Faith, growth, and basketball— professional basketball player Matt Costello sits down with Island Director Tommy Sewall to discuss his time in the NBA, playing basketball overseas, and challenges and growth in his Christian faith.

WOL154 - A Life of Faith in Extreme Action Sports with Emily Durham

Sep 6th, 2019 21m 52s

In this episode of the Word of Life Podcast, Island Director Tommy Sewall chats with X Games gold medalist and American Ninja Warrior Emily Durham about ministry, wakeboarding, and how her identity in Christ keeps her grounded.

WOL153 - The Life Story of Julia Tuason

Jul 5th, 2019 53m 18s

Second-year student Julia Tuason sits down with us this week to share her journey of struggle, faith, and how Christ's love has changed her entire life's direction.

WOL152 - Future of Word of Life through the Lens of Leaders with Eric Messer

Jun 21st, 2019 39m 16s

In this episode Jonathan sits down with Eric Messer, the Executive Dean of Student and Guest Experiences. Eric and Jonathan cover topics such as student experiences and scholarship work programs to campus updates such as our athletic programs,

WOL151 - The captivating story of Vietnam Veteran Winfred Phillips - Part 2

Jun 7th, 2019 39m 19s

History books tells us about the Vietnam War, landing on the Moon, John F. Kennedy, etc. but these topics are ever so close to Phillips as he lived in it and through it. This is a gripping true story of the Vietnam War through the lens of a man

WOL150 - The captivating story of Vietnam Veteran Winfred Phillips - Part 1

May 24th, 2019 49m 2s

History books tells us about the Vietnam War, John F. Kennedy, etc. but these topics are ever so close to Phillips as he lived in it and through it. This is a gripping true story of the Vietnam War through the lens of a man who survived it agai

WOL149 - The How To: An effective Quiet Time and Accountability discipline with Tom Phillips

May 10th, 2019 36m 36s

New York Bible Institute’s Campus Pastor, Tom Phillips, shares with us on the discipline needed to have an effective Quiet Time, prayer life, evangelistic outreach and so much more. Tom gives practical steps that you can begin to take today to

WOL148 - A testimony of God’s unfailing love in the midst of tragedy with Karen Smith

May 3rd, 2019 1h 4m

Last week we heard from the New York Bible Institute’s Dean of Women, Karen Smith, as she discussed the structure behind having an effective Quiet Time. After getting a snippet of her testimony, Jonathan decided to bring her in to share her ful

WOL147 - The How To: An effective Quiet Time and Accountability structure with Karen Smith

Apr 26th, 2019 50m 8s

New York Bible Institute’s Dean of Women, Karen Smith, shares with us on how to have an effective Quiet Time that’s meaningful even on the days you don’t feel up to it. Also, Karen dives into what accountability looks like through both being he

WOL146 - Last days of Jesus with Tom Davis - Part 2

Apr 19th, 2019 1h 10m

Join Dr. Tom Davis and Jonathan Phillips as they dive into the 2nd and last part of this series as they detail the crucifixion of Jesus, the 7 sayings of Jesus while on the cross, the significance of Jesus’ burial and timing, and the resurrecti

WOL145 - Last days of Jesus with Tom Davis - Part 1

Apr 12th, 2019 53m 31s

Join Dr. Tom Davis and Jonathan Phillips as they dive into this first episode specifying in detail the Triumphant Entry, the arrest and trials of Jesus, the scourging of Jesus and the walk down the Via Dolorosa. Warning: Details relating to the

WOL144 - Faith or Fear? Evangelism with Sam Frey

Apr 5th, 2019 46m 59s

In this podcast Sam Frey explains to us the reasoning as to why, how, and when to witness. The thought of witnessing to someone else motivate you or send you into a fearful panic? This is a podcast on how we can turn fear into faith! Sam, for d

WOL143 - End Times with Dr. Tom Davis Part 8 – The Final Chapter

Mar 29th, 2019 53m 20s

Join Dr. Tom Davis and Jonathan Phillips in the final installment to this End Times series as they discuss the Great White Throne Judgment that will take place for those that do not believe in Jesus and the final part of the discussion living e

WOL142 - End Times with Dr. Tom Davis Part 7 - The Second Coming and The Millennial Reign

Mar 22nd, 2019 58m 14s

Buckle up on your horse as we are coming back with Jesus on His second coming. Today Dr. Tom Davis and Jonathan Phillips discuss the exciting topics of Jesus’ second coming and the millennial reign or 1,000 years.

WOL141 - End Times with Dr. Tom Davis Part 6 – The last 3 ½ years of the Tribulation

Mar 15th, 2019 57m 7s

Within the tribulation, the last 3 ½ years are the worst. Listen in as Dr. Tom Davis and Jonathan Phillips discuss the events in detail within this time period. Holding a pre-trib view, we as believers of Jesus Christ will not be here on Earth

WOL140 - Dan Meers aka “KC Wolf”

Mar 8th, 2019 59m 24s

Kansas City Chiefs Mascot Ever wonder who’s behind the costume at an amusement park or the one acting crazy at a sporting event? Well…meet Dan Meers the person behind the Kansas City Chiefs KC Wolf mascot. Meers is the mascot that all other mas

WOL139 - End Times Prophecy with Dr. Tom Davis Part 5: Midpoint to the Tribulation

Mar 1st, 2019 37m 50s

In part 5 of this series we listen in as Dr. Davis finishes up taking us through the Tribulation. If you weren't able to listen to the first four parts of this series or even the first part of the tribulation , we recommend you go back and lis

WOL138 - End Times Prophecy with Dr. Tom Davis Part 4: The First Three and a Half Years of the Tribulation

Feb 22nd, 2019 44m 12s

In part 4 of this series we listen in as Dr. Davis takes us through the first three and a half years of the Tribulation. If you haven't been able to listen to the first three parts of this series, we recommend you go back and listen to them as

WOL137 - End Times Prophecy with Dr. Tom Davis Part 3 : The Judgement, The Marriage and The Invasion

Feb 15th, 2019 55m 7s

In this packed out episode we continue with the progression of End Times bringing us to The Judgment Seat of Christ, Marriage Supper of the Lamb, and the Invasion of Israel. Dr. Davis provides us with a detailed look into each one of these even

WOL136 - End Times Prophecy with Dr. Tom Davis Part 2 : Church Age to Rapture

Feb 8th, 2019 45m 15s

In this episode we go into detail about the signs of the times, when will the rapture take place, what prophecies are left to fulfill before the rapture can happen. Listen in as Dr. Davis goes into detail as to the explanation of a twinkling of

WOL135 - End Times Prophecy with Dr. Tom Davis Part 1 : Jews, Gentiles, and Pentecost

Feb 1st, 2019 43m 25s

In this Part 1 series of the End Times Prophecy with Dr. Tom Davis we take an in-depth look at how both Jews and Gentiles perceive Jesus as Messiah and their roles in the End Times. What happened at Pentecost, why should we care about Israel an

WOL134 - Helping Hands Foreign Missions with Kevin Ross

Jan 25th, 2019 37m 24s

Both myself and co-host Brian Baker from the Multiply sit down with Kevin Ross the president of Helping Hands Foreign Missions to discuss the need for both churches and youth to get involved in missions. Kevin helps us understand a simple and e

WOL133 - Angels and Demons Part 3 : Demons: A biblically based perspective with Alex Konya

Jan 18th, 2019 41m 19s

In this Part 3 series of Angels and Demons we sit down with Author Alex Konya as he answers questions related to his book, "Demons : A biblically based perspective." Within this podcast we learn what demon possession really means according to s

WOL132 - Angels & Demons Part 2 : Satan's attack on our youth today with Brian Baker

Jan 11th, 2019 54m 37s

As this series continues, we sit down with Brian Baker to discuss how Satan is attacking and deceiving our youth today. What are our students doing to make it easier for Satan to deceive? Why do so many young people doubt their salvation? How c

WOL131 - Angels and Demons Part 1 with Dr. Tom Davis

Jan 4th, 2019 51m 47s

In this 6 part series on Angels and Demons we first start the series off with our good friend Dr. Tom Davis who sets the foundation on what are angels and demons, when did they come into existence, are haunted homes actually real and so much mo