Michael Easley inContext

In this Benchmarks series, I want to look at passages that have provided me with a framework that has helped me navigate life, suffering, ministry, and purpose.  This week we look at what I might consider my life's verse: Colossians 1:28-29.  For Show Notes visit: https://michaelincontext.com/pauls-great-commission/

This is the first episode of a series called Benchmarks. By definition, a benchmark is standard point of reference to which other things are measured. This series features benchmarks in my life looking back over 50 years of following Christ. We begin by looking at Psalm 101. For show notes visit: https://michaelincontext.com/maturing-in-christ/

In this episode, Pastor Mike Glenn offers wisdom and encouragement to us in his answers to our 10 Questions. In our conversation, Mike and I discuss: Longstanding steadfastness in ministry Believing God loves and likes us Mike's book Coffee with Mom https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-mike-glenn/

In this episode I host my favorite guest, my bride, Cindy Easley. In Cindy's answers to our 10 Questions are valuable reminders and instructions straight from God's Word. "My goal is to be more like Christ every day, to live a life of grace, and to demonstrate the love of Christ––which is not the love of the world." For notes and resources visit: https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-cindy-easley

We welcome Ron Rhodes to inContext today to answer our 10 Questions. In this conversation, Michael and Ron talk about: Having an eternity-focused perspective Apologetics, the defense of our faith The importance of daily time in the Bible For notes and resources, visit: https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-ron-rhodes

Today we hear answers to our 10 Questions from Robert J Morgan. "Happiness is an emotion, but joy is an attitude. Our attitudes we can choose, and our emotions come out of our attitudes." For notes and resources visit:https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-robert-j-morgan/

Today we hear answers to our 10 Questions from Dr. John Ankerberg. "Learn to trust God. Because everything works with Him, and nothing works without Him." For notes and resources visit: https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-john-ankerberg/

Today we hear answers to Michael's 10 Questions from his longtime friend, Rob Schwarzwalder. In this conversation, Rob shares about his struggles with doubt and anxiety, and how he escaped from under the weight of that struggle and embraced a life of surrender to Christ as his Lord. "It was as though years of anxiety, questioning, unbelief, and doubt fell off my back." For notes and resources visit https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-schwarzwalder/

Today's guest is Ralph Weitz, a longtime friend of Michael's, veteran in ministry, and expert in faithful financial stewardship. "I need to rest from the notion of earning my salvation, but work at the issue of my sanctification––my spiritual growth in Him." For Notes and Resources: https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-ralph-weitz/

Michael speaks with Dr. Philip Cary about his book: Good News for Anxious Christians: 10 Practical Things you Don't Have to Do. "We don't have faith in faith, we have faith in the Gospel." How does our experience of God inform our faith? How does one know, truly know, that they're saved? How do we let God take control of our lives? For Show Notes and Resources visit: https://michaelincontext.com/good-news-cary/