There are several problems that man must deal with. None of those problems are greater than the problem of sin. What is sin? Why is it a big problem? How do we deal with it? All of those questions and more will be discussed. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

As a new missionary in Taiwan, Julie told the Superintendent of Morrison Academy she never planned on working at Morrison. Fast forward to today, she has worked at Morrison for 25 years in the roles of High School Counselor, Bible Teacher, Director of Advancement, Director of Boarding, Principal, and Superintendent. Julie has a passion for ensuring…

Phil Morgan joins us this week to wrap up our discussion for the month on God's omnipotence, His omniscience and His omnipresence. Phil brings a wealth of wisdom and years of experience studying God's word and it was a pleasure to have him contribute to this conversation! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!…

Steve Anderson has served as the Superintendent of Grace International School in Chiang Mai, Thailand, since 2018. He has provided visionary leadership and oversight to fulfill the school’s mission, vision, and values. Steve works closely with the school's Thai Director to ensure that the legal and operational functions of the school comply with th…

God is everywhere at all times. He's available to us wherever we may and whenever we may need Him. That concept, while simple on the surface, is amazingly comforting and important to understand! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Aaron earned his undergrad degree in preaching and Biblical studies from Ozark Christian College. He and Lindsay planted Discovery Christian Church in Davis, California, before coming to Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis as the lead pastor. Since he joined Traders Point in 2007, it has grown from 1,500 people in one location to more th…

The Bible begins with a display of the infinite power of God in the creation of all things. Throughout Scripture, God's power is on full display. As a child of His the is courage that comes from knowing that God, the All Powerful, is on our side. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

James Elliott has been the Director of ACSI Children’s Education Fund since 2019. He served in executive financial roles at AXA Advisors and New Life Ranch for 8 years before joining ACSI and was Director of Admissions and Director of Development, consecutively, at John Brown University from 2002 to 2011. James attended Christian schools in Colorad…

This is the first of 4 episodes that we will discuss about Who Is God, specifically the attributes of God. In this episode we will take a look at God and the truth that He knows all things. That should not be a scary thing for His people, but a comforting thought. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!…

LIn Green is the author of Enough with the Secrets, Mama: An Immigrant Woman’s Story of Overcoming Failure, Equipping Women with the Skills Needed to Enjoy a Fruitful Life Free of Maternal Heartache. Lin Green is a writer, advocate, blogger, and public speaker based in Orlando, Florida. As a community advocate with a background in criminal justice,…

Dr. Jim Drexler is the Dean of the Graduate School of Education at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA. He attended Covenant from 1975 to 1979 and worked in admissions from 1979 to 1981. He has been on faculty at Covenant for 21 years. All four of his children graduated from Covenant. His wife, Sara (Belz), graduated from Covenant in 1978 and,…

We are very excited to have our wives join us this week! We're going to pose a few questions to them specific to their roles as wives and mothers. This wraps up our discussion for the month of March dedicated to the family. We'll be off next week but will be back on April 7 for a brand new episode on a brand new topic! Questions for us? Send us a T…

Dr. J.K. Stevens retired in 2018 but continues contributing to Christian education as the Director of Biblical Worldview Formation at Heritage Christian School in Indianapolis. Before this, he was the Executive Minister at the Christian Church of Clarendon Hills in Illinois, focusing on organizational development and strategic planning. For 25 year…

In this episode we discuss what the Bible has to say to parents and to children. What God expects from them and what their responsibilities are. The roles are simple in what God says, but can be tricky to apply. Join us as we discuss ways to go about being a parent and a child as God would have us to be. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!…

Joe Meyer serves as the chair of the board of trustees at The Oaks Academy and has been a board member since 2017. He worked for Indiana University Health for nine years, most recently as senior vice president of System Operations. While there, he led diverse teams supporting clinical care, including supply chain, lab services, public safety, and s…

What does the Bible have to say about the role of the wife within the family? Listen and study along with us as we discuss that topic. The roles of the family are outlines by God, including the wife, her relationship with her husband. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Dr. Paul Conn is the President and Chancellor of Lee University, having served for thirty-four years since 1986. Under his leadership, enrollment grew from 1,000 to over 5,000, and the campus expanded significantly. Dr. Conn earned an M.A. and Ph.D. in psychology from Emory University, spent three years at Harvard as a postdoctoral student, and was…

This is the first episode in our series on the Family. We will spend time discussing the husband and his role within the family. God has some things for the husband to consider when it comes to his place within the family as well as his relationship with his wife. Join us in this biblical discussion about the family. Questions for us? Send us a Tex…

Matthew is the CEO of Sinapis, a global network that empowers entrepreneurs in 15 frontier market nations to establish businesses that create jobs, boost the economy, and inspire spiritual renewal. Sinapis provides training, mentorship, access to capital, and an ongoing global support network of over 3,000 alumni. Matthew has a passion for helping …

Chase Beyers preaches for the church of Christ in Fishers, IN and was kind enough to join us this week to wrap up our February discussion on developing healthy and lasting spiritual daily habits. If you haven't listened to the first 3 episodes on this topic, they are available and we would encourage you to take a few minutes to listen to those as w…

Chris is a CPA and partner with CapinCrouse, LLC a division of CRI Advisors, LLC. CapinCrouse is a full-service public accounting firm that focuses on serving the not-for-profit industry. Chris has almost 20 years of experience providing audit and consulting services to a variety of nonprofit organizations. Chris’s current volunteer efforts include…

This week we talk about developing the daily habit of meditation, on God and on His word. What is and what it is not when it comes to biblical meditation. Why it is important, and how to develop this difficult habit in a distracting world. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Timothy Wiens has spent 33 years in education as a history teacher, coach, dean, assistant principal, head of school, and college professor. He led independent Christian schools for 17 years and served as Co-chair of the Peabody Professional Institute for Independent School Leadership, and as a lecturer at Vanderbilt University for seven years. He …

This week we continue our discussion of creating good spiritual daily habits. We follow up prayer with Bible study. The importance of developing habits of study in order to stay connected to God. Prayer is a way that we can speak to God, and Bible study is a way for God to speak to us. It is an important piece of our realtionship with Him. Question…

Laura Grammer has been the Head of School at The Oaks Academy Middle School since 2001. She holds a master's degree in educational leadership from Covenant College and has dedicated 34 years to the field of education. Laura has taught in both the Chicago Public Schools and Indianapolis Public Schools, where she was honored with the Indianapolis Pub…

Join us as we discuss the importance of developing strong spiritual habits. One such important habit being daily prayer. Prayer is a connection that we have with God, and a vital part of our relationship with Him. Why are prayer habits important, and how can we begin to develop them? Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!…

Brian Mueller has been president of Grand Canyon University since 2008, transforming a struggling institution into a leader in higher education. He has reinvigorated GCU’s academic programs to focus on high-growth fields like computer science and engineering. By developing operational efficiencies, he has kept tuition frozen on the Phoenix campus f…

We're really excited about our plans for 2025 and hope you'll join us each week! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Dr Dennis Kilama is a Council member of The Gospel Coalition Africa. He has served as a lecturer and the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Africa Renewal University in Uganda, an evangelical University equipping leaders to transform society. Dennis is an ordained minister under the Baptist Union of Uganda and has served as senior pastor of Lugogo Baptist C…

This week is part 2 of our look back to some of our favorite episodes from 2024. Thank you to everyone who has listened this past year. It is our hope and prayer that this podcast has encouraged you to continue growing in your relationship with God and with one another. Be sure to check back next week for a preview of the plans for 2025! Questions …

Dr. Jeff Myers is the president of Summit Ministries and a respected authority on youth leadership development in America. He is an educator and entrepreneur who captures audiences with humor and insight from a Christian worldview through his speaking engagements and media appearances. Dr. Myers has authored 18 books, including "Understanding the F…

We discussed a lot of important topics over the course of 48 episodes in 2024! This week and next week we're going to take a look back and highlight a few of those episodes that really stood out to us. Thank you to everyone who joined us throughout the year and we look forward to 2025 on Cultivating Growth! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!…

Rob was born and raised in South Florida, experiencing a tumultuous childhood after his father was killed in an armed robbery when he was four. Raised by a single mother and later supported by an uncle, Rob struggled with anger until a friend introduced him to a youth group. There, he connected with Youth Minister Nate, who helped him draw closer t…

Dr. Russell Dawn currently serves as the twelfth president of Concordia University Chicago, a position he has held since his appointment in 2019. From 2012 to 2019, Dr. Dawn was part of the faculty in the Department of History and Political Thought at Concordia University Irvine in California. During his time there, he took on several administrativ…

In this episode we will talk about the resurrection of Jesus. The importance of it, and how we can grow in our appreciation and understanding of it. How it impacts us in so many different ways. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

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In this episode we will talk about the importance of the cross and our appreciation of it. Why and how that appreciation should grow. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Danny Smith has dedicated most of his life to ministry. He served as a youth pastor for 10 years and as a small group and discipleship pastor for 14 years at three different churches. While at Covenant, he taught Bible for 7 years and also coached girls' basketball and boys' and girls' golf. Currently, he is the Director of Lifeline Christian Missi…

Kindness, like joy, shouldn't be contingent on our circumstances and it also shouldn't just be something we do...it should be who we are! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

David Hoag, Ph.D., is the president of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU), which is the leading voice for Christian higher education. He has served as a board member of the CCCU and was most recently the president of Warner University, a CCCU institution in Florida, from 2016 to 2024. Dr. Hoag has shown his lifelong dedication…

Humility is an area that every single one of us can grow! It's hard to fully embody and manifest humility in all ways and at all times. But that is the expectation that God has of us and He sent His son to be the perfect example of how that's too be done! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Blair Milo is the Founding Director of the Center for Talent & Opportunity at Sagamore Institute and focuses her work on growing entrepreneurialism, local government and community innovation, and civic leadership. Projects at the Center build off the momentum Blair produced while serving as the first Secretary of Career Connections and Talent, a ca…

In this episode we will tackle the question about how we can, as a local church, grow. We will spend time talking about inward growth, edification. As well as talking about outward growth, evangelism. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Dr. Glenn Slater is originally from Dallas, Texas. He has been married for 45 years and has one daughter. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History, a Master of Arts in History, and a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University, Commerce. At the age of 46, he went back to school and earned a PhD in History from the…

In this episode we spend the time talking about growing in our attitudes of gratitude and thanksgiving. God has been gracious in His blessings, and if we can focus on those it will help in our own gratitude. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Matt and Melanie Reffeitt have built a strong life together, focusing on family, faith, and their careers. Matt is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty, while Melanie is a registered nurse at IU Health. Matt grew up in Indiana, spending much of his childhood in music ministry, and Melanie, originally from Canada, moved to Indiana as a te…

We took the podcast on the road! While in San Francisco, we spent some time studying from 1st and 2nd Timothy with Kalvin Johns and Josh Lewis. Specifically, we looked into these two letters, written by Paul, identifying charges that he gave to his dear friend Timothy as an evangelist. I apologize for the poor audio quality...we did the best we cou…

In July 0f 2024, Dr. Daniel Overdorf became the eight president of Johnson University. In 2005, he joined Johnson University as a faculty and held roles such as Professor of Ministry Leadership, Director of Preaching Programs, and Dean of the School of Christian Ministries. From 1995 to 2005, he worked as a minister in churches in Illinois and Geor…

Jason Van Curen earned his undergraduate and master's degrees in ministry from Kentucky Christian University. Along the way, he also earned master's degrees in family counseling and K-8 education. Seventeen years ago, he and his wife, Tisha, moved from Michigan to Avon, IN, to enroll our children in Kingsway Christian School. Jason became the schoo…

Vanessa Cheng has been the Executive Officer of the Australian Association of Christian Schools (AACS) since 2020. Prior to accepting that role, she was a Christian school teacher and a policy advisor in the Victorian Departments of Education, and Premier and Cabinet. She also worked as a political advisor to a federal senator, and served as a seni…