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Church Real Estate and Finance, with Mark Elsdon 50:48

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The Church is so much more than a building—but when it comes to managing the physical property of church real estate, we often overlook the great good that can emerge from the land and structures. In this episode, social entrepreneur, strategic executive, and author Mark Elsdon joins Mark Labberton on Conversing to explore how churches and faith co…

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The Imbalance of Power, with Yuval Levin 51:42

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Unity is acting together even when we don’t think alike. And one of the primary aims of the American Constitution is to support a democracy of those unified in diversity. Yuval Levin joins Mark Labberton to explore the precarious state of American constitutional life and the imbalance of power between the branches of the U.S. government. Drawing fr…

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The New Testament in Color, with Janette Ok and Jordan Ryan 58:26

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There’s no such thing as a neutral reading of the Bible. Every reading is inflected by first-person experience, cultural context, history, and more. In this episode, biblical scholars Janette Ok and Jordan J. Ryan join Mark Labberton to reflect on The New Testament in Color, a groundbreaking new biblical commentary that brings together diverse voic…

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Compassionate Creativity, with Mitali Perkins 56:43

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Creativity doesn’t come easy. It is often an act of resistance against chaos and other de-personalizing forces. In this episode, author Mitali Perkins joins Mark Labberton to discuss her latest book Just Making: A Guide for Compassionate Creatives. Known for her acclaimed novels for young readers—including You Bring the Distant Near and Rickshaw Gi…

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Love at the Margins, with Tom Crisp 52:58

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What are the implications of Jesus’s radical ethics of love and shalom? How far are Christ followers meant to go with the compassion and witness of the gospel? Philosopher Tom Crisp (Biola University) reflects on how a powerful religious experience transformed his academic career and personal faith. Once focused on metaphysics and abstract philosop…

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When Willpower Isn’t Enough, with John Ortberg 55:55

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“Habit eats willpower for breakfast.” As the apostle Paul says in Romans 7, we do the evil we don’t want to do, and we don’t do the good we want to do. Pastor and author John Ortberg joins Mark Labberton on Conversing to discuss his latest book Steps: A Guide to Transforming Your Life When Willpower Isn’t Enough. Drawing on decades of pastoral mini…

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Black and Evangelical, with Vincent Bacote 57:41

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Who are the black evangelicals? How has contemporary evangelicalism reckoned with racial justice? Theologian Vincent Bacote joins Mark Labberton to discuss Black + Evangelical, a new documentary exploring the in-between experience of black Christians in white evangelical spaces. Bacote—professor of theology at Wheaton College and director of the Ce…

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Faithful Ecological Science, with Ben Lowe 47:44

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Conservationist and environmental advocate Ben Lowe discusses our ecological crisis, the role of Christian faith and spirituality, and how churches can respond with hope, action, and theological depth. He joins Mark Labberton for a grounded conversation on the intersection of faith, climate change, and the church’s role in ecological justice. As ex…

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Restoring a Credible Christian Witness, with Jemar Tisby and Nikki Toyama-Szeto 1:05:44

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Introducing Credible Witness, a new podcast produced by Mark Labberton and the Rethinking Church Initiative. In this episode of Conversing, Mark features the full premiere episode of Credible Witness, and is joined by host Nikki Toyama-Szeto and historian Jemar Tisby. Exploring how Christian witness to the gospel of Christ has become compromised—an…

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After the Fire, with Megan Katerjian, Kerwin Manning, and Mayra Macedo-Nolan 54:59

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In the aftermath of the devastating Eaton Canyon Fire in Altadena, California, three Pasadena community leaders—Mayra Macedo-Nolan, Pastor Kerwin Manning, and Megan Katerjian—join host Mark Labberton for a sobering and hopeful conversation on what it takes to rebuild homes, neighbourhoods, and lives. Together they discuss their personal losses, the…

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The Church of the Future, with Kara Powell and Raymond Chang 56:05

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Are the best days of the church behind us? Or ahead? Kara Powell and Ray Chang join Mark Labberton to discuss Future-Focused Church: Reimagining Ministry to the Next Generation, co-authored with Jake Mulder. Drawing on extensive research, practical frameworks, and decades of leadership at Fuller Seminary and the TENx10 Collaboration, Powell and Cha…

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Gospel Music Genius, with Stephen Newby and Robert Darden 47:52

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With a B3 organ, a prophetic imagination, and a heart broken wide open by grace, gospel music legend Andraé Crouch (1942–2015) left an indelible mark on modern Christian worship music. In this episode, Stephen Newby and Robert Darden offer a sweeping yet intimate exploration of his life, spiritual vision, and genre-defining genius. Together with Ma…

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Walking and Spirituality, with Cherie Harder 56:46

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During a moment of historic turbulence and Christian polarization, Trinity Forum president Cherie Harder stepped away from the political and spiritual vortex of Washington, DC, for a month-long pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago—a.k.a. “the Camino” or “the Way.” In this episode, she reflects on the spiritual, emotional, and physical rhythms of pi…

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Bonhoeffer’s Black Jesus, with Reggie Williams 48:54

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For Christians, morality is often set by our interpretation of Jesus. In this episode, Reggie Williams reflects on the moral urgency of resistance in the face of rising nationalisms and systemic racial injustice that persists. Reggie Williams is associate professor of black theology at Saint Louis University, and author of Bonhoeffer’s Black Jesus.…

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Global Displacement and Refugee Crisis, with Myal Greene 49:08

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“More of the church is committed to their immigrant neighbours than the media or politicians would like the public to believe.” (Myal Green, from the episode) Myal Greene (president and CEO of World Relief) joins host Mark Labberton to discuss the global humanitarian crises, refugee resettlement, and the church’s responsibility to respond with cour…

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How to Make Difficult Decisions, with Angela Williams Gorrell 49:10

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What do you do when you don’t know what to do? Angela Williams Gorrell joins Mark Labberton to discuss her latest book, Braving Difficult Decisions. With poignant storytelling and theological depth, Gorrell shares how this book was born out of personal crucibles and a yearning to make sense of liminal, paralyzing spaces we all encounter—individuall…

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Mental Health and the Church, with Mark Eastburg 1:05:19

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Mental, emotional, and spiritual healing requires more than clinical technique—it demands sacrificial empathy, institutional trust, and a profound affirmation of the image of God in every human being. In this episode, clinical psychologist and Pine Rest CEO Mark Eastburg joins Mark Labberton to discuss the rising need for mental health care—especia…

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Church Real Estate and Finance, with Mark Elsdon 50:48

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The Imbalance of Power, with Yuval Levin 51:42

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The New Testament in Color, with Janette Ok and Jordan Ryan 58:26

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Compassionate Creativity, with Mitali Perkins 56:43

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Love at the Margins, with Tom Crisp 52:58

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When Willpower Isn’t Enough, with John Ortberg 55:55

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Black and Evangelical, with Vincent Bacote 57:41

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Faithful Ecological Science, with Ben Lowe 47:44

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Restoring a Credible Christian Witness, with Jemar Tisby and Nikki Toyama-Szeto 1:05:44

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After the Fire, with Megan Katerjian, Kerwin Manning, and Mayra Macedo-Nolan 54:59

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The Church of the Future, with Kara Powell and Raymond Chang 56:05

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Gospel Music Genius, with Stephen Newby and Robert Darden 47:52

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Walking and Spirituality, with Cherie Harder 56:46

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Bonhoeffer’s Black Jesus, with Reggie Williams 48:54

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Global Displacement and Refugee Crisis, with Myal Greene 49:08

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How to Make Difficult Decisions, with Angela Williams Gorrell 49:10

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Mental Health and the Church, with Mark Eastburg 1:05:19