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Ep. 94 / Friendship With and Lordship Under Christ with John Vissers
09 oct. 2026
00:51:40
The phrase “friendship with Jesus” can sound like sentimental religion, but we wanted to test whether it can actually survive modern skepticism and real pain. In this episode we sit down with Rev. Dr. John A. Vissers, Professor of Systematic Theology at Knox College and longtime pastor and church leader, to talk about his book "Friendship with Christ" and the single passage that has shaped his life: John 15. If Jesus says “I call you friends,” what kind of friendship is he offering, and what does it demand of us?
We dig into why Dr. Vissers insists on “Christ” rather than only “Jesus” and why that title matters for Christian theology and Christian spirituality. He walks us through John 15 in a classic Reformed Theology frame: Christ as prophet who reveals the Father, priest who lays down his life for his friends, and king who chooses and leads without surrendering lordship. That mix keeps friendship from becoming casual and keeps discipleship from becoming cold.
We end with a story of embodied care that makes the whole argument concrete: friendship with Christ experienced through a faithful friend. If you'd like to learn more from Dr. John Vissers you can purchase his book, and read his bio from Knox College. And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 93 / The Prayerful Singer-Songwriter with Steve Bell
02 oct. 2026
00:54:16
A prairie-born songwriter learns guitar from prison inmates, writes prayer songs that refuse to tidy up suffering, and somehow ends up performing with symphony orchestras across Canada. That’s the life and work of Steve Bell, and in this episode we talk to him about what faithful art can be when it stops trying to manage outcomes and starts telling the truth.
We start with Steve’s early years and the family pain that shaped him, then the story takes an unexpected turn into prison ministry, where Steve finds a community that welcomes weakness and where Saturday jam sessions became his first music school. From there we explore the craft: fingerstyle guitar, the slow formation of a writer, and why the Psalms work better as poetry than slogans.
Then we talk about his decision to walk away from the Christian music industry machine, stay an independent artist, and create projects like Pilgrim Year (walking through the Christian calendar), and The Glad Surprise, that nourish listeners without flattening the divine mystery.
If you'd like to go deeper with Steve Bell, listen to his music and see him perform live, you can go to his website, listen to his albums on all streaming platforms, and follow him on social media. And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube! .
Ep. 92 / Pursuing Excellence as Pastoral Care with Mark Clark
25 sept. 2026
00:44:03
An atheist kid from Toronto becomes one of the most persuasive evangelical voices in North America, and it starts with a blunt sentence from a classmate: “You need Jesus.” In this episode we sit down with pastor and author, Mark Clark, as he reflects on his upbringing, his testimony, and his passion for reaching skeptics and the next generation.
He shares with us the real-world mechanics behind planting Village Church in Vancouver, and his current role at Bayside Church in California. Pastor Mark explains why preaching to skeptics matters, how churches can build momentum when new people bring new people, and why hospitality is not a gimmick but a form of love. He shares practical ideas, as well as a clear challenge: the church should not ask people to serve the institution before it learns how to them well.
Then we get specific about the craft of preaching. Mark walks us through his sermon preparation process and what it means to speak publicly in these polarized, politically turbulent times; and why Gen Z's interest in the Bible should give us all hope. If you'd like to learn more from Pastor Mark Clark you can go to his website and follow him on social media. And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube! .
Ep. 91 / Global Voices, One Gospel and the WEA with Peirong Lin
18 sept. 2026
00:40:19
People love to talk about “evangelicals” as if they’re one neat, predictable block. The global reality is messier, richer, and far more interesting. In this episode we sit down with Dr. Peirong Lin, Chief of Staff for the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), to hear how a movement representing 650 million evangelicals across 164 countries tries to serve the church with integrity, clarity, and cooperation across cultures.
Dr. Lin shares her story from Singapore, shaped by a praying grandmother and mission schools, to doctoral studies in theology in Europe, and then into a leadership role that sits at the intersection of theology, global diplomacy and governance. We talk about what a Chief of Staff actually does when the team is lean but the needs are worldwide.
We also dig into religious freedom and persecution, including how the WEA advocates through its UN presence in Geneva and New York, and trains national alliances to speak up for themselves. Along the way, we address women in leadership across a diverse cultural spectrum, and what it takes to pursue unity without letting any one region, personality, or funding center dominate the discussion.
If you'd like to learn more from Dr. Peirong Lin you can go to the WEA website and follow them on social media. And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 90 / When the Church Loses Power and Finds Purpose with Darrell Bock
11 sept. 2026
00:43:17
If you feel like Christian public witness has become all heat and no light, this conversation offers a different way forward. In this episode we sit down with Dr. Darrell Bock, Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and a leading voice on Luke, Acts, and the historical Jesus, to talk about what the church cannot afford to get wrong right now.
We start with Darrell’s own conversion story and why remembering how non-Christians hear us changes everything. From there we zoom out to the global church: believers who live with no social, cultural, or political power, yet still carry spiritual influence and resilient hope. We discuss secularism in the West, Christian growth in the Global South, and how conversations about Islam require careful distinctions between persecution, diaspora, and real opportunities for neighbourly engagement.
Then we get practical and personal. Darrell challenges culture-war instincts, critiques Christian nationalism, and argues the church must keep credibility by speaking with an independent voice that can evaluate both the right and the left. He reframes evangelism around hope and invitation, anchors identity in Genesis 1, and presents a theology of cultural engagement built for public space where persuasion matters and tone is inseparable from truth.
If you'd like to learn more from Dr. Darrell Bock you can purchase one of his many publications, you can listen to The Table Podcast, and you can follow him on social media. And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 89 / Faith and Politics Without Illusion or Idolatry with David Koyzis
31 juil. 2026
00:47:04
Politics can feel like a faith test right now. If you’ve ever wondered why public life pulls so many Christians toward either retreat or rage, you’re not alone and you’re not crazy for feeling the tension. In this episode we sit down with Dr. David Koyzis, a political theologian and professor whose latest book, Citizenship Without Illusions: A Christian Guide to Political Engagement, has helped evangelicals think more clearly about Christian citizenship and the limits of politics.
We dig into a challenging idea: political ideologies can function like modern idolatry, offering a faux-salvation story that mimics the biblical narrative while quietly demanding our ultimate loyalty. We talk about how liberalism can turn individual autonomy into an idol that weakens community, how Marxism borrows a redemption arc with a different “messiah,” and why any movement can become spiritually dangerous when it starts carrying religious weight.
From there we get practical. We explore how to develop discernment in an era of culture wars, social media polarization, and constant labeling of people as left or right. We argue for a posture of humility and listening, because the line between good and evil runs through every human heart. We also revisit Abraham Kuyper’s vision of Christ’s lordship over all of life, along with common grace and the need to make a persuasive, peaceable place at the public table rather than trying to take it over.
If you'd like to learn more from Dr. David Koyzis you can purchase his latest book, go to his website and YouTube Channel, or follow him on social media. And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 88 / From Fear to Freedom in Thailand and Laos with Chansamone Saiyasak
24 juil. 2026
00:49:12
A childhood surrounded by war, spirit worship, and the collapse of a nation can do something to your soul. It can harden you, hollow you out, or make you obsess over one question: what is real? In this episode we sit down with Dr. Chansamone Saiyasak, a missions leader in Laos and Thailand whose life story moves from the fall of Laos in 1975, to a refugee apartment in the United States, where a knock on the door led to an embrace of the Great Commission.
Dr. Saiyasak shares about growing up in a world of animism and fear-based ritual, and then entering a Buddhist monastery as a young man in search of truth. Chansamone also shares the shock of arriving in America with no English, the isolation of refugee sponsorship, and the surprising kindness and welcome of Christian families who offered belonging. Hearing people weep over forgiveness and reading the words of Scripture reframed Dr. Saiyasak's identity around grace, not merit, and around God as Father, not a distant spiritual force.
From there, the conversation turns practical and missiological: how do you communicate the gospel in a context where Christianity feels like a foreign power or a colonial memory? Chansamone explains why proclamation alone often fails, and why holistic ministry, education, mercy, and business-as-mission can make the message credible. He shares lessons from decades of work across Thailand and Laos, including how to build sustainable enterprises while staying grounded in vocation.
If you'd like to learn more from Dr. Chansamone Saiyasak you can go to the Mekong Evangelical Mission website and follow him on social media. And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 87 / A Palestinian Pastor and Bible College in Bethlehem with Jack Sara
17 juil. 2026
00:29:12
Bethlehem is one of the most storied places on earth, but it’s also a hometown for real families, real churches, and leaders who wake up to uncertainty and still choose to serve. In this episode we sit down with Rev. Dr. Jack Sara, president of Bethlehem Bible College, to hear what life looks like for Palestinian evangelicals who keep the faith alive in the Holy Land under intense political and economic strain.
Pastor Jack shares his personal journey from Jerusalem to pastoral ministry and then into leading a growing evangelical institution located just minutes from the Church of the Nativity. We talk about the shrinking Christian presence since 1948, the complications of identity and citizenship, and what it means when evangelicals are not treated as a fully recognized denomination. Along the way, we explore how Christians have contributed to society through schools, hospitals, and community service, even as numbers decline and pressures rise.
If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s hope beyond the headlines, this conversation will expand your view. If you'd like to learn more from Rev. Dr. Jack Sara you can go to the Bethlehem Bible College website and follow them on Facebook.
And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 86 / From Young Parliamentarian to Church Planter with Devon Rachae
10 juil. 2026
00:35:18
He became Grenada’s youngest senator at 22, with a clear path toward national leadership, and then he walked away. In this episode we speak with, Bishop Devon Rachae, as he tells the real story behind that decision and why a call to church planting carried more weight than a seat in parliament. Bishop Rachae shares in depth reflections on Christian leadership, vocational calling, and what it costs to truly follow one's convictions and walk by faith.
We also widen the lens to the Caribbean church and the work of the Evangelical Alliance of the Caribbean, where Bishop Devon now serves as president. We talk about why evangelical churches have grown through culturally vibrant worship and bold evangelism, and why that same momentum can stall when discipleship is thin.
Then the conversation turns practical and sobering: hurricanes, economic shock, long-term depression after disaster, and the pressure placed on leaders and communities when homes and church buildings are lost. Bishop Devon tells us what compassionate disaster response can look like, including rapid relief efforts from Samaritan’s Purse, and why sustainable livelihood matters alongside spiritual care.
If you'd like to learn more from Devon Rachae you can follow him and Agape Ministries on Facebook and check out the World Evangelical Alliance website. And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 85 / Youth Missions in the Mountains of Sri Lanka with Asiri Fernando
03 juil. 2026
00:36:51
A quiet kid from Sri Lanka ends up in pulpits all around the world, not because he wanted to be up front, but because the Word of God kept proving itself in powerful ways. In this episode we down with Pastor Asiri Fernando, a leader with Youth for Christ Sri Lanka. We trace his story from early years shaped by YFC, to a simple home and upbringing, to the greater context of a country marked by civil war and economic crisis. Along the way, Pastor Asiri shares why he believes joy is found less in affluence and more in knowing God and living close to the people you love.
We get practical about Bible teaching and inductive Bible study. Asiri walks us through how he studies Scripture, from repeated reading to careful observation, interpretation in the original context, and then the toughest step: application. He explains why application requires proximity to real people and real pain, and he tells a vivid story of choosing to stay near struggling families in Sri Lanka rather than taking an easier, more comfortable path. If you care about Christian discipleship, spiritual formation, and preaching that connects with the next generation, this conversation will stretch you.
If you'd like to learn more from Asiri Fernando and Youth for Christ International you can go their website, purchase his book, and follow him on social media. And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 84 / The Gospel Mission of Island Nations with Rachel Afeaki-Taumoepeau
26 juin 2026
00:35:56
The South Pacific sits far from most global power centers, but Rachel Afeaki-Taumoepeau argues it should never sit on the margins of the global church. Rachel is a New Zealand-born leader of Tongan heritage who currently serves as Regional General Secretary for the South Pacific Evangelical Alliance, part of the World Evangelical Alliance. Our conversation is part personal story and part big-picture map of what God is doing across island nations that are often overlooked in world evangelicalism.
We start with Rachel’s journey: family roots, identity and how genealogy and belonging shape leadership in places like New Zealand and Tonga. From there we get practical about faith that lasts beyond Sunday, why she talks about Jesus as Lord and Saviour, and what it means to move from cultural Christianity to a deeper, day-to-day relationship with Christ.
Then we zoom out to the South Pacific region itself. Rachel explains why many Pacific believers effectively live out evangelical faith without using the word, and how strengthening National Evangelical Alliances can equip leaders across Tonga, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and beyond. We also touch on the realities of the region: climate change, rising seas, creation care, and political campaigns in small nations where church life and public life overlap.
If you'd like to learn more from Rachel Afeaki-Taumoepeau and the South Pacific Evangelical Alliance you can go their website and follow her on Facebook and LinkedIn. And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 83 / Broken Walls: An Indigenous Testimony with Jonathan Maracle
19 juin 2026
00:57:23
A Mohawk musician is invited to sing “Amazing Grace” at a major gathering of faith leaders in 1995, and he says no, only because a brand-new song floods his heart and mind and changes the trajectory of his life. That song was “Broken Walls,” and that musician is, Jonathan Maracle, our guest. In this episode we follow the full arc of Jonathan's story, from growing up in Akwesasne as a kid who “didn’t fit,” to carrying the generational weight of residential school trauma, to walking away from church and chasing the rock and roll dream in California, to now thirty years of faithful contextual ministry amongst Indigenous people.
Jonathan doesn’t tell a polished story of faith, he talks about addiction, broken relationships, cultural shame, thoughts of suicide, self-hatred, and a phone call from his father that changed everything. From there Jonathan talks about his return to Christianity, but the pain of being told that his Mohawk heritage, language and drum are “not of God.” He explains how that message lands among First Nations, how it hinders a proper Indigenous-Christian identity, and how the Holy Spirit is raising up a new generation of Indigenous and non-Indigenous followers of Jesus alike!
We also explore practical steps toward truth and reconciliation, including the KAIROS Blanket Exercise, and why education matters if churches want to walk in right-relationship with their Indigenous brothers and sisters. If you'd like to learn more about Jonathan Maracle and his ministry through Broken Walls you can go to their website, follow him on social media, and listen to their music on all streaming platforms.
And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 82 / Reading The Bible On Turtle Island with Daniel Zacharias and Chris Hoklotubbe
12 juin 2026
00:49:44
The land beneath our feet has a longer story than most of us were taught and the Bible has far more to say about land, belonging and relationship than our usual readings admit. In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Daniel Zacharias and Dr. Chris Hoklotubbe, two Indigenous New Testament scholars and co-authors of the new book "Reading the Bible on Turtle Island," and we explore what changes when Scripture is read with an Indigenous worldview, memory and communal perspective.
We talk about Turtle Island as a name that signals deep history, then get practical about hermeneutics: the lenses we all bring to the text, whether we name them or not. Daniel explains a medicine wheel approach to biblical interpretation that holds Scripture alongside creation, cultural stories and the shared hearts and minds of a people. Chris shows how this kind of reading can illuminate familiar passages, including Jesus and the rich young ruler, where “possessions” in an agrarian world often means land, debt and dispossession and where Jubilee themes can suddenly come alive.
We also face the harder background: colonization, residential schools and the ways Christianity was used to condemn Indigenous culture, creating shame and silence even inside church communities. But we don’t stop at deficit stories. We dig into asset-based theology, the power of relationships, and why storytelling often moves hearts more than arguments ever will. If you care about faithful Bible study, Christian discipleship, reconciliation, and hearing the global church more clearly, this conversation will widen your field of view.
If you'd like to learn more from Daniel Zacharias and Chris Hoklotubbe you can purchase their book and explore NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community. And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 81 / Abortion, Human Equality and Medicine with Dr. Calum Miller
05 juin 2026
00:34:30
Abortion is one of those issues where smart, compassionate people can stare at the same facts and walk away with totally different conclusions. And so, in this episode, we slow the conversation down and replaces slogans with careful thinking, real empathy and clear definitions. Dr. Calum Miller is an Oxford-trained medical doctor and philosopher who has published widely on medicine, law, ethics and the beginning of life, and who has taken these arguments into some of the toughest public debates you can imagine.
We talk about why Dr. Calum believes - life begins at conception - is a scientific statement before it’s ever a religious one. From there we dig into the deepest questions underneath the abortion debate: What makes a human being valuable? Is personhood tied to abilities like consciousness, feeling pain, or rational thought, or does human equality require something more stable than performance? Dr. Miller also lays out three kinds of pro-choice arguments, including bodily autonomy and pragmatic claims about law and safety, then explains how he responds in a way that aims for precision without losing compassion.
We also explore how listening changes the conversation, how to speak in pluralistic public forums without hiding faith or forcing it, and why human-rights language and medical ethics matter for public policy. If you care about medical ethics, human rights, and how to talk about abortion with clarity and grace, this episode will be meaningful.
If you'd like to learn more from Dr. Calum Miller you can go to his website and follow him on social media. And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 80 / Africa's Spiritual Hunger is Shaping the Global Church with Calisto Odede
29 mai 2026
00:40:56
A teenage believer gathers friends for a quiet Bible study because his Catholic boarding school won't allow Protestant meetings, and that small act sparks a lifetime of preaching. In this episode we sit down with Bishop Calisto Odede of Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM), to hear how God shaped his calling through conversion, Scripture and a series of unexpected open doors.
We talk about the unique blend that marks much of African evangelicalism: deep love for the Bible, bold worship, and an openness to the supernatural. Bishop Calisto shares how his faith moved through Catholic roots, Pentecostal renewal, and Baptist-style Bible exposition, including a personal story of baptism in the Holy Spirit changed his prayer life.
Then the conversation turns to the bigger story of global Christianity. Bishop Calisto describes how his home country of Kenya is becoming a missions force. We also explore Kenyan-led church planting in places like Romania, support for Ukrainian refugees, and why leadership training matters when congregations are increasingly educated and asking tougher questions.
If you'd like to learn more from Bishop Calisto and Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM) you can go to their website and follow them on Facebook. And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 79 / From Hindu Heritage to Christ's Call to NextGen with Amit Khaira
22 mai 2026
00:38:16
An unexpected hug in an Asian grocery store becomes the spark for a family’s spiritual transformation. In this episode we sit down with Amit Khaira, the South-Pacific Regional Director for NXT Move Ministries. Amit grew up in Perth, Australia in a devout Hindu household, but all that changed when a Korean stranger shared the love of Jesus with his mother, and the entire family encountered faith in a fresh new way.
Amit shares honestly about the complicated parts of faith: the shame and rejection his mother faced when she told relatives she now followed Jesus, to the painful reality that church communities can wound the very people they’re meant to shelter. Amit reflects on humility, repentance, and what it means to keep running after Christ when you’re disappointed by Christians, especially as an immigrant navigating predominantly white spaces.
Then the conversation turns toward vocation and resilience. From a cancer diagnosis that challenged surface-level expressions of spirituality, to experiences in school chaplaincy, youth ministry, and social entrepreneurship that keep Amit focused on one aim: bring gospel hope to young people who feel unseen and unheard.
If you'd like to learn more about Amit Khaira and NXT Move you can go to their website and follow them on Facebook. And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 78 / Finance Tech and the Great Commission with Simoun Ung
15 mai 2026
00:27:42
Marketplace ministry is easy to praise and hard to live, especially when your career spans countries, cultures and competing definitions of success. In this episode we sit down with CEO Simoun Ung and trace the story of how an entrepreneur and inventor became a builder of financial inclusion in the Philippines and a leader of Bible translation around the world.
Simoun shares his family’s story, from ethnic Chinese roots and a legacy of early missionaries, to a grandmother whose daily prayers made faith feel unavoidable. From there, we dig into the real-world problem that grabbed his attention after returning to the Philippines: a largely unbanked population paying hidden taxes with cash-only transactions. We unpack how prepaid cards and digital billing can serve the “bottom 75%" and why finance-tech innovation must stay close to real human need.
Then the conversation turns to missions, calling and leadership. Simoun tells the providential story that led to his work with Wycliffe Bible Translators. How Scripture shapes his discernment, and why East-West leadership differences matter for governance, transparency and trust. We end our time together with a challenging question for every Christian leader: if a Bible is translated but not used, what does impact actually mean?
If you'd like to learn more about Simoun Ung's work with Wycliffe and OmniPay you can go to their websites and follow him on social media. And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 77 / Russian Wartime and the Evangelical Witness with Vitaly Vlasenko
08 mai 2026
00:48:34
A pastor in Russia chooses his words carefully, not because he lacks conviction, but because every sentence can carry a cost. In this episode Rev. Vitaly Vlasenko joins us. He currently serves as the General Secretary of the Russian Evangelical Alliance and is a Baptist pastor in Moscow. Pastor Vitaly takes the time to reflect on, and share with us, what it means for evangelical Christians to live and serve inside a nation at war and under public scrutiny.
We start with the big picture of Christianity in Russia: the baptism of Rus' in 998, Kyiv as a spiritual birthplace, and the Russian Orthodox Church’s deep link to national identity. Rev. Vitaly then walks us through how evangelical Christians in Russia emerged much later through Bible translation and the spread of Scripture among ordinary people, plus the surprising role of global connections like the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA).
We also discuss the harsh realities today: tighter government control, limited resources for seminaries and training, relationships with Orthodox leaders, and the unique pressure created by the war in Ukraine. Pastor Vitaly closes by asking for prayers of peace, wisdom, and endurance so that the church can remain a place of hope.
If you'd like to learn more from Rev. Vitaly Vlasenko you can read this article and visit the WEA website. And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 76 / Ethiopian Evangelicals and the Women's Commission with Seble Daniel
01 mai 2026
00:41:46
The story of Christianity in Ethiopia is older than most nations, yet its churches are leading through modern pressures that test unity, identity and hope. In this episode we sit down with Dr. Seble Daniel to hear what faithful leadership looks like when a country carries deep Christian heritage and has to navigate ethnic tension and political upheaval.
Dr. Seble shares her journey from growing up in a close-knit missionary compound, to serving the global church as chair of the World Evangelical Alliance Women’s Commission. Along the way, we explore why Christianity in Ethiopia feels culturally woven in, how persecution under the communist regime strengthened evangelical unity across denominations, and why relationships between evangelicals and the Ethiopian Orthodox Church can be both strained and collaborative.
Our conversation becomes intensely practical when we also talk about women in ministry and women’s leadership in the church. Dr. Seble names the realities of patriarchy, the misuse of scripture to marginalize women, and the importance of acknowledging more than one faithful interpretation of difficult passages. She also explains the Women’s Commission’s advocacy priorities, including confronting violence against women, and why silence in the name of protecting the church only protects perpetrators.
If you'd like to learn more from Dr. Seble Daniel and the Women's Commission you can go their website and follow the WEA on Facebook.
And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 75 / What "Evangelical" Means and What It Might Cost Us with Bruce Barron
24 avr. 2026
00:42:43
“Evangelical” can sound like a poll category or a culture-war tribe, but in this episode we get underneath the label and ask a simpler question: what does it actually mean, and what does it cost? Our guest is Dr. Bruce Barron, a longtime observer and scholar of Christianity in the global context. We talk about why many evangelicals feel “stuck with the Bible” and why that conviction shapes everything from church debates to national politics.
We unpack the classic Bebbington Quadrilateral (a previous guest of the podcast), and then move into real pressure points: LGBTQ questions, women in ministry, and why biblical interpretation can both hold communities together and split them apart. From there we step into eschatology and the politics of end times, including the emotionally charged question of how Christians should think about Israel and the modern Middle East.
This is a conversation with no easy answers, but we trust that this episode will be both challenging and clarifying for many who wish to live out their faith in the face of global concerns and complexities. If you'd like to learn more from Dr. Bruce Barron you can find his published works on his website and subscribe to his substack.
And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 74 / Easter, Female Apostles and Christ's Call to Women Across Asia with Grace Hee
17 avr. 2026
00:35:43
An engineer leaves home for university and finds something she never expected: a faith that feels more real than the world around her. In this episode we talk with Grace Hee, Executive Director of the Women Commission for Asia Evangelical Alliance. Grace grew up in a Taoist family in Malaysia, surrounded by ancestral worship, incense and the pressure of filial duty. An Easter invitation, however, changed everything.
Her conversion was followed by a calling, and a commitment to leadership, one she shares with women across Asia. Grace believes the Asian church is both young and at a crossroads, especially as leadership and worship styles shift across generations. As she serves and supports leaders across the continent, Grace makes the case that the church relies more on women’s unseen work than it may realize, and challenges any hesitation the church has to fully affirm female gifts.
Grace goes on to explain that when churches create real space for women to test their calling, lead with courage, and serve with clarity the kingdom of God becomes fully alive! If you'd like to learn more about the Women Commission and the Asia Evangelical Alliance you can go their website and follow them on Facebook.
And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 73 / Surprising Trends: The World Is Getting More Religious with Todd Johnson
10 avr. 2026
00:55:43
Everyone has heard the storyline that modern life squeezes religion into irrelevance. Then the numbers show up and the story flips. In this episode we're joined by Dr. Todd M. Johnson, Director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and a key voice behind the World Christian Encyclopedia. Over the course of our conversation we walk through what global religious demographics actually reveal about faith in 2026 and beyond.
We talk about why the world keeps getting more religious, how the collapse of communism reopened public space for belief, and why Islam’s growth is driven largely by fertility rates and changing health outcomes. We also consider the real effects of secularization in Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand, along with an underappreciated dynamic: non-religious populations tend to have fewer children, which changes long-term projections. Add in migration, and many countries are becoming more religiously diverse, not less, with newcomers often practicing faith more intensely as a way of holding identity together.
We also highlight the often-overlooked role of women in everyday Christian life, plus practical ideas for pastors who want worship, stories and prayer to reflect the whole body of Christ, and the picture and promise of Revelation 7:9. If you'd like to learn more from Dr. Todd M. Johnson and the Center for the Study of Global Christianity, you can go to their website or purchase his books online.
And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 72 / How Software Success Reframed My Faith with Lewis Cirne
03 avr. 2026
00:39:04
You can build world-class technology and still feel the harder question pressing in: what keeps you fully human when everything around you rewards speed, scale and control? In this episode we sit down with Lewis Cirne, a software entrepreneur whose work in analytics has helped companies see what’s happening inside complex digital systems, and maybe unexpectedly, rewired his own journey of faith and spiritual entrepreneurship.
Lewis traces the journey from his first computer at the age of 12, to his formative years working in Silicon Valley, starting companies with no formal “model” beyond learning the hard way. The conversation becomes candid as he shares how ambition and vocation can align, and how culture is formed by a leader’s actions more than slogans. We then get a little more personal, as Lewis describes coming to Christian faith through rigorous investigation, the humbling impact of 9/11, and the slow, real work of spiritual formation. We also talk about caregiving, marriage under pressure, and the kind of trust that gets tested when family needs collide with business demands.
Finally, we explore generosity and stewardship through a striking first-fruits decision: setting aside half of his early equity before success was guaranteed, which later became the basis for the Beloved in Christ Foundation, supporting churches, evangelism, Christian education, and meeting the needs of people all around the world. If you care about faith and entrepreneurship, Christian leadership and sustainable success, this episode is for you.
If you'd like to learn more about the Beloved in Christ Foundation you can go to their website, and you can also follow Lewis Cirne online. And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!
Ep. 71 / Gospel Stewardship in Business and Mission with Lord Robert & Lady Tracie Edmiston
27 mars 2026
00:43:42
A teenager who disliked God becomes a businessman, philanthropist and member of the House of Lords, yet the turning point is shockingly small: an invitation slipped through a letterbox. In this episode we sit down with Lord and Lady Edmiston of the UK to trace that unlikely arc and ask what it means to live faithfully when your work puts you near power, money and public scrutiny.
Our conversation covers vocation and faithful stewardship, but Lord Robert also shares personally, about the grind of night school, family pressures, and the shock of a bankruptcy, and how rebuilding a company taught him to hold success with open hands. From there we dig into Christian philanthropy and how giving generously to global missions, and from a place of love, saves us from making money our god.
We also cover the evangelistic efforts of Christian Vision (or CV). Starting decades ago using shortwave radio, the ministry of CV now reaches millions around the world through social media, online evangelism and emerging technologies, with a specific focus on unreached people groups and closed countries. If you care about faith in public life, generosity and global evangelism, this conversation will provide both conviction and practical ideas.
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Ep. 70 / Ukraine's Stolen Children and Rebuilding Hope with Mykola Kuleba
20 mars 2026
00:34:58
Children taken in the chaos of invasion, identities stripped, futures rewritten—this is the hidden frontline of the war in Ukraine. In this episode we sit down with Mykola Kuleba, cofounder of Save Ukraine, to hear about the present-day “underground railroad” rescuing children from occupied territories and beyond. Mykola brings a rare mix of policy expertise and truth from the frontlines, including survivor testimony and the logistical realities of secretly saving children.
Over the course of the conversation we trace the mechanics of state-sponsored abduction: orphanages cleared out, passports issued under pressure, school curricula recast to glorify militarization, and boys funneled toward conscription. Mykola explains why the data downplays the crisis—many parents are missing, many cases unreported—and how saved children provide the leads that unlock the next rescue. The stories are harrowing, and deeply disturbing, but there is also grit and grace, hope and healing in the face of a world at war.
We also talk strategy for listeners who want to help. This is where human rights, faith and civic action meet—where saving one child reclaims a future and saving many protects a nation’s soul. If you'd like to learn more about Save Ukraine and their efforts to bring children home follow them on Facebook or go to their website.
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Ep. 69 / Faith in the Newsroom: Canadian Media and Religion with John Longhurst
13 mars 2026
00:42:46
What happens to public life when newsrooms stop covering faith? In this episode we sit down with John Longhurst, one of Canada’s most experienced religion journalists, to explore why religion beats disappeared, what communities lose when belief goes unseen, and where hope is quietly taking root across the country. John explains the economic forces behind it all, the difference between hostility and invisibility, and the practical steps churches, mosques, synagogues and temples can take to get real stories told.
Our conversation moves from the raw pain of residential schools—following survivors to Rome and the papal apology—to the concrete ways congregations across Canada are serving today: feeding their neighbours, opening shelters, and increasingly transforming empty sanctuaries into affordable housing and service hubs. John also maps his hometown Winnipeg’s growing religious diversity and the familiar immigrant arc: newcomers finding welcome and support from the church, just as early Mennonite and Lutheran settlers once did.
If you’ve ever wondered how to pitch a faith story that lands, John also offers a playbook: tie your work to broader civic issues, send timely tips, and engage reporters with data and real-life impact. If you'd like to learn more from John Longhurst, you can read his publications with the Winnipeg Free Press and find him on social media.
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Ep. 68 / The Spirit in a Disenchanted Age: An Evangelical History with Bruce Hindmarsh
06 mars 2026
00:46:41
Headlines love to shrink “evangelical” to a political label. In this episode we open the frame with historian and theologian, Dr. Bruce Hindmarsh. We journey all the way back to the Great Awakenings of the 1730s—when nominal churchgoers found living faith and began writing testimonies and hymns. We observe the rise of missionary societies, social reform and a global network that crossed denominational boundaries. Along the way, Dr. Hindmarsh shows how simple, portable essentials—conversion, the cross, Scripture, activism—helped the movement travel and translate across cultures and centuries.
We explore the Spirit’s through-line often missed in quick takes. From John Wesley’s emphasis on sanctification to the Keswick movement, from the Holiness movement to Azusa Street and later charismatic waves. The story is one of re-enchantment in a disenchanted age. The Holy Spirit personalizes the work of Christ, gives assurance and commissions people into service—a pattern that explains both revival energy and sustainable mission. Dr. Bruce also names the turning point from “clouds of wonders” to institutions, as evangelicals built magazines, schools and agencies to keep the fire from becoming “the work of one generation.”
We close by considering the contested name. Should we keep “evangelical”? Dr. Hindmarsh argues yes—because the word carries a living heritage of renewal and mission. If you'd like to learn more from Dr. Bruce Hindmarsh, you can go to his website or purchase his latest book.
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Ep. 67 / Searching for God in a Noisy Age: The Gen Z Revival with Stephen Adubato
27 févr. 2026
00:32:52
Headlines love a big story about sweeping revivals, but the truth on the ground is quieter and far more interesting. In this episode we sit down with writer, theologian and cultural commentator, Stephen Adubato. He helps us explore a smaller, sharper movement among Gen Z: fewer people overall perhaps, but distinct in their favour for church, tradition and rigorous spiritual discipline. We press past the hot takes to ask what’s actually changing, and why a generation raised on relativism might be hungry for a faith that names sin, offers mercy and demands life.
Stephen shares why the data matters—and where it can’t speak to sincerity—before tracing the deeper forces at play: an exhaustion of nihilism, the limits of personal truth, and the appeal of strong communities that hold us accountable. We confront the pitfalls too, from turning belief into a political weapon, and mistaking online performance for spiritual growth. The algorithm may reward outrage, but the Gospel asks for sanctity.
Stephen closes the conversation with markers to watch for over the next five years: family formation, humane education that welcomes big questions, and a rediscovery of charity at the edges of society. If you’re ready for a grounded take on faith’s future—less spectacle, more substance—this conversation offers a clear map and practical hope.
If you'd like to learn more from Stephen Adubato, you can read his published works, listen to his podcast and follow him on social media.
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Ep. 66 / Another King: Why Religious Liberty Shapes Human Rights with Paul Marshall (Part 2)
20 févr. 2026
00:34:03
Pressure is rising on believers worldwide, but the story is bigger than any single faith. In this episode we continue our conversation with Dr. Paul Marshall, a political theorist from Baylor University, who helps us trace threats to religious liberty all around the world. From a resurgent China tightening control, to Russia squeezing non-Orthodox churches, and jihadist networks migrating from the Middle East to African frontiers, as well as, religious nationalism hardening in South Asia. The result is a sobering map of persecution hotspots, from Nigeria and Sudan, to India’s volatile anti-conversion climate, and even Latin America’s democratic backsliding.
Amid the headlines, Dr. Marshall returns to a simple, subversive confession: we have another King. That allegiance explains why authoritarians fear genuinely independent churches, even when they are peaceful, and why conversion stirs backlash in traditional societies suddenly flooded with choice. We unpack how modernity and the possibility of new birth collide, creating both opportunity for the gospel and tension with guardians of inherited order.
From there, we draw a careful line between what Christians should expect from the state—protecting life, restraining violence, guarding basic liberties—to what the state must never attempt, such as shaping creeds and appointing religious leaders. Rather than chasing the allure of political persuasion or empire, the church should simply champion its traditional works of mercy: schools, hospitals, welcoming the immigrant, and caring for the poor. This is what bears witness to a different kingdom.
If you'd like to learn more from Dr. Paul Marshall, you can purchase one of his most recent books, go to his website or follow him on Facebook.
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Ep. 65 / Elbows Up: Canada's Rejection of the 51st State with Paul Marshall (Part 1)
13 févr. 2026
00:34:52
A throwaway line about Canada becoming the “51st state” lit a fuse that burns back centuries. In this episode we open the map to a rarely told story: English Canada was built by people who rejected the American Revolution, chose loyalty to the Crown, and embraced a social order they believed to be steadier. That choice set Canada on a communitarian path summed up by peace, order and good government, while the United States elevated individual liberty as its guiding star.
In conversation with Dr. Paul Marshall, a political theorist from Baylor University, we walk along the border where these ideals collide. From Loyalist flags and bishops founding universities, to Sunday closing laws and the Charter of Rights, we trace how Canada balanced personal freedom with social cohesion—and how it rapidly secularized, even as the U.S. wrestled with a renewed push to restore mid-century moral norms. We also unpack the contested label of Christian nationalism and focus on what most believers actually seek: protection for life, conscience and family; without confusing political power for spiritual authority.
For listeners who care about political theology, Canadian history, U.S. culture wars, and the future of faith in public life, this conversation offers clarity without clichés and history without hagiography. If you'd like to learn more from Dr. Paul Marshall, you can purchase one of his most recent books, go to his website or follow him on Facebook.
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Ep. 64 / A Faith that Holds in a Fractured World with Richard Mouw
06 févr. 2026
00:51:50
What if the word "evangelical" could mean conviction without coercion, and courage without cruelty? In this episode with sit down with Dr. Richard Mouw—philosopher, former president of Fuller Seminary, and one of the clearest voices in public theology—to explore how the gospel speaks to both the restless heart and a fractured society.
Dr. Mouw tells the story of how a simple hymn pulled him back to evangelical faith, not as a retreat into private piety, but as a public summons to engage race, war, gender and immigration with a cruciform-shaped imagination. We trace his path from preacher’s kid to philosopher, and how the Kuyperian vision—Christ claims every square inch—turns classrooms, labs, stadiums and city halls into places of discipleship.
Richard contrasts two familiar temptations in the modern evangelical story: disengage from culture or try to dominate it. He proposes a third way marked by persuasion over force, neighbourly partnerships, and a voice that is “softly and tenderly” truthful. The conversation cuts through culture-war noise to offer practical handles: ask about hopes and fears, build coalitions with Catholics, Muslims and Latter-day Saints on shared goods, and model a faith that can think deeply and love well.
If you’re hungry for a generous orthodoxy that is both intellectually serious and pastorally kind, this episode will meet you where you're at. To learn more from Dr. Richard Mouw, you can purchase one of his most recent books, find his bio online and follow him on Facebook.
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Ep. 63 / A Palestinian Lawyer and Evangelical Leader with Botrus Mansour
30 janv. 2026
00:32:41
A global movement just turned toward Nazareth for its next chapter. In this episode we sit down with Rev. Botrus Mansour—Palestinian, evangelical, lawyer and lifelong reconciler—moments before his induction as Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA). Rev. Botrus' path runs through a journalist father writing in Hebrew, a mother formed by a Baptist school, a quiet conversion shaped by a teacher’s integrity, and decades of local service in law, church planting and nonprofit leadership. What emerges is a leader fluent in complexity, who sees unity not as uniformity, but as collaboration anchored in the gospel.
Throughout the conversation, we dig into the essentials: what defines an evangelical and why the movement has surged from 90 million to 650 million. Botrus offers a grounded answer—grace-centered faith, the authority of Scripture, and a living witness—arguing that the gospel resonates because it meets the deepest ache of the human heart. That clarity informs how he understands the WEA’s purpose: not command-and-control, but convening and coordination that strengthen national alliances, fosters theological and missional forums, and enables the flourishing of the local church.
All the way from Nazareth, a city many overlook, comes a conversation and reminder that God forms leaders in unlikely places. If you'd like to learn more from Rev. Botrus Mansour, you can purchase his most recent book, and you can learn about the WEA through their website and Facebook.
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Ep. 62 / Gen Z 's Quiet Renewal and Return to Religion with Daniel K. Williams
23 janv. 2026
00:51:25
Headlines keep telling one story, but the numbers point somewhere else: a growing percentage of Gen Z is finding their way to church—and staying. In this episode we sit down with historian Dr. Daniel K. Williams to unpack fresh data, campus anecdotes and the cultural undercurrents drawing young adults toward a faith that feels rooted, communal and transcendent.
We trace how pandemic isolation and a performance-driven culture left many young people hungry for more than achievement, sparking renewed interest in communities with clear beliefs and embodied practices. Dr. Williams connects the dots across Barna, Harvard and Pew, then reaches back to the Second Great Awakening and the 1950s boom to show how spiritual renewal often springs up when it defies elite expectations.
Along the way, we confront a notable twist: more young men are returning than young women, and many are landing in Catholic parishes and charismatic evangelical spaces. We explore why authority, liturgy and a global church identity resonate in a moment of rapid change. If you’re curious about why young adults are seeking God again, how to welcome them without losing the plot to politics, and what it takes to sustain renewal, this conversation offers clarity, hope and a roadmap.
Ep. 61 / The Evangelical Rise of the Ethiopian Church with Girma Bekele
16 janv. 2026
00:43:37
What happens when a government locks church doors—and the church grows anyway? In this episode we sit down with, Rev. Dr. Girma Bekele, an Ethiopian scholar and missional leader who shares stories of prayer, perseverance and revival. From a call to preach at the age of 17, to helping plant eleven underground congregations, Pastor Girma has a testimony that blends lived experience with deep theological reflection.
Over the course of the conversation we unpack the long arc of Ethiopian Christianity—Orthodox heritage shaped by the Solomonic narrative, the legacy of the eunuch in Acts, and the third-century pivot under King Ezana—alongside the modern evangelical surge that accelerated under Marxist rule.
Pastor Girma also explains why pneumatology, fervent intercession and everyday evangelism fueled radical growth, and how diaspora churches now anchor vibrant communities across North America and Europe. The conversation also turns to discipleship, social ethics and the urgent need for contextual theology that holds Scripture and the Spirit together.
With the center of Christianity shifting and mission becoming polycentric, Ethiopia stands as both a sender and a learner—ready to partner with global churches and seminaries to cultivate depth, integrity and hope.
Ep. 60 / From Operating Room to Digital Mission Field with Rafik Barsoum
09 janv. 2026
00:47:54
A young Egyptian physician trades hospital corridors for a global pulpit—and discovers that satellites, smartphones and small groups can carry hope when church doors stay closed. In this episode we sit down with Rev. Dr. Rafik Barsoum to unpack how a calling forged in med school, a 40‑day fast and Oxford‑honed apologetics became a digital lifeline for Arabic speakers around the world.
Consider these statistics: 14 satellites beam biblical teaching to a potential audience of 100 million, social media platforms turn broadcasts into online conversation, resulting in nearly a million monthly points of engagement. The secret isn’t just content - - it’s the follow‑up. Dr. Rafik shares the story of a man in a prison cell who found a digital church on a smuggled phone, asked hard questions, watched the Jesus film, and prayed for salvation—proof that thoughtful evangelism plus persistent care can reach the unreachable.
In the conversation we also explore why a “virtual” church is anything but pretend. Weekly services, live interaction and encrypted small groups provide discipleship for those who can’t safely gather. Rev. Barsoum talks about funding “door openers,” the providential push to social media just before 2020 and how decades of upheaval in the MENA region has resulted in a surge of seekers. Through it all, he returns to three anchors: God’s faithfulness, breaking fear and keeping Jesus at the center of every decision.
If you'd like to learn more about Rafik Barsoum's online ministry (Message to All Nations), you can go to the website and follow them on Facebook.
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Ep. 59 / When Ideology Becomes Idolatry: Discerning Our True Citizenship with Tim Milosch (Part 2)
02 janv. 2026
00:28:50
A campus movement loses a leading voice and a generation is left asking what courage, clarity and charity look like now. In this episode Brian continues the conversation with political scientist Dr. Tim Milosch
Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, many were left wondering what might happen to a movement of young adults to whom free speech, civic duty and an unapologetic faith, are not just talking points, but a way to live amid extreme political polarization.
Dr. Milosch makes the case for evaluating public figures with honesty and grace: refuse to excuse harmful words, but refuse the lazy comfort of cherry-picked outrage. From there, we explore dual citizenship—holding the kingdom of heaven above the kingdom of man—so that convictions stay anchored in Scripture rather than drifting into ideology or tribal identity.
If fear has been your operating system in recent years, this conversation offers a reset: engage with charity, think with depth, and keep your political identity under the lordship of Jesus Christ.
If you'd like to learn more from Dr. Tim Milosch you can go to his website, listen to his podcast or follow him on social media.
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Ep. 58 / Patriotism Without Idolatry: Discernment and Democracy with Tim Milosch (Part 1)
26 déc. 2025
00:37:49
What if your faith shaped your politics without becoming your politics? In this episode we sit down with political scientist Dr. Tim Milosch to chart a wiser path through polarization, party identity, and the tug-of-war over what Christian engagement should look like in a democracy.
Dr. Milosch maps the real reasons many believers cast their ballots—from personal affinity to single-issue tactics to full platform alignment—and shows how this clarity defuses stereotypes and opens space for honest debate.
Over the course of the conversation we examine the label “Christian nationalism,” separating a narrow philosophical minority from the way some activists stretch the term to sideline mainstream pro-life advocacy and religious liberty.
Tim also points to C.S. Lewis, who helps us draw the line between healthy patriotism and idolatry: a love of place can train us to love our neighbours, but this love can curdle when we sanctify the state or deny its faults. We apply such wisdom to hot-button issues like immigration, showing why proof-texts aren’t enough and why Christians need shrewdness as well as innocence.
If fear has been your operating system in recent years, this conversation offers a reset: engage with charity, think with depth, and keep your political identity under the lordship of Jesus Christ.
If you'd like to learn more from Dr. Tim Milosch you can go to his website, listen to his podcast or follow him on social media.
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Ep. 57 / From '72 Summit Series to Spiritual Calling with Paul Henderson
19 déc. 2025
00:53:24
A single rebound with 34 seconds left can lift an entire country—but what happens when the cheering stops? In this episode we sit down with hockey legend, Paul Henderson, to relive the raw, unvarnished story behind Canada’s most celebrated hockey moment and the unexpected turn that shaped the rest of his life.
From the formation of the Clarke–Ellis–Henderson line, to the humbling wake-up call of Game 1, Paul takes us inside the Summit Series—team dynamics, fatigue, tactical adjustments, and the pressure of a nation riding on every shift. The infamous goal in Moscow wasn’t pretty; it was persistence. And that’s exactly where the deeper story begins.
Fame brought bright lights and a restless edge. In this conversation, Paul opens up about returning to Toronto, the Leafs’ dysfunction under Ballard, and why he chose the WHA despite an unshaken desire to win the Stanley Cup. Then a quiet interruption: a mentor who asked better questions than a camera ever could. That relationship nudged Paul towards the Gospel, and a long, private exploration of who Jesus is, and a simple prayer that led to a steady change in habits, focus and hope. Eleanor’s journey (Paul's wife)—and their family’s—adds a grounding layer to the arc, showing faith not as a spotlight but as a daily practice that holds under pressure.
Paul also shares practical rhythms: starting the day with the Lord’s Prayer, guarding unhurried time, and asking honest questions that meet people where they hurt. If you’re a hockey fan, a leader under strain, or a seeker sorting through noise, you’ll find a rare mix of grit, candor and clarity here.
If you'd like to hear more from Paul Henderson you can go to his website, and you can learn about his leadership ministry through LeaderImpact.ca
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Ep. 56 / Stewardship, Legacy and the Joy of Generosity with Tim Jenkins
12 déc. 2025
00:46:17
What if the richest thing you leave your family isn’t money at all? In this episode we sit down with investment advisor, Tim Jenkins, who helps us reframe wealth through the lens of stewardship, generosity and multi‑generational wisdom. Instead of asking how to get a little more, we ask how much is enough? What values do we want to pass on? And why might giving now be the most strategic move for the next generation.
In this conversation Tim Jenkins breaks down the cultural lies that fuel money stress—ownership thinking, the myth that more simplifies life, and the narrow focus on dollars alone. He introduces five currencies of wealth—financial, spiritual, relational, emotional, and intellectual—and shows how legacies crumble when only one currency is transferred. We unpack the sobering 90/10 rule showing why most fortunes don’t reach the fourth generation. Then we map a path to reverse it by teaching principles, involving heirs in giving decisions, and documenting the family playbook.
Whether you lead a family enterprise or steward a modest estate, the same truths apply: money reveals the heart, and planning with purpose can turn anxiety into peace. If you'd like to learn more with Tim Jenkins you can reach out to Trinity Family Wealth Advisors and find him through social media.
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Ep. 55 / Faith Under Fire: Mission Reframed in Vietnam with Reg Reimer
05 déc. 2025
00:34:20
A farm boy from British Columbia hears a call, steps onto a Vietnamese tarmac, and discovers a faith that refuses to be managed by war, ideology or fear. In this episode we dive into conversation with seasoned missionary and advocate, Reg Reimer, whose life bridges Bible school hallways, evacuation flights from Saigon, and quiet rooms where persecuted pastors whisper strategies for survival.
Reg unpacks why mission still matters—less as a Western export and more as a global partnership forged in prayer and shared risk. He reflects on paternalism’s legacy, the early push for indigenous leadership, and what changed when Vietnamese believers asked God to alleviate their fear. The result was remarkable: after a near-silent decade under communist rule, the church grew fourteenfold, and through miraculous signs and wonders, entire coastal communities turned to Jesus.
Reimer also shares the necessity for the “two wings” of mission—proclaim salvation and resist human suffering—and looks ahead to a future where the global South leads, the West serves alongside, and all peoples send and go. If you’ve wondered how to discern a call, navigate politics without losing your soul, or serve across cultures with integrity, this conversation offers hard-won counsel and hope.
Ep. 54 / Shepherding Hope Amidst Hardship in Venezuela with Samuel Olson
28 nov. 2025
00:40:35
A crowded sanctuary in downtown Caracas. A song of praise rising over a weary city. And a pastor who refuses to leave. In this episode Brian sits down with Rev. Samuel Olson, Senior Pastor of Las Acacias Evangelical Pentecostal Church, to trace how this Venezuelan church keeps growing while the surrounding economy buckles and millions migrate. The stories that are shared are raw, yet practical: pallets of medicine carried into barrios, dentists and doctors setting up pop-up clinics, lawyers helping neighbors find a way forward. Apparently, scarcity doesn’t shrink mission - it sharpens it.
Pastor Samuel goes on to explain why the church won’t trade its witness for political favour, even as members serve across parties, schools, courts, and the military. We explore how interfaith friendships with Jewish, Catholic, and Muslim leaders reduce suspicion and help protect ministry in tense seasons. You’ll hear a gripping account of a near-confiscation of the church property that was turned back through fasting, quiet conversations, and clear evidence of social impact. Through it all, worship fuels perseverance and baptisms multiple, as people find hope money can’t buy.
For younger leaders, Pastor Sam offers a steady word: calling is not a contract. Stay long enough to love a place, to train successors, and to watch God multiply small beginnings into schools, seminaries, and transformed neighborhoods. If you care about faith under pressure, ethical engagement with politics, and how churches can serve cities without compromise, this conversation will stir your imagination and your courage.
If you'd like to learn more about Las Acacias Evangelical Pentecostal Church and Pastor Samuel Olson, you can go to the website and follow them on Facebook.
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Ep. 53 / Generosity and True Change through the Transformational Business Network with Kim Tan
21 nov. 2025
00:41:23
What if the most generous thing you could do wasn’t another grant, but a business that outlives the donation? In this episode we sit down with Dr. Kim Tan—biochemist, venture investor, and pioneer of social impact funds—to rethink how giving can build jobs, dignity and systems that last.
From a high-risk bet on a safari reserve in South Africa’s poorest province, to a network of 10,000 low-cost schools educating three million children, Dr. Tan shows how enterprise-based solutions can scale where traditional aid often stalls.
We unpack the core thesis: nations don’t transform through charity alone; they transform when capital builds real companies. Dr. Kim explains why the “missing middle” of small and medium enterprises is critical in emerging markets, how patient capital and hands-on mentorship reduce risk, and why the first screen is financial viability—even for mission-driven work.
Faith is woven throughout the conversation. Dr. Kim shares a kingdom-centered vision that is incarnational, sacrificial, and focused on transformation. Whether you’re a philanthropist, investor, or believer who wants your generosity to matter for the long haul, this conversation offers a clear, tested roadmap for turning compassion into sustainable prosperity.
If you'd like to learn more about the Transformational Business Network you can go to their website and social media for Asia and Africa.
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Ep. 52 / American Politics and the Crisis of Christian Nationalism with Matthew D. Taylor
14 nov. 2025
00:41:46
A prayer circle in the Oval Office makes for a striking photo, but the real story sits behind the lens: how a network of independent charismatic leaders became power brokers and why that shift matters for democracy. In this episode we sit down with Dr. Matthew D. Taylor, a renowned religious scholar and author, who helps map out some recent American history—from Latter Rain revivals, to the New Apostolic Reformation, and prime-time policy fueled by fringe prophecy. Along the way, we draw a clear line between everyday “God bless America” civil religion and a harder creed Dr. Taylor calls, "Christian supremacy"—the claim that Christians are entitled to rule.
Taylor explains how spiritual warfare language migrated from church pulpits to campaign rallies, recasting opponents as demonic and compromise as defeat. That shift, he argues, turned elections into exorcisms and normalized a revolutionary posture that helped fuel January 6 and continues to shape rhetoric and policy. We also explore why this moment emerged now: the global surge of independent charismatics, the post-1990s slide in Christian identification, and the strongman bargain many believers made after cultural defeats like the Obergefell decision.
Grounded in history and attentive to faith, the conversation doesn’t call for withdrawal from public life. Instead, we make the case for a noncoercive Christian presence that seeks persuasion over domination and protects the rights of those who disagree. Whether you’re evangelical, exvangelical, or simply curious about the intersection of religion and power, this episode offers a clear framework to understand the stakes—and the alternatives.
Ep. 51 / World Evangelical Alliance Past, Present and Future with Frank Hinkelmann
07 nov. 2025
00:42:33
Headlines often reduce “evangelical” to a U.S. political label, but there is so much more beyond the frame. In this conversation with historian and global church leader Rev. Dr. Frank Hinkelmann, we trace how a revival-born, interdenominational movement became a 140‑country network, why its center now rests in the Global South, and what that means for mission, ethics, and public life.
Dr. Hinkelmann unpacks the roots of the term "evangelical" for us, the Bebbington markers that still orient identity, and the surprising ways migration and youth engagement are reshaping Europe’s religious map. We dig into the nineteenth‑century birth of the World Evangelical Alliance and its early campaigns for religious freedom, including advocacy before emperors and sultans.
That history sets the stage for today’s challenges: resisting the temptation to fuse faith with political power, broadening moral vision beyond a narrow set of issues, and keeping conscience, persuasion, and service at the center. Frank offers a European lens on U.S. politicization, urging a clear line between church and state while calling believers to engage the public square with conviction and humility.
For younger listeners wondering how to step in, Frank’s roadmap is simple and actionable: start local, volunteer, cross borders when possible, and build friendships that widen your view of God’s work in the world.
You can learn more from Rev. Dr. Frank Hinkelmann through his published works, and the World Evangelical Alliance through their website and Facebook.
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Ep. 50 / C.S. Lewis, Logic and a Lasting Faith ► Mark Noll
31 oct. 2025
00:42:55
What makes a mid-century Oxford don the go-to guide for people wrestling with faith, doubt, and meaning today? In this episode we welcome back esteemed historian Dr. Mark Noll as he helps us explore how C.S. Lewis became a trusted voice in American life, why his work crosses denominational lines, and how his unique blend of logic and imagination keeps winning new readers.
We start with the story: a brilliant student who lost his faith, survived the trenches of World War I, and slowly returned to Christianity through moral reasoning and wonder. Dr. Noll walks us through Clive Staples' early scholarship, his wartime talks to RAF airmen, and the BBC broadcasts that taught him clarity and brevity. Then the pivot: The Screwtape Letters explodes in the U.S., Macmillan Publishers rolls out more titles, and soon Mere Christianity and the Chronicles of Narnia anchor a new kind of public faith—thoughtful, accessible, and deeply human.
Along the way, we unpack why Lewis resonated first with Roman Catholic academics, why evangelicals embraced him later, and how Mere Christianity let him speak across traditions without flattening convictions. We also look at the space trilogy’s moral universe, the stark honesty of A Grief Observed, and the enduring pull of Aslan’s world. Mark argues that Lewis’ refusal to chase headlines is exactly why he feels current: he wrote about conscience, choice, and meaning, not the news cycle. That timelessness, paired with luminous storytelling, makes his books surprisingly portable across languages and cultures.
If you’re new to Lewis, we offer clear starting points based on temperament—reasons, wonder, or lament—and explain how each path reveals the same center: reality is morally textured and grace interrupts. If you’re a longtime reader, you’ll appreciate fresh context on his American reception and why his scholarship still matters.
Ep. 49 / Inside the UN and the Fight for Religious Freedom ► Janet E. Buckingham
24 oct. 2025
00:40:54
A quiet statistic hides a loud truth: one in seven Christians lives with the risk of arrest, mob violence, or bureaucratic erasure simply for practicing their faith. In this episode we sit down with Dr. Janet Epp Buckingham—lawyer, professor, and head of the World Evangelical Alliance’s Geneva advocacy team—to unpack how smart, steady diplomacy at the UN can create real space for believers to worship, witness, and even bury their dead without fear.
Janet traces her path from Canadian public policy work to leading a team that turns testimony into action. She explains how special consultative status opens doors to convene side events, deliver hard-hitting 90-second statements, and file reports that influence asylum cases and government responses. We dig into the mechanics: building trust with diplomats, coordinating with national alliances across 140 countries, and timing “good cop, bad cop” strategies so international pressure empowers local engagement rather than eclipsing it.
The conversation explores rising trends—registration traps that criminalize house churches, apostasy laws that penalize conversion, and AI-fueled surveillance that tightens control. Case studies bring the stakes into focus: a pastor from Turkey facing restrictions, Nigerian Christians displaced by violence, and India’s disturbing pattern of mobs blocking Christian funerals. Through it all, Janet shows how precise language, credible evidence, and persistent presence can turn compassion into policy change and small wins into lasting protections.
If you care about religious freedom, this episode offers both clarity and a roadmap: what works at the UN, how advocacy reaches the local church, and where listeners can step in—through informed prayer, careful sharing, and support for trusted relief and legal efforts.
You can learn more about the World Evangelical Alliance at the UN and Dr. Buckingham's work through the WEA website and Facebook.
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Ep. 48 / From Soviet Shadows to a Young Multicultural Church ► Johannes Reimer
17 oct. 2025
00:37:55
A story you think you know—Soviet oppression, majestic cathedrals, and a single, monolithic “Russian Church”—isn’t the story you’ll hear today. With theologian and practitioner Dr. Johannes Reimer, we pull back the curtain on a spiritual landscape where underground resilience meets minority-language revival. From Siberian deportation villages and labour camps to St. Petersburg lecture halls and citywide evangelistic campaigns, Reimer’s journey connects the dots between history, theology, and the lived realities of people finding faith in their mother tongue.
In this episode we explore how forced unions and state oversight fractured evangelical life, why glasnost opened doors faster than churches could adapt, and how a strategic shift after 2000 moved mission beyond Russian-only congregations. Think Tatars worshiping in Tatar, Khanti reindeer herders singing in Khanti, and first-generation believers in Muslim-majority districts planting vibrant churches.
Alongside that, we examine Orthodoxy’s complex ecosystem—monasteries, revivalist circles, and a state-facing Moscow Patriarchate—while weighing the “Russian world” narrative that frames Moscow as a new “Third Rome” with Kyiv as a spiritual keystone. What emerges through this conversation is a map of faith that’s younger, more multilingual, and more local than headlines suggest. Brian and Johannes talk candidly about the line between ministry freedom and political speech, the thinness behind some grand facades, and the unexpected vitality of congregations that honour culture and language.
You can learn more about Dr. Reimer's work and find the published articles referenced in conversation on his website, and follow him through social media.
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Ep. 47 / Polycentric Mission and the Future of Global Evangelism ► Joe Handley
10 oct. 2025
00:47:01
Forget the old map of mission. We sit down with Rev. Dr. Joseph Handley Jr., President of A3 (formerly Asian Access), to unpack how the gospel is moving through a polycentric network of churches and leaders—where sending no longer flows from “the West to the rest,” but from everyone to everywhere. Joe shares how A3’s cohort model develops leaders in small, practitioner-led communities over two to three years, multiplying local ownership as alumni become faculty and movements take root in context. If you’ve ever wondered how to partner without paternalism, this is a masterclass in empowering local and contextual leadership.
We trace why South Korea and Brazil became global mission engines, the role of Pentecostal experience in explosive growth, and what happens when worship, deliverance, and close-knit community meet real needs in places that already acknowledge the spiritual realm. Joe makes a compelling case for integrating justice and evangelism—no false dichotomies, just the holistic pattern we see in the life of Jesus. We also tackle faith in the public square: how younger leaders in Asia are stepping into civic life with moral clarity, avoiding partisanship, and choosing witness over culture-war.
Technology enters the picture with surprising hope. Joe shows how AI translation, voice syncing, and transcript-to-article workflows can elevate local voices, bridge language gaps, and accelerate collaboration across borders. The thread through it all is simple and challenging - - get in the game! Whether you bring decades of pastoral wisdom or a week to mentor rising leaders, there’s a place at the table for you.
You can learn more about the A3 mission through their website and you can buy Joe's book and connect with him through social media.
Ep. 46 / The Alpha Revival: A Simple Way to Faith and Belonging ► Nicky Gumbel
03 oct. 2025
00:47:38
A free meal, a short film and an open chair can change a life. That’s the quiet power behind Alpha, the simple, hospitable format Nicky Gumbel helped steward from a London parish into a global movement—inviting people to explore the meaning of life and the person of Jesus without pressure or pretense.
In this conversation Nicky talks about the early missteps of street evangelism, the moment Alpha “went viral,” and why the small‑group experience often does what a podium can’t: it builds trust, honours questions, and makes space for real encounter. Gumbel also discusses the Alpha retreat weekend, focused on the Holy Spirit, where many participants say their change arrived not through argument but love shown.
This episode might also act as a field guide for leaders. Start with Jesus, not with winning arguments. Trade expertise for authenticity. Host, don’t perform. Serve the people in front of you and trust that joy spreads with friendship. If you care about evangelism, church growth, or simply helping a friend ask better questions, you’ll find practical insight and hopeful stories here.
You can learn more about Nicky Gumbel and the Alpha course through their website, Facebook and Instagram.
Ep. 45 / Holy Disruption: When a Pope Washes Feet ► Michael Higgins (Part 2)
29 août 2025
00:36:09
What happens when an evangelical leader and a Catholic scholar engage in honest dialogue about the papacy? In this illuminating conversation, host Brian Stiller sits down with Dr. Michael Higgins, author of "The Jesuit Disruptor," to explore Pope Francis's revolutionary impact on Catholic-Evangelical relations.
Dr. Higgins reveals how Francis fundamentally transformed the papacy through his emphasis on humility, dialogue, and authentic Christian witness. Rather than approaching evangelicals as theological opponents, Francis saw them as "companions along the way" who could teach Catholics about being "alive with the Spirit." This wasn't strategic positioning but emerged from Francis's conviction that Christians share common ground in Jesus and serving the marginalized.
The conversation takes a personal turn when Stiller shares an encounter with Pope Francis. During a private lunch, Francis told the evangelical leader: "I'm not trying to evangelize an evangelical," acknowledging the legitimacy of evangelical faith outside Catholic sacramental traditions. This profound theological recognition demonstrates Francis's commitment to authentic ecumenism that respects different Christian expressions.
Higgins unpacks Francis' preference for the title "Servant of the Servants of God" over more hierarchical papal designations, reflecting his determination to invert traditional power structures within the church. This servant-leadership approach characterized Francis's "penitential pilgrimage" to Canada, where he primarily listened to Indigenous communities harmed by residential schools rather than delivering prepared speeches.
Looking toward the future under Pope Leo XIV, Higgins analyzes early signs of continued bridge-building while acknowledging the tensions within Catholicism regarding women's roles, Vatican diplomacy, and approaches to global conflicts. Throughout, he frames Francis' legacy not merely as institutional reform but as a rediscovery of Christian leadership rooted in encounter, humility, and recognition of Christ's presence across denominational boundaries.
Whether you're curious about Catholic-Evangelical relations, intrigued by Francis's unique papacy, or seeking models of Christian leadership that transcend division, this conversation offers rich insights that challenge conventional boundaries.