Whitestone Podcast

There’s a phrase that’s fallen in use in recent times—delayed gratification! Seems the tech era and great prosperity in countries like America have shortened the patience of many folks in pretty dramatic ways. But how does God’s Kingdom work when it comes to delayed gratification? And how about Jesus’s delayed ratification—yeah, without the “g.” Join Kevin for this thought-provoking challenge for...

There a witty saying in America about a person being “born on third base and thinking they hit a triple.” That essentially refers to people who think they achieve amazing results when in fact they have been given starting-out privileges that are beyond the wildest dreams of two-thirds of the world’s population. How should Christians think about that? And how about the Christian faith? Are we born...

Not very long ago, a British scholar named Bebbington worked to give a definition of the history of British Evangelicalism. But there was one phrase in his formulation that was interesting: social reform . So, should “social reform” occupy a spot of primacy in believers’ lives? Join Kevin as we dive into the question of whether 21st-century Evangelicals are truly evangelical! // Download this epis...

Winston Churchill was clearly one of the most impactful persons of the 20th century—that’s why so much has been written about him and his doings. But he made many mistakes, some of them huge. And that’s one reason why reading about Churchill can be so fruitful. Join Kevin as we dive into the topic of intentionally learning from folks doing badly and the inadequacy of lesser solutions—with that dis...

Charlie Munger was one of the wealthiest men who ever lived. He also wrote about his own “wit and wisdom.” Yet Munger apparently spoke little of God, let alone Christ, in the large number of words he deliberately spoke or wrote for public consumption, including his fondess for “backward thinking.” Join Kevin for a peek at the life of Charlie Munger…and for a word or two from the Word of God! // Do...

Geography buffs love to find the so-called geographic center of places like America…which is in either Kansas or South Dakota, by the way. But just where is the geographic center of Christianity in the current era? Join Kevin as we take a look at the bracing and exhilarating truth of God’s geography for His people! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcri...

Is history always written by the victors? This saying has been circulated, especially in the last hundred years or so. But is it true? Just what is the source of true history? Is it history books? Social media? And how does Christ’s final judgement play a role in all of this? Join Kevin as we take a dive into the world of historiography and just how to think about history and victors! // Download...

Can an U.S. President who’s considered by some to be among the best ever also be considered by others as among the worst ever? Well, today, Whitestone Podcast is looking at the story of President Cal Coolidge, a man lost in history to many yet lauded by some as truly embodying very strong stewardship of the United States while serving in the office of U.S. President. Join Kevin as we take a look a...

AI is the latest tech bombshell that is touching or impacting virtually all users of technology in the modern world. Accordingly, tech users need truly understand the landscape of received wisdom and its problems. So, how do you think about AI…and how should you think about AI? Join Kevin as we dive into the fascinating world of the problems with received wisdom, Artificial Intelligence, and super...

Jesus once told His disciples who were unsuccessful at fishing in their excursion to cast their nets in a different place—and their nets became very full. And He told His believing disciples to go global in their endeavors of being “fishers of men.” How about that? So, is your church growing in numbers? And is your church helping other churches get planted and grow elsewhere around the world? Join...

Hey, would Jesus Himself be a respected member of many churches today? Or do many churches “cut Jesus down to size,” limiting what He does in their lives? And what about you? Do you perhaps harbor unbelief about what God is willing or able to do in your life? Join Kevin as we examine look at how even and especially Christians often tend to limit God! // Download this episode's Application &am...

God’s message in Jeremiah 7 was that, throughout history, Israel did not listen to Him or incline their ear…they did not obey the voice of the Lord their God.” So, what do you think God’s testimony is for the Church for the centuries since the Cross? What about your local church? What about you? Join Kevin as we take a dive into the topic of God’s business and being in the things of the Lord! // D...

Dr. Luke wove the stories of two cities named Antioch in his New Testament narrative. But each church chose a different response to God’s compelling structure for the spread of the Gospel worldwide. Just what postures did these two churches take and what lessons do they give us in our churches today? Get ready to be challenged as we take a look at the tale of two Antiochs! // Download this episode...

So, what’s your supply chain of learning? Is it accurate, reliable, and trustworthy? Who are your key teachers, mentors, disciplers? Is your supply chain of learning functioning at the top 10%? 5%? Jesus taught that the Holy Spirit teaches all things—do your approaches reflect that teaching by Christ? join Kevin as we dive into the big question of this episode: what’s your crucial supply chain of...

When He spoke to the issue of hardened religionists, Jesus had a very impactful message for multiple parties at the same time in Matthew 23. But what’s really interesting is how highly applicable that is in the Christianity of today! Be prepared to be challenged as we take a penetrating look at the willful blindness of hardened religionists! // Download this episode's Application & Action...

How about those intergenerational Smith family members hanging around and impacting the Memphis area for about a century, including Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx? What is it about such impact across generations—is it about interests, passions, or aptitudes…or all three? Join Kevin as we take a glimpse at the Smiths of Memphis and ponder the way their hands were played—and consider our own appro...

Scientists position a clear theory of disorder in the universe. But what does the Bible teach us about disorder and God-restoring order? Have you responded to God’s offer to be born-again? Is your church where your hope resides? Join Kevin as we dive into the pervasive topic of disorder and the destiny of human-led institutions! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions an...

Artificial intelligence is here to both disrupt and enhance our lives! Already, many of us are using “commonplace-usage” AI, you know, like getting onto a search engine with a query and getting an AI answer? The promise of commonplace-usage AI is huge…but so is the peril! Join Kevin as we discuss frame up some issues of commonplace-usage AI, especially for the serious believer! // Download this ep...

Many Bible-readers over the centuries have worked diligently to anchor to the Ten Commandments outlined in the Mosaic Law as the path to limit sin in their lives. But that isn’t what the Bible teaches! Romans 5:20 teaches us that the Mosaic Law actually increases sin! So, what is God’s path for Christians to take in their everyday life full of different choices to make? Join Kevin as we examine th...

The very nature of a fallen world is that organizations are in decline. But throughout Scripture—both Old Testament and New—God lifts up individuals and groups to be fresh pockets of greatness for His purposes. And He does this in the midst of broad decline. Join Kevin as we explore God’s appointment of Christians to be a fresh pocket of greatness in their families, their workplaces, and their nei...

How about God’s amazing gift of grace to every believer in Christ and Him crucified (Ephesians 2:8-9)? You know, God’s gift of grace that turns the world of its recipient—the true believer—upside down! How about you…how deeply did that gift change your life? Well, sadly, sometimes it’s hard to see that the privilege of receiving this unparalleled gift actually did change the core behavior of some...

The events of the first few months of the second term U.S. President Donald Trump have literally stunned his friends and his foes alike. Policies ranging from tariffs to government efficiency and waste to illegal immigration to gender issues have been aggressively sought out by the Trump Administration. One of the major impacts has been supply chain chaos and uncertainty. Join Kevin as we dive int...

Are you planning meaningful inheritances to others that will impact after you have passed away? For whom? Are those inheritances financial…or spiritual…or perhaps both? What models and principles do we have for this type of planning? Join Kevin as we take a unique look at the topic of “to die is gain…for whose sake?” // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transc...

How about some world-famous sports figures? Michael Jordan. David Beckham. Arnold Palmer. And…Junior Bridgeman? Forbes magazine listed these four at the top of one of their lists…but for what? Just who is Junior Bridgeman and why is he on that list? Join Kevin as we dive into the life of the amazing Junior Bridgeman, the elite NBA player turned hamburger slinger! // Download this episode's Ap...

What about modern pinnacles of higher education in the U.S. like Harvard, Yale, and Princeton—places that have entrenched antisemitism and other -isms in the life of the university? Are these institutions that were founded for training members of the Christian clergy smart or savvy ? How did such institutions start out so eager to be Christian then ultimately become much the very opposite? Join Ke...