com — including the Ignite ePrayer app (available on the App Store and Google Play), Faith Sharing Stories, One Minute Inspirations, SeekingGod.org, and more. Sign up to receive emails that will deliver practical faith-sharing tips and powerful inspiration.

Many Christians feel like they're sharing their faith by their “good works” . . . but guess what? Being good isn't good enough! In the episode, Barry challenges you to go into the world and tell everyone about Jesus . . . starting today!Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more! Learn more about Barry at IgniteAmerica.com.Hear Barry's thoughts on:What most Christians believe about getting to heavenWhat percentage of Christians still hold a biblical worldviewWhich of Barry's friends are living better lives than his church friendsHow many Christians actually share their faithBarry's college friend Bob and why he was someone you wanted to be close toWhat magician Penn Jillette has said about faith-sharingLearn more from IgniteAmerica Certified Statistics:Our statistics are unparalleled! They represent the consensus of three or more highly regarded research studies, compiled from thousands of hours of in-depth research on all church-related studies, by Dr. Doug Petersen, Oxford Center for Mission Studies. See the findings here: com/ignite-certified-statsVisit Why Share on IgniteAmerica.com to learn why it is important for every believer to faithfully live God's Great Commandment as a means to help move everyone, every day closer to Jesus. Faith Sharing Stories are video stories of people just like you having fun sharing their faith and helping to provide the spark of revival. Sign up to receive emails that will bring you practical faith-sharing tips and powerful inspiration.

Brandon Pogue is not a pastor, but his business is his pulpit. Hear how this CEO of a thriving wellness products company is taking advantage of every opportunity to respond to God's nudge — even in work meetings — to tell people about Jesus.Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more!Hear from guest Brandon Pogue:Brandon Pogue is the Chief Executive Officer of TruLabs which offers high-quality wellness products and dietary supplements — including Hydrate, Sleep, and Energy + Focus which are available for purchase at Sam's Club. Since 2018, Brandon and his team have helped over 25,000 people through healthy products and are rewarded to see that their products are positively changing people's lives daily. Brandon loves to tell others about Jesus and says: “If you don't share your faith, you're missing the reason why you're waking up every morning.”Learn more about:Brandon's #1 goal while he's here on earthWhen Brandon prayed for a Dallas SWAT officer's wife at Sam's ClubHow you can use your business as your pulpitThe percentage of Americans who go to bed every night fearing thisHow Brandon and Barry have discipled a Jewish man who accepted ChristCheck out IgniteAmerica Certified Statistics: Our statistics are unparalleled! They represent the consensus of three or more highly regarded research studies, compiled from thousands of hours of in-depth research on all church-related studies, by Dr. Doug Petersen, Oxford Center for Mission Studies. See the findings here: igniteamerica.com/ignite-certified-statsFind resources to help ignite your faith and move everyone, every day closer to Jesus at IgniteAmerica.com — including the Ignite ePrayer app (available on the App Store and Google Play), Faith Sharing Stories, One Minute Inspirations, SeekingGod.org, and more. Sign up to receive emails that will deliver practical faith-sharing tips and powerful inspiration.

According to Barry: “Steve is the most un-standard, off-the-wall pastor that I know.” Find out why — and more about what a pastor's faith sharing looks like — in this in-depth conversation with Steve Wilburn, Senior Pastor of Core Church Los Angeles.Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more!Hear from guest Steve Wilburn:Steve Wilburn is the Senior Pastor of Core Church Los Angeles, a church he and his wife Laurie planted on the Westside of LA in 2010. Core has continued growing at an incredible pace. Prior to planting Core, Steve was an associate Pastor at Harvest Christian Fellowship under Pastor Greg Laurie for fifteen years. His commitment to God's Word and passion for the Gospel are evident in his enthusiastic, relevant style of teaching. He is heard on multiple radio stations 5 to 7 days a week.Learn more about:Where Steve gave his life to ChristSteve's faith-sharing experience at In-N-Out Burger3 radical things that happen when you ask Christ to come into your lifeHow God sets up people to respond to an invitation to receive ChristWhat percentage of unchurched people in the U.S. want someone to tell them about JesusWhy pastors who aren't encouraging their churches to share their faith should read Ezekiel 34Check out IgniteAmerica Certified Statistics. Our statistics are unparalleled! They represent the consensus of three or more highly regarded research studies, compiled from thousands of hours of in-depth research on all church-related studies, by Dr. Doug Petersen, Oxford Center for Mission Studies. See the findings here: igniteamerica.com/ignite-certified-statsFind resources to help ignite your faith and move everyone, every day closer to Jesus at  IgniteAmerica.com — including the Ignite ePrayer app (available on the App Store and Google Play), Faith Sharing Stories, One Minute Inspirations, SeekingGod.org, and more. Sign up to receive emails that will deliver practical faith-sharing tips and powerful inspiration.

If you claim to follow Jesus and don't have joy, something's wrong. But when you do, people will want to know your secret! Join Barry and special guest Eric Metaxas as they discuss how God fills you with joy when you pour into the lives of others.Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more!Hear from guest Eric Metaxas who is the New York Times #1 bestselling author of Fish Out of Water, Martin Luther, If You Can Keep It, Bonhoeffer, Miracles, Seven Women, Seven Men, and Amazing Grace. He has written more than thirty children's books, and he is the host of the Eric Metaxas Radio Show — a nationally syndicated radio program heard in more than 120 cities around the U.S.Learn more about:The first time Eric had an opportunity to do comedyThe difference between joy and happinessWhy being a Christian is not religionHow got through the loss of his daughter nearly three years agoCheck out IgniteAmerica Certified Statistics:Our statistics are unparalleled! They represent the consensus of three or more highly regarded research studies, compiled from thousands of hours of in-depth research on all church-related studies, by Dr. Doug Petersen, Oxford Center for Mission Studies. See the findings here: igniteamerica.com/ignite-certified-statsFind resources to help ignite your faith and move everyone, every day closer to Jesus at  IgniteAmerica.com — including the Ignite ePrayer app (available on the App Store and Google Play), Faith Sharing Stories, One Minute Inspirations, SeekingGod.org, and more. Sign up to receive emails that will deliver practical faith-sharing tips and powerful inspiration.

What does a car guy know about sharing your faith? Enough to help yours explode! You'll take away practical tips from Barry Meguiar's 40 years of walking with God — and learn how easy it is to share your faith with others. No training required!Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more!In this show, you'll get answers to questions including:How can I experience more joy as a Christian?Is America a post-Christian nation?How many days could it take to ignite revival in America?Is it a sin if I'm not sharing my faith with others?What is the first thing I can do to start sharing God with someone today?What does it mean to “follow the nudge” and live in the FOG?Learn more and be inspired to share your faith from IgniteAmerica Certified Statistics. Our statistics are unparalleled! They represent the consensus of three or more highly regarded research studies, compiled from thousands of hours of in-depth research on all church-related studies, by Dr. Doug Petersen, Oxford Center for Mission Studies. See the findings here: igniteamerica.com/ignite-certified-statsVisit IgniteAmerica.com to access more resources — including the Ignite ePrayer app, Faith Sharing Stories, One Minute Inspirations, SeekingGod.org, and more!

K.A. Ellis joins co-host Cyril Chavis Jr. to talk about how the kingdom of God is spreading all over the world. They talk about kingdom prayer, Christian resistance against oppressive regimes, suffering for the sake of the kingdom, and much more! We glean from the wisdom of Alonzo and Althea Edmiston, African American Presbyterian missionaries to the Congo. We see how the world and the church needs to return to the simplicity of the New Testament saints. If you want to be a part of what God is doing today in the most unlikely places, tune in!! Prof. K.A. Ellis is the Director for the Edmiston Center for the Study of the Bible and Ethnicity at Reformed Theological Seminary in ATL. She is also a PhD candidate at the Oxford Center for Mission Studies where she studies Theological Ethics and World Christianity. 01:56 Intro of Prof. Ellis07:46 Intro of the Edmistons09:00 Story of Althea's missions 10:20 What is Christian mission?15:30 Mission agents oppressive regimes22:15 Why study these people?23:50 What the persecution looks like28:45 Hallmarks of NT simplicity 38:55 Neglecting Christian privilege 44:20 The letter of encouragement 50:10 Final inspirations 52:18 Keeping up with K.A. Ellis53:28 Prayer 

One of the biggest fantasy worlds of modern times is the Marvel universe. Julia is in conversation with Ed Saunders, tracing the origins of the MCU in comics and latterly in films. We find out what the Marvel method is and how some creatives flourish while others struggle. Enjoy our deep dive into the strong currents of the fluctuating fortunes of the company, including the phase when they sold all their best properties and had to resort to the B team which included such also rans as Iron Man. And look how that turned out! We go on to discuss the thorny issues of representation of women and non-white heroes, before taking a look at where it is going next. In the final section, we discuss which is the best comic book city to visit and what insurance premiums must be like in the Avengers' New York. This podcast is brought to you by The Oxford Center for Fantasy, visit https://oxfordcentreforfantasy.org for more information.

For the past two weeks, the world has had its eyes on the violence in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Each day, new headlines emerge of Hamas launching rockets from Gaza and Israel bombing the strip in return. More than 200 Palestinians and a dozen Israelis have died in the attacks. But before the aggression escalated into direct action, tensions had been simmering for weeks. Thirteen Palestinian families from a neighborhood in a disputed area of East Jersualem were facing potential eviction. Many Israeli families have already moved into this neighborhood. Israeli settlements on land Palestinians believe to be theirs has consistently been a wider source of grievance between the two communities.Then, two weeks ago, police raided the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem during Ramadan. The third-holiest site in Islam is also located on the same land as the Temple Mount, a location sacred to Jews. After 11 days of fighting, a cease-fire has been announced, which will likely halt the rockets and shelling for now. But it’s unlikely to heal the long term rifts between the communities. What’s more: hundreds of people now grieve loved ones, including more than 50 children, who were killed in the past two weeks. Salim Munayer is the executive director and founder of Musalaha Ministry of Reconciliation, which has been bringing Israelis and Palestinians together since 1990. Munayer is a Palestinian-Israeli who received his PhD from the Oxford Center of Mission Studies in the UK and has published several books on reconciliation, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and Christians in Israel and the Palestinian Authority. He is also the peace and reconciliation network coordinator for Middle East and North Africa for the World Evangelical Alliance. Munayer joined global media manager Morgan Lee and executive editor Ted Olsen on Quick to Listen to discuss the roots of the violence, the role and responsibility of American Christians in this crisis, and what the ongoing conflict between Palestinians and Israelis can teach us about the racial division in the church. What is Quick to Listen? Read more Rate Quick to Listen on Apple Podcasts Follow the podcast on Twitter Follow our hosts on Twitter: Morgan Lee and Ted Olsen Learn more about our guest’s organization: Musalaha Music by Sweeps Quick to Listen is produced by Morgan Lee and Matt Linder The transcript is edited by Bunmi Ishola Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone has an opinion on why Trump won the election. It had to be race or sexism. It had to be about electing an outsider. I had to do with not wanting a woman president. Racist, Sexist, Misogyny, Bigotry, Bully, Liar are all words that have been used to define Trump and his followers.But emotions and assumptions are not the way you find truth. You much use research, data, interviews, true journalism, and an honest look at not only Tump but also our culture. Cliff Oxford started to question the popular narrative and wanted to discover the truth about the election of Donald Trump. Was it racism, sexism, or something else?His book 'A Redneck Reverie:The Rationale for the Trump Phenomenon' which combines data-driven insights and real life experiences to explain Donald Trump’s election to the White House and the intersection with rural cultures across America. Having lived his life among both country folk and the elite, Cliff has the exact insights needed to not only help explain how we got here, but to provide guidance on the road moving forward.In today's conversation we dive deeper into the discoveries outlined in the book and how over 40 years of changes really led to the election of 2016. Cliff Oxford is founder of CliffCo., an international think tank symposium, and author of A Redneck Reverie: The Rationale for the Trump Phenomenon. A Redneck Reverie is Cliff’s third book. His two previous books, LAMBS (Liberal Arts Majors in Business Society) to Leaders and KNOW GROW EXIT-How Entrepreneurs Start and Finish Fast, continue his unique leadership roles in academia, journalism, and real-world entrepreneurship. Oxford started, built, and sold two national brands: Oxford Center for Entrepreneurs, which sold to Advantage Media and STI Knowledge, an Inc 13 company. Cliff won the Atlanta Entrepreneur of the Year award and landed the highly coveted spot as Visionary and Execution leader in the Gartner Group Magic Quadrant. He has been a featured columnist for The New York Times and Forbes and was named Atlanta’s Entrepreneur of the Year by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. Later this year, Oxford will be awarded the 2020 Men Impact Change Award by Dr. George E. Holmes of the Black Caucus Foundation ALC.LinksThe Book: https://amzn.to/32RRGtcTwitter: https://twitter.com/cliffatcliffcoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliffoxford/

Robert McCauley is a Senior Fellow at the Global Policy Center at Boston University and a Senior Research Associate of the Global History of Capitalism project at the Oxford Center for Global History. Robert also worked at the Bank for International Settlements for 25 years and the New York Federal Reserve Bank for 14 years, and he joins Macro Musings to discuss questions surrounding the global domain of the dollar. Specifically, Robert and David talk about how the US currency rose to prominence internationally in the 1950s, the size and influence of the global dollar zone, dilemmas imposed by dollar demand worldwide, and more.   Transcript for the episode can be found here: https://www.mercatus.org/bridge/tags/macro-musings   Robert’s Boston University profile: https://www.bu.edu/gdp/profile/robert-mccauley/ Robert’s BIS archive: https://www.bis.org/author/robert_n_mccauley.htm   Related Links:   *The Global Domain of the Dollar: Eight Questions* by Robert McCauley https://www.bu.edu/gdp/files/2021/02/McCauley2021_Article_TheGlobalDomainOfTheDollarEigh.pdf   David’s blog: macromarketmusings.blogspot.com David’s Twitter: @DavidBeckworth

K.A. Ellis joins Co-hosts Cyril Chavis, Jr. and Noelle Shaw to discuss global Christianity and the church on the margins with a focus on persecuted Africans both on the continent and here in the Americas. They discuss aunties and church mothers, how we grow as Christians, revivals in Africa, the courage of Africans in the Caribbean, and much more! Are you wondering what it means to follow Jesus while being on the margins of society? What it looks like to grow spiritually in environments openly hostile to Christianity? Tune in! Prof. K.A. Ellis is the Director of the Edmiston Center in partnership with Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) in Atlanta. She is a Ph.D. candidate in Theological Ethics and Spiritual Formation at the Oxford Center for Mission Studies in Oxford, England. She is passionate about theology, human rights, and global religious freedom.01:24 Intro of Prof. Ellis05:30 Intro of the African Moravians 07:55 Spiritual Formation Around the Globe11:13 Pictures of Discipleship in the Black Church23:26 Disciple-making around the World 30:38 What Would Revival Look Like at Howard?35:30 Lessons from Persecuted African Christians 42:33 African Moravian Wisdom Under Oppression 49:17 On the Saying "Just Preach the Gospel"55:40 Final Inspirations from Prof. Ellis 57:23 How to Follow Prof. Ellis 57:50 Prayer Mentioned Resources:Rebecca's Revival by SensbachPrayer Revolution by Smed 

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re chatting with K.A. Ellis about what it means to put what we’ve learned in our current series, Journeywomen Goes to Seminary, into practice! In this episode, she reminds us that our ultimate goal is simply to know and love God more. K.A. Ellis is the Director of the Edmiston Center for the Study of the Bible and Ethnicity in Atlanta, Georgia. She's passionate about theology, human rights, and global religious freedom. Since 2006, it's been her pleasure to collaborate with the Swiss-based organization, International Christian Response, traveling internationally to connect local and global Christians while studying and advocating for global religious freedom. Her research explores Christian endurance from society's margins, particularly in places where it's most difficult to live the Christian life. Mrs. Ellis is the Cannada Fellow for World Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary. She holds a Master of Art in Religion (MAR Theological) from Westminster Theological Seminary, a Master of Fine Art (MFA) from the Yale School of Drama, and is a Ph.D. candidate in World Christianity and Ethics at the Oxford Center for Mission Studies in England.   FULL SHOW NOTES   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What does theology have to do with everyday life? How does your doctrinal study influence your worship? How does what you know impact the way you live? Does the way you live out your theology advance the mission of God? How? What steps can you take to apply your theology - or to move your theology from your head to your heart to your hands? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?   SPONSORS Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary believes women are essential to the health of the church and the fulfillment of the Great Commission. They are committed to training women for ministry at any level, in any discipline. Learn more by visiting sebts.edu, and learn how you can start preparing for your future ministry today.    FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s show we’re talking about where are we with this darned pandemic that has dominated this year 2020. There are lots of conflicting data points and individuals, business leaders, public health officials, elected officials, and investors are trying to figure out where this is all heading. This is an area I’ve been studying deeply for a long time. The Corona Virus is new in the past year, it’s not that well understood to the medical community, and it threatened our global society with a very high mortality rate. We’ve had a bit of a reprieve over the summer months. The weather is getting cooler and people are spending more time indoors. We are seeing infection rates rising dramatically in many countries including Spain, Israel, France, India and Brazil. The United States will pass a grim milestone in the next day or so with 200,000 deaths so far this year from the pandemic. There are some potential vaccines undergoing early clinical trials, and it’s reported that a few hold considerable promise. However, even if these are found to be effective, it will be many more months before they can be manufactured in sufficient quantities and administered to a large enough percentage of the population to have a meaningful impact. We’re hearing of outbreaks in the school system as children return to school. We’re hearing first hand accounts of outbreaks in university residence buildings. So where does that leave us? It’s possible that we have a second wave coming. Some point to the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918, which infected 1/3 of the world’s population in four successive waves. It was the later waves of the Spanish Flu that were the most deadly. Is history about repeat itself with the Covid-19 virus? I’ve been following the work of Dr. John Campbell from the UK. He has been reporting on a number of recent studies showing the correlation between the severity of Covid symptoms and Vitamin D levels. There are numerous studies showing that there is a strong link to severe Covid symptoms and vitamin D deficiency. A recent small scale experiment of 76 patients conducted in Spain showed that out of 50 Covid patients chosen at random who were given the best available treatment and high doses of vitamin D, all survived, and only one out of 50 deteriorated to where they needed to be admitted to intensive care. Out of the remaining 26 cases, all were given the best available treatment, and no vitamin D supplements. From this control group 13 / 26 deteriorated to where they needed intensive care and two died. Fully 50% ended up in intensive care. You can find the videos from Dr. Campbell on Youtube at https://youtu.be/iNji13yoW9g Over the past week, Dr. Campbell has presented numerous other papers and studies from the Journal of the American Medical Association, two large scale studies from Israel, to name just a few. It’s strange that the WHO, the CDC, the Oxford Center have not initiated a large scale clinical trial of Vitamin D. But the studies to date seem pretty compelling. I’ve maintained for a long time that it would take one of two things to bring the pandemic to an end from a social and economic impact. 1) Full herd immunity. Either everyone got it, or large scale deployment of a vaccine 2) An Effective treatment If you look at the statistics coming from Europe, we see that case counts are rising dramatically. Paradoxically the death counts have not been rising correspondingly. It’s too early to declare the pandemic over. Some of the studies have shown Vitamin D to be effective as both preventative and as a therapeutic. Vitamin D is produced within the body by exposure to sunlight. As a supplement, it is readily available, and is easily manufactured in high volume.

This week on Real Talk with Rachael we’re talking with Esther Fleece Allen about her book, “Your New Name: Saying Goodbye to the Labels That Limit”. CNN has called Esther one of “Five Women to Watch in Religion,” USA Today has named her one of the “New Faces of Evangelicalism” and Christianity Today has called her “one of the 50 women shaping the church and culture.” She is a graduate of the Oxford Center of Christian Apologetics and is currently in seminary. Her favorite new names are “wife” and “mama” as she is thankful to have a new home with them. What We're Talking About: There’s a difference between the labels you give yourself and the name God gives you. We often get labeled by someone close to us. “Our names are written in the book of life, not our labels.” There’s a difference between sins, inequities, and transgressions. God wants to speak to us through his word. A name change will look different for every person. “I am a daughter of God and that is enough.” God wants you to resign as an employee and be a son or daughter instead. We don’t have to earn our worth with God. We are more than conquerors! Don’t forget to text the phrase “RealTalkGiveaway” to the number 44222 to be entered to win giveaways from show guests and sponsors! Connect with Esther on her website, Instagram, or Facebook. Connect with Rachael on the website, Instagram, or Facebook.

Episode 434 Esther Fleece Allen is an author and speaker. Her first book, "No More Faking Fine" was a bestseller when it was released in 2017 and now, she's releasing her second book "Your New Name" on January 14, 2020.  A graduate of the Oxford Center for Christian Apologetics and currently in seminary, Esther grew up in a life of abandonment, neglect and brokenness. She's since overcome her difficult adolescence and now shares her story with tens of thousands of people who are struggling with life's setbacks.  On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Esther about her new book project, forgiving her parents, how NFL players have helped her on her journey and why we should not be identified by our performance.  For more, log on to http://SportsSpectrum.com 

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re wrapping up our series on living in light of redemption with some encouragement from K.A. Ellis to walk forward in the freedom we have in Christ. K. A. Ellis holds an MFA from Yale University and a Master of Arts in Religion from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, and is a doctoral candidate at Oxford Center for Mission Studies in Oxford, England. She speaks and writes on the theology of human rights, African-American culture, understanding Islam, and the persecuted church.   CONNECT WITH K.A. ELLIS Twitter Instagram   SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Matthew 6:12 John 16:33 Proverbs 8-9 Revelation 21   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What freedom was Jesus promising? Where do see yourself walking down paths that could lead to destruction? Do you have a Titus 2 woman in your life you can learn from? What does this look like? Are you investing in a younger woman and inviting them into your life? What does this look like? What does it look like to live in light of the freedom we've received from the gospel?  What has been your greatest takeaway from the “Living in Light of Redemption” series?   SCRIPTURE MEMORY “And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.’” Revelation 21:3-4   FULL SHOW NOTES   SPONSORS Homestead Collective Co. has an online store filled with pieces that are unique and sure to cozy up your home. They are offering 20% off your order when you use the code JOURNEYWOMEN in their shop! Find them online at homesteadcollectiveco.com. Prep Dish is offering our listeners a free 2-week trial of their gluten free and paleo meal plans or their Keto meal plan. Try Prep Dish free for 2 weeks go to prepdish.com/journey. Crossway released the ESV Illuminated Scripture Journals—great tools for those of you who like to take notes, record thoughts and prayers, or creatively engage with the text. Take a look at the ESV Illuminated Scripture Journals and many other ESV Bibles at Crossway.org/Journeywomen3.   FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!  

Cliff Oxford is the founder and CEO of the Oxford Center for Entrepreneurs, a premier education, commerce and media platform for entrepreneurs. The Oxford Center encourages economic development by helping business owners survive the pitfalls of fast growth by focusing on what to know, how to accelerate growth, and when to exit businesses successfully.

Cliff Oxford is the founder and CEO of the Oxford Center for Entrepreneurs, a premier education, commerce and media platform for entrepreneurs. The Oxford Center encourages economic development by helping business owners survive the pitfalls of fast growth by focusing on what to know, how to accelerate growth, and when to exit businesses successfully.

Business Radio Special: Hosted by Dan Loney, we are broadcasting live from the second annual Forbes Small Giants Awards in NYC, a gathering of over 25 small business entrepreneurs celebrated their unique missions. We begin identifying what a “Small Giant” is with journalist and coordinator of the Forbes Small Giants Awards, LOREN FELDMAN, Editor in Chief of the Oxford Center for Entrepreneurs and host of “Mind Your Business” on SiriusXM 132. Then, we meet Austin, Texas-based MATT O'HAYER, CEO and Founder of Vital Farms, who, since 2007 has grown his pasture-raised, artisanal chicken company to 140 family farms in eight states. The recognizable Whole Foods and Wal-Mart product is an example of how “organic” food has become mainstream as consumers will spend a premium, price for a better-tasting, well-treated animal. Then, remember those times you’ve stopped at your neighborhood store on the way home from work and spontaneously bought “day-old” pastry for a bargain? DAVID RODRIGUEZ has created an app that directs people to find these daily discounts. As the CEO & Co-Founder for Food for All, he is working in urban areas to cut down on food waste and help increase visibility of 200 restaurants. Next, JOE MOTZ, a self-described “farm boy” was always interested in “keeping it green” with efficient methods. The Motz Corporation manages premium, synthetic and natural grass systems for athletic fields, restaurants, office complexes and other ground surfaces. Motz is joined by ZACH BURNS, President of The Motz Group and VALERIE WEBSTER, President of USGreentech, a sustainable, turf infill partner. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cliff Oxford, Founder and CEO of The Oxford Center, joins host Loren Feldman to discuss how small business owners can strategize when conflicts arise by using a recent legal battle as an example on Mind Your Business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Jay and Isaac chat with Os Guinness. Os is widely considered one of today’s most important Christian voices. A renowned author, speaker, and cultural commentator, he’s written more than thirty books and serves as senior fellow at the Oxford Center for Christian Apologetics. He holds a doctorate degree from Oxford University. In this episode, we chat with Os about why he believes we live in an era of tremendous evangelistic opportunity, why in order to be effective, Christians must learn to become thoughtful, theologically-minded, and how church leaders can begin to lead their communities in this direction.

More than 70 people died on Easter Sunday after Taliban suicide bombers blew themselves up at a children’s park in Lahore, Pakistan. The majority of the victims were Muslim, but its targets were Christians, a spokesperson for the terrorist group said. Life hasn’t been easy for Pakistani Christians in the past 50 years, says K. A. Ellis, an ambassador for the Christian persecution advocacy group, International Christian Response, who points to the country’s blasphemy laws and recent terrorist bombings of churches. “If it’s hubris to violate the image of God in any innocent being, it seems an even more profound offense to violate the name of Christ that believers bear,” says Ellis, a Ph.D. candidate in Church History at Oxford Center for Mission Studies. “God is grieved by the death of all men, but those who bear his name are precious in his sight.” Ellis joins Morgan and Katelyn this week as they process how Western Christians should grieve and act following this latest attack. What makes the Pakistan attack unique? What types of stories about persecution make the most prominent headlines? Should Christians grieve the death of other Christians differently than they do other victims? What can our support for persecuted Christians look like?

Fieberkrämpfe stellen die häufigste Erscheinungsform cerebraler Anfälle im Kindes­alter und den häufigsten pädiatrisch-neurologischen Notfall dar. Neben der Verarbeitung des für Eltern meist erschreckenden Ereignisses, steht deren Sorge vor einer Wiederholung des Ereignisses, negativen Folgen eines Fieberkrampfes und der konsekutiven Entwicklung einer Epilepsie bei der ärztlichen Beratung im Mittelpunkt. Die vorliegende Fallserie umfasst die retrospektive Auswertung und deskriptive Darstellung der klinischen Daten von 47 Kindern, die auf Grund eines Fieberkrampfes in einer Kinderklinik intensiv­medizinisch be­handelt wurden. Es handelt sich dabei um 26 Patienten (55%) mit einem Erstereignis und um 21 Patienten (45%) mit einem Rezidivereignis. Bei 16 Patienten (34%) war ein einfacher und bei 31 Patienten (66%) ein komplexer Fieberkrampf aufgetreten. Klinische Präsentation und Verlauf der abgebildeten Fieberkrämpfe stimmen mit den Erwartungen für dieses spezielle Kollektiv intensivpflichtiger Patienten überein. Neben der klinischen Darstellung war es Ziel der Arbeit prädiktive Parameter bezüglich des Auftretens eines ersten Fieberkrampfes, eines Fieber­krampf­rezidivs und einer Epilepsie bzw. eines mit Fieberkrämpfen assoziierten Epilepsie­syndroms zu identifizieren und deren Vorliegen im Kollektiv zu prüfen. Die relevanten Risikofaktoren wurden an Hand einer breit angelegten systematischen Literaturrecherche definiert. Die Evidenzlevel der in dieser Arbeit beurteilten klinischen Risikofaktoren liegen bei IIIb und IV gemäß der Klassifikation des „Oxford Center of Evidence-based Medicine“. Die hierdurch als relevant definierten Risikofaktoren für einen ersten Fieber­krampf wurden mit folgenden Häufigkeiten dokumentiert: erhöhte Körpertemperatur (≥ 38,5°C) bei Anfallsbeginn bei 47%, Besuch einer Kinderkrippe bzw. eines Kinder­gartens bei 15%, eine positive Familienanamnese für febrile Krampfanfälle bei 13% und eine leichte psycho­motorische Ent­wick­lungs­störung bei 9% sowie eine postnatale stationäre Überwachung (≥ 28 Tage) bei 2% der Patienten. Über 50% aller Patienten erfüllten folgende Risikofaktoren für ein Fieberkrampfrezidiv: stattgehabter komplexer erster Fieberkrampf, Alter < 18 Monate bei erstem Fieber­krampf und eine niedrige Körpertemperatur von < 40°C bei Anfallsbeginn. Sechs Familien gaben eine positive Anamnese für Fieberkrämpfe und vier Familien für afebrile Krampfanfälle an. Überschneidungen mit positiver afebriler und febriler Anfallsanamnese lagen nicht vor. Fast 50% der Patienten mit stattgehabtem Rezidivfieberkrampf zeichnete der Risikofaktor „niedrige Körpertemperatur von < 40°C bei Anfallsbeginn“ aus; 43% dieser Patienten waren bei erstem Fieberkrampf jünger als 18 Monate. Ein stattgehabter komplexer erster Fieberkrampf, sowie eine positive Familienanamnese für afebrile und febrile Anfälle traf jeweils auf ein Viertel der entsprechenden Patienten zu. Prädiktive Risikofaktoren für eine konsekutive Epilepsie waren in diesem Kollektiv: prolongierte Anfälle (Dauer > 15 Minuten) bei 62%, multiple bzw. rezidivierende Anfälle innerhalb von 24 Stunden bei 13%, positive Familienanamnese für afebrile Anfälle bei 9% und fokale Anzeichen im Rahmen der febrilen Anfälle bei 6% der Patienten. Perinatale Komplikationen waren nicht dokumentiert worden. Risikofaktoren für ein GEFS+-Syndrom wurden in folgender Häufigkeit beobachtet: re­zi­di­vie­ren­de Fieberkrämpfe bei 45%, positive Familienanamnese für febrile Anfälle bei 13% und ein Alter > 6. Lebensjahr bei erstem Fieberkrampf bei 2% der Patienten. Auf 12% der Patienten traf der Dravet-Risikofaktor Fieberkrampf im Alter < 1 Jahr zu. Bei keinem Patienten lag zum Zeitpunkt der Aufnahme in der Klinik eine Konstellation vor, die für das Vorliegen eines der genannten Fieberkrampf-assoziierten Epilepsiesyndroms spricht. Für die Beratung der Eltern sowie die Einschätzung des individuellen Risikos für Rezidive oder konsekutive Epilepsie stellt bislang einzig die Evaluation klinischer Risikofaktoren ein valides Instrument dar. Molekulargenetischen Analysen kommt nur in sehr wenigen Einzelfällen eine relevante Bedeutung zu. Diese Arbeit hat neben der retrospektiven Darstellung und Auswertung der Daten hinsichtlich des Vorliegens von Risikofaktoren durch eine detaillierte und systematische, evidenzbasierte Literaturrecherche dazu beigetragen ein klinisch sinnvolles und rasch abzuprüfendes Profil zur Identifizierung von Risikopatienten zu erarbeiten, welches in unserer Klinik nun Anwendung findet und Grundlage zukünftiger prospektiver Studien sein wird.