The Calling

One church leader, one calling, one honest conversation. An interview show about the nature of church leadership, the inherent struggles that come with that calling, and the many different ways God has shaped individuals to work within his church.

Season 1, episode 68 | 41 min

The Witness Is Building a Community for Christian Outsiders

Black Christians found a home in a Facebook group. Now that online community is coming together in Chicago.

Episode 67 | 54 min

John Perkins On The Day He Finally Understood The Bible

How a textual discovery led to a life-long call to vindicate the poor, his community, and his own family name.

Episode 66 | 39 min

Justin Giboney Is Bringing Christian Hope To Politics

By walking on both sides of party lines, the political strategist is paving a way for Christians in politics.

Episode 65 | 55 min

Keith Getty Is Still Fighting the Worship Wars

How the writer of “In Christ Alone” found an adversary in Wall Street.

Episode 64 | 47 min

Where Is God When My Spouse Is Incarcerated?

Raising kids, maintaining a marriage, and leaning into those awkward conversations at church.

Episode 63 | 42 min

How Billy Graham Built Christianity Today

CT’s former president, Harold Myra, on the time he was grilled by Billy Graham, and what he learned from working with him.

Episode 62 | 51 min

Dhati Lewis Is a Discipleship Nerd

The Atlanta pastor won’t rest until all 281 members of his church are being discipled.

Episode 61 | 27 min

Jenny Yang Is Bringing Humanity to the Political Discussion

World Relief’s vice president of advocacy and policy wants political issues to hit closer to home.

Episode 60 | 43 min

Michael Wear’s Uneasy Call to Politics

Obama’s former director of faith outreach left the White House frustrated but hopeful.

Episode 59 | 38 min

For Andrew Peterson, Creating Art Means Facing His Fear of Being Known

The singer-songwriter and author reflects on a long career of finding holy hope in the face of self-doubt.

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