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22 hours ago

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 returne...

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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 returne...

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Ep. 50 / C.S. Lewis, Logic and a Lasting Faith ► Mark Noll

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 returne...

6 days ago

42 minutes

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Ep. 49 / Inside the UN and the Fight for Religious Freedom ► Janet E. Buckingham

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 p...

1 week ago

40 minutes

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Ep. 48 / From Soviet Shadows to a Young Multicultural Church ► Johannes Reimer

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 ...

2 weeks ago

37 minutes

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Ep. 47 / Polycentric Mission and the Future of Global Evangelism ► Joe Handley

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 cont...

3 weeks ago

47 minutes

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Ep. 46 / The Alpha Revival: A Simple Way to Faith and Belonging ► Nicky Gumbel

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 ...

1 month ago

47 minutes

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Ep. 45 / Holy Disruption: When a Pope Washes Feet ► Michael Higgins (Part 2)

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 ...

2 months ago

36 minutes

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Ep. 44 / The Jesuit Disruptor: Understanding Pope Francis ► Michael Higgins (Part 1)

The power of Pope Francis's leadership lies not in doctrine changes but in his transformative approach to religious leadership itself. Dr. Michael Higgins, author of "The Jesuit Disruptor," reveals how Francis's humble Argentine beginnings and Jesuit formation shaped a pontiff who prioritizes mercy over legalism, authenticity over authority, and pastoral care over institutional preservation. Pope Francis emerged from the turbulent "dirty war" in Argentina with a deep commitment to serving th...

2 months ago

37 minutes

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Ep. 43 / Faith in the Public Square: The Cardus Institute Story ► Michael Van Pelt

When Michael Van Pelt and his colleague Ray Pennings founded Cardus twenty-five years ago, they had a revolutionary insight: politics follows culture, not the other way around. Starting with just $42,000, this Canadian Christian think-tank has grown into an $8 million organization that's become one of North America's most respected policy voices—all while maintaining an explicitly faith-based perspective in one of the world's most secular societies. Van Pelt reveals the secret to their unlik...

2 months ago

47 minutes

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Ep. 42 / Can Ancient Flames Ignite Modern Faith? ► Byron Klaus

Dr. Byron Klaus invites us into a fascinating exploration of Pentecostalism's remarkable journey from the margins to becoming the largest segment of global Protestantism. As former president of the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and a respected Pentecostal scholar, Klaus brings both academic insight and personal experience to this conversation about a movement that has fundamentally reshaped Christianity worldwide. We begin by tracing Pentecostalism's origins to the "theological wind...

3 months ago

37 minutes

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Ep. 41 / Bridging Catholic and Evangelical Spirituality ► Ronald Rolheiser

Father Ronald Rolheiser, renowned Catholic theologian and best-selling author, offers profound insights into Christian spirituality that transcend denominational boundaries. When asked to define spirituality, Rolheiser provides both practical and theoretical frameworks: "Spirituality is the game, not just the rulebook," he explains, describing it simply as "what we do with our spirit" – how we channel the deep longing within us. A fascinating distinction emerges between "Jesus" and "Christ" ...

3 months ago

40 minutes

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Ep. 40 / Balancing Christian Values and Public Service ► John McKay

What does it take to serve faithfully for 27 years in politics while maintaining your Christian convictions? John McKay's remarkable journey through nine successful elections as a Liberal Member of Parliament provides a masterclass in navigating the often turbulent waters where faith and politics intersect. McKay's career demonstrates the delicate balance of standing firm on core principles while engaging constructively with colleagues across the political spectrum. When asked what sustained...

3 months ago

31 minutes

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Ep. 39 / Ancient Traditions and the Art of Spiritual Friendship ► Norm Allen

What happens when a fired youth minister transforms his pain into a forty-year exploration of spiritual friendship? Norm Allen's remarkable journey reveals pathways to deeper connection with God and others that many evangelicals have missed. After being unceremoniously dismissed in 1983, Allen faced a crucible moment—bitter, angry, and uncertain about his future. Rather than staying trapped in resentment (he eventually burned his journal of complaints), Allen discovered his unique gift for l...

3 months ago

48 minutes

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Ep. 38 / God Never Loses a Generation: Insights in Finishing the Task ► Lisa Pak

What happens when heritage, calling and global vision converge in one leader's life? Dr. Lisa Pak's story offers a compelling answer. Born in Toronto to Korean immigrant parents, Lisa's journey defies conventional paths. Though academically driven toward medicine, a teenage encounter with Ecclesiastes sparked an existential question that redirected her life: "What lasts longer than the body? The soul." This realization set her on an unexpected path to ministry—one that would eventually lead...

3 months ago

44 minutes

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Ep. 37 / A Surprising Revival: How Young Britons Are Rediscovering Faith ► Gavin Calver

Is the United Kingdom truly a spiritual graveyard, or are we witnessing the first signs of an unexpected revival? Gavin Calver, CEO of the Evangelical Alliance UK, reveals compelling evidence that challenges the narrative of Britain's religious decline. While headlines focus on empty pews, something remarkable is stirring beneath the surface. Gen Z is twice as likely to believe in God as their Gen X parents. Bible sales have surged 87% in five years. Two million more people attend church now...

4 months ago

46 minutes

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Ep. 36 / Faith Without Borders: The Radical Reach of the Pentecostal Church ► David Wells

What happens when spiritual passion meets thoughtful engagement? Rev. Dr. David Wells, General Superintendent of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, takes us on a remarkable journey through the explosive growth of the Pentecostal movement from its humble beginnings to becoming the largest Protestant movement worldwide. Against the backdrop of increasing secularization, Wells reveals a surprising counter-narrative: Pentecostal churches are experiencing "incremental growth" with "record leve...

4 months ago

39 minutes

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Ep. 35 / Land as Relative: The Gospel through Indigenous Eyes ► Ray Aldred

What happens when Indigenous spirituality meets Christianity? For Rev. Dr. Ray Aldred, Director of Indigenous Studies at Vancouver School of Theology, this intersection has been both painful and profoundly illuminating. Ray's story begins with generational trauma - a grandmother lost to alcoholism, a murdered uncle, experiences of racism that as a child he simply thought were "how it is with everybody." His journey through addiction to Christian faith, and eventually to deeper healing, revea...

4 months ago

39 minutes

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Ep. 34 / The Evolution and Global Impact of Evangelicalism ► David Bebbington (Part 2)

David Bebbington, the world's foremost scholar on evangelicalism, returns for a second illuminating conversation that dives deep into the global evolution and remarkable growth of the evangelical movement. Starting with his observations on evangelicalism's consistent characteristics worldwide, Bebbington explains how the movement maintains its core identity across vastly different cultural contexts. He makes a compelling case for retaining the term "evangelical" despite political association...

4 months ago

31 minutes

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Ep. 33 / The Evangelical Quadrilateral and the History of a Movement ► David Bebbington (Part 1)

What exactly makes someone an evangelical Christian? Dr. David Bebbington, whose work has become the definitive framework for understanding this global movement, joins us to unpack the rich history and defining characteristics of evangelicalism. Prof. Bebbington's "quadrilateral" – emphasizing the Bible, the Cross, conversion, and activism – has become the most widely cited definition of evangelical identity since its introduction in 1989. In this illuminating conversation, he traces how eva...

5 months ago

35 minutes

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Ep. 32 / From Orphaned to Ordained: A Story of Evangelicalism in Africa ► Goodwill Shana

Against all predictions, Africa has become the world's fastest-growing center of Christianity. Rev. Dr. Goodwill Shana, Executive Chair of the World Evangelical Alliance and prominent Zimbabwean pastor, brings us inside this remarkable transformation while sharing his own unlikely journey from orphaned boy to global church leader. Growing up fatherless during Zimbabwe's colonial period, Dr. Shana initially pursued law driven by a passion for justice. Despite the injustices around him, a whit...

5 months ago

36 minutes

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Ep. 31 / Outreach on the Inside with Prison Fellowship Canada ► Stacey Campbell

What happens to people after they're sentenced and the news cycle moves on? In this profound and eye-opening conversation, Stacey Campbell, President and CEO of Prison Fellowship Canada, pulls back the curtain on a world most of us never see. Stacey's remarkable journey began at just 15 years old when a chance connection with Prison Fellowship in its early days planted seeds that would later bloom into her life's calling. Now, with over 15 years of leadership, she offers rare insights into C...

5 months ago

36 minutes