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What is 'natural theology' and why should you care? Find out when Steve and the gang sit down with renowned theologian and author N.T. Wright to discuss his latest book.  N. T. Wright is the former Bishop of Durham in the Church of England and one of the world’s leading Bible scholars. He currently serves as the chair of New Testament and Early Christianity at the School of Divinity at the University of St. Andrews. For twenty years, N.T. taught New Testament studies at Cambridge, McGill, and Oxford Universities, and he has been featured on ABC News, Dateline, The Colbert Report, and Fresh Air. N.T. has written numerous books and his latest is called History and Eschatology: Jesus and the Promise of Natural Theology.  

All our lives, we've heard we should 'carpe' the 'diem.' But what does that mean for a believer? How do we make our days count? This week, Steve and the gang sit down with author and friend of the show, Os Guinness, about seizing the day -- and what we do once we've seized it. Os Guinness is an author and social critic. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of London and his D.Phil in the social sciences from Oriel College, Oxford.  Os has spoken at numerous major universities and at political and business conferences around the world.  He’s written or edited more than thirty books and his latest is called Carpe Diem Redeemed: Seizing the Day, Discerning the Times.

Does your heart ever feel restless, like what you're looking for is always just up ahead, around the bend? Our friend Saint Augustine felt the same way. This week, Steve and the gang talk to author and professor James K. A. Smith about how Augustine's journey reflects our own in some uncanny ways. James K. A. Smith is a professor of philosophy at Calvin College and an award-winning author and speaker. He regularly writes for publications such as the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Slate, First Things, and Christianity Today. James also serves as editor-in-chief of Image journal.  His latest book is called On The Road with Saint Augustine: A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts. For more on St. Augustine, check out our series A History of Grace, here and here.

Did America have a Christian founding? The answer may surprise you. Let's talk about it with Mark David Hall on Steve Brown, Etc. Since 2001, Mark David Hall has served at George Fox University where he is the Herbert Hoover Distinguished Professor of Politics and Faculty Fellow in the William Penn Honors Program. Mark received a BA in political science from Wheaton College and a PhD in political science from the University of Virginia. In addition to teaching, he is director of the John Dickinson Forum for the Study of America's Founding Principles. Mark has written or co-edited twelve books and his latest is called Did America Have a Christian Founding? – Separating Modern Myth from Historical Truth.    

Your addiction may start with you, but its effects could be felt for generations.  Scared yet?  Don't be, because there's real hope.  This week, we talk about getting sober with Michael John Cusick.  It's a powerful and encouraging conversation you'll want to watch and share. Michael John Cusick is a licensed professional counselor, spiritual director, speaker, and author of two books:  Surfing for God: 'Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle' and 'Somebody’s Daughter: An Experiential Guide.' Michael holds dual masters degrees – one in Biblical Counseling from Colorado Christian University and another Masters in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver.  Michael also founded Restoring The Soul, a ministry that provides life-changing soul care to Christian leaders.