More Than a Conversation
More Than a Conversation
Patrick Conley
More than a conversation is dedicated to exploring ideas through conversing with interesting and innovative individuals. We discuss leadership, family, religion, theology, philosophy and so much more with faith-leaders, business people, authors, and whoever else may be willing to engage in more than a conversation.
#039 J. Warner Wallace, Homicide Detective, Author, Apologist
Jim Wallace returns to the show to discuss his latest book, Person of Interest. J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker and best-selling author. He continues to consult on cold-case investigations while serving as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an adjunct professor of apologetics at Biola University and a faculty member at Summit Ministries.
Jan 4, 2022
1 hr 9 min
#038 Eric Muldrow, Code Red Conversations
Eric Muldrow is the founder of Code Red Conversations. A former combat medic, Eric was a Corrections officer in a Maximum-Security Prison before working for the Las Vegas Metro Police Department as a corrections officer, Certified Police Instructor, Crisis Intervention Team Officer (Trained to assist the mentally ill), Defensive Tactics Instructor, Active Shooter Response Instructor (MACTAC), Gang Intelligence & Gang Response Officer, Terrorism Liaison Officer, and Firearms Instructor. In 2014, He retired after an over 20-year career. In 2016, Eric began speaking out publicly in response to the growing anti-police movement & many of the sometimes-questionable police/civilian confrontations. In 2018, he founded Code Red Conversation.Using the knowledge gained from years of working in many challenging environments, he seeks to spread light on the realities of Police Use of Force, as well as the issues and challenges that truly exist within the Law Enforcement field. His mission is to do his part to improve the tactics of officers and strengthen the publics' knowledge & trust in Law Enforcement.
Nov 2, 2021
1 hr 40 min
#037 J David Stephens
J. David Stephens is the second assistant General Overseer of the Church of God
Aug 26, 2021
1 hr 19 min
#036 Marcia Montenegro, ex-astrologer, founder of Christian Answers for the New Age
In this episode, we talk about new age intrusion in the church, the Enneagram, guided meditation, occultism, and much more.Marcia practiced as a professional astrologer for eight years. Marcia was involved with various New Age, occult, and Eastern beliefs and practices, including Inner Light Consciousness, Tibetan Buddhism, Zen Buddhism, Hindu teachings and meditation, and psychic development classes. During these years, she also participated in past life regression, numerology, Tarot cards, spirit contact, seances, astral travel, and received a spirit guide through a guided visualization. Marcia's ministry is CANA/Christian Answers for the New Age, and she is a missionary with Fellowship International Mission, an independent mission board based in Allentown, PA. CANA is an informational and outreach ministry.
Aug 9, 2021
1 hr 50 min
#035 Fazale Rana, biochemist
In this episode we discuss Artificial Intelligence, Neural Link, and Elon Musk's vision for humanity with Dr. Fazale Rana.Fazale Rana is the vice president of research and apologetics at Reasons toBelieve. He is the author of several groundbreaking books, including Who Was Adam,Creating Life in the Lab, The Cell’s Design, and Humans 2.0. He holds a PhD in chemistrywith an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. Find out more at www.reasons.org
Jun 17, 2021
1 hr 7 min
#034 Victor Marx, high-risk humanitarian
Victor Marx is a high risk humanitarian with successful missions to Iraq, Syria, North Africa and Southeast Asia – many times in non-permissive and high threat environments, helping orphans and widows.Severely abused and tortured as a child, by the time he graduated from high school, his lifestyle was filled with drugs, fights and theft. The discipline of military life and faith in God helped him recover from his traumatic childhood and empowers him to help others. Today, Victor focuses his attention to the plights of those affected by ISIS, troubled juvenile offenders, and supporting military personnel from all branches including the special operations community.More info at victormarx.com
Mar 29, 2021
58 min
#033 Richie Hughes, Author, Coach, Church Executive
Richie Hughes is an author and serves as an executive pastor for Redemption to the Nations Church in Chattanooga. Richie was a basketball coach and NBA Scout for the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons. Prior to serving alongside Pastor Kevin Wallace in Chattanooga, Richie also served as CEO / Executive Pastor at Free Chapel in Gainesville, GA alongside Pastor Jentezen Franklin. Whether he ministers in a church service or challenges a thriving business staff on the other side of the country, Hughes’ topics always revolve around his life message, Col. 3:23, “Whatever you do, do it with all your might as working for the Lord, not for men.” Church consulting is a passion of Richie’s, and God has provided numerous opportunities for him to travel the world pouring into church leadership and staff.For more info go to www.richiehughes.org
Jan 19, 2021
57 min
#032 Thom Rainer, author, church consultant, founder of Church Answers
With nearly 40 years of ministry experience, Thom S. Rainer has spent a lifetime committed to the growth and health of the local church and her leaders.Prior to founding Church Answers, Thom served as president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Before coming to LifeWay, he served at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for twelve years where he was the founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism. He is a 1977 graduate of the University of Alabama and earned his Master of Divinity and Ph.D. degrees from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.In addition to speaking in hundreds of venues over the past 20 years, Thom led Rainer Group, a church and denominational consulting firm, from 1990 to 2005. The firm provided church health insights to over 500 churches and other organizations over that period. Thom is the author of more than two dozen books. Find more at churchanswers.com
Dec 8, 2020
38 min
#031 Hugh Ross, Astrophyscist, Founder of Reasons to Believe
Hugh Ross, is an astrophysicist, author, and founder or Reasons to Believe. In this episode we discuss whether Global warming is a hoax, solar flares, why we aren't using the best source of power known to man, and much more. We also answer the question, "Should we be more scared of the Super Volcano or the Massive Asteroid?"... You don't want to miss this episode
Dec 1, 2020
57 min
#030 David Kemp, Administrative Bishop, Church of God North Central Region
Bishop David Kemp led one of America's leading Pentecostal churches. He is currently the Administrative Bishop of the North Central Region of the Church of God. You can find out more at www.pastorkemp.com
Oct 29, 2020
59 min
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