Michael Easley inContext

Author and Psychologist, Tom Karel, joins Michael to discuss a proper Christian view of mental illness in light of today’s culture. Links Mentioned: A Christian’s Guide to Mental Illness by Tom Karel and David Murray 5 Myths About Mental Illness- article by Tom Karel Jesus on Every Page by David Murray To read the show notes, click here.

Dr. George Barna joins Michael to discuss what it means to raise children with a Christian worldview in a culture gone sideways. Links mentioned: Raising Spiritual Champions by Dr. George Barna  The Frog and The Kettle by Dr. George Barna To read the show notes, click here.

Should Christians make New Year's resolutions? In this special episode of inContext, Michael discusses New Year's resolutions for Christians. Links Mentioned: Download Michael's Personal Development goals template To read the show notes, click here.

This is our last episode for the 2023 season. We'll be back the first Tuesday in January 2024. Alistair Begg joins Michael to discuss his most recent book, The Christian Manifesto, and what we can learn from Jesus’ sermon on the plain. Links Mentioned: The Christian Manifesto by Alistair Begg To read the show notes, click here.

Dr. John Dunlop, author of Retiring Well, joins Michael to talk about facing old age with obedience and grace.  Links Mentioned: Retiring Well by Dr. John Dunlop Finishing Well to The Glory of God by Dr. John Dunlop Finding Grace in The Face of Dementia by Dr. John Dunlop Wellness For The Glory of God by Dr. John Dunlop To read the show notes, click here.

Dr. Mark D. Allen joins Michael to discuss his book, The Augustine Way, and what Christians can learn from Augustine. Links Mentioned: The Augustine Way by Dr. Mark D. Allen Apologetics at The Cross by Dr. Mark D. Allen To read the show notes, click here.

Dr. Wendy Widder joins Michael to discuss her newest commentary on the book of Daniel and how it has shaped her studies. Links Mentioned:  Exegetical Commentary on The Old Testament: Daniel by Dr. Wendy Widder  Dr. Wendy Widder’s First Daniel Commentary Dr. Widder’s Website The Big Book Cover to Cover - Daniel with Dr. Wendy Widder  The Big Book Cover to Cover - Panel Discussion To read the show n...

Steve Bartlett joins Michael to discuss a life of politics and how politics plays a large role in the state of our lives. To read the show notes, click here.

David Tal joins Michael to discuss the current state of Israel and the historic background of the Israel conflict. Links Mentioned: The BaLaGan Connection To read the show notes, click here.

Dr. Michael Easley is joined by Dr. Charles Boyd, Ron Rhodes, and Alan Shlemon to take an honest look at Andy Stanley’s Unconditional Conference. Links Mentioned: Fellowship Greenville  Stand To Reason Reasoning From The Scriptures Mainline Slide by Mary Jackson (World News Group) To read the show notes, click here.

Pastor J. Josh Smith joins Michael to discuss his book, The Titus Ten, and what it looks like to raise healthy men in the church. Links Mentioned: The Titus Ten by J. Josh Smith To read the show notes, click here.

Andy Marshall, owner of A Marshall Hospitality joins Michael to share his testimony and how that has impacted his business. Links Mentioned: A. Marshall Hospitality To read the show notes, click here.

Christopher Yuan joins Michael to discuss his newest offering, The Holy Sexuality Project, and what it looks like to teach young people about Biblical sexuality. Links Mentioned: The Holy Sexuality Project Christopher Yuan’s Site To read the show notes, click here.

Karen Pence joins Michael to discuss her book, When It’s Your Turn To Serve, and following God in your context. Links Mentioned: When It’s Your Turn To Serve by Karen Pence To read the show notes, click here.

Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill, joins Michael to discuss faith in the workplace and his career history from public to private sector work.  To read the show notes, click here.

Dr. Rosaria Butterfield joins Michael to discuss her newest book, Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age. Links Mentioned: Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age by Dr. Rosaria Butterfield Dr. Butterfield's website To read the show notes, click here.

Dr. Coleman Ford joins Michael to discuss his newest book, Formed in His Image, and how to live an everyday life of faith. Links Mentioned: Formed in His Image by Dr. Coleman Ford To read the show notes, click here.

Dr. Bruce Waltke joins Michael to discuss Old Testament theology and how to understand the Psalms.  Links Mentioned: How to Read and Understand The Psalms by Dr. Bruce Waltke Biblical Training To read the show notes, click here.

Author and founder of LifeWise Academy, Joel Penton, joins Michael to discuss the vital need for Christian education in public school. Links mentioned: LifeWise Academy During School Hours by Joel Penton To read the show notes, click here.

Janet Parshall joins Michael to discuss current issues in American politics and unfortunate divisions in the church. Links Mentioned: In The Market with Janet Parshall Read the show notes here.

Dr. Meg Meeker joins Michael to answer your questions about parenting, discipline, and the importance of having a strong father figure. Links Mentioned: Strong Fathers Strong Daughters by Dr. Meg Meeker Simple Discipline That Works The Institute For Research and Evaluation on Transgender Issues To read the show notes, click here.

 Author Jeff Kinley joins Michaels to discuss his book, God’s Grand Finale, and what we need to know about the return of Christ. Links Mentioned: God’s Grand Finale by Jeff Kinley As it Was in The Days of Noah by Jeff Kinley To read the show notes, click here.

Michelle Diamond joins Michael to discuss proper stewardship of the assets God blesses us with. What legacy will you leave? Links Mentioned:  The Cumberland Trust Read the show notes here.

Ralph Weitz joins Michael to talk about a lifetime of teaching people about stewarding God’s gifts to us. Links Mentioned: Your Finances in Changing Times by Larry Burkett Battlefields and Blessings Series by Jane Cook To read the full show notes, click here.

Ron Blue, the father of biblically based finance,  joins Michael to talk about Biblical financial wisdom to last a lifetime. Links Mentioned: The Ron Blue Institute Master Your Money by Ron Blue Splitting Heirs by Ron Blue Generous Living by Ron Blue To read the full show notes, click here.