Category: Issues

NPR “All Things Considered” discussion regarding attitudes among evangelicals amid current political division.

Posted on by Eric Costanzo in Issues, Jesus, Personal, Religion

Below you will find my interview with NPR's Sarah McCammon on "All Things Considered," along with fellow SBC pastor Malachi O'Brien. Our discussion was about attitudes among evangelicals after opposing op-eds in Christianity Today and Christian Post about our current political mess. Despite what the title says, Malachi and I did NOT debate but rather simply answered questions honestly and respectfully towards each other and hopefully … Continue reading NPR “All Things Considered” discussion regarding attitudes among evangelicals amid current political division. →

In Syria, this may be the last Christmas for Christian communities who’ve been there since the first century.

Posted on by Eric Costanzo in AD 0-100, Early Church, New Testament, refugees, Religion, Violence

If the U.S. fails to act, ancient Christian communities dating back to the Book of Acts might soon be deserted. Since the first mission movements of the Early Church, Assyrian (Syriac) churches have never failed to maintain a confessional Christian presence in or near their original lands. If the current crisis facing northeastern Syria worsens, … Continue reading In Syria, this may be the last Christmas for Christian communities who’ve been there since the first century. →

Podcast episode: “Finding Home in Oklahoma” feat. Senator James Lankford and Cesar Q

Posted on by Eric Costanzo in Evangelicals, immigration, Ministry, refugees

‪“If you believe you are a child of God in Jesus Christ, who can really harm you with a word?” -Cesar Q‬ Cesar and I recorded this podcast with Ali Noorani of the National Immigration Forum after our article/interview ran in Christianity today. Some snippets of Ali's interview with Senator James Lankford when we were … Continue reading Podcast episode: “Finding Home in Oklahoma” feat. Senator James Lankford and Cesar Q →