Calvary Conversations

Throughout the history of missions, many single women have gone to the mission field despite the challenges and sometimes a lack of support.  Calvary's Valerie Piercey, Director of the Clark Academic Center, PDS Program Director, and Assistant Professor of English, Education and Counseling, spent significant time on the mission field as a single woman helping people other languages, and has i...

What does it mean to “love the Lord your God with all your mind”? Calvary’s Timothy Hange welcomes Dr. Philip Dow, the author of Virtual Minds: Intellectual Character Development , to continue their conversation about intellectual virtues . “We all have habits of thinking,” Dr. Dow points out. “Some of us have habits that are negative. Some of us have habits that are positive. Intellectual vi...

Partnerships are critical! The Calvary University Ministry Studies Department is working hard to build "synergy" between local churches, mission agencies, parachurch organizations and the Christian university. Calvary's Shaun LePage visits with Joshua Paxton, the Director of the CU Burnham Center for Global Engagement and Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies, about the system he has develo...

Christians are asking more often these days, “Where are we on God’s prophetic time-line? Are the events we’re watching on the news indications that the Lord’s coming might be very soon?” Calvary’s Dr. Mike Dodds welcomes Dr. Thomas Ice, the Executive Director of the Pre-Trib Research Center ( pre-trib.org ), for part 2 of a conversation about eschatology—the study of what the Bible teaches about t...

Christians are asking more often these days, “Where are we on God’s prophetic time-line? Are the events we’re watching on the news indications that the Lord’s coming might be very soon?” Calvary’s Dr. Mike Dodds welcomes Dr. Thomas Ice, the Executive Director of the Pre-Trib Research Center ( pre-trib.org ), for a conversation about eschatology—the study of what the Bible teaches about the end tim...

Missions has changed a lot over the years, from the traditional picture of the lone missionary taking the gospel to a jungle tribe to today's business professionals engaging the unreached in the coffee shops of the world. Join us as Calvary's Joshua Paxton welcomes Dr. Marv Newell for a discussion of 10 major shifts in missions over the past 47 years.

Does the American culture seem more and more confusing to you? Does evangelism seem more complex than ever? Calvary's Shaun LePage invited Nate Morsches, an elder of CityChurch Lawrence, in Lawrence, Kansas, to have a conversation about "complex evangelism." Sharing the gospel in post-modern, multi-cultural America is complex and requires a missional approach. 

Do you ever feel as though the world is changing as often as the ocean tides? How can Christians stand firm when every day brings new challenges? Calvary's Joshua Paxton welcomes Pastor Greg Washington of Abiding Faith Baptist Church in Raytown, Missouri, to discuss standing firm in shifting cultural tides.  

Small churches are dying, right? Especially small, rural churches. Besides, people can now “do church” online,” so why do small, rural churches need to struggle to stay open? Mr. Jon Hansen, Assistant Director of Village Missions, argues that more than ever people need to connect with other people in church, even in a small rural church. Therefore, more than ever small rural churches need pastors...

What does it mean to "love the Lord your God with all your...mind"? Calvary's Tim Hange welcomes author Dr. Philip Dow for a conversation about "intellectual virtues." According to Dr. Dow, "Intellectual virtues are the traits of a thinker who is pursuing the truth. If I really want to get to the truth, what are the habits that would naturally lead me to truth?" Does that sound academic? Abstract?...

Does the Bible say anything about business? Dr. Dodds welcomes two Calvary University faculty members — the Department Chair of Business Administration, Dr. Germaine Washington, and Assistant Professor of Business, Dr. Tracy Haney — who are passionate about preparing students to serve God through business. 

In multi-cultural America, there are numerous worldviews and cultures all around us. This presents many challenges for Christians who genuinely want to reach their neighbors and co-workers for Christ. How can local churches reach "the nations" right next door? Calvary's Joshua Paxton explores this issue with Dr. Mark Hedinger, Executive Director of CultureBound, which exists to train Christians fo...

What if a right understanding of the distinctions within humanity is found in looking closely at the nature of God — specifically, the fact that He has revealed Himself as "triune" (three in one). "One of the arguments leveled against Dispensationalism is that it divides the people of God, which we cannot do because there is one God, one salvation, one Savior. But then if we recognize that there's...

America is divided on many issues including the “refugee crisis.” The real question is: How should we as Christians respond to this global crisis when it comes into our own cities, towns and villages? Shaun LePage discusses the issue with Rich Casebolt, founder of RefugeKC which "exists to welcome refugees as our new-American neighbors with Gospel-focused ministries of mercy so they&nbsp...

All who seek to serve Christ will need to serve people from a different culture at various times and in various ways which presents many challenges. Tim Hange draws on many years of cross-cultural leadership to provide illustrations and advice for all who seek to lead and serve well.

How can Christians creatively and positively respond to the refugees in our midst? Celeste Williams explains that Global FC was formed during a time of protesting around the resettlement of refugees in the US, using soccer to connect with kids and make a positive impact on their lives and their families.

Part 2 of Shaun LePage's conversation with Calvary University's new President, Dr. Alexander Granados. This second conversation is about the connection between social justice and liberation theology. What is that connection and why is it important for Christians who desire to lead and serve well?

Calvary’s Dr. Mike Dodds, Director of CU Press and Professor of Ministry Studies, has a conversation with Dr. Gary Gilley, Senior Pastor of Southern View Chapel in Springfield, IL, on the issue of Critical Race Theory (CRT). What is it? and How should Christians respond to it?

Calvary’s Shaun LePage has a conversation with Calvary's new President, Dr. Alexander Granados in part one of a two-part series. This is your opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Granados about how and why he has come to CU, and his vision for meeting the challenges and opportunities CU faces in 2021.

Your host, Joshua Paxton, had a conversation with Adrion Roberson about urban leadership challenges and racial and cultural issues. Adrion is Calvary alumnus and is on the core leadership team of the Kansas Leadership Center, pastor of the Berean Fellowship Church in Kansas City and founder of KC United! Youth Sports & Education Initiative in the urban metro KC area.

First ever Calvary Conversations. Meet the hosts and hear about the purpose of this podcast. Calvary Conversations is a ministry of Calvary University, 15800 Calvary Road, Kansas City, MO, 64147, calvary.edu.