Gary and Peter Kapsner discuss the greatest Christmas movie of all time and its relation to the struggles of the modern church. Are mega-churches a little too much like Pottersville? (Recorded 12/14/21)
It’s a Wonderful Life and the Mega-Church
Mary and Zechariah: Anxiety vs. Faith in the Christmas Story
Gary and Peter Kapsner Discuss how anxiety is a barrier to spiritual growth as seen in the part of the Christmas story we never tell.
30 Favorite Christmas Movies and TV Specials
If the stable teaches us anything it’s that you can’t always judge a Christmas classic by its humble beginnings.
Black Friday: Generosity or Greed
Gary and Peter Kapsner recorded these Holiday Podcasts in the pre-pandemic Advent Seasons of 2018 and 2019. Our hope is they help give you hope in this 2021 season.
Gary quoted in Washington Post article on Pastoral Plagiarism
Preachers love to borrow from each other, but the practice can sometimes lead to plagiarism.
Pastoral Plagiarism: Gary with Amy Fritz on Untangled Faith Podcast
On Episode 2 of the Untangled Faith Podcast, Dr. Gary David Stratton joins Amy Fritz to discuss pastoral plagiarism.
Awesome Passover Video: What if Moses had a Facebook Page?
What if Moses had a Facebook Page?
Conspiracy and the 180 Toward Renewal (Podcast)
What troubled me most was the unmistakable presence of Christian symbols in the sea of law-abiding protestors, law-breaking rioters, and treasonous insurrectionists. Crosses and Jesus flags mixed freely with Trump banners and Confederate flags. They raise deep questions about what it means to be a follower of Christ in our deeply divided country.
Can You Really Call Yourself a ‘Follower of Jesus’ if You Don’t Follow His Teachings? (Podcast)
Gary and Peter Kapsner (Ph.D. Edinburgh) discuss Luke 6:42 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not follow my teachings?”
Spiritual Formation: The Four Heart Attitudes (Podcast)
Gary and John C. Lemon discuss the four heart attitudes and the significance of endurance.
Spiritual Formation: Following Jesus as a Student (Podcast)
John C. Lemon interviews Gary on what it meant to following Jesus as a student in the First Century and today.
20 Movies and Books for Exploring Justice, Race, and Faith
Gary and I have had numerous requests for books (and of course, movies) to help people think through justice, race, and faith. This introductory list might be a good place to start.