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The Way Home Podcast: Alexandra Hudson on Living as Christians in Modern Democracy

Today, we have Alexandra Hudson joining us on The Way Home podcast. Alexandra is a writer, popular speaker, and the founder of Civic Renaissance. We discuss her new book, The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves, the distinctions between civility and niceness, how we as Christians are to navigate modern politics, and how we are to aid in cultivating civility in modern society. If you want to know more about how to produce civility in your home and community or want to learn more about Alexandra’s work, then this episode is for you!

Show Notes

Alexandra Hudson’s Biography: Alexandra Hudson is a writer, popular speaker, and the founder of Civic Renaissance, a publication and intellectual community dedicated to beauty, goodness and truth. She was named the 2020 Novak Journalism Fellow, and contributes to Fox News, CBS News, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, TIME Magazine, POLITICO Magazine, and Newsweek. She earned a master’s degree in public policy at the London School of Economics as a Rotary Scholar, and is an adjunct professor at the Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy. She is also the creator of a series for The Teaching Company called Storytelling and The Human Condition. Her first book, The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves, is forthcoming from St. Martin’s press this October. She lives in Indianapolis, IN with her husband and children.

Guest’s Content: The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves(2023), Newsletter, Storytelling and The Human Condition(2023)

Facebook: Alexandra Hudson

Twitter/X: @LexiOHudson

Instagram: @alexandrahudson

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The Way Home Podcast: Mark Dance on Pastoral and Vocational Ministry

Today, we have Mark Dance joining us on The Way Home podcast. Mark Dance is the Director of Pastoral Wellness for Guidestone Financial Resources (SBC). He was a lead pastor and planter for 27 years before becoming an associate vice president at Lifeway, the director of pastoral development for Oklahoma Baptists, and the co-founder/leader of the Care4Pastors Network. Today, we discuss his new book Start to Finish: The Pastor’s Guide to Leading a Resilient Life and Ministry and how to maintain wellness over long-term ministry. If you want to know more about how to thrive in pastoral or vocational ministry or want to learn more about Mark’s work, then this episode is for you!

Show Notes

Mark Dance Biography: Mark Dance has served as a lead pastor/planter for 27 years before launching LifeWay Pastors, the Care4Pastors Network, and Oklahoma’s Ministry Pipeline. He currently serves as the Director of Pastoral Wellness for Guidestone Financial Resources. Dance speaks at conferences and seminaries, and regularly contributes to books, blogs, and magazines. Dr. Dance earned degrees from Howard Payne University (BBA), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (D.Min). Mark and Janet have two grown children and live in Dallas. They enjoy backpacking and leading ministry marriage conferences together across North America.

Guest’s Content:  Start to Finish: The Pastor’s Guide to Leading a Resilient Life and Ministry(2023), Blog, Sermons,

Facebook: Mark D Dance

Twitter/X: @markdance

Instagram: @markdance

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The Way Home Podcast: Jen Wilkin and J.T. English On What it Historically Means to be a Christian

Today, we have two returning guests on The Way Home Podcast. Jen Wilkin is a well-known bible teacher and speaker. She is the Executive Director of Family and Next Gen Ministries and Resources at The Village Church in the DFW area. J.T. English is the Lead Pastor at Storyline Church in the Denver area. He is also an author and an excellent pastor-scholar. Today, we discuss the history of Christian theology as well as the new book they have written together, You Are a Theologian. If you’d like to learn more about what the Church has believed about the Christian life across history, as well as J.T. and Jen’s work, then this episode is for you!

Show Notes

Jen Wilkin Biography: Jen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. She has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts. She is the author of several books and bible studies including In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character, and Better: A Study of Hebrews among many more. An advocate for Bible literacy, her passion is to see others become articulate and committed followers of Christ, with a clear understanding of why they believe what they believe, grounded in the Word of God.

J.T. English Biography: In April of 2020, JT English became the Lead Pastor at Storyline Church. Previously, he served as the pastor and founder of The Village Church Institute. He is the author of Deep Discipleship: How the Local Church Can Make Whole Disciples, and You are a Theologian: An Invitation to Know and Love God Well, co-authored with Jen Wilkin. He is also a co-founder of Training the Church and a co-host of the Knowing Faith Podcast. He received his ThM in Historical Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and PhD in Systematic Theology from Southern Seminary. He is married to Macy English, and they have two children.

Jen’s Content: You are a Theologian: An Invitation to Know and Love God Well(2023), Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands(2021), Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds (Second Edition)(2019), None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That’s a Good Thing)(2016), Abide – Bible Study Book with Video Access: A Study of 1, 2, and 3 John(2023), God of Deliverance – Bible Study Book: A Study of Exodus 1-18(2021), God of Freedom – Bible Study Book with Video Access: A Study of Exodus 19–40(2022), Better – Bible Study Book: A Study of Hebrews(2020), Podcast, Website

J.T.’s Content: Deep Discipleship: How the Local Church Can Make Whole Disciples(2020) , You are a Theologian: An Invitation to Know and Love God Well(2023), Podcast

Jen’s Socials:

Facebook: Jen Wilkin

X: @jenniferwilkin

Instagram: @jenwilkin

J.T.’s Socials:

Facebook: JT English

Twitter: @jt_english

Instagram: @jtenglish

If you like what we’re doing here on the podcast, with my books, and at The Land Center, I want to ask you to think about donating to The Land Center through Southwestern Theological Seminary. I also want to thank everyone for your general support in everything that we’re doing.

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Check out my new book on Christian unity! Agents of Grace is now available!

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The Way Home Podcast: Justin Brierly On the Decline of New Atheism

Today, we have Justin Brierley joining us on The Way Home podcast. Justin Brierley is a freelance writer, speaker, and broadcaster known for creating dialogues between Christians and non-Christians. Today, we discuss the origins and current decline of the New Atheist movement, as well as Justin’s new book, The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God. If you’d like to learn more about the rise of pro-Christian sentiments in academic circles, as well as Justin’s ongoing work, then this episode is for you!

Show Notes

Justin Brierly Biography: Through creative use of podcast, radio, print, video and social media, Justin aims to showcase an intellectually compelling case for Christianity, while taking seriously the questions and objections of skeptics. Justin has worked in radio, podcast and video for over two decades. Until April 2023 he was Theology & Apologetics Editor for Premier Christian Radio, and hosted the Unbelievable? radio show and podcast as well as the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast. Justin was also editor of Premier Christianity magazine from 2014-2018, for which he continues to contribute articles.  He currently co-hosts the Re-Enchanting podcast for Seen & Unseen and is a guest presenter for the Maybe God podcast. His next book The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God (Tyndale) will be published in Sep 2023. Justin is married to Lucy, a church minister in Surrey, and they have 4 amazing children – Noah, Grace, Jeremy and Toby. When he isn’t working in a professional capacity, you’ll find Justin involved in youth work and worship leading at church.

Guest’s Content: Re-Enchanting Podcast, Unbelievable ?: Why After Ten Years of Talking with Atheists, I’m Still a Christian (2017) , The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again(2023)

Facebook: Justin Brierley

X: @JusBrierley

Instagram: @justin.brierley

If you like what we’re doing here on the podcast, with my books, and at The Land Center, I want to ask you to think about donating to The Land Center through Southwestern Theological Seminary. I also want to thank everyone for your general support in everything that we’re doing.

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Check out my new book on Christian unity! Agents of Grace is now available!

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The Way Home Podcast: Sissy Goff on Raising Kids Through Stress and Anxiety

Today, we have Sissy Goff joining us on The Way Home podcast. Sissy Goff is the director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee.  Today, we discuss her new book The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too. If you have questions about what it looks like to be intentional about raising kids through anxiety and stress, or would like to learn more about Sissy’s work, then this episode is just for you!

Show Notes

Sissy Goff Biography: Sissy Goff, MEd, LPC-MHSP, is a prominent speaker and author on Christian counseling and the director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee. Since 1993, she has been helping girls and their parents find confidence in who they are and hope in who God is making them to be, both as individuals and as families. Since 1993, she has been helping girls and their parents find confidence in who they are and hope in who God is making them to be!

Guest’s Books: , Braver, Stronger, Smarter: A Girl’s Guide to Overcoming Worry & Anxiety(2019), Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World(2019), Brave: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Beating Worry and Anxiety(2021), The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too(2023)

Facebook: Sissy Goff

Twitter: @masonking

Instagram: @sissygoff

If you like what we’re doing here on the podcast, with my books, and at The Land Center, I want to ask you to think about donating to The Land Center through Southwestern Theological Seminary. I also want to thank everyone for your general support in everything that we’re doing.

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The Way Home Podcast: Karen Ellis on Advocating for Missions and Persecuted Christians

Today, we have Karen Ellis rejoining us on The Way Home podcast. Director of the Center for the Study of the Bible & Ethnicity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia. Karen is an expert in Christian religious persecution and an all-around delightful person! Today, we discuss her work advocating for missions, the historic role of racial and ethnic minorities in the field of missions, and her new children’s book Maria Fearing: The Girl Who Dreamed of Distant Lands. If you have questions about the history of missions, the current state of persecution in the mission field, or would like to learn more about Karen’s work, then this episode is just for you!

Show Notes

Karen Ellis Biography: Karen Ellis is the Director of the Center for the Study of the Bible & Ethnicity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia, as well as their Robert Cannada Fellow for World Christianity. She is the Director for The Edmiston Center, promoting practical theological reflection on the challenges, skills, and stories of local and global Christians who endure on society’s margins. She holds Master’s degrees from Yale University and Westminster Theological Seminary, and works as an advocate for the global persecuted church, raising awareness and promoting indigenous leadership in countries where Christianity is restricted or repressed. Karen is married to Dr. Carl F. Ellis, Jr.

Guest’s Content: Do Great Things for God (Series, 2021-2023),  Substack

Twitter: @K_A_Ellis

Instagram: @KA_Ellis

If you like what we’re doing here on the podcast, with my books, and at The Land Center, I want to ask you to think about donating to The Land Center through Southwestern Theological Seminary. I also want to thank everyone for your general support in everything that we’re doing.

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The Way Home Podcast: Natalie Runion on Staying in the Church Through Hurt

Today, we have Natalie Runion joining us on The Way Home podcast. Natalie is the Pastor of Women and Creative Pastor of Family Ministry at New Life Church. Today, we discuss her new book Raised to Stay: Persevering in Ministry When You Have a Million Reasons to Walk Away. If you have questions about what it looks like to persevere in ministry in the face of past abuse in the Church or would like to learn more about Natalie’s work, then this episode is just for you!

Show Notes

Natalie Runion Biography:  Natalie Runion is a Pastor’s Kid turned Pastor. Natalie serves as the Pastor of Women and Creative Pastor of Family Ministry at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado as well as the founder of the Raised to Stay ministry and Podcast. Natalie and her husband Tony and their sweet daughters love pursuing Jesus and ministering to the Church body even after all these years.

Guest’s Content: Raised to Stay: Persevering in Ministry When You Have a Million Reasons to Walk Away(2023), Podcast, Blog

Facebook:  Natalie Runion

Twitter: @NatalieRunion

Instagram: @raisedtostay

If you like what we’re doing here on the podcast, with my books, and at The Land Center, I want to ask you to think about donating to The Land Center through Southwestern Theological Seminary. I also want to thank everyone for your general support in everything that we’re doing.

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The Way Home Podcast: Jen Oshman on Welcoming People into your Church

Today, we have Jen Oshman joining us on The Way Home podcast. Jen is an author, missionary, blogger, and host of the All Things podcast. Today, we discuss the Church, how to be welcoming to others, and her new book Welcome: Loving Your Church by Making Space for Everyone.  If you have questions about what it means to be welcoming to outsiders of all kinds or would like to learn more about Jen’s work, then this episode is just for you!

Show Notes

Jen Oshman Biography: Jen Oshman and her husband Mark served on the mission field in Okinowa, Japan and the Czech Republic for over fifteen years before being called back to the States. Jen and her husband currently serve in an Acts 29 church, Redemption Parker, in Parker, Colorado. She is the author of 3 books, including her new book Welcome: Loving Your Church by Making Space for Everyone. Jen blogs and hosts the All Things podcast. Jen and Mark have four daughters and continue to serve missions in a supporting role with Pioneers in Europe.

 

Guest’s Content: Blog, Podcast, Enough About Me: Find Lasting Joy in the Age of Self(2020), Cultural Counterfeits: Confronting 5 Empty Promises of Our Age and How We Were Made for So Much More(2022), Welcome: Loving Your Church by Making Space for Everyone(2023)

Facebook: Jen Oshman

Twitter: @jenoshman

Instagram: @jenoshman

If you like what we’re doing here on the podcast, with my books, and at The Land Center, I want to ask you to think about donating to The Land Center through Southwestern Theological Seminary. I also want to thank everyone for your general support in everything that we’re doing.

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Check out my new book on Christian unity! Agents of Grace is now available!

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The Way Home Podcast: Chad Poe on Preaching, Teaching, and Writing

Today, we have Chad Poe joining us on The Way Home podcast. Chad Poe is a pastor at Grace Bible Church, as well as the founder of the Throughline Cohort, helping individuals with their teaching and preaching. Today, we discuss speaking, writing, and pastoring, as well as his new book Esther: The Time is Now. If you have questions about preaching, teaching, writing, or would like to learn more about Chad’s work, then this episode is just for you!

Show Notes

Chad Poe Biography: Chad Poe is a speaker at YM360’s GENERATE camps and serves as the Lead Teaching Pastor at Grace Bible Church in Lake Jackson, Texas. Chad currently holds an M.Div. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Chad is the founder of the Throughline Cohort, where he aims to develop effective and efficient practices in Bible communicators at every level. Chad preaches God’s Word through storytelling and visual media to make Scripture clear for people of all ages enabling them to examine and apply Biblical truth to their everyday walks of life. Chad and his wife Hope have three sons and enjoy serving through whatever ministry they can!

 

Guest’s Content: Podcast, Hebrews: Jesus is Better(2022), Esther: The Time is Now(2023),  Blog

Facebook: Chad Poe

Twitter: @ChadPoe

Instagram: @chadpoe

If you like what we’re doing here on the podcast, with my books, and at The Land Center, I want to ask you to think about donating to The Land Center through Southwestern Theological Seminary. I also want to thank everyone for your general support in everything that we’re doing.

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Check out my new book on Christian unity! Agents of Grace is now available!

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The Way Home Podcast: Mason King On Spiritual Disciplines

Today, we have Mason King joining us on The Way Home podcast. Mason King is a gifted speaker, a leader, and a pastor at The Village Church. Today, we discuss his new book A Short Guide To Spiritual Disciplines. If you have questions about what it looks like to be intentional about our spiritual lives and to follow Jesus, or would like to learn more about Mason’s work, then this episode is just for you!

Show Notes

Mason King Biography: Mason serves as a pastor at The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas and serves as the Executive Director of The Village Church Intitute , Leadership Development, and Groups. Mason currently holds a D.Min. in Executive Leadership from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is completing a Ph.D. In Church History from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mason loves discipleship, reading, writing, teaching, and preaching about the goodness of God! Mason and his wife Carly have three kids and enjoy serving wherever they can at church!

Guest’s Content: Sermons, Articles, A Short Guide to Spiritual Disciplines: How to Become a Healthy Christian (2023), Blog

Facebook: Mason King

Twitter: @masonking

Instagram: @masonking

If you like what we’re doing here on the podcast, with my books, and at The Land Center, I want to ask you to think about donating to The Land Center through Southwestern Theological Seminary. I also want to thank everyone for your general support in everything that we’re doing.

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Check out my new book on Christian unity! Agents of Grace is now available!

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