As the coronavirus pandemic unfolds, many religious themes are boiling to the surface. In this episode, Stephen is critical of some of his fellow Christians, including Rodney Howard-Browne, who violated Scripture in his refusal to comply with a government request. He also takes NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio to task [read more]
There are five essential lessons we must learn from the coronavirus emergency. In this episode, Stephen tackles the big issues that plague our society, while closely examining how these problems have manifested specifically in the coronavirus pandemic. From disastrous outsourcing decisions to a lack of broad global thinking, the [read more]
During this coronavirus season, the Christian church is being forced to change. With crowd limits in place, church is going online. Some are thriving. Some are floundering. In this episode, Stephen speaks directly to church leaders. Because some version of this disaster will happen again, churches need to develop [read more]
We are in the middle of the coronavirus crisis as I record this. It is a difficult season punctuated by deaths and economic hardship. But we will get through this. The question to ask yourself is, “Who am I going to be in the crisis?” Take this time to [read more]
“Is America ready to embrace socialism?” This is one of the questions broadly pondered in recent months. It seems to have been answered with a resounding, “No.” Following the South Carolina and Super Tuesday primaries, we are beginning to see a return to normalcy. The United States is a [read more]
Not sure what to think about coronavirus and its potential implications here in the U.S. and throughout the world? Don’t miss this episode! Stephen shares seven points, from the historical and practical to the philosophical. Tough times may be ahead, but we can weather this storm together.
Benjamin Franklin once said that when the people realize they can vote themselves money, that will be the beginning of the end for the republic. As we stand witness today to a rising trend of socialism in the U.S., Stephen asks the “why” and “how” questions that every voter [read more]
You are likely to live longer than you expect. Perhaps you have thought of retirement as something that happens around the age of 60 to 65. In reality, many of us today could easily live well into our 90s. In this episode, Stephen encourages a new way of thinking [read more]
The rate of extreme poverty in the world has been cut in half over the past decade from 15.7% in 2010 to 7.7% today. Extreme poverty has been all but eradicated in China. The world is changing for the better. More than half the world is in the middle [read more]
The impeachment process is being shaped by those who speak well. Whether you’re a senator or a junior employee, you need to learn the art of public speaking. In this episode, Stephen comments on the rhetoric on display in the recent impeachment proceedings. Listen, evaluate, and make a plan [read more]