Michael Easley inContext

Michael interviews Andrew Peterson about his latest book, The God of the Garden, and the strong biblical connection between people and trees.

Robert Morgan has a unique and hard-won perspective on the experience of God's faithfulness. He joins Michael on inContext in this episode to talk about faithfulness as one of God's attributes and how we can be sure of His faithfulness no matter what.In this conversation: How ministry flows from personal time with God Changes in culture and how they influence the church Maintaining exegetical integrity in discipleship and Bible teaching When God doesn't answer prayers Testimony: God's faithfulness in Robert's life and the loss of his late wife. "Great is His faithfulness, the Bible says, and even that is an understatement."Just for inContext listeners:Visit logos.com/incontext to save 15% on Logos 9 until 12/31/2021!Partner With UsMichael Easley inContext is fully funded by the 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.

What comes to mind when you think of Thanksgiving? Family? Food? Friends?In this short Thanksgiving message from inContext, Michael brings a bit of history—recent and ancient—to our observation of this week's holiday. Happy Thanksgiving from the inContext team! All orders from the inContext shop will ship free in November when you use the code "GRATEFUL4U" at checkout. Partner with usMichael Easley inContext is fully funded by our listeners. If you're encouraged by our ministry, please support us by:Sharing the show with othersMaking a one-time or ongoing donation to inContext. Learn more HERE.

Kerby Anderson joins Michael to talk through some admittedly alarming data about current trends in Christianity, and how we can move toward a hopeful future in the church. What does the data actually say about trends in the church? Why are younger people disconnected from faith? If a new or younger believer's doctrinal theology isn't exactly orthodox (yet), does that mean they aren't saved? This is a sobering, but ultimately hopeful conversation that will inspire you to remember the simplicity of the Gospel: Christ came in the form of a human, He lived, He died, He was buried and resurrected, to accomplish for you and me what we could never do for ourselves.If you're encouraged by this conversation, share it with a friend!Free Shipping from the inContext ShopFor the month of November, use the code "GRATEFUL4U" at checkout on any order from the inContext shop all month!Partner With UsMichael Easley inContext is fully funded by the 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.

Dr. Ken Boa is back on inContext. In this conversation, Michael and Dr. Boa discuss: How to move beyond using the same words each time you pray What to do when prayer doesn't "work" How to "be anxious for nothing," practically Hope How knowing God's promises changes your life "We ought to hope for things, but we should be careful never to place our hope in them. Our hope must be in God alone—in His character and the promises in His Word."If you found this episode encouraging, share it with a friend!*LIMITED TIME OFFER*inContext listeners can get 15% off + Free Standard Shipping on Ken Boa's books until December 1, 2021. Visit Ken Boa's Shop and use the code "incontext" at checkout.Free Shipping from the inContext ShopFor the month of November, use the code "GRATEFUL4U" at checkout on any order from the inContext shop all month!Partner With UsMichael Easley inContext is fully funded by the 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.

Bill Howard joins Michael to discuss: How to Share the Gospel.Evangelism is a concept that challenges and intimidates many, but should it?What if we know we should share the gospel with others, but we have no idea where to start?Bill answers these questions and many more in this conversation with Michael about: Turning conversations toward spiritual topics Obstacles keeping people from embracing God What keeps Christians from talking to others about God What to do when people don't want to hear about God The power of sharing the gospel to invigorate other believers "Evangelism is loving people enough to tell them the truth about who God is."FREE SHIPPING!It's November, and we want you to know how grateful we are to you for listening & supporting our show. All month long, you can get free shipping on anything in our store with the code "GRATEFUL4U" at checkout! Thank you for being here. We're grateful to get to grow in Christ with you.Don't forget this special offer:Visit logos.com/incontext for 15% off select Logos products from now until the end of the year. Use the code INCONTEXT2021 at checkout!Partner With UsFinally, 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!

Pastor Erwin Lutzer is back on inContext today to answer our 10 Questions. You may recall his episode in our last series, we received great feedback from that episode—if you missed it, it's worth your time to go back and listen!In this episode, Michael and Pastor Lutzer discuss: What spending time with God looks like, practically speaking Valuable life lessons regarding people Valuable life lessons regarding God How to learn to trust God Seeing life from an eternal perspective The blessing and charge of parenthood "The older I get, the more mystery there is to God, but also the more certainty that we do know Him through Jesus Christ."Click here for show notes & recommended resources.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!Click Here to grab your own copy of We Won't Be Silenced & get 50% off with the code "silenced" at checkout.Last chance! Get your Don't Let the World Teach You Theology long sleeve tee for $5 off with the code "Fall5"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!

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.