Episodes

So how good are you at Bible study? In this episode, we talk with evangelists and podcast hosts Emerson Brown and Jeff O'Rear from the Working with the Word podcast. They have some very practical advice for Bible study including why a mere 15 minutes of reading your Bible is a good start, and how to tackle the confusing stuff. Support the show

This week, we talk about the problems with shame and why guilt might be good news. Support the show

Are you going to heaven? In this episode we talk about having certainty in your salvation. And we find out why the reason most are not certain has to do with the difference between devotion and perfection. Support the show

So do you know what love is? We understand as Christians that God loves us, but how do we know that? This was a fun conversation with Jared Bollman, Adam Shanks, BJ Sipe and Keith Stonehart about what Christian love is...and BJ kills a spider with a lemon. Support the show

What exactly is Christian leadership? I spoke with Don Truex about how to prepare yourself to lead other Christians and what I walked away with was a deeply optimistic and inspiring view of Christianity. Support the show

This week I talk about two things which got started, my son's high school career and the new Balancing the Christian Life Conference. Support the show

In this episode we talk to Jacob Hudgins and Edwin Crozier about the role grace plays in our Christian walk. I also have some information regarding the lectureship in late July, which is also available at www.balancingthechristianlife.com. Support the show

Bob Darnell is a surgeon and lifelong friend in the Louisville area. He converted from Judaism and talks about what that change meant for him. He has also served as an elder in the past and has some excellent insight into what it means to lead Christians today. I know you'll love Bob. I also have some information regarding the lectureship in late July, which is also available at www.balancingthechristianlife.com. Support the show

What does adoption look like if you are the one putting your child up for adoption. Amber Jimerson talks candidly about her experience as a birth mother and what she learned and how it can help other Christians understand the process. I also have some information regarding the lectureship in late July, which is also available at www.balancingthechristianlife.com. Support the show

Something very simple but profound to me happened this week, and I wanted to share it. It involves an old man, a young boy and an expensive gift. I also have some information regarding the lectureship in late July, which is also available at www.balancingthechristianlife.com. Support the show

In this bonus episode, we talk about the women's track in the lecture series. Jennifer Ackett talks about the thinking she had behind the putting this part of the lecture series together. I also have some information regarding the lectureship in late July, which is also available at www.balancingthechristianlife.com. Support the show

In some ways, this was an opportunity to connect with two guys I love. It was also an excuse to really meet Jared's son Will and all six of Scott's kids. These guys represent two very impressive families, and I'm grateful they are who they are. You'll be better because you know these families. Support the show

Being a single dad isn't something I know a lot about, but Ray Warfel is someone who understands what that means. Ray is an evangelist in rural Illinois, divorcee and father of three. The theme that comes out time and again is outcome doesn't necessarily mean the process is right. Support the show

This week I learned a lot about growing as a podcaster, so I wanted to take a spiritual angle on growth. Support the show

So do you ever doubt yourself or struggle with self-esteem? This is about what it means to have a Godly perspective on the internal dialogue we have with ourselves and what we should believe. There's another perspective in this I wasn't expecting...the importance of meditation. Support the show

What does it mean to pursue love and why is it a big deal for Christians to do exactly that? This week we talk to David Osteen about how both balance and pursuit are essentially to loving God and each other more. Support the show

Chaos at the Embry house this week. Let me tell you why this week's episode is a day late. Support the show

This week we talk to Steve Wolfgang about the textual track of the lecture series. I also answer some questions about the lectureship. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

This week we talk to Brady Cook from Diakonos Marketing. Brady is hosting a Bible Summit in June and participating in the Balancing the Christian Life Lecture Series in July. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

This week Darin Gerdes uses the invasion of Ukraine as a way to talk about Christian leadership and its pitfalls. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

We talk about the lecture in July 28-30. If you'd like to get a ticket, you can go to www.balancingthechristianlife.com/lecture If you'd like to see the event website still in progress, you can go to www.balancingthechristianlife.com/lectureschedule Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)