Conversations

Feb 24

Geoff Chang on Underappreciated Aspects of Spurgeon’s Theology by Geoff Chang

FTC.co asks Geoff Chang, curator of the Spurgeon Library at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, “What is an underappreciated aspect of Spurgeon’s theology?” 

Feb 17

Christine Hoover on Social Media and “Being Real” by Christine Hoover

FTC.co asked Christine Hoover, author and pastor’s wife, “In an age of Instagram and Photoshop, why should we not be afraid to be real?” 

Feb 10

Paul Chitwood on Local Churches Supporting Missionaries by Paul Chitwood

FTC.co asks Paul Chitwood, current President of the International Mission Board, “Outside of praying and giving financially, is there anything else local churches can do to support missionaries?” 

Feb 3

Ben Mandrell on Kindness Worth Fighting For by Ben Mandrell

Ftc.co asks Ben Mandrell, President and CEO of Lifeway, “Why is kindness a virtue worth fighting for?”  

Jan 13

Matt Smethurst on Having a Healthy Relationship with Social Media by Matt Smethurst

FTC.co asks Matt Smethurst, managing editor at The Gospel Coalition, “What are helpful diagnostic questions someone can ask to evaluate if they have a healthy relationship with social media?”

Dec 30

Jason Duesing on Why Hope is Important for Our Current Cultural Context by Jason G. Duesing

FTC.co asks Jason Duesing, provost and professor of historical theology at Midwestern Seminary, “Why is hope important for our current cultural context?”

Dec 23

Patrick Schreiner on Why Christians Should Regularly Intake the Gospels by Patrick Schreiner

FTC.co asks Patrick Schreiner, associate professor of New Testament and biblical studies at Midwestern Seminary, “Why should Christians regularly intake the Gospels?”

Dec 1

Clint Pressley On Leading Big Change by Clint Pressley

Series: Conversations

FTC.co asks Clint Pressley, lead pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC, “How do you lead big change in a church without blowing it up?”

Nov 18

Todd Chipman with Advice on Whether to Pursure Academic or Pastoral Ministry by Todd Chipman

Series: Conversations

FTC.co asks Dr. Todd Chipman, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at MBTS and pastor at the Master's Community Church in Kansas City, "What advice would you give someone deciding between academic theology and pastoral ministry?"

Oct 21

Charles Smith on Whether All Christians Should Consider Themselves Leaders by Charles Smith

FTC.co asks Charles Smith, Senior VP for Institutional Relations and Assistant Professor of Christian Leadership at MBTS, “Should all Christians consider themselves leaders?”