155. Singing Through Fire: Finding Joy in Redemptive Suffering | Lara Silverman
"Death is not the end." That's the core truth that guides our conversation with special guest Lara Silverman this week. Lara, whose memoir Singing Through Fire is a #1 Amazon Bestseller, gets incredibly vulnerable about her journey through devastating loss—losing her dream career and, shortly after, her husband Matthew to cancer. She provides deep insight into redemptive suffering and the power of Christian faith to offer eternal optimism, even when life feels completely broken. Grab your coffee and join us for this sobering and profoundly encouraging episode!
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154. Equipping Teenagers To Have Evangelical Conversations | Greg Stier
After the tragedy of the Columbine shooting, Greg Stier received a powerful call to ministry. He founded Dare 2 Share to equip a generation of teenagers with the tools to share their faith and have meaningful conversations. Tune in to hear Greg’s personal story and learn how his ministry has grown into a global movement.
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153. Unemployed to Uplifted: A Story of God’s Call to China | Matthew Faye Terry
What happens when you're unemployed, uncertain, and feel a powerful call from God to go to China? Our guest, Matthew Faye Terry, lived it. On today's episode, he shares his story of being a front-row witness to God's work among college students who had never heard the Gospel. This isn't just a trip—it's the origin of his screenplay, English Corner, a testament to God’s faithfulness and how one decision can change everything. Tune in to hear this inspiring story.
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152. Faraday, Maxwell, and Their Faith | Suzanne Shera
Michael Faraday and James Clerk Maxwell revolutionized our understanding of the universe, but their genius extended beyond the laboratory. Join us as we explore the profound Christian faith that shaped their lives and discoveries. Join us as we explore the profound Christian faith of the fathers of electromagnetism.In this episode, we'll talk with our expert, Suzane Shera, to uncover how the personal faith of these two giants of science directly influenced their groundbreaking discoveries. We also learn about her book Lightlab: Lessons for kids to explore the nature of light and to know Jesus.
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151. Created, Not Coded: Humanity vs. AI | ChatGPT
Join Pastor Haig as he sits down with ChatGPT to explore the profound theological concept of the Imago Dei. What does it truly mean for humanity to be made in God's image? This episode unpacks the unique qualities of human beings and draws a sharp distinction between the God-given nature of humanity and the manufactured intelligence of AI.
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