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Ed Stetzer — February 16, 2026
When I preach at a church, I often share some observations that might be helpful to others. I call this “Sunday Journeys.” Bethlehem Baptist...
Kyle Strobel — January 14, 2026
One of the more prophetic and penetrating books I remember reading in the early years of my biblical and theological education is an often-ignored...
Ed Stetzer — December 22, 2025
One thing that’s become clear over the last decade is that discipleship has not held the central place it should in the life of the church. Many...
Ed Stetzer — December 12, 2025
This post was taken from Ed Stetzer’s article shared on Church Leaders in September. This weekend, I published an article in USAToday, extolling...
Eric Oldenburg — May 09, 2025
In today’s Christian culture, we can sometimes get the idea that there is “the right way” or “the best way” to share Jesus with someone. There are...
Sean McDowell — September 04, 2024
One difficult lesson I have learned in apologetics and evangelism is to identify the question beneath the question. To be honest, I have spent...
Sean McDowell — August 26, 2024
I love having conversations with people who see the world differently than me. If we treat people with kindness, charity and show a genuine...
William Lane Craig — August 23, 2024
Why didn't Saul of Tarsus find the evidence for the Resurrection convincing?
Sean McDowell — August 14, 2024
Do you want to make a lasting impact in the lives of other people? What is the best strategy to do this? It's simple. Ask questions. That's what...
Sean McDowell — August 07, 2024
We live in an angry and divided culture. This is true for politics, ethical issues, religion, and even sports. As a result, many people fear...
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 21, 2023
My colleague and Think Biblically co-host, Sean McDowell, has a new book out on deconstruction. Check out this quick interview and consider getting...
Octavio Esqueda — April 15, 2022
The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are the most crucial events of the Christian faith. Both events are united and make our salvation...
La muerte y resurrección de Jesucristo son los eventos más trascendentales de la fe cristiana. Ambos acontecimientos están unidos y hacen posible...
Kenneth Berding — February 22, 2022
My wife is remarkably hospitable — far more than I. For ten straight years at her instigation, we invited all of my enrolled college students over...
Sean McDowell — February 01, 2022
People often ask me why I went through a period of doubt and yet remain a Christian. In other words, why did I deconstruct my faith and yet not...
Mitch Glaser — November 23, 2021
Life is replete with contrasts — especially as we approach Thanksgiving. Recalling the glorious refrain of King David in Psalm 136, "Give thanks to...
Greg Koukl — November 17, 2021
In spiritual conversations, landmines abound. That’s why talking with others about controversial, volatile topics like the gospel can be scary. I...
Kenneth Berding — November 11, 2021
Not every door that appears to be open is an open door. And not every door that appears to be closed is a closed door. Just because a ministry...
David Horner, Deborah Horner — September 21, 2021
This post includes the testimony of Debbie Horner, wife of faculty member Dave Horner, whose family was transformed during the Jesus Movement. The...
Kenneth Berding — September 11, 2021
Twenty years ago, my wife and I were living with our two daughters in a suburb on the northern edge of New York City. The shock waves from the two...
Kenneth Berding — July 19, 2021
This morning I talked with someone who was describing some items on their bucket list. A “bucket list,” if you don’t know the term, is “a list of...
Octavio Esqueda — January 16, 2020
Últimamente he escuchado con bastante frecuencia a muchos líderes cristianos afirmar que la fe en Cristo es lo más importante de todo y que todo lo...
Octavio Esqueda — April 15, 2019
This post stems from the Kern reading group on Faith, Work and Economics at Talbot, a small group comprised of Talbot and Crowell faculty that...
Octavio Esqueda — October 24, 2018
El término “evangelio” es muy importante ya que resume el mensaje central del cristianismo. Esta palabra tiene su origen en el griego εὐαγγέλιον [...
Thaddeus Williams — October 31, 2017
The 16th century church was in dire need of a Reformation. What about today, a half millennium later? Is the 21st century church due for another Reformation, a Re-Reformation? Professor Williams shares his thoughts ...