Listening In

In this stand alone special edition of Listening In, host Warren Smith talks with Christian actor Max McLean. He is the founder of Fellowship for Performing Arts, a New York City-based company that produces live theater and film from a Christian worldview. McClean is the unmistakable voice of several popular audio versions of the Bible, including the English Standard Version, the N

Communicating biblical truth to a post-modern culture is no easy task. But Christopher Watkin, author of the new book, Biblical Critical Theory, not only understands the post-modern mindset, but also how to communicate what he calls the "unique treasures" the Bible offers for rightly interpreting the world in which we live. Christopher Watkin has a Ph.D. from the University of Camb

In this second part of Warren Smith's conversation with Rick Warren, the two men chat as they walk through Rick Warren's substantial library at the Rick and Kay Warren Foundation headquarters, in Orange County, California.Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio.Additional support comes from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to

Rick Warren’s 2002 book The Purpose Driven Life sold more than 50-million copies, making it one of the best-selling books of all time. He was an adviser to George W. Bush, and he delivered the invocation prayer at Barack Obama’s inauguration. Time, Newsweek, and U.S. News and World Report have all named him to their lists of the most influential people in the world. After more

Very few things are harder for a Christian to do than forgive. Yet there is nothing more countercultural today than loving our enemies, and praying for those who spitefully use us. In this conversation with Warren Smith, Tim Keller talks about his newest book: Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? Keller builds on decades of pastoral counseling and Christian experience as he expound

Irish singer and songwriter Keith Getty is best known for the hymn “In Christ Alone,” but he is much more than a songwriter. The Gettys annual “Sing” conferences, held in Nashville, have become “must attend” events for worship leaders. In this interview with Warren Smith, Keith Getty talks about his newest recording project Christ Our Hope in Life and Death. Plus he dis

Todd Stiefel had nagging doubts about his Catholic faith during his youth. He says in college, he found the answers he was looking for...by walking away from his Christian upbringing. In this conversation, hear what led Stiefel to this decision as he and Warren Smith have a frank conversation about love, beauty, and truth. Stiefel is the founder and president of the Stiefel Freetho

Andrew Peterson thoughtfully engages many aspects of what it means to be made in the Image of God. He is the founder of an artistic community in Nashville: The Rabbit Room--producing events, publishing books, and mentoring artists. Peterson is also the author of the award winning fantasy series: The Wingfeather Saga. Angel Studios has turned the books into an animated series releas

Summary/Description: After the death of his 20-year old son, Tim Challies started to write: not for others, but himself. The popular blogger and author chronicled his private journey through grief and loss. He later decided to share those reflections in: Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God. In this conversation with Warren Smith, Tim walks through the early d

Trevin Wax compares theological orthodoxy to buried treasure. The deeper you dig, the more you discover. In his new book The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of Christian Faith, Trevin Wax says that the way forward for the evangelical church is to look back to the ancient creeds and confessions. Trevin is vice president for research and resource development at the N