Maybe God

For nearly 35 years, legendary mythologist, author and storyteller Martin Shaw turned his back on Christianity, feeling from a young age that the evangelical faith of his childhood didn’t fit with his deeply artistic soul. Maybe God guest host Justin Brierley speaks with Martin about the mystical experiences that led to his unexpected and miraculous return to Christianity in 2019.   About Martin Shaw: https://drmartinshaw.com/   Read more from Martin Shaw: https://martinshaw.substack.com/   Watch this interview: youtube.com/maybegodpodcast    Sign up for our weekly newsletter with exclusive content: www.maybegodpod.com    Donate to future episodes: www.maybegodpod.com/donate    Follow Maybe God on Instagram and Facebook: @maybegodpod

In a recent sermon for The Story Church, Eric Huffman warns us about the strategies of our greatest enemy so that we can be better equipped to fight and win the spiritual battles that each day brings. Watch our interviews: youtube.com/maybegodpodcast Sign up for our weekly newsletter with exclusive content: www.maybegodpod.com  Donate to future episodes: www.maybegodpod.com/donate  Follow Maybe God on Instagram and Facebook: @maybegodpod

After nearly four years in production, the Maybe God team is thrilled to announce that our award-winning documentary series called ACROSS is now available for streaming at www.acrossdocumentary.com! Released on World Refugee Day (June 20, 2023), ACROSS shares heartbreaking and inspiring stories of asylum seekers fleeing imminent danger and finding hope and healing through the love of faithful individuals and churches. On this special episode, Maybe God host Eric Huffman, Maybe God and ACROSS producer Julie Mirlicourtois, and ACROSS cast member Pastor John Garland talk about the series, share powerful clips, and reveal behind-the-scenes details.  Receive a special discount for World Refugee Day by streaming ACROSS today - June 20, 2023! Watch ACROSS: www.acrossdocumentary.com Help us spread the word on Facebook and Instagram: @acrossdocumentary Watch this interview: www.youtube.com/maybegodpodcast Sign up for our weekly newsletter with exclusive content: www.maybegodpod.com  Donate to future episodes: www.maybegodpod.com/donate  Follow Maybe God on Instagram and Facebook: @maybegodpod

On this special edition of Maybe God, Justin Brierley commemorates the life and legacy of Timothy Keller, world-renowned pastor, author, and theologian, who passed away on May 19, 2023 at age 72 after a three-year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Justin speaks with three people who were personally impacted by Keller’s work, including Collin Hansen, author of “Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation”, Molly Worthen, a journalist and associate professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Max McLean, an award-winning actor and founder and artistic director of New York City-based Fellowship for Performing Arts. Featured Book: “Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation” https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-Keller-Spiritual-Intellectual-Formation/dp/0310128684/?tag=thegospcoal-20 Featured Obituary by Molly Worthen: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/05/tim-keller-pastor-obituary/674124/  Molly’s story on Gospel Coalition:   https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/gospelbound/happened-molly-worthen/ Fellowship for Performing Arts: https://fpatheatre.com/ Watch this interview: youtube.com/maybegodpodcast Sign up for our weekly newsletter with exclusive content: www.maybegodpod.com  Donate to future episodes: www.maybegodpod.com/donate  Follow Maybe God on Instagram and Facebook: @maybegodpod

Do miracles still happen the way we believe they did in biblical times? Why are we so skeptical when people say they’ve witnessed a miraculous healing or supernatural event? In this episode, Dr. Craig Keener, New Testament professor and author of “Miracles Today: The Supernatural Work of God in the Modern World”, shares the concrete evidence he’s discovered for reasonable belief in modern-day miracles. Featured book: “Miracles Today: The Supernatural Work of God in the Modern World” by Dr. Craig Keener Watch this interview: youtube.com/maybegodpodcast Sign up for our weekly newsletter with exclusive content: www.maybegodpod.com  Donate to future episodes: www.maybegodpod.com/donate  Follow Maybe God on Instagram and Facebook: @maybegodpod

Contrary to popular belief, the most dangerous place for kids is a lot closer than we think. On today’s episode, Sam Chapman, husband of world-renowned sex and relationship expert Dr. Laura Berman, shares their tragic story of loss at the hands of an online drug dealer targeting teens with fentanyl. Plus, online safety expert Rania Mankarious offers solutions for how parents can protect an entire generation of children growing up in unprecedented times, and a special offer for Maybe God listeners from the founder of Parent ProTech. Featured book: “The Online World, What You Think You Know and What You Don't: 4 Critical Tools for Raising Kids in the Digital Age” by Rania Mankarious Access Maybe God Discount for Parent ProTech: https://course.parentprotech.com/courses/parentprotech?coupon=maybegodpodcast Dr. Laura Berman’s organization for parents: https://parentsforsaferchildren.org/ Watch this interview: youtube.com/maybegodpodcast  Sign up for our weekly newsletter with exclusive content: www.maybegodpod.com  Donate to future episodes: www.maybegodpod.com/donate  Follow Maybe God on Instagram and Facebook: @maybegodpod

Even as our culture grows more cynical toward monogamy and marriage, the majority of young Americans still hope to find "The One" and get hitched. Deep down, we still believe in life-altering, breathtaking, rapturous love. But what if the love we're searching for isn't the kind of love we really need? Today, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes from 2019 (with a BIG update!), where a young woman shares the story of how one man's love changed her life forever in the most unexpected way. Their love story left us wondering if we've lost the plot when it comes to dating and relationships. What if the love we need isn't necessarily romantic or sexual? PLUS, a very special update from Meredith Kirk, four years after recording her original interview.  Operation Matchmaker: https://www.maybegodpod.com/matchmaking Sign up for our weekly newsletter with exclusive content: www.maybegodpod.com  Donate to future episodes: www.maybegodpod.com/donate  Follow Maybe God on Instagram and Facebook: @maybegodpod

It’s Justin Brierley’s debut episode as guest host of Maybe God! Justin begins by moderating a lively discussion between Secular Humanist Bart Campolo and Maybe God host and Christian pastor Eric Huffman. Bart Campolo, son of famous pastor Tony Campolo, was the very first guest on Maybe God five years ago, but the conversation didn’t quite go as the Maybe God team had hoped. With Justin’s help, round two is much more fruitful; both Bart and Eric explore what caused them to completely changed their worldviews about 10 years ago and what challenges them most about the other’s current worldview.  Watch the ACROSS trailer: https://www.acrossdocumentary.com More on Bart Campolo: https://bartcampolo.org/ More on Justin Brierley: https://justinbrierley.com/ Send encouragement to Dr. Tony Campolo: Dr. Tony Campolo c/o Beaumont at Bryn Mawr 601 N Ithan Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Watch this interview: www.youtube.com/maybegodpodcast Sign up for our weekly newsletter with exclusive content: www.maybegodpod.com  Donate to future episodes: www.maybegodpod.com/donate  Follow Maybe God on Instagram and Facebook: @maybegodpod

What is hell, and why would a loving God send people there forever? In part two of this 2018 episode, Maybe God host Eric Huffman continues his conversation with "Imagine Heaven" author John Burke, who insists that the God of the Bible isn't who most people believe Him to be. We also reveal the dramatic conclusion to Howard Storm's harrowing descent into hell, and introduce you to Crystal McVea, a sexual abuse victim who believed God could never love her...until the day she died and met Him, face to face. Featured book: "Imagine Heaven" by John Burke Sign up for our weekly newsletter with exclusive content: www.maybegodpod.com Donate to future episodes: www.maybegodpod.com/donate

Eric Huffman takes a look back at one of Maybe God's most popular and impactful episodes of all time. We all know that death is a fact of life, but is it the end of life? In part one of this 2018 series, Maybe God host Eric Huffman talks to pastor and New York Times best-selling author John Burke about his 30-year journey studying over a thousand near-death claims, people from all different countries and religions who say they've "crossed over" and met God. We'll also introduce you to Jeffrey Olsen and Howard Storm, two men who say they experienced the afterlife, in one case, hell. Featured book: "Imagine Heaven" by John Burke Sign up for our weekly newsletter with exclusive content: www.maybegodpod.com  Donate to future episodes: www.maybegodpod.com/donate  Follow Maybe God on Instagram and Facebook: @maybegodpod