Eron Henry, who formerly led communications efforts for the Baptist World Alliance, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor. He discusses his work at the BWA, his native country of Jamaica, and the heritage of Jamaican Baptists. He also talks about his new book, Constitutionally Religious: What the Constitutions of 180 Countries Say About Religion and…
Jeff Langford, coordinator for CBF Heartland talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor. He discusses the work of CBF Heartland (& nationally), the importance of denominational bodies, and his hopes for the future. He also talks about the "Angela Project" and CBF's "Illumination Project." (This episode is presented in partnership with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.)
Yohanna Katanacho, a Baptist scholar who works at Nazareth Evangelical College and Bethlehem Bible College, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor. He talks about life for Baptists and other Christians in Israel and Palestine, including what Christmas is like in Bethlehem today. He also discusses his newest book, Praying Through the Psalms. (This episode is…
Greg Mamula, associate executive minister for the American Baptist Churches of Nebraska, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor. He discusses his work in Nebraska, conflict transformation, church fellowship, and ministering in different Baptist denominational contexts. He also talks about his podcast "Mission in 5." Kaylor appeared as a guest on that program on Dec. 10. (This episode is…
Wissam al-Saliby, United Nations advocacy officer in Geneva for the World Evangelical Alliance, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor. He discusses his advocacy for international religious freedom and about growing up in Lebanon. He also talks about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted 70 years ago (on Dec. 10, 1948). (This episode…
This episode features a sermon by Sharon Koh, executive director of International Ministries. She preached this message at University Heights Baptist Church in Springfield, Mo., on Nov. 4. An interview with Koh by Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor can be heard in episode 43.
Sharon Koh, executive director of International Ministries, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor. She discusses her childhood as a missionary kid, her calling to ministry, and how American Baptist missionaries led her grandparents to faith. She also talks about the worst food she has ever tasted. (This episode is presented in partnership with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.)…
Helle Liht, assistant general secretary of the European Baptist Federation, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor. Liht recounts what she learned during a recent visit to eastern Ukraine. She shares about the impact of more than four years of war, as well as recent restrictions on religious freedom. She also talks EBF and her native Estonia.…
This episode features a sermon by Shane McNary, field personnel for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. His remarks are a follow-up to the interview he gave with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor in episode 40. In this sermon, preached on Nov. 4 at Holmeswood Baptist Church in Kansas City, Mo., McNary talks about his work in Slovakia and Czech Republic,…
Shane McNary, field personnel for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor. He discusses his call to missions and his work in Slovakia and Czech Republic. He also talks about working with the Baptist World Alliance on issues of international religious freedom. Shane mentions working with some individuals previously interviewed: Christer Daelander…
Eron Henry, who formerly led communications efforts for the Baptist World Alliance, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor. He discusses his work at the BWA, his native country of Jamaica, and the heritage of Jamaican Baptists. He also talks about his new book, Constitutionally Religious: What the Constitutions of 180 Countries Say About Religion and…