Do you know the history of the black swan? More to the point, what do you believe about the role of women in the church? Felicity Dale is a physician who came to believe this is a critical issue for the expansion of God’s work in the world today. Her viewpoints may unsettle you. Or you may find them refreshingly accurate. Perhaps both. Tune in for an inspirational perspective on a topic that has been debated as long as the church has existed.

The Bible tells us God loves us; but, do we really believe it? If our beliefs lined up with Biblical truth, how might our lives be changed? Join us as Bill Campbell takes us on a journey through Scripture, highlighting the theme of the Bride and Bridegroom to describe God’s love—a love too expansive and incredible to be comprehended by mortal minds. But we can experience it every day and be changed by it.

Dr. John Walton, Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College, shares his perspectives on Genesis and Exodus, the beginnings of the world and of every major theme in the Word. As the primary teacher for the small group videos in Bible in 90 Days, Dr. Walton brings a fitting introduction to Scripture Awakening’s new online Bible in 90 Days Plus. Tune in to glean insights from Dr. Walton’s research about how these early Biblical narratives were written and how they apply to our lives today.

When we consider Biblical values and educational quality, higher education in the United States seems to be lowering its standards. If this is so, how can this trend be reversed? Paul Maurer, President of Montreat College, draws from more than 25 years of experience in leadership for nonprofit and higher education administration to offer insights that show why there is hope, and how we can make a difference.

Trying times make us either better or bitter, all depending on our attitude. We can choose to trust God and develop supernatural endurance, or to turn from God and take on the struggle to survive. In this interview, Jennifer Pharr Davis calls us to trust God, even as we face the challenges of a pandemic. Having set the overall (male or female) fastest known hike through time on the Appalachian Trail, she shares insights from her journey.

Have you thought seriously about the implications of words like “church,” and “community”? Bible teacher Kendra Graham believes that a right understanding of these words can inspire a holy boldness in our witness for the Lord. Join us as she unpacks several concepts in the book of Acts to show the immense importance of true community and how it moved believers in the early church. As you ponder what community and church should look like today, you too may be inspired to live boldly for the Lord.

In 1969, Laurence J. Peter wrote a satire, promoting what is now known as “The Peter Principle,” which states that in a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence. More than 2,000 years ago, our Lord’s disciple, Peter, demonstrated a different Peter Principle, focused not on hierarchy but on service, leading not to personal incompetence, but to God-inspired competence. Michelle Coleman, Promotions Manager at the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove, offers advice to help us follow in Peter’s steps.

As Christians, we often feel the guilt and responsibility of meeting the needs of unhealthy people in our lives. Whether a sibling, parent, spouse, coworker, or friend, toxic people frequently seek to frustrate our life’s calling. Author Gary Thomas urges us to turn away from the impossible task of mollifying toxic people; it’s time we dedicate our energy to the only worthwhile effort: completing the work God has given us by investing in reliable people. It’s only when we learn to say no to bad patterns that we can say yes to the good work God has planned for us.