Conversations

Dr. Frank Hasel

Always interested in making faith practical, Dr. Frank Hasel shares insights into pastoral training, his journey through grief, his latest books on faith and resilience, and his current work as associate director of the Biblical Research Institute.

Wes Peppers

Behind great grades and football fame, Wes Peppers’ life was broken. A childhood tragedy and his parents’ divorce during high school led him into a downward spiral and the belief that God didn’t care or exist. Wes shares his remarkable story of miracles, battling cancer, and the ways God has used him to bring hope to others.

Eden Knapp

Eden Knapp was diagnosed at age 7 with uveitis, an inflammatory autoimmune condition affecting her vision. Eden, now 15, shares her story of perseverance despite the challenges, the impact of a supportive family, and how she finds strength in her relationship with God.

Dennis Page

Raised in a turbulent environment marked by poverty and family trauma, Dennis Page’s early life unraveled into drug dealing and criminal activity. But a powerful encounter with God during his imprisonment changed everything. Today, Dennis is a pastor and author, sharing his story to connect with and uplift others.

Rich Sutton

Rich Sutton, director of Mexico Missions and Beyond, shares his faith journey, the importance of engaging youth in ministry, and the many ways God has provided during the 30+ years of church-building and mission work Rich has been engaged in.

Susan Schnell

Susan Schnell has a heart for displaced children, and, as international director for It’s My Very Own, ministers to them by working with communities to provide displaced children with personal belongings that meet their immediate needs. Learn how simple it is to get involved!

Scott Griswold

After many years serving in mission fields abroad, Scott Griswold now teaches people how to be missionaries at home. His ministry, Reach the World Next Door, shows local residents how to minister to refugees and immigrants in their own communities by building relationships with them that God can work through.

Ivan Raj, Part 2

While it is primarily known for its physical postures and breathing exercises, yoga also has a religious ritual aspect to it that many are not aware of. Ivan Raj returns to Conversations to share further research into the origins, purpose, and source of yoga.

Ron Woolsey, Part 2

Ron Woolsey returns to Conversations to discuss the topic of homosexuality, the difference between acceptance and love, and how to use the tools the Bible equips us with in our daily walk to confront them, not with our personal beliefs, but with the truth of the love of God.

Dr. Jud Lake

A self-proclaimed “Civil War fanatic,” Dr. Jud Lake became drawn to the era during a difficult time in his life. Today, he shares insights from his extensive research into the Civil War and biblical parallels we can draw from this part of American history.