Michael Easley Incontext

Kurt Heinecke, Director of music for the award-winning show Veggie Tales, integrates faith into his rich musical gifts. I talked with Kurt about the ways followers can embrace talents while serving as an example of God's love.

God gave me words to express Him; He gave the expression of painting to David Arms. I wrote many years ago, "One Creator, Perfect Designer, Forgive me for missing Your art." Join me in studio with artist David Arms.

Wisdom is a luxury. To be wise men and women, we must pay attention to the details of scripture. In this installment of our Wisdom series, learn how we can fully appreciate and apply the Bible’s teachings.

The tension of Christianity is measuring ourselves by a behavioral scale we've created for ourselves, comparing ourselves to others. However, our transformation in the Sprit is not behavioral, but of a mindset. Here's what that means.

If you came to Christ later in life, do you remember your life before? Recalling where we came from to remind ourselves that we are different in Christ can be beneficial—here's why.

Tolerance is a difficult word due to the way our culture has muddied it, but bearing with people describes loving others as God has called us to. Learn more about what it means to walk in the Holy Spirit—appreciating the worth of all people and showing compassion.

When we trust in Christ, the Holy spirit indwells us, changes us. However, we can't make the flesh any better through sanctification—doing otherwise would be to polish the brass rails on a sinking ship.

On the broadcast, we’re talking with Reverend Jesse Lee Peterson, outspoken critic of race relations in American culture. Learn his thoughts on the good and evil that can manifest in any group in society, and how forgiveness conquers hatred and anger.

Learn to be wise—don’t live as a fool. We must understand the wisdom of God in order to worship in the way He intends. Here is how Wisdom literature helps us to learn skills we can apply in every facet of our lives.

Meditation is not only for the secularist, mystical thinkers. In fact, Robert J. Morgan says we must learn to engage in the meditative process to stand in the counsel of God. Learn more about ways to learn and internalize Biblical texts, not just to memorize them.

Chapter 5 of Ephesians calls on Christians to “imitate” God. How can we, who are so un-Godlike, represent a King? In the first installment of our Walk in Wisdom series, we unpack the concept of loving as Christ through forgiveness.

How does philosophy help us defend our faith as Christians? Dr. Bryan O'Neal shares how philosophy is deeply critical to being faithful witnesses in today's world.

In Episode 10 of Living From the Heart, we consider the “endless imagery” that bombards our view in our digital world. Consider David’s awareness of idolatry, immorality, and sensuality in Psalm 101: “I will set no worthless things before my eyes.”

What does it mean to follow Christ? In Episode 9 of Living From the Heart, we take a look at choosing to serve the universal king, the sovereign God, and His Son, Jesus Christ.

The idea of righteousness means God always does the right thing in the right way—no injustice escapes His mind. In Episode 8 of Living from the Heart, we talk about the ways Christians react to injustices and uncertainty.

Relationships are at the heart of the Christian life: relationships with God and also with each other. We are responsible for guarding our hearts by setting aside our own spaces. On the broadcast, John Townsend breaks down the idea of boundaries.

How to Listen in Church - Part 2

Stewardship that supports a New Year's Resolution.

I get it. I can get bored listening to myself! From where I stand and teach I can see everything that happens out in the congregation. The men distracted with their gadgets. The mom distracted with a child. The teenager that fell asleep. Many of us think we know how to listen to the teacher in church because we listened to a teacher in school for 13 years, but do you REALLY know how to listen? This two part series will guide you through “Listening in Church”.

How can Christians serve developing communities? Rosemary Khamati, founder of Partnerships for East African Community Empowerment (PEACE), shares about fostering children’s education, leadership training and evangelism in Uganda.