In this episode, Josh sits down with Jonathan Feldstein, Founder and President of Genesis123 Foundation and organizer of Run for Zion, to talk about how he as an Orthodox Jew seeks to be a bridge builder between Jews and Christians as well as t

Responding To & Preparing For the Coronavirus

Mar 5th, 2020 19m 14s

In this special episode, Josh and Laurie talk about how Christians can respond to fears and uncertainty regarding the novel coronavirus. You can find updates on COVID-19 here.

REVIVAL! Will We See It in Our Generation? A Conversation with James Choung

Mar 2nd, 2020 29m 10s

In this episode of LitLoo, Laurie and Josh talk with James Choung on his new book on revival. We all long for revival, but are we doing what we need to be doing to get there? And how will we know what’s it’s happening anyways?

Jesus Loves the Little Children: A Conversation with Valerie Bell on Children and Discipleship

Feb 24th, 2020 32m 52s

This week, Laurie and Josh talk with Valerie Bell, CEO of Awana, about her new book, “Resilient,” and how to raise the next generation to love Jesus and to be disciples who are able to live out their faith in all areas of life.

Challenges and Encouragements for Women in Leadership

Feb 17th, 2020 33m 55s

This week, Laurie and Josh talk with Mary Lederleitner, author of Women in God’s Mission, about women in leadership. Mary shares some fascinating insights found during her research of dozens of women leaders around the world.

When Disaster Strikes

Feb 10th, 2020 32m 15s

Today, Laurie and Josh talk with Dr. Jamie Aten about the intersection of disasters and faith. Speaking from his own experience in having Stage 4 colon cancer and having experienced Hurricane Katrina, Aten offers insight and tools in dealing wi

Is Spiritual Maturity Unattainable?

Feb 3rd, 2020 32m 28s

This week, Laurie and Josh talk to pastor and author Kevin Harney about the marks of spiritual maturity and a life of discipleship, including the call to evangelism as a way of life.

The Power of Laughter: Just Another LitLoo with Josh and Laurie

Jan 27th, 2020 33m 42s

Today, Josh and Laurie talk about the power of laughter and joy, diving into four things we need to get us through dark times and back towards joy.

Evangelism Done Right: A Conversation with Doug Pollack

Jan 21st, 2020 30m 54s

In this episode, Josh and Laurie talk to evangelist, chaplain, and author of “God Space” Doug Pollack about what it means to be a “recovering evangelist” and what an evangelism for today looks like.

What Are the Lies Christians Believe? A Conversation with Shane Pruitt

Jan 13th, 2020 32m 9s

This week, Laurie and Josh mix it up with Shane Pruitt, National Next Gen Evangelism Director for the North American Mission Board. In addition to talking about reaching and empowering Gen Z, the three talk about Shane’s latest book, 9 Common L

What Does the Prophetic Calling Look Like Today?

Jan 6th, 2020 31m 30s

To kick off the new year Josh and Laurie are talking with Daniel Yang, pastor, and director of the Send Institute, about what a true and good prophetic voice looks like today. Is it for the church, the world? How do we enter the process of know

To Resolve or Not: What do we do with the new year?

Dec 30th, 2019 21m 41s

With 2020 upon us, Laurie and Josh talk resolutions and new beginnings, arguing for the case of living intentionally and uniquely this coming year.

This Season, There Is Rest for the Weary

Dec 23rd, 2019 28m 31s

In this episode, Josh and Laurie talk about burnout, rest, and how to recapture a lifestyle that leads us to health and worship. It’s a episode to encourage your spirit as Christmas and the New Year draw near.

Politics & Faith – Can the Two Ever Come Together?

Dec 16th, 2019 24m 59s

This week on the podcast, Laurie and Josh talk to Carrie Headington, Founder of the Good News Initiative and Evangelist in the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas, about politics and faith. Growing up in a political family, Carrie has seen first hand h

The Wonder of Jesus

Dec 9th, 2019 30m 3s

This week on the podcast, Carrie Headington, Founder of the Good News Initiative and Evangelist in the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas, talks about evangelism, God at work in the world, and the wonder of Jesus. It’s an episode you don’t want to mis

What in the World Is the Church Anyways?

Dec 2nd, 2019 26m 1s

This week, Laurie and Josh tackle the tough topic of What Is Church? What are we supposed to be anyways, and are we being the people God has called us to be? Laurie and Josh delve deep into challenging all of us to take a hard look at our lives

Engaging Today's Culture

Nov 25th, 2019 28m 30s

In this episode, Laurie and Josh talk with John C. Richards, Jr., Pastor of Assimilation at Saint Mark Baptist Church, about the challenges the church faces today in engaging culture with the gospel of Jesus Christ. John presents insights into

Embracing a Holy Empathy

Nov 18th, 2019 34m 22s

Belinda is the founder of One Million Thumbprints, a movement of peacemakers advocating with women in the world’s worst conflict zones, and co-founder behind #SilenceIsNotSpiritual, a campaign calling churches to break the silence on violence a

Making Jesus Known

Nov 11th, 2019 30m 35s

Professor of Evangelism at Wheaton College and World renown C. S. Lewis Scholar Dr. Jerry Root joins the Living in the Land of Oz podcast this week to share on how we can make "Jesus" known to the world. Expounding from his book "The Sacrament

Why I Still Believe

Nov 4th, 2019 33m 50s

Author, professor and Christian apologist Dr. Mary Jo Sharp joins the Living in the Land of Oz podcast this week to share about her journey from atheism to Christianity. In her latest book, Why I Still Believe, Mary Jo unpacks the significance

Pastors Need Love

Oct 28th, 2019 24m 16s

According to Forbes, pastoring is one of the Top 10 Most Stressful Jobs that exist today. Pastoring isn't easy, and pastors need love, recognition, and support just as much as anybody else.In honor of Pastor Appreciation Month, Laurie interview

A Faithful 'Yes' and Women in Leadership

Oct 21st, 2019 33m 3s

President and CEO of Stonecroft Ministries Dr. Naomi Cramer Overton came to faith while studying at Stanford University. Her first faithful 'yes' evolved into many more over the years as she learned to tune her heart and mind to God and entrust

Pastors and their Mental Health Crisis

Oct 14th, 2019 28m 8s

One in five people will experience mental illness in their lifetime. As surprising as it may be, spiritual leaders are no exception to this statistic. Leading a church and shepherding God's people can be a stressful and overwhelming endeavor, a

Out of the Pit of Despair

Oct 7th, 2019 25m 45s

R. York Moore was an ardent atheist who attended college to study philosophy and discover the meaning of life. His efforts were vain, and at his lowest point, just before he attempted to take his own life, he encountered the Holy Spirit—and his

What in the World is Worship?

Sep 30th, 2019 29m 32s

In this lively episode, Laurie and Josh go back and forth in attempts to understand the essence of an ancient Christian practice: Worship. What is worship? What does it look like in our everyday life? Music? Service? Is it an active or passive