Michael Easley inContext

Author and founder of LifeWise Academy, Joel Penton, joins Michael to discuss the vital need for Christian education in public school. Links mentioned: LifeWise Academy During School Hours by Joel Penton To read the show notes, click here.

Janet Parshall joins Michael to discuss current issues in American politics and unfortunate divisions in the church. Links Mentioned: In The Market with Janet Parshall Read the show notes here.

Dr. Meg Meeker joins Michael to answer your questions about parenting, discipline, and the importance of having a strong father figure. Links Mentioned: Strong Fathers Strong Daughters by Dr. Meg Meeker Simple Discipline That Works The Institute For Research and Evaluation on Transgender Issues To read the show notes, click here.

Author Jeff Kinley joins Michaels to discuss his book, God’s Grand Finale, and what we need to know about the return of Christ. Links Mentioned: God’s Grand Finale by Jeff Kinley As it Was in The Days of Noah by Jeff Kinley To read the show notes, click here.

Michelle Diamond joins Michael to discuss proper stewardship of the assets God blesses us with. What legacy will you leave? Links Mentioned: The Cumberland Trust Read the show notes here.

Ralph Weitz joins Michael to talk about a lifetime of teaching people about stewarding God’s gifts to us. Links Mentioned: Your Finances in Changing Times by Larry Burkett Battlefields and Blessings Series by Jane Cook To read the full show notes, click here.

Ron Blue, the father of biblically based finance, joins Michael to talk about Biblical financial wisdom to last a lifetime. Links Mentioned: The Ron Blue Institute Master Your Money by Ron Blue Splitting Heirs by Ron Blue Generous Living by Ron Blue To read the full show notes, click here.

Dr. Erwin Lutzer, author of No Reason to Hide, joins Michael to discuss culture wars and standing firm in the truth. Links Mentioned: No Reason to Hide by Dr. Erwin Lutzer We Will Not Be Silenced by Dr. Erwin Lutzer To read the full show notes, click here.

Dr. David T. Lamb, author of The Emotions of God, joins Michael to discuss a right view of God’s emotions through the lens of Scripture. Links Mentioned: Get 30% off The Emotions of God by Dr. David T. Lamb using code: CONTEXT until July 11, 2023 God Behaving Badly by Dr. David T. Lamb The Story of God Bible Commentary by Dr. David T. Lamb Prostitutes and Polygamists by Dr. David T. Lamb To read the full show notes, click here.

Nancy Pearcey joins Michael to discuss her upcoming book, The Toxic War on Masculinity, and how society needs to change. Links Mentioned: The Toxic War on Masculinity by Nancy Pearcey Total Truth by Nancy Pearcey Saving Leonardo by Nancy Pearcey Half The Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn To read the full show notes, click here.

Dr. Kevin Zuber joins Michael to discuss his book, The Essential Scriptures, and how to better understand theology. Links Mentioned: The Essential Scriptures by Kevin Zuber Major Bible Themes by Lewis Sperry Chafer and John F. Walvoord Christian Theology by Millard J, Erickson The Moody Handbook of Theology by Paul Enns Basic Theology by Charles C. Ryrie To read the full show notes, click here.

Clarke Forsythe, author of Abuse of Discretion, joins Michael to discuss the value of protecting human life. Links Mentioned: Politics For The Greatest Good by Clarke Forsythe Abuse of Discretion by Clarke Forsythe ‘How Roe Happened’ at Grove City College Tearing Us Apart by Ryan T. Anderson and Alexandra DeSanctis A Culture of Life Starts With Turning The Other Cheek by Clarke Forsythe To read the full show notes, click here.

Mark David Hall joins Michael to discuss his book, Proclaim Liberty Throughout All The Land, and the importance of American history. Links Mentioned: Proclaim Liberty Throughout All The Land by Mark David Hall Did America Have a Christian Founding? By Mark David Hall What is Christian Nationalism Part 1 with Mark David Hall What is Christian Nationalism Part 2 with Mark David Hall Did America Have a Christian Founding? With Mark David Hall Land of Hope by Wilfred M. McClay Worldly Saints: The Puritans as They Really Were by Leland Ryken Dr. John Hannah’s Invitation to Theological Studies Series To read the full show notes, click here.

Dr. Phillip Cary joins Michael to discuss his book, The Nicene Creed: An Introduction, and Jesus, the begotten Son of God. Links Mentioned: The Nicene Creed: An Introduction by Dr. Phillip Cary Good News For Anxious Christians by Dr. Phillip Cary The Meaning of Protestant Theology by Dr. Phillip Cary Previous interview with Phillip Cary List of Books by Dr. Phillip Cary To read the full show notes, click here.

In this episode, Dr. Ed Blum joins Michael to help us understand how we got our english Bible. Links Mentioned: Canonicity Ask Dr. E To read the full show notes, click here.

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.