Podcast

Let’s face it, obedience isn’t a fun topic for most of us. Between an American ethos that prizes individualism and innovation, a culture that pushes indulgence, and a natural human desire to be free from control, we don’t like to feel compelled to follow anyone else’s rules. So how do we break down that resistance and embrace obedience to God? And how can we build in ourselves a desire to heed God’s word, rather than just doing so out of grudging obligation?

Micah Davis has more experience with forgiveness than he probably ever wanted to have. The hurtful words spoken over him as a child that stuck with him throughout adolescence, the betrayals by both his father and his godfather, the family secrets that only came to light years later—all of them forced Micah to confront emotional pain at a relatively early age and weigh the cost of reconciliation.

For 17 years Jason Romano had what many American men would consider a dream job: working at ESPN producing shows ranging from College Gameday to Monday Night Football broadcasts. So why did he leave it behind to make less money at a startup podcast? For Jason, it was simple: he realized he was drawing too much of his identity from work and not enough from Christ.

Pastor, author, and scholar Terry Parkman shares his thoughts on the generational change the church is currently undergoing, overcoming distraction and self-doubt, and making prayer a regular, meaningful part of our lives.

Paul Amos and Nate Dewberry have an in-depth discussion on prayer—how we approach it, what distracts us from it, and how we can have more meaningful, fulfilling conversations with God.

Pastor and podcaster Nebiye Kelile recounts his return to faith after a troubled adolescence and offers guidance for men who are also seeking to put faith back at the center of their lives.

Jermaine Wilson, a mission ambassador with the Prison Fellowship organization, talks about his journey from multiple incarcerations to redemption, civic leadership, and a fulfilling life in Christ.

Author and leadership trainer Jordan Ames discusses the new life purpose he’s found after a two-decade Marine Corps career, and what he’s learned as he’s navigated the bumps in the road along the way.

Entrepreneur and life coach Michael Rutherford talks about how he lost a global multimillion-dollar business in what felt like a heartbeat—and how he found his true God-given purpose helping other men find theirs.