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Episodes

How Do We Spend Time With God?
March 9, 2024

How Do We Spend Time With God?

Marching forward requires an understanding of the direction that God wants us to go. In this special episode of “March or Die”, another Christian podcast on the LifeAudio podcast network, Veteran Jeremey Stalnecker will speak on the importance of spending time with God understanding his directions and how we can do that. If you like what you hear, subscribe to March or Die on Spotify & Apple Podcasts ! Check out the top episodes of March or Die: A Conversation with Nick Vujicic of Life Without L...
An Interview with Brant Hansen- How Should Christians Think about Health, Healing, and the Proclamation of the Gospel
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March 8, 2024

An Interview with Brant Hansen- How Should Christians Think about Health, Healing, and the Proclamation of the Gospel

In this episode, James and co-host Nate Giarrantano sit down with Brant Hanson to talk about Brant's life, career, and ministry. In particular, James, Nate, and Brant talk about Brant's work with Cure International, the miracle of God's healing presence today, and the power of Christian participation in the medical field. They also discuss the Followership Conference that Brant has coming up in April. Find out more about Brant and Cure International at the following links: Followership Conferenc...
How Should Christians Think about Worship (and Politics)
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March 6, 2024

How Should Christians Think about Worship (and Politics)

In this episode, James follows up the interviews with Ayanda Khumalo and Dan Bremnes with a discussion of worship based on his new book Serpents and Doves: Christians, Politics, and the Art of Bearing Witness. You can check out his book on amazon.com . Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .
How Does God Lead Us? A Conversation with Dan Bremnes
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March 6, 2024

How Does God Lead Us? A Conversation with Dan Bremnes

In this episode Nate Giarrantano and James Spencer sit down with Christian recording artist Dan Bremnes. We discuss Dan's winding road in the music industry and God's ongoing faithfulness. You can find out more about Dan at https://danbremnes.com/ . Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .
How Should Christians Think about Worship? A Conversation with Ayanda Khumalo, Part 2
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March 5, 2024

How Should Christians Think about Worship? A Conversation with Ayanda Khumalo, Part 2

In this episode, James continues his conversation Ayanda Khumalo. Ayanda recently released his album titled In Jesus . He is also getting ready to release his second children's book as a follow-up to Aya and Abba . Ayanda and James continue to discuss Ayanda's music and the reason he decided to write a children's book. You can find Ayanda's album on iTunes and a variety of other platforms, which can be found at theakmusic.com . Check out Aya and Abba at amazon.com . Discover more Christian podca...
How Should Chrisitans Think about Worship? A Conversation with Ayanda Khumalo, Part 1
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March 4, 2024

How Should Chrisitans Think about Worship? A Conversation with Ayanda Khumalo, Part 1

In this episode, James sits down with Ayanda Khumalo who recently released his album titled In Jesus . Ayanda and James discuss Ayanda's approach to worship and the way he thinks about pulling an album together. You can find Ayanda's album on iTunes and a variety of other platforms, which can be found at theakmusic.com . Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .
How Should Christians Think about Business and Money? A Conversation with Rylee Meek, Part 2
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Feb. 29, 2024

How Should Christians Think about Business and Money? A Conversation with Rylee Meek, Part 2

In this episode, James continues his conversation with Rylee Meek of The King's Council and The King's Council Podcast. James and Rylee discuss Rylee's ministry and how the Chruch might think differently about business and money. You can find out more about Rylee at www.ryleemeek.com . Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .
How Should Chrisitans Think about Money? A Conversation with Rylee Meek, Part 1
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Feb. 28, 2024

How Should Chrisitans Think about Money? A Conversation with Rylee Meek, Part 1

In this episode, James speaks with Rylee Meek of The King's Council and The King's Council Podcast. James and Rylee discuss Rylee's background and how his faith informs his life, ministry, and understanding of business. You can find out more about Rylee at www.ryleemeek.com . Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .
How Do Entrepreneurs Think? A Conversation with Lowell Busenitz, Part 2
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Feb. 27, 2024

How Do Entrepreneurs Think? A Conversation with Lowell Busenitz, Part 2

In this episode, James continues his conversation with Lowell Busenitz. They discuss the ways our mindsets are influenced by the gifts God has given us and how to go about thinking well as Christians. You can find Soul Work by Lowell Busenitz at amazon.com . Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .
How Do Entrepreneurs Think? A Conversation with Lowell Busenitz, Part 1
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Feb. 26, 2024

How Do Entrepreneurs Think? A Conversation with Lowell Busenitz, Part 1

In this episode of Thinking Christian, James discusses entrepreneurship with Lowell Busenitz. Lowell completed his dissertation on the mindset of entrepreneurs and the mental models they use. He and James discuss the ways his findings may relate to Christian thinking. You can find Lowell's book titled Soul Work on amazon.com . Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .
How Can Lament Transform Us?: A Conversation with Dr. Bryan Babcock, Pt 2
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Feb. 20, 2024

How Can Lament Transform Us?: A Conversation with Dr. Bryan Babcock, Pt 2

In this episode, James continues his conversation with Dr. Bryan Babcock, who contributed an essay on lament in the 2023 book titled A Praying People. James and Bryan discuss the way lament can help build Christian community and the way lament transforms us personally. Listen to Part 1 on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or LifeAudio.com ! Get A Praying People on amazon.com Purchase Trajectories: A Gospel-Centered Introduction to Old Testament Theology here . Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudi...
How Can the Christian Life Be Enriched by Lament: A Conversation with Dr. Bryan Babcock, Pt 1
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Feb. 19, 2024

How Can the Christian Life Be Enriched by Lament: A Conversation with Dr. Bryan Babcock, Pt 1

In this episode of Thinking Christian, James speaks with Dr. Bryan Babcock. Dr. Babcock contributed an essay on lament in the 2023 book titled A Praying People. He also co-authored Trajectories: A Gospel-Centered Introduction to Old Testament Theology with Drs. James Spencer and Russel Meek in 2018. James and Bryan discuss Bryan's work with various relief efforts and how that has shaped his understanding of lament. Listen to Part 2 on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or LifeAudio.com ! Get A Praying Peo...
Does Doing the Little Things Really Matter: Serving Those Around You- A Conversation with Beth Runkle, Pt 2
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Feb. 16, 2024

Does Doing the Little Things Really Matter: Serving Those Around You- A Conversation with Beth Runkle, Pt 2

In this episode, James continues his conversation with Beth Runkle, author of Another Move God?. Beth talks about the unique needs of military families and the various ways God's people can reach out to and care for those serving in the armed forces. She also discusses her approach to discipleship through her ministry with CRU. Pre-order Beth's book titled Another Move God?: 30 Encouragements to Embrace Your Life as a Military Wife at amazon.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com ...
Staying Focused on Serving God Despite Our Circumstances: A Conversation with Beth Runkle, Pt 1
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Feb. 15, 2024

Staying Focused on Serving God Despite Our Circumstances: A Conversation with Beth Runkle, Pt 1

In this episode, James sits down with Beth Runkle, author of the forthcoming book Another Move God?. Beth was a military wife for many years and talks about how she learned to focus on God's mission during times of significant transmission. Her book is focused on military wives, but the lessons are broadly applicable to anyone who is undergoing change and seeking to remain faithful to the Lord. Beth's book Another Move God?: 30 Encouragements to Embrace Your Life as a Military Wife is available ...
How to Improve Your Relationships with Love and Respect: A Conversation with Emerson Eggerichs
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Feb. 14, 2024

How to Improve Your Relationships with Love and Respect: A Conversation with Emerson Eggerichs

How can we improve our relationships just by showing love and respect? How have changes in the culture changed the way we relate to one another? In this episode, James continues his conversation with Emerson Eggerichs, author of Love and Respect and president of Love and Respect Ministries, and Emerson offers his perspective on how showing Love and Respect can help us develop stronger relationships. Listen to Part 1: https://apple.co/42Uh4wA / https://sptfy.com/Q3hH Get Love and Respect on amazo...
How Love and Respect Can Improve Our Relationships: A Conversation with Emerson Eggerichs, Pt. 1
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Feb. 13, 2024

How Love and Respect Can Improve Our Relationships: A Conversation with Emerson Eggerichs, Pt. 1

In this episode, James sits down with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, author of Love and Respect and President of Love and Respect Ministries. They discuss Ephesians 5 and the dynamics of love and respect within marriages and in other relationships. Listen to Part 2: https://apple.co/3SOiKmp / https://sptfy.com/Q3hI Get Love and Respect on amazon.com Find more from Dr. Emerson Eggerichs at www.loveandrespect.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities...
New Opportunities to Be A Different Kind of Man: A Conversation with Nancy Pearcey, Pt 2
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Feb. 9, 2024

New Opportunities to Be A Different Kind of Man: A Conversation with Nancy Pearcey, Pt 2

In this episode, James continues his conversation with Nancy Pearcey, author of The Toxic War on Masculinity. They discuss the ways remote work may be opening up opportunities for men to reestablish a bigger role in the home and a variety of other topics related to Nancy's research. You can purchase The Toxic War on Masculinity at amazon.com . To learn more about Nancy Pearcey visit: https://www.nancypearcey.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opp...
How Should Christians Think about Masculinity- A Conversation with Nancy Pearcey, Part 1
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Feb. 8, 2024

How Should Christians Think about Masculinity- A Conversation with Nancy Pearcey, Part 1

In this episode, James sits down wit Nancy Pearcey to discuss her new book titled The Toxic War on Masculinity. Nancy shares her research and perspective on the difficulties men are facing, as well as describing some of the odd challenges she faced while writing a book on men. Listen to Part 1 here. Get Nancy Pearcey's new book at: The Toxic War on Masculinity Learn more about Nancy Pearcey at: https://www.nancypearcey.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about adver...
Developing Patience through Lament: A Conversation with Dr. May Young, Pt 2
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Feb. 7, 2024

Developing Patience through Lament: A Conversation with Dr. May Young, Pt 2

In this episode, James continues his conversation with Dr. May Young. They discuss the role of patience in lament, as well as the connection between lament and action. Dr. Young also offers some insights on how churches might incorporate lament into their worship on a more regular basis. Get A Praying People on amazon.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .
How Lament Can Help Christians Connect: A Conversation with Dr. May Young, Pt 1.
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Feb. 6, 2024

How Lament Can Help Christians Connect: A Conversation with Dr. May Young, Pt 1.

In this episode, James speaks with Dr. May Young who authored a chapter in a book James co-edited titled A Praying People. Dr. Young is an expert on the topic of lament and the book of Lamentations. James and Dr. Young discuss lament more generally and how it can build community in the Church. Get A Praying People on amazon.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .
How Can the Church Play a Role in Government- Part 2
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Feb. 2, 2024

How Can the Church Play a Role in Government- Part 2

In this episode, James and Alin continue to discuss the role of the Church in the world and how individual Christians can participate in politics. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .
How Can the Church Play a Role in Government- Part 1
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Feb. 1, 2024

How Can the Church Play a Role in Government- Part 1

Is the church playing the wrong game? In this episode of Thinking Christian, James sits down with Alin Vrancila to discuss Religion's role in government. They discuss the challenge of maintaining a clear distinction between Church and state while continuing to engage politically. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .
Kansas City Chiefs Mascot Dan Meers: His Life on the Road to the Super Bowl
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Jan. 31, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs Mascot Dan Meers: His Life on the Road to the Super Bowl

On this episode, James Spencer sits down with Dan Meers...the KC Wolf. Dan talks about his career with the Chiefs, their hopes for the Super Bowl, and, most importantly, his Christian faith. You can find out more about Dan and his story at danmeers.org. You can also purchase Dan's book Wolves Can't Fly. All proceeds from the sale of Dan's book go to charity. Wolves Can't Fly: KC Wolf: Faith, Family and Fur www.danmeers.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about adver...
Evangelicals and the 2024 Election: The Iowa Caucus and the Evangelical Support of Trump
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Jan. 19, 2024

Evangelicals and the 2024 Election: The Iowa Caucus and the Evangelical Support of Trump

In this episode, James sits down with Alin Vrancila to discuss the recent results of the Iowa Caucus. They discuss how evangelicals might make their political decisions moving forward and offer insights about how to oder our loves as Christians. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .