Best Christian DeVries Podcasts (2025)

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Bringing a Hope-filled Difference to the Community: Abby Andrietsch, CEO at St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, WI 29:58

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Abby Andrietsch is CEO at St. Augustine Preparatory Academy (“Aug Prep”), a K4-12 Christian school on Milwaukee’s south side founded in 2017. Serving over 2,350 students today, Aug Prep’s vision is to develop its students to be leaders of tomorrow known by their strength of character, courage, intellect, impactful contributions, and their faith. Au…

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Mary’s Song

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From the Songs of Christmas series - As our perception of God grows, the natural response of his people is praise.By Kevin Rogers

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Training a Generation who Understands a Biblical Worldview: Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent, Mansfield Christian School, OH 36:42

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Dr. Cy Smith is the Superintendent of Mansfield Christian School and a national leader in Christian education. He has served in key roles with ACSI and other organizations in Ohio, helping schools and school leaders strengthen their effectiveness in biblical worldview and mission. As host of the Clearly Christian Podcast, he challenges cultural dri…

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The Birth of Christ Foretold

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From the Songs of Christmas series - The announcement from Gabriel in Luke 1 heralds the greatest miracle—Christ’s Incarnation—marking the beginning of God’s decisive action in securing our redemption through Israel’s long-awaited Messiah.By Robin Boisvert

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An Environment for Nurturing and Discovery: Brian Clemons, President & CEO, Valley Christian Schools 36:14

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Born and raised in San Jose, California, Brian Clemons grew up in a strong Christian home and attended Valley Christian Schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade. After earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Brian combined his passion for science and entrepreneurship by building, owning, and operating a local aquarium shop for 15 …

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Sources of Christian Thankfulness

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From the series - Thankfulness flows more fully from our mouths when certain sources of gratitude are more fully settled in our hearts: the peace of Christ, the Word of Christ, and the lordship of Christ.By Kevin Rogers

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Excellence for the Privilege of Sharing the Love of Christ: Ben Thomas, CEO of B2THEWORLD 37:16

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Ben Thomas and his wife, Susie, co-founded B2THEWORLD in 2017. B2THEWORLD helps develop schools in countries recovering from war. Ben and Susie’s experience of serving 10 years in Kigali, Rwanda, and leading the Kigali International Community School (KICS), Ben’s doctoral research in Global Christianity & Development, and seeing God heal Susie of a…

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Repentance and Faith

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From the Starting Over series - If we are united with Christ through faith, we can face the harsh reality of our own sin with godly grief and hopeful resolve, empowered by His Spirit to act according to His Word.By Kevin Rogers

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Helping Professionals Connect the Dots: Matt Lundberg, Director of the DeVries Institute for Global Faculty Development & Professor of Religion at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, MI 33:07

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Matt Lundberg is the Director of the DeVries Institute for Global Faculty Development and Professor of Religion at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In his de Vries Institute role, he administers Calvin’s Faith & Learning Fellowship program for newer faculty members and the DeVries Postdoctoral Teaching Fellows program. Since 2004, Matt …

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An Appeal to Repentance

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From the Starting Over series - When Ezra learned about the sin of Israel, he was appalled. He mourned greatly because Israel had forsaken God even as God had been reviving them in his steadfast love. The prospect of remaining in this sin was terrifying.By Jose Troche

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It's All About Pursuing the Likeness of Jesus: Dr. Todd Marrah, Superintendent of Tree of Life Christian Schools, Columbus, OH 39:38

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Todd R. Marrah, Ph.D., is Superintendent of Tree of Life Christian Schools in Columbus, Ohio, and Executive Pastor at Rock City Church, one of the fastest growing churches in America. Todd also serves as the Executive Director of the United States Christian Education Network. He sits on the board of the Columbus Dream Center and is the recent board…

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Prophet in Despair

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From the series - In the midst of our despair, God reveals His love for us through His provision for our needs, His renewal of our spirit and joy, and His commissioning of us for His ongoing work.By James Choi

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A Life-Long Transformation through Christ-centered Education: Zac Sawyer, Principal at Morrison International Academy, Taipei 28:54

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Principal Zac Sawyer and his family have served at Morrison Academy Taipei in Taiwan since 2012, and Zac has been the campus principal for the last five years. Morrison Academy Taipei is a Christian, K-12, college-preparatory international school with about 300 students that is focused on supporting missionary work in Taiwan. A native of Julian, Ca…

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Follow God’s Household Directions

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From the series - God provides household directions in His Word for children, parents, and the Church, and He also empowers us by His Spirit to follow them so that our family life may bring Him glory.By Todd Keeler

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That Each One be Cherished: Alysia-Lara Ayonrinde, Engagement Lead for the Racial Justice Unit in the Church of England, and Schools Project Lead for Reconciliation at Lambeth Palace 37:15

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Alysia-Lara Ayonrinde is the Engagement Lead for the Racial Justice Unit in the Church of England, and Schools Project Lead for Reconciliation at Lambeth Palace. Her distinguished career in education spans over 15 years, encompassing senior leadership roles across the U.K., West Africa, and South America. Ayonrinde brings unique, evidence-based per…

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Pilgrim Priorities

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From the Starting Over series - As we journey with the Lord through the Christian life and are conformed to the image of Christ, we begin to prioritize people, service, humility, and integrity.By Kevin Rogers

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Not to Produce Good Kids, But to Point Them to the One Who is Good: Noah Brink, Head of School at Franklin Christian Academy in Franklin, TN 41:40

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In one way or another, Noah Brink has been immersed in Christian education his entire life. He grew up at a Christian school in Memphis, TN, where his father served as a Bible teacher, and he has spent the past twenty-three years serving in a wide range of roles within Christian schools. Currently, Noah serves as Head of School at Franklin Christia…

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The Good Hand of Our God

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From the Starting Over series - The good hand of God was upon Ezra because he had set himself to study God’s word, to do it, and to teach it. Let’s follow his example.By Robin Boisvert

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Keeping the Eternal Ends in Mind: Dr. Jeff Mattner, Senior Director, Central Division ACSI 28:50

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Dr. Jeff Mattner has been in the ministry of Christian school education since 1982. He was a Christian school administrator for 26 of those years in the states of New Jersey, Indiana, and Illinois. Dr. Mattner became Regional Director of ACSI Mid-America in July 2011 and Senior Director of the Central Division of ACSI in 2017. He considers it a pri…

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Fickle Government, Faithful God

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From the Starting Over series - Governments will rise and fall, but God is always faithful to direct us by His Word, to empower us to follow His commands, and to fill us with everlasting joy.By Kevin Rogers

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Bringing Hope to the Underserved through Christ-Centered Education: Steve Blom, Executive Director of Bright Promise in Chicago, IL 30:42

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Steve Blom has served as the Executive Director of Bright Promise in Chicago since July 2019. Bright Promise is committed to Christ-centered education that counters fear and isolation, fostering hospitality and humility. Steve has over two decades in church and nonprofit leadership. In the past decade, he focused on expanding Christian education ac…

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Perseverance in the Face of Opposition

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From the Starting Over series - Opposition raises a question. Is God still in control? Yes, and he proves the authenticity of our faith when we continue to believe and follow him even when we suffer.By Robin Boisvert

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Academic Curiosity and Leadership Development: Dr. Joey Morecraft, Chief Academic & Innovation Officer at Fellowship Christian School in Roswell, GA 30:14

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Dr. Joey Morecraft has been in Christian education since kindergarten. He continued that Christian education through high school and into a Christian liberal arts college: King University in Bristol, TN. Upon graduation, Dr. Morecraft spent the next 15 years in Christian schools in and around metro-Atlanta, accumulating an MA and PhD from Georgia S…

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Starting Over Begins With Worship

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From the Starting Over series - When we fall in our Christian walk, our repentance begins with a humble heart of worship that leaves no room for fear.By Robin Boisvert

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An Imagination for the Good: Erik Ellefsen, Director of Networks and Improvement at Baylor University’s Center for School Leadership 35:17

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Erik Ellefsen serves as the Director of Networks and Improvement at Baylor University’s Center for School Leadership and as a Senior Fellow with both Cardus and CACE. He also hosts the Digical Education podcast and is a lead collaborator of the Mindshift project. With nearly three decades of experience as a teacher, coach, dean, counselor, principa…

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The People of the Promise

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From the Starting Over series - In every age, God’s people are motivated by his glory, cared for personally, established in community, and part of a legacy.By Kevin Rogers

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Missional Christ-Centered Education: Marc Popovici, Head of School at Schaumburg Christian School 31:43

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Marc Popovici is the Head of School at Shaumburg Christian School in Shaumburg, IL. Schaumburg Christian School is accredited by Cognia, AACS, and the Illinois Association of Christian Schools. Prior to his current role, Marc was a Technology Specialist at John Hersey High School. He also served as the Boys Water Polo Head Coach at Township High Sc…

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Ezra 1

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From the Starting Over series - God is sovereign over all human authority and history, and He keeps His word. As His people, we can live by faith because we know He is working all things together for His glory and our good.By Kevin Rogers

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Rooted in the Faith for Kingdom Living: Curtis and Tabatha Jones, Christ-Centered Education Parents, Coaches, and Teachers 37:48

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Curtis and Tabatha are parents of three Covenant Christian High School alumni—Sydney, Aubrey, and Nolan— who also attended Kingsway Christian School (now Indianapolis Christian Schools) through 8th grade. Upon graduating from Covenant Christian High School, all three also attended Purdue University. Curtis, born in Texas near Galveston Island, met …

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Our Missionary God

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From the series - Our goal as followers of Jesus is primarily missional. Wherever God sends us, our aim as disciples is to love others in such a way that they experience His presence through us.By Matt Maka

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We Don't Just Need Bible Verses, We Need Theology: Dr. Nicholas Piotrowski, President of Indianapolis Theological Seminary 36:35

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Dr. Nicholas Piotrowski is the President of ITS. Before this position, he worked with juvenile offenders and taught on the faculty at Crossroads Bible College and the Washington Christian Academy, a K-12 Christ-centered school in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Piotrowski earned his PhD from Wheaton College in 2013. He has been part of ITS's leadership since …

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God’s Good Design for the Church: Creeds

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From the God's Good Design series - Creeds and confessions are succinct summaries of the essential truths of Christianity that help us retrain, contend for, and pass on our faith.By Robin Boisvert

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To Be Spiritually Formed is the Greatest Gift that you can Give to your Children: Jen Pollock Michel, Author and Speaker 37:08

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A dual citizen of the United States and Canada, Jen Pollock Michel is an award-winning author and speaker living in Cincinnati with her family. Her most recent book is In Good Time: Eight Habits for Reimagining Productivity, Resisting Hurry, and Practicing Peace. In September 2026, she will release her next book, tentatively titled A Rule for the R…

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God’s Good Design for Church: The Lord’s Supper

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From the God's Good Design series - When we take the Lord’s Supper together, we remember Christ and His sacrificial death for our sins, proclaim the Gospel to ourselves and others around us, and experience the manifest presence of Christ.By Kevin Rogers

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It's All About Learning, After All: Estuardo "Stuart" Salazar, ACSI Latin America Divisional Director 36:22

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Estuardo “Stuart” Salazar is a Guatemalan Christian educator and ministry leader, serving as the Director for ACSI Latin America since 1990. A former prodigal turned Bible teacher, he transformed after years of rebellion, addiction, and jail. Restored by God’s grace, he returned to the Christian school that expelled him, this time as a teacher. He …

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God’s Good Design for Church: Baptism

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From the God's Good Design series - In bearing testimony to what Christ has done, baptism glorifies God, strengthens the Church, and demonstrates the Gospel to unbelievers.By Kevin Rogers

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God's Vision is Bigger than the Narrative of our Challenges: Mark Hamstra, Superintendent of Chicago Christian Schools 34:39

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Mark Hamstra, Superintendent of Chicago Christian Schools, leads a three-campus system serving nearly 900 students across Chicago’s Southland. A husband, father, veteran, coach, and educator, he is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders. He graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in history, where he played football and particip…

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God’s Good Design for Government

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From the God's Good Design series - God is our great King and he institutes civil government to preserve order in a fallen world.By Robin Boisvert

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See Everything through the Logos: Steve Carr, Principal and Portfolio Manager at Peloton Capital Management 28:44

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Steve Carr has been married to Lisa for 27 years, and they have 4 wonderful, mostly grown children together. Originally from Columbus, Indiana, Steve holds a BA from Taylor University, an MBA from Loyola University - Chicago, and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He is a principal and portfolio manager at Peloton Capital Management…

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God’s Good Design for Relationships

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From the God's Good Design series - Humanity has an isolation problem. No one is able to fully display God’s image or fulfill God’s mandate alone. What is God’s solution? Relationships.By Kevin Rogers

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Let Love be Genuine in All Our Contexts: Sam Schinderle, Vice President of Business Development at Towne Park 27:46

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Sam is a 2011 Covenant alumnus and a 2015 Anderson University alumnus, where he majored in psychology and minored in family science and Spanish. He is currently an assistant coach for the Covenant boys soccer team and has been with the program for the past five years. He played soccer and baseball at Covenant and played soccer at Anderson. He is ma…

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God’s Good Design for Humanity

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From the God's Good Design series - Human beings are endowed with dignity and are intentionally designed by God to reflect his image in creation.By Kevin Rogers

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Loving What You Do to the Glory of God: Matt Davidson, Superintendent of Timothy Christian Schools, IL 28:03

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Matt Davidson is in his fifteenth year leading Timothy Christian Schools the largest Christian school in Illinois. He and his team raised over $70 million for improvements, real estate, programs, and initiatives. The school has earned a National Blue Ribbon of Excellence from the U.S. Department of Education and increased enrollment to full capacit…

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Greetings and Grace

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From the Philippians series - The letter to the Philippians begins and ends with grace. Jesus occupies center stage because he provides grace for all you will face in life.By Robin Boisvert

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Thoughtful and Intentional Partnership with Families: Ryan Hyde, Head of School at Calvary Christian School, Ohio 33:29

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Ryan Hyde is married to Cari Hyde and together they have 2 daughters, Kiara (7) and Rose (5). Ryan is in his 16th year at Calvary Christian School. Before becoming the Head of School in 2017 he taught social studies and Bible for eight years as well as serving as the athletic director. He's a graduate of Wellington High, Cedarville University, and …

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Christian Giving as Provision, Partnership, and Praise

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From the Philippians series - A financial gift from the Philippians brought Paul great joy because it represented friendship, partnership, and provision that all brought glory to God.By Pat Ennis

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Coherence in How We Carry Out the Mission: Dr. Nathan Stevens, Head of School at Immanuel Christian School in Springfield, VA 32:08

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Nathan and his wife Kacy have been married for 27 years and have three daughters: Adria (23), Hannah (21), and Harper (12). He is in his 26th year in education and 19th as an administrator, with experience at Shiloh Hills Christian School, Hilton Head Preparatory School, Grace Christian Academy, and Whitefield Academy. Currently, he serves as the h…

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Intentional Christian Attention

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From the Philippians series - To stand firm in the Lord, we must have a Christian way of thinking and a Christian model for living.By Kevin Rogers

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To Learn Well and Become Better at Asking Questions: Dr. Vincent Bacote, Professor of Theology at Wheaton College 38:23

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Vincent Bacote (Ph.D., Drew University) is a Professor of Theology and the Director of the Center for Applied Christian Ethics at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL. He is the co-creator of the documentary Black + Evangelical, the author of the books Reckoning with Race and Performing the Good News: In Search of a Better Evangelical Theology (2020), an…

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From Anxiety to Prayer

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From the Philippians series - We stand firm in the gospel when we rejoice in Lord, are known for gentleness, and turn from anxiety to prayer.By Philip Martin