evangelical 360°
A timely and relevant new podcast that dives into the contemporary issues which are impacting Christian life and witness around the world. Guests include leaders, writers, and influencers, all exploring faith from different perspectives and persuasions. Inviting lively discussion and asking tough questions, evangelical 360° is hosted by Brian Stiller, Global Ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance. Our hope is that each person listening will come away informed, encouraged, challenged and inspired!
Episodes
65 episodes
Ep. 64 / A Faith that Holds in a Fractured World with Richard Mouw
What if the word "evangelical" could mean conviction without coercion, and courage without cruelty? In this episode with sit down with Dr. Richard Mouw—philosopher, former president of Fuller Seminary, and one of the clearest voices in public t...
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Ep. 63 / A Palestinian Lawyer and Evangelical Leader with Botrus Mansour
A global movement just turned toward Nazareth for its next chapter. In this episode we sit down with Rev. Botrus Mansour—Palestinian, evangelical, lawyer and lifelong reconciler—moments before his induction as Secretary General of the World Eva...
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Ep. 62 / Gen Z 's Quiet Renewal and Return to Religion with Daniel K. Williams
Headlines keep telling one story, but the numbers point somewhere else: a growing percentage of Gen Z is finding their way to church—and staying. In this episode we sit down with historian Dr. Daniel K. Williams to unpack fresh data, campus ane...
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Ep. 61 / The Evangelical Rise of the Ethiopian Church with Girma Bekele
What happens when a government locks church doors—and the church grows anyway? In this episode we sit down with, Rev. Dr. Girma Bekele, an Ethiopian scholar and missional leader who shares stories of prayer, perseverance and revival. From a cal...
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Ep. 60 / From Operating Room to Digital Mission Field with Rafik Barsoum
A young Egyptian physician trades hospital corridors for a global pulpit—and discovers that satellites, smartphones and small groups can carry hope when church doors stay closed. In this episode we sit down with Rev. Dr. Rafik Barsoum to unpack...
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Ep. 59 / When Ideology Becomes Idolatry: Discerning Our True Citizenship with Tim Milosch (Part 2)
A campus movement loses a leading voice and a generation is left asking what courage, clarity and charity look like now. In this episode Brian continues the conversation with political scientist Dr. Tim Milosch Following the assassi...
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Ep. 58 / Patriotism Without Idolatry: Discernment and Democracy with Tim Milosch (Part 1)
What if your faith shaped your politics without becoming your politics? In this episode we sit down with political scientist Dr. Tim Milosch to chart a wiser path through polarization, party identity, and the tug-of-war over what Christian enga...
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Ep. 57 / From '72 Summit Series to Spiritual Calling with Paul Henderson
A single rebound with 34 seconds left can lift an entire country—but what happens when the cheering stops? In this episode we sit down with hockey legend, Paul Henderson, to relive the raw, unvarnished story behind Canada’s most celebrated hock...
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Ep. 56 / Stewardship, Legacy and the Joy of Generosity with Tim Jenkins
What if the richest thing you leave your family isn’t money at all? In this episode we sit down with investment advisor, Tim Jenkins, who helps us reframe wealth through the lens of stewardship, generosity and multi‑generational wisdom. I...
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Ep. 55 / Faith Under Fire: Mission Reframed in Vietnam with Reg Reimer
A farm boy from British Columbia hears a call, steps onto a Vietnamese tarmac, and discovers a faith that refuses to be managed by war, ideology or fear. In this episode we dive into conversation with seasoned missionary and advocate, Reg Reime...
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Ep. 54 / Shepherding Hope Amidst Hardship in Venezuela with Samuel Olson
A crowded sanctuary in downtown Caracas. A song of praise rising over a weary city. And a pastor who refuses to leave. In this episode Brian sits down with Rev. Samuel Olson, Senior Pastor of Las Acacias Evangelical Pentecostal Church, to trace...
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Ep. 53 / Generosity and True Change through the Transformational Business Network with Kim Tan
What if the most generous thing you could do wasn’t another grant, but a business that outlives the donation? In this episode we sit down with Dr. Kim Tan—biochemist, venture investor, and pioneer of social impact funds—to rethink how giving ca...
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Ep. 52 / American Politics and the Crisis of Christian Nationalism with Matthew D. Taylor
A prayer circle in the Oval Office makes for a striking photo, but the real story sits behind the lens: how a network of independent charismatic leaders became power brokers and why that shift matters for democracy. In this episode we sit down ...
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Ep. 51 / World Evangelical Alliance Past, Present and Future with Frank Hinkelmann
Headlines often reduce “evangelical” to a U.S. political label, but there is so much more beyond the frame. In this conversation with historian and global church leader Rev. Dr. Frank Hinkelmann, we trace how a revival-born, interdenominational...
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Ep. 50 / C.S. Lewis, Logic and a Lasting Faith ► Mark Noll
What makes a mid-century Oxford don the go-to guide for people wrestling with faith, doubt, and meaning today? In this episode we welcome back esteemed historian Dr. Mark Noll as he helps us explore how C.S. Lewis became a trusted voice in Amer...
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Ep. 49 / Inside the UN and the Fight for Religious Freedom ► Janet E. Buckingham
A quiet statistic hides a loud truth: one in seven Christians lives with the risk of arrest, mob violence, or bureaucratic erasure simply for practicing their faith. In this episode we sit down with Dr. Janet Epp Buckingham—lawyer, professor, a...
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Ep. 48 / From Soviet Shadows to a Young Multicultural Church ► Johannes Reimer
A story you think you know—Soviet oppression, majestic cathedrals, and a single, monolithic “Russian Church”—isn’t the story you’ll hear today. With theologian and practitioner Dr. Johannes Reimer, we pull back the curtain on a spiritual landsc...
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Ep. 47 / Polycentric Mission and the Future of Global Evangelism ► Joe Handley
Forget the old map of mission. We sit down with Rev. Dr. Joseph Handley Jr., President of A3 (formerly Asian Access), to unpack how the gospel is moving through a polycentric network of churches and leaders—where sending no longer flows from “t...
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Ep. 46 / The Alpha Revival: A Simple Way to Faith and Belonging ► Nicky Gumbel
A free meal, a short film and an open chair can change a life. That’s the quiet power behind Alpha, the simple, hospitable format Nicky Gumbel helped steward from a London parish into a global movement—inviting people to explore the meaning of ...
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Ep. 45 / Holy Disruption: When a Pope Washes Feet ► Michael Higgins (Part 2)
What happens when an evangelical leader and a Catholic scholar engage in honest dialogue about the papacy? In this illuminating conversation, host Brian Stiller sits down with Dr. Michael Higgins, author of "The Jesuit Disruptor," to explore Po...
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Ep. 44 / The Jesuit Disruptor: Understanding Pope Francis ► Michael Higgins (Part 1)
The power of Pope Francis's leadership lies not in doctrine changes but in his transformative approach to religious leadership itself. Dr. Michael Higgins, author of "The Jesuit Disruptor," reveals how Francis's humble Argentine beginnings and ...
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Ep. 43 / Faith in the Public Square: The Cardus Institute Story ► Michael Van Pelt
When Michael Van Pelt and his colleague Ray Pennings founded Cardus twenty-five years ago, they had a revolutionary insight: politics follows culture, not the other way around. Starting with just $42,000, this Canadian Christian think-tank has ...
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Ep. 42 / Can Ancient Flames Ignite Modern Faith? ► Byron Klaus
Dr. Byron Klaus invites us into a fascinating exploration of Pentecostalism's remarkable journey from the margins to becoming the largest segment of global Protestantism. As former president of the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and a r...
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Ep. 41 / Bridging Catholic and Evangelical Spirituality ► Ronald Rolheiser
Father Ronald Rolheiser, renowned Catholic theologian and best-selling author, offers profound insights into Christian spirituality that transcend denominational boundaries. When asked to define spirituality, Rolheiser provides both practical a...
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Ep. 40 / Balancing Christian Values and Public Service ► John McKay
What does it take to serve faithfully for 27 years in politics while maintaining your Christian convictions? John McKay's remarkable journey through nine successful elections as a Liberal Member of Parliament provides a masterclass in navigatin...
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