Synopsis
Michael Easley inContext is designed to help you take a fresh approach to grappling with truth through sound Biblical exposition, tangible illustrations, and real-life insights.
Episodes
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Out of Context: He Who Began a Good Work in You
20/10/2016 Duration: 05min"For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 1:6) Listen as Michael explains how this verse is taken out of context and misapplied.
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How Would Jesus Vote?
17/10/2016 Duration: 20minIf we step back from the candidates and consider the issues, how does the Bible direct our perspective on abortion, same sex marriage, gun control, immigration and health care? Find out in this interview with Dr. Darrell Bock, author of "How Would Jesus Vote?" The opinions expressed in this episode and linked articles are the guest’s own and should not be understood to represent Michael Easley inContext or MJE Broadcasting Inc.
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Out Of Context: Will God Heal Our Land?
11/10/2016 Duration: 07min2 Chronicles 7:14 is often applied out of context. In this episode, Michael explains the context of the passage and how it should be best understood and applied today. "If My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
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Is Not Voting a Sin?
11/10/2016 Duration: 15minThe Evangelical Christian community continues to struggle with complex issues of the 2016 presidential election. Do we have a moral obligation to vote? Join Michael in studio with Dr. Wayne Grudem as he shares his views on our flawed candidates. Head to michaelincontext.com for more info and the latest article from Grudem where he retracts his endorsement of Trump and calls him to withdraw from the election. The opinions expressed in this episode are the guest's own and should not be understood to represe
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Romance + Millennials
04/10/2016 Duration: 20minDennis and Barbara Rainey join Michael in studio and discuss how to keep the romance alive in your marriage and how to encourage millennials when juggling their passions and ambitions in conjunction with marriage and family.
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Out Of Context: Who Gives This Woman?
29/09/2016 Duration: 04minDuring a wedding ceremony the officiant will ask, "Who gives this woman to this man?" Most often we hear the father of the bride respond, "Her mother and I!" Listen to this 4-minute episode as Michael explains how we've taken this concept out of context and misapplied it during the wedding ceremony.
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The Pursuit of Holiness that Leads to Happiness
27/09/2016 Duration: 19minAre we missing out on a more fulfilling marriage and life because we've misunderstood the pursuit of holiness? Join Michael Easley in studio with best-selling author and speaker, Gary Thomas, as they discuss the biblical perspective to cultivating a successful marriage.
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Out of Context: Why Does the Bride Wear White?
22/09/2016 Duration: 05minWhy does the Bride Wear White? Is it just a western tradition or is it a biblical concept? Learn more with Dr. Michael Easley in this 5 minute "Out of Context" segment.
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Common Trouble Spots in Marriage
20/09/2016 Duration: 13minWhether you’ve been married for two years or fifty years, marriage can be a challenge. Listen in as Michael Easley discusses common marital trouble spots with his dear friends, Robert and Liz White who serve with re|engage, a national marriage enrichment program. For more information visit: http://marriagehelp.org/
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Out Of Context: What's in a Name?
14/09/2016 Duration: 08minJoin Dr. Easley in studio as he teaches from Genesis 2 and presents the biblical reasoning for a shared last name between husband and wife.
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Is Submission a Dirty Word?
11/09/2016 Duration: 17minCindy Easley is back in the studio sharing her journey of understanding what biblical submission looks like for a strong, independent woman.
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Love + Marriage
05/09/2016 Duration: 16minA great marriage demands intentionality and hard work from a husband and wife. Hear Dr. Michael Easley in studio with his wife, Cindy, as they discuss personal struggles in the early years of their marriage and advice on how to explore your own expectations of marriage.
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Mike Douris: From Tragedy to Orphan Care
05/07/2016 Duration: 25minMost orphans view themselves as throw aways, but God uniquely created and uniquely loves them. Join Michael Easley in studio with Mike Douris, as he shares a personal story of tragedy which God transformed into a passion for orphan care.
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JT Olson: Serving Orphans, Widows + Adoptive Families Ep. 2
28/06/2016 Duration: 25minAm I called to adopt? How should the church be serving their widows? How does God use our personal tragedy for His greater good? Join Michael Easley in studio for the second half of his interview with JT Olson as they discuss the answers to these questions and more.
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JT Olson: Serving Orphans, Widows + Adoptive Families Ep. 1
21/06/2016 Duration: 25minIs there a better way to fundraise than sending out letters? How can we best serve orphans, widows and adoptive families? Join Michael Easley in studio with JT Olson, and hear a compelling story about how God used tragedy and a golf tournament to lead one man into orphan and widow care.
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Jimmy Gentry: Wisdom for Today from a WWII Veteran + Liberator
13/06/2016 Duration: 37minAfter returning home from WWII and his service as a liberator at Dachau Concentration Camp, Jimmy Gentry was determined never to speak about it again. “I kept thinking if I didn't talk about it, it would go away.” But it didn't, and in 1985 Jimmy met a concentration camp survivor who convinced him to share his experiences with others. Join Michael Easley in studio with Mr. Jimmy Gentry and hear from one of The Greatest Generation's most honorable men about faith, love, hardship and legacy.
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John Mays: Serving in the Christian Music Industry
07/06/2016 Duration: 36minJohn Mays, one of Christian music’s most respected executives, joins Michael Easley in studio and shares his insights on the Christian Music Industry and the importance of "making the truth new" in songwriting and art.
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The Exclusivity Of The Gospel
30/05/2016 Duration: 34minWhat we believe about the gospel can lead to danger. In a culture where all religions are considered true or there is no absolute truth, how we approach the gospel is paramount.
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God's Word Is True
17/05/2016 Duration: 24minIs the inerrancy of Scripture still relevant in our context today? Is God the true author of the Bible? Is His Word infallible? The answers to those questions tremendously impact how we read and apply God’s Word within the context our lives.
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Tony Wood: Reflections of a Songwriter
08/05/2016 Duration: 25minArguably the best lyricist in today’s Christian music, Tony Wood, shares about his struggles and joys, facing rejection, and trusting Christ within his context as a songwriter and author of “A Parent’s Book of Prayers.”