Podcast Episodes

Nurturing a Culture that Inspires Christian Growth

Episode 126

What church culture nurtures Christian growth? How do we integrate newcomers into church? Ernest Eby is passionate about church and outreach. Diversity and equality are necessary for flourishing in …

Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

Is Jesus President?

Josh Good’s episode on voting provoked a lot of discussion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYooZM6TDlc One listener charged that using the word “President” to describe Jesus is a severe demotion of …

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

Discipleship and the Life of the Mind

Episode 125

What are benefits of having intellectual pursuits? What are some of the challenges that come along with focusing on the intellect? Michael Hochstetler talks about the process he went through trying t…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

Christendom and the Anabaptist Genius

Episode 124

How is Christianity distinct from world religions? What does Anabaptism add to Christendom? Stephen Russell discusses two ways that Christianity is different than world religions: entry by choice and…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

Studying the Bible With the Unchurched

Episode 123

How can we study the Bible with those who do not have a Christian background? Which parts of the scriptures do these people find the hardest to understand? Ernest Eby, from State College Pennsylvania…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

Being a Science Ambassador to my Church (Part Two)

Episode 122

How does studying science challenge a Christian’s faith? In what ways do conservative Anabaptists tend to view science wrongly? In this episode, John Mark Kuhns discusses how higher education and the…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

Being a Science Ambassador to my Church (Part One)

Episode 121

How should Christians view secular science? In what ways does properly understanding nature affect the way we live? John Mark Kuhns, a teacher at Faith Builders Christian School, has a record of purs…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

Lessons from Church History

Episode 120

Why are the early church beliefs important today? How can studying early church writings help to clarify scripture for us? In this episode, David Bercot shares the most important lessons that he has …

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

Doubting Anabaptism

Episode 119

Joel Martin shares his story in this episode about deciding to stay Anabaptist. As a youth, Joel was discontented with the level of spiritual life that he saw in Anabaptist churches and planned to le…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

Investing in Your Church

Episode 118

How can an individual help to strengthen their church? How can we help people to begin to love their church? In this episode, Val shares his heart for the local church and gives practical direction f…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago