Beyond Words Radio

12/08/2021

Bill Campbell believes that getting back into routine Bible Study is how a worldwide revival will take place. Are we committed to doing it ourselves though? Today on Community Spotlight, Braxton talks

05/06/2020

10/21/2019

Faithful • Bob Jamison
Once the steel capital of the world, Pittsburgh has become known as a place where God is at work. By examining the stories of God’s transformative power from this single locale, we are reminded to look around and take note of God’s work in our lives and communities. An awareness of God’s presence and purpose helps us to be faithful. But even when we fail, God is faithful still, and His help is only a prayer away. http://ow.ly/9mV150wQfXz

09/30/2019

Filling the Leadership Void • Richard Blackaby
Ministries and organizations cannot rise higher than their leaders. Thus, the high calling on those who lead. But did you consider that anyone who influences another person is exhibiting leadership? Both the Church and our cultural institutions are in desperate need of strong leaders at all levels. Richard Blackaby, president of Blackaby Ministries, offers insights to help each of us realize our leadership potential and practical steps by which we can encourage others to do the same. http://ow.ly/uTiW50wwN74

09/10/2019

Surprised by Paradox • Jen Po***ck Michel
Life is a paradox. From the Biblical vision of God becoming a human, to the practical application of God’s truth in a broken world, inexplicable contradictions and mysterious connections leave us confused. We seek clarity by simplifying truth, categorizing and containing it, creating an either-or world of our own making. And then reality merges black and white perceptions, calling us once again to look at all sides of an issue until we capture its core truth. In this interview, author Jen Po***ck Michel helps us to see the world from a realistic both-and perspective. http://ow.ly/rb3Q50w4u07

08/19/2019

Political Visions & Illusions • David Koyzis
What do you believe to be the ideal form of government? Or is there really an ideal? Might the quality of those who govern be more important than the ideology that shapes the state? Further, might our political ideologies, if held too rigidly, become idolatry? In this interview you will explore these and other important questions through the eyes of David Koyzis, a seasoned professor of political science. http://ow.ly/LuiS30pnzya

07/29/2019

Leaving Buddha • Eugene Bach
A fascinating interview that opens up the heart of Buddhism through the story of a monk. Author Eugene Bach exposes the mysterious world of Tibetan Buddhism, with its layered teachings, intricate practices — and troubling secrets. Ultimately, it tells a moving story about the search for truth, the path of enlightenment, and how no one is beyond the reach of a loving God. http://ow.ly/RUmP50vf5yc

07/19/2019

Find Your Place • Brian Phipps & Rob Wegner
Many of us wonder if we’re really walking in the will of God for our lives. Two Christian leaders, Brian Phipps and Rob Wegner, combine their shared ministry learnings to create a simple grid for pressing more deeply into God’s purpose for your life. You can better follow God by making sure you’re plugged into God’s GPS. Tune in to glean insights about your gifts, passions and story, and how they can light up the path on which God wants you to walk. http://ow.ly/ZSua50v5VDm

07/08/2019

Born to Die • Doug Stringer
Most people are not aware of the five key sacrifices in the Old Testament. Far fewer understand their implications for the cross of Christ. Author and ministry leader Doug Stringer takes us a step further and describes how these historic sacrifices can radically impact our lives today. Tune in to ignite your faith with truths that inspire faithfulness. http://ow.ly/rgHI50uVULe

07/01/2019

Hope for America • David Barton
David Barton is the Founder and President of WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization that presents America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage. David is the author of numerous best-selling books, with the subjects being drawn largely from his massive library of tens of thousands of original writings from the Founding Era. A national news organization has described him as “America’s historian,” and Time Magazine called him “a hero to millions – including some powerful politicians.” In fact, Time Magazine named him as one of America’s 25 most influential evangelicals. http://ow.ly/1v3w50uQJYl

06/24/2019

The Politics of Ministry • Bob Burns
It is sometimes said that religion and politics do not mix. Yet properly understood, one cannot perform ministry in a church or organization without engaging in politics — of the kingdom sort. Simply stated, politics in ministry is unavoidable for it is the machinery of ministry when people are working together for common goals and shared good. Insights from this interview can help you to navigate the political side of ministry with wisdom and skill. http://ow.ly/lItO50uLsEJ

06/17/2019

Psychology & Christianity • Ken Boa
Should Christians utilize psychologists when they struggle with mental health, or is the advice of fellow Christians sufficient? Some Christians advocate avoiding psychology altogether. Others encourage learning from this field of study and filtering it through the filter of the Christian worldview. Join us as Ken Boa talks about his doctoral research on the history of theology and psychology and where the two disciples interact, intersect, and contradict. http://ow.ly/oA5v50uGaAX

06/11/2019

Science & Christian Faith • Greg Cootsona
Many Christians have been brought up under the assumption that mainstream science is incompatible with genuine Christian faith — so when they see compelling evidence for biological evolution, for example, they feel forced to choose between science and their faith. The devastating effects of this dilemma are plain to see, as emerging adults either leave the faith or shut themselves off to the findings of the scientific community. But it’s a false dilemma. Greg Cootsona explains how science and faith interact and where they intersect. Tune in as we grapple with the historical Adam and Eve, the future of technology and other pertinent topics. http://ow.ly/OY1C50uBrYI

06/03/2019

God Among Sages • Kenneth Samples
Was Jesus just a spiritual leader, like Buddha, Krishna, Confucius, and Muhammad? Or is He something more — something else entirely? Kenneth Samples helps us answer this question by pondering the Biblical and historical portrait of Christ and comparing it to the historical and documentary evidence supporting other religious leaders. Through this interview you will learn a lot about the difference between the major world religions and what causes Jesus and His claims to be a world apart from the rest. http://ow.ly/Xw5E50uvrM4

05/28/2019

Wake Up America! • Star Parker
Can government programs eradicate poverty in America? From Star Parker’s perspective, the welfare state only makes poverty worse. Having lived on welfare and having experienced its dampening impact on her spirit and community, Star carries a passion for its eradication from the ground up. She is the Founder and President of Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE), a Washington DC based public policy institute that promotes market-based solutions to fight poverty. Her perspectives may help to awaken America, one person at a time. http://ow.ly/igvx30oQgNQ

05/20/2019

Ancient Roots • Kenneth Stewart
Is the Catholic Church more grounded in ancient roots than are today’s Evangelical and Protestant believers? Perhaps not in the manner that many Christian leaders have long assumed. Protestants carry an inferiority complex in this regard, having forgotten their ancient roots. Kenneth J. Stewart, professor of theological studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA, uses historic figures and trends to help Protestants realize their strong connection with the Early Church. http://ow.ly/XVgy30oMoLn

05/13/2019

The Lost World of the Torah • John Walton
The Old Testament is grounded in the Hebraic “Law,” or Torah. Confusion arises among Biblical scholars and Bible readers regarding how much of the Old Testament Law is to be applied literally to our day and society. Is the Jewish Law largely a time-bound set of rules that does not have relevance for modern readers? Or is it a prescription for living that is meant to be followed? John Walton seeks middle ground. They view the Law as a channel of God’s timeless wisdom for each new generation. http://ow.ly/MNvy30oIBVv

05/06/2019

unPLANNED • Abby Johnson
The movie Unplanned is based on a book by the same title. It is the story of Abby Johnson, a clinic director with Planned Parenthood who saw things inside the organization that gave her new insights about the life inside a pregnant mother’s womb. Her life and understanding about abortion was radically altered, as may be the perspective of those who listen in. http://ow.ly/C80e30oEopX