Between Faith & Reason with Dr. Jeff Lawrence

From Religion to Relationship: Greg Hurley’s Journey to Abiding in Christ

What does it truly mean to move from knowing about Jesus to abiding in Christ? In this powerful Christian faith testimony, Greg Hurley shares his journey from routine church attendance and biblical knowledge to a life transformed by radical surrender to the Holy Spirit. A husband, father, and businessman, Greg believed in Jesus, faithfully served, and even read the entire Bible — yet he sensed something was missing in his relationship with God. In 2022, a life-threatening medical crisis — a burst appendix that led to emergency hospitalization — became the turning point in his spiritual growth. In a moment of desperation, God taught him dependence. Faith shifted from information to formation. Religion became a relationship. This episode explores: 1. The difference between intellectual belief and abiding in Christ 2. What radical surrender and daily dying to self really look like 3. How the Holy Spirit transforms marriage, fatherhood, and leadership 4. Moving from spiritual dryness to authentic Christian living If you’ve ever felt spiritually stuck, spiritually dry, or wondered how to truly put God first in everyday life, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. Discover what happens when faith becomes more than a label — and becomes your life.

"The Spirit of Christmas" by Cynthia Ruchti

As we approach the start of the holiday season with Thanksgiving and look forward to celebrating the birth of our Lord with Christmas, Jeff sits down with award-winning author Cynthia Ruchti to discuss her new book, "The Spirit of Christmas." When we think of the first Christmas, we often focus on the wide-eyed young mother and her faithful fiancé, on tattered shepherds and singing angels and road-weary wise men. But the Holy Spirit was there–and just as He hovered over the waters in the beginning, He hovers over every page of the Christmas story. You can find Cynthia online at CynthiaRuchti.com [https://CynthiaRuchti.com], and The Spirit of Christmas is available for purchase on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Christmas-Discovering-Presence-Throughout/dp/0800772806].

Parenting with Doug Campbell, Ministry Team Senior Coordinator at ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International)

Today, Jeff sits down with Doug Campbell, who serves as the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), where he leads initiatives that help schools strengthen biblical worldview formation, spiritual formation, and home-school partnerships. Doug and Jeff discuss parenting, not the picture-perfect filtered version, but the real thing. The moments when frustration rises quicker than we expected. The exhaustion that sneaks up on us, the nagging fear that we're not doing enough.

"A Strange New World" Discussion on Carl Trueman's Book: Special Guest Jeremy Woods

Jeff sits down with the Senior Associate pastor of Winter Garden's First Baptist to discuss Carl Trueman's book, "A Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution. Jeremy Woods  Jeremy has been in ministry since he was in college. He was with Biltmore Church for over 10 years, a multi-site congregation of +8000 in Western North Carolina, where he grew up. From there, he poured four years into founding and planting a gospel-centered Church on the coast of South Carolina. A graduate of Liberty University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, he is passionate about learning, preaching, shepherding and equipping the church. His God-given purpose is to leave behind a legacy of faith. Winter Garden's First Baptist At FBC Winter Garden, we are one church in multiple locations, united in mission and heart. Each campus offers a welcoming environment, biblical teaching, and opportunities to connect with others as we grow in faith together. No matter which campus you attend, you’ll find a place to belong. Foundation Academy Foundation Academy, a private Christian school in Winter Garden, FL, partners with families and the church to build a firm foundation for life through Christ-centered education. At Foundation Academy, we perceive the education of a child as a life-long process. A process that needs the right foundation set in place so as the child grows, they can thrive beyond any circumstance or adversity. We see it as an educational experience that lasts a lifetime and is comprised of four pillars Faith [https://www.foundationacademy.net/student-life/private-christian-education/], Academics [https://www.foundationacademy.net/academics/], Fine Arts [https://www.foundationacademy.net/student-life/arts/] and Athletics. [https://]

Special Episode: The Tragic Loss of Charlie Kirk: "Light More Lamps"

The tragic death of Charlie Kirk has shaken the country to its core. In many ways, it can cause one to think about how a person, particularly a believer, shares and expresses their faith, beliefs, and ideas. In this special episode, Jeff shares his thoughts on the loss of a remarkable young man who impacted Generation X, and how, as believers, we can respond.