Stay ConnectedWelcome to “Straight to the Heart,” a podcast from New Growth Press hosted by Rush Witt. Each episode includes thought-provoking conversations with leading Christian writers and thinkers. We hear who they are, what they believe, how they approach their work and ministry, and the moments and people who have changed their lives. In “Straight to the Heart,” we go beyond the books to connect with the remarkable people behind them.
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Daniel DeWitt and Rush Witt discuss the impact of C.S. Lewis on generations of Christians, the unique opportunities for discipleship on college campuses, and the importance of clear and biblical truth. Listeners will be helped and encouraged by Daniel’s down-to-earth way of helping students make sense of the world in creative ways.
DANIEL DEWITT ONLINE
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Sketchy Views: A Beginner’s Guide to Making Sense of God
Pressure Points: Guide to Navigating Student Stress
Doubtless: Because Faith in Hard
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Brad Hambrick and Rush talk about an exciting season of launching kids into the world, and hopefully into college baseball. And they also talk about counseling, the art and ministry of walking with people through hardship, and the beauty and freedom of real friends to whom we can entrust even our secrets.
BRAD HAMBRICK ONLINE
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Angry with God: An Honest Journey through Suffering and Betrayal
Mobilizing Church-Based Counseling: Models for Sustainable Church-Based Care
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Champ Thornton and Rush talk about raising kids who are in sync with reality, the good gift of coffee, and learning to write fiction. Champ also shares encouragements to think clearly about family devotional time, and helping rather than harping on our kids about their own devotional life.
CHAMP THORNTON ONLINE
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
The Serpent Slayer and the Scroll of Riddles
The Radical Book for Kids
The Really Radical Book for Kids
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Lainey talks about her writing ministry and podcast, and returning to her hometown of Knoxville, TN. And most importantly, she helps us think more clearly about our theology of the body and the importance of body stewardship.
LAINEY GREER ONLINE
Lainey's Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Be Well: Learning to Steward Your Health
The Whole Life
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Marty Machowski shares how telling stories to his own children progressed into writing stories to teach the children in his church about the gospel, and eventually turned into writing books for families across the country and around the world. He also talks about his writing process, setting goals, and influences on his writing journey.
MARTY MACHOWSKI ONLINE
Marty's Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Long Story Short
Old Story New
The Ology
God Made Boys and Girls
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