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Marcas Ó Conghaile Muirthemne

Welcome to More Christ. I hope to share the good, the true, and the beautiful with the help of guests from around the world, and from an array of fields.

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  • August 15 · 58 min

    Episode 154: Ryan Barnett: The Surprising Story of the Global Methodist Church: Growth and Holiness

    The Global Methodist Church is one of the fastest-growing movements in contemporary Christianity. But where did it come from, what does it believe, and why are so many churches and Christians joining it? In this conversation, I sit down with Ryan Barnett to explore the remarkable story behind the Global Methodist Church, its commitment to Scriptural holiness, and its vision for making disciples in the twenty-first century. We discuss: The origins of the Global Methodist Church Why thousands of churches have joined the movement John Wesley's vision of Scriptural holiness Evangelism, discipleship, and church planting What faithful Methodist renewal looks like today Challenges and opportunities for the future of global Methodism Whether you're a Methodist, interested in church history, or simply passionate about Christian renewal, I hope this conversation encourages you. Find out more about the Global Methodist Church: https://www.globalmethodist.org/ Learn more about Ryan Barnett: https://truettseminary.baylor.edu/person/ryan-barnett If you enjoyed this conversation, please consider: 👍 Like the video 💬 Leave a comment with your thoughts 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations exploring Christianity, theology, culture, and the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.

  • August 1 · 1 hr 2 min

    Episode 153: Winfield Bevins - Will Beauty Save the World? Art, God, and Ancient Future Worship

    Will Beauty Save the World? Can beauty lead us to God? Has the modern Church forgotten the formative power of art, architecture, music, story, and worship? And what might an ancient-future vision of Christianity offer a culture hungry for meaning? In this episode of More Christ, I sit down with Dr Winfield Bevins - theologian, author, artist, and founder of Creo Arts - to explore the relationship between beauty, truth, goodness, and the Christian life. Drawing on his latest book, How Beauty Will Save the World, Winfield argues that beauty is not an optional extra but an essential part of Christian witness. Together we discuss the role of the arts in evangelism and discipleship, recovering historic liturgy and ancient-future worship, the vocation of Christian artists, C.S. Lewis, the imagination, and why beauty still has the power to awaken people to God. I hope this conversation encourages you to see beauty not simply as decoration, but as something that points beyond itself to Christ. Find Winfield Bevins: Website: https://winfieldbevins.com Books: https://winfieldbevins.com/books Creo Arts: https://creoarts.org Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/winfieldbevins Recommended books: How Beauty Will Save the World Liturgical Mission Ever Ancient, Ever New Simply Anglican Marks of a Movement If you enjoyed this conversation, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone who might find it helpful. It really helps More Christ reach more people. Thank you for watching and listening. #MoreChrist #WinfieldBevins #Beauty #ChristianArt #Theology #AncientFuture #Liturgy #Worship #FaithAndCulture #ChristianPodcast #CSLewis

  • July 25 · 55 min

    Episode 152: Amanda Carmody: Who is John Moriarty and Why Does He Matter?

    John Moriarty remains one of Ireland's most original and thought-provoking voices. Poet, philosopher, storyteller and mystic, his work brings together Christianity, Celtic tradition, mythology, literature and the natural world in a way that continues to inspire readers across the world. In this conversation, I am joined by Amanda Carmody, John's niece and Chairperson of the John Moriarty Institute for Ecology and Spirituality. We explore who John Moriarty was, why his work matters today, and where to begin if you're new to his writing. Resources John Moriarty Institute https://www.johnmoriarty.ie/ John Moriarty Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/152718876973182 John Moriarty books (Lilliput Press) https://www.lilliputpress.ie/collections/john-moriarty John Moriarty: Grounded in Story (edited by Amanda Carmody & Mary McGillicuddy) https://www.lilliputpress.ie/products/john-moriarty-grounded-in-story John Moriarty books on Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=John+Moriarty+books If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who would appreciate discovering the work of John Moriarty.

  • May 29 · 56 min

    Episode 151: Paul Vander Klay and Heather Pollington: Finding God in Nature and Culture, the Saints, and More

    I spoke recently with Paul Vander Klay and Heather Pollington, exploring some of the themes that will be at the heart of our upcoming gathering in Kildare: Christian art, the role of nature in the Christian life, the saints, pilgrimage, imagination, beauty, and the recovery of a sacramental vision of the world. We discuss how Christians can engage the natural world without idolising it, why the saints still matter today, and how art, story, and place can help awaken us to the presence of God. If these themes resonate with you, we'd love to have you join us in Kildare on Saturday 27th June for Finding God in Nature and Culture. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/finding-god-in-nature-and-culture-tickets-1988447493982 The gathering will feature talks, music, storytelling, prayer, and pilgrimage, with contributions from Paul Vander Klay, Heather Pollington, Fr. Conor McDonough, and others. More Christ exists to help people encounter the true, the good, and the beautiful in Jesus Christ. #MoreChrist #PaulVanderKlay #HeatherPollington #ChristianArt #Christianity #FaithAndCulture #Pilgrimage #StBrigid #Kildare #NatureAndCulture #Ireland #Beauty #Imagination #JesusChrist

  • May 28 · 1 hr 1 min

    Episode 150: Dr Gary M. Burge: The Hidden Truth About Israel, Dispensationalism, and Jesus Christ

    Today on More Christ, I’m joined by Gary M. Burge for a wide-ranging and deeply important conversation about Israel, Palestine, dispensationalism, biblical interpretation, and the centrality of Jesus Christ in the Christian faith.Gary Burge is a New Testament scholar, theologian, and former professor at Calvin Theological Seminary. He is especially known for his work on the Gospel of John, the Holy Land, Christian Zionism, and the relationship between biblical theology and modern geopolitics.In this episode, we discuss:• The rise and influence of dispensationalism in the modern church• The Scofield Bible and its long-term impact on evangelical Christianity• The theological roots of Christian Zionism• Israel, Palestine, and the modern conflict in Gaza• What many Christians have and have not been told about the Holy Land• The significance of Jesus Christ in relation to land, temple, and covenant• Palestinian Christians and the often-forgotten Christian presence in the region• Whether modern political Israel should be directly equated with biblical Israel• The importance of reading Scripture carefully, historically, and ChristologicallyGary Burge’s work seeks to challenge simplistic narratives while calling Christians back to Scripture, historical awareness, and the lordship of Christ above political ideology.Learn more about Gary Burge and his work:Official Website: https://garyburge.org/

  • May 8 · 1 hr 18 min

    Episode 149: Heather Pollington: From Hollywood to Folk Tales, Jonathan Pageau, God, and Church Art

    In this episode of More Christ, I sit down with artist and illustrator Heather Pollington to explore the relationship between faith, story, and beauty.Heather’s work draws deeply from the Christian imagination. We talk about fairy tales, symbolism, and the patterns woven into creation itself. Stories like Rapunzel and Snow White aren’t just old tales. They carry meaning. They shape how we see the world. And they can open us up to something deeper.This conversation is really about learning to see again. In a world that often feels flat and stripped of meaning, we reflect on how beauty, story, and tradition can reawaken our sense that the world is not empty. It is full of meaning, and it ultimately points us to Christ.We also speak about imagination, the role of the artist, and what it might look like to recover a richer and more rooted Christian culture today.Topics we cover include the place of fairy tales in the Christian life, symbolism in art, beauty as a path to truth, imagination and faith, and the role of the artist in our time.You can find Heather’s work herehttps://www.heatherpollington.com And on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/heather.pollington/ We will also be gathering in person on Saturday 27th June 2026 in Kildare for a day of talks, music, and pilgrimage called Finding God in Nature and Culture.It will be a day shaped around prayer, story, and place, including a short pilgrimage to St Brigid’s Cathedral and the Well, along with contributions from Heather, myself, and others.If you would like to join us, you can find details herehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-god-in-nature-and-culture-tickets-1988447493982?aff=oddtdtcreatorIf this resonates, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who is searching for something deeper.More Christ is about exploring the fullness of the Christian life, bringing together the true, the good, and the beautiful in all things.

  • April 6 · 1 hr 4 min

    Episode 148: Abdu Murray: A Christian Takes on AI, Gender Ideology, Deep Fakes, and Transhumanism.

    In this conversation, I sit down with Abdu Murray to discuss his powerful new book, Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality—and What to Do About It.We’re living in a moment where truth itself feels unstable. Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, identity is increasingly self-defined, and many are left asking: What does it even mean to be human anymore? In Fake ID, Abdu argues that these cultural shifts are not just technological or social—they strike at the heart of reality itself. He explores how AI and identity ideology are reshaping our understanding of truth, personhood, and meaning, and why recovering a grounded, biblical vision of reality is more urgent than ever.In our conversation, we explore:How AI is changing the way we think about truth and knowledgeThe deeper crisis of identity in modern cultureWhy “post-truth” thinking is so dangerousWhat it means to be truly human in a technological ageHow the Christian vision offers clarity, hope, and groundingThis is a conversation about reality, identity, and ultimately—truth.Get the book:Book website: https://embracethetruth.org/fake-id/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fake-ID-Identi...Connect with Abdu Murray:Website: https://embracethetruth.org/In this video, I refer to: • Muslim converts to Christianity after read... • How Ai Slop will Spark the Next Human Rena... • Why Disney Can't Get Snow White Right (Jon... • What is The Matrix? | The Matrix [Open Matte] • The Matrix Revolutions (5/5) Movie CLIP - ... • Learn Where Heaven and Earth Overlap • Human dystopia • The myth of Icarus and Daedalus - Amy Adkins • THERE ARE...4..LIGHTS!!!!

  • March 21 · 1 hr 29 min

    Episode 147: Stan W. Wallace: Is There a Soul, What Is It Like, and Why Does it Matter?

    Stan Wallace is a Christian philosopher, speaker, and President & CEO of Global Scholars. His work focuses on the intersection of faith, reason, and human nature—engaging questions around the soul, consciousness, and what it means to be truly human. He is the author of Have We Lost Our Minds?, where he explores neuroscience, neurotheology, and the case for the soul in light of modern scientific claims.Links:Stan Wallace – https://stanwallace.orgGlobal Scholars – https://global-scholars.orgCollege Faith Podcast – https://collegefaith.netThinking Christianly – https://www.thinkingchristianly.orgAmazon (Book Page – Stan Wallace)https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1666789135

  • February 21 · 2 hr 18 min

    Episode 146: Christian Baxter and George Harrell: The State of TLC and Christians after Christendom

    In this episode of More Christ, I’m joined by Christian Baxter (Yours Truly Podcast) and George Harrell (Kepler Education & The George Buchanan Forum) for a wide-ranging and deeply thoughtful conversation about truth, tradition, education, and the rebuilding of Christian culture in our time.Christian’s work through the Yours Truly Podcast is marked by long-form, searching conversations about meaning, symbolism, faith, and the crisis of modern identity. George brings his experience in classical Christian education and his leadership in forming young people through the great tradition — helping students recover intellectual depth, moral formation, and cultural inheritance.Together, we explore:• Why so many people feel unmoored in the modern world• The role of conversation in rediscovering truth• Classical education and the renewal of Christian imagination• Tradition — not as nostalgia — but as living inheritance• The difference between secular cultural rebuilding and distinctly Christian renewal• What it actually looks like to seek the True, the Good, and the Beautiful todayThis is not just a conversation about ideas. It’s about formation. It’s about responsibility. It’s about rebuilding from the ground up — beginning with Christ at the centre.If this conversation serves you, consider sharing it with someone who is wrestling with meaning, education, culture, or faith in our fractured age.More Christ — for God’s glory, for the good of others, and for the renewal of all creation.

  • February 14 · 59 min

    Episode 145: Molly Worthen: What Makes Leaders Irresistable and Repulsive? Charisma and Christianity

    In this episode of More Christ, I sit down with historian and writer Dr Molly Worthen for a rich and searching conversation about faith, doubt, charisma, authority, and the modern spiritual landscape. Drawing from her deep research into evangelicalism, intellectual life, and the history of belief, Molly helps us understand why people are drawn to gurus, prophets, and charismatic leaders — and how Christians can pursue truth without losing humility, depth, or faithfulness.We explore the challenges facing Christianity today, the hunger for meaning in a disenchanted age, and how the life of the mind can serve — rather than weaken — a living faith in Christ. This is a thoughtful, honest, and deeply انسانی conversation for anyone seeking clarity, wisdom, and deeper roots in the Christian tradition.Learn more about Molly Worthen:Website: https://www.mollyworthen.comAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Molly-Worthen/author/B001JP3H5OIf this conversation helped you, consider subscribing, sharing, and joining us as we seek the true, the good, and the beautiful in Christ.

  • January 24 · 1 hr 7 min

    Episode 144: Ross Hastings: Forgotten Truths About God, the Resurrection, and the Ascension of Jesus

    Dr. Ross Hastings (full name: W. Ross Hastings) is a Zimbabwean-Scottish systematic theologian based in Canada. He holds two PhDs—one in organometallic chemistry from Queen's University (Kingston, Ontario) and one in theology from the University of St Andrews (Scotland).He serves as the Sangwoo Youtong Chee Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, where he teaches in areas including systematic theology, theology and science, pastoral theology, ethics, and the theology of mission. Before academia, he pastored churches in Ontario and British Columbia. Dr. Hastings is the author of several books, including Total Atonement: Trinitarian Participation in Christ, Reconsidering Participation in Christ, and works exploring the intersection of faith, science, and spiritual formation. He's recognized for his evangelical and Trinitarian approach to theology, ethics, and the integration of science with Christian thought.Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00DWG2L3IPersonal/Official Website: https://www.rosshastings.org/Regent College Faculty Profile (his primary academic affiliation): https://www.regent-college.edu/faculty/hastings-ross

  • Dec 27, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min

    Episode 143: Calvin Beisner: What They Don't Tell You About Climate Change, Population & the Economy

    In this More Christ episode, we sit down with Dr E. Calvin Beisner — a Christian author and founder of The Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation — to explore what faithful Christian stewardship looks like in a world wrestling with environmental, economic, and cultural pressures. We dive into how Scripture shapes our understanding of creation care, how Christians can think clearly about climate, economics, and care for the poor, and why a robust Biblical worldview matters for science, policy, and mission.Dr. Beisner brings decades of scholarship in theology, ethics, and stewardship, and has written numerous books addressing these themes from a Gospel-centred perspective.Watch and reflect with us as we discuss:• What “stewardship” really means in Scripture• How Christian theology informs our view of creation and climate• The relationship between faith, economics, and care for the poor• Misconceptions around environmentalism and Biblical responsibilityLearn more about Dr. Beisner & his work:🌍 Cornwall Alliance (Official site) – https://cornwallalliance.org/📘 Calvin Beisner on Amazon (Author page) – Amazon.com: E. Calvin Beisner: books, biography, latest update

  • Dec 7, 2025 · 57 min

    Episode 142: Linda Ervine: The Irish Language, a Sense of Place, and a Surprising Christian Faith

    Linda Ervine is a language rights activist from East Belfast. She is an Ulster Irish speaker, a supporter of the Gaelic revival, and is the project leader of the "Turas" Irish language project which aims to connect people from Protestant communities to their own history with the Irish language. Turas is operated through the East Belfast Mission of the Methodist Church in Ireland.For more, see: https://turasbelfast.com/

  • Nov 23, 2025 · 59 min

    Episode 141: Paul Vander Klay & Alec Ryrie: A Secret History of Hitler and Secular Moral Imagination

    In this episode. I'm joined by two former guests: Paul Vander Klay and Alec Ryrie. Paul is a popular YouTuber and pastor in the U.S.A. Alec is an historian, author, and speaker. In the past, Paul and I have spoken a number of times online and I’ve got to spend wonderful times with Paul in Benburb, Galway, and the USA over the last few years. Alec and I spoke once previously about his work on Protestants and the making of the modern world, his book on doubt, atheism, and more. Here, we looked primarily at Alec’s book, The Age of Hitler and How We Will Survive It. For more, please see: Paul VanderKlay - YouTubeThe Age of Hitler and How We Will Survive It : Alec Ryrie: Amazon.co.uk: Books

  • Nov 1, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min

    Episode 139: Dr Eoin Lenihan: What They Are Not Telling You About Ireland and What Can We Do Now?

    Dr Eoin Lenihan is an independent journalist and researcher. Born in the west of Ireland, he grew up in the Celtic Tiger era which shaped his views on politics, culture, and national identity. As a field archaeologist he witnessed first-hand the vandalisation of Ireland’s archaeological landscapes to make way for economic ‘progress’ and foresaw that Irish identity was in existential danger. Lenihan holds degrees in History and Archaeology from the National University of Ireland, Galway, and a doctorate in Pedagogy from the University of Augsburg. Focusing primarily on politics today, he has written for a wide range of international news outlets including The Federalist, The European Conservative, Gript, Daily Caller, Quillette, Post Millennial, and has featured on Al-Jazeera and Fox News among others. His peer-reviewed study of Antifa uncovered damning evidence of how Antifa in the US infiltrated the national media and remains the largest empirical study of the group to date. For more, please see: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FYC98BL1?ref_=ast_author_dp_rw&th=1&psc=1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Nz8j4O4DkAvWpuDWCBlZr9OHOPsn5FgQxCyApYIfxrc.0aRQpPyJ8bENEF4e9YPgBk_0X-7YORYM-SaJuHBIVt8&dib_tag=AUTHOR https://x.com/EoinLenihan https://www.youtube.com/@EoinLenihan/videos

  • Oct 27, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min

    Episode 138: Darrow Miller: A Radical Christian View of Economic And Cultural Development

    Darrow L. Miller is a Christian author and cofounder of the Disciple Nations Alliance, a ministry dedicated to helping churches integrate biblical truth with culture shaping and community development. For more than 40 years, he has worked in international missions and poverty alleviation, including decades with Food for the Hungry, travelling widely in the Global South. Miller writes with the zeal of a prophet and the practicality of a farmer, arguing that ideas shape societies like seeds shape harvests. His books explore how the Christian worldview forms the soil for human dignity, creativity, and flourishing. Key works include Discipling Nations, LifeWork, and Nurturing the Nations, along with a YouTube channel, a podcast, several booklets and training resources. He is known for challenging both secular and Christian assumptions about development, insisting that true transformation requires renewed minds, restored communities, and a vision of God’s Kingdom touching every sphere of life. For more, see: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@DiscipleNationsAlliance⁩ https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B001JOY19W/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=d751749e-ad4f-4313-b9c4-4625e2c47ac5&ref_=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1 https://open.spotify.com/show/3W0EIoXzypH8g8ssJVPcX1

  • Oct 3, 2025 · 51 min

    Episode 137: Gregg Allison: The Holy Spirit, Revival, the Human Body and the Church in a Digital Age

    Dr. Gregg Allison serves as Professor of Christian Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in the U.S.A.. Dr. Allison joined Southern in 2003 from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, where he taught theology and church history for nine years.He has 18 years of ministry experience as a staff member of Campus Crusade (Cru), where he worked in campus ministry, as well as serving as a missionary in Italy and Switzerland. He also co-pastored a church in Lugano, Switzerland. Gregg is the secretary of the Evangelical Theological Society and currently serves as the book review editor for theological, historical, and philosophical studies, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. Allison is married to Nora and they have three children and ten grandchildren. He is an elder at Sojourn Carlisle Church in Louisville, Kentucky.For more, please see:Gregg R. Allison - The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Amazon.co.uk: Gregg R. Allison: books, biography, latest update

  • Sep 13, 2025 · 52 min

    Episode 136: John H. Walton: How Can We Understand the Bible Today? Going Beyond Fundamentalism

    Dr John H. Walton is an Old Testament scholar. He is Professor Emeritus at Wheaton College and was a Moody Bible Institute professor previously. He specializes in the relationship between religion and science, and the Ancient Near Eastern backgrounds of the Old Testament.Buy his brilliant books, here:Amazon.co.uk: John H. Walton: books, biography, latest updateSee more at Seedbed: John Walton: Interpreting the Creation StoryCheck out Inspiring Philosophy too: (1) InspiringPhilosophy - YouTube

  • Sep 10, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

    Episode 135: Louis Markos: What is Classical Christian Education and Why Does it Matter Today?

    Louis Markos is Professor in English at Houston Christian University, where he holds the Robert H. Ray Chair in Humanities.At Houston Christian University (where he has taught since 1991), Markos offers courses in poetry, including Victorian Poetry and Prose, 17th-century Poetry and Prose, Mythology, Epic and Film. He also teaches classes on Ancient Greece and Rome for HBU’s Honors College along with courses on C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien and the Classics.This wonderful new book is available here:Passing the Torch: An Apology for Classical Christian Education: Amazon.co.uk: Markos, Louis: 9781514011300: Books

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