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Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff, Preston Sprinkle — March 29, 2021
In part 2 of a discussion with Preston Sprinkle (Ph.D.), Tim and Rick ask Preston for insight on how Christians can be hospitable in disagreement...
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff, Preston Sprinkle — March 15, 2021
Dr. Preston Sprinkle (Ph.D.) joins Tim and Rick to discuss one of the more pressing issues facing the Church and Christian conviction – sexuality...
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Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — March 09, 2021
Walk through God’s word for seven days with the newly-released devotional based on Winsome Conviction. InterVarsity Press teamed up with our...
Shane Hurley, Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — March 01, 2021
Can a group of men who are racially diverse discuss taboo topics with respect and humility? Yes, and it’s happening at a local park in the heart...
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — February 15, 2021
Tim and Rick resume the discussion on “rhetorical trash” and consider four types of words that litter our rhetoric: words of outrage,...
Rick Langer — February 11, 2021
Rick Langer interviewed with Christianity Today to join other pastors and Christian leaders as they discussed the rising political divides in our...
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — February 01, 2021
Following the riot in the Capitol on January 6th, a photo of Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) went viral – he was cleaning up trash strewn across the floor...
Timothy Muehlhoff — January 21, 2021
How do we know Jesus was a woman? Answer: because, even after he was dead he had to get up and serve people. Some context may be helpful. I was...
Perry L. Glanzer, Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — January 19, 2021
We don't hear many people these days aspiring to "be gentle." Being gentle is often seen as weak and impractical, especially in harsh and...
Rick Langer — January 13, 2021
The only thing more difficult than discussing Christian convictions in the public square is discussing them with fellow believers...
In a time of intense polarization and provocation, is there any hope for a return to civility?...
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — January 04, 2021
A new year is upon us—2021! What practical changes can we make to be a little more charitable, civil and compassionate in our approach to others?...
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff, James White — December 28, 2020
We have made some progress on race in America, but we have so much farther to go, especially in regards to the ways racial inequity is...
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff, James White — December 14, 2020
For the past couple of months we’ve been consumed with the presidential election. Yet, we can’t let the issue of race fade into the background....
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — December 09, 2020
We are proud to announce that Rick Langer and Tim Muehlhoff’s book, Winsome Conviction: Disagreeing Without Dividing the Church, is available to...
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff, Joy Qualls — November 30, 2020
Dr. Joy Qualls, an expert in political and religious rhetoric, joins Tim and Rick to discuss how polarized news sources contribute to making us...
Timothy Muehlhoff — November 20, 2020
"How the Body of Christ Talks" Reviewed by Tim Muehlhoff, Professor of Communication, Biola University C. Christopher Smith, senior pastor of...
David French, Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — November 16, 2020
“Where do I fit politically?” That’s a question more Christians are asking as faith convictions feel at odds with party affiliations and partisan...
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — November 05, 2020
With Malice Towards None Tuesday, November 10th, 8–9:30 p.m. The 2020 election cycle has been one of the most contentious and divisive elections...
Votes for the next president have been cast and one thing is certain—somebody will be happy, and others disheartened. Can a friendship or...
David French, Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — November 02, 2020
Can winsomeness be a path to persuasion in today's political climate? What is "informed winsomeness"? David French, political commentator and New...
Timothy Muehlhoff — October 26, 2020
What do Christians owe others when we are met with incivility? Read what Tim has to say in this post at Christian Scholar's Review.
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — October 19, 2020
Popular speaker and author, Brene Brown, states: “It’s hard to hate people close up. So, move in.” Communication theorists note that what helps...
Rick Langer — October 16, 2020
Puzzled about voting? Download our guide to help clarify beliefs, values and convictions for the 2020 election. There are a multitude of voter’s...
A Conversation with Richard Mouw
Timothy Muehlhoff — October 14, 2020
How can Christians maintain their convictions and yet do so with compassion and empathy in public discourse? Tim Muehlhoff, and two other Biola...