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 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.
A conversation with Jeff and Terra Mattson
Jeff and Terra Mattson are Christian counselors, authors, and podcasters. On this episode of Listening In, host Warren Smith talks with the couple about why some Christian leaders fail, what leadership really means, and how to live with integrity.
A conversation with Bob Lepine
This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with Bob Lepine, the co-host of the nationally syndicated program “Family Life Today,” and now the author of a new book, “Love Like You Mean It.”
A conversation with Alisa Childers
This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with the former lead singer of the vocal group ZoeGirl, and now Christian apologist and author, Alisa Childers.
A conversation with Larry Crabb
This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with best-selling author and one of the elder statesmen in the field of Christian psychology in this country, Dr. Larry Crabb.
A conversation with David Dockery
This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with one of the elder statesmen of Christian Higher Education in this country, Dr. David Dockery.
A conversation with Buddy Greene
This week, hear Warren Smith's conversation with singer, songwriter, and harmonica player extraordinaire Buddy Greene.
A conversation with Michael Cromartie
This week hear an encore presentation of Warren Smith's 2015 conversation with Michael Cromartie.
Encore episode: A conversation with Kay Warren
This week, hear an encore presentation of Warren Smith's 2019 conversation with author, speaker, and sexual abuse survivor Kay Warren.
Encore episode: A conversation with Peter Wehner
This week, hear Warren Smith's 2019 conversation with author and former White House official, Peter Wehner.
A conversation with Gretchen Carlson
This week, hear an encore presentation of Warren Smith's 2015 conversation with former Fox News commentator and news anchor Gretchen Carlson.
A conversation with Annie Dupree
This week, hear an encore presentation of Warren Smith's 2016 conversation with Annie Dupree, the lead singer of the Annie Moses Band.
A conversation with Michael Matheson Miller
This week, hear an encore presentation of Warren Smith's 2016 conversation with scholar and filmmaker Michael Matheson Miller.
A conversation with Bart Campolo
This week on Listening In, hear an encore presentation of Warren Smith's 2015 conversation with former evangelical Christian, and now a secular humanist activist, Bart Campolo.
Conversations with Keith Getty and Elli Oswald
Elli Oswald leads the Faith To Action Initiative, a ministry committed to the care of orphans. Keith Getty is a singer and hymn writer. On this episode of Listening In, host Warren Smith talks with Oswald about giving the church’s approach to orphan care an overhaul, and with Getty about a new hymn he and his team are producing.
A conversation with Dallas Jenkins and Jay and Sophia Lyons
Dallas Jenkins is creator, director, and co-writer of “The Chosen.” Jay and Sofia Lyons are the creative team behind “The Long Goodbye: The Life of Kara Tippetts.” On this episode of Listening In, host Warren Smith talks with the film producers about their creative processes.
A conversation with Michael Card
Michael Card is a singer, songwriter, and Bible teacher. On this episode of Listening In, host Warren Smith talks with Michael Card about art, mortality, and the goodness of God.
A conversation with Derwin Gray
Derwin Gray is a former NFL linebacker turned apologist and pastor. On this episode of Listening In, host Warren Smith talks with Gray about his unlikely path to becoming the pastor of one of the largest and ethnically diverse evangelical churches in Charlotte, North Carolina.
A conversation with Jim Denison
Jim Denison is an author, speaker, and founder of the Denison Forum. On this episode of Listening In, host Warren Smith talks with Denison about what life might be like after the pandemic and how to prepare biblically.
A conversation with Stanton Lanier
Stanton Lanier is a pianist and composer. On this episode of Listening In, host Warren Smith talks with Lanier about his songwriting process and how it’s connected to his Christian faith.
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.
The Olasky Interview: Ron Sider
An in-depth conversation with author and professor Ron Sider.
The Olasky Interview: Ann Voskamp
An in-depth conversation with speaker and bestselling author Ann Voskamp.
The Olasky Interview: Charles Murray
An in-depth conversation with author and political scientist Charles Murray.
The Olasky Interview: Ben Carson
An in-depth interview with neurosurgeon and bestselling author Dr. Ben Carson. This interview took place in 2012 at Patrick Henry College.
The Olasky Interview: Min Jin Lee
An in-depth interview with bestselling author Min Jin Lee.