Listening In
Listening In goes beyond talking points by providing in-depth conversations with newsmakers and thought leaders. This weekly, half-hour program adds candor to personal stories and perspectives.
A conversation with Rich Stearns
This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with the former president of World Vision, Rich Stearns.
A conversation with Ellen Vaughn
This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with Elisabeth Elliot biographer, Ellen Vaughn.
A conversation with Michael Lindsay
This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with Gordon College president and Pulitzer Prize-nominated author, D. Michael Lindsay.
A conversation with Luis Palau
This week, hear Warren Smith's 2019 conversation with evangelist Luis Palau.
A conversation with Chuck Bentley
This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with the author of the new book Seven Gray Swans: Trends that Threaten Our Financial Future, Chuck Bentley.
A conversation with R. W. Hampton
This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with a member of the Western Music Hall of Fame, R.W. Hampton.
A conversation with Kristin Du Mez
This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with writer and Calvin University professor, Kristin Du Mez.
A conversation with James Emery White
This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with writer and pastor James Emery White.
A conversation with Brett McCracken
This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with writer Brett McCracken.
A conversation with Grover Norquist
This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with tax reformer, Grover Norquist.
A conversation with Michael Martin
This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with the president of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, Michael Martin.
A conversation with Phil Cooke
This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with author and Christian media expert, Phil Cooke.
A conversation with Rod Dreher
This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with author, Rod Dreher.
A conversation with Carolyn Weber
Carolyn Weber is a literature professor and author of the books Surprised by Oxford and Sex and the City of God. On this episode of Listening In, host Warren Smith talks with Weber about her conversion to Christianity and the tension of the current cultural moment in which Christians are living.
A conversation with Trevin Wax
Trevin Wax is a theologian and author of the new book Rethink Your Self. On this episode of Listening In, host Warren Smith talks with Wax about a certain worldly view of life and how we ought to counter it as Christians.
A conversation with Russell Moore
Russell Moore is president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. On this episode of Listening In, host Warren Smith talks with Moore about how to stand for truth in the face of adversity—especially when you have to do it alone.
A conversation with Robert Myers
Robert Myers is an author and Christian college president. On this episode of Listening In, host Warren Smith talks with Myers about how higher education has been shaped by changing demographics, technological advances, and the pandemic.
A conversation with Jason Jimenez
On this episode of Listening In, host Warren Smith talks with pastor and author Jason Jimenez about how to have tough conversations in divisive times.
A conversation with Charles Billingsley
Charles Billingsley is a singer-songwriter whose career has spanned more than 30 years. On this episode of Listening In, host Warren Smith talks with Billingsley about his perspective on music as a ministry and a career.
A conversation with Justin Bailey
Justin Bailey is professor of theology at Dordt University and author of “Re-Imagining Apologetics: The Beauty of Faith in a Secular Age.” On this episode of Listening In, host Warren Smith talks with Bailey about the importance of apologetics and the idea of apologetics as an art.
The Olasky Interview, Season 3: Luis Palau
Luis Palau was an author and evangelist who was born and raised in Argentina. In this 2014 interview, Marvin Olasky talks with Palau and his two sons about their spiritual journeys, reaching the lost with the gospel, and community relations in Portland, Oregon.
The Olasky Interview, Season 3: Mez McConnell
Mez McConnell is an author and senior pastor from Scotland. In this 2018 interview, Marvin Olasky talks with McConnell about how he came to faith in Christ and why mercy ministries can sometimes do more harm than good.
The Olasky Interview, Season 3: Christina Hoff Sommers
Christina Hoff Sommers is an author and former professor who is known for her critique of gender feminism. On this episode of The Olasky Interview, Marvin Olasky talks with Sommers about the differences between boys and girls and how our education system misses those differences.
The Olasky Interview, Season 3: Bob Fu
Bob Fu is the founder of China Aid. In this 2014 interview, Marvin Olasky talks with Fu about his journey from beggar to international religious freedom advocate.
The Olasky Interview: Season 3
A new 10-episode season of The Olasky Interview begins March 23rd. Guests include Bob Fu, Luis Palau, Christina Hoff Sommers, and Tucker Carlson.
The Olasky Interview: Albert Mohler (2019)
Albert Mohler is a theologian and president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. On this episode of The Olasky Interview, Marvin Olasky and Albert Mohler discuss WORLD’s approach to Christian journalism. Plus, Mohler fields questions from WORLD staffers.
The Olasky Interview: Samuel Rodriguez
Samuel Rodriguez is an evangelical leader and president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference. In this 2012 interview, Marvin Olasky talks with Rodriguez about politics and conservatism in the Hispanic community.
The Olasky Interview: Ross Douthat
Ross Douthat is an author and a New York Times columnist. In this classic interview from 2011, host Marvin Olasky talks with Douthat about politics and Christianity in America.
The Olasky Interview: Donna Rice Hughes
Donna Rice Hughes is an author, speaker, and founder of Enough Is Enough. On this episode of The Olasky Interview, host Marvin Olasky talks with Hughes about her personal testimony, internet safety, and efforts to confront online pornography and trafficking.
The Olasky Interview: Michael Wear
Michael Wear is the founder of Public Square Strategies and a leading expert at the intersection of faith, politics, and American public life. On this episode of The Olasky Interview, host Marvin Olasky talks with Wear about faith, politics, and Wear’s time in the Obama administration.
The Olasky Interview: Tim Carney
Tim Carney is an author, the commentary editor at the Washington Examiner, and a visiting fellow with the American Enterprise Institute. On this episode of The Olasky Interview, Marvin Olasky and Tim Carney discuss some of the factors that led to President Donald Trump’s 2016 victory and whether those factors are still in play for this year’s election.
The Olasky Interview: Paul Miller
Paul Miller is a Bible teacher, theologian, and author of J-Curve, WORLD’s 2019 Book of the Year for accessible theology. On this episode of The Olasky Interview, Marvin Olasky and Paul Miller discuss suffering and resurrection within the Christian life.
The Olasky Interview: Justin Giboney
Justin Giboney is an Atlanta attorney and political strategist. On this episode of The Olasky Interview, Marvin Olasky and Justin Giboney discuss how to increase Christian engagement in culture and politics—namely the Democratic Party.
The Olasky Interview: Joni Eareckson Tada
Joni Eareckson Tada is an author, speaker, and well-known advocate for people with disabilities. Tada founded the organization Joni and Friends to tell stories of real people who face severe trials but continue to trust in God. On this episode of The Olasky Interview, Marvin Olasky and Joni Eareckson Tada discuss Tada’s own suffering and what it looks like to minister to those who are suffering.
The Olasky Interview: John Piper
John Piper is a conference speaker, author of more than 50 books, and the retired pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis. On this episode of The Olasky Interview, Marvin Olasky and John Piper discuss his tenure as a pastor and what the term "Christian hedonism" means.
The Olasky Interview: Arthur Brooks
Arthur Brooks is an author, speaker, and former president of the American Enterprise Institute. On this episode of The Olasky Interview, Marvin Olasky and Arthur Brooks discuss the source of true happiness, how to best help struggling single moms, and how the welfare system is hurting more than helping.
The Olasky Interview: Ryan and Bethany Bomberger
Ryan and Bethany Bomberger are the founders of The Radiance Foundation, a pro-life organization that promotes life and adoption. On this episode of The Olasky Interview, Marvin Olasky and the Bombergers discuss the importance of adoption and how The Radiance Foundation is calling out the abortion industry with billboards.
Coming soon: The Olasky Interview, Season 2
A new 12-episode season of The Olasky Interview begins March 24th. Guests include John Piper, Al Mohler, Joni Eareckson Tada, and Samuel Rodriguez.
The Olasky Interview: Bill Bennett
An in-depth conversation with author and commentator Bill Bennett.
The Olasky Interview: Lauren Green
An in-depth conversation with Fox News religion reporter Lauren Green.