Listening In

A conversation with Max McLean May 12, 2023

In this stand alone special edition of Listening In, host Warren Smith talks with Christian actor Max McLean. He is the founder of Fellowship for Performing Arts, a New York City-based company that produces live theater and film from a Christian worldview. McClean is the unmistakable voice of several popular audio versions of the Bible, including the English Standard Version, the New International Version, and the King James Version. He is also well known for his stage adaptations of the works of C.S. Lewis. In 2021 he turned Surprised by Joy into a successful film production as COVID restrictions kept him from performing live. He is currently touring the country with his stage production: Further Up And Further In! Learn more at Fellowship for Performing Arts.

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A conversation with Christopher Watkin - S11.E16 Jan 06, 2023

Communicating biblical truth to a post-modern culture is no easy task. But Christopher Watkin, author of the new book, Biblical Critical Theory, not only understands the post-modern mindset, but also how to communicate what he calls the "unique treasures" the Bible offers for rightly interpreting the world in which we live. Christopher Watkin has a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and is associate professor of French studies at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia.

Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio. Additional support comes from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life’s most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org.

A conversation with Rick Warren_pt 2 - S11.E15 Dec 31, 2022

In this second part of Warren Smith's conversation with Rick Warren, the two men chat as they walk through Rick Warren's substantial library at the Rick and Kay Warren Foundation headquarters, in Orange County, California.

Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio.

Additional support comes from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life’s most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org.

A conversation with Rick Warren_pt 1 - S11.E14 Dec 30, 2022

Rick Warren’s 2002 book The Purpose Driven Life sold more than 50-million copies, making it one of the best-selling books of all time. He was an adviser to George W. Bush, and he delivered the invocation prayer at Barack Obama’s inauguration. Time, Newsweek, and U.S. News and World Report have all named him to their lists of the most influential people in the world. After more than 40 years as pastor of Saddleback Church, he is retiring. Warren Smith recently spent an afternoon with Rick Warren to talk about this milestone and his life of ministry.

Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio. Additional support comes from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life’s most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org.

A conversation with Tim Keller - S11.E13 Dec 23, 2022

Very few things are harder for a Christian to do than forgive. Yet there is nothing more countercultural today than loving our enemies, and praying for those who spitefully use us. In this conversation with Warren Smith, Tim Keller talks about his newest book: Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? Keller builds on decades of pastoral counseling and Christian experience as he expounds on what the Bible says about forgiveness--helping believers find healing while not ignoring God's justice. Tim Keller is a best selling author, founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, and co-founder of the Gospel Coalition.

Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio. Additional support comes from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life’s most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org.

A conversation with Keith Getty - S11.E12 Dec 16, 2022

Irish singer and songwriter Keith Getty is best known for the hymn “In Christ Alone,” but he is much more than a songwriter. The Gettys annual “Sing” conferences, held in Nashville, have become “must attend” events for worship leaders. In this interview with Warren Smith, Keith Getty talks about his newest recording project Christ Our Hope in Life and Death. Plus he discusses his vision of building a strong community of worship leaders that seeks to bring both excellent musicianship, sound theology to the worship experience.

Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio.

Additional support comes from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life’s most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org.

A conversation with Todd Stiefel - S11.E11 Dec 09, 2022

Todd Stiefel had nagging doubts about his Catholic faith during his youth. He says in college, he found the answers he was looking for...by walking away from his Christian upbringing. In this conversation, hear what led Stiefel to this decision as he and Warren Smith have a frank conversation about love, beauty, and truth. Stiefel is the founder and president of the Stiefel Freethought Foundation. He was the chair of the Openly Secular campaign. He is currently chair of the ScienceSaves campaign and is on the advisory board for Secular Coalition for America and the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science.

Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio. Additional support comes from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life’s most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org.

A conversation with Andrew Peterson - S11.E10 Dec 02, 2022

Andrew Peterson thoughtfully engages many aspects of what it means to be made in the Image of God. He is the founder of an artistic community in Nashville: The Rabbit Room--producing events, publishing books, and mentoring artists. Peterson is also the author of the award winning fantasy series: The Wingfeather Saga. Angel Studios has turned the books into an animated series released this weekend. In this interview with Warren Smith, Peterson discusses the creative process and his journey to broader artistic opportunities for ministry.

Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio. Additional support comes from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life’s most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org.

A conversation with Tim Challies - S11.E9 Nov 25, 2022

Summary/Description: After the death of his 20-year old son, Tim Challies started to write: not for others, but himself. The popular blogger and author chronicled his private journey through grief and loss. He later decided to share those reflections in: Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God. In this conversation with Warren Smith, Tim walks through the early days of sorrow, and shares the comfort than brought him through that difficult first year

Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio. Additional support comes from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life’s most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org.

A conversation with Trevin Wax - S11.E8 Nov 18, 2022

Trevin Wax compares theological orthodoxy to buried treasure. The deeper you dig, the more you discover. In his new book The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of Christian Faith, Trevin Wax says that the way forward for the evangelical church is to look back to the ancient creeds and confessions. Trevin is vice president for research and resource development at the North American Mission Board.

Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio. Additional support comes from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life’s most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org.

A conversation with Robert Jeffress - S11.E7 Nov 11, 2022

Robert Jeffress is pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas and the author of nearly 30 books including 18 Minutes With Jesus: Straight Talk from the Savior about the Things That Matter Most. During the 2016 presidential election, Jeffress endorsed and appeared at rallies for Donald Trump. He later served on his Evangelical Advisory Board and White House Faith Initiative. In this conversation, Jeffress talks about faith and witness in these politically divisive times.

Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio. Additional support comes from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life’s most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org.

A conversation with Bart Barber - S11.E6 Nov 04, 2022

Bart Barber is a small-town pastor, church historian, and the newest president of the Southern Baptist Convention. The SBC is the largest protestant denomination in the country with about 14-million members. Barber steps into leadership during a tumultuous time but he is hopeful for the future of the Evangelical Church and it's mission worldwide.

Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio. Additional support comes from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life’s most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org.

A conversation with Michael Kruger - S11.E5 Oct 28, 2022

Michael Kruger is a New Testament scholar and seminary president. He believes the church needs strong pastors who are also gentle shepherds--prized for their character over their giftedness. In this conversation with Warren Smith, Kruger warns against the lure of celebrity status that has led many pastors to ruin. His newest book is: Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church

Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio. Additional support comes from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life’s most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org.

A conversation with Abdu Murray - S11.E4 Oct 21, 2022

Adbu Murray spent years investigating the major world religions and worldviews. He eventually discovered that the historic Christian faith is the only one that answers the questions of the mind and the longings of the heart. In his latest book: More Than A White Man’s Religion: Why The Gospel Has Never Been Merely White, Male-Centered, or Just Another Religion, Abdu explains how only the gospel can change hearts and heal the divisions in our world.

In this interview with Warren Smith, Adbu Murray also reflects on the last days of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries--where he served as North American Director and general counsel.

Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio. Additional support comes from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life’s most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org.

A conversation with Katelyn Beaty - S11.E3 Oct 14, 2022

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Tune in next week to hear my conversation with Robert Jeffress. Robert Jeffress has been one of most vigorous defenders of Donald Trump in the world of evangelicalism. I’ll ask him about his relationship with former President Trump, and we’ll also talk about his new book, 18 Minutes With Jesus, a book about The Sermon on the Mount.

The producer for today’s program is Paul Butler. Johnny Franklin is our technical producer. Production assistance from Lillian Hamman. I’m your host, Warren Smith. And you’ve been Listening In.

A conversation with William Edgar - S11.E2 Oct 07, 2022

Jazz has been called the only distinctively American art form. Theologian and musician William Edgar notes that jubilation and beauty of jazz bears witness to a joyful reality of the Christian experience: That while sin leads to death, the Gospel leads to life. Dr. William Edgar is professor of apologetics and coordinator of apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. His latest book is A Supreme Love: The Music of Jazz and the Hope of the Gospel.

Listening In is made possible in part by support from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life’s most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org.

A conversation with Max Lucado - S11.E1 Oct 07, 2022

Max Lucado is one of the best-selling Christian authors of all time. His books have sold a hundred-million copies in 56 languages. He's been called “America’s pastor” by Christianity Today, and he's served as the pastor of San Antonio’s Oak Hills Church since 1988. In this conversation with Warren Smith he talks about his new book: Help is Here: Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit.

Listening In is made possible in part by support from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life’s most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org.

A conversation with Ron Sider - S10.E15 Aug 05, 2022

In this special Listening In episode, we remember Ron Sider, who died last week at the age of 82.

Ron Sider’s 1977 book “Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger” elevated him to a national and international stage. Its challenging call for Christians to both declare a biblical gospel and demonstrate compassionate care for the poor as part of the gospel message resonated with a generation of young evangelicals. Sider went on to form Evangelicals for Social Action, which championed social causes, and he continued to write, authoring more than 30 books.

A conversation with Roland Warren - S10.E14 Jul 22, 2022

Prolifers have prayed and advocated for an end to Roe v. Wade for decades. Now that abortion is no longer legal in all 50 states, pregnancy resource centers have a big job ahead, meeting the needs of mothers in crisis. In this conversation with host Warren Smith, CareNet president Roland Warren talks about how centers in its network are responding and how the church has an opportunity to be rethink its stance as pro-abundant life.

A conversation with Jefrey Breshears - S10.E13 Jul 15, 2022

Jefrey Breshears is one of the most quietly influential thinkers in evangelicalism today. He's a former history and theology professor, and today he runs the Aeropagus Forum, a study center that combines apologetics with history and contemporary cultural issues. In this conversation with host Warren Smith, Jefrey Breshears talks about the origins of America's culture war and what Christians can do in response.

A conversation with Neal Harmon and Chris Wall - S10.E12 Jul 08, 2022

Neal Harmon co-founded VidAngel and Angel Studios. Chris Wall is the showrunner for one of Angel Studio’s most anticipated projects, the animated adaptation of Andrew Peterson’s Wingfeather Saga. Both men are shaking up the Christian entertainment market with a new crowdfunding model that allows viewers to invest in projects they want to see created. In this conversation with host Warren Smith, Neal Harmon and Chris Wall talk about their work.

A conversation with Robert Sirico - S10.E11 Jul 01, 2022

Robert Sirico is a Catholic priest and founder of the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty. He holds degrees in English and Theology, but he has emerged as one of the nation’s most articulate Christian thinkers regarding economics. In this conversation with host Warren Smith, Sirico discusses the parables of Jesus and what they teach us about God, man, and economics.

A conversation with Sean McDowell - S10.E10 Jun 24, 2022

Sean McDowell takes tough concepts and makes them understandable in his new book for teens and parents, A Rebel's Manifesto. In it he offers short, sharp, satisfying discussions of such tough topics as homosexuality, pornography, abortion, immigration, guns and violence, the environment, and other hot-button issues. In this conversation with host Warren Smith, McDowell talks about some of those issues, why he wrote the book, and what it was like growing up as Josh McDowell's son.

A conversation with Paul Miller - S10.E9 Jun 17, 2022

What should Christians render unto God, and what should Christians render unto Caesar? Discerning the limits of our allegiance to Caesar is not always easy. Often Christians over-render to Caesar. We idolize political ideologies, or we tell ourselves that faithfulness to God means allegiance to a particular political ideology. In this conversation with host Warren Smith, Paul Miller makes a case against Christian nationalism and the tendency of its adherents to confuse it with the tenets of Biblical Christianity.

A conversation with Laura Perry - S10.E8 Jun 10, 2022

Laura Perry lived for nearly a decade as a transgender man named “Jake.” Eventually she realized she was not a man trapped in a woman’s body. But by then she had made physical changes that would be difficult to undo. In this conversation with host Warren Smith, Laura Perry talks about the radical transformation she experienced through Christ, and how she uses her experience to minister to others.

A conversation with Jake Meador - S10.E7 Jun 03, 2022

We know what we're saved from, but what are we saved for? Jake Meador dives deeply into that question by beginning at the beginning. God made the world, and He made it good. That foundation helps us read both Scripture and history in new and helpful ways.

In this conversation with host Warren Smith, Jake Meador explains our role as God’s ambassadors in the work of restoring all things to Himself.

Support for Listening In comes from Samaritan Ministries, a community of Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially when a medical need arises.

Members like Kelsie who was diagnosed with breast cancer. While she had many decisions to make, how she was going to pay her medical bills was not one of them, and she had the freedom to choose the treatment that was best for her. You can watch Kelsie’s story at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

A broken bone, cancer, pregnancy, medical emergency…we all know how quickly a health care need can arise. That’s where Samaritan Ministries comes in. There are no network restrictions; you choose the doctors and treatments that are best for you. After care is received, medical bills are sent to Samaritan Ministries, and they notify members to pray and send money directly to you to help you pay your medical bills. New members are welcome anytime of the year. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

A conversation with Andy Crouch - S10.E6 May 27, 2022

Andy Crouch has thought deeply about the impact technology has had on relationships, community, and creativity. Technology can be a blessing, and it's often necessary for our daily lives. But it can also be incredibly destructive. In this conversation with host Warren Smith, Crouch explains how we live lives of sacrificial love and glorify God in this technological age.

Support for Listening In comes from Samaritan Ministries, a community of Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially when a medical need arises.

Samaritan Ministries is a Biblical solution to health care, where members are committed to honoring Christ through prayer and sharing the burden of one another’s medical expenses. Just ask Cameron and Roanna, whose son fractured his wrist. Hospital bills started to arrive, but they weren’t concerned about the financial impact because fellow members came alongside them through prayer and financial support for their medical bills. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

A broken bone, cancer, pregnancy, medical emergency…we all know how quickly a health care need can arise. That’s where Samaritan Ministries comes in. There are no network restrictions; you choose the doctors and treatments that are best for you. After care is received, medical bills are sent to Samaritan Ministries, and they notify members to pray and send money directly to you to help you pay your medical bills. New members are welcome anytime of the year. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

A conversation with Jerry Jenkins - S10.E5 May 20, 2022

Jerry Jenkins is the best-selling author of the Left Behind series and more than 200 other books. In this conversation with host Warren Smith, he talks about his career, his writing process, and his manual for writers, Writing For The Soul. He also talks about his seemingly unlikely friendship with Stephen King, and what it's like being Dallas Jenkins' dad.

Support for Listening In comes from Samaritan Ministries, a community of Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially when a medical need arises.

Patrick and Melody liked the idea of a group of people coming together to share medical costs, and joined Samaritan Ministries in 2017. When they welcomed twin daughters, fellow members sent money directly to them to help them pay their medical bills. When the body of Christ comes together, burdens are lifted, and God is glorified. This applies to all areas of life, including health care. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

A broken bone, cancer, pregnancy, medical emergency…we all know how quickly a health care need can arise. That’s where Samaritan Ministries comes in. There are no network restrictions; you choose the doctors and treatments that are best for you. After care is received, medical bills are sent to Samaritan Ministries, and they notify members to pray and send money directly to you to help you pay your medical bills. New members are welcome anytime of the year. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

A conversation with Andy Stanley - S10.E4 May 13, 2022

Jesus said we are to render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, but render unto God what is God’s. Atlanta megachurch pastor Andy Stanley believes that the evangelical church has devoted too much time and energy to Caesar and not enough to God. In this conversation with host Warren Smith, Stanley talks about the ways Christians have been fighting for the wrong goals, in the wrong way.

Support for Listening In comes from Samaritan Ministries, a community of Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially when a medical need arises.

Members like Kelsie who was diagnosed with breast cancer. While she had many decisions to make, how she was going to pay her medical bills was not one of them, and she had the freedom to choose the treatment that was best for her. You can watch Kelsie’s story at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

A broken bone, cancer, pregnancy, medical emergency…we all know how quickly a health care need can arise. That’s where Samaritan Ministries comes in. There are no network restrictions; you choose the doctors and treatments that are best for you. After care is received, medical bills are sent to Samaritan Ministries, and they notify members to pray and send money directly to you to help you pay your medical bills. New members are welcome anytime of the year. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

A conversation with Russ Ramsey - S10.E3 May 06, 2022

Russ Ramsey is a pastor and art lover on a mission to help people see themselves as creators, made in God's image. He believes studying great artists can inform our own process of making and creating. In this conversation with host Warren Smith, Ramsey talks about the artists he highlights in his new book, Rembrandt Is In The Wind: Learning To Love Art Through The Eyes of Faith.

Support for Listening In comes from Samaritan Ministries, a community of Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially when a medical need arises.

Samaritan Ministries is a Biblical solution to health care, where members are committed to honoring Christ through prayer and sharing the burden of one another’s medical expenses. Just ask Cameron and Roanna, whose son fractured his wrist. Hospital bills started to arrive, but they weren’t concerned about the financial impact because fellow members came alongside them through prayer and financial support for their medical bills.

A broken bone, cancer, pregnancy, medical emergency…we all know how quickly a health care need can arise. That’s where Samaritan Ministries comes in. There are no network restrictions; you choose the doctors and treatments that are best for you. After care is received, medical bills are sent to Samaritan Ministries, and they notify members to pray and send money directly to you to help you pay your medical bills. New members are welcome anytime of the year.

More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

A conversation with Chuck Marohn - S10.E2 Apr 29, 2022

Chuck Marohn believes we should design cities, towns, roads, neighborhoods, and highways as if people mattered, and not based on short-term economic efficiency. In this conversation with host Warren Smith, Marohn explains the research and reasoning behind his conclusions.

Support for Listening In comes from Samaritan Ministries, a community of Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially when a medical need arises.

Patrick and Melody liked the idea of a group of people coming together to share medical costs, and joined Samaritan Ministries in 2017. When they welcomed twin daughters, fellow members sent money directly to them to help them pay their medical bills. When the body of Christ comes together, burdens are lifted, and God is glorified. This applies to all areas of life, including health care. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

A broken bone, cancer, pregnancy, medical emergency…we all know how quickly a health care need can arise. That’s where Samaritan Ministries comes in. There are no network restrictions; you choose the doctors and treatments that are best for you. After care is received, medical bills are sent to Samaritan Ministries, and they notify members to pray and send money directly to you to help you pay your medical bills. New members are welcome anytime of the year.

More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

A conversation with Dan Haseltine, Matthew Nelson, and Tony Evans - S10.E1 Apr 22, 2022

Host Warren Smith talks to the musical duo behind The Chosen soundtrack. Dan Haseltine and Matthew Nelson are also former members of the popular Christian band, Jars of Clay. He also talks to pastor and author Tony Evans about his new book on racial reconciliation.

Support for Listening In comes from Samaritan Ministries, a community of Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially when a medical need arises. Members like Kelsie who was diagnosed with breast cancer. While she had many decisions to make, how she was going to pay her medical bills was not one of them, and she had the freedom to choose the treatment that was best for her. You can watch Kelsie’s story at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

A broken bone, cancer, pregnancy, medical emergency…we all know how quickly a health care need can arise. That’s where Samaritan Ministries comes in. There are no network restrictions; you choose the doctors and treatments that are best for you. After care is received, medical bills are sent to Samaritan Ministries, and they notify members to pray and send money directly to you to help you pay your medical bills. New members are welcome anytime of the year. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

A conversation with Andy Erwin - S9.E14 Dec 10, 2021

Filmmaking siblings, the Erwin brothers, release their biggest project to date on Christmas Day. American Underdog tells the story of NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner. In this conversation with host Warren Smith, Andy Erwin talks about the process of making the film, working with his brother, and putting together an all-star cast.

A conversation with Jeremiah Johnston - S9.E13 Dec 03, 2021

If you’ve received God’s grace, you should be experiencing God’s peace. But too many Christians are suffering under the burden of outrage. In this conversation with host Warren Smith, Jeremiah Johnston explains why Christians struggle to experience God’s peace, and what we can do about it.

A conversation with Dallas Jenkins - S9.E12 Nov 26, 2021

The Chosen, a streaming series about Jesus and his disciples, has vaulted creator Dallas Jenkins to the top of evangelical cultural circles. In this conversation with Warren Smith, Jenkins talks about writing the show, what it’s like on set, and how he hopes to avoid the mid-life pitfalls that plague so many popular shows.

A conversation with Eric Metaxas - S9.E11 Nov 19, 2021

The modern narrative says science is at odds with faith. But evangelical author and talk show host Eric Metaxas points to a growing body of scientific evidence for the existence of God. He unpacks that evidence, and other proofs from history, in his new book, Is Atheism Dead? In this conversation with Warren Smith, Metaxas talks about why he wanted to return to writing about apologetics.

A conversation with Alan Noble - S9.E10 Nov 12, 2021

Culture tells us we belong to ourselves. But the Bible tells us we belong to God. What implications does that have for our desire to seek affirmation from other people, especially through social media? That’s the simple but difficult truth Alan Noble wrestles with in his new book, You Are Not Your Own. In this episode, Noble and host Warren Smith talk about the tension between living in the world and understanding our place before God.

A conversation with Grace Olmstead - S9.E9 Nov 05, 2021

What do we owe the places and the people we’ve left behind? That’s the question that propelled Grace Olmstead to dig into her family’s deep roots in rural Idaho. What had she gained from growing up in a tight-knit, loving community? And how could she repay her debt to a place she no longer called home? In this conversation with Warren Smith, Olmstead talks about her new book, Uprooted, and the blessings buried in flyover country.

A conversation with Claire Culwell - S9.E8 Oct 29, 2021

Claire Culwell always knew she was adopted. But she didn’t meet her birth mother until she was in her 20s. After their reunion, Claire gave her mother a gift and thanked her for choosing life. That’s when she discovered her mother hadn’t chosen life at all. In this conversation with host Warren Smith, Culwell talks about that shocking revelation and what it’s meant for her own pro-life advocacy.

A conversation with Caleb Kaltenbach - S9.E7 Oct 22, 2021

Author Caleb Kaltenbach was raised by two sets of gay parents. So he’s thought a lot about what it means to love and show grace to people who disagree with us on fundamental issues of Biblical truth. In this interview with host Warren Smith, Kaltenbach talks about the advice he gives churches that want to create a welcoming community without sacrificing their commitment to God’s word.

A conversation with Marie Mockett - S9.E6 Oct 15, 2021

An outsider’s view of the faith sown, and harvested, in America’s Heartland

A conversation with Marshall Allen - S9.E5 Oct 08, 2021

Patients have more power than they realize, especially when they refuse to pay the first bill

A conversation with Marvin Olasky - S9.E4 Oct 01, 2021

A missed catch, misunderstanding, and the healing journey that led to forgiveness

A conversation with Owen Strahan - S9.E3 Sep 24, 2021

What does it mean to be “woke?” What’s the difference between critical race theory and intersectionality? And more importantly, what dangers do these current cultural buzzwords hold for the church? Theologian Owen Strahan explains why all of these ideas ultimately stand in opposition to the gospel.

A conversation with Robert Wolgemuth - S9.E2 Sep 17, 2021

What does it mean to finish life well? Author Robert Wolgemuth talks to Warren Smith about his new book, Gun Lap, and the reasons so many men in their last years give up on the work God has called them to do.

A conversation with Os Guinness - S9.E1 Sep 11, 2021

Few people have had a bigger influence on evangelical thought on the big questions of our day. In this conversation with Warren Smith, Os Guinness talks about his latest book, The Magna Carta of Humanity: Sinai’s Revolutionary Faith and The Future of Freedom, how he defines legacy, and what he’s hungry for at this stage in life.

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This week, hear Warren's conversation with writer and Calvin University professor Kristin Du Mez.

A conversation with Clarissa Moll Apr 30, 2021

This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with Clarissa Moll, as they discuss her late husband Rob Moll’s book “The Art of Dying.”

A conversation with Collin Hansen. Apr 23, 2021

This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with the editor-in-chief of The Gospel Coalition, Collin Hansen.

A conversation with Jeffrey Bilbro Apr 16, 2021

This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Bilbro, the author of a provocative new book called “Reading The Times: A Literary and Theological Inquiry Into The News.”

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