Michael Easley inContext

To wrap up our series, Robert Morgan and Morris Proctor joined Michael in the studio to talk about the value of spending regular time in Scripture. In this episode: Obstacles to spending time in Scripture The discipline of a quiet time Discipleship in the home Encouragement for pastors: modeling Bible study for the congregation How to help others grow in the Word Helpful resources for engaging in fruitful Bible study Discovering that spending time in Scripture is FUN If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend!Special offers just for inContext listeners:Visit logos.com/incontext for 15% off select Logos products from now until the end of the year. Use the code INCONTEXT2021 at checkout!This month only: Click Here to get $5 off the "Don't Let the World Teach You Theology" long sleeve tee-shirt! Use the code: "Fall5" at checkout!Partner with us:Michael Easley inContext is fully funded by the generous support of our listeners. If you're a regular listener, would you consider giving a one-time or ongoing gift to our ministry? Click Here to learn more. Thank you!

Scott Lindsey, Executive Director at Faithlife, joins Michael in this hope-filled conversation about the measurable impact of regular Bible study. If you've struggled to make time for Scripture lately, this episode is for you.In this conversation, Michael and Scott discuss: Bible study methodology The measurable impact of regular Bible study Encouraging trends for people in the word Digital strategies for discipleship Closing the generational learning gap And so much more Click Here for Show Notes.If you find this episode encouraging, would you share it with a friend? Remember: everyone is under-encouraged.Special offers just for inContext listeners:Visit logos.com/incontext for a promo exclusive to our listeners! Available for a limited time.This month only: Save $5 on any purchase of a "Don't Let the World Teach You Theology" long sleeve tee-shirt from the inContext Shop! Use the code: "Fall5" at checkout!Partner with us:Michael Easley inContext is fully funded by the generous support of our listeners. If you're a regular listener, would you consider giving a one-time or ongoing gift to our ministry?Click Here to learn more.

Pastor Lutzer shares his own story of experiencing God's providence in the ordinary throughout his life. Through his incredible testimony of God's faithfulness, you'll be encouraged to see God in the everyday moments of life, to seek Him, and to step confidently into the ways God intends to use you as His hands and feet right where you are.In Pastor Lutzer's words: "When God sends revival, He does not bypass the church. He works through the church in brokenness and repentance to bring revival...It's going to happen through God's people."In this episode, Michael and Pastor Lutzer discuss: How Scripture changes lives God's providence through a parking space Exposition: handling God's Word in context. The Social Justice "Gospel" (and other things that aren't the gospel) Revival, Church, and generosity in America "Exposition is handling God's Word in context. You want to understand what was being said to that generation and to build a bridge to this generation."Click Here for Show Notes.

"We have all kinds of excuses—no reasons—but all kinds of excuses for why we can't read the Bible. But God only wrote one book, and I think He'd like for us to read it." Dr. Woodrow Kroll joins Michael to discuss: Why Biblical Literacy is declining Technology and Bible retention Encouragement for any who struggle to read the Bible Dr. Kroll's #1 tip for increasing your own biblical literacy Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/in-the-book-kroll/

Dr. Michael Gorman joins Michael to begin our series on Biblical literacy and exposition: Get Your Nose in The Book. In this conversation, Michael and Dr. Gorman discuss: Reading Scripture in context Communicating Scripture Asking good questions of the text Analyzing the culture of Scripture Supplemental tools for careful Bible study And much more Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/in-the-book-gorman/

Where did Cain's wife come from? How do we educate our children biblically about homosexuality? How do we speak the truth in love without sounding judgmental or condoning what's Biblically wrong? You asked, Dr. E answered! "Whenever I hear a person or group changing the terminology of the Bible to accommodate a cultural view, I'm going to lean on the Biblical text in its context." Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/ask-dr-e-15/

Dr. George Barna joins Michael to discuss the tension in a world largely influenced by culture rather than Scripture, and what we can do about it. In this episode, Michael and Dr. Barna discuss: How people interact with the Bible in America and ways the church might actually deter folks from doing so Dominant influences in our culture How God works through individuals to change cultures Forming a biblical worldview Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/church-history-barna/

Janet Parshall returns to inContext to discuss the state of the American church and to encourage believers to obey the biblical mandate: go and tell the Good News. In this conversation, Michael and Janet discuss: Concerning trends in Western Christianity Our mandate: Go and Tell Social media's impact on our thinking Free speech Engaging in politics with Kingdom principles "Woke" culture Cancel culture Hope Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/american-church-janet-parshall/

Dr. Phil Cary helps us understand the history of Christian theology in the US and the church. History is the current event of another time. In this episode, Michael and Dr. Cary discuss: Creeds and their place in church history Christianity, Moralism, and Deism Where the church is headed in America And more! Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/church-history-america-cary/

Dr. John Hannah is back to help us understand the history of Christianity in America. Michael and Dr. Hannah discuss: Christian history in America The Great Awakenings Fundamentalism and Puritanism Unity among believers "I don't think our nation began as a distinctly Christian nation...The foundation of this country took place in a profoundly Christian world. They operated out of a Christian worldview." Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/the-story-of-christianity-in-america