Steve McAlpine is an author and blogger with a background in journalism and three decades of experience in pastoring and church planting.

In this conversation Caleb Gray and Stephen McAlpine explore the complexities of leadership within the church, the cultural shifts impacting faith communities, and the search for transcendence in a secular age.

The conversation covers:

- Leaders are called to build trust, embrace cultural differences, and foster genuine connections within the church.

- Church discipline can be tricky, especially with people moving between congregations and embracing more independence.

- Spiritual practices should help us grow closer to Jesus, while the church is encouraged to engage more openly with the spiritual side of life.

- Deconstruction can lead to rediscovering deeper truths, and through it all, we remember that suffering is an important part of our Christian walk.

To find out more about Stephen McAlpine & his work - https://stephenmcalpine.com/

How can innovation reshape poverty alleviation? What if the solution to poverty isn’t just aid, but innovation? Efosa Ojomo is a Nigerian author, researcher and speaker. He leads the Global Prosperity research group at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, a think tank based in Boston and Silicon Valley and is a senior research fellow at the Harvard Business School. He also co-authored "The Prosperity Paradox".

In this episode Caleb and Efosa discuss how disruptive market innovations can drive economic empowerment and prosperity, challenging common misconceptions about poverty and offering practical steps for Christians to engage with resources in transformative ways.

To find out more about Efosa & his work -http://efosaojomo.com/

https://www.faithdriveninvestor.org/bios/efosa-ojomo

Bryan Crum is an author and holds a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies, an MBA from ITT Tech and certifications in bioethics and world health from Harvard.

In this episode we discuss the importance of confronting death, overcoming self-doubt, and the cultural obsession with self-image. We also jump into some topics found in Bryan's book 'Neighbor, Love Yourself.' (Bob Goff author of New York Times best sellerLove Does, and Kimberly Stuart, best-selling author and speaker, collaborated on this book)

Head over here to find out more about Bryan or grab a copy of his book -https://www.bryancrum.com/