Best Ron Barker Podcasts (2025)

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The Historical Reliability of the Gospels: Licona vs. Ehrman - Part 1 1:04:38

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In this episode, frequent debate opponents Dr. Michael Licona and Dr. Bart Ehrman face off on the historical reliability of the gospels. Held in 2018 at Kennesaw State University, Dr. Licona begins by defining historical reliability as related to the gospels, stating that the gospels, ancient biographies, got things right when focusing on the large…

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David Reeves, CEO of Unfolding Word, on Locally-Driven Bible Translation Through Church Collaboration (Ep. 154) 1:10:00

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David Reeves once believed his role in missions was to give generously to the ministries he knew. But after a moment of full surrender as a young man, God redirected his path toward a life of hands-on impact that would ripple across missions, Bible translation, and church planting worldwide. Starting out with an electrical engineering degree, David…

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Mike Takes on World Ranked Debator on the Topic of Jesus' Resurrection from the Dead 1:47:43

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Dr. Shane Pucket was ranked the 32nd best debater in the world in 2012. That year, he faced off against Dr. Michael Licona at Monroe Baptist Church in Louisianna on whether Jesus rose from the dead. Licona argued the affirmative case using the historical method to examine facts derived from the writings of Paul, especially 1 Corinthians 15:3-8. Dr.…

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Tim Barker, Founder of ROI Ministry, on Embracing Trials in the Generous Life (Ep. 153) 58:56

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Tim Barker is the founder of ROI Ministry and author of BOOM: What To Do When Life Blows Up Around You. His journey into generosity began after rising from humble beginnings to great success—only to lose everything during a season of deep trial. In the middle of that valley, God answered a “dangerous” prayer Tim had prayed years earlier: that the L…

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Volunteer Nicky Morland gives Liz a tour of The David Parr House in Cambridge 56:59

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Volunteer Nicky Morland gives Liz Barker a tour of the atmospheric David Parr House in Cambridge. Listen to this bonus episode for a limited time only. It concludes the This House Podcast series. Updates of some of the homes featured will be given via the instagram page but if you want to keep any of the podcast's please download any before they go…

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Hemingford Grey Manor Tour Diana Boston 51:52

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There is nothing quite like experiencing Hemingford Grey Manor in Huntingdon for yourself, the oldest longest inhabited house in Britain since the 1130's, from the gardens on the river, the inspiration for the popular children's books written by Lucy Boston: The Greene Knowe series. Ghost stories, plays and world famous patchwork collection, but th…

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Fighting on Different Hills: Licona and Ally on the Resurrection of Jesus - Part 2 1:21:27

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In 2004, Islamic scholar Dr. Shabir Ally and Dr. Mike Licona met at Regent University to debate the physical resurrection of Jesus. Both cases, a lively Q&A between the scholars and an audience Q&A make up this week’s episode. Dr. Licona presents a positive case for Jesus’ resurrection based on three nearly universally agreed-upon facts about Jesus…

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Ron's Place Liverpool - Martin Wallace 50:21

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Film maker Martin Wallace gives a fascinating insight into the secret life and home of Ron Gittins who transformed the interior of his rented flat into a classical villa and fantasy world within. Martin is Patron and helped save it. It is now owned by Wirral Arts and Culture Community Land Trust - and is currently being restored - it will be open t…

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The Shell Grotto Margate 43:09

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Nicky Paton tells Liz about the grotto’s discovery and the different theories behind why it was made. It’s mythical, magical and still a mystery. What do you think? See photos on the this house Instagram page, you can also watch this podcast episode on the this house you tube channel, & if you ever get the chance to visit Margate (a must) then put …

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Michele Dudley, Founder of BraveWorks, on Seeing Others Through Generosity (Ep. 152) 57:50

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Michele Dudley is the founder of BraveWorks and Restoration Residences, where she has poured her heart into making a Kingdom impact among those who are often overlooked. After starting her career as a CPA, a life-changing mission trip to Burundi opened her eyes to the needs of the global church and set her on a new path of generosity and solidarity…

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Fighting on Different Hills: Licona and Ally on the Resurrection of Jesus - Part 1 1:16:42

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In 2004, Islamic scholar Dr. Shabir Ally and Dr. Mike Licona met at Regent University to debate the physical resurrection of Jesus. Both cases, a lively Q&A between the scholars and an audience Q&A make up this week’s episode. Dr. Licona presents a positive case for Jesus’ resurrection based on three nearly universally agreed-upon facts about Jesus…

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Nathan LaGrange, Director of Oasis Rest International, on the Impact of Investing in Spiritual Leaders (Ep. 151) 1:12:15

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Nathan LaGrange, Executive Director of Oasis Rest International, knows firsthand the vital importance of rest for pastors and ministry leaders. After many years in full-time ministry, a season of intense busyness began to take its toll. Nathan came to a sobering realization: before he could effectively care for others, he needed to care for himself…

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Renovating barns Lowden Construction 28:59

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Charlie Worthington of Lowden construction ltd invited Liz Barker to his latest site in Grandsden St Neots before work starts on renovating the old farm buildings. He talks through other projects including the company has worked on including his own home and highlights the pitfalls and conservation work involved with turning British Barns into beau…

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Did Man Create God? Licona vs Yothment 1:24:35

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This episode is a 2006 debate between Dr. Michael Licona and Steve Yothment, the president of the Atlanta Freethought Society, on whether man created God. Yothment takes the positive side. He proposes that ancient gods like Thor are myths and that every religion claims their gods to be the real ones and the others false. This then clearly means som…

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Chris Gardner, Financial Advisor, on Mobilizing $1 Billion for the Kingdom (Ep. 150) 58:15

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Chris Gardner’s journey began in Mexico and Peru, where he was raised on the mission field as the son of a missionary. Those early years shaped his faith and calling—he began preaching at a young age and, by 18, was already pastoring and planting churches. His experiences in ministry gave him a deep understanding of stewardship, generosity, and the…

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What Do Statistical Mechanics Have to Say About Jesus' Bodily Resurrection? Licona vs. Cavin - Part 2 1:16:41

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The following episode is a debate from 2012 at Antioch Church in Temecula, California, between Dr. Licona and philosophy professor Dr. R. Greg Cavin on whether Jesus rose from the dead. Licona presents a historical case for the bodily resurrection of Jesus based on a set of almost universally agreed-upon facts and the methodology by which historian…

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Bauhaus 30:58

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Jochen Runde and Fiona Kinghorn kindly invited Liz to take a look around their beautiful Bauhaus designed home and discuss what it is like living in this Nicholas Johnston Architect designed one level house. They discuss Bauhaus design, garden design, art, it's origins and past, as well as the interesting added feature of its grave yard!…

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Dan Vogel, Founder and CEO of Flourish Fund, on the Powerful Synergy of Collaborative Giving Funds (Ep. 149) 50:59

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Dan Vogel, founder and CEO of Flourish Fund, has carried a lifelong passion for solving big social problems that are close to the heart of God. As a young boy, Dan was drawn to leadership that would make an improved difference in the systems that were meant to address those problems. From the White House to overseas to a consulting firm in Boston, …

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What Do Statistical Mechanics Have to Say About Jesus' Bodily Resurrection? Licona vs. Cavin - Part 1 1:24:19

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The following episode is a debate from 2012 at Antioch Church in Temecula, California, between Dr. Licona and philosophy professor Dr. R. Greg Cavin on whether Jesus rose from the dead. Licona presents a historical case for the bodily resurrection of Jesus based on a set of almost universally agreed-upon facts and the methodology by which historian…

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Queen's Head Newton aka Brown Soup Pub Rob Short 37:03

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Rob Short is an all round excellent bloke and publican, as current proprietor of The Queens Head in Newton Cambridge, run previously by his grandparents then parents, he and his family live and work in a building that has had 18 landlords since 1729. As Rob says "everything here has a story" and this epiosde has stories in spades! Rob reveals what …

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Ron Anderson, Financial Advisor, on the Intersection of Generosity and Rest (Ep. 148) 59:08

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Ron Anderson, and founder of Plan A Wealth Management, grew up in a farming family in Nebraska where seeds of financial wisdom and deep faith were planted early. After college, he launched into the world of financial advising—but it wasn’t until years later, after moving through several firms, that he stepped out to start his own practice, one grou…

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An Ex-Christian Disputes Jesus' Physical Resurrection: Licona vs. Barker - Part 2 58:49

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In this episode , we have Dr. Mike Licona's first-ever debate. In 2003, Licona sparred with Dan Barker at the University of Wisonsin-Madison. Once a Christian evangelist and missionary, Barker declares that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence and then asserts that there is not even ordinary evidence for the bodily resurrection. The …

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Caleb Breakey, Founder of Renown Publishing, on Telling Your Generosity Story (Ep. 147) 1:06:16

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Caleb Breakey, author and founder of Renown Publishing, has a passion for the transforming power of storytelling. Caleb has been a student of the story-writing craft from a young age, and after a successful career in sports journalism, felt called by God to shift into fiction and writing novels that could have a positive impact on the lives of the …

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An Ex-Christian Disputes Jesus' Physical Resurrection: Licona vs. Barker - Part 1 1:36:19

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In this episode, we have Dr. Mike Licona's first-ever debate. In 2003, Licona sparred with Dan Barker at the University of Wisonsin-Madison. Once a Christian evangelist and missionary, Barker declares that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence and then asserts that there is not even ordinary evidence for the bodily resurrection. The f…

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Foxton House 18:21

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Nick Rapley has lovingly restored Foxton House and its outbuildings over the last 15 years. A beautiful Georgian house hidden in the heart of this Cambridgeshire village it offers a glimpse into the Regency period which is still greatly valued and appreciated today, where the layout of the original house has hardly changed suggesting that the way G…

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Johan du Preez, Impact Investor, on Blending Giving and Investments to Tackle Poverty (Ep. 146) 56:44

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Johan du Preez is a seasoned South African entrepreneur and investor, and the Founder of SAAD Investment Holdings and the Tree of Life Foundation. Johan began his career path as a pharmacist in his early twenties and spent many years managing pharmacies that needed major turnaround. He then became the CEO of a large healthcare organization before t…

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The Resurrection: A Matter of History or Faith? Licona and Pagels on the Ron Isana Show 34:09

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In this episode, we have a 2005 appearance of Dr. Mike Licona on the Ron Isana Show, where he defends the historicity of the bodily resurrection of Jesus against Princeton professor Dr. Elaine Pagels' contention that not all early Christians believed Jesus was physically raised from the dead. Stating that spiritual experiences can be real, Pagels a…

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Life on a Houseboat with Laura Hewitt 45:47

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Fresh from Glastonbury Festival, lovely jewellery designer and maker from Lawson's Goldsmiths Henley, Laura Hewitt talks to Liz Barker about life on a houseboat. How it works, the upsides, the downsides and practicalities. Laura has lived on a houseboat around London for many years - first as an apprentice and now as a mum to two young gorgeous chi…

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Stan Reiff, Nonprofit Consultant at CapinCrouse, on God’s Provision in the Life of Faith (Ep. 145) 1:10:53

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Stan Reiff, CPA and nonprofit consultant at CapinCrouse, has seen the faithfulness of God in difficult circumstances firsthand. Stan was born on the mission field, and in his early twenties, he and his wife felt called to missions like the generations before him. But Stan soon realized that the life of ministry that he was called to would look noth…

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Bodily Resurrection vs Consensual Realities: A Licona Craffert Debate 1:09:21

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In today’s episode, Dr. Mike Licona debates Dr. Pieter Craffert at the University of Johannesburg. While Dr. Licona provides a positive case for the bodily resurrection of Jesus based on facts and historical method, Dr. Craffert proposes that the reports of the risen Jesus recorded in the New Testament are best explained as experiences of altered s…

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The Leper Chapel Cambridge Flavio Marzo 42:14

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The Leper Chapel dates from around 1125 and is the second oldest building in Cambridge. Now run by the charity Cambridge Past, Present & Future it is open to the public. In Series 2 Episode 4 of the This House Podcast - Liz Barker meets volunteer and Manager of the Cambridge Colleges Conservation Consortium Flavio Marzo to discuss its rich history …

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Jennifer Holloran, President & CEO of the American Bible Society, on the Life-Changing Power of the Bible to Heal Communities (Ep. 144) 1:02:47

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Jennifer Holloran, President and CEO of the American Bible Society, is an avid lover of Scripture and an expert in strategic leadership, operational excellence, and innovation. Jennifer was raised in a Christian home with lots of exposure to the Word, but it was in college that she learned to approach Scripture as a source of grace instead of conde…

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Licona vs. Fales: A Debate in 4 Parts – Part Four: Licona Responds and Q&A 1:07:10

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Today is the final episode in our four-part series covering the 2014 debate between Dr. Michael Licona and Dr. Evan Fales. In this hour-long episode, Licona spends 15 minutes responding to Fales's presentation from part three, addressing the claims that miracles are metaphysically impossible and arguing that Hume’s criteria for miracle testimony ar…

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S2 episode 3 Howbury Hall Garden. 32:19

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Lucy Copeland runs Howbury farm flowers from Howbury Hall’s Victorian garden in Bedfordshire. She and Cissy Bullock from Wildstems and the sustainable school of floristry talk to Liz Barker about their work and passion for British flowers.By liztoddy41

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Video podcast Howbury Hall Garden 32:19

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Lucy Copeland runs Howbury farm flowers from Howbury Hall’s Victorian garden in Bedfordshire. She and Cissy Bullock of Wildstems and the sustainable school of floristry talk to Liz Barker about their work and passion for British flowers.By liztoddy41

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Laura Gish, VP for Prayer and Advancement at Mission Mutual, on the Synergy of Collective Impact Alliances (Ep. 143) 1:16:37

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Laura Gish, VP for Prayer and Advancement at Mission Mutual, is a prayer leader and mobilizer of givers and intercessors in collective impact spaces. Laura was raised in a faith-filled home and felt an exceptional call to prayer and the Bible in her early teens. Through her father’s job, Laura was deeply connected to the Bible translation space fro…

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Eco conversion of a former village post office 49:57

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George Evennett of George Evennett Limited is an architect who has transformed his own home a former post office in a village in Cambridgeshire using the most eco friendly materials - come with Liz Barker as George takes us around his house and shares his ideas and techniques for the design.By liztoddy41

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Licona vs. Fales: A Debate in 4 Parts – Part Three: The Meaning of Miracle Stories 1:02:48

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In this episode, we hear from Dr. Evan Fales as he presents his case against the historicity of Jesus’ resurrection and responds to Dr. Licona’s writings. This is the third segment of the four-part debate between the two scholars at the University of St. Thomas in 2014. Dr. Fales does not take the miracle stories of Jesus as historical events; inst…

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Brian Cochran, Financial Advisor, on Helping Clients Give Big and Give Efficiently (Ep. 142) 58:04

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Brian Cochran, CFP and Certified Kingdom Advisor, leads John Moore Associates, a nationally respected advisory firm known for its integration of biblical wisdom and financial strategy. After beginning his career as an educator, Brian was mentored by the firm’s founder, John Moore, before stepping into leadership and continuing the firm’s mission to…

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Licona vs. Fales: A Debate in 4 Parts – Part Two: Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? 1:04:16

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The following episode is part two of the debate between atheist philosopher Dr. Evan Fales and Dr. Mike Licona in 2014 at the University of St. Thoman in St. Paul, Minnesota. In the first 30 minutes, Dr. Licona provides his positive case for the resurrection and then evaluates it alongside Dr. Fales’ hypothesis that Jesus did not rise from the dead…

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Tom Wheeley tour of Hinchingbrooke House 56:25

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Historian, teacher and expert guide Thomas R Wheeley MA gives Liz Barker an extensive tour of Hinchingbrooke House in Huntington to kick off series two of the This House podcast. Come with them through the corridors and hear stories about one of the most historically interesting schools in Britain. From residents The Cromwells and Montagus and famo…

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John Hanger, Founder of BiblioNexus, When Silicon Valley Meets Bible Translation (Ep. 141) 56:51

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John Hanger, founder of BiblioNexus, is a serial entrepreneur and a passionate giver who found himself deeply called into Bible translation. After supporting the movement for several years, John felt the need to get his hands dirty with what he knows best—launching a tech start-up. BiblioNexus is a nonprofit tech company with the culture of a Silic…

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Licona vs. Fales: A Debate in 4 Parts – Part One: Can Historians Investigate Miracle Claims? 1:02:28

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In this episode, we join a 2014 debate between Dr. Mike Licona and atheist philosopher Dr. Evan Fales on whether Jesus rose from the dead. In this first segment of the four-part debate, Dr. Licona answers the question, “Can historians investigate miracle claims?” He gives a resounding “yes” as he defines miracles, discusses how to identify them, pr…

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Jesse and Krista Casler on Catalytic Giving Out of Net Worth (Ep. 140) 1:05:05

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Jesse and Krista Casler have a deep understanding of the currency exchange between earthly dollars and treasure in Heaven. Jesse is the Chief Operating Officer of Hope International, having served Hope over the last 20 years. Together, Jesse and Krista have allowed generosity to touch nearly every part of their lives. Their stories touch on many as…

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Licona and Martin Talk about the Physical Resurrection of Jesus 1:58:05

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In today’s episode, we have a Religion Soup dialogue from Acadia Divinity College between Dr. Mike Licona and Dr. Dale Martin on whether Jesus physically rose from the dead. Dr. Licona presents a positive historical case for physical resurrection based on the following five historical facts: Paul was an eyewitness to the risen Jesus. Paul knew the …

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The Activator Advantage with Matt Dixon 34:54

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In this episode of Brainfluence, host Roger Dooley welcomes back Matt Dixon, founding partner of DCM Insights and co-author of the bestselling "The Challenger Sale." Dixon shares insights from his latest book, The Activator Advantage: What Today's Rainmakers Do Differently, which is rooted in groundbreaking research on how top professionals win and…

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Kate Williams-Whitley, Cofounder of EIG Insights, on Measuring Physical and Spiritual Impact in Giving (Ep. 139) 1:18:13

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Kate Williams-Whitley is the cofounder and Chief Impact Officer of EIG Insights. Early in her career, several pivotal experiences led Kate to realize the need for data in the nonprofit space to help leaders steward their decisions and finances well. Now through EIG Insights, Kate provides customized consulting services for nonprofits, helping them …

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Licona and Martin: A Dialogue on Jesus' Claim of Divinity 1:55:36

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In this episode, Dr. Mike Licona and Dr. Dale Martin discuss their differing views of Jesus’ claim of divinity. Licona proposes that “it is more probable than not that Jesus claimed to be God in some sense.” He bases this on the fact that the earliest Christians, those most plausibly connected to the apostles, held this view and that the best expla…

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Mike Kocolowski, Author of Happily Generous, on the Unbreakable Link Between Generosity and Happiness (Ep. 138) 48:29

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Mike Kocolowski’s early years were formed by scarcity as part of a large family with little income. But a call to ministry in his twenties led him to take radical steps on a faith journey to trusting God with his finances and tackling many of the most common barriers to generosity. As the Chief Stewardship Officer of Christian Financial Resources, …

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Can Historians Prove that Jesus Rose from the Dead? Licona vs. Ehrman 2:06:53

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In this episode, Dr. Mike Licona and Dr. Bart Ehrman face off for the second time on whether historians can prove the resurrection. Dr. Ehrman says no. Given that 1.) historians work to establish what most probably happened in the past and that 2.) miracles are, by definition, the least probable occurrence of an event, historical proof is impossibl…