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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!

  1. Ep. 65 / Elbows Up: Canada's Rejection of the 51st State with Paul Marshall (Part 1)

    21H AGO

    Ep. 65 / Elbows Up: Canada's Rejection of the 51st State with Paul Marshall (Part 1)

    A throwaway line about Canada becoming the “51st state” lit a fuse that burns back centuries. In this episode we open the map to a rarely told story: English Canada was built by people who rejected the American Revolution, chose loyalty to the Crown, and embraced a social order they believed to be steadier. That choice set Canada on a communitarian path summed up by peace, order and good government, while the United States elevated individual liberty as its guiding star.  In conversation with Dr. Paul Marshall, a political theorist from Baylor University, we walk along the border where these ideals collide. From Loyalist flags and bishops founding universities, to Sunday closing laws and the Charter of Rights, we trace how Canada balanced personal freedom with social cohesion—and how it rapidly secularized, even as the U.S. wrestled with a renewed push to restore mid-century moral norms. We also unpack the contested label of Christian nationalism and focus on what most believers actually seek: protection for life, conscience and family; without confusing political power for spiritual authority.  For listeners who care about political theology, Canadian history, U.S. culture wars, and the future of faith in public life, this conversation offers clarity without clichés and history without hagiography. If you'd like to learn more from Dr. Paul Marshall, you can purchase one of his most recent books, go to his website or follow him on Facebook.  And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!  ____________________ ▶ Watch Interviews on YouTube ▶ Sign Up for FREE Dispatches From the Global Village ▶ Free Downloadable eBook "Here's Hope" ▶ More Info: evangelical360.com #evangelical360

    35 min
  2. Ep. 64 / A Faith that Holds in a Fractured World with Richard Mouw

    FEB 6

    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 theology—to explore how the gospel speaks to both the restless heart and a fractured society.  Dr. Mouw tells the story of how a simple hymn pulled him back to evangelical faith, not as a retreat into private piety, but as a public summons to engage race, war, gender and immigration with a cruciform-shaped imagination. We trace his path from preacher’s kid to philosopher, and how the Kuyperian vision—Christ claims every square inch—turns classrooms, labs, stadiums and city halls into places of discipleship.  Richard contrasts two familiar temptations in the modern evangelical story: disengage from culture or try to dominate it. He proposes a third way marked by persuasion over force, neighbourly partnerships, and a voice that is “softly and tenderly” truthful. The conversation cuts through culture-war noise to offer practical handles: ask about hopes and fears, build coalitions with Catholics, Muslims and Latter-day Saints on shared goods, and model a faith that can think deeply and love well.  If you’re hungry for a generous orthodoxy that is both intellectually serious and pastorally kind, this episode will meet you where you're at. To learn more from Dr. Richard Mouw, you can purchase one of his most recent books, find his bio online and follow him on Facebook.  And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!  ____________________ ▶ Watch Interviews on YouTube ▶ Sign Up for FREE Dispatches From the Global Village ▶ Free Downloadable eBook "Here's Hope" ▶ More Info: evangelical360.com #evangelical360

    52 min
  3. Ep. 63 / A Palestinian Lawyer and Evangelical Leader with Botrus Mansour

    JAN 30

    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 Evangelical Alliance (WEA). Rev. Botrus' path runs through a journalist father writing in Hebrew, a mother formed by a Baptist school, a quiet conversion shaped by a teacher’s integrity, and decades of local service in law, church planting and nonprofit leadership. What emerges is a leader fluent in complexity, who sees unity not as uniformity, but as collaboration anchored in the gospel. Throughout the conversation, we dig into the essentials: what defines an evangelical and why the movement has surged from 90 million to 650 million. Botrus offers a grounded answer—grace-centered faith, the authority of Scripture, and a living witness—arguing that the gospel resonates because it meets the deepest ache of the human heart. That clarity informs how he understands the WEA’s purpose: not command-and-control, but convening and coordination that strengthen national alliances, fosters theological and missional forums, and enables the flourishing of the local church. All the way from Nazareth, a city many overlook, comes a conversation and reminder that God forms leaders in unlikely places. If you'd like to learn more from Rev. Botrus Mansour, you can purchase his most recent book, and you can learn about the WEA through their website and Facebook.  And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!  ____________________ ▶ Watch Interviews on YouTube ▶ Sign Up for FREE Dispatches From the Global Village ▶ Free Downloadable eBook "Here's Hope" ▶ More Info: evangelical360.com #evangelical360

    33 min
  4. Ep. 62 / Gen Z 's Quiet Renewal and Return to Religion with Daniel K. Williams

    JAN 23

    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 anecdotes and the cultural undercurrents drawing young adults toward a faith that feels rooted, communal and transcendent. We trace how pandemic isolation and a performance-driven culture left many young people hungry for more than achievement, sparking renewed interest in communities with clear beliefs and embodied practices. Dr. Williams connects the dots across Barna, Harvard and Pew, then reaches back to the Second Great Awakening and the 1950s boom to show how spiritual renewal often springs up when it defies elite expectations.  Along the way, we confront a notable twist: more young men are returning than young women, and many are landing in Catholic parishes and charismatic evangelical spaces. We explore why authority, liturgy and a global church identity resonate in a moment of rapid change. If you’re curious about why young adults are seeking God again, how to welcome them without losing the plot to politics, and what it takes to sustain renewal, this conversation offers clarity, hope and a roadmap.  If you'd like to learn more from Daniel K. Williams you can go to his website and purchase his latest book. And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!  ____________________ ▶ Watch Interviews on YouTube ▶ Sign Up for FREE Dispatches From the Global Village ▶ Free Downloadable eBook "Here's Hope" ▶ More Info: evangelical360.com #evangelical360

    51 min
  5. Ep. 61 / The Evangelical Rise of the Ethiopian Church with Girma Bekele

    JAN 16

    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 call to preach at the age of 17, to helping plant eleven underground congregations, Pastor Girma has a testimony that blends lived experience with deep theological reflection.  Over the course of the conversation we unpack the long arc of Ethiopian Christianity—Orthodox heritage shaped by the Solomonic narrative, the legacy of the eunuch in Acts, and the third-century pivot under King Ezana—alongside the modern evangelical surge that accelerated under Marxist rule.  Pastor Girma also explains why pneumatology, fervent intercession and everyday evangelism fueled radical growth, and how diaspora churches now anchor vibrant communities across North America and Europe. The conversation also turns to discipleship, social ethics and the urgent need for contextual theology that holds Scripture and the Spirit together.  With the center of Christianity shifting and mission becoming polycentric, Ethiopia stands as both a sender and a learner—ready to partner with global churches and seminaries to cultivate depth, integrity and hope.  If you'd like to learn more from Girma Bekele you can purchase his book and follow him on Facebook.  And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!  ____________________ ▶ Watch Interviews on YouTube ▶ Sign Up for FREE Dispatches From the Global Village ▶ Free Downloadable eBook "Here's Hope" ▶ More Info: evangelical360.com #evangelical360

    44 min
  6. Ep. 60 / From Operating Room to Digital Mission Field with Rafik Barsoum

    JAN 9

    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 how a calling forged in med school, a 40‑day fast and Oxford‑honed apologetics became a digital lifeline for Arabic speakers around the world. Consider these statistics: 14 satellites beam biblical teaching to a potential audience of 100 million, social media platforms turn broadcasts into online conversation, resulting in nearly a million monthly points of engagement. The secret isn’t just content - - it’s the follow‑up. Dr. Rafik shares the story of a man in a prison cell who found a digital church on a smuggled phone, asked hard questions, watched the Jesus film, and prayed for salvation—proof that thoughtful evangelism plus persistent care can reach the unreachable. In the conversation we also explore why a “virtual” church is anything but pretend. Weekly services, live interaction and encrypted small groups provide discipleship for those who can’t safely gather. Rev. Barsoum talks about funding “door openers,” the providential push to social media just before 2020 and how decades of upheaval in the MENA region has resulted in a surge of seekers. Through it all, he returns to three anchors: God’s faithfulness, breaking fear and keeping Jesus at the center of every decision. If you'd like to learn more about Rafik Barsoum's online ministry (Message to All Nations), you can go to the website and follow them on Facebook.  And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!  ____________________ ▶ Watch Interviews on YouTube ▶ Sign Up for FREE Dispatches From the Global Village ▶ Free Downloadable eBook "Here's Hope" ▶ More Info: evangelical360.com #evangelical360

    48 min
  7. Ep. 59 / When Ideology Becomes Idolatry: Discerning Our True Citizenship with Tim Milosch (Part 2)

    JAN 2

    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 assassination of Charlie Kirk, many were left wondering what might happen to a movement of young adults to whom free speech, civic duty and an unapologetic faith, are not just talking points, but a way to live amid extreme political polarization.  Dr. Milosch makes the case for evaluating public figures with honesty and grace: refuse to excuse harmful words, but refuse the lazy comfort of cherry-picked outrage. From there, we explore dual citizenship—holding the kingdom of heaven above the kingdom of man—so that convictions stay anchored in Scripture rather than drifting into ideology or tribal identity.  If fear has been your operating system in recent years, this conversation offers a reset: engage with charity, think with depth, and keep your political identity under the lordship of Jesus Christ. If you'd like to learn more from Dr. Tim Milosch you can go to his website, listen to his podcast or follow him on social media.  And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!  ____________________ ▶ Watch Interviews on YouTube ▶ Sign Up for FREE Dispatches From the Global Village ▶ Free Downloadable eBook "Here's Hope" ▶ More Info: evangelical360.com #evangelical360

    29 min
  8. Ep. 58 / Patriotism Without Idolatry: Discernment and Democracy with Tim Milosch (Part 1)

    12/26/2025

    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 engagement should look like in a democracy.  Dr. Milosch maps the real reasons many believers cast their ballots—from personal affinity to single-issue tactics to full platform alignment—and shows how this clarity defuses stereotypes and opens space for honest debate.  Over the course of the conversation we examine the label “Christian nationalism,” separating a narrow philosophical minority from the way some activists stretch the term to sideline mainstream pro-life advocacy and religious liberty.  Tim also points to C.S. Lewis, who helps us draw the line between healthy patriotism and idolatry: a love of place can train us to love our neighbours, but this love can curdle when we sanctify the state or deny its faults. We apply such wisdom to hot-button issues like immigration, showing why proof-texts aren’t enough and why Christians need shrewdness as well as innocence.  If fear has been your operating system in recent years, this conversation offers a reset: engage with charity, think with depth, and keep your political identity under the lordship of Jesus Christ. If you'd like to learn more from Dr. Tim Milosch you can go to his website, listen to his podcast or follow him on social media.  And please don't forget to share this episode and join the conversation on YouTube!  ____________________ ▶ Watch Interviews on YouTube ▶ Sign Up for FREE Dispatches From the Global Village ▶ Free Downloadable eBook "Here's Hope" ▶ More Info: evangelical360.com #evangelical360

    38 min
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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!

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  • Creator
    Host Brian Stiller
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
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