Podcast appearances and mentions of Tony Evans

Freedom is free—that's the good news of the gospel. So why is it that so many of us aren't really living like it? In this message, Dr. Tony Evans shares an encouraging reminder about the “Good News of Freedom” and how to truly experience it.

Chapter 18 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 2 Samuel 1-2:7. A Sorrowful Coronation - The Rejected King is dead… Now is the time to usher in God’s chosen ruler - the one who will pave the way for peace and righteousness. Yet in the shadows there is a lingering memory of Saul that poses a threat to David’s power. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Romans 8:28, GWe know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To some, communion is just a ritual. But in this message, Dr. Tony Evans unpacks the deeper meaning behind the bread and the cup—and explains how this sacred practice can renew your relationship with Christ.

Even in gardening, good intentions don't always produce a harvest. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans draws a powerful comparison between cultivating crops and cultivating faith—and what it takes for spiritual growth to take root and flourish.

Even in gardening, good intentions don't always produce a harvest. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans draws a powerful comparison between cultivating crops and cultivating faith—and what it takes for spiritual growth to take root and flourish.

Before He went to the cross, Jesus prayed that His followers would be one. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans explores how that unity can become a reality in our churches, families and communities. Don't miss this timely message.

Before He went to the cross, Jesus prayed that His followers would be one. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans explores how that unity can become a reality in our churches, families and communities. Don't miss this timely message.

We think of victory as the moment our pain ends or our problems go away. But in this message, Dr. Tony Evans explains how God's idea of victory goes even deeper—and what it means for the battles we face.

We think of victory as the moment our pain ends or our problems go away. But in this message, Dr. Tony Evans explains how God's idea of victory goes even deeper—and what it means for the battles we face.

We think of victory as the moment our pain ends or our problems go away. But in this message, Dr. Tony Evans explains how God's idea of victory goes even deeper—and what it means for the battles we face.

Who are the black evangelicals? How has contemporary evangelicalism reckoned with racial justice? Theologian Vincent Bacote joins Mark Labberton to discuss Black + Evangelical, a new documentary exploring the in-between experience of black Christians in white evangelical spaces. Bacote—professor of theology at Wheaton College and director of the Center for Applied Christian Ethics—shares his personal faith journey, early formation in the Navigators, growing racial consciousness, and decades-long engagement with questions of race, theology, and evangelical identity. Together, they work through the tensions, challenges, and possibilities for a more truthful and hopeful evangelical witness. Episode Highlights “The goal of the documentary is not to be a kind of hit piece about the evangelical movement. It's to tell the story of the church.” “To be for Black people is not to be against somebody else.” – Tom Skinner “I couldn't understand why the Bible people weren't leading the way on questions of race.” “Participation in evangelical spaces can't mean leaving part of yourself outside.” “Realism allows you to have honesty, but also remember the good news is the greatest news of all.” “God wants all of us—our whole selves—not a muted version.” Helpful Links and Resources Black + Evangelical Documentary (Christianity Today) Black + Evangelical Documentary Trailer The Political Disciple: A Theology of Public Life by Vincent Bacote Reckoning with Race and Performing the Good News by Vincent Bacote Breaking Down Walls by Raleigh Washington & Glen Kehrein Tom Skinner's Urbana 1970 Address (Full Audio) *The Color of Compromise* by Jemar Tisby About Vincent Bacote Vincent Bacote is professor of theology at Wheaton College and director of the Center for Applied Christian Ethics. He is the author of several books, including The Political Disciple: A Theology of Public Life and Reckoning with Race and Performing the Good News: In Search of a Better Evangelical Theology. His research and teaching address public theology, ethics, and the intersection of race and evangelical identity. Bacote is a widely cited commentator and a frequent voice in conversations about Christian faithfulness in public life. Show Notes Mark Labberton welcomes Vincent Bacote, professor of theology at Wheaton College and director of the Center for Applied Christian Ethics. Introduction to the Black + Evangelical documentary, a project Bacote helped conceive and produce. Bacote's upbringing at Shiloh Baptist Church of Glenarden, Maryland—unknowingly part of the Progressive National Baptist Convention. Conversion experience around age ten, preceded by years of genuine faith. College years at the Citadel; involvement in the Navigators campus ministry. Influence of a summer training program in Memphis focused on African American ministry. Early exposure to evangelical culture through radio preachers like Chuck Swindoll, Charles Stanley, John MacArthur, and James Dobson. Initial tensions over the lack of evangelical engagement on issues of race. Graduate studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with the initial goal of becoming a pastor. Encounter with Raleigh Washington and Glen Kehrein's Breaking Down Walls, grounding racial reconciliation in Ephesians 2. Observations of the scarcity of black theologians in evangelical seminaries. 1993 Geneva College conference on black evangelicals—learning from leaders like Bill Pannell, Tom Skinner, Tony Evans, Carl Ellis, and Eugene Rivers. Writing an editorial titled “Black and Evangelical: An Uneasy Tension?” for the student paper at Trinity. Realization that evangelicalism is both a biblical and socio-cultural movement with contextual blind spots. Arrival at Wheaton College in 2000 with a focus on public theology and ethics beyond race alone. Genesis of the Black + Evangelical project at a 2008 Fuller Seminary gathering with Ron Potter. Partnership with Christianity Today and filmmaker Dan Long to shape the documentary. Filming over forty hours of interviews with twenty-four participants, distilled into a ninety-four-minute film. Mark Labberton highlights Tom Skinner's impact and his “Blackface” critique of white evangelicalism. Bacote reflects on his “racially optimistic” early years and growing awareness of systemic realities. Analysis of the Promise Keepers movement and the need for sustained relational work beyond large gatherings. Challenges in building genuine multiethnic churches versus surface-level diversity. The documentary's aim: to tell the church's story, honour lived experiences, and inspire commitment to mission. Bacote's “four stages” for minorities in evangelical institutions: delight, dissonance, distress, and decision. Emphasis on “sober hope”—honesty about pain while holding onto the good news. The gospel's call to bring one's full self into the life of the church. Closing encouragement to watch and share Black + Evangelical as a story worth hearing for the whole church. Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment magazine and Fuller Seminary.

Blessings come from God—but He intends for us to pass them along. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans talks about the spiritual inheritance we're meant to leave for our children… and what to do if we never received one ourselves.

Blessings come from God—but He intends for us to pass them along. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans talks about the spiritual inheritance we're meant to leave for our children… and what to do if we never received one ourselves.

Blessings come from God—but He intends for us to pass them along. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans talks about the spiritual inheritance we're meant to leave for our children… and what to do if we never received one ourselves.

God didn't design us to just be—He also designed us to do. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans reveals how to live out your divine purpose and discover what “more than being” really looks like.

God didn't design us to just be—He also designed us to do. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans reveals how to live out your divine purpose and discover what “more than being” really looks like.

Chapter 17 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 1 Samuel 31. Death of a King - The first King of Israel marches into battle for the last time. With an arrow in his side and Philistines surrounding him, Saul breathes his last breath. Today's opening prayer is inspired by John 10:10, GThe thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/  Heroes in the Bible is sponsored by ACCU. Earn $500 when you switch your bank to ACCU, learn more at AmericasChristianCU.com/PraySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God didn't design us to just be—He also designed us to do. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans reveals how to live out your divine purpose and discover what “more than being” really looks like.

We all go through seasons—times of clarity, and times of silence. But in this message, Dr. Tony Evans explains how to stay spiritually prepared no matter what season you're in. Don't miss this timely encouragement to keep moving toward what God has planned for you.

We all go through seasons—times of clarity, and times of silence. But in this message, Dr. Tony Evans explains how to stay spiritually prepared no matter what season you're in. Don't miss this timely encouragement to keep moving toward what God has planned for you.

We all go through seasons—times of clarity, and times of silence. But in this message, Dr. Tony Evans explains how to stay spiritually prepared no matter what season you're in. Don't miss this timely encouragement to keep moving toward what God has planned for you.

Some winters feel like they'll never end—and so do some spiritual seasons. But in this message, Dr. Tony Evans shares how to break out of discouragement and move toward spiritual growth as he kicks off a practical series called The Spiritual Toolkit.

Some winters feel like they'll never end—and so do some spiritual seasons. But in this message, Dr. Tony Evans shares how to break out of discouragement and move toward spiritual growth as he kicks off a practical series called The Spiritual Toolkit.

Some winters feel like they'll never end—and so do some spiritual seasons. But in this message, Dr. Tony Evans shares how to break out of discouragement and move toward spiritual growth as he kicks off a practical series called The Spiritual Toolkit.

Success, status, and screen time—if they're running your schedule, they might be running your life. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans challenges us with a defining question from the book of Joshua: Who will you serve? Discover how to re-center your priorities on what matters most.

Success, status, and screen time—if they're running your schedule, they might be running your life. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans challenges us with a defining question from the book of Joshua: Who will you serve? Discover how to re-center your priorities on what matters most.

Success, status, and screen time—if they're running your schedule, they might be running your life. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans challenges us with a defining question from the book of Joshua: Who will you serve? Discover how to re-center your priorities on what matters most.

We've all heard that actions speak louder than words—and in this message, Dr. Tony Evans explains why loyalty to God isn't just something we say, but something we live. Don't miss this important look at how real commitment plays out in everyday life.

We've all heard that actions speak louder than words—and in this message, Dr. Tony Evans explains why loyalty to God isn't just something we say, but something we live. Don't miss this important look at how real commitment plays out in everyday life.

We've all heard that actions speak louder than words—and in this message, Dr. Tony Evans explains why loyalty to God isn't just something we say, but something we live. Don't miss this important look at how real commitment plays out in everyday life.

Some of God's commands in the Old Testament can seem harsh—but in this message, Dr. Tony Evans explains how even His judgments were rooted in grace and protection. Discover why experiencing God's promises requires both faith and action.

Some of God's commands in the Old Testament can seem harsh—but in this message, Dr. Tony Evans explains how even His judgments were rooted in grace and protection. Discover why experiencing God's promises requires both faith and action.

Chapter 16 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 1 Samuel 30. Heart of a Shepherd - David and his men are forced to fight for what they care about most. In the heat of battle, amidst the blood and dirt, David is recognized for his true shepherd’s heart. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Ephesians 2:10, For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of God's commands in the Old Testament can seem harsh—but in this message, Dr. Tony Evans explains how even His judgments were rooted in grace and protection. Discover why experiencing God's promises requires both faith and action.

Having a promise from God doesn't mean the journey will be easy—but it does mean He'll be with you in the fight. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans reveals how God's power isn't limited by numbers or resources—and how faith plus obedience unlocks His provision and purpose in our lives.

Having a promise from God doesn't mean the journey will be easy—but it does mean He'll be with you in the fight. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans reveals how God's power isn't limited by numbers or resources—and how faith plus obedience unlocks His provision and purpose in our lives.

Having a promise from God doesn't mean the journey will be easy—but it does mean He'll be with you in the fight. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans reveals how God's power isn't limited by numbers or resources—and how faith plus obedience unlocks His provision and purpose in our lives.

Some contracts come with fine print—but God's covenant with the Israelites of the Bible was crystal clear: choose obedience and live in His blessing. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans shows how deception and distraction can detour us from our purpose—and how God's grace can bring victory, even if we've signed the wrong deal.

Some contracts come with fine print—but God's covenant with the Israelites of the Bible was crystal clear: choose obedience and live in His blessing. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans shows how deception and distraction can detour us from our purpose—and how God's grace can bring victory, even if we've signed the wrong deal.

Turn-by-turn directions only help if you actually follow them. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans explores how our faith and obedience determine whether we move forward with God or fall back on ourselves.

Turn-by-turn directions only help if you actually follow them. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans explores how our faith and obedience determine whether we move forward with God or fall back on ourselves.

Some moments in life are so significant, you never want to forget them. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans unpacks what it means to step forward in faith, live under God's covering, and remember who brought you through your trials.

Some moments in life are so significant, you never want to forget them. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans unpacks what it means to step forward in faith, live under God's covering, and remember who brought you through your trials.

When your GPS keeps recalculating, it's a sign you've missed a turn—or maybe several. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans unpacks what it means to move from wandering to winning—and how obedience and courage can unlock God's promises.

When your GPS keeps recalculating, it's a sign you've missed a turn—or maybe several. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans unpacks what it means to move from wandering to winning—and how obedience and courage can unlock God's promises.

Sometimes it feels safer to cling to the past than to step into the unknown. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans reminds us that while God's promises are certain, stepping into them takes courage, obedience, and faith.

Sometimes it feels safer to cling to the past than to step into the unknown. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans reminds us that while God's promises are certain, stepping into them takes courage, obedience, and faith.

There's an old saying: how much you get of God depends on how much He has of you. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans builds on that truth with a powerful lesson from Ephesians.

There's an old saying: how much you get of God depends on how much He has of you. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans builds on that truth with a powerful lesson from Ephesians.

Prayer is often about letting God know what we want—but Dr. Tony Evans says it's just as important to pay attention to what God wants. Discover the benefits of aligning your prayers with His desires in this message.