The Word of Life Podcast

Faith, growth, and basketball— professional basketball player Matt Costello sits down with Island Director Tommy Sewall to discuss his time in the NBA, playing basketball overseas, and challenges and growth in his Christian faith.

In this episode of the Word of Life Podcast, Island Director Tommy Sewall chats with X Games gold medalist and American Ninja Warrior Emily Durham about ministry, wakeboarding, and how her identity in Christ keeps her grounded.

Second-year student Julia Tuason sits down with us this week to share her journey of struggle, faith, and how Christ's love has changed her entire life's direction.

In this episode Jonathan sits down with Eric Messer, the Executive Dean of Student and Guest Experiences. Eric and Jonathan cover topics such as student experiences and scholarship work programs to campus updates such as our athletic programs, academic programs, health and security components and the master plan for the Word of Life Bible Institute property. If you have been considering the Word of Life Bible Institute as your next step in your educational journey, then this podcast gives you much insight as to what’s happening currently and what’s coming soon.

History books tells us about the Vietnam War, landing on the Moon, John F. Kennedy, etc. but these topics are ever so close to Phillips as he lived in it and through it. This is a gripping true story of the Vietnam War through the lens of a man who survived it against all odds and can only be chalked up to a miracle.

History books tells us about the Vietnam War, John F. Kennedy, etc. but these topics are ever so close to Phillips as he lived in it and through it. This is a gripping true story of the Vietnam War through the lens of a man who survived it against all odds and can only be chalked up to a miracle.

New York Bible Institute’s Campus Pastor, Tom Phillips, shares with us on the discipline needed to have an effective Quiet Time, prayer life, evangelistic outreach and so much more. Tom gives practical steps that you can begin to take today to help you on your walk with Jesus.

Last week we heard from the New York Bible Institute’s Dean of Women, Karen Smith, as she discussed the structure behind having an effective Quiet Time. After getting a snippet of her testimony, Jonathan decided to bring her in to share her full story with us. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry but most of all you’ll see the love of Jesus in and through Karen’s story that perhaps you may be able to relate too as well.

New York Bible Institute’s Dean of Women, Karen Smith, shares with us on how to have an effective Quiet Time that’s meaningful even on the days you don’t feel up to it. Also, Karen dives into what accountability looks like through both being held accountable and keeping someone else accountable.

Join Dr. Tom Davis and Jonathan Phillips as they dive into the 2nd and last part of this series as they detail the crucifixion of Jesus, the 7 sayings of Jesus while on the cross, the significance of Jesus’ burial and timing, and the resurrection and appearances to others. Warning: Details relating to the crucifixion of Jesus and the history of Roman capital punishment within this podcast are in deep detail and may be disturbing for some listeners.

Join Dr. Tom Davis and Jonathan Phillips as they dive into this first episode specifying in detail the Triumphant Entry, the arrest and trials of Jesus, the scourging of Jesus and the walk down the Via Dolorosa. Warning: Details relating to the scourging of Jesus and the history behind scourging within this podcast are in deep detail and may be disturbing for some listeners.

In this podcast Sam Frey explains to us the reasoning as to why, how, and when to witness. The thought of witnessing to someone else motivate you or send you into a fearful panic? This is a podcast on how we can turn fear into faith! Sam, for decades, has been evangelizing throughout New York City and other parts of the country as well as overseas and lends us his thoughts and experiences to the absolute need for spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Join Dr. Tom Davis and Jonathan Phillips in the final installment to this End Times series as they discuss the Great White Throne Judgment that will take place for those that do not believe in Jesus and the final part of the discussion living eternal in Heaven. Will we as Christians be present during the Great White Throne Judgment and do we know what heaven is going to look like? What will we do there? These are just a few of the many questions that are answered in this final chapter.

Buckle up on your horse as we are coming back with Jesus on His second coming. Today Dr. Tom Davis and Jonathan Phillips discuss the exciting topics of Jesus’ second coming and the millennial reign or 1,000 years.

Within the tribulation, the last 3 ½ years are the worst. Listen in as Dr. Tom Davis and Jonathan Phillips discuss the events in detail within this time period. Holding a pre-trib view, we as believers of Jesus Christ will not be here on Earth while these events are taking place but it is vital that we share our faith with those today as Jesus’ return is near.

Kansas City Chiefs Mascot (Ever wonder who’s behind the costume at an amusement park or the one acting crazy at a sporting event? Well…meet Dan Meers the person behind the Kansas City Chiefs KC Wolf mascot. Meers is the mascot that all other mascots look up to for inspiration as he is the longest active mascot within the National Football League. Today Meers takes off the mask and we learn what his real character is in Jesus Christ and the motivation to persevere after his major fall from a stunt gone wrong. Buy the Book @ www.danmeers.org

In part 5 of this series we listen in as Dr. Davis finishes up taking us through the Tribulation.  If you weren't able to listen to the first four parts of this series or even the first part of the tribulation , we recommend you go back and listen to them as they are packed with amazing truths from God's word. Here are some resources that Dr. Davis suggest. In this order of “immediate helpfulness”: A study Bible: Ryrie Study Bible NIV Study Bible Nelson’s Study Bible A Bible Dictionary: Zondervan’s Pictorial Bible Dictionary An Exhaustive Concordance (for the version of the Bible you prefer) such as: Strong’s Young’s A word study book such as Vine’s Expository Dictionary of NT Words A general commentary such as The Bible Knowledge Commentary (two volumes, OT & NT) edited by Walvoord. An in-depth commentary (The Expositor’s Bible Commentary edited by Frank Gaebelein).

In part 4 of this series we listen in as Dr. Davis takes us through the first three and a half years of the Tribulation. If you haven't been able to listen to the first three parts of this series, we recommend you go back and listen to them as they are packed with amazing truths from God's word.

In this packed out episode we continue with the progression of End Times bringing us to The Judgment Seat of Christ, Marriage Supper of the Lamb, and the Invasion of Israel. Dr. Davis provides us with a detailed look into each one of these events and how it relates to both believers of Christ and non-believers. 

In this episode we go into detail about the signs of the times, when will the rapture take place, what prophecies are left to fulfill before the rapture can happen. Listen in as Dr. Davis goes into detail as to the explanation of a twinkling of an eye and what will happen the moment we meet King Jesus in the clouds. This is a podcast that will leave you shouting for joy and excited to share with your friends and family!