Church Business Meetings, Bible Bargains & Fun Friday
this week Steve tackles the Unwritten Rules of Church Business Meetings. From the danger of saying, “This should go quick,” to debates over the thermostat, mysterious parliamentary procedure, and the unmistakable power of a wife standing in the back holding her purse, church people will recognize these immediately.
How to Answer Logan Paul—and Every “Good Person”—About Heaven
when Logan Paul was asked about his confidence that he would go to heaven, his answer sounded a lot like what millions of people would probably say: I’ve made mistakes, but I’m trying to be a good person.
Jews.com: Rabbi Kirt Schneider’s Bold Mission to Reach Jewish People for Jesus
Rabbi Kirt shares the extraordinary story of how he believes God called him to take the Gospel more directly into the Jewish community. That calling eventually led to an unexpected opportunity: acquiring the domain Jews.com and using it as the centerpiece of an evangelistic campaign now reaching into New York City.
Faith in the Real World
Steve also tackles an important question sparked by a listener comment: What’s the difference between sharing your faith and forcing your faith on someone? Looking at Jesus and the rich young ruler, Steve explains why genuine faith cannot be coerced—and why giving someone an opportunity to hear about Jesus is different from forcing belief.
The Unwritten Rules of Sunday School | Faith, Fun & Following Jesus
Steve debuts a brand-new Friday feature: The Unwritten Rules. First up: the 7 Unwritten Rules of Sunday School—from the person who says, “I know we’re out of time, but…” to the unexpected calling of the church’s newest Donut Ministry Director. And, of course, there’s the most sacred rule of all: that’s MY seat.
When Pastors Become Celebrities + The Spiritual War Against Israel | Jim Scudder Jr.
Steve takes a closer look at celebrity pastor culture and the dangers that can emerge when ministry success, influence, speaking opportunities, and public recognition begin separating pastors from the local churches they were called to serve.
Take Your Thoughts Captive: Faith, Culture & Renewing Your Mind
Steve starts with country music star Lainey Wilson and a message she recently shared about faith, our thought lives, gratitude, and the biblical call to renew our minds.
Why Christians Follow Some Old Testament Laws—but Not Others
Steve tackles those questions in Christian, Explain Yourself, looking at the difference between moral, ceremonial and civil laws in the Old Testament and how the New Covenant in Jesus helps Christians understand which commands apply today.
Robert Jeffress: Why Christians Shouldn’t Fear the Book of Revelation
Steve sits down with Pastor Robert Jeffress, longtime pastor of First Baptist Church Dallas and Bible teacher on Pathway to Victory, to talk about his book The Final Conquest, a verse-by-verse study of Revelation.
Reading vs. Studying the Bible: Why You Need Both
The show also tackles a commonly misunderstood teaching of Jesus: “turn the other cheek.” Does Jesus really expect Christians to remain passive when they’re mistreated? Steve looks at the context of the Sermon on the Mount and explains the important difference