Resources by Topic: Christian Life

In February 2017, Randy Alcorn was a speaker at the Linger Conference at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas. In this video, he was a part of a panel discussing topics such as vulnerability, confessing sin, help for pastors, and much more. Others on the panel included Shane Bernard, Eric Mason, Chuck Swindoll and others. 

One of my deepest concerns is to see men, young men in particular, who have become increasingly content with doing little in life, sometimes resulting in their wives becoming their caregiver and provider and, effectively, the sole parent of their children.

Instead of a paternalistic single-story, “those-poor-ignorant-people” point of view, Christians, of all people, should view others as true equals whose lives are as complex as our own and who do not have a single story but many stories that characterize themselves, their families and their culture.

In December 2015, Randy Alcorn spoke at Biola University's Chapel in La Mirada, CA, on the subject of Biblical Stewardship. In this clip, Randy offers advice and encouragement to follow Christ for those who are graduating from school. 

In December 2015, Randy Alcorn spoke at Biola University's Chapel in La Mirada, CA, on the subject of Biblical Stewardship. In this clip, he talks about living intentionally as followers of Christ. 

In December 2015, Randy Alcorn spoke at Biola University's Chapel in La Mirada, CA, on the subject of Biblical Stewardship. In this clip, he talks about some challenges that future Christian leaders may face in this world and culture. 

Randy Alcorn answers the question, "Why is religion liberty important for Christians?" Filmed by The Gospel Coalition.

In this video clip, Randy Alcorn talks about being sent into the world to reach others for Jesus Christ. Filmed by The Gospel Coalition.

Am I Promised Health, Wealth, and Ease if I am a Christian? from Randy Alcorn on Vimeo. Randy Alcorn spoke at his home church, Good Shepherd Community Church in Boring, Oregon, on June 20-21, 2015, on whether Christians are promised we won't suffer. He follows along with Tim Keller's book, "The Reason for God". For more information, please check out Randy's book If God Is Good.

Randy Alcorn spoke at his home church, Good Shepherd Community Church in Boring, Oregon, on June 20-21, 2015. He uses the story of Joseph from the Bible to explain how God forgives us and our call to forgive others. For more information, check out Randy's book If God Is Good.

Randy Alcorn answers questions about how to give generously in light of eternity at the Generous Giving 2015 conference in Colorado Springs. In this clip, Randy shares some scripture and thoughts about suffering, living for eternity and giving. 

What is the Sabbath and what does it mean for Christians today? Former EPM staffer Julia (Stager) Mayo, with her usual depth and clarity, talks about this in an excellent 5-minute video.

In this video, former EPM staffer Julia (Stager) Mayo addresses the costs and benefits of making a habit out of reading the Bible. 

I think of our lives in terms of a dot and a line, signifying two phases. Our present life on earth is the dot. It begins. It ends. It’s brief.