Maybe I'm Amazed

Dr. Howell talks with Pastor Laura Heikes, Lead Pastor of McAllen First United Methodist Church in Texas, about what it's like at a church on the border and finding God in unexpected places. Pastor Laura has a Master of Theology from Asbury Theological Seminary and is the author of Finding God: Discovering the Divine in the Gritty and Unexpected .

Dr. Howell talks with Rev. Magrey deVega, senior pastor at Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa, Florida, about his book Questions Jesus Asked and the theological reflection involved in looking deeply at those questions. 

Dr. Howell talks with Dr. Mark Wilson about Turkey - its biblical history and archeology and what it looks like today. An archaeologist and historian, Dr. Wilson is founder of the Asia Minor Research Center in Antalya, Turkey and author of Biblical Turkey: A Guide to the Jewish and Christian Sites of Asia Minor. Dr. Wilson serves as a Research Fellow in Biblical Archaeology at the University of So...

Dr. Howell talks about therapeutic landscapes and healing places with Dr. Wil Gesler, author of Healing Places and retired Professor of Geography at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Gesler's major research interest is health care delivery, and he has made significant contributions to cultural geography, Africa, and social theory.

Dr. Howell talks with Dr. Steve Cheyney about the appeal, study, and understanding of conspiracy theories. The University Pastor and Honors College faculty member at UNC Charlotte, Dr. Cheyney holds a B.S. from Western Carolina University, a master's degree from Duke University, and a doctorate from Emory University.

Dr. Howell speaks with Rev. Grady Moseley, a Presbyterian pastor and general contractor, about his recent lung transplant and the hope and healing throughout that process. 

Dr. Howell talks with Karen González, speaker, writer, public theologian, and immigrant advocate, on the theology and politics of immigration and the need to be welcoming. Ms. González is the author of Beyond Welcome, which draws from the Bible and her own experiences immigrating from Guatemala as a child to examine why the traditional approach to immigration ministries and activism is, at best, i...

Dr. Howell talks with Brian Childers, Director of Handbells and Children's and Youth Music, about the musical history of bells, how handbells are played, and how they enrich worship at church. Brian is also an accomplished composer, conductor, and clinician, and serves as Music Advisor for Handbell Musicians of America, helping to promote the wealth of handbell music in the AGEHR Catalog.

Dr. Howell talks with Regina Židonienė, Director of the VŠĮ Pagalbos Center in Birzai, Lithuania, about the difference they are making in their community. Recently, she was awarded by the mayor "for constant concern for the children and families of the district experiencing social risks, daily assistance to refugees from the war started by Russia in Ukraine. For long-term, systematic, comprehensiv...

Dr. Howell speaks with Dr. Eric Meyers, a world-renowned archaeologist, professor, and author, about his life and how archaeology informs our understanding today. Dr. Meyers and his wife Dr. Carol Meyers have conducted archeological digs in relation to biblical and Judaic studies throughout their careers.

As part of the Good Questions, No Easy Answers series, Dr. Howell talks with Dr. Leighton Ford on "What is Belief and What Does it Mean to Accept Christ?" A Presbyterian minister and a leader in world evangelism, Dr. Ford has spoken in 40 countries and is the author of nine books, including his most recent, The Attentive Life .

Dr. Howell speaks with Kate Bowler on what it means to face hardships and how we love each other through these challenges. Kate Bowler, Ph. D. is a New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, professor at Duke University, and incurable optimist. She studies the cultural stories we tell ourselves about success, suffering, and whether (or not) we're capable of change.

Dr. Howell speaks with Dr. Lillian Daniel on the importance of community in the church, how the community deals with hardships and tragedy, and the need for compassion. Dr. Daniel is a preacher, teacher, and writer in Iowa. She has spoken at the National Cathedral, Duke Chapel, Kings College, London, and Queen's College, Ontario, but on Sundays, you can find her preaching at First Congregational C...

Dr. Howell talks to Dr. David Wilkinson about science and faith, wrestling with questions about creation and life in the universe, and the importance of having a space in church to ask these questions. Dr. David Wilkinson received his PhD in theoretical astrophysics at Durham University. After this he studied theology at Cambridge and became a Methodist minister and since then has held a number of...

As part of the Good Questions, No Easy Answers series, Dr. Howell talks to Dr. Carol Harston, an ordained Baptist pastor and pastoral researcher who leads the Eden Hill Initiative, where she converses with those who have grown up around traumatizing theology and helps them move toward healing. 

As part of the Good Questions, No Easy Answers series, Dr. Howell talks to Dr. Chris Green about the Bible, inspiration, and truth. They discuss how God is using these stories to tell us about ourselves and about God. Author of All Things Beautiful: An Aesthetic Christology , Dr. Green is Professor of Public Theology at Southeastern University, Director for St. Anthony Institute of Theology, Philo...

Dr. Howell begins the Good Questions, No Easy Answers series by speaking to Mark Miller about the question Is There a God? and how music helps us define our faith. Mark serves as Assistant Professor of Church Music at Drew Theological School, Lecturer in the Practice of Sacred Music at Yale University, and Minister of Music of Christ Church in Summit, NJ.

Dr. Howell speaks with Dr. Dianne Collard, missionary and author of I Choose to Forgive , about her story of loss, forgiveness, and how it lead her to become an advocate for artists.

Dr. Howell speaks to Slice Penny on his call to ministry, how mistakes can lead to new beginnings, and how small things within the church can lead to major changes in others' lives.

Dr. Howell speaks with Julie Wood, author of Changing the Message and mother of Ben Wood, on the heart-breaking journey of navigating the loss of her son and a mission to change the message within the church to "Do No Harm" and treat others with kindness.

Dr. Howell speaks with Dr. Jack Harnish, a retired United Methodist pastor, author, and preacher, on E. Stanley Jones—one of the most remarkable evangelists and missionaries of the 20th century. 

Dr. Howell speaks with Gary Chapman, New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages series, retired pastor, and the director of Marriage and Family Life Consultants, about relationships, faith, and The 5 Love Languages .

Dr. Howell talks with Craig Hella Johnson, Grammy-winning founder and Artistic Director of Conspirare renowned as one of today's most influential voices in choral conducting. They speak about conducting, composing, and deeper connections between music, spirituality, and the world. His work, Considering Matthew Shepard, will be at Myers Park UMC on June 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Dr. Howell speaks with Ed Price, Chief Operating Officer of Charlotte Rescue Mission, about the new opportunities and transformation occurring at Community Matters Cafe.

Dr. Howell talks to Rev. Dr. Gary Mason, a Methodist Minister in Northern Ireland and professor known for his work with reconciliation, about toxic religion and national identity.