Ravi Zacharias: Thomas F. Staley Lecture Series

Is There Not a Cause? (Part 1 of 3) Ravi Zacharias challenges Christians to not become overwhelmed by the problems of the world but instead pray and strive to meet the needs of others. Thomas F. Staley Lecture. January 11, 1984. (26:30)

Is There Not a Cost? (Part 2 of 3) Ravi Zacharias studies Nehemiah 2-4, the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, challenging Christians to persevere in their faith and the work that God calls them to despite the opposition they may face. Thomas F. Staley Lecture. January 12, 1984. (35:55)

Is There Not a Correspondence? (Part 3 of 3) Ravi Zacharias examines increasing global trends of isolation, loss of shame, and loss of reason. Thomas F. Staley Lecture Series. January 13, 1984. (33:37)

Great Mission in a Groaning World | Native American Contributions to Worship | Christian Commitment Week

Recent Features:
Great Mission in a Groaning World Associate Director for Faith Development at World Vision International Tim Dearborn expounds upon Micah 6:8 and shares about his travels in India, Rwanda, and Cambodia, calling listeners to be seekers of justice. May 17, 2005. (28:38)

Native American Contributions to Worship Member of the Swan River Cree Nation Reverend Ray Aldred shares insights into aboriginal gatherings, describing worship as a communal event, stories as central in communicating a message, and suffering as a natural part of life. November 9, 2004. (25:18)

SPU Classics:
Christian Commitment Week: Luke 8 (Part 1 of 2) Young Life Field Director Robert Mitchell shares the stories of Jesus healing Jairus’ daughter and the woman who touched Jesus’ cloak, encouraging listeners to commit their lives to loving and serving God who cares deeply for us. March 26, 1973. (26:46)

Justice and Reconciliation | Martin Luther King Jr. | Murray Marshall

Recent Features:
Justice and Reconciliation at SPU: 1942 and 2004 Associate Director of the SPU Career Development Center Susan Lane and SPU Graduate Katie Stalley share the story of a Japanese-American SPU student who spent time in a Japanese-American internment camp during WWII. February 1, 2005. (38:05)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Chapel Executive Director of the Coalition for Community Development and Renewal Reverend Aaron Haskins poses the question, “Is it possible to fulfill one’s life purpose in a single moment?” January 17, 2006. (28:12)

SPU Classics:
Romans 12:1,2 “A Living Sacrifice” (Part 1 of 3) Pastor Murray Marshall interprets the phrase “a living sacrifice” as the call to be holy and open to serving God. October 4, 1972. (30:27)

Helping others | Restoring relationships | Reasons for hope

Recent Features:
Transforming vs. Conforming Seattle University Professor of Theology Pastor Flora Wilson-Bridges comments on the Hurricane Katrina disaster response and the need for the next generation of leaders to willingly help others regardless of socioeconomic and racial differences. October 4, 2005. (18:13)

Listening for the Call of Christ Founder and coordinator of a volunteer Hutu-Tutsi reconciliation effort in Burundi and Rwanda Prosper Ndabishuriye shares his experiences during the recent civil war in those countries and the efforts taking place to restore relationships between the two tribes. October 11, 2005. (21:56)

SPU Classics:
Reasons for Our Hope Former President of the Conservative Baptist Seminary Vernon Grounds admonishes listeners to care deeply for people and events that transpire in today’s society. October 26, 1973. (32:08)

Simplicity | Think about it | Liberated in Love

Recent Features:
Simplicity: The Active and the Contemplative Life Author Laura Good shares her experiences in war-torn Nepal and how those events shaped the development of her understanding of simplicity as a spiritual discipline. January 10, 2006. (17:23)

Think About It: Getting Close to God through Study Pastor Scott Dudley argues that studying helps us better understand God, transforming our minds and lives and enabling us to better engage the culture around us. February 14, 2006. (22:22)

SPU Classics:
Liberated in Love Bonnie Barrows recounts the story of “The Good Samaritan” to illustrate the need for Christians to love God and their neighbor. February 4, 1976. (31:31)

Maleng | The Dearborns | Murphy

Recent Features:
Stories of Faith and Public Service The late King County Prosecutor Norm Maleng shares about how his Christian faith informed his decision making in the case of mass murderer Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer. October 26, 2004. (22:33)

A Reconciling Community Associate Professor of Theology Kerry Dearborn and her husband Tim discuss the need to for Christians to be deeply involved in the process of being reconciled to God and other people. February 15, 2007. (58:44)

SPU Classics:
Integrity in the Christian Church Former SPU Provost Bruce Murphy challenges the SPU community to develop a real passion for God and for the world. September 20, 1995. (20:17)

Rendleman | Spina | What is your life?

Recent Features:
Evangelicals in American Film Associate Professor of Communication Todd Rendleman, 2007 Winifred E. Weter Lecturer, examines how evangelicals are portrayed in movies. April 19, 2007. (1:45:33)

From the Inside Out: The Biblical Story in Global Perspective Professor of Christian Scriptures Frank Spina examines God’s selection of Abraham & Sarah and argues that God works through individuals in order to redeem all people. January 9, 2007. (26:50)

SPU Classics:
What Is Your Life? Missionary Margaret Brabon challenges Christians for fulfill “The Great Commission” by serving in, financially supporting, or praying for the mission field. February 24, 1982. (27:38)