‘Do you struggle with doubt in a noisy, uncertain world? You’re not alone and there is a way ahead’.

Brent talks with Dr Sean Cortopassi about his new Redemption Press book ‘The Way Ahead: Walking Together in Faith Through the Spiritual Trials of Our Time’.

Sean has served more than 16 years in federal service, including leadership roles focused on mission impact and public service. He’s an ordained non-denominational Christian minister with a Doctorate in Theology and an MS in Political Science and Cybersecurity.

• (1:05) Ministry and Cybersecurity;
• (2:30) Faith doesn’t always roar;
• (4:55) Doubt;
• (8:50) Growing in faith;
• (11:40) Jesus;
• (13:55) The Hypostatic Union;
• (19:00) Post-modern spirituality;
• (22:10) The media;
• (25:10) Jesus in the media;
• (27:00) Spiritual Transformation.

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scortopassi.com/about/

www.amazon.com/Way-Ahead-Walking-Together-Spiritual-ebook/dp/B0GKKHJPSX

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Have you ever wanted to look over the shoulder of an expert apologist as he has conversations about faith?

Brent talks with Louis Markos about his new IVP book ‘My Apologetics Dinner: A Real-Life Socratic Dialogue’.

Louis is professor of English and Scholar in Residence at Houston Christian University where he holds the Robert H. Ray chair in humanities. He’s the author of a lot of books including ‘From Plato to Christ’.

• (1:00) What is an apologetics dinner party?
• (4:30) What is a Socratic dialogue?
• (8:30) Classics and apologetics;
• (11:00) Ancient Greeks and pursuasion;
• (13:30) C.S. Lewis and the Inklings;
• (14:45) Meaningful Conversations;
• (17:50) Beauty as an apologetic;
• (21:40) A favorite discussion in the book;
• (25:25) Hosting an apologetics dinner party.

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/www.amazon.com/My-Apologetics-Dinner-Party-Real-Life/dp/1514014440

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How can we get through when we feel lonely and confused? How can we live in this broken world?

Brent talks with Alan Noble about his new IVP book ‘To Live Well: Practical Wisdom for Moving Through Chaotic Times’.

Alan is Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, a fellow of the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics, and author of a number of books. Alan has published articles at ‘The Atlantic’, ‘The Gospel Coalition’, ‘First Things’ and ‘Christianity Today’.

• (0:50) ‘Winging it’;
• (2:20) A life of meaning;
• (3:25) Christian virtues;
• (5:10) Prudence;
• (11:30) Justice;
• (13:50) Fortitude;
• (16:20) Temperance;
• (19:25) Faith;
• (21:20) Hope;
• (23:45) Love;
• (24:20) Friendship;
• (26:00) Community.

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/www.oalannoble.com

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What does the wilderness mean to you? What have you learnt from it?

Brent talks with Noel Forlini Burt about her new IVP book ‘God in the Desert: A Spiritual Theology of Wilderness in the Old Testament’.

Noel explores Old Testament wilderness narratives in conversation with voices from church history.

Noel teaches widely in the intersection of biblical studies and spiritual formation. She’s the author of a number of books. She’s certified as a spiritual director and in spiritual formation.

• (0:50) Wilderness years;
• (3:00) Early Christians and the desert;
• (5:15) Wilderness in the Bible;
• (7:00) Hagar and Abraham;
• (9:30) Israel in the wilderness;
• (11:40) Elijah;
• (13:05) Monasteries and silence;
• (13:35) Hosea;
• (16:00) God in the wilderness;
• (18:15) Psalm 63;
• (19:45) Spiritual formation.

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www.amazon.com/God-Desert-Spiritual-Wilderness-Testament/dp/1514010305

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‘The difference between leaders who thrive and those who burn out isn’t talent or training – it’s rhythm’.

Brent talks with Gregory Woodard about his new book ‘Leadership from Within: Navigating the Path Toward Soul-Driven Success’.

Gregory has been active in Christian leadership for many years as a spiritual director and a life and friendship coach. He served 15 years as a navy chaplain, and seven years as a Marine and Army National Guardsman. Over his years as a military chaplain in deployed environments, Greg learned to live a holistically healthy life and to take care of himself in difficult spiritual leadership experiences.

• (1:05) The importance of rhythm in leadership;
• (2:15) What is soul care?
• (5:00) Being a chaplain;
• (7:30) Leadership styles and strong teams;
• (11:15) Introverts in leadership;
• (14:30) Spiritual rhythms;
• (16:15) Spiritual disciplines;
• (17:10) Emotion and leadership;
• (19:00) Navigating difficult emotions;
• (22:40) Embracing vulnerability;
• (26:10) Physical rhythms.

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www.gregwoodard.com

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‘In an era marked by anxiety, polarization, and spiritual overload, many Christians are struggling to hear the voice of Jesus amid the noise of daily life’.

Brent talks with Rick Hamlin about his new book from Church Publishing called ‘Everlasting Jesus: 40 Days of Timeless Wisdom for Modern Living’.

Rick brings decades of experience to this work. He’s a former executive editor at ‘Guideposts’, and the author of a number of books.

• (1:00) Why write this book?
• (1:50) How do we slow down?
• (3:40) Hearing the voice of Jesus;
• (5:30) The Samaritan woman;
• (7:00) Learning to love our enemies;
• (9:00) Reading Scripture;
• (10:15) Money;
• (11:35) Work;
• (15:00) Lights;
• (20:50) Persistence in prayer;
• (22:55) Doubt.

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rickhamlin.com

/www.amazon.com/Everlasting-Jesus-Timeless-Wisdom-Modern/dp/1640658750

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Am I my body not just my soul?

Brent talks with Greg Allison and Joshua Farris about Greg’s article in ‘Christ Over All’ called ‘The Embodied Person: Why I Am My Body, Not Just My Soul’.

Dr. Greg Allison serves as Professor of Christian Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He previously taught at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. He has 18 years of ministry experience as a staff member of Campus Crusade. He’s the secretary of the Evangelical Theological Society. He’s the author of a number of books including ‘Embodied’.

Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian on Missio Mosaic. He’s the director and founder of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Driven Leadership.

• (1:30) Why has so little attention been given to the body in the soul-body discussion?
• (2:00) The embodied person view;
• (11:20) Why does Joshua prioritize the soul?
• (21:00) The intermediate state;
• (22:15) Beethoven.

Links mentioned in this episode:

christoverall.com/article/concise/the-embodied-person-why-i-am-my-body-not-just-my-soul/

www.sbts.edu/faculty/greg-r-allison/

soulscienceministries.com

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How do we help our children experience life at a slower pace?

Brent talks with Grace Pouch about her new IVP America book ‘Savoring Childhood: Practical Wisdom for Slowing Down’.

Grace is content manager for Renovare where she curates and produces resources for spiritual renewal. She previously served as a seminary professor and Christian education specialist for elementary school children.

• (0:50) Childhood is being violated;
• (2:00) Children growing up too quickly;
• (3:15) How can we slow things down?
• (5:10) A countdown;
• (6:50) Saying ‘no’ to our children;
• (8:00) Time machines;
• (9:40) Perseverance;
• (10:30) Schedules;
• (13:55) Information overload;
• (17:55) ‘Snail mail’;
• (18:30) Libraries;
• (20:30) Record players;
• (24:10) Animal friendships.

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savoringchildhood.com

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