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Lucas Miles: Dangers of Deconstruction

Lucas Miles: Dangers of Deconstruction

In the final installation of her series from the National Religious Broadcast Media event (NRB), the host of the By his Grace podcast Misty Phillip sat down with Lucas Miles.

Lucas Miles is a trusted voice in the American church who has consistently addressed some of the most challenging topics in theology, politics, and culture. He is the host of Edifi’s award-winning The Lucas Miles Show and a co-host of The Church Boys podcast, where he has interviewed some of the biggest names in media such as Mario Lopez, Jim Cavaziel, Kathie Lee Gifford, Candace Bure, Charlie Kirk, and Sean Hannity. Lucas and his work have been featured in books and on TV and radio programs, as well as syndicated in articles across both political and religious news outlets, such as The Blaze, Faithwire, Fox News, The Washington Times, CBN, The Stream, Bible Gateway, and The Christian Post. He is also the author of the best-selling book, The Christian Left: How Liberal Thought Has Hijacked the Church, as well as the critically acclaimed book Good God: The One We Want to Believe In but Are Afraid to Embrace.

An ordained pastor with over twenty years of ministry experience, Lucas has been involved in dozens of church planting efforts in the US and in remote locations in Latin America, East Africa, and Asia, not least of which is his local ministry, Nfluence Church, where he and his wife, Krissy, have been serving since planting the church in 2004. Lucas had the honor of receiving an invitation to the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., in both 2018 and 2020, as well as an invitation as a US delegate to the 2018 Ukrainian National Christian Thanksgiving Celebration.

Additionally, Lucas is known for his work in Hollywood producing films and offering confidential pastoral support to many up-and-coming and established actors and artists. He has directed and produced several nationally released films, including Rodeo GirlCrowning Jules, and The Penitent Thief, as well as consulted on dozens of entertainment and literary projects. His work has been featured on Netflix, Showtime, Fox, Redbox, Sony, and Pure Flix.

Lucas is a sought-after speaker at colleges, conferences, and churches on topics such as theology, Christian living, politics, and media. Whether he is preaching through the book of Romans or discussing trends in media and culture, Lucas’ heart for the gospel, philosophical prowess, and love of people always shines through, making him a perfect keynote speaker or lecturer for meetings of all sizes.

Key Takeaways

“They are trying to distract us from the unity we have in Christ.”

“The best way to deal with the feeling of doubt that sparks deconstruction, is to take time to bring them back to the cross.”

“We are seeing the cross, the stories of God, and the Word of God diminished in favor of uplifting cultural views instead of biblical views.”

“It is ok to question God, you can ask why, just don’t get stuck in the why.”

“We need to go back to what made us fall in love with God in the first place, that will draw us back to Christ as our source.”

“This world is not our home, we cannot fix every problem in the world even though we want to and try, ultimately we know that our salvation is found in Christ.”

“Revelations talks about how people overcame by the blood of the lamb and the word of their testimony, we have to keep coming back to that as the source.”

 

Resources

Meet Lucas

Podcast

Books

Keith Stubbs: Laughter is Good Medicine

Keith Stubbs: Laughter is Good Medicine

Once again continuing her series from the National Religious Broadcast Media event, host of By his Grace podcast Misty Phillip sat down with Keith Stubbs. Keith is an actor and writer, known for Dry Bar Comedy (2017), Straggler of ’45 (2011) and An Evening at the Improv (1981).

The Bible tells us that laughter is good medicine! laughter is good medicine because it draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body. Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hope, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused, and alert. It also helps you release anger and forgive sooner.

Today I am excited to bring you the president of dry bar comedy. DryBarComedy is the largest catalog library of clean comedy in the world.  Keith stubs is a triple threat in show business in entertainment, he is a hilarious stand up comedian, talented actor, and an award winning radio personality. He founded DryBarComedy, which has become the fastest growing stand-up comedy streaming series in the world garnering up to 150 million monthly views across the brands social and app platforms with new content being posted daily on social media. 

Key Takeaways

“Largest catalog, library of clean comedy in the world”

“500 Comedy Special shareable great and very funny”

“Not much comedy, you can listen to with family members, or people that don’t want to go through the garbage”

“10 million social media followers!”

You can find DryBarComedy on the Angel Studios app.

If you need a good laugh I encourage you to check out DryBarComedy! 

Rick Green: Biblical Citizenship not White Nationalism

Rick Green: Biblical Citizenship not White Nationalism

Continuing her series from the National Religious Broadcast Media event, host of By his Grace podcast Misty Phillip sat down with Rick Green to discussion Biblical Citizenship, Biblical Worldview, and the Patriot Academy.We have a role to play in Restoring America’s Biblical & Constitutional Foundations of Freedom! Inspire Patriotism, Equip Citizens, Educate A Nation

Rick Green

Rick Green is a former Texas State Representative, national speaker, author, and radio host. Rick travels the nation speaking for David Barton’s WallBuilders organization and Rick and David co-host the national daily radio program, WallBuilders Live! Rick is the author and executive producer of Constitution Alive!, America’s most engaging and entertaining study of the U.S. Constitution. Rick is the founder and president of Patriot Academy, which trains young leaders in founding principles as they participate in mock legislative sessions held in state capitols across the nation.

Key Takeaways 

“But The best part is they are having to apply a biblical worldview, not just learn a biblical worldview deal with the hottest issues of the day whatever that piece of legislation may be and think through what does the Bible say about this, what does the constitution say about it what can I learn from history.”

LIFT Principles – Limited Government. Individual Liberties, Free Enterprise, Timeless Truth

“Listen if I’m gonna be a good follower of Christ that I’m supposed to be all his commands, that’s a great commission right is to make disciples that will obey all his commands.”

“If we don’t fall in love with God’s word again,  all the things we are doing to get good people elected and be involved: “politically” none of it’s gonna work. We have to be in God’s word first and then take his word and go truly be soft not just a preservative but also bring out the best flavor in the culture.”

“We have to be in God’s word first, and then take his word and go truly be salt, not just the preservative, but also bring out the best flavor in the culture.”

“America thrives when the Bible is infused into the culture that’s why we became the most powerful, most free, most benevolent nation in history because the Bible was infusing the best principles and the salt was bringing out the best flavors.”

“We don’t have very good flavor in America right now, because we aren’t being the salt.”

“That’s what the course became, a biblical perspective on government, combined with our particular constitutional knowledge that was not taught in schools.”

“We are teaching, through the Church, what the schools should have taught, but in a biblical setting.

Resources

RickGreen4Texas.com

The Light and the Glory – Peter Marshall

Wall Builders

Original Intent: The Courts, the Constitution & Religion

Dan Haseltine and Matthew S. Nelson: Music behind the Chosen

Dan Haseltine and Matthew S. Nelson: Music behind the Chosen

Misty Phillip sits down with Dan Haseltine and Matthew S. Nelson from the Chosen Series to talk about making the music for the series. The Chosen is a cinematic drama based on Jesus’ life, which American director Dallas Jenkins conceived, directed, and has co-written. The creators of the series said they hoped that they would draw a multi-season scenic tale from Jesus’ prior images. Jesus “through the eyes of people who encountered him” is portrayed in the series. The Chosen is television show about Jesus. Season 1, released in 2019 (with a pilot episode on the birth of Christ released in 2017), this garnered attention for several reasons: it is the first TV show of its kind, presenting the life of Christ over multiple seasons (it plans seven seasons total). The Chosen is the #1 Crowdfunded Media project of all time. At the time of this interview there are two seasons, and they are beginning to film season 3. The Chosen is free to watch, with no fee or subscription necessary. DVDs of Season 1 are also available for purchase. Season 2 launched on April 4, 2021. T

In this episode of the By His Grace podcast, we talk about special connection of the Chosen music has with people, our need for rescue, the creative process of the music of the Chosen. We conclude the episode with with Matt and Dan sharing what’s currently on their personal playlists.

Key Takeaways

“Music is a key part of the Holy Spirit”

“It can penetrate a heart or mind both that can be broken”

“I needed to be rescued and music rescued me.”

“Dallas is a force”

Resources

 

DAN HASELTINE

Daniel Paul Haseltine  is an American singer best known as lead vocalist for Christian alternative folk rock group Jars of Clay. Haseltine has performed vocals, piano, accordion, percussion and melodica, while with Jars of Clay. He has had different artistic titles, including songwriter, producer, film composer, music supervisor and art designer.

Haseltine is also the founder of the non-profit organization, Blood:Water Mission, where he currently sits as part of the board of directors. He is a regular writer and speaker about worship music, HIV/AIDS in Africa, social justice and church reform. Haseltine is also a regular columnist for Relevant Magazine, and has contributed articles to Moody, CCM Magazine, Christianity Today, World Vision, Campus Life and Beliefnet.

MATTHEW S. NELSON

Matthew S. Nelson is a cultivated and contemplative musical whisperer. Growing up between the two old oaks of classical tradition and pop curiosity was a sacred nursery. Explore a selection of his credits on AllMusic, his instrumental work with kingpinguin(with violinist Avery Bright) and his original score (co-composed with Dan Haseltine) for The Chosen, and feel free to get in touch with any comments or inquiries.

Brittany Hebert Franklin: A Journey To Help End Childhood Cancer

Brittany Hebert Franklin: A Journey To Help End Childhood Cancer

On this episode of By His Grace, I interview Brittany Hebert Franklin. Brittany is the founder of Sky High for Kids. She shares her testimony of obedience and faithfulness and her journey to help end childhood cancer. We speak about trusting in God and His sovereign plan and we hear the story of how God has worked in her life and through her nonprofit.

Key Takeaways

  • “There is a light at the end of the tunnel and He will expose that if you will listen.”
  • “He will do far more than anything we can ask or think.”
  • “If you have a passion, it’s time to put it into action.”
  • “The answer is always no unless you ask.”

Resources

Sky High for Kids: Skyhighforkids.org

Connect with Brittany and Sky High on Social Media

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