Michael Easley inContext

In this Benchmarks series, I want to look at passages that have provided me with a framework that has helped me navigate life, suffering, ministry, and purpose.  This week we look at what I might consider my life's verse: Colossians 1:28-29.  For Show Notes visit: https://michaelincontext.com/pauls-great-commission/

This is the first episode of a series called Benchmarks. By definition, a benchmark is standard point of reference to which other things are measured. This series features benchmarks in my life looking back over 50 years of following Christ. We begin by looking at Psalm 101. For show notes visit: https://michaelincontext.com/maturing-in-christ/

In this episode, Pastor Mike Glenn offers wisdom and encouragement to us in his answers to our 10 Questions. In our conversation, Mike and I discuss: Longstanding steadfastness in ministry Believing God loves and likes us Mike's book Coffee with Mom https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-mike-glenn/

In this episode I host my favorite guest, my bride, Cindy Easley. In Cindy's answers to our 10 Questions are valuable reminders and instructions straight from God's Word. "My goal is to be more like Christ every day, to live a life of grace, and to demonstrate the love of Christ––which is not the love of the world." For notes and resources visit: https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-cindy-eas...

We welcome Ron Rhodes to inContext today to answer our 10 Questions. In this conversation, Michael and Ron talk about: Having an eternity-focused perspective Apologetics, the defense of our faith The importance of daily time in the Bible For notes and resources, visit: https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-ron-rhodes

Today we hear answers to our 10 Questions from Robert J Morgan. "Happiness is an emotion, but joy is an attitude. Our attitudes we can choose, and our emotions come out of our attitudes." For notes and resources visit:https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-robert-j-morgan/

Today we hear answers to our 10 Questions from Dr. John Ankerberg. "Learn to trust God. Because everything works with Him, and nothing works without Him." For notes and resources visit: https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-john-ankerberg/

Today we hear answers to Michael's 10 Questions from his longtime friend, Rob Schwarzwalder. In this conversation, Rob shares about his struggles with doubt and anxiety, and how he escaped from under the weight of that struggle and embraced a life of surrender to Christ as his Lord. "It was as though years of anxiety, questioning, unbelief, and doubt fell off my back." For notes and resources visi...

Today's guest is Ralph Weitz, a longtime friend of Michael's, veteran in ministry, and expert in faithful financial stewardship. "I need to rest from the notion of earning my salvation, but work at the issue of my sanctification––my spiritual growth in Him." For Notes and Resources: https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-ralph-weitz/

Michael speaks with Dr. Philip Cary about his book: Good News for Anxious Christians: 10 Practical Things you Don't Have to Do. "We don't have faith in faith, we have faith in the Gospel." How does our experience of God inform our faith? How does one know, truly know, that they're saved? How do we let God take control of our lives? For Show Notes and Resources visit: https://michaelincontext.com/g...

This third and last episode from Dr. Carl Trueman was originally taught at the 2017 Blue Ridge Bible Conference. It is not simply believing the Bible is authoritative that makes you a Christian. It is what you believe the Bible teaches that constitutes you as a Christian. For Notes and Resources visit: https://michaelincontext.com/carl-trueman-authority-of-scripture/

In our last episode we heard Dr. Trueman address the psychological nature of the way in which we typically think of ourselves and our identity. In this episode he adds another strand to that: the context in which we think of ourselves as human beings having an identity. https://michaelincontext.com/carl-trueman-2019-2/

We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Carl Trueman back to inContext. Today we're sharing part one of a lecture series originally given at the 2019 Blue Ridge Bible Conference: Gender, Sexuality, and What it Means to be Human. Listen to how the Bible shapes our understanding of human identity, gender, and sexual ethics, and consider how the Church can offer the Gospel to those who are struggling. For Show...

In this episode Michael talks with two of his and Cindy's closest friends, Robert and Liz White. The Whites live with great intentionality that makes itself evident in their marriage, their family and their ministry. In this conversation, Michael and the Whites discuss: Friendship Local Ministry Marriage Community Discipleship Parenting For notes and resources visit https://michaelincontext.com/li...

This episode first released on Hanna Seymour's podcast No Matter What. The premise is simple. Will you be the man or woman that God created you to be, no matter what? Hanna, having heard this admonishment from Michael throughout her life, invited him on to explain this concept as the first episode of her podcast: No Matter What. For resources visit http://michaelincontext.com/no-matter-what

Dr. Mark David Hall, author of Did America have a Christian Founding? Separating Modern Myth from Historical Truth joins Michael to discuss the history of our nation, our faith, and how the intersection of the two guide our future. Our thanks to Dr. Hall for sharing his time and wisdom! For notes and resources visit: https://michaelincontext.com/christian-founding-mark-david-hall/

Michael teaches a few observations from the Old Testament and reminds us where The Big Book––Cover to Cover series came from. As we wrap up the Old Testament it's important that we revisit why we began this series in the first place: Why is it important to understand the big picture of Scripture as a whole? https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-old-testament

Michael teaches an overview of the book of Malachi. The last of the prophets serves as a perfect photo-finish to the Old Testament. Covenant people, will you live faithfully no matter what your experience tells you? For Show Notes visit: http://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-malachi

Michael teaches an overview on the book of Zechariah. We rarely have answers to our "why" or "how long" questions, but we have clear instructions from the Lord: Trust Him. Join us for another remarkably timely reminder from an ancient prophet, whose words to his original audience point them–and us–to timeless truth about the God we serve. For Show Notes: http://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-...

Dr. Wayne Grudem joins Michael to talk through difficult questions we may have or face in our Christian lives pertaining to knowing God's will, end of life decisions, and the leadership and future of the church. For Show Notes including timestamps for each question asked, or to learn more about Dr. Grudem visit: http://michaelincontext.com/dr-e-asks-dr-g-1

Michael teaches an overview on the book of Haggai. Haggai is the second-shortest book in the Bible, but don't discredit it. There's a lot here in 38 short verses. For Show Notes visit: http://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-haggai

What does the Bible say about spanking your children? Is polyamory the next pastoral sexual frontier, and if so, how should we respond? (Also, what is polyamory?) Did God really turn His face away from Christ on the cross What are Dr. E's top book recommendations? You asked, Dr. E Answered! For Show Notes containing timestamps for each question and resources listed, visit: https://michaelincontext...

Michael teaches an overview of the book of Zephaniah. An interesting book at many levels, Zephaniah prophesied during the time of the young King Josiah as he tried to lead his people to turn back to God. This is a book of warning and encouragement, and one with practical application fitting for our time. Show Notes: http://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-zephaniah

Dr. Jack Collins joins Michael to talk about this book: what understanding should we bring to our study of Habakkuk, and what should we take away? This is a unique book. Where most prophetic books address a people group, Habakkuk is an account of dialogue between a prophet and God.  For Show Notes visit http://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-Habakkuk

People have always had the same responses to crisis: How long? How can this go on? Why do the righteous suffer? Why do the wicked prosper? God, why aren't You doing something? Unlike most prophets who spoke to Judah, Israel, Assyria, the Babylonians–some people group–this is a conversation between a prophet and God. Join us as we study this unique prophetic text. Show Notes: http://michaelincontex...