What does it look like when the Church follows God into unknown territory? Hear Noemi Chavez, a pastor and the co-founder of Brave Global, share what happened when her church committed to serving and empowering at-risk girls, particularly in foster care and on probation. Hosted by NAE President Walter Kim, this conversation discusses leading and inspiring social change (despite feelings of inadequacy) and developing the next generation of leaders. You'll also hear Noemi share: -Why bravery is essential for healing and for meaningful witness; -How a faithful Christian presence opens doors fo ..read more

What role do emotions have in our discipleship to Jesus? Dr. Anita Phillips, trauma therapist, minister and life coach, uses Jesus’ parable of the sower in Matthew 13 to show how emotions are the soil in the ground which allows the word of God, or the seed, to take root in our lives and transform us. This conversation, hosted by NAE President Walter Kim, discusses the importance of emotional health and how our emotions are not something we should fear, but instead something we should embrace. You’ll also hear Dr. Anita discuss:  How embracing our emotions is integral to our spiritu ..read more

In John 10, Jesus explains that he has come to offer abundant life. Roland Warren, president and CEO of Care Net, joins Today's Conversation podcast to share how Jesus' vision for abundance impacts and transforms pro-life ministry. He also argues that Christian discipleship is at the center of this issue. Hosted by NAE President Walter Kim, this conversation provides insight into what pro-life ministry looks like in a post-Roe context, how the sanctity of marriage and family upholds God's vision for those inside and outside the womb, and what we can do to support family structures. You'll al ..read more

What is Christian nationalism? And, how is it different than patriotism? Join Walter Kim and Dr. Paul Miller as they discuss the roots of Christian nationalism in America and what it looks like for evangelicals to be politically engaged in a Christ-honoring way. In Today’s Conversation podcast, NAE President Walter Kim and Dr. Paul Miller, Georgetown University professor and former veteran and White House staffer, discuss how evangelicals can be principled when it comes to politics by working for the common good of all people. You’ll also hear Paul and Walter discuss:  The virtue ..read more

In Today’s Conversation hosted by NAE President Walter Kim, Ed Stetzer and Walter discuss:  How moments of cultural upheaval have also been times of spiritual revival;   Why the workplace is key to God’s global mission today; What posture Christians in the West should have when engaging Christians around the world; and How American evangelicals can connect with the 2024 Lausanne gathering in Seoul ..read more

In Today’s Conversation hosted by NAE President Walter Kim, Lanre describes how the life and ministry of Christ offers a foundation for humanitarian work and helps sustain energy and vision in the most difficult places. Walter and Lanre also discuss: What considerations aid organizations make when going into conflict zones; How humanitarian groups practically collaborate in moments of crisis; What particular challenges arise when providing aid in places with political strife; and How Christians can be praying for people affected by crises around the world ..read more

How do people change? And, why is change so elusive? These were the questions that compelled Ted Harro to consider the work of Renovaré, a Christian nonprofit that helps people become more like Jesus. After a 30 year career in business consulting, Ted now leads Renovaré as its president. In Today’s Conversation, he talks with Walter Kim, NAE president, about spiritual formation and how to be people who are truly transformed by God. They discuss what it means to develop the mindset of Christ. Ted also shares: How to cultivate an authentic approach to spiritual disciplines without falling int ..read more

In Today’s Conversation, Lisa Fields, founder of Jude 3 Project, shares how her own faith was challenged and how she is committed to helping Christians — particularly in the Black community — know what they believe and why. Host Walter Kim, NAE president, and Lisa also discuss: What is required to reconstruct faith; How to develop a posture of humility and openness with people who hold different beliefs; What apologetics topics are especially salient for Black Christians today; and  How Lisa thinks about renewal among Black Christians and the Church at large ..read more

In Today’s Conversation, Felicia Wu Song, a cultural sociologist of media and digital technologies, talks with NAE President Walter Kim to answer this question and discuss technological impacts on the human experience. They also review: The potential of technology to isolate us from genuine human connection; How digital connectivity is not just a challenge for younger generations; How our digital habits are discipling us away from the kingdom of God; and The importance of setting boundaries when it comes to technology ..read more

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