n this conversation, I sit down with Scott Friedman to discuss his new book and workbook, "Called and Chosen: Created in God’s Image." Scott shares how his Jewish upbringing, his journey to faith in Jesus Christ, and his experiences with prejudice helped shape his passion for racial reconciliation and unity in the Body of Christ. We also talk about the five-year process that transformed his original training ideas into a practical discipleship workbook focused on God’s image, forgiveness, reconciliation, and Christian character.
Along the way, Scott reflects on the people God brought into his life to encourage and guide the project, as well as the setbacks and unexpected turns that ultimately helped clarify its message. Our discussion offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Called and Chosen developed and why Scott believes the Church has an important role to play in helping people move beyond division toward healing, reconciliation, and unity in Christ.
1 Aug 2026
Author Lori Hornack
In this episode, I talk with Lori L. Hornack about her new book, Storm Hits: A Family’s Journey Through Love, Loss, and Gender Transition. Lori shares the deeply personal story of how one family member’s gender transition affected her entire family and challenged them to navigate grief, faith, disagreement, and love. We discuss what Lori learned through the experience and why she chose to include the voices of other family members, including Eli, the one who transitioned. Storm Hits is ultimately the story of a family determined to keep loving, talking, and staying connected even when they don’t see everything the same way.
27 May 2026
Bible Study Helps
In this engaging and practical conversation, Bible Study Helps explores how believers can move beyond casual Bible reading into a deeper, life-changing engagement with God’s Word. Drawing from years of ministry, teaching, and personal experience, the discussion highlights six essential elements of effective Bible study: investing time, learning from gifted teachers, praying through Scripture, maintaining consistency, developing a genuine hunger for the Word, and studying the historical and cultural background of the Bible.
The podcast emphasizes that Bible study is not merely an intellectual exercise but a transformational process in which the Holy Spirit reveals motives, attitudes, and areas of personal growth. Through personal stories—including struggles with entitlement, difficult relationships, and spiritual discipline—the speakers demonstrate how Scripture becomes practical and deeply personal when believers allow God to apply it to everyday life. The conversation encourages listeners to evaluate how they spend their time, seek trustworthy spiritual voices, ask honest questions before God, and cultivate habits that allow Scripture to shape both character and purpose.
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