Michael Easley inContext

Alan Barnhart, CEO of Barnhart Crane and Rigging joins Michael to discuss Biblical stewardship and kingdom giving. Links Mentioned: Barnhart Crane and Rigging Company Grove Group Kingdom Companies Group National Christian Foundation Cumberland Trust To read the full show notes, click here.

Dr. Charles Dyer joins Michael to discuss experiencing the land of the Book and God’s perfect purpose for Israel. Links Mentioned: Experiencing The Land of The Book by Dr. Charles Dyer The Christian Travelers’ Guide to The Holy Land by Dr. Charles Dyer To read the full show notes, click here.

Dr. J. Carl Laney joins Michael to discuss the Christians true homeland and why every believer should travel to Israel. Links Mentioned: Every Man’s Bible Commentaries from Moody Publishers Laney’s Israel Guide by J. Carl Laney Carl Laney’s Website To read the full show notes, click here.

Samuel Smadja joins Michael to discuss The Holy Land and The Value of Biblical Archaeology. Links: Sar-el Tours Israel and The Middle East- TBN Israel Trinity Broadcasting Network To read the full show notes, click here.

Paul E. Miller joins Michael to discuss his book, A Praying Church, and the true purpose and priority of a prayer meeting. Links: A Praying Church by Paul E. Miller An Open Letter to a Prayerless Church by Paul E. Miller SeeJesus Website Handbook to Prayer by Kenneth Boa Interludes by Michael Easley Valley of Vision by Arthur G. Bennett To read the full show notes, click here.

Hannah Stolze joins Michael to discuss her book, Wisdom Based Business, and how to serve God and advance His kingdom in business. Links Mentioned: Wisdom Based Business by Hannah J. Stolze Why is Wisdom a Woman in Proverbs? Ask Dr. E Proverbs 31 Isn't About a Woman?! Ask Dr. E To read the full show notes, click here.

Former Vice President Mike Pence discusses his book, So Help Me God, and what it looks like to live faithful to God in our political landscape. Links: Advancing American Freedom So Help Me God by Mike Pence To read the full show notes, click here.

Todd Peterson joins Michael to discuss our identity as believers regardless of our jobs and being a generous giver. Links Mentioned: Illuminations Website To read the full show notes, click here.

Daniel Ramsey joins Michael to discuss his job growth at Ramsey solutions and how he abides in Christ daily. To read the full show notes, click here.

Dave and Daniel Ramsey join Michael to discuss the importance of intentional leadership transitions and keeping healthy relationship boundaries. To read the full show notes, click here.

Dave Ramsey joins Michael to discuss leadership transitions and what makes a business stand the test of time. Links Mentioned: Ramseysolutions.com Read the full show notes here.

Dr. James Coakley joins Michael to discuss his new book, 14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy The Bible, and how to re-engage with scripture. Links Mentioned: 14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy The Bible by Dr. James Coakley The Moody Bible Commentary by The Faculty at Moody Bible Institute The Moody Handbook of Messianic Prophecy by Michael Rydelnik and Edwin Blum Living by The Book by Howard Hendricks and William Hendricks Grasping God’s Word by J Hayes and J Duvall Holiness to the Lord by Allen Ross Read the full show notes here.

Dr. John Dyer joins Michael Easley to discuss his book, People of The Screen, and the role of evangelicals in Bible Software. Resources Mentioned People of The Screen by Dr. John Dyer From The Garden to The City by Dr. John Dyer Reading The Bible in The Digital Age Interview Habits and Hermeneutics of Digital Bible Readers by Dr. John Dyer Read the full show notes here.

Dr. Peter Orr joins Michael to discuss the encouragement all pastors need and his book, Fight For Your Pastor. Links Mentioned: How to Crush Your Pastor by Dr. Peter Orr Fight For Your Pastor by Dr. Peter Orr Exalted Above The Heavens: The Risen and Ascended Christ by Dr. Peter Orr Four Ways to Help Save Your Pastor From Burnout by Dr. Peter Orr What if I Differ With My Pastor on Politics? By Dr. Peter Orr The Crisis Facing Our Pastors by Dr. Peter Orr Read the full show notes here.

Richard E. Simmons III joins Michael to discuss his book, Reflections on The Existence of God and the importance of evidence based belief. Links Mentioned: Reflections on The Existence of God by Richard E. Simmons III Remembering The Forgotten God by Richard E. Simmons III The Closing of The American Mind by Allan Bloom Reliable Truth by Richard E. Simmons III Read the full show notes here.

Dennis and Barbara Rainey join Michael to discuss their book ‘Our Story’ and what a marriage devoted to Christ looks like. Read the full show notes here. Links Mentioned: Our Story by Dennis and Barbara Rainey Moments Together for Couples by Dennis and Barbara Rainey

Alisa Childers, author of Live Your Truth And Other Lies, joins Michael in the studio to discuss objective truth and the challenges presented with the rise of social media. Read the full show notes here. Resources Mentioned: Live Your Truth and Other Lies by Alisa Childers Saving Leonardo by Nancy Pearcey Total Truth by Nancy Pearcey The Candle of The Lord by Phillips Brooks The Rise and Triumph of The Modern Self by Carl Trueman Strange New World by Carl Trueman Emotions: Can You Trust Them by James Dobson

This is our last episode for 2022. We'll be back on January 17, 2023. In the meantime you can always hop over to another Michael Easley podcast. Check out Ask Dr. E or Michael Easley Sermons. Dr. Paul Copan joins Michael to discuss how to accurately interpret scripture and his new book, ‘Is God a Vindictive Bully?’ Resources Mentioned Paul Copan - Is God a Vindictive Bully? Paul Copan - Is God a Moral Monster? Paul Copan & Matt Flannagan - Did God Really Command Genocide? Read the full blog post here.

Jason Woodruff joins Michael to discuss the purpose and goal of The Pour Over and how neutral news benefits society. Resources Mentioned: How The Pour Over selects their stories How they write their Christian sections The Pour Over Read the full blog post here.

Harry Hutchison joins Michael to discuss his book, Requiem For Reality, and how critical race theory is negatively impacting our world. Resources Mentioned: Harry Hutchison - Requiem For Reality Anthony Esolen - No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men To read the full blog post, click here.

Dr. Calvin Beisner joins Michael to discuss the truth about climate change, caring for those in developing countries, and the issues threatening our world. To receive access to the study mentioned by Dr. Beisner, click here. -donate using the link above -include 'mines minerals' in the comments of the donation -check your email for access to this study Resources Mentioned: The Cornwall Alliance Brian Rosner How to Find Yourself: Why Looking Inward is Not the Answer Created to Reign Podcast Dorothy Boorse Loving The Least of These Climate Change and The Christian DVD Harvard Environmental Study Read the full blog post here.

Dr. Abner Chou joins Dr. Easley to discuss the Legacy Standard Bible and the importance of clear biblical translation. Resources Mentioned: MacArthur Study Bible Legacy Standard Bible Ask Dr. E: What Bible Should I Buy Ask Dr. E: What Bible Should I Buy Part 2 The Net Bible Blue Letter Bible Legacy Standard Bible Site Read the full blog post here.

Dr. Kenneth Boa joins Michael today to discuss praying the scripture back to God, why Christians struggle with prayer, and prayer in God’s image. "One of the components of prayer that I think is often overlooked is the ongoing process of practicing God's presence and using prayer as receptivity to beauty. I have become increasingly aware of how God approaches us through beauty as the connection between mystery and goodness. " Resources Mentioned: Kenneth Boa- Handbook to Prayer Kenneth Boa- Conformed to His Image Read the full blog post here.

Barbara Brand joins Michael to talk about building a relationship with God through prayer, and the imperative obedience we are called to as believers. It's not a matter of doing but instead a matter of being. We have a God who loves us and understands us. We can go before the throne of grace with confidence. We can have conversations with our Creator at all times. Check out the full blog post here.

Robert Morgan joins Michael to discuss biblical meditation. He shares what it is and why it is essential for our prayer life as believers. Meditation is not having your mind emptied. It's not having mantras or focusing simply on your breathing. It's filling our mind with scripture until we are not only thinking about scripture but thinking scripture. When we go further and find that our mind is actually thinking scripture, we've made some progress with biblical meditation. Resources Mentioned: Rob Morgan- Reclaiming The Lost Art Of Biblical Meditation Read the blog post here.

Cindy Easley, Michael's wife, joins him to talk about honest communication with the Lord and how the Lord always answers our prayers, just not in the way we would think. Resources Mentioned: Ken Boa- Handbook to prayer Andrew Murray- With Christ in the School of Prayer Mary Tileston- Joy and Strength Arthur G. Bennett- The Valley of Vision Check out the blog post that accompanies this episode here.

Mike Novotny, author of "What's Big Starts Small," joins Michael to talk through common distractions that may prevent us from realizing our growth and maturity in Christ. Learn more about Mike and find resources in our Show Notes.

This episode was originally recorded at Immanuel Bible Church in Springfield Virginia. Jim Traficant, Frank Finelli, and Jeremy Traficant share how God moved powerfully in the midst of multiple urgent health crises, weaving their stories together in ways that can only be called miraculous. "I've been to the brink of death three times and I want to tell you what I've learned:1. We can't do it ourselves.2. When all else is gone, Jesus is enough.3. Christ's death and resurrection were for you and me. No matter what we've done, no matter what's been done to us, no matter how far we might drift, we're just one step away. We're never beyond His grace....Sometimes you have to wonder if what's happening to you is really happening for you, no matter how it feels." Find more information & a link to the original recording of this episode in our Show Notes.

Alisa Childers began re-examining her faith after a jarring experience in an unexpected place left her questioning what she believed, and why. In this episode, she talks with Michael about rebuilding her faith intellectually through studying apologetics and hermeneutics. Alisa's newest book, "Live Your Truth and Other Lies," exposes five damaging lies that permeate our culture, both inside and outside the church. These lies generally feel good to hear, but ultimately leave us "anxious, exhausted, and self-obsessed." Learn more about Alisa and find show notes at https://michaelincontext.com/live-your-truth-alisa-childers/

Glad to have my dear friend Dr. Dave Gibson back on inContext today to talk about his new book, In My Father's Wake: How an Anxious Boy Learned to Love a Difficult Dad. Hardwon wisdom shrouded in humor, Dave's storytelling offers belonging, comfort, and a gentle challenge to any (many) of us who bear a father wound.

Dr. Dann Spader is back on inContext with a deep well of wisdom and practical encouragement for making disciples. A disciple is someone who follows Christ, is being changed by Christ, and is committed to the mission of Christ.A disciple-maker is someone who helps others follow Christ, helps others be changed by Christ, and helps others commit to the mission of Christ.When you fall in love with Jesus, you want to do what He told you to do. What's that? Go make disciples.It's not about a strategy, program, class, or curriculum. It's about imparting Jesus—the real Jesus—to people on the face of the earth.

Dr. Michael Lawson joins Michael to discuss discipleship, common barriers preventing healthy discipleship today, and how to foster communities where discipleship can thrive. Find notes and resources HERE.

Dennis Allen joins Michael to address key issues he's identified in his book, The Disciple Dilemma: Rethinking and Reforming how the Church does Discipleship. "We spend more time building churches than making disciples and Jesus told us to do the opposite. He said, you make disciples and I'll build the church." Learn more about Dennis and find resources from the episode in our Show Notes.

Brian Rosner joins Michael to talk about the modern age of individualism, and how our truest identity is actually found outside of one's self. From the Episode: "We're relational beings, we're storytelling beings, and we're also adoring beings. We look up as well as around and backward and forward to find ourselves. A lot of people who are not believers might think to themselves, 'well, I don't really look up,' but I think there is this irrepressible urge in all humans to look beyond themselves to something bigger than themselves." Find resources and learn more about Brian in our Show Notes.

Parents, this is the help you've been looking for. Founder and CEO of Foundation Worldview, Elizabeth Urbanowicz, joins Michael to highlight some of the greatest challenges parents face today and to offer practical resources to help them teach their children how to navigate our cultural context through a Christian worldview.

In March 2022, today's guest, Morris Proctor, delivered a remarkable expository sermon on Jesus' prayer in Gethsemene at Michael's church, Stonebridge Bible Church. Morris returns to inContext today for a discussion on discipleship and Bible teaching. Find resources mentioned in this episode at michaelincontext.com

Jen Oshman (Author, podcaster, and veteran in women's ministry & missions) joins Michael to talk through the ways we're being shaped by social media and culture, and how to navigate these influences responsibly. Learn more about Jen and find resources she mentions in our Show Notes.

How do you approach prophecy? How do you apply prophetic literature to our day? Steve Miller, author of "Foreshadows: 12 Megaclues that Jesus' Return is Nearer than Ever" joins Michael to offer practical insights on current events and Bible prophecy. Find more info in our Show Notes.

What does the next generation believe about abortion? Autumn Higashi joins Michael to discuss her incredible efforts as a leader in the pro-life generation. This episode was recorded before the Dobbs v. Jackson decision was announced, so you'll hear Autumn speaking from the perspective prior to Roe being overturned. As she says, however, the overturn of Roe v. Wade doesn't mean the work is over—it means it's more important now than ever. "Abortion is a lifelong decision and a lot of times it's made in a moment of fear. If we can help prevent that, that's what we want to do. The response must be: how can we support women to choose life?"

You're hopefully aware that the Supreme Court released a decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson case last week that overturned the 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade. Our friend Janet Parshall generously returned to inContext to help us think critically and biblically about what this decision really means and where we go from here. Michael Easley inContext is part of the Michael Easley inContext Ministry. We have two other podcasts: Michael Easley Sermons where you can hear biblical teaching from Dr. Michael Easley; and Ask Dr. E where Dr. E answers your biblical or theological questions in 10 minutes or less. You can find both podcasts wherever you're listening to inContext right now, or at michaelincontext.com. If this or any other episode of inContext brings up a question you'd like Dr. E to answer, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

Janet Parshall is back! In this episode, Janet and Michael discuss the cultural moment we find ourselves in and how we can (and should!) engage the culture and remain grounded in critical thinking and biblical truth. Janet also offers encouragement to parents in navigating the cultural bombardment against the values they're trying to instill in their children.

David Nasser joins Michael in the studio to share the incredible story of how God rescued his family from the Iranian revolution and revealed Himself to them.

Our Executive Producer, Hanna Seymour, is in the studio to interview Michael about his recent teaching series through Philippians: Joy No Matter What. Hanna asks Michael about major takeaways from the book of Philippians, including major themes, the epistle's role in scripture, and the personal impact that teaching through this book had.

Can you measure your carbon footprint? Can you explain how your carbon footprint impacts climate change? Do you know what the biggest contributors to climate change are? This episode is for you. E. Calvin Beisner and David Legates join Michael to give us an update on climate change in 2022.

Christopher Yuan joins Michael to talk about sexuality, identity, culture, and how Christian parents can support their children through issues of sexuality. We elevate our experience over truth. The real issue is not: what is male or female? The real, underlying issue is: what is truth? Truth, to the world, is what you feel or what you think. There's no objective truth anymore. That's how we've been living in Post-Modernity. When you get rid of God, you get rid of truth. When you get rid of God, you get rid of meaning, purpose, and identity. But what is the truth? It's a person, His name is Jesus.

Part 2 of our conversation with Mark David Hall about Christian Nationalism: what it is, what it isn't, and how Christians can and should engage our current culture and political landscape.

Mark David Hall returns to inContext for a discussion about his recent article: Tilting at Windmills: The "Threat" of Christian Nationalism. In this conversation, Mark and Michael discuss Christian Nationalism: what it is, what it isn't, and how Christians can and should engage our current culture and political landscape. About Mark David Hall Mark David Hall is the Herbert Hoover Distinguished Professor of Politics and Faculty Fellow in the Honors Program at George Fox University. He is also associated faculty at the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University and senior fellow at Baylor University's Institute for Studies of Religion. He has written, edited, or co-edited a dozen books on religion and politics in America and is a nationally recognized expert on religious freedom. Learn more about Mark here.

From the Path for Growth Podcast with Alex Judd, Michael sits in the guest's seat for this conversation about why and how to read the Bible. Don't miss this episode about Michael's journey to becoming a student and teacher of Scripture.

Natasha Crain joins Michael to discuss her book "Faithfully Different: Regaining Biblical Clarity in a Secular World" and to help us understand what it means to have a Biblical worldview—to have beliefs that line up with the Bible and to think and live accordingly.

If you've never considered traveling to Israel with Michael, this episode may change your mind. Meet Michael's favorite Israeli tour guide: Ronnie Cohen. In this episode, Michael and Ronnie discuss the winding road that led Ronnie home to Israel, the history of Israel and Palestine, and the God who created and orchestrated it all. Click Here to learn more about Michael's Biblical Tours or subscribe to our email updates to be among the first to know about his next trip to Israel!