Interview with Dr. Gary Tyra, Author of “The Holy Spirit in MIssion” (@IVPress)


In this video, I interview Dr. Gary Tyra of Vanguard University regarding his new book, The Holy Spirit in MIssion: Prophetic Speech and Action in Christian Witness. You can purchase the book for $9.99 here. Interview with Dr. Gary Tyra, Author of “The Ho…, posted with vodpod Continue reading Interview with Dr. Gary Tyra, Author of “The Holy Spirit in MIssion” (@IVPress)

Knowledge Problems and Necessary Virtues


(Here’s my editorial from the spring 2012 issue of Enrichment, which is available online.) In a February 12, 2002, press conference, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld made the following statement: “[T]here are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns — there are things we do not know we don’t know.”[1] Rumsfeld was answering a question about the apparent lack of evidence connecting Saddam Hussein’s government and terrorist organizations seeking weapons of … Continue reading Knowledge Problems and Necessary Virtues

Interview with Doug Clay, Author of “Dreaming in 3D” (@GetInfluence)


In this video, I interview Doug Clay about his new book, Dreaming in 3D. Clay is general treasurer of the General Council of the Assemblies of God. Interview with Doug Clay, Author of “Dreaming i…, posted with vodpod Continue reading Interview with Doug Clay, Author of “Dreaming in 3D” (@GetInfluence)

Ask the Superintendent: Under 40 Edition (2/16/12)


In this video, Mike McCrary hosts a live Q&A with Dr. George O. Wood, general superintendent of the Assemblies of God. The questions were raised by under-40 AG ministers, though not limited to issues concerning them. Ask the Superintendent: Under 40 Edition (2/16/12), posted with vodpod Continue reading Ask the Superintendent: Under 40 Edition (2/16/12)

Interview with Brian Dollar, Author of “I Blew It!”


In this video, I interview Brian Dollar, author of I Blew It! The Biggest Mistakes I’ve Made in Kids’ Ministry…And How You Can Avoid Them. Interview with Brian Dollar, Author of “I Blew …, posted with vodpod Continue reading Interview with Brian Dollar, Author of “I Blew It!”

Ask the Superintendent with Dr. George O. Wood (January 23, 2011)


In this video, I interview Dr. George O. Wood about current events and pressing issues in the Assemblies of God. He addresses a range of issues, including the plight of Iranian AG adherents who have been arrested by the government, the consolidation of the three national AG schools, the involvement of AG pastors in politics, and many more. Dr. Wood is general superintendent of the Assemblies of God in the United States. He’s also my dad. Ask the Superintendent with Dr. George O. Wood …, posted with vodpod Continue reading Ask the Superintendent with Dr. George O. Wood (January 23, 2011)

Interview with Dr. Craig Keener, Author of “Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts”


In this video, I interview Dr. Craig S. Keener regarding his new book, Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts (Baker Academic). The book (and the interview) ranges widely across New Testament studies, philosophy, contemporary field sociology, and systematic theology. Interview with Dr. Craig Keener, Author of “Mir…, posted with vodpod Continue reading Interview with Dr. Craig Keener, Author of “Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts”

Interview with Jim Bradford, Author of “Preaching: Maybe It is Rocket Science”


In this video, I interview Dr. Jim Bradford about his new book, Preaching: Maybe It Is Rocket Science. Dr. Bradford is general secretary of the Assemblies of God (and my boss). Interview with Jim Bradford, Author of “Preachi…, posted with vodpod Continue reading Interview with Jim Bradford, Author of “Preaching: Maybe It is Rocket Science”

Interview with @MarkBatterson about “The Circle Maker”:


In this video, I interview Mark Batterson about his new book, The Circle Maker. (See my review here.) It’s a great interview, although we experienced some technical problems in the last few minutes. Enjoy! Interview with @MarkBatterson about “The Circle…, posted with vodpod Continue reading Interview with @MarkBatterson about “The Circle Maker”:

Review of “The Circle Maker” by Mark Batterson


Mark Batterson, The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011). $19.99, 224 pages. In the First Century B.C., during a period of extreme drought, a Jewish man named Honi stood outside the walls of Jerusalem, drew a circle around himself, and prayed the following prayer: “Lord of the universe, I swear before Your great name that I will not move from this circle until You have shown mercy upon Your children.” Jerusalem’s religious leaders were appalled at this man’s audacity. Then it rained. Mark Batterson opens The Circle Maker with this … Continue reading Review of “The Circle Maker” by Mark Batterson