Between Faith & Reason with Dr. Jeff Lawrence

What does it truly mean to move from knowing about Jesus to abiding in Christ? In this powerful Christian faith testimony, Greg Hurley shares his journey from routine church attendance and biblical knowledge to a life transformed by radical surrender to the Holy Spirit. A husband, father, and businessman, Greg believed in Jesus, faithfully served, and even read the entire Bible — yet he sensed som...

As we approach the start of the holiday season with Thanksgiving and look forward to celebrating the birth of our Lord with Christmas, Jeff sits down with award-winning author Cynthia Ruchti to discuss her new book, "The Spirit of Christmas." When we think of the first Christmas, we often focus on the wide-eyed young mother and her faithful fiancé, on tattered shepherds and singing angels and road...

 Today, Jeff sits down with Doug Campbell, who serves as the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), where he leads initiatives that help schools strengthen biblical worldview formation, spiritual formation, and home-school partnerships. Doug and Jeff discuss parenting, not the picture-perfect filtered version, but the real thing. The moments when frustration rises quicker than we e...

Jeff sits down with the Senior Associate pastor of Winter Garden's First Baptist to discuss Carl Trueman's book, "A Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution. Jeremy Woods  Jeremy has been in ministry since he was in college. He was with Biltmore Church for over 10 years, a multi-site congregation of +8000 in Western North Carolina, whe...

The tragic death of Charlie Kirk has shaken the country to its core. In many ways, it can cause one to think about how a person, particularly a believer, shares and expresses their faith, beliefs, and ideas. In this special episode, Jeff shares his thoughts on the loss of a remarkable young man who impacted Generation X, and how, as believers, we can respond.

Today, student-athletes face more pressure than ever before in athletics. This week, Jeff sits down with licensed clinical counselor Bradley Mack to discuss this ever-changing and challenging world of youth and high school athletics. Bradley is the author of The Balanced Blueprint/Manage Pressure, Squash Burnout, Find Balance. You can learn more about this week's guest, Bradley Mack: bradley@theba...

This week, Jeff sits down with a special guest, Tim Grosshans, Senior Pastor of Winter Garden's First Baptist , to discuss masculinity and Nancy Pearcey's book The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. Nancy Pearcey  is a bestselling author and speaker. A former agnostic, she was hailed in  The Economist  as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant fe...

What if the biggest threat to Christianity is not unbelief, but un-lived belief? Today, Jeff sits with Corey Cline, an Educational Technologist at Foundation Academy. Corey has a passion for God's word and lives his faith daily. Jeff and Corey deeply dive into what God's word says about living out our faith, not simply professing it. Foundation Academy, a private Christian school in Winter Garden,...

 There's a growing sense that the world is falling apart. Turn on the news, scroll social media, talk to your neighbor, and you'll see it: war, riots, political division, fear. We're living in a moment that feels unstable and unsafe. Today, Jeff addresses believers, sharing that we have hope and certainty due to our relationship with the Creator. We can do things daily that will make a difference...

Believers and non-believers have at one time or another questioned the existence of God. This week, Jeff sits down with Teach, Strength Coach, and Author Christie Thompson to discuss how the evidence of God is very real and her new book, "A King's Heart: Restoring a Relationship with the King." Her book addresses essential questions, such as: Who is God? Can we truly know God? How does God’s chara...

This week, Jeff sits down with licensed professional counselor, Brent Dyer. They discuss dealing with doubt. Recognizing it, where it comes from, and how to handle it. For over twenty years, Brent-Dyer has led church worship ministries from 150 to 15,000. Through his work in both single-site congregations and multi-site congregations, Brent has honed his skills as a strategic, creative, and vision...

In this week's episode, Jeff welcomes Foundation Academy Bible and Apologetics teacher Brock Ratzlaff to discuss the search for truth, its importance, and how we know it when we find it. Brock is from Frankfort, Ohio. He received an M.A. in Christian and Classical Studies from Knox Theological Seminary. Brock teaches Bible and Apologetics at Foundation Academy's Tilden Campus. 

This week, host Jeff Lawrence addresses the rarely talked-about epidemic of loneliness. His guest is the president of New Missions and author Tim DeTellis. Jeff and Time explore the possible causes of loneliness, such as a changing culture, technology, and the loss of interdependency on our communities. They also discuss potential solutions to overcome loneliness and what we can do to create a sen...

This week, host Jeff Lawrence sits with Foundation Academy Mental Health Therapist Nilda Laguna for Part II of adolescent anxiety and the possible contributions smart devices make to the causation. This week, they dig deeper into the causes and how to identify potential problems and strategies for combating dependency on smart devices. Nilda Laguna is a licensed mental health therapist and fo...

This week, host Jeff Lawrence sits with Foundation Academy Mental Health Therapist Nilda Laguna to discuss adolescent anxiety and the possible contributions smart devices make in the causation. Nilda Laguna is a licensed mental health therapist and founder of Inspirational Therapy in Clermont, Florida. Originally from Miami, she brings over a decade of experience in the mental health field, i...

This week, Jeff sits down with Orlando native and former Duke basketball star Krystal Thomas-Smith. Krystal shares her testimony of how she overcame profound adversity and how that led her to a more real and relevant relationship with Christ.

In this episode of Between Faith & Reason, host Jeff Lawrence sits down with entrepreneur, influencer, and business strategist Martha Krejci. Once a successful tech executive, Martha left the corporate world behind to pursue a mission-driven approach to business that truly serves and empowers entrepreneurs at every level. Jeff and Martha dive into the shortcomings of traditional marketing mode...

Today's guest is Brandan Molthan, a native Orlando resident who owns and operates MCKINLEY Contracting in Windermere, Florida, and services all of Orlando and Central Florida. Jeff and Brandan discuss how his faith influences his relationships and practices in business.

In the introductory episode of Between Faith & Reason, host Jeff Lawrence sits down with The Observer editor and publisher Mike Eng to discuss this endeavor between Foundation Academy and The Observer and explore the impact faith can and does have in our community.

Episode 1: Welcome to Between Faith and Reason with Jeff Lawrence Welcome to Between Faith and Reason , a weekly podcast exploring the intersection of faith and daily life in the Winter Garden, Florida, community. Hosted by Jeff Lawrence , this podcast will feature thought-provoking conversations on how faith shapes our families, schools, businesses, and local culture. In this inaugural episode, J...