Jesus told us that when he left the world, He would send the Holy Spirit to guide, empower, and unite His people. Unfortunately, many Christians consider the Holy Spirit to be a divisive topic. Anne Graham Lotz shows us how, rightly understood, the Spirit of God not only unites us, but brings us through our trials and enables us to live more like Jesus. Sharing personal testimonies from her heart, she will encourage your walk with God.

Learn how to communicate love to your spouse, your children and your friends in such a way that they really feel loved. Dr. Gary Chapman wrote a book called The Five Love Languages in 1992, and it has since been translated into 49 languages and sold over 10 million copies, in its various forms. He came across a formula for understanding love that is impacting lives around the world.

The Bible tells us that Christ died for people of every ethnicity. Yet, even Christians find it sometimes difficult to live and get along with those who are different from themselves. Author and leadership trainer, Adrian Pei, brings fresh insights about who minority peoples are, and how we can and should work together for God’s glory.

We tend to think of the Puritans as rigid and legalistic. Practical theologian Joanne Jung, who has researched Puritan sources extensively, describes an aspect of Puritan practice that we need to reclaim for our day. It involves conversation and life sharing in small group contexts. This interview challenges us to move beyond the individualism that has a grip on Western society and to live out the kind of community the Bible calls forth. Dr. Jung is associate professor of Biblical and theological studies at Biola University.

Everyone suffers disappointment, rejection, injustices, and losses — perhaps even traumatic ones. The spiritual pain born of such suffering can paralyze us, leaving us broken inside and barely getting by. Whether we remain stuck or move forward is determined in large part by our resilience. Join us as Donna Gibbs, a 20+ year Christian counselor, gives us wisdom on how to become more resilient.

Today we have our worship wars. Should the guitar and audio-visual enhancements or the piano and hymns dominate the worship service on Sunday morning? Have you ever pondered, “What were the central concerns around worship in the days of the Early Church?” How did they view the sacraments? What influence did the monastic movement have on worship? Do they have anything to teach us about prayer and approaching God? Set aside your preconceived notions about worship and join us to learn more about what it was like in an era closer to the time that Jesus had walked the earth.

When Paul and Silas came to Thessalonica, they changed the community. How? By collaborating with God to bring His kingdom on earth. We are called to do the same. Leadership coach Reggie McNeal offers eight signature practices for leaders who want to partner with God and others for kingdom growth. This interview may inspire you to become a kingdom collaborator in a specific sector of our society, such as: business, education, media, arts, healthcare, or spiritual growth.

Christianity started in Jerusalem. For many centuries it was concentrated in the West, in Europe and North America. But in the past century the church expanded rapidly across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. What led to the church’s vibrant growth throughout the Global South? Brian Stiller identifies five key factors. Discover the surprising story of the global advance of the gospel. And be encouraged that Jesus’ witness continues to the ends of the earth.