The Inspiration Project

Mark Durie

Episode Description On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Mark Durie, a pastor and academic about the rise of Islam in the West and its dangers. They discuss how growing up in a deeply Christian home shaped his worldview and calling. Why after a very accomplished academic career did he feel the call to enter into pastoral ministry. They dive into the languages that have shaped how people experience reality, emotions and belief systems drawing from the research of the Acehnese language in Indonesia. Durie then discusses his extensive study into Islam following the September 11 attacks. Why there are some similarities and profound differences between Islam and Christianity, how Islam was formed as a Religion and Political structure. What are the dangers with Islam spreading rapidly in the Western World, what radical Islam is vs regular Islam and is there any difference. Plus so much more!  Episode Summary * Growing up in a deeply Christian home and how that shaped Mark’s worldview * His early life as a very accomplished academic  * How Mark became a Christian  * Why Mark felt called into Pastoral ministry  * The languages that have shaped how people experience reality, emotions and belief systems  * Why Mark studied Islam after the 9/11 attacks  * Are there any differences between radical Islam vs Regular Islam * What are the differences and similarities between Islam and Christianity * What are the dangers with Islam spreading rapidly in the Western World  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Walt Heyer

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Walt Heyer who went through gender reassignment surgery at the age of 42. They discuss why Walt decided to transition to living life as a woman, the problem with being ‘transgender’, why transgender doesn’t actually exist, what gender dysphoria is and isn’t, what are the statistics surrounding young people who want to transition, the corrupt medical industry wanting to trans your child, how to help a child suffering with gender dysphoria, why gender affirming care is dangerous, why we need to embrace God’s design, how Walt got his life back, what was Walt’s encounter with God like, and why Walt fights so hard to reveal the truth. Plus so much more! Episode Summary * Why Walt transitioned to living life as a woman at 42 * The problem with being ‘transgender’ * Why transgender doesn’t actually exist * What Gender Dysphoria is and isn’t * What the statistics say about young people wanting to transition * The corrupt medical industry wanting to trans your child * How to help a child suffering with gender dysphoria * Why Gender Affirming Care is a dangerous scam * Why we need to embrace God’s design * How Walt got his life back * What was Walt’s encounter with God like * Why Walt fights so hard to reveal the truth about gender ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Dr Andrew Browning

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Dr Andrew Browning, a Doctor who spends the majority of his time in Africa working in remote, harsh and vastly under-resourced regions. They discuss how Dr Browning became a Christian, why Dr Browning wanted to become a Doctor, his early life, why Africa spoke to Dr Browning, some inspiring stories of women whose lives Dr Browning has helped through fistula surgeries, receiving the call of God at the age of six-years-old, what missionary work is really like, why Dr Browning never wrestled with the burden of being a missionary, the story of Tensa, how faith and medical training work together to glorify God and how you can make a difference in someone’s life. Plus so much more! Episode Summary * How Dr Browning became a Christian * Why Dr Browning wanted to become a Doctor * What it was like growing up in a strict household with a military father * Why Africa specifically spoke to Dr Browning * Inspiring stories of women whose lives Dr Browning has changed through fistula surgeries * Receiving the call of God at the age of six * What missionary work really looks like * Why Dr Browning never wrestled with the call of God * The miraculous story of Tensa * How faith and medical training work together to glorify God * How you can make a difference in someone’s life * A Doctor in Africa ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Christina Dent

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Christina Dent, founder of End It For Good, an organisation dedicated to helping those impacted by the harmful effects of drugs. They discuss America’s current drug problem, how Christians should view the drug problem, how Christina became a Christian, why she became so involved in the drug epidemic debate, why some drugs are legal while others aren’t, how becoming a foster mum changed Christina’s life forever, what is the solution to drug addiction, what are the root causes of drug addiction and does prayer work with overcoming drug addiction plus so much more!  Episode Summary * The American drug problem  * How Christians should view drugs according to the Bible  * How Christina became a Christian  * Why she became so involved in the drug epidemic debate  * Why some drugs are legal while others aren’t  * How becoming a Foster Mum changed Christina’s life forever  * What is the solution for drug addiction * What are the root causes of drug addiction  * Does prayer work with overcoming drug addiction  * What did Jesus have to say about drugs * The problem with drug laws in America  * Why Christina’s personal experience with drugs will challenge you  * How you can find freedom from drugs and thrive ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Pastor Lucas Miles

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Pastor Lucas Miles about what is means for Christians to uphold the faith, why Pastor Lucas wrote Woke Jesus, what does woke mean, was Jesus woke, why Pastor Lucas pushes back against Christian nationalism, the difference between the Christian left vs the Christian right, should Christians be involved in politics, why some Christians change God’s word, who is the false Messiah destroying Christianity, how Marxism has infiltrated the Christian left, how Pastor Lucas became a Christian. Plus so much more!  Episode Summary * Why Pastor Lucas wrote Woke Jesus * What does woke mean * Was Jesus woke * Why Pastor Lucas pushes back against Christian nationalism * The differences between the Christian Left vs the Christian Right * Should Christians be involved in politics * Why some Christians have changed God’s word * Who is the false Messiah destroying Christianity today * How Marxism has infiltrated the Christian Left * How Pastor Lucas became Christian ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.