Michael Easley inContext
Michael Easley inContext
Michael Easley
How to Abide in Christ in a Distracted World with Mike Tatlock
36 minutes Posted Jun 16, 2026 at 5:00 am.
Why Most Christians Don't Share Their Faith
Introducing Mike Tatlock
Why Christians Must Engage Culture
A Third Way Between Compromise and Conflict
The Church's Discipleship Problem
The World, the Flesh, and the Devil
Modern Idolatry Explained
What Does It Mean to Abide in Christ?
The Benefits of Abiding
Practical Ways to Abide Daily
Walking in the Spirit vs. Willpower
The Power of the Pause
The Paradox of the Crucified Life
Dying to Self in Everyday Life
Marriage, Leadership, and Sacrifice
Vertical Pursuit and Discipleship Resources
Ministry as an NBA Chaplain
Reaching Athletes and Students for Christ
Final Encouragement
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How can Christians remain faithful in a culture that constantly pressures them to compromise?
In this episode of Michael Easley inContext, Michael sits down with pastor, author, and Portland Trail Blazers chaplain Mike Tatlock to discuss his book A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture. Together they explore what it means to engage culture without compromising biblical truth, identify the hidden idols that compete for our hearts, and discover how abiding in Christ transforms our daily lives.
Mike shares practical wisdom for believers who want to grow spiritually, walk in the Spirit, share their faith with confidence, and develop a deeper relationship with Christ. Whether you're a pastor, parent, business professional, athlete, or simply seeking a stronger faith, this conversation offers biblical encouragement and practical next steps.
In This Episode:
-Why many Christians struggle to share their faith
-The difference between disciple-making and church attendance
-How culture shapes our hearts more than we realize
-Identifying modern idols like comfort, approval, success, and control
-What it truly means to abide in Christ
-Walking in the Spirit versus relying on willpower
-The power of slowing down and listening to God
-Why spiritual growth requires dying to self
-Biblical leadership, sacrifice, and serving others
-Ministry opportunities in sports and culture
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A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike TatlockWatch the highlights and full version of this interview on our Youtube channel.
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