On January 8, 1956, on a sandy beach along the Cararay River in the rainforest of Ecuador, Jim Elliot and four other young missionaries met the end of their lives on spear-tips carried by the very people they had spent years preparing to bring

2.9 — David George & Persistence in Evangelism

Apr 9th, 2020

How large must a church be to send church planters? How large of a budget does it before a church can raise up and send full-time missionaries? What if I told you that from Silver Bluff Baptist Church in Aiken County, SC, not one but two intern

Romans 10 (Memory Aid)

Mar 31st, 2020

I’ve finally found some breathing room to lay down a few more chapters of Romans. Here’s the first: Romans 10 laid over Roddy Ricch’s “The Box.” If these memory aids are helping you, or you are at least enjoying them, let me know! Regardless, I

2.8 — St. Patrick & Loving Your Enemies

Mar 17th, 2020

Myth and legend swirl through the shamrocked legacy of Patricius son of Calpurnius, son of Potitus the Catholic priest. Most of what we know for certain about Patrick, the Apostle of Ireland, comes from his own Confessio,a defense of his minist

Romans 12 (Memory Aid)

Nov 11th, 2019

Another one. These tracks may not be helping any of you, but I’m having fun. I’ve been on a journey memorizing Romans and putting the verses to various tracks to help me remember them. This time it’s Romans 12 to Big Sean’s “Blessings”. As alwa

Romans 11 (Memory Aid)

Nov 11th, 2019

Lightning has struck in the same place twice…this time to the bump of the International Players Anthem. I’ve been memorizing Romans with a friend, and I’ve found bending the lines to various tracks makes them stick in my memory. When it comes t

2.7 — John G. Paton and Steeled Conviction & Courage

Oct 3rd, 2019

In the mid 1850s, a call went out to the ministers of the Scottish Reformed Presbyterian Church for a new missionary to be sent to a chain of islands off the coast of Australia. John Inglis pleaded for another to be sent to help him, claiming t

2.6 — David Brainerd and Power in Weakness

Aug 1st, 2019

On March 20, 1747, a twenty-nine year old David Brainerd said goodbye to his congregation of Delaware Indians for the last time. His long battle with tuberculosis ended in Northhampton, Massachusetts, on a bed in the home of Jonathan Edwards. H

2.5 — Hudson Taylor and A Heart for the Lost

Jun 27th, 2019

In 1861, Hudson Taylor contracted a serious illness, forcing him to leave behind a fledging church of 21 believers in Ningpo, China, and return to England in hope of recovery. While away, the lost souls of inland China plagued Hudson’s conscien

2.4 — Adoniram Judson and Counting the Cost

Jun 5th, 2019

Today 3,700 Baptist congregations in Myanmar trace their origins to the ministry of one man: Adoniram Judson. The only Burmese Bible in existence was translated by this Baptist missionary. Hundreds were set free from the oppression of Buddhism

2.3 — Lottie Moon and the Missionary Call

May 20th, 2019

A giant of the faith packed into a 4'3" frame, Lottie Moon was an incredible force for spreading the Kingdom to the ends of the earth. In this episode, learn all about her call to missions and how she herself trumpeted the clarion call to give,

2.2 — George Liele and the Church as Global Witness

May 20th, 2019

Born in 1750 in Burke County, VA, George Liele's life is the remarkable journey from being a slave of men to the true freedom of being a slave of righteousness. Set free by his earthly master Henry Sharp to go preach the gospel to slaves on pla

2.1 — Introduction to Missionary Heroes

May 14th, 2019

Season 2 is on its way! This season we will learn about Missionary Heroes. Each episode will focus on one missionary and on one aspect of functional theology in his or her life. Episodes will feature the lives of Jim and Elisabeth Eliot, George

1.10 — How to Memorize Scripture 101

Jan 30th, 2019

Maybe you've thought about trying to get into Scripture memorization. Maybe you tried to start this year but got stuck. Maybe you need some motivation. Here is everything you need, the why and the how of Scripture memorization. I give some tips

Romans 9: An Unconventional Memory Aid

Jan 10th, 2019

I'm going to do a podcast soon on Scripture memorization. But until then, I was trying to find a good time to drop this...now is as good as any. I was going to try to explain this, but really, you just need to hear it. One thing, I have not reo

1.8 — Christmas: Reformers, Unicorns, Grinches, and More!

Dec 19th, 2018

Gifts, presents, and Christmas resources for all! In this episode, I share lots of fun seasonal articles, sermons, and resources for you to further explore! Read more about the Magi: "Seeing Ourselves in the Story of the Magi" at IMB.org"Wise M

1.7 — Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about the Wise Men

Dec 12th, 2018

I've packed this episode with so much content you'll never ask another question about the Magi. What should we call them? Magi? Wise men? Kings? And how many were there? 3? 10? Should we tear "We Three Kings" from the holiday section of our hym

1.6 — Finding Contentment in a Frantic World

Nov 15th, 2018

Scrolling through the news. Scarfing down meals. Shuttling kids to programs and practices. After a frantic autumn, I feel like I'm doing everything half-cocked. I'm trying to slow down this holiday season by rediscovering what it looks like to

1.5 — God Is a Writer

Nov 5th, 2018

God is writer, which means two things for human beings made in his image: We are meant to be readers. We are meant to be writers.

1.4 — What Is Functional Theology?

Nov 5th, 2018

I have a new podcast. And it's got a quirky math pun for a name: Functional Theology: Relating the Word to Your Daily LifeIt's weird. I'm weird. We all know it. However, there's a weird connection between math and theology. I kind of embody tha

1.3 — The Two Ways to Read the Old Testament

Oct 29th, 2018

The Old Testament is either tragedy or triumph depending on who you identify with. There are two ways to read the OT and we need them both to properly understand and celebrate the Gospel.

1.2 — Preparing a Sermon from the Original Languages

Oct 27th, 2018

Take a look inside my study as I show you how I typically write my weekly sermons. WARNING: Not for the faint of heart! 😉 No really, come on in.

1.1 — Seven Objections to Reading the Bible

Oct 24th, 2018

I feel like so much of my ministry is just trying to convince people to read the Bible. Here are seven common reasons why people don't seem to think it's important to make time for God's Word. Maybe you've heard them--maybe you've said them you

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