evangelical 360°
A timely and relevant new podcast that dives into the contemporary issues which are impacting Christian life and witness around the world. Guests include leaders, writers, and influencers, all exploring faith from different perspectives and persuasions. Inviting lively discussion and asking tough questions, evangelical 360° is hosted by Brian Stiller, Global Ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance. Our hope is that each person listening will come away informed, encouraged, challenged and inspired!
Episodes
47 episodes
Ep. 46 / The Alpha Revival: A Simple Way to Faith and Belonging ► Nicky Gumbel
A free meal, a short film and an open chair can change a life. That’s the quiet power behind Alpha, the simple, hospitable format Nicky Gumbel helped steward from a London parish into a global movement—inviting people to explore the meaning of ...
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Ep. 45 / Holy Disruption: When a Pope Washes Feet ► Michael Higgins (Part 2)
What happens when an evangelical leader and a Catholic scholar engage in honest dialogue about the papacy? In this illuminating conversation, host Brian Stiller sits down with Dr. Michael Higgins, author of "The Jesuit Disruptor," to explore Po...
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Ep. 44 / The Jesuit Disruptor: Understanding Pope Francis ► Michael Higgins (Part 1)
The power of Pope Francis's leadership lies not in doctrine changes but in his transformative approach to religious leadership itself. Dr. Michael Higgins, author of "The Jesuit Disruptor," reveals how Francis's humble Argentine beginnings and ...
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Ep. 43 / Faith in the Public Square: The Cardus Institute Story ► Michael Van Pelt
When Michael Van Pelt and his colleague Ray Pennings founded Cardus twenty-five years ago, they had a revolutionary insight: politics follows culture, not the other way around. Starting with just $42,000, this Canadian Christian think-tank has ...
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Ep. 42 / Can Ancient Flames Ignite Modern Faith? ► Byron Klaus
Dr. Byron Klaus invites us into a fascinating exploration of Pentecostalism's remarkable journey from the margins to becoming the largest segment of global Protestantism. As former president of the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and a r...
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Ep. 41 / Bridging Catholic and Evangelical Spirituality ► Ronald Rolheiser
Father Ronald Rolheiser, renowned Catholic theologian and best-selling author, offers profound insights into Christian spirituality that transcend denominational boundaries. When asked to define spirituality, Rolheiser provides both practical a...
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Ep. 40 / Balancing Christian Values and Public Service ► John McKay
What does it take to serve faithfully for 27 years in politics while maintaining your Christian convictions? John McKay's remarkable journey through nine successful elections as a Liberal Member of Parliament provides a masterclass in navigatin...
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Ep. 39 / Ancient Traditions and the Art of Spiritual Friendship ► Norm Allen
What happens when a fired youth minister transforms his pain into a forty-year exploration of spiritual friendship? Norm Allen's remarkable journey reveals pathways to deeper connection with God and others that many evangelicals have missed.
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Ep. 38 / God Never Loses a Generation: Insights in Finishing the Task ► Lisa Pak
What happens when heritage, calling and global vision converge in one leader's life? Dr. Lisa Pak's story offers a compelling answer. Born in Toronto to Korean immigrant parents, Lisa's journey defies conventional paths. Though academic...
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Ep. 37 / A Surprising Revival: How Young Britons Are Rediscovering Faith ► Gavin Calver
Is the United Kingdom truly a spiritual graveyard, or are we witnessing the first signs of an unexpected revival? Gavin Calver, CEO of the Evangelical Alliance UK, reveals compelling evidence that challenges the narrative of Britain's religious...
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Ep. 36 / Faith Without Borders: The Radical Reach of the Pentecostal Church ► David Wells
What happens when spiritual passion meets thoughtful engagement? Rev. Dr. David Wells, General Superintendent of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, takes us on a remarkable journey through the explosive growth of the Pentecostal movement fro...
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Ep. 35 / Land as Relative: The Gospel through Indigenous Eyes ► Ray Aldred
What happens when Indigenous identity meets Christianity? For Rev. Dr. Ray Aldred, Director of Indigenous Studies at Vancouver School of Theology, this intersection has been both painful and profoundly illuminating.Ray's story begins wi...
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Ep. 34 / The Evolution and Global Impact of Evangelicalism ► David Bebbington (Part 2)
David Bebbington, the world's foremost scholar on evangelicalism, returns for a second illuminating conversation that dives deep into the global evolution and remarkable growth of the evangelical movement.Starting with his observations ...
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Ep. 33 / The Evangelical Quadrilateral and the History of a Movement ► David Bebbington (Part 1)
What exactly makes someone an evangelical Christian? Dr. David Bebbington, whose work has become the definitive framework for understanding this global movement, joins us to unpack the rich history and defining characteristics of evangelicalism...
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Ep. 32 / From Orphaned to Ordained: A Story of Evangelicalism in Africa ► Goodwill Shana
Against all predictions, Africa has become the world's fastest-growing center of Christianity. Rev. Dr. Goodwill Shana, Executive Chair of the World Evangelical Alliance and prominent Zimbabwean pastor, brings us inside this remarkable transfor...
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Ep. 31 / Outreach on the Inside with Prison Fellowship Canada ► Stacey Campbell
What happens to people after they're sentenced and the news cycle moves on? In this profound and eye-opening conversation, Stacey Campbell, President and CEO of Prison Fellowship Canada, pulls back the curtain on a world most of us never see.
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Ep. 30 / The History of Russia's "Holy War" in Ukraine ► Philip Yancey (Part 2)
What happens when a nation rejects its moral compass only to find itself lost in the wilderness? Philip Yancey takes us on a journey through one of history's most remarkable untold stories - how Russia's brief spiritual awakening after communis...
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Ep. 29 / From Religious Trauma to Spiritual Liberation ► Philip Yancey (Part 1)
Philip Yancey opens his heart and shares the painful journey that shaped his spiritual life in this riveting conversation about his memoir "When the Light Fell." With unflinching honesty, he recounts growing up in a fundamentalist community tha...
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Ep. 28 / Waves of Awakening: From Azusa Street to Gen Z Revival ► Billy Wilson
A spiritual wildfire that began in a humble livery stable on Azusa Street has transformed into a global movement of over 700 million believers. How did an obscure, often misunderstood expression of Christianity become the fastest-growing religi...
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Ep. 27 / How Gratitude Transforms Our Darkest Moments ► Ann Voskamp
What if the obstacles in your path aren't problems to overcome but divine opportunities to be shaped into Christ's image? In this soul-stirring conversation, bestselling author Ann Voskamp shares her harrowing journey from witnessing her sister...
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Ep. 26 / The Journey to Impossible Forgiveness ► Wilma Derksen
What happens when a parent's worst nightmare becomes reality? When Wilma Derksen's 13-year-old daughter Candace didn't return home from school one November day in 1984, it sparked one of Winnipeg's largest manhunts and began a journey through g...
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Ep. 25 / Faith & Science: The DNA of Belief ► Dr. Francis Collins
Dr. Francis Collins takes us on a profound intellectual and spiritual journey from atheism to faith while simultaneously reshaping modern medicine through his leadership of the Human Genome Project. Growing up on a small Virginia farm with no r...
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Ep. 24 / The Global Shift in Christian Mission ► William D. Taylor
What does Christian mission look like in today's rapidly changing world? Bill Taylor draws from 60 years of cross-cultural ministry experience to paint a compelling picture of global transformation.The numbers tell a remarkable story: e...
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Ep. 23 / The Unexpected Resurgence of Belief in God ► Justin Brierley
What if everything you thought you knew about religion's decline in the West was wrong? Justin Brierley, award-winning broadcaster and author of "The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God," reveals the remarkable cultural shift happening beneath ...
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Ep. 22 / Your Calling: How to Hear God's Voice in Your Life Journey ► Jim Cantelon
What lights your fire? This might be the most important question in discovering your divine purpose, according to Jim Cantelon, whose remarkable faith journey has taken him from youth pastor to church planter in Jerusalem to founder of an inter...
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