Michael Easley inContext

"That's why we preach Christ crucified: we believe that if you really know Him, it'll change everything." This is the first episode in our new series: Church History. Dr. Hannah puts it well when he says, "If you don't have a past, you can't understand the present and you don't have hope for the future." Join us through these next five weeks as we look at the history of the church in America and around the world. Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/church-history-world/

Hanna Seymour joins Michael to answer our 10 Questions in this episode about eternal perspective, the character of God, and defining success in every season of life. In this conversation, Michael and Hanna discuss: Seasonal Callings Defining success in your context The value of an eternal perspective Finding purpose when your life looks different than you envisioned The life-changing power of understanding God's character Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-hanna-seymour/

Michael's longtime friend Dave Gibson is on inContext to answer our 10 Questions. In this episode, Michael and Dave discuss: The value of lifelong friendships Choosing God in retirement Overcoming your "inner-brat" (stubbornness) Worry and anxiety The grace of God The beauty of Scripture Overcoming performance-based theology Overcoming distractions to pursuing God Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-dave-gibson/

Michael's longtime friend Robert White is back on inContext today. This time, he's answering our 10 Questions. Don't miss this episode. Topics discussed: Trusting God "Vocation" versus "Advocation" Marriage Surrendering to God Arriving at the point of faithfulness Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-robert-white/

Dr. E is back in the studio answering your questions! In this episode: -What are your thoughts on divorce as it pertains to qualifications for eldership? -How do you reconcile obeying God in denying oneself and taking up your cross daily, and protecting oneself from those who use scripture against you for personal gain? -How should a believer respond to a person who weaponizes scripture? -Who were the saints raised in Matthew 27:52-53? Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/ask-dr-e-14/

Why does reading and studying the Bible from Genesis to Revelation matter? How do we encourage Christians to get their noses in the Book? Dr. Mark Chavalas, Dr. Wendy Widder, and Dr. Kevin Zuber join Michael Easley to discuss the value of studying and understanding the Bible—from cover to cover. For more episodes from "The Big Book—Cover to Cover" Series or more Biblically-based resources, visit michaelincontext.com For Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-panel/

Dr. Mark Hitchcock joins Michael to help us delve into the book of Revelation. "God's on His throne. He's in control of what's happening. All of history is in His hands, and history is headed to the feet of Jesus Christ. If history is headed there, that's where we need to live now. The book of Revelation is the advanced history of how Jesus Christ becomes King." Show Notes & a FREE resource from Dr. Hitchcock: https://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-revelation/

Michael teaches an overview of the book of Revelation, the final book in the canon of Scripture, and final teaching message in our current series: The Big Book—Cover to Cover. It's remarkable to step back on this Big Book and see that it begins and ends with these connections that are impossible to ignore. Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-revelation/ Catch up on past episodes in The Big Book—Cover to Cover: https://michaelincontext.com/series/thebigbook/

Jonathan Dodson joins Michael to discuss Jude: "a perplexing, important, and timely letter for the times we're in." In this conversation, Jonathan and Michael discuss: Jude: a letter about authority and love The authorship of Jude The authority of the gospel Those "marked for condemnation" Contending for the faith Angels/Messengers And more... Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-jude/

Michael teaches through the book of Jude: a letter that begins as a letter about salvation but makes an abrupt shift to address something more important. Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-jude/