Jackson Wu breaks down how the interpretation of Jesus’ atonement impacts an individual, the church and perceptions of God’s character. Understanding the atonement can be heavily influenced by culture, worldview and holding metaphors more closely than scripture itself. Jackson shares from his recently published a book, The Cross in Context: Reconsidering Biblical Metaphors for Atonement. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Where to look for greater understanding about atonement About the influence the Western church has in some traditional cultures About the impact of culture and worldview on understanding atonement ABOUT THE GUEST:  Jackson (Ph.D., SEBTS) is the marketing manager for William Carey…

Brad Vaughn (formerly Jackson Wu) breaks down how the interpretation of Jesus’ atonement impacts an individual, the church and perceptions of God’s character. Understanding the atonement can be heavily influenced by culture, worldview and holding metaphors more closely than scripture itself. Brad shares from his recently published a book, The Cross in Context: Reconsidering Biblical Metaphors for Atonement. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Where to look for greater understanding about Christ’s atonement About the influence the Western church has in some traditional cultures About the impact of culture and worldview on understanding atonement ABOUT THE GUEST: Brad Vaughn (Ph.D., SEBTS) is the…

Most recent years, about 1 million international students come to the United States to study. Elizabeth Wolf discovered a heart for Muslims while serving abroad. Today, she serves among international students on an urban campus in the United States. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: About some differences in reaching out to Muslim students in Gen Z What it means to give students opportunities to experience Christ’s presence Where and how to take the first step in international student ministry ABOUT THE GUEST:  Elizabeth is a small-town girl doing ministry in a big city as campus minister to international students. She’s been passionate…

Seven years on the mission field gave Dr. Matthew Bennett the opportunity to see the American church with fresh perspective. As a missionary and professor at Cedarville University, he invites American evangelicals to look at the American church like someone on the outside looking in. Without the sentiments or idealizations that can come with familiarity, he shares a Hope for American Evangelicals: A Missionary Perspective on Restoring Our Broken House. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Why it’s important to survey the broken places in American churches The gospel and the implications of not understanding the worldview of your neighbors Spiritual lessons from…

Zamary Texeira found a path to financial freedom. She shares insights and offers advice for anyone who wants to get out of debt and stop the cycle from continuing in the next generation. She is now a Ramsey preferred coach, encouraging others on their own path to financial freedom. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: What needs to happen before you call a financial coach Why financial freedom is not about the math How fear and shame work against financial freedom ABOUT THE GUEST:  I love teaching, encouraging, and leading people to improve their lives, so they can thrive. On mission trips, I…

Pastor Ramny Perez prioritizes the gospel, discipling congregants and loving the local community well. He shares how following Jesus’ example and upholding the integrity of the gospel lead to loving the community and building interfaith relationships in NYC. Ramny Perez is the Lead Pastor of Fordham Community Church in the Bronx, New York. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How to build interfaith relationships and not water down the gospel How service and a traditional Christian witness lead to loving the local community About taking the first step in community building ABOUT THE GUEST:  God has given Ramny Perez a passion to help…

As the Director of City Relief and overseeing eight outreaches a week in NYC, Josiah Haken shares his informed perspective about people made in the image of God and who happen to be homeless. Noting that eleven is the average age of a homeless person in America, he pushes back on four common lies and offers practical ways that congregations can help. He is the author of Neighbors without Doors. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: About four common lies about homeless people and homelessness in America One simple step that churches can do to help The mistake that many people make when…

Jonathan Bornman talks about modern day peacemaking in the real world. Who would ask for a cup of coffee when they are greeted with the words “your blood is permissible to me”? Founder of Dove Tail Productions, Jonathan Bornman is a producer and and makes documentaries about non-violent conflict resolution, like the soon to be released film, Unexpected Peace: In Search of the Common Good. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How Amish Parents Could Forgive the Person Who Killed their Schoolchildren About Pacifist Islamic Communities in NYC and West Africa About the Relationship between Forgiveness and Peacemaking FEATURED BONUS:  Multilingual Christian Resources…

Seth Bouchelle highlights how the command to love our neighbor and the great commission fuse in modern urban settings. He challenges assumptions about cross cultural ministry and the examples modeled by Jesus. Seth is the co-author of Mosaic: A Ministry Handbook for a Globalizing World and the author of Lost Faith: A Practical Theology for Post-Christendom Ministry. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How studying Islam could be a stumbling block in building relationships with Muslim people About the impact of honor-shame dynamics The importance of not curbing your assumptions ABOUT THE GUEST:  Seth Bouchelle has been planting churches among diaspora populations in…

James Rayment unpacks what how Muslims and Christians can have conversation without compromise and build relationships despite fundamental disagreements. These dialogues stand in stark contrast to perennial accusations of cancel culture in America. James Rayment pushes back on some common misconceptions that Protestants have about Muslims. He outlines four steps that churches can take to get to know Muslim people in their neighborhoods. The Al-Ma’idah Initiative hosts events and trains churches to do the same; it is an unapologetically Christian organization. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How Food Can Be a Catalyst for Relationship Building 4 Practical Tips for Churches to Host…