All Things New

Bob Thune is joined by Tom Sommerville and Merlyn Klaus to tell the story of Sean Barrett, an Omaha man who was serving a 60-year sentence for murdering his wife. After coming to faith in Christ in jail, Sean spent the rest of his life growing in faith and serving as a missionary to other inmates at Tecumseh State Correctional Institution. As they reflect on Sean’s life and sudden death in 2026, Bob, Tom, and Merlyn consider the transforming power of grace, the unseen work of God behind prison walls, and what it means to see wherever God has placed us as a mission field.

Bob Thune is joined by Will Walker to discuss Why Do Protestants Convert? by Brad Littlejohn and Chris Castaldo. Together they explore some of the psychological, theological, and sociological reasons behind the trend of Protestant conversion to Roman Catholicism or Eastern Orthodoxy. They discuss the weaknesses of modern American evangelicalism, the importance of recovering historic Protestantism, and why Christians should do more than get their theology from YouTube.

Bob Thune is joined by Hunter Beaumont and Kevin Cawley for a wide-ranging “Soul Brothers” conversation about some of the biggest shifts happening in the church and culture. They discuss the changing landscape of seminary education, including the decline of mainline seminaries and the rise of online learning and counseling programs. They also touch on "AI Twins," The Gospel Coalition’s decision to draw a line against AI-assisted writing and Bryan Johnson’s ongoing quest to defeat death.

Dusty White rejoins Bob Thune to discuss Dusty’s recent sabbatical and the value of intentional rest and renewal in ministry. They explore the rhythms of rest, recalibration, and reentry, reflecting on what Dusty learned about prayer, dependence on God, family, ministry, and his own patterns of worry. Together, they lay out a vision for the purpose and significance of sabbaticals for pastors.

In this Faith + Work episode of All Things New, Bob Thune and Bethany Gilbert sit down with designer and entrepreneur Ben Lueders, founder of Fruitful Design. Ben shares his vocational journey, from discovering graphic design to starting out in the field to eventually launching and leading his own business. They discuss the challenges of being a Christian in the creative industry, the difference between fine art and communication arts, and the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship.