Byron Johnson joins NAE President Walter Kim to unpack surprising and hopeful findings emergingfrom the Global Flourishing Study, a groundbreaking international research project he leads in collaboration with Harvard University and others. Together, they explore how flourishing is being measured across the world and why it matters now more than ever — for people of faith, for the Church and for the future of society.

In their conversation, they explore:

• What makes the Global Flourishing Study a truly unprecedented effort;
• Why flourishing is about more than just health and wealth — it’s also about purpose, relationships and faith;
• How the Church plays a vital role in shaping holistic well-being; and
• How the Bible offers a compelling vision of what it means to thrive.

Resources

• Full conversation with Byron Johnson on YouTube 
• For further study, see Ezekiel 47, John 7 and Revelation 22
• Global Flourishing Study
• “More God, Less Crime: Why Faith Matters and How it Could Matter More,” by Byron Johnson
• “The Faith Factor and Social Welfare: Evidence, Practice, Policy,” by Byron Johnson (coming in December 2025)
• Moving Society From “Me” to “We,” NAE podcast with Robert Putnam and Shaylyn Romney Garrett
• “Faith That Flourishes,” by Walter Kim in Evangelicals magazine

Sheila Wise Rowe, a counselor, spiritual director and author of “Healing Leadership Trauma,” joins this episode of Today’s Conversation podcast to explore the transformational power of rest — and why God’s rhythms for our lives are so different from the world’s relentless demands.

While our culture tends to measure value by output, the gospel offers a rich vision of rest as a practice that nurtures emotional, spiritual and communal flourishing. In this conversation, NAE President Walter Kim and Sheila Wise Rowe discuss:

• Why rest is central to the gospel;
• How to recognize signs of emotional and spiritual overdrive;
• Rhythms of rest woven throughout Scripture; and
• How God’s design for rest frees us.

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Find the show Notes: http://www.nae.org/wiserowepodcast

What if the gospel is more vast, beautiful and multidimensional than we could ever imagine? Renowned New Testament scholar Dr. Craig Keener joins Today's Conversation podcast to deepen our understanding of what Jesus meant by the “good news,” how the early Christians received it, and how it transformed not just individual lives — but entire communities.

While the gospel is often framed primarily in terms of the forgiveness of sins — a foundational and essential truth — it doesn’t stop there. In this theological rich conversation, NAE President Walter Kim and Dr. Craig Keener explore the far-reaching implications of the gospel, including:

*Why the gospel is not just about personal salvation, but also about community renewal;

*How followers of Jesus are invited to participate in God’s redemptive work in the world;

*A call for today’s Church to reflect more fully the vision and mission of Jesus; and

*How a deeper understanding of the gospel inspires us to live with greater purpose and hope.

Today’s Conversation is a podcast of the National Association of Evangelicals. Listen on your favorite podcast app.

Show notes here: https://www.nae.org/craig-keener-gospel-good-news-new-testament-jesus-todays-conversation-podcast/

Watch the Interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pXYdarJtc0

This episode was sponsored by World Vision: http://WorldVision.org/nextgen25

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Michael Cerna, CEO of Accord Network, joins Today’s Conversation podcast, hosted by NAE President Walter Kim, to delve into these issues and more. In this episode, they also discuss:

• How the foreign aid freeze impacts Christian nonprofits that do not receive federal funding;
• What responsibilities governments have in caring for vulnerable people and enacting justice;
• Examples of faith and government collaboration in the Bible; and
• How Jesus’ perseverance in the face of adversity inspires hope.

Show Notes: https://www.nae.org/michael-cerna-faith-and-hope-amidst-crisis/

As our country grapples with such high levels of conflict, NAE President Walter Kim and Amanda Ripley, author of “High Conflict” and co-founder of Good Conflict, dive into how conflicts escalate, the psychology behind heated disagreements, and practical steps to transform high conflict into good conflict.

You’ll also hear them discuss:

• The factors that fuel high conflict in relationships and society;
• Actionable steps to take in high-conflict moments, such as on an airplane or polling station;
• Biblical examples of navigating high-conflict situations; and
• How to enter into productive conflict through vulnerability and humility.

Find the Show Notes Here: https://www.nae.org/aripleypodcast/ ‎

In this episode, NAE President Walter Kim and John Inazu, a constitutional lawyer and professor of law and religion at Washington University, offer insights into building meaningful connections with others in pursuit of the common good, including:

• How to model engagement rooted in hope;
• The translation work needed to find common ground;
• How the theological understanding of forgiveness shapes our interactions; and
• Why it requires faith to both engage and to disengage.

Show notes: https://www.nae.org/jinazupodcast

Much has been said about our increasingly polarized society. It seems we are becoming more entrenched in particular ideologies and less capable of understanding others. But are we as polarized as we think we are?Tim Dixon, co-founder of More in Common, joins Today’s Conversation to discuss what we do have in common, and how we can find more in common with others.

In this conversation, NAE President Walter Kim and Tim Dixon discuss findings from More in Common's report, "Promising Revelations: Undoing the False Impressions of America's Faithful." The research sheds light on common misperceptions about communities of faith in America, including evangelicals.

You'll also hear them discuss:

*Where these misperceptions come from and what's at stake if they continue to be believed;

*What can be done to build bridges and find unity;

*How small moments of connection can shift perspectives; and

*Why this work is especially worthwhile for followers of Jesus.

Show notes: NAE.org/dixonpodcast

#difficultconversations #polarization #moreincommon #peacemakers

Riad Kassis, international director of Langham Partnership, shares how living in the Middle East has shaped his faith and reflects on his experience at the most recent Lausanne Gathering in Seoul, South Korea.

You’ll also hear NAE President Walter Kim and Riad discuss:

• Why theological resources for and by Majority World pastors is vital for the Church;
• What biblical truths about persecution can reshape our minds and hearts;
• Why justice is a matter of great importance to Christians in conflict areas; and
• How we can stand with our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world.

Show Notes : https://www.nae.org/kassispodcast/