024: 3 Things Every Person Needs
Adam Hamilton explores three essentials everyone needs: saying yes to Jesus as a friend, cultivating meaningful relationships, and living out faith in the workplace. Through personal stories and biblical wisdom, Adam offers practical guidance for navigating our “friendship recession” while providing a simple prayer that can transform your spiritual journey: “Yes, Lord.”
023: The 7 Statements That Changed the World
Adam Hamilton unpacks Jesus’s seven profound “I AM” statements from the Gospel of John. By connecting these declarations to God’s divine name revealed to Moses, Adam illuminates how Jesus used powerful metaphors—bread, light, gate, shepherd, resurrection, way, and vine—to reveal his identity and offer spiritual nourishment, guidance, protection, and hope to all seekers.
022: A Life Redeemed: Overcoming Addiction, Prison, and Family Trauma
A raw, honest conversation about transformation from the depths of addiction and imprisonment to finding peace through faith. One man shares his journey through family trauma, drug dependency, and multiple prison sentences before discovering hope in Christ. An inspiring testament to the power of redemption that speaks to anyone questioning if their past can be overcome.
021: Does Everything Happen for a Reason?
When life’s hardest moments leave us questioning where God is, this episode offers a lifeline of hope without sacrificing intellectual honesty. Whether you’re wrestling with doubt, seeking deeper understanding, or supporting someone through grief, this conversation provides language and perspective to make sense of faith when life seems senseless.
020: Scalpel or Chainsaw? A Biblical Approach to Cutting Waste in Government
In this eye-opening episode of Making Sense of Faith, Adam Hamilton explores two powerful Hebrew words and unpacks how these ancient concepts speak directly to today’s heated debates about government spending and social programs.
019: Cut Off Our Hands? The Message of Jesus
In this thought-provoking episode of Making Sense of Faith, Adam Hamilton tackles one of the most perplexing aspects of Jesus’s teachings: those moments when his words seem impossibly harsh or difficult to follow. Through real-life examples and historical context, Adam offers a fresh perspective that makes these challenging teachings not only understandable but also deeply meaningful for our lives today.
018: When Cancer Strikes Twice: Lessons on Life and Faith When Times are Tough
Join Adam Hamilton as Matt Stewart shares how dual cancer diagnoses transformed his family’s approach to faith and living. Discover the powerful “all the things” philosophy that keeps them embracing each day despite uncertainty, and find hope for your own journey through life’s toughest challenges.
017: What Did Jesus ACTUALLY Teach?
Contrary to popular belief, Jesus spoke about the Kingdom of God four times more often than love. In just 15 minutes, Adam unpacks this profound concept that Gordon Fee calls essential: “You are zero on Jesus if you miss the Kingdom of God.” Discover how this ancient teaching offers practical wisdom for navigating your daily choices and finding greater purpose in our complex world.
016: Are All Non-Christians Really Going to Hell?
In this powerful episode of Making Sense of Faith, Adam Hamilton tackles one of Christianity’s most challenging questions: “Are all non-Christians really going to hell?” With his signature blend of intellectual depth and pastoral compassion, Adam explores different Christian perspectives on salvation, eternal life, and God’s boundless mercy.
015: A Love Letter from Auschwitz: Herb Kohn’s Story of Survival and Hope
In this powerful episode of Making Sense of Faith, Adam Hamilton sits down with Holocaust survivor Herb Kohn, whose journey from Nazi-occupied Europe to becoming a Kansas City legal legend spans over eight decades. Through intimate storytelling and profound reflection, this conversation reveals how faith, resilience, and love can persist even in humanity’s darkest moments.
