The basic of living out faith in Christ can pretty much be boiled down to eight words: love God, love neighbors, go forth, make disciples. But do you really believe that? Do you truly act on that? How about your church and its focus? Join Kevin as we dive into the topic of “God’s Three Overarching Directives to His Disciples”…and be prepared to be either affirmed or challenged…or both! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

How about God’s perfect offer that was manifested upon Christ’s sacrificial atonement on the Cross?! For two thousand years or so, the Church’s message and discipling is to be grounded upon this signature event…and God’s perfect offer to all people that resulted completely redefines risk! Join Kevin as we dive into the episode topic of “God’s perfect offer redefines your risk!” // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

There’s a phrase that’s fallen in use in recent times—delayed gratification! Seems the tech era and great prosperity in countries like America have shortened the patience of many folks in pretty dramatic ways. But how does God’s Kingdom work when it comes to delayed gratification? And how about Jesus’s delayed ratification—yeah, without the “g.” Join Kevin for this thought-provoking challenge for the well-lived Christian life! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and ...

There a witty saying in America about a person being “born on third base and thinking they hit a triple.” That essentially refers to people who think they achieve amazing results when in fact they have been given starting-out privileges that are beyond the wildest dreams of two-thirds of the world’s population. How should Christians think about that? And how about the Christian faith? Are we born into our families’ faith…or must we be born-again as Jesus taught? Let’s go listen! // Download t...

Not very long ago, a British scholar named Bebbington worked to give a definition of the history of British Evangelicalism. But there was one phrase in his formulation that was interesting: social reform. So, should “social reform” occupy a spot of primacy in believers’ lives? Join Kevin as we dive into the question of whether 21st-century Evangelicals are truly evangelical! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Winston Churchill was clearly one of the most impactful persons of the 20th century—that’s why so much has been written about him and his doings. But he made many mistakes, some of them huge. And that’s one reason why reading about Churchill can be so fruitful. Join Kevin as we dive into the topic of intentionally learning from folks doing badly and the inadequacy of lesser solutions—with that discussion ranging from Churchill and Britain to John the Baptist and Jesus! // Download this episod...

Charlie Munger was one of the wealthiest men who ever lived. He also wrote about his own “wit and wisdom.” Yet Munger apparently spoke little of God, let alone Christ, in the large number of words he deliberately spoke or wrote for public consumption, including his fondess for “backward thinking.” Join Kevin for a peek at the life of Charlie Munger…and for a word or two from the Word of God! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Geography buffs love to find the so-called geographic center of places like America…which is in either Kansas or South Dakota, by the way. But just where is the geographic center of Christianity in the current era? Join Kevin as we take a look at the bracing and exhilarating truth of God’s geography for His people! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Is history always written by the victors? This saying has been circulated, especially in the last hundred years or so. But is it true? Just what is the source of true history? Is it history books? Social media? And how does Christ’s final judgement play a role in all of this? Join Kevin as we take a dive into the world of historiography and just how to think about history and victors! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Can an U.S. President who’s considered by some to be among the best ever also be considered by others as among the worst ever? Well, today, Whitestone Podcast is looking at the story of President Cal Coolidge, a man lost in history to many yet lauded by some as truly embodying very strong stewardship of the United States while serving in the office of U.S. President. Join Kevin as we take a look at the unique and engaging place in history of President Cal Coolidge. // Download this episode's ...

AI is the latest tech bombshell that is touching or impacting virtually all users of technology in the modern world. Accordingly, tech users need truly understand the landscape of received wisdom and its problems. So, how do you think about AI…and how should you think about AI? Join Kevin as we dive into the fascinating world of the problems with received wisdom, Artificial Intelligence, and supernatural intelligence. // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF trans...

Jesus once told His disciples who were unsuccessful at fishing in their excursion to cast their nets in a different place—and their nets became very full. And He told His believing disciples to go global in their endeavors of being “fishers of men.” How about that? So, is your church growing in numbers? And is your church helping other churches get planted and grow elsewhere around the world? Join Kevin as we talk about expanding the net and engaging God’s related key measure. // Download thi...

Hey, would Jesus Himself be a respected member of many churches today? Or do many churches “cut Jesus down to size,” limiting what He does in their lives? And what about you? Do you perhaps harbor unbelief about what God is willing or able to do in your life? Join Kevin as we examine look at how even and especially Christians often tend to limit God! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

God’s message in Jeremiah 7 was that, throughout history, Israel did not listen to Him or incline their ear…they did not obey the voice of the Lord their God.” So, what do you think God’s testimony is for the Church for the centuries since the Cross? What about your local church? What about you? Join Kevin as we take a dive into the topic of God’s business and being in the things of the Lord! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Dr. Luke wove the stories of two cities named Antioch in his New Testament narrative. But each church chose a different response to God’s compelling structure for the spread of the Gospel worldwide. Just what postures did these two churches take and what lessons do they give us in our churches today? Get ready to be challenged as we take a look at the tale of two Antiochs! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

So, what’s your supply chain of learning? Is it accurate, reliable, and trustworthy? Who are your key teachers, mentors, disciplers? Is your supply chain of learning functioning at the top 10%? 5%? Jesus taught that the Holy Spirit teaches all things—do your approaches reflect that teaching by Christ? join Kevin as we dive into the big question of this episode: what’s your crucial supply chain of learning? // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whi...

When He spoke to the issue of hardened religionists, Jesus had a very impactful message for multiple parties at the same time in Matthew 23. But what’s really interesting is how highly applicable that is in the Christianity of today! Be prepared to be challenged as we take a penetrating look at the willful blindness of hardened religionists! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

How about those intergenerational Smith family members hanging around and impacting the Memphis area for about a century, including Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx? What is it about such impact across generations—is it about interests, passions, or aptitudes…or all three? Join Kevin as we take a glimpse at the Smiths of Memphis and ponder the way their hands were played—and consider our own approaches afresh! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at...

Scientists position a clear theory of disorder in the universe. But what does the Bible teach us about disorder and God-restoring order? Have you responded to God’s offer to be born-again? Is your church where your hope resides? Join Kevin as we dive into the pervasive topic of disorder and the destiny of human-led institutions! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Artificial intelligence is here to both disrupt and enhance our lives! Already, many of us are using “commonplace-usage” AI, you know, like getting onto a search engine with a query and getting an AI answer? The promise of commonplace-usage AI is huge…but so is the peril! Join Kevin as we discuss frame up some issues of commonplace-usage AI, especially for the serious believer! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.