Michael Easley inContext

Kerby Anderson joins Michael to talk through some admittedly alarming data about current trends in Christianity, and how we can move toward a hopeful future in the church. What does the data actually say about trends in the church? Why are younger people disconnected from faith? If a new or younger believer's doctrinal theology isn't exactly orthodox (yet), does that mean they aren't saved? This i...

Dr. Ken Boa is back on inContext. In this conversation, Michael and Dr. Boa discuss: How to move beyond using the same words each time you pray What to do when prayer doesn't "work" How to "be anxious for nothing," practically Hope How knowing God's promises changes your life "We ought to hope for things, but we should be careful never to place our hope in them. Our hope must be in God alone—in Hi...

Bill Howard joins Michael to discuss: How to Share the Gospel. Evangelism is a concept that challenges and intimidates many, but should it? What if we know we should share the gospel with others, but we have no idea where to start? Bill answers these questions and many more in this conversation with Michael about: Turning conversations toward spiritual topics Obstacles keeping people from embracin...

Pastor Erwin Lutzer is back on inContext today to answer our 10 Questions. You may recall his episode in our last series, we received great feedback from that episode—if you missed it, it's worth your time to go back and listen! In this episode, Michael and Pastor Lutzer discuss: What spending time with God looks like, practically speaking Valuable life lessons regarding people Valuable life lesso...

To wrap up our series, Robert Morgan and Morris Proctor joined Michael in the studio to talk about the value of spending regular time in Scripture. In this episode: Obstacles to spending time in Scripture The discipline of a quiet time Discipleship in the home Encouragement for pastors: modeling Bible study for the congregation How to help others grow in the Word Helpful resources for engaging in...

Scott Lindsey, Executive Director at Faithlife, joins Michael in this hope-filled conversation about the measurable impact of regular Bible study. If you've struggled to make time for Scripture lately, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Michael and Scott discuss: Bible study methodology The measurable impact of regular Bible study Encouraging trends for people in the word Digital strat...

Pastor Lutzer shares his own story of experiencing God's providence in the ordinary throughout his life. Through his incredible testimony of God's faithfulness, you'll be encouraged to see God in the everyday moments of life, to seek Him, and to step confidently into the ways God intends to use you as His hands and feet right where you are. In Pastor Lutzer's words: "When God sends revival, He doe...

"We have all kinds of excuses—no reasons—but all kinds of excuses for why we can't read the Bible. But God only wrote one book, and I think He'd like for us to read it." Dr. Woodrow Kroll joins Michael to discuss: Why Biblical Literacy is declining Technology and Bible retention Encouragement for any who struggle to read the Bible Dr. Kroll's #1 tip for increasing your own biblical literacy Show N...

Dr. Michael Gorman joins Michael to begin our series on Biblical literacy and exposition: Get Your Nose in The Book. In this conversation, Michael and Dr. Gorman discuss: Reading Scripture in context Communicating Scripture Asking good questions of the text Analyzing the culture of Scripture Supplemental tools for careful Bible study And much more Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/in-the-bo...

Where did Cain's wife come from? How do we educate our children biblically about homosexuality? How do we speak the truth in love without sounding judgmental or condoning what's Biblically wrong? You asked, Dr. E answered! "Whenever I hear a person or group changing the terminology of the Bible to accommodate a cultural view, I'm going to lean on the Biblical text in its context." Show Notes: http...

Dr. George Barna joins Michael to discuss the tension in a world largely influenced by culture rather than Scripture, and what we can do about it. In this episode, Michael and Dr. Barna discuss: How people interact with the Bible in America and ways the church might actually deter folks from doing so Dominant influences in our culture How God works through individuals to change cultures Forming a...

Janet Parshall returns to inContext to discuss the state of the American church and to encourage believers to obey the biblical mandate: go and tell the Good News. In this conversation, Michael and Janet discuss: Concerning trends in Western Christianity Our mandate: Go and Tell Social media's impact on our thinking Free speech Engaging in politics with Kingdom principles "Woke" culture Cancel cul...

Dr. Phil Cary helps us understand the history of Christian theology in the US and the church. History is the current event of another time. In this episode, Michael and Dr. Cary discuss: Creeds and their place in church history Christianity, Moralism, and Deism Where the church is headed in America And more! Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/church-history-america-cary/

Dr. John Hannah is back to help us understand the history of Christianity in America. Michael and Dr. Hannah discuss: Christian history in America The Great Awakenings Fundamentalism and Puritanism Unity among believers "I don't think our nation began as a distinctly Christian nation...The foundation of this country took place in a profoundly Christian world. They operated out of a Christian world...

"That's why we preach Christ crucified: we believe that if you really know Him, it'll change everything." This is the first episode in our new series: Church History. Dr. Hannah puts it well when he says, "If you don't have a past, you can't understand the present and you don't have hope for the future." Join us through these next five weeks as we look at the history of the church in America and a...

Hanna Seymour joins Michael to answer our 10 Questions in this episode about eternal perspective, the character of God, and defining success in every season of life. In this conversation, Michael and Hanna discuss: Seasonal Callings Defining success in your context The value of an eternal perspective Finding purpose when your life looks different than you envisioned The life-changing power of unde...

Michael's longtime friend Dave Gibson is on inContext to answer our 10 Questions. In this episode, Michael and Dave discuss: The value of lifelong friendships Choosing God in retirement Overcoming your "inner-brat" (stubbornness) Worry and anxiety The grace of God The beauty of Scripture Overcoming performance-based theology Overcoming distractions to pursuing God Show Notes: https://michaelincont...

Michael's longtime friend Robert White is back on inContext today. This time, he's answering our 10 Questions. Don't miss this episode. Topics discussed: Trusting God "Vocation" versus "Advocation" Marriage Surrendering to God Arriving at the point of faithfulness Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-robert-white/

Dr. E is back in the studio answering your questions! In this episode: -What are your thoughts on divorce as it pertains to qualifications for eldership? -How do you reconcile obeying God in denying oneself and taking up your cross daily, and protecting oneself from those who use scripture against you for personal gain? -How should a believer respond to a person who weaponizes scripture? -Who were...

Why does reading and studying the Bible from Genesis to Revelation matter? How do we encourage Christians to get their noses in the Book? Dr. Mark Chavalas, Dr. Wendy Widder, and Dr. Kevin Zuber join Michael Easley to discuss the value of studying and understanding the Bible—from cover to cover. For more episodes from "The Big Book—Cover to Cover" Series or more Biblically-based resources, visit m...

Dr. Mark Hitchcock joins Michael to help us delve into the book of Revelation. "God's on His throne. He's in control of what's happening. All of history is in His hands, and history is headed to the feet of Jesus Christ. If history is headed there, that's where we need to live now. The book of Revelation is the advanced history of how Jesus Christ becomes King." Show Notes & a FREE resource from D...

Michael teaches an overview of the book of Revelation, the final book in the canon of Scripture, and final teaching message in our current series: The Big Book—Cover to Cover. It's remarkable to step back on this Big Book and see that it begins and ends with these connections that are impossible to ignore. Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-revelation/ Catch up on past episode...

Jonathan Dodson joins Michael to discuss Jude: "a perplexing, important, and timely letter for the times we're in." In this conversation, Jonathan and Michael discuss: Jude: a letter about authority and love The authorship of Jude The authority of the gospel Those "marked for condemnation" Contending for the faith Angels/Messengers And more... Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode...

Michael teaches through the book of Jude: a letter that begins as a letter about salvation but makes an abrupt shift to address something more important. Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-jude/

Dr. Charles Baylis is back to continue helping us walk through the 2nd and 3rd epistles from John. In this episode, Michael and Dr. Baylis discuss: Who is the chosen lady? The danger of incorporating nonbelievers into the Body of Christ Cain as the image of the first false prophet Abiding: living faithfully, staying with Jesus For Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-2-3-john/