Best Brian J Stephens Podcasts (2025)

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A Biblical worldview – Paul Helseth 50:14

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There is so much to unpack when it comes to identifying and answering questions about the Christian worldview. is God just? How do we explain The Trinity? What is God's relation to time? What exactly is Christian thought? Dr. Paul Helseth joins the show to discuss all of this, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give n…

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Theological questions being asked about the Christian faith – Rick Mattson 50:19

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If we've let go of God how do we find our way back? How do we explain The Trinity? These are just a couple of questions the next generation is asking. Apologetic specialist Rick Mattson joins the program to discuss this, explain how we should have skeptics in our lives as Christians, and much more. For Rick's book "Faith Is Like Skydiving": click h…

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How A Country Shrinks 26:11

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Countries rarely fall with a crash; they shrink by decisions that feel “reasonable.” We tell a real, policy-based story from Iran through the eyes of “Leila,” a student who watches her access to quality education get taken away. Then we hold up the mirror: when we say “I don’t care if vouchers hurt other kids,” are we starting down the same slipper…

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A heart for service – Richard Bahr 50:37

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How do we die to ourselves and come to a place of serving others? Bill welcomes back friend and author Richard Bahr who shares how he prays for people, the importance of doing things for the right reasons, and more. For Richard's book "Amazed" click here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…

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Monday afternoon mix – David Myles 50:15

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When it feels like life is collapsing around us it's important to exercise the power of letting go and trusting in God. Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Wyatt to see what Scripture says about this, talk about hope, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…

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20th Anniversary celebration with photographers Catherine Opie, Albert Watson, Pete Souza, Lynn Goldsmith, and Mary Ellen Matthews 56:51

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To celebrate 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments from past conversations with photographers Catherine Opie, Albert Watson, Pete Souza, Lynn Goldsmith, and Mary Ellen Matthews. These excerpts explore how they approach craft, capture truth, and use the camera to tell the stories that define us.…

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20th Anniversary celebration with photographers Catherine Opie, Albert Watson, Pete Souza, Lynn Goldsmith, and Mary Ellen Matthews 49:46

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To celebrate 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments from past conversations with photographers Catherine Opie, Albert Watson, Pete Souza, Lynn Goldsmith, and Mary Ellen Matthews. These excerpts explore how they approach craft, capture truth, and use the camera to tell the stories that define us. Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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A joyful heart = good medicine – Patrick Albanese | Know Jesus rather than know about him – J.D. Walt 50:06

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Bill is joined by friend Patrick Albanese to discuss Psalms 100 and God's incredible faithfulness. Later, Bible teacher J.D. Walt shares what we can learn from the book of Romans as he shares from his new book "Romans: From Sin Management to Love Unleashed". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversa…

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Ask the professor – Mark Muska 50:14

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We open up "Ask the Professor," as former Professor Mark Muska from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul joins Bill once again. Together, they take a look at Mark 1:15 and the idea of repentance, why God decided to make Saul king, if one can lose their salvation, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Cl…

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Slowness can transform our spiritual journey – A.J. Swoboda 50:17

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In our fast-paced world of outrageous headlines and knee-jerk reactions, we struggle to hear God's voice amid the noise. Despite constant connectivity, our lives lack true spiritual connection and depth. Professor and author A.J. Swoboda joins Bill to share from his latest book "Slow Theology: Eight Practices for Resilient Faith in a Turbulent Worl…

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Guy Talk: Ask your Bible questions, continued 50:22

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Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They start by discussing what blaspheming the Holy Spirit means, take a look at 1 Timothy 6:10, share their thoughts on artificial intelligence, how God uses small people to do mig…

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Guy Talk: Ask your Bible questions 50:35

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Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They start by sharing if Jesus died for everyone, discuss how we recognize our own sin, examine John 8:34, Hebrews 12:15, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by y…

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Data Security in Light of Powerschool Ruling 15:03

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When a college freshman breached PowerSchool’s network using stolen employee credentials, data from more than 60 million students was suddenly at risk. This isn’t just a tech story, it’s a wake-up call for district leaders and parents. In this episode, we unpack how the breach happened, why FERPA protections aren’t enough, and what every district s…

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What conversion therapy is, and all Christians need to know – Joe Dallas 50:07

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There is a lot of talk right now about conversion therapy, and the bans that are taking place across the world. What stance should we have as Christians? And what are the cultural ramifications of this issue? Counselor and author Joe Dallas is back to share his thoughts, what the Bible says, and much more. For Joe's video series: Click here Faith R…

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Staying Gospel focused – J. Warner Wallace 50:44

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Every day, there is a battle between the forces of good and evil. And it seems as if Christians are starting to respond to situations in our world like everyone else. Author and apologist J. Warner Wallace joins the show to discuss this, keeping our priorities where they need to be, and much more. For Jim's latest book "Case Files Vol. I: Murder an…

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Christ in prophecy, part 12 – Jeff Verdoorn 50:18

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There are roughly 87 unique prophecies in the Old Testament to the coming of the Messiah. And every single one of them is fulfilled in the New Testament. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who continues this study by looking at more of the indirect prophecies recorded in Scripture. For the 87 unique prophecies document: Click Here Faith …

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Incomparable power of God – Beverly Coniaris 50:20

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So often we feel powerless. Powerless to change our circumstances, other people, ourselves, and sometimes, even powerless to do what we know is right. The good news is that we have power in Christ. Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris is back to talk about all of this, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now…

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Life changing truths of Jesus fulfilling Old Testament prophecies – Erik Thoennes 50:38

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There are many examples, events, or positions in the Old Testament that are later fulfilled by Jesus in the New Testament. Dr. Erik Thoennes joins the show to discuss all of this, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

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Engaging moral relativism – Juan Valdes 50:14

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It is widely accepted by many that each individual can decide what is right and wrong for themselves. Can Christians support a "What's right for you, may not be right for me!" mentality? Bill welcomes author Juan Valdes from Reasons for Hope to discuss this, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…

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20th Anniversary celebration with culinary creatives Julia Turshen, Christina Tosi, Gabrielle Hamilton, Fanny Singer, and Will Guidara 1:01:06

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To mark 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments with Julia Turshen, Christina Tosi, Gabrielle Hamilton, Fanny Singer, and Will Guidara—voices who reimagined how we cook, write, and welcome. From recipe testing as poetry to tinkering with desserts, from building a neighborhood bistro to building a culture of “unreasonabl…

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20th Anniversary celebration with culinary creatives Julia Turshen, Christina Tosi, Gabrielle Hamilton, Fanny Singer, and Will Guidara 52:15

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To mark 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments with Julia Turshen, Christina Tosi, Gabrielle Hamilton, Fanny Singer, and Will Guidara—voices who reimagined how we cook, write, and welcome. From recipe testing as poetry to tinkering with desserts, from building a neighborhood bistro to building a culture of “unreasonabl…

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Suffering: You can become bitter or get better from it – Randy Nelson 50:06

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No matter who you are or what you do, you will face suffering at some point. Bill is joined by friend and profesor Randy Nelson as they continue their discussion on the problem of suffering and provide some possible solutions. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now *This conversation originally took place on October 21, 20…

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The characteristics of genuine spiritual revival – Bob Moeller 50:14

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What traits reveal a true spiritual revival? And are we seeing this in our world today? Dr. Bob Moeller from For Keeps Ministries joins Bill to discuss steps to a personal revival, how we get a society transformed from the inside out, and more. For Bob's book "The Stirring": click here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give no…

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Dr. Christopher Merrett “Planning for Sustainable Community Economic Development in Michigan’s Upper Pennisula” – 2025 Kenneth J. Shouldice Professional Achievement Award Lecture

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Join us for the 2025 Kenneth J. Shouldice Professional Achievement Award Lecture held in the LSSU Library on October 23, 2025 as part of Alumni Weekend Events. This talk features Dr. Christopher Merrett as he presents “Planning for Sustainable Community Economic Development in Michigan’s Upper Penninsula.”…

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At least two Jews and a Gentile – Believing God's word 50:14

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Our hour of "at least two Jews and a Gentile" is back, where one Gentile and at least two Messianic Jews give their perspective about Jewish traditions and faith. Bill is joined by Trevor Rubenstein, Pastor Aaron Braaten, Pastor Matt Frey, and Thom Berkowitz, who explain that we are God's soldiers, discuss the importance of truly knowing God's word…

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Guy Talk: Ask your Bible questions 50:34

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Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They start by sharing how we should phrase our prayer requests, examine Psalms 23:5, Psalms 119:11, discuss surrendering everything to God, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your su…

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Counselors Corner: With Todd Mulliken, Marcus Bachmann & Jenita Pace 50:08

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Our segment of "Counselors Corner" is back as Bible believing Counselors discuss personal, social, and psychlogical issues that many of us face. Dr. Todd Mulliken, Dr. Marcus Bachmann, and Dr. Jenita Pace answer questions about church hurt, share the importance of not turning our back on God, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your…

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A joyful heart = good medicine – Patrick Albanese | Encouraging Christian growth in the right direction – Paul Gutacker 50:45

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Bill is joined by friend Patrick Albanese to discuss Psalms 103, and the story of Moses, as they explain why we should be thanking the Lord for the work we have in our lives. Author Paul Gutacker then discusses how our walk with the Lord is never alone, as he shares from his new book "Practicing Life Together: A Common Rule for Christian Growth". F…

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Life transitions – Andy Schuttinga 50:18

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God will always help us navigate life changes and transitions. Dr. Andy Schuttinga is back to share his personal experience with this, remind us to go where God is calling us, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

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Studying the book of Job – David T. Lamb 50:20

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If you're going through suffering, the book of Job is a great place to turn. Professor David T. Lamb joins Bill to give us a complete overview of the book of Job and what we can learn from studying it. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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How School Vouchers Destroy The Social Contract (PART 2) 11:10

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Advocating for traditional public schools and their role in society may now get you labeled an “extremist.” In this second part of our conversation on How School Vouchers Destroy The Social Contract, we explore what happens when societies turn their backs on free public education. From declining national wealth and weakened economies to diminished …

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How we use artificial intelligence matters – Jeff Zweerink 50:38

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What are we to make of artificial intelligence? Is the direction it's heading good or bad? Scholar Jeff Zweerink joins the show to discuss this, why machines can mimic intelligence but not replace God's image in people, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…

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Let's talk philosophy – Dr. Brad Sickler 50:14

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Is there a God? Are we free? What are souls? Dr. Brad Sickler from the University of Northwestern St. Paul, and author of "God on the Brain: What Cognitive Science Does (and Does Not) Tell Us about Faith, Human Nature, and the Divine" joins the show to discuss some of the biggest philosophical questions we face. Faith Radio podcasts are made possib…

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20th Anniversary Celebration with visionary illustrators Brian Rea, Maira Kalman, Barry Blitt, Edel Rodriguez, and Christoph Niemann 1:00:07

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To celebrate 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments from past conversations with illustrators Brian Rea, Maira Kalman, Barry Blitt, Edel Rodriguez, and Christoph Niemann. These excerpts explore how ideas drive style, how collaboration and constraint shape the work, and how a single image can speak fast and stay with yo…

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20th Anniversary Celebration with visionary illustrators Brian Rea, Maira Kalman, Barry Blitt, Edel Rodriguez, and Christoph Niemann 51:34

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To celebrate 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments from past conversations with illustrators Brian Rea, Maira Kalman, Barry Blitt, Edel Rodriguez, and Christoph Niemann. These excerpts explore how ideas drive style, how collaboration and constraint shape the work, and how a single image can speak fast and stay with yo…

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Honoring our Savior – Dave Ryerson 50:06

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We could all use a little more wisdom and trust in the Lord, especially with the current state of our world. Pastor Dave Ryerson joins the show to discuss this and more as he shares from Proverbs 3. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now *This conversation originally took place on September 24, 2025…

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Generosity: it can be more than giving our money – Boyd Bailey 50:14

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Our materialistic world says that amassing wealth leads to happiness, but in God's kingdom, true fulfillment and joy are found in selflessness, in dedicating your life to God and others. Author Boyd Bailey joins the show to talk about his newest book "The Power of Generosity". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click …

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At least two Jews and a Gentile – Christian Zionism 50:18

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Our hour of "at least two Jews and a Gentile" is back, where one Gentile and at least two Messianic Jews give their perspective about Jewish traditions and faith. Bill is joined by Trevor Rubenstein, Pastor Aaron Braaten, Pastor Matt Frey, and Thom Berkowitz, who explain what Christian Zionism is, if we should support it, and more. Faith Radio podc…

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Guy Talk: Ask your Bible questions, continued 50:21

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Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They have a lively discussion on if Jesus will have scars in heaven, explain how to honor our parents, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give n…

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Spiritual implications of Halloween – Carmen LaBerge 50:08

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There seems to be a lot of debate on if Halloween is something Christians should celebrate. Carmen LaBerge, host of The Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge, joins Bill to discuss this, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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It's all about Jesus – O.S. Hawkins 50:43

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We can find true contentment in our lives when we fix our focus on just Jesus. Dr. O.S. Hawkins joins Bill to share from the final book of his Code Series "Just Jesus: Our Hope Yesterday, Today, Forever (A 365-Day Devotional)". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…

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How School Vouchers Destroy the Social Contract 21:45

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What happens to our society when we stop seeing public education as a shared responsibility? In this episode, we unpack what role public schools play in upholding the “social contract” and why it matters to every single one of us. Hear why the growing “school choice” movement sounds appealing but can actually chip away at the foundation of our comm…