Conversations About Life

I talk with people about things that are interesting to me and them. Normally the conversation topics are about the things of life, relationships, meaning, religion, and stuff like that.

Today’s Generation and Culture w/ Jonny and Ellie

My daughter, Ellie, and her husband Jonny talk with me about what today's culture and generation is like.  We talk about the pros, cons and opportunities. Jonny and Ellie Ellie's YouTube channel is: Lazy Rehab If you use a podcast app, like iTunes, please give a review of Conversations About Life.

06-03
01:10:17

Conversion from Judaism to Christianity w/ Jerry Willick

Jerry grew up in a nominal Jewish family but has since then converted to Christianity and is active in the Roman Catholic tradition.  We enjoy a cup of coffee and talk about Jerry's conversion, and some of the differences between Catholicism and Protestantism. Jerry Willick If you use a podcast app, like iTunes, please give a review of Conversations About Life.

04-22
48:11

A Pastor w/ Richard Harmon

Mr Harmon recounts his career as a pastor and then we talk about various things like, confidence in the Christian faith, understanding of Genesis 1, evangelism and ecumenicalism.  I appreciate Mr Harmon's love for God and his life of service.  Mr Harmon is currently pastoring at Mitchell First Baptist Church in Mitchell, IL. Richard Harmon If you use a podcast app, like iTunes, please give a review of Conversations About Life.

04-15
01:22:21

The Sense of God’s Presence w/ Sandy

Sandy enjoys horses, she is an artist, and her life changed dramatically around 12 years ago.  Now she has a sense of God's presence and lives in a relationship with God. Sandy If you use a podcast app, like iTunes, please give a review of Conversations About Life.

04-08
01:04:56

Engaging with Others, Both Inside and Outside the Christian Faith w/ Nevin

I enjoyed a conversation with Nevin and getting his thoughts on some things I've been thinking about, namely reaching out to others who are different than me.  I appreciate Nevin's perspective. Nevin's a pastor/elder in Missouri. Nevin Rockport Baptist Church If you use a podcast app, like iTunes, please give a review of Conversations About Life.

04-01
01:07:52

Roman Catholics Experiencing the Holy Spirit w/ Pat and Gloria

Pat and Gloria are friends and of a different Christian tradition than me.  I'm Protestant, and Pat and Gloria are Roman Catholic.  They share how they went from being religious to knowing Jesus in a personal way. Pat and Gloria If you use a podcast app, like iTunes, please give a review of Conversations About Life.

03-25
53:06

The Reputation of the Church – Anti-(fill in the blank), or Inclusion and Love w/ Joe

Joe is a sports journalist.  His personality is such that he tends to push back against problems that he sees among fellow Christians.  We have a conversation about Evangelicals and their alignment with President Trump, stance against homosexuality, abortion, etc. Joe If you use a podcast app, like iTunes, please give a review of Conversations About Life.

03-18
01:05:50

Seeking God with the Bible w/ Francesc

Francesc is a young woman who enjoys climbing, is studying computer science in Germany, and enjoys talking about Jesus. Francesca

10-03
01:15:54

Honest conversations with former atheists and skeptics who are now Christians w/ Jana

Jana is an apologist and the host of ex-skeptic podcast, where former atheists and ex-skeptics tell their stories. Jana's website exskeptic.org Jana

09-26
01:14:28

Enjoying People w/ Mac

Mac just turned 80.  He enjoys contra dancing, pickle ball, and volunteering at the zoo, and being around happy people. Mac

09-23
39:33

Freedom from Sin w/ Ed

Ed is director of Men's Ministry at Healing Hearts International.  We talk about gaining freedom from sin. healinghearts.org Will and Ed

09-12
01:07:52

St Louis w/ Stuart of KMOX

Stuart lets me ask him a bunch of questions about St. Louis. Stuart

09-05
59:51

Jesus’ Return w/ Jay

Jay has a post millennieal view of escatology.  Jay gives a very good overview of his viewpoint and then I ask him some questions about it. Jay

08-29
01:35:20

Catching Up at 90 Years Old w/ Aunt Elsie

My Aunt was a guest in 2019, but a lot has happened since then.  My Aunt had a fall that changed her way of life and the things she is able to do.  We talk about that and about still experiencing the joy of the Lord. Elsie's previous conversation from 2019 - https://willjackson.com/aunt-elsie-a-life-impacted-by-god/

08-22
32:25

Peace in Life w/ John

John works as a welder and enjoys riding motorcycles.  John values peace and we talk about it. John

08-15
51:51

Transparency, Sin, Resting in God w/ John

John is a husband, dad, and in the middle of transitioning with his family into a fix-it-upper with some land around it.  We talk about overcoming secrect sin, transparency, and resting in God.  We also talk about mold and some health issues John's family has struggled with. John

08-08
01:22:01

Rock Climbing, Tragedy, Providence w/ Norm

Norm has been rock climbing since the 70's.  He has experienced the tragic fall and death of a rock climbing partner.  Norm talks about recovering from that and seeing God's providence. Norm

08-01
01:11:03

Spiritual Beliefs, Influences, Sports w/ Brandon

Brandon enjoys bowling, as well as soccer and other sports.  We talk about spiritual beliefs, Christianity, the future, influences, and a book I recently read called, "The Cure: What If God Isn't Who You Think He Is and Neither Are You?" Brandon

07-25
48:48

The Problem of Pain, Animal Suffering, Moral and Natural Evil w/ Alex

Alex, educated in philosophy, talks about the philosophical problem of evil, or the problem of pain, as well as animal suffering.  We talk about both the existential, as well as the emotional problem of evil, and practial help for experiencing suffering. Alex

07-18
01:36:34

The Foundation of Morality, Confidence or Lack Thereof in Theism and the Christian Story w/ Dan

Dan is knowledgeable of the Old Testament in particular and of Christianity as well.  Dan was a Christian but his faith has since fallen away.  We discuss the foundation of morality, and we talk about Christianity. Dan

07-11
01:23:15

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