forgotten wisdom: jesus the bridegroom for a new generation
Disappointed by a lack of passion and authenticity in your Christian community? Craving deeper intimacy in your own relationship with God but unsure of how to pursue it? In this talk based on her book This is My Beloved, Lisa offers new ideas for intimacy with Jesus drawn from his role as the bridegroom of the church, spiritual wisdom we have forgotten as modern believers. (40 min.)
Julia A. J. Foote and the power of God’s word
Based on Lisa’s book This is My Beloved, this short talk on nineteenth-century African-American evangelist Julia A. J. Foote reveals how Foote’s encounters with the Bible transformed her into a confident and effective preacher, despite significant obstacles to her ministry. (19 min.)
pReaching to the masses: george whitefield and the public humanities
Ever wonder how academic scholars discover unique, hard-to-access life stories and writings and make them available to readers? In this talk, Lisa shares how she made world-renowned revivalist George Whitefield come alive through his own words and experiences in her book Hammer & Fire. (38 min.)
overcoming challenges to make a difference
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Lisa shares the surprising stories of two women of the Bible whose courage and passion enable them to rise above their own challenges and make a difference in their communities and culture, drawn from her book Godly Character(s). (38 min.)
Persevering Passion: Sustaining Spiritual Zeal Over a Lifetime
The challenges and heartbreaks of life can often chip away at our spiritual passion. How can we maintain our love for God and others over the decades? In this talk on her book Hammer & Fire, Lisa shares helpful suggestions for sustaining passionate faith from the life of eighteenth-century revivalist George Whitefield. (40 min.)
“Traveling texts”: george Whitefield’s 1740 new england preaching tour
Tips for successful ministry are revealed in this look at English revivalist George Whitefield’s six-week preaching tour through the towns of colonial New England as recorded in his personal journal, based on Lisa’s book Hammer & Fire. (20 min.)
the power of female friendship
Friends for fifty years, Sarah Osborn and Susanna Anthony model how to share special moments and connect deeply in times of joy and sorrow in this peek into their intimate letters. The talk is based on Lisa’s book This is My Beloved. (20 min.)
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