A radio interview deals with the influence of my personal spiritual journey on the professional journey that has brought me back into higher education for the third time as Director of Northwest University's Center for Leadership Studies.

A Season of Dreams

Dec 29th, 2016 20m 26s

Based on the 5 dream sequences in Matthew 2, this talk describes the role and function of dreaming in the Bible and asks, "what is your dream?"

Gratitude: 21st Century Super Power

Nov 29th, 2016 30m 6s

This talk lays out the biblical lifestyle of gratitude and offers guidance on owning this super power in our lives.

Divided We Stand

Nov 23rd, 2016 30m 11s

In the aftermath of the 2016 election this talk asks what the election says about us as a nation and how we navigate our new political terrain form a biblical perspective.

Am I the Trailer or the Movie?

Nov 8th, 2016 25m 28s

This talk explores the way the small story of our lives (trailer) can lead people to the large story of the Gospel (the movie).

I Want to Know What Love Is

Oct 24th, 2016

Everybody wants love, but no one seems to know exactly what it is. Drawn from 1 John, this talk presents a biblical definition of love and delves into why that matters.

What Are You Building?

Oct 10th, 2016 29m 7s

Based on the Tower of Babel story in Genesis, this talk challenges us to consider what we are building and why.

Who Is My Neighbor?

Sep 26th, 2016 25m 57s

Drawn from Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan, this talk focuses on the way faith can grow out of questions and then be made practical in love.

Humility

Aug 22nd, 2016 27m 17s

Jesus' parable of the wedding feast teaches humility, not as a personality or an attitude, but as a radical choice.

How to Judge People

Aug 8th, 2016 30m 56s

Drawn from Jesus' teaching on judgment, this talk suggests a new "algorithm" for knowing how and when judgment is called for.

Confession

Jul 29th, 2016 28m 26s

Drawing from 1 John 1, this talk deals with the crucial role of confession as the immune system of spiritual life, keeping us healthy and protecting us from threats.

Responding to Mass Violence

Jun 27th, 2016 30m 58s

In the wake of the Orlando shootings we have to ask how people of faith should react. How do we become peacemakers and receive the blessing Jesus promised?

Is Jesus Better than Working at Facebook?

Jun 13th, 2016 26m 57s

If huge tech companies offer us a dream lifestyle, does faith in Jesus add any value? If so what it is?

Retracing Your Steps

May 23rd, 2016 23m 10s

Based on Jesus' teaching, this talk encourages both single and married people to consider the relationship as it was "in the beginning" when God created it.

Living the Purposes of God

May 20th, 2016 27m 16s

Drawn from Jesus description of John the Baptist, this talk emphasizes the power of receiving and affirming God's purposes for our lives.

Christ Among Us

May 2nd, 2016 26m 28s

When believers come together in worship, the presence of Godmakes every aspect of our lives a candidate for change.

Christ Within Us

Apr 27th, 2016 30m 12s

This talk is drawn from Colossians 3 and deals with how to make Jesus at home in our hearts.

Just Don't Be A Problem

Apr 12th, 2016 35m 28s

Drawn from Peter's teaching on being the people of God in hard times, the talk describes our first job as not making things worse! Without that, our other efforts mean little.

"A Seat at the Table"

Mar 22nd, 2016 27m 49s

This talk is based on Jesus' gathering the 12 around the broken bread and the cup at the Last Supper signifying the new community his sacrifice would create, and offering a seat at the table to anyone who will respond, a place that gives meanin

"24 Feet" (Downtown Jesus, Pt 3)

Mar 14th, 2016 28m 53s

As the disciples argue over who is the greatest, Jesus teaches a life-changing lesson on servanthood by washing their feet--24 feet. Hours before his crucifixion he establishes his identity, his Lordship and his compassion--with a towel and a b

Downtown Jesus, Pt. 2 - A Whip for the Temple

Mar 7th, 2016 36m 52s

The "Downtown Jesus" series asks "what does Jesus bring to cities?" One of his contributions is the power to confront systemic unrighteousness and injustice as he did with of whip of cords in the temple, a responsibility now shared by the Churc

Downtown Jesus, Pt 1 - Tears for the City

Feb 28th, 2016 26m 10s

What does Jesus have to say to cities? Is Christian faith even necessary in urban areas? The Downtown Jesus series of talks examines the 4 things Jesus brought to the city of Jerusalem as he was on his way to the cross. The church must bring th

The 360 Brand: Premiere Sunday at the East Bay Media Center

Feb 21st, 2016 29m 13s

This talk is from 360's first Sunday in our new location, the East Bay Media Center, differentiating the congregations brand: what it is and what it is not.

The Journey of Faith, Pt 4 - Destination: A New Journey

Feb 20th, 2016 28m 50s

The record of Abraham's walk with God in Genesis offers so many lessons. This talk at Berkeley's 360church describes the journey's destination as the beginning of a new journey.

The Journey of Faith, Pt. 3 - Testing

Feb 19th, 2016 23m 1s

Drawn from the life of Abraham, this talk deals with the role of testing our lives, why it occurs and how it functions to bring God's plans to fulfillment.