Do you think you've had a rollercoaster ride in life? Then you'll identify with the spiritual journey of today's guest, Scott McCausey. Scott is a professional chemist who has extensive experience in Christian podcasting, as well as the practical ins and outs of adoption and respite caregiving. Scott has been a big part of Theology Mix since the early days. Scott has led a unique life, and he shares what God has taught him over the years about living the Christian life. You won't want to miss hi...
Jan 13, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In today's episode we speak with Tri Robinson, pastor, church planter, Bible smuggler, Idaho cowboy, and strong advocate for caring for all of God's creation. Tri questions why the Christian church has largely turned away from the task of loving and caring for God's created order. In fact, it has been his great concern for the environment that has attracted many from the secular world to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. A full length movie about his life has recently been released entitled, "Cowboy a...
Jan 07, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Carol Howell is the author of the remarkable book Let's Talk Dementia and has spent years studying the brain — how it is affected by Alzheimer's Disease and dementia, how to slow the progress of these diseases, and even how to avoid them altogether. She has also written Momma Is Confused and So Am I , which discusses the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia. She also hosts the podcast, Let's Talk Dementia, which you can learn more about at www.letstalkdementia.org ....
Dec 30, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Jill Richardson believes in community, in interactive preaching, and in creating fresh ways of reaching the next generation with the Gospel of Jesus. Jill was awarded a B.A. from Washington University, an M.Div. from Bethel Seminary, and is currently working on her Doctor of Ministry at Gordon Conwell Seminary. Her research is in the area of Church Leadership in a changing context. She is the Pastor of Real Hope Community Church in suburban, Chicago, and in this episode of The Walk with John I. ...
Nov 25, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Today, we're talking with Sue Schlesman, a Christian author, speaker, blogger, teacher, and pastor's wife. Sue has a passion for missions, social justice, traveling, writing, reading, and the local church. In today's episode, we're discussing her new, award-winning book, Soulspeak: Praying Change into Unexpected Places , and discuss Sue's faith story, the importance of prayer, understanding spiritual warfare, and much more. You can read more about Sue and order Soulspeak at sueschlesman.com ....
Nov 11, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 5
"In an age of skepticism, what is truth?" Dr. John Lennox, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, stands firm in the view that "properly understood, the evidence inexorably points to the existence of a creator God." A film about his amazing life and career called Against the Tide is about to be released. Against the Tide is the story of one man’s stand against the tide of contemporary atheism and its drive to relegate belief in God to society’s catalogue of dead ideas. Find out ...
Oct 28, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Have you ever found yourself clinging to a tree during a tornado? You probably haven't, but it happened to David Young. Dr. David Young is the author of King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based Discipleship . He is currently the senior pastor of the North Boulevard Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He holds several advanced degrees in theology, including a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from Vanderbilt University. In this episode, he discusses his inspiring faith story with Dr. John I. Snyd...
Oct 21, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Chris Dunn is a specialist in Christian Education, and in today's episode he discusses the state of modern Christian Education in America – what it looks like, where it's going, and what options are open to parents. Chris has been the youth pastor of several churches, Director of Discipleship, and has taught in secondary education for nearly a decade. He holds an M.A. in Biblical Studies and is currently finishing a PhD in Leadership specializing in Christian higher education. Listen to his fait...
Oct 14, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Dr. Judith Briles is the highly successful author of 37 books, including When God Says No. She is a widely known book publishing expert, and has the reputation of being "The Book Shepherd," guiding 1,000 authors to publication and creating 500 bestsellers. In this episode, Judith discusses her book, When God Says No: Revealing the Yes When Adversity and Pain Are Present ; her amazing, unique life; and her victory over struggle....
Oct 07, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Deb Wolf is the writer of Counting My Blessings: At the Intersection of Faith and Life. Deb grew up in a church. The doors were open; her family was there. She became a church organist as a teen, went to Bible college, married a minister and raised preacher's kids. On the outside, life looked perfect. But on the inside, she was a mess. God allowed a series of painful circumstances to help her realize her overwhelming need for a closer relationship with him. Deb shares her inspiring faith story w...
Jun 05, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Dr. George Barna, often called “the most quoted person in the Christian Church today,” stopped by The Walk to talk about his faith story, and to talk about Christianity in America today. Dr. Barna has sold more books based on survey research related to matters of faith than any author in American history, and has written more than 200 articles that have been published in professional journals or mass market publications. For more information, visit barna.com ....
May 21, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Thaddeus J. Williams talks about his faith story, and what it means to mirror the greatest figure in history. Thaddeus serves as Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Biola University's Talbot School of Theology and affiliate faculty of Jurisprudence at Trinity Law School. He is the author of REFLECT: Becoming Yourself by Mirroring the Greatest Person in History, available on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/REFLECT-Becoming-Yourself-Mirroring-Greatest/dp/1941337716.
May 06, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Dr. John Snyder speaks with Bob Fabey, author of NOT MY JESUS: Embrace Your Sacred Role in a Changing World . Understanding who Jesus is—and who he isn’t—is key to knowing ourselves and how we are to live. Fabey's book is available at Amazon here .
Apr 15, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Dr. John Snyder speaks with Dr. Dietrich Schindler, church planting leader and consultant in Europe. Dietrich has planted five German evangelical churches and is currently consultant for church planting in Europe, teaching church planting leadership and discipleship in European colleges and seminaries. Watch for his upcoming book, Contrarian Church Planting: Advancing the Kingdom of God Through the Starting of New Churches Differently.
Mar 20, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 11
These are extraordinary times. The Coronavirus pandemic is just about the only thing talked about in the news, and we're surrounded by a culture of fear, stress, and anxiety. How then should we respond to this world crisis as Christians? How can we face fear with faith?
Mar 17, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Whatever 2019 was like for you we can move into 2020 with the confidence that no matter what we encounter along the way, God is already there.
Jan 10, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 9
What are you thankful for? Do you know whom to thank? When it finally dawns on us that God alone is the giver of all good gifts, it makes a profound difference in everything we do. And when we start to live our daily lives in Thanksgiving and deep gratitude for God’s mercy, his grace, forgiveness, provision, healing, protection and eternal salvation, others will take notice.
Nov 28, 2019•3 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode of The Walk , John I. Snyder speaks with J. Alan Branch about his faith walk; his new book, Affirming God's Image ; and how Christians can engage the LGBTQ community. J. Alan Branch is Professor of Christian Ethics at Midwestern Seminary, where he has served since 2001. Since coming to MBTS, Dr. Branch has served in a variety of roles, including Vice President of Student Development (2001-2008). He is a regular presenter at the Evangelical Theological Society, and frequently cont...
Nov 26, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Waiting for your win? The Washington Nationals waited a long time, and that's one reason they inspired us so much. Never give up. Never give in. Never give up hope. Discover how God works for our good.
Nov 03, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this personal and moving episode of The Walk , Rev. Anthony Thompson talks to John I. Snyder about the tragic loss of his wife in the Charleston church shooting and the power of forgiveness. While the murder of his wife devastated Anthony Thompson, he and three other relatives of victims chose to privately and publicly forgive the shooter. Years later, the church and community still struggle to understand the family members' deliberate choice to forgive the racist murderer. But as Charlestoni...
Oct 25, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5
What did Jesus really mean when he said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, the servant of all” (Mark 9:35)? In this episode of The Walk , John I. Snyder speaks with Dr. Ralph Enlow about his faith story, and discusses what greatness really means. Ralph Enlow is the author of Servant of All: Reframing greatness and leadership through the teachings of Jesus , and serves as President of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (www.abhe.org)....
Oct 18, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode of The Walk , John I. Snyder speaks with Dr. John Frame about his new book, We Are All Philosophers: A Christian Introduction to Seven Fundamental Questions , available now through Lexham Press. Dr. John Frame is the retired J. D. Trimble Chair of Systematic Theology and Philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando and is the author of many books, including Salvation Belongs to the Lord , A History of Western Philosophy and Theology and the four-volume Theology of Lords...
Oct 11, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of The Walk , John I. Snyder speaks with Dr. Ed Ewart about his new book, Marzipan Bananas , recently published by Elm Hill, a division of Harper Collins. If you’re looking for a good inspiring read, with a strong encouraging Christian message, you’ll want to take Dr. Ewart's book with you. Ed also serves on the staff of MOO (Mount of Olive) Church in Irvine, California. About Dr. Ewart: Pastor Ed has worked as a camp director for youth in British Columbia, a pastor of education ...
Sep 02, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this first episode of The Walk , John I. Snyder speaks with RC Sproul Jr. about his new book, Growing Up (with) RC . R.C. is an American minister and theologian, and the son of Ligonier Ministries founder and renowned theologian, Robert Charles Sproul. Click here for more info about Growing Up (with) RC . About The Walk: The Walk is about our faith walk, the way we live out our faith in our daily life. Pastor and author John I. Snyder brings some of his conversations of faith from all aspects...
Jun 28, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 1
