Author of The Jesus Climb: Journeying from Student to Disciple “Gradually, very gradually, we saw the great mountain sides and glaciers until far higher in the sky than imagination had dared suggest the white summit of Everest appeared” – George…
Resources for faculty and campus ministers seeking to help students on their journey to discipleship (QRF) TEACHING THE JESUS CLIMB: Fostering a community of faculty, campus ministers, student life leaders, pastors, and youth workers seeking to guide students on their…
Gary visits Philip Dearborn’s Podcast to explore the crucial role of faculty in the spiritual lives of students. To listen on Apple, click here. Show Notes: Gary David Stratton, PhD, the Dean of Arts and sciences and Professor of Spiritual…
The “Breaking New Ground” capital campaign kicks off with an announcement of our new campus science center. Click the link below to watch Gary’s announcement video. (Who knew he would clean up so well?) https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2136001646756985 You can help create much-needed…
Why Lent is Less Like Monty Python and More Like Moana
Moana can’t create the wind and the waves, but her sail canoe enables her to catch the energy provided by the ocean. Lent is a lot like that.
by Gary David Stratton
“Don’t you think it’s a little odd to give up something for Lent in order to worship a Savior who told us to remember him by eating carbs and drinking alcohol?” she said. How was I supposed to answer that?
Gary’s interview on the Deeper Magic podcast with Dr. Peter Kapsner and his daughter, Anna Try this link if embed won’t work for you. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QE0k6QXVLqcNQEjJmCmFU
Hollywood dominates “the stories we live by,” while the church’s influence diminishes with each passing year.
The stunning ‘pause’ forced upon our modern world places an unprecedented challenge before the church: How do we remain faithful to God’s glorious dream of Shalom-making in the midst of a world in crisis?
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)
Gary and Peter discuss the message of hope found in the Christmas story for all those still waiting for God to answer their deepest prayer.
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.
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.