Best Gospel Insider News Podcasts (2024)

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The Insanity of God (Ruth Ripken) 1:01:15

2h ago1:01:15

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In this episode we hear the story of Ruth Ripken. Ruth and her husband, Nik, spent over 30 years obeying Christ’s command to share Jesus across the globe. After 7 years in Malawi & South Africa, they moved to Nairobi, Kenya to begin work among the Somali people, in the context of war and famine. Many Somali believers there suffered for their faith.…

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Meet The Exvangelicals: A Journey Through Faith and Politics 42:44

3d ago42:44

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Join host Jim Wallis in a live and enlightening conversation at Georgetown University with Sarah McCammon, esteemed Political Correspondent at NPR and author of the thought-provoking book, "The Exvangelicals." Delve into Sarah's personal narrative as she shares her upbringing within the evangelical church and the profound intersections of faith and…

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Witnessing in a Warzone 56:22

13d ago56:22

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In this episode we meet Andres, a Latino doctor who spent many years living and working in Kurdistan and now serves in a senior leadership position in Frontiers. What happens when the brother of one of the guys he’s discipling comes to ask for help to kill a personal enemy? What impact did a dream have on one of the first Kurdish believers in their…

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Unveiling 'The False White Gospel' with Jim Wallis 46:11

1M ago46:11

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Join us for a riveting episode of The Soul of the Nation, where the spotlight turns on our esteemed host, Jim Wallis, as he becomes the guest of the hour. In this compelling conversation, Jim Wallis, the renowned New York Times bestselling author, unveils the profound insights from his latest groundbreaking book, The False White Gospel. Hosted by D…

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Monkeys on the Roof 31:10

1M ago31:10

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Taken on a trip to Jordan by her father when she was 14 years old, Becky spent time with Palestinian refugees and was deeply impacted by them and the work of the missionaries there. But it was India which captured her heart a few years later, with its incredibly friendly and hospitable people, its amazing food and, most importantly its huge need fo…

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Motorcycles & Mission 46:06

2M ago46:06

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In this episode we meet John from Canada, an intrepid adventurer turned missionary. In his youth he rode his motorbikes across North America, Europe & the Middle East – most often sleeping under the stars. He had various accidents too, including one in which he broke his neck. But when the Lord called him to take the good news to Muslims, he ended …

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The Holy Land 58:11

2M ago58:11

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The conflict between the Israeli governement and Hamas has surfaced once again these past several months - with the kidnapping of Jewish civilians, the bombardment of Gaza, the terrible loss of life, the constant fear and the international community deeply divided in how to respond. In this episode we hear from Charlie, who lived with her family in…

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7 Days in Turkey 41:06

3M ago41:06

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Most of our guests have been 'on the field' for years, since we at Frontiers are all about long-term engagement with unreached peoples, i.e. going deep into language and culture to be as effective as possible in making disciples and planting churches. But today's young guests report back on a recent short-term mission trip that they went on in Turk…

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Inside the Christian Movement Threatening Our Democracy. 47:47

3M ago47:47

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In this week's Soul of the Nation, Reverend Jim Wallis engages in a profound conversation with author and Senior Scholar Matthew Taylor about his upcoming book, "THE VIOLENT TAKE IT BY FORCE: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy." Together, they delve into the intricate world of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), exploring its…

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Sisters of the Sahara 1:00:52

3M ago1:00:52

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In this episode we meet Naomi, a young Brit who has dedicated her life to sharing Jesus with Muslims in Africa. What happens when a friend's roof is blown off in storm? Will God provide? Should Naomi give her the money for it? How should she deal with bats living in her bathroom?! How did some of the new believers from a Muslim background show Naom…

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Inside the Great Evangelical Crackup with Tim Alberta 45:37

3M ago45:37

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This week The Soul of the Nation welcomes Tim Alberta, an award-winning journalist, staff writer for The Atlantic magazine and author of the bestselling new book “The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory: American Evangelicalism in an Age of Extremism” Alberta is also the son of an evangelical pastor who was raised in Michigan. His new book raises the …

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The Kurds of Iraq 47:50

4M ago47:50

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In this episode we hear from J, who spent 11 years with his family in Northern Iraq living amongst the Kurds. We discuss ISIS (aka Daesh / the Islamic State), the connections that the Kurds have with the ancient Medes (as mentioned in the Bible), eco-tourism and archaeology, and the role that statehood (or lack of it) has for the Kurds. We also dis…

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Senator Chris Coons on the 'Higher Calling' of Public Service 42:38

4M ago42:38

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This week on Soul of the Nation, we bring you a conversation with Senator Chris Coons at Georgetown University. The event was part of the "Higher Calling" series hosted by the Center on Faith and Justice at Georgetown. In this conversation, Senator Coons, a Democrat from Delaware who earned a degree in ethics from Yale Divinity School, speaks candi…

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The Rev. James Martin on Advent, His New Book on Lazarus, and a Big Vatican Meeting 36:21

4M ago36:21

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This week on Soul of the Nation we welcome the Rev. James Martin, a Jesuit priest, editor at large of America magazine, consultant to the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication, and author of numerous books, including the New York Times bestseller Jesus: A Pilgrimage. His new book is called “Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus’ Greatest Miracle.” In th…

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Mainstream Politics and American White Nationalism 59:51

5M ago59:51

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Spencer Sunshine discusses the white nationalist/supremacist milieu in the United States. Spencer is the author of the forthcoming book, "Neo-Nazi Terrorism and Countercultural Fascism: The Origins and Afterlife of James Mason’s Siege." You can find Spencer's Patreon here, selected publications here, and organizing guide here.…

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Bishop Mariann Budde on How to Be Brave 44:52

5M ago44:52

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This week on the Soul of the Nation, we welcome Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, DC. Bishop Budde serves as spiritual leader for Episcopalians in the District of Columbia and Maryland, the first woman elected to this position. Bishop Budde is also the author of several books, including, “How We Learn to Be Brave: Deci…

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The Iranian Church (An Inside Story) 33:41

5M ago33:41

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44 years ago there were only a few hundred believers in Iran from a Muslim background. Now the number is estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands! Iranians (or Persians) are coming to Christ in amazing ways all over the world - not only in diaspora communities, but also inside the deeply conservative Islamic Republic, in spite of the country's …

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Special Report from Israel: Gospel Spreading in the Midst of Crisis 7:20

5M ago7:20

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Many in Israel feel that this is the darkest hour we’ve experienced as a nation, but even in the valley of the shadow of death, Israelis are finding new life in Jesus, Yeshua! https://TreeofLifeIsrael.org God is opening up the eyes of His people Israel more than any time in the last 2,000 years. Help us bring the life-saving message of the Gospel u…

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Launching Our First Discipleship Groups | Mother Saves Daughter at Last Second 6:27

5M ago6:27

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It was a long road to this moment, but we’re excited to launch discipleship groups here in Israel! Also, hear the unbelievable pro-life story that happened in the surgery room for an abortion. | TreeofLifeIsrael.org God is opening up the eyes of His people Israel more than any time in the last 2,000 years. Find out more about our online and street …

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Steven Levitsky Explains How U.S. Democracy Reached a Breaking Point 35:45

5M ago35:45

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In this live recording of Soul of the Nation, Rev. Jim Wallis and the Center on Faith and Justice hosted Harvard University political scientist Steven Levitsky for a discussion on his new book “Tyranny of the Minority.” In the book, Levitsky argues that authoritarianism threatens the foundations of the U.S. political system, which the Constitution …

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30 Years in the Middle East 52:46

5M ago52:46

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In this episode Matt interviews 'Hope' who, with her family, has lived and served in 4 different Middle Eastern countries over the last 30 years. Hope talks about how her Middle Eastern experiences have brought a greater understanding of the original context of the Bible, how she uses stories to bring good news to her Muslim friends and neighbours …

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Faith in Action: Following Jesus in a Warming World 48:40

6M ago48:40

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This week on Soul of the Nation, our host, Rev. Jim Wallis, engages in a profound conversation with climate advocate and author Kyle Meyaard-Schaap. Together, they explore the timely and pressing subject of climate change through the lens of faith and Christian values. Meyaard-Schaap, author of the thought-provoking book "Following Jesus in a Warmi…

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Meeting My Husband’s Killer 59:55

6M ago59:55

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Emily’s husband, Stephen, had given her a well-read copy of Foxe’s Book of Martyrs on their first date. And a few years later, while they were serving in Northern Africa, he was shot and killed by Al Qaeda terrorists. In this episode Emily shares some of her story, describing the love and mission that God had given both her and Stephen for the peop…

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Unearthing The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy with Robert P. Jones, Vann Newkirk II, and Jennifer Rubin 41:46

6M ago41:46

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In this episode of Soul of the Nation, Rev. Jim Wallis and the Center on Faith and Justice host a conversation about Robert P. Jones' groundbreaking new book, "The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy: And the Path to a Shared American Future." Delving deep into the history of white supremacy in America, Jones takes us on a journey back to 1493 and guid…

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Indonesia – 230 million Muslims 1:00:57

7M ago1:00:57

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Indonesia contains more Muslims than any other country in the world – more than 230 million. And that’s why José, a young man from Latin America, decided to join a Frontiers team there, because the need is so great. In this episode José shares about the challenge he faced to get his church to understand God’s global vision and their role in it, the…

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Faith, Climate, and Action: A Conversation with Rev. Jim Wallis and Bill McKibben 40:49

7M ago40:49

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This week, Soul of the Nation welcomes Bill McKibben, an American environmentalist, author, and journalist who has written extensively on the impact of global warming. He is the Schumann Distinguished Scholar at Middlebury College and leader of the climate campaign group 350.org. In this episode, they discuss the historical and ongoing struggles fo…

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Living in the Slums of West Africa 1:00:40

7M ago1:00:40

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Although we at Frontiers believe that Jesus is worth risking everything we have: our comforts, our hobbies, our wealth, our careers, our reputations and even our lives – we also are strong believers in supporting our workers on the field well and helping them to navigate the traumas, conflicts or disappointments they might face. In this episode Mat…

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Movement Thinking 1:11:05

8M ago1:11:05

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In this episode we meet Cynthia Anderson, a YWAM missionary, speaker, trainer and author of a brand-new book called The Multiplier’s Mindset which tackles some of the main paradigm shifts we need to adopt if we are to catalyse Disciple-Making Movements. Cynthia spent decades pioneer church-planting in Nepal & India, where, after years of frustratio…

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Hundreds of Ethiopian Evangelists 1:14:10

9M ago1:14:10

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In this episode you'll hear some incredible stories from Jeremy, a brother from Ethiopia. His life was one of loss, anger and drugs until he discovered Jesus. He then became a teacher and a pastor in the church, and later an elected official in the local government. And then his life direction changed again when God called him to reach out to Musli…

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15 Years In the Desert 1:07:17

10M ago1:07:17

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How do 2 people with no particular overseas 'calling' end up living and raising their family for many years in the desert?! In this episode we meet John, who’s been serving the poor in North Africa for 15 years. We talk about some of the challenges that he and his wife have faced adjusting to North African culture, the false dichotomy of ‘salvation…

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The Celtic Way: Learning from Missionary Monks 56:41

10M ago56:41

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What can we learn from the early Celtic Christian saints who brought the gospel to Scotland and Northern England: St. Patrick, St. Aidan, St. Columba & St. Cuthbert? These were the wandering & worshipping monks & missionaries, the peregrine pilgrims, devoted to prayer, justice and sharing the good news amongst the pagan tribes. And what about the E…

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The Enduring Moral Power of MLK's Letter From Birmingham Jail 55:34

10M ago55:34

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This week on Soul of the Nation, our host Jim Wallis is joined by two of the country’s preeminent Christian leaders to celebrate and discuss the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail.” Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, Interim President and General Secretary of the National Council of Churches, and the Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Seni…

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From Islam to Christ to the Nations - Latif & Fatima's Story 1:04:05

11M ago1:04:05

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In this episode we hear from 'Latif and Fatima' who grew up as Muslims in London in immigrant families. They share about their arranged marriage (how they got engaged without ever having spoken with each other and how they found the relationship difficult and full of conflict for a long time), their journey to faith in Jesus, the traumatic rejectio…

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Towards a More Just Future with Rev Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas 27:19

11M ago27:19

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This week on Soul of the Nation features a public conversation with Rev Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas, Dean of the Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary. In this Q&A moderated by Rev. Ebony Grisom of Georgetown University, Douglas explores the role of Black women in the church, discusses the importance of maintaining hope against what s…

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Imprisoned in Turkey (Andrew Brunson) 1:14:59

11M ago1:14:59

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Andrew Brunson has never been connected to Frontiers, but he joins us as a guest for this episode to share his incredible story of persecution and perseverance. Accused of terrorism by the government, he spent 2 years in Turkish jails from 2016-2018, following more than 20 years serving as a missionary and pastor there. He talks about the terrible …

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Join Millions Never Keeping Silent until All Israel is Saved and Jesus Returns 26:59

11M ago26:59

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God calls every believer to cry out to Him continually, never keeping silent, until all Israel is saved and Jesus returns. Will you join millions answering His call? Together with God, we can change history. | TreeofLifeIsrael.org God is opening up the eyes of His people Israel more than any time in the last 2,000 years. Find out more about our onl…

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What’s a Missing Puzzle Piece for Salvation in the Nations? 24:44

11M ago24:44

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God promised that when Israelis would turn to Jesus, He would bring life to the nations through them. And this miracle is beginning – the Gospel has spread to millions from Zion, transforming lives in every continent. | TreeofLifeIsrael.org God is opening up the eyes of His people Israel more than any time in the last 2,000 years. Find out more abo…

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