Interviews

Steve Carter: My Journey Through the Desert of Grief

The lessons about grief, God and identity Steve Carter encountered after resigning from Willow Creek

Dallas Jenkins: Seeing in the Dark

Dallas Jenkins’ faith shaped his journey as creator of The Chosen, inspiring believers through storytelling, perseverance, and a vision for faith-driven media.

John Mark Comer: The Apprentice

John Mark Comer shares his insights on spiritual formation, ‘apprenticeship’ with Jesus, the cultural discipleship crisis, and how ancient Christian practices can renew modern faith.

Daniel Im: Challenging Church Models That Are Holding Us Back

What if we actually focused on the interested? If we focused on the interested non-Christian and the interested Christian, then how would that affect the way that we strategize, preach, disciple and evangelize?

Mandy Arioto: Spreading the Gospel Through ‘Word of Mom’

We have a tremendous opportunity to mobilize moms who are raising the next generation, who are talking about faith to their families and to their friends and in their community. It feels like this untapped potential is sitting in our pews, and when we mobilize them they will spark a movement.

J.J. Vasquez: Journey of Faith

No matter who walks through the door, I can connect with him or her, but only by being the person God created me to be, not pretending to be someone I’m not.

Irwyn Ince: A Hopeful Pursuit

How do we live in this world in light of the truth that Jesus is who he says he is, that he is indeed making all things new?

Heather Matthews: Beyond #MeToo

If people outside the church saw Christians empowering and advocating for women and fighting against sexism, that the gospel might actually be good news, especially for women outside the church.

Ed Newton: Oil Flows in Empty Vessels

“I believe the gospel doesn’t just change someone’s life now, but their whole future life, and the lives of those around them.”

Paco Amador: A Church With a Heart for Immigrants

"In our community, we’re all immigrants from different generations. We need to continue to talk about how the goodness of God has placed us in a position where we can actually be God's instrument to bless others."

Lisa Fields: Wrestling With Doubt

Oftentimes, what made you believe could actually make someone else disbelieve, because we’re all seeing it through different lenses.