Every Christian’s Reachable Life of Greatness

Nowadays there’s an intense interest and often serious concern among many Christians in America about Israel…and, wow, is that pretty understandable given the voluminous news reports about Hamas, terrorism, Israel, wars, and widespread antisemitism! Some are convinced this has much to do with the end times. So, what’s your “Biblical worldview” about God’s expectations of the Christian’s focus in the here-and-now? Is it properly tipping more to geopolitics? Or is it properly weighted more to the Great Commission? Join Kevin as we work through some thorny issues concerning the kingdoms of this world, the opportunities for the Kingdom of God, and us as 21st century believers! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Do you think Nike or Apple are immoral for rooting part of their supply chain outside the U.S.? Many do. But what’s the actual effect of the vast network of global supply chains that have developed over the past several decades? In short, what are key moral issues involved in international supply chains…what are the results…and what is the best path to choose? Join Kevin as we take a dive into the fascinating morality of supply chains! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

There are some very significant global brands nowadays, you know, like Google and Apple and Microsoft! That type of global phenomenon was almost nonexistent for much of human history. So, what is your workplace all about…is it part of a global brand? And what about your local church or denomination…what is its “brand”—is it easily recognizable by New Testament standards? Are you reasonably expectant you are representing “Christ and Him crucified” well? Join Kevin as we dive into the promise and the perils of a global brand!  // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

How about all that warp-speed change the first couple of decades or so of the 21st century? You know, all those cultural and political changes…and all those digital and tech changes! Were you a “net winner” or a “net loser” in those changes? And how about the inevitable continuation of those kinds of changes—are you hope-filled or experiencing a real tinge of dread as to what might lie ahead? Join Kevin as we focus on seven keys to thriving in this era of warp-speed change! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Inflation! High interest rates! So…are you fed up with the Fed? Or did you personally have effective strategies for these types of macro changes in the financial realm? And how about your workplace? Let’s face it, we can’t get a divorce from the Fed…but we sure have been warned about the follies of relying on the princes of this world! Join Kevin as we dive into a bit of big-picture macroeconomics and ask a crucial question: are you fed up with the Fed? // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

“You don’t wanna break into that jail!” What a great adage for using judiciously in every organization and family! Sometimes we think a particular path is a great idea, but the reality may be that we are “breaking into that jail” with bad consequences that loom. And sometimes people deliberately take risks that really do end up in their “breaking into that jail.” And that could actually make sense! But just when would that be? Join Kevin as we take a look at “you don’t wanna break into that jail.” This one is fun…and sobering! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Have you ever heard someone say that 20% of the people do 80% of the work? Where did that saying come from, anyway? Do you consider that to be generally accurate in a lot of circumstances? Well, a number of people use this 80/20 rule in thinking about several key dimensions of their organizations. Join Kevin as we explore the Pareto Principle of 80/20 and we take it even deeper—then you can decide where and how to take it from there! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

How much do you remember about Barnabas…you know, the Barnabas of the Bible? Yes, the guy who was known as the encourager! Chances are, you don’t really recall the depth and the breadth of the impact that this amazing believer had in the living history of the Kingdom of God. Join Kevin as we take a sweeping look at Barnabas and the models he provides for us in all our God-given roles! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Nobody had a more striking inheritance than the Israelites, right? Or so it would seem. Because if that’s truly true, why do their chosen-ness, their Mosaic Law, and their many deliverances by God seemingly work to create a stumbling block to believing, to His designed salvific faith in Christ for all? And what about Abraham, who’s written about in multiple verses in the New Testament as to his amazing faith and father to us? Join Kevin as we dive into the inheritance inspired by folks like Abraham back then and like serious believers this very day! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Have you recently stepped back and marveled at the massive selection of products available at your local Target or Walmart? Or the choicest of millions of items that can be delivered tomorrow to your porch by Amazon? Yes, modern supply chains are seemingly miraculous! And what about God’s supply chain? Join Kevin as we poke around on the modern-day miracles—and hiccups!—of 21st century supply chains.  // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.