The Unbound Podcast with Dr. Tony Evans

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  Tony Dungy | Winning the Super Bowl God’s Way 15.09.2026 42min

  Tony Dungy is a Super Bowl-winning NFL coach, longtime broadcaster and committed follower of Christ whose faith has shaped the way he leads, serves and lives.In this episode of The Unbound Podcast, Dr. Tony Evans sits down with his longtime friend for a candid conversation about faith, family, leadership and what it means to follow Christ when the pressure is high and the stakes are even higher.Coach Dungy reflects on the influence of his parents, including his father’s challenge to never let others define him and to always ask how he could make a difficult situation better. He also shares how Christian teammates early in his NFL career strengthened his faith and how a message from Dr. Evans helped shape a conviction he has carried throughout his life: Be a Christian all the time.Together, Dr. Evans and Coach Dungy look back on his journey from NFL player to head coach, his commitment to lead through encouragement rather than intimidation and his determination to pursue excellence without allowing football to become the most important thing in his life. He also reflects on winning the Super Bowl and using that moment to point millions of people to Christ.The conversation turns deeply personal as Coach Dungy shares how his faith sustained him through professional disappointment, public criticism and the devastating loss of his son James. Through those experiences, he explains how Scripture deepened his trust in God and gave his family hope even in their darkest season.Through triumph, disappointment and loss, Coach Dungy’s message is clear: Pursue excellence, but never confuse earthly success with what matters most.Because the prizes of this world will fade, but a life lived for Christ has eternal significance.Follow Tony Dungy on X:https://x.com/TonyDungyFind more from Tony Dungy at All Pro Dad:https://allprodad.com/author/tonydungy/———————————————————————The Unbound Podcast is a weekly space for conversations that don’t rush to conclusions. Each episode explores what it means to live free from what binds us—pressure, fear, reputation and the need to have it all figured out—through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.Senior Producer & Creative Director: Heather HairTechnical Director, Audio & Lead Editor: Lee Sherman#TonyEvans #TonyEvansPodcast #UnboundPodcast
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  Alec Ryrie | When the Bible Divided the Christian World 01.09.2026 48min

  Dr. Alec Ryrie is a professor of the history of Christianity at Durham University and a leading scholar of the Protestant Reformation.In this episode of The Unbound Podcast, Dr. Tony Evans sits down with Dr. Ryrie in France for a fascinating conversation about the Reformation, the spread of Scripture and what happens when deeply held beliefs begin to reshape everyday life.Together, they look beyond the famous names and theological debates to explore how the Reformation affected ordinary men and women who suddenly found themselves facing questions of faith, conscience and even survival. As Scripture became more widely available in the language of the people, believers were forced to wrestle with where their ultimate authority belonged and what they were willing to risk for the truth.Dr. Ryrie explains how those convictions affected families, communities and entire nations, often bringing both spiritual renewal and painful division. He also shares the remarkable story of Anne Askew, a young English woman whose commitment to Scripture ultimately cost her life but whose courage helped preserve the Protestant cause during a critical moment in history.Throughout the conversation, Dr. Evans and Dr. Ryrie explore the tension between truth and unity, the cost of following one’s conscience and why the questions raised during the Reformation still matter today.Because the Reformation is more than a chapter in church history.It is a reminder that what we believe about God and His Word shapes how we live, what we value and where we are willing to stand.Learn more about Dr. Alec Ryrie’s new book The World’s Reformation:https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300279047/the-worlds-reformation/———————————————————————The Unbound Podcast is a weekly space for conversations that don’t rush to conclusions. Each episode explores what it means to live free from what binds us—pressure, fear, reputation and the need to have it all figured out—through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.Senior Producer & Creative Director: Heather HairTechnical Director, Audio & Lead Editor: Lee Sherman#TonyEvans #TonyEvansPodcast #UnboundPodcast
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  Drew Dickens | How should Christians Approach AI? 25.08.2026 58min

  Dr. Drew Dickens is a theologian, author and speaker who explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, spiritual formation and what it means to be human.In this episode of The Unbound Podcast, Dr. Tony Evans sits down with Dr. Dickens for a timely conversation about AI, faith and the responsibility Christians have to use rapidly advancing technology with wisdom and discernment.Together, they unpack what artificial intelligence actually is, why it is more than just another technological tool and how easily something designed to assist us can begin to influence, shape and even disciple us. Dr. Dickens explains why AI can be useful without being neutral, especially when people begin turning to it for spiritual guidance, emotional support or answers that belong within a relationship with God and biblical community.The conversation also explores what AI cannot replace: the work of the Holy Spirit, the authority of Scripture, the value of human relationships and the difficult but necessary process of wrestling with God’s Word for ourselves. Dr. Evans and Dr. Dickens discuss practical ways pastors, churches, families and individual believers can establish healthy boundaries while still using technology to advance kingdom purposes.They also take on some of the bigger questions surrounding AI. What does it mean to be made in the image of God when technology can imitate more and more human abilities? Can AI become an idol? How should Christians think about its role in discipleship, ministry and even the future?This is not a conversation about fearing technology or blindly embracing it. It is about remembering who is in control, knowing where the boundaries belong and learning how to use a powerful tool without allowing that tool to take a place only God should occupy.Because the question is not simply what AI can do.It is whether we will have the wisdom to know what it should do.Website: https://drewdickens.com/Substack: https://drewdickens.substack.com/ ———————————————————————The Unbound Podcast is a weekly space for conversations that don’t rush to conclusions. Each episode explores what it means to live free from what binds us—pressure, fear, reputation and the need to have it all figured out—through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.Senior Producer & Creative Director: Heather HairTechnical Director, Audio & Lead Editor: Lee Sherman#TonyEvans #TonyEvansPodcast #UnboundPodcast
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  Davy Liu | Leaving Disney to Follow God’s Calling 18.08.2026 58min

  Davy Liu is a former Disney animator, artist and storyteller who has devoted his creative gifts to helping the next generation encounter biblical truth.In this episode of The Unbound Podcast, Dr. Tony Evans sits down with Davy for a conversation about creativity, calling and what it means to use the gifts God has given you for His kingdom purpose.Davy shares the journey that took him from struggling in school as a boy in Taiwan to discovering his artistic ability after moving to America. That gift eventually opened the door to Disney, where he worked on films including Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and The Lion King. But as his career grew, so did a deeper question: Was success enough if his creativity was not ultimately serving God?That conviction led Davy to leave Hollywood and pursue a vision of creating excellent, engaging stories that introduce children to the truth of Scripture. Through Kendu Films, he has spent decades developing stories designed to reach children through imagination and storytelling.Davy also opens up about divorce, financial loss, disappointment and a season of deep personal struggle. He shares how God used Scripture and a community of faithful men to remind him that obedience is worth the cost, even when the outcome takes years to see.Together, Dr. Evans and Davy explore why creativity matters, why excellence belongs in kingdom work and how God can use even difficult seasons to prepare us for a greater purpose.Because the gift God gave you was never meant only to make a living.It was meant to help you live out His purpose.Learn more about Kendu Films:https://kendufilms.com/Follow Davy Liu on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/davy814/?hl=en———————————————————————The Unbound Podcast is a weekly space for conversations that don’t rush to conclusions. Each episode explores what it means to live free from what binds us—pressure, fear, reputation and the need to have it all figured out—through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.Senior Producer & Creative Director: Heather HairTechnical Director, Audio & Lead Editor: Lee Sherman#TonyEvans #TonyEvansPodcast #UnboundPodcast
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  Gary Thomas | What If Heaven Changed How You Grieve? | The Unbound Podcast 11.08.2026 54min

  Gary Thomas is a bestselling author, speaker and trusted voice on marriage, spiritual formation and Christian living.In this episode of The Unbound Podcast, Dr. Tony Evans sits down with Gary Thomas for a deeply personal conversation about grief, loss, hope and the perspective that changes everything.Both men share openly about walking through the deaths of loved ones, including the loss of parents, spouses and family members. Together, they reflect on what grief teaches us about eternity, how suffering exposes what truly matters and why faith becomes most important when life feels most fragile.Throughout the conversation, Gary and Dr. Evans explore the difference between living with a sense of entitlement and living with gratitude for God's grace. They discuss the power of an eternal perspective, the comfort found in Scripture and the hope that anchors believers when circumstances seem overwhelming.They also talk about caring for aging parents, helping loved ones prepare for eternity and learning to focus less on personal significance and more on making the name of Jesus known. Along the way, they offer practical encouragement for anyone wrestling with questions, facing loss or waiting on God in a difficult season.This is a conversation about sorrow, but it is also a conversation about hope.Because grief may remind us what we've lost.But faith reminds us what can never be taken away.Learn more about Gary Thomas:https://garythomas.com/Follow Gary Thomas on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AuthorGaryThomas———————————————————————The Unbound Podcast is a weekly space for conversations that don’t rush to conclusions. Each episode explores what it means to live free from what binds us—pressure, fear, reputation and the need to have it all figured out—through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.Senior Producer & Creative Director: Heather HairTechnical Director, Audio & Lead Editor: Lee Sherman#TonyEvans #TonyEvansPodcast #UnboundPodcast
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  Priscilla Shirer | The Story Behind Her Life and Ministry | The Unbound Podcast 04.08.2026 57min

  Before she was a renowned Bible teacher, bestselling author and actress, Priscilla Shirer was the second child in the Evans household—talkative, strong-willed and often determined to step directly over the line.In this episode of The Unbound Podcast, Dr. Tony Evans sits down with his daughter for a playful, personal conversation about family, faith and discovering how God can use the very qualities that once got you into trouble for His purpose.Together, they revisit childhood memories and family traditions while exploring the importance of recognizing each child’s unique, God-given gifts. Priscilla reflects on how her father looked beyond her behavior to see the communicator and leader she could become, and how that example has shaped her own approach to parenting.She also shares how an unexpected college internship helped launch a ministry she never planned, how watching her father teach shaped her love for Scripture, and why purpose continues to guide the opportunities she accepts from Bible teaching to films like War Room.Full of laughter and the unmistakable warmth between a father and daughter, this conversation offers an honest look at the family and faith that shaped Priscilla’s life. It is a reminder that calling often begins long before we recognize it—in the gifts God places within us and the people who take time to see our potential.YouTube: YouTube.com/goingbeyondministriesFacebook: Facebook.com/goingbeyondministriesInstagram: @PriscillaShirerWebsite: goingbeyond.com———————————————————————The Unbound Podcast is a weekly space for conversations that don’t rush to conclusions. Each episode explores what it means to live free from what binds us—pressure, fear, reputation and the need to have it all figured out—through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.Senior Producer & Creative Director: Heather HairTechnical Director, Audio & Lead Editor: Lee Sherman#TonyEvans #TonyEvansPodcast #UnboundPodcast
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  Montell Jordan | This is How He Does It | The Unbound Podcast 28.07.2026 55min

  Millions know his song. Few know his story. In fact, Everybody knows “This Is How We Do It.”What most people don’t know is what happened after the music stopped.In this episode of The Unbound Podcast, Dr. Tony Evans sits down with Grammy-nominated artist, pastor and speaker Montell Jordan for a conversation about fame, faith, identity and what it looks like when God asks you to surrender the very thing that made you successful.Montell shares how success slowly became part of his identity, how it affected his marriage and family, and why walking away from the spotlight became an act of obedience instead of defeat.He also opens up about his recent battle with prostate cancer, the importance of early detection and how facing a life-threatening diagnosis changed the way he thinks about purpose, trust and what it means to finish well.Along the way, Dr. Evans and Montell explore why God sometimes removes what we depend on before revealing who we really are. They talk about reaching people outside the walls of the church, carrying the gospel into unexpected places and why our greatest platform is often our greatest pain.If you’ve ever wondered what happens after the applause fades, this conversation is for you.Because God is often doing His deepest work after the world stops watching.Learn more about Montell Jordan:Follow Montell on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/montelljordan/Website: https://montellandkristin.com/———————————————————————The Unbound Podcast is a weekly space for conversations that don’t rush to conclusions. Each episode explores what it means to live free from what binds us—pressure, fear, reputation and the need to have it all figured out—through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.Senior Producer & Creative Director: Heather HairTechnical Director, Audio & Lead Editor: Lee Sherman#TonyEvans #TonyEvansPodcast #UnboundPodcast
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  How God Brings Hope After Heartbreak | The Unbound Podcast 21.07.2026 46min

  Faith Womack is a Bible teacher, author and content creator whose passion is helping people fall in love with God's Word.In this episode of The Unbound Podcast, Dr. Tony Evans sits down with Faith for a conversation about Scripture, discipleship and why so many Christians settle for reading the Bible out of obligation instead of delight.Faith shares the personal story behind her passion for God's Word. Growing up in a home where Scripture was often misunderstood and misused, she wrestled with confusion, fear and questions about whether truth could really be known. But through faithful teachers, years of study and a growing love for God's Word, she discovered that the Bible is not meant to intimidate us. It is meant to transform us.Together, she and Dr. Evans explore why context matters, how to move beyond surface-level Bible reading and what it looks like to feast on Scripture instead of simply checking it off a list. They also talk about balancing Bible study with motherhood, overcoming the feeling of being unqualified and why every believer—not just pastors and scholars—is invited to know God's Word deeply.What makes this conversation so encouraging is its reminder that Scripture is not reserved for experts. It is for ordinary people walking through ordinary life with an extraordinary God. Whether you have read the Bible for decades or struggle to know where to begin, this episode will leave you with fresh confidence to open God's Word and expect Him to meet you there.Learn more about Faith Womack:No More Boring Bible Study: https://a.co/d/0a55TmqBWebsite: https://faithwomack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithjwomackYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@faithjwomack———————————————————————The Unbound Podcast is a weekly space for conversations that don’t rush to conclusions. Each episode explores what it means to live free from what binds us—pressure, fear, reputation and the need to have it all figured out—through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.Senior Producer & Creative Director: Heather HairTechnical Director, Audio & Lead Editor: Lee Sherman#TonyEvans #TonyEvansPodcast #UnboundPodcast
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  How God Brings Hope After Heartbreak | The Unbound Podcast 14.07.2026 39min

  Second chapters aren't about replacing what came before. They're about discovering what God is still doing.In this episode of The Unbound Podcast, Dr. Tony Evans sits down with his wife, Mrs. Carla Evans, for a warm and deeply personal conversation about love after loss, God's providence and the unexpected ways He writes new chapters.Together, they share the remarkable story of how two lives marked by profound loss were brought together through a series of quiet, unmistakable moments that only God could orchestrate. They reflect on the journey from friendship to marriage, the faithfulness of God through seasons of grief and the hope that can grow when we trust Him with what comes next.But this conversation is about more than how they met.Mrs. Evans shares what shaped her long before this chapter of her life—from caring for her parents and serving alongside her late husband in ministry to living with a kindness that naturally points people to Christ. Along the way, she and Dr. Evans talk about family, second chances, honoring the past without living in it and why God's providence is often easier to recognize looking backward than looking ahead.This episode feels less like an interview and more like being welcomed into an honest conversation about faith, love and the quiet ways God works behind the scenes. If you've ever wondered whether God can bring beauty after heartbreak, purpose after loss or joy in a season you never expected, this conversation is a gentle reminder that He is still writing your story.Follow Mrs. Carla Evans on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mrscarlaevans/———————————————————————The Unbound Podcast is a weekly space for conversations that don’t rush to conclusions. Each episode explores what it means to live free from what binds us—pressure, fear, reputation and the need to have it all figured out—through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.Senior Producer & Creative Director: Heather HairTechnical Director, Audio & Lead Editor: Lee Sherman#TonyEvans #TonyEvansPodcast #UnboundPodcast
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  Michael Porter Jr. on Success, Faith, and Identity | The Unbound Podcast 07.07.2026 56min

  Before we begin, we’d love to invite you to join Dr. Tony Evans and The Unbound Podcast family for a special Caribbean Cruise, February 28 through March 7, 2027. Enjoy meaningful teaching from Dr. Tony Evans, special sessions with Priscilla Shirer, and music from Anthony Evans. Learn more at https://www.inspirationtravel.com/event/anchored-2027-caribbean-cruise-tony-evans?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20546020936&gbraid=0AAAAADxqVwZ-nyM90gRzAhBo77koxP93KThank you for listening to The Unbound Podcast with Dr. Tony Evans. For more biblical teaching and ministry resources, visit www.TonyEvans.org, and if you’d like to go deeper in your study of Scripture, you can explore online courses at https://www.tonyevanstraining.org/Michael Porter Jr. is not just any NBA player. He is a 6’10” forward, a first-round pick, an NBA champion and one of the league’s clearest examples of what it looks like to fight back when your body, your future and your expectations all get tested at once. After multiple back surgeries and years of questions about whether he could ever fully become the player people imagined, Porter kept going, kept growing and helped the Denver Nuggets win their first NBA championship in 2023. He later joined the Brooklyn Nets, where he averaged 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists this season. In this episode of The Unbound Podcast, Dr. Tony Evans sits down with Michael for a conversation that goes way beyond highlights, numbers and fame. They talk about injuries, disappointment, unmet expectations and what happens when the dream you built your life around gets interrupted. Michael opens up about the mental side of pressure, the loneliness that can come with performance, and the process of learning that basketball can be part of your identity without becoming the whole of it.Together, they also talk about faith, family, purpose and the hard truth that even championships, platform and success cannot carry the weight of your soul. Michael shares honestly about questioning what he believed, looking into other belief systems and ultimately coming to the conviction that Jesus is the only way. He also reflects on his family, the responsibility he feels to those he loves and his desire to use his life for something bigger than a stat line.This is the kind of conversation basketball fans will feel because it gets underneath the game. It is about setbacks, comeback seasons, inner pressure and the battle to become whole while the world only measures what you do on the court.Because sometimes the biggest win is not the title.It is becoming the kind of man who can carry one.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpj/———————————————————————The Unbound Podcast is a weekly space for conversations that don’t rush to conclusions. Each episode explores what it means to live free from what binds us—pressure, fear, reputation and the need to have it all figured out—through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.Senior Producer & Creative Director: Heather HairTechnical Director, Audio & Lead Editor: Lee Sherman#TonyEvans #TonyEvansPodcast #UnboundPodcast
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  Find Peace in a Noisy World | The Unbound Podcast 02.06.2026 40min

  This episode of The Unbound Podcast is calm, honest and refreshingly practical. It is an invitation to stop running long enough to listen—to God, to your soul and to the still small voice we often miss in the noise.Dr. Konstantinos Zarras is a Greek theologian, scholar, faculty member and researcher in the Department of Theology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) in Greece whose work explores the intersection of Scripture, faith and the human soul.Listen as Dr. Tony Evans sits down with Dr. Zarras for a thoughtful and deeply reflective conversation about anxiety, prayer, silence and the search for peace in an increasingly noisy world. Drawing from both Scripture and the Christian tradition, Dr. Zarras offers a perspective that feels both ancient and urgently relevant.Together, they explore what it means to move beyond surface-level religion and allow God to work at the level of the heart. Dr. Zarras explains why Jesus consistently addressed the inner life first—teaching that peace, conflict, forgiveness and even violence all begin within us before they ever appear around us.The conversation also dives into prayer in a way many listeners may not expect. Rather than beginning with words, Dr. Zarras describes prayer as beginning with silence: emptying our distracted minds so there is room to receive the presence of God. Dr. Evans and Dr. Zarras discuss how modern life, constant technology and endless noise have left many spiritually exhausted—and why slowing down may be one of the most important spiritual practices of our time.They also talk about family, emotional health, faith during hardship and the connection between inner peace and healthy relationships. Along the way, Dr. Zarras shares insights about the Lord’s Prayer, the “prayer of the heart” and why making space for God daily is not lost time, but an investment that changes the way we live.If your life feels crowded, anxious or spiritually tired, this conversation will help you breathe again.———————————————————————The Unbound Podcast is a weekly space for conversations that don’t rush to conclusions. Each episode explores what it means to live free from what binds us—pressure, fear, reputation and the need to have it all figured out—through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.Senior Producer & Creative Director: Heather HairTechnical Director, Audio & Lead Editor: Lee Sherman#TonyEvans #TonyEvansPodcast #UnboundPodcast
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  When Grief Hits Hard | The Unbound Podcast 19.05.2026 45min

  Thank you for listening to The Unbound Podcast with Dr. Tony Evans. For more biblical teaching and ministry resources, visit www.TonyEvans.org, and if you’d like to go deeper in your study of Scripture, you can explore online courses at https://www.tonyevanstraining.org/If you have ever wrestled with loss, wondered how the past shapes your faith or needed encouragement to keep carrying hope forward, this conversation is for you. Dr. Craig Allert is a Professor of Theology at Trinity Western University (twu.ca) who specializes in Early Christian Theology and the Formation of the New Testament.In this episode of The Unbound Podcast, Dr. Tony Evans sits down with Dr. Allert for a thoughtful and deeply personal conversation about Scripture, church history, legacy and grief. Together, they explore why understanding the historical context of the Bible matters, how the early church helps shape our understanding of faith today and why Christianity was never meant to be disconnected from story, community and relationship.But this conversation moves beyond theology alone.As the discussion unfolds, Dr. Evans and Dr. Allert reflect on the influence of fathers, the power of spiritual legacy and the deep personal losses both men have experienced. Dr. Allert shares openly about the recent passing of his father, while Dr. Evans reflects on the legacy his own father left behind and the role Scripture played in shaping his life and ministry.Together, they wrestle honestly with grief, mourning and the hope believers hold onto in seasons of loss. They talk about why grief has no timeline, why people often need presence more than answers and how the body of Christ is meant to walk with one another through pain instead of avoiding it.This episode is both intellectually rich and deeply human. It is a reminder that faith is not built in isolation. It is passed down through generations, strengthened in community and sustained by the hope found in Christ.———————————————————————The Unbound Podcast is a weekly space for conversations that don’t rush to conclusions. Each episode explores what it means to live free from what binds us—pressure, fear, reputation and the need to have it all figured out—through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.Senior Producer & Creative Director: Heather HairTechnical Director, Audio & Lead Editor: Lee Sherman#TonyEvans #TonyEvansPodcast #UnboundPodcast
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  The Spiritual Cost of Never Slowing Down | The Unbound Podcast 12.05.2026 50min

  Thank you for listening to The Unbound Podcast with Dr. Tony Evans. For more biblical teaching and ministry resources, visit www.TonyEvans.org, and if you’d like to go deeper in your study of Scripture, you can explore online courses at https://www.tonyevanstraining.org/She has spent years helping people see beauty, grace and the character of God through art, Scripture and everyday faithfulness.In this episode of The Unbound Podcast, Dr. Tony Evans sits down with author, artist and speaker Ruth Chou Simons for a conversation about anxiety, striving, rest and the spiritual lessons hidden in creation itself. Drawing from her book “Way of the Wildflower,” Ruth reflects on how God uses even the smallest details in nature to remind us of His care, His timing and His presence.Together, they explore Jesus’ words in Luke 12 and what it means to “consider how the wildflowers grow.” Ruth shares how seasons of motherhood, ministry, disappointment and exhaustion taught her to slow down, pay attention and recognize that growth is not always visible. Sometimes God is still working even when nothing appears to be blooming.Dr. Evans and Ruth also talk honestly about the pressures of modern life: constant noise, endless striving, technology overload and the temptation to believe everything depends on us. But this conversation offers another way forward. One rooted not in hustle, but in trust. Not in performance, but in presence.This episode is both practical and deeply encouraging. It is a reminder that God is constantly revealing Himself through His Word, through creation and through the ordinary rhythms of everyday life. And sometimes the most spiritual thing we can do is slow down long enough to notice.If your soul feels tired, anxious or stretched thin, this conversation will help you breathe again.Learn more about Ruth Chou Simons and her ministry:Website: https://ruthchousimons.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthchousimons/Explore Way of the Wildflower:https://wayofthewildflowerbook.com/———————————————————————The Unbound Podcast is a weekly space for conversations that don’t rush to conclusions. Each episode explores what it means to live free from what binds us—pressure, fear, reputation and the need to have it all figured out—through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.Senior Producer & Creative Director: Heather HairTechnical Director, Audio & Lead Editor: Lee Sherman#TonyEvans #TonyEvansPodcast #UnboundPodcast
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  How a Mother’s Legacy Lives On | The Unbound Podcast 05.05.2026 54min

  Thank you for listening to The Unbound Podcast with Dr. Tony Evans. For more biblical teaching and ministry resources, visit www.TonyEvans.org, and if you’d like to go deeper in your study of Scripture, you can explore online courses at https://www.tonyevanstraining.org/Anthony Evans joins his father for a conversation shaped by both calling and personal loss.In this episode of The Unbound Podcast, Dr. Tony Evans sits down with his son Anthony for an honest and deeply personal conversation about grief, legacy and what it means to keep moving forward when life changes in ways you didn’t expect.Anthony shares his journey in music—from church beginnings to global stages—and the challenges of finding his place between worlds. But the heart of this conversation goes deeper. Together, father and son reflect on the loss of Dr. Lois Evans and the series of family losses they have walked through, opening up about the tension between honoring the past and continuing into the future.They talk about what it looks like to wrestle with God and still trust Him. About the importance of feeling your emotions instead of avoiding them. And about how legacy is something you carry, protect and live out every day.This is a conversation for anyone navigating loss, holding onto memories or trying to find their footing again after life shifts.Because moving forward doesn’t mean leaving someone behind.It means learning how to carry them with you.Learn more about Anthony Evans:https://anthony-evans.com/Follow Anthony on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/anthonyevansjr/———————————————————————The Unbound Podcast is a weekly space for conversations that don’t rush to conclusions. Each episode explores what it means to live free from what binds us—pressure, fear, reputation and the need to have it all figured out—through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.Senior Producer & Creative Director: Heather HairTechnical Director, Audio & Lead Editor: Lee Sherman#TonyEvans #TonyEvansPodcast #UnboundPodcast
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  Truth or Noise? | The Unbound Podcast 21.04.2026 1h

  Thank you for listening to The Unbound Podcast with Dr. Tony Evans. For more biblical teaching and ministry resources, visit TonyEvans.org, and if you’d like to go deeper in your study of Scripture, you can explore online courses at TonyEvansTraining.org.When your mind is overloaded, your attention is scattered, and the world feels like one long stream of chaos, conflict, and noise discernment starts to matter more than hype.In this episode of The Unbound Podcast, Dr. Tony Evans sits down with Dr. Ramesh Richard for a conversation that feels honest, grounded, and surprisingly timely. What starts with friendship and shared history turns into a deeper talk about spiritual clarity, truth, discipleship and what it looks like to stay anchored when everything around you is trying to shape you. As Dr. Richard puts it, people do not really live by what they say they believe. They live by what they value. And whatever you love will end up leading you.Dr. Richard gives language to something a lot of people feel but do not always know how to explain: the gap between believing in God and actually being formed by Him. He talks about the spiritual life not as a side category, but as the center of everything. Heart, soul, mind and strength are not separate boxes to manage. They are the whole-person response to the God who has made Himself known in Christ.The conversation also gets bigger. Dr. Richard shares the burden that has shaped so much of his life’s work: helping pastors around the world who have been called by God but never truly trained, and helping the gospel reach people who may have never heard it clearly before. He makes the case that when pastors are stronger, churches are healthier, and when churches are healthier, communities are changed.What gives this episode real weight is that Dr. Richard is not speaking from a distance. He is the founder and president of RREACH, Ramesh Richard Evangelism and Church Health, and serves as professor of Global Theological Engagement and Pastoral Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary. Through RREACH, he has spent decades carrying a bold vision: to change the way one billion individuals think and hear about the Lord Jesus Christ by evangelizing opinion leaders and strengthening pastoral leaders. He has trained thousands of church leaders in more than 100 countries to preach, live, think and serve biblically.This episode is for the person who is tired of shallow takes and still wants something solid. It is for the believer who wants stronger discernment. It is for the leader who knows borrowed conviction will not hold forever. And it is for anyone who needs the reminder that the Word of God is still active, still powerful, and still unbound.Learn more about Dr. Ramesh Richard at https://rreach.org/Learn more about the GProCommission at https://gprocommission.org/And if you want to join what God is doing through this ministry in a simple, steady way, RREACH hosts an online global prayer gathering every Sunday at 8:30 CST: https://rreach.org/prayer/———————————————————————The Unbound Podcast is a weekly space for conversations that don’t rush to conclusions. Each episode explores what it means to live free from what binds us—pressure, fear, reputation and the need to have it all figured out—through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.Senior Producer & Creative Director: Heather HairTechnical Director, Audio & Lead Editor: Lee Sherman#TonyEvans #TonyEvansPodcast #UnboundPodcast
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  Poppy Knows Best | The Unbound Podcast 21.04.2026 50min

  Thank you for listening to The Unbound Podcast with Dr. Tony Evans. For more biblical teaching and ministry resources, visit www.TonyEvans.org, and if you’d like to go deeper in your study of Scripture, you can explore online courses at https://www.tonyevanstraining.org/She grew up in the Evans family, but this conversation is not about a famous last name. It isabout memory, motherhood, family, loss and the kind of faith that gets built in ordinary moments long before anyone sees it in public.In this episode of The Unbound Podcast, Dr. Tony Evans sits down with his granddaughterKariss Farris for a warm, funny and surprisingly honest conversation about growing up in theEvans home. They talk about childhood memories, family traditions, being spoiled by Nannyand Poppy, the rhythms of church life and the kind of closeness that shaped her from the inside out. What comes through most is not just legacy, but affection. The love in this family is easy to hear.But the conversation also goes deeper. Kariss reflects on growing up without her biologicalfather, what it meant to be loved well anyway, and how, in more recent years, she has had tolearn to know God as Father in a more personal way. She shares how that search has looked in real life, and what she would say to others carrying that same ache.They also talk about marriage, motherhood, homemaking, grief and the losses that havemarked their family, especially the death of Lois Evans. Kariss speaks openly about what itmeans to let grief stay honest, to keep talking about the people you miss, and to build a home where faith is not forced but lived.This episode feels like sitting in on a family conversation that is full of laughter, tenderness and the kind of truth that does not need to announce itself loudly to be deeply felt. If you have ever wondered how legacy really gets passed down, this one shows you. It happens in pancakes and donuts, in tears and storytelling, in discipline and delight and in the quiet decision to keep loving each other well.You can connect with Kariss and explore more of her work here:Photography & BusinessPharris Photos website: https://pharrisphotos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pharrisphotos/Book & WritingJesus, Everywhere: https://a.co/d/0iXXsrBMJesus Everywhere on Substack: https://karissfarris.substack.comPersonalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/karissfarris/———————————————————————The Unbound Podcast is a weekly space for conversations that don’t rush to conclusions. Each episode explores what it means to live free from what binds us—pressure, fear, reputation and the need to have it all figured out—through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.Senior Producer & Creative Director: Heather HairTechnical Director, Audio & Lead Editor: Lee Sherman#TonyEvans #TonyEvansPodcast #UnboundPodcast
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  He's 93 and Still Clear. Here's What the Last 20 Years Taught Him | The Unbound Podcast 14.04.2026 1h

  He’s 93.He believes some of his greatest ministry happened after 70.And that alone will make a lot of people rethink what they call “too late.”In this episode of The Unbound Podcast, Dr. Tony Evans sits down with Dr. Gene Getz for a conversation about church, leadership, discipleship and what it looks like to keep building when most people assume your best years are behind you.Dr. Getz talks about why so many people in the church are still hungry for real teaching, why consumer Christianity keeps weakening discipleship, and why truth and love have to stay together if the church is going to stay healthy.What gives this episode weight is not just what he taught. It is how he lived it. Dr. Evans reflects on how Gene shaped him in seminary and helped form his understanding of the church. Gene shares how his later decades became some of his most fruitful, including rewriting key books, expanding the Life Essentials Study Bible, and continuing global ministry well into his 70s, 80s, and now 90s.If you have ever wondered whether your most meaningful work is already behind you, this conversation says otherwise. It is a reminder that calling does not expire, faithfulness still compounds, and God is not in a hurry the way we are.This is a conversation about the church, yes. But it is also about endurance, usefulness and the hope that your later years may hold more purpose than you imagined.For more about Dr. Gene Getz’s ministry, visit: https://bibleprinciples.org/———————————————————————The Unbound Podcast is a weekly space for conversations that don’t rush to conclusions. Each episode explores what it means to live free from what binds us—pressure, fear, reputation and the need to have it all figured out—through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.Senior Producer & Creative Director: Heather HairTechnical Director, Audio & Lead Editor: Lee Sherman#TonyEvans #TonyEvansPodcast #UnboundPodcast
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  The Historical Evidence for Jesus’ Crucifixion | The Unbound Podcast 31.03.2026 1h 2min

  Do we have a reliable Bible—or just a collection of stories shaped over time?What happens when faith meets evidence?In this episode of The Unbound Podcast, Dr. Tony Evans sits down with archaeologist and scholar Dr. Scott Stripling for a conversation that brings the ancient world into sharp, modern focus. Drawing from decades of excavation and research, Stripling explores how archaeology doesn’t replace faith, but it can illuminate it in ways many have never considered.From uncovering artifacts at biblical sites like Shiloh to reexamining what we thought we knew about crucifixion, this conversation challenges assumptions and deepens understanding. Dr. Stripling explains how material evidence can serve as a bridge for those wrestling with belief—helping connect historical reality with spiritual truth.But this isn’t just about digs and discoveries. It’s about what happens when Scripture becomes more than words on a page—when history, culture and evidence bring it to life. Together, Dr. Evans and Dr. Stripling wrestle with questions that matter today:How do faith and evidence work together without competing?What can archaeology reveal about the reliability of Scripture?And how does a deeper understanding of the past transform the way we worship, believe and live?Some of what you’ll hear may surprise you. Some of it may challenge what you’ve always assumed. But all of it points to a bigger reality: God has been at work in real places, through real events, across real history.If you’ve ever wondered whether the Bible can stand up to scrutiny or how to engage people who don’t yet believe it, this conversation offers both clarity and conviction.Because seeing the evidence doesn’t replace faith.It strengthens it.Learn more about Dr. Scott Stripling and his work:The Bible Seminary – www.thebibleseminary.eduAssociates for Biblical Research – www.digshiloh.orgScott Stripling – www.scottstripling.net———————————————————————––––––––––––The Unbound Podcast is a weekly space for conversations that don’t rush to conclusions. Each episode explores what it means to live free from what binds us—pressure, fear, reputation and the need to have it all figured out—through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.Senior Producer & Creative Director: Heather HairTechnical Director, Audio & Lead Editor: Lee Sherman#TonyEvans #TonyEvansPodcast #UnboundPodcast
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  This Is What the Church Needs to Hear Right Now | The Unbound Podcast 24.03.2026 34min

  Love is heavier than anger.Forgiveness is harder than outrage.And John Perkins spent a lifetime showing what that looks like.In this special in-memory episode of The Unbound Podcast, we are sharing a previously unreleased conversation between Dr. Tony Evans and Dr. John M. Perkins, recorded a few years ago and now offered in honor of his life and legacy after his death on March 13, 2026. In it, Dr. Perkins speaks with the kind of clarity that only comes from suffering, friendship and decades of walking with Jesus. He talks about dignity, reconciliation, discipleship, race, forgiveness and why love is not weak at all. It is weighty. It is costly. And it is the only way forward. What makes this conversation so powerful is that it does not sound polished or distant. It sounds lived. Dr. Perkins reflects on his grandmother’s love, his brother’s murder, the torture he endured in a Mississippi jail and the hard-won realization that suffering can become a virtue when it drives a person deeper into Christ. Again and again, he returns to the same center: discipleship is friendship, the Bible must be embodied, and the Christian faith is the outliving of the indwelling Christ.Dr. Evans also makes this deeply personal. He honors Dr. Perkins not just as a public voice, but as a hero, mentor and living influence on his own life and ministry. What unfolds is more than an interview. It feels like a final charge. A conversation about what still matters when a life has been lived all the way down to the roots.This episode is for anyone who has felt worn down by anger, division or the shallow versions of justice and faith that dominate so much public life. It is for the listener who wants something older, deeper and truer. And it is for anyone who needs to hear John Perkins say one more time that love, dignity and the gospel will always belong together.———————————————————————The Unbound Podcast is a weekly space for conversations that don’t rush to conclusions. Each episode explores what it means to live free from what binds us—pressure, fear, reputation and the need to have it all figured out—through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.Senior Producer & Creative Director: Heather HairTechnical Director, Audio & Lead Editor: Lee Sherman#TonyEvans #TonyEvansPodcast #UnboundPodcast
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  Netflix Changed Everything | The Unbound Podcast 10.03.2026 54min

  Streaming has changed how people learn, watch and grow. The question is what that shift means for the church.In this episode of The Unbound Podcast, Dr. Evans sits down with Phil Warner, VP of Video Content at RightNow Media, for a conversation about how faith is being communicated in a media-driven world. Phil has spent decades helping shape Christian video resources, watching technology transform how people engage with teaching, discipleship and storytelling.RightNow Media has grown into the largest streaming library of discipleship content in the world, but it began with a small team producing just a handful of Bible studies each year. Phil shares how those early efforts eventually led to a global platform now used by churches across the world, and what ministries can learn from the way media habits continue to change.Dr. Evans and Phil also pull back the curtain on the realities of producing ministry media. Dr. Evans admits that while the finished videos look great, capturing those moments sometimes requires very, very, very long walks just to get the right B-roll shot. The conversation moves easily from those lighter behind-the-scenes moments into a deeper discussion about why the church shouldn’t fear new technology, how streaming platforms are reshaping the way people grow spiritually and why believers need to understand the tools shaping culture today.Phil Warner serves as VP of Video Content at RightNow Media, where he leads the team producing films and video teaching used across the platform. During his time there, he has helped develop more than 250 video-based discipleship resources, driven by a passion to use media to boldly communicate the gospel.———————————————————————The Unbound Podcast is a weekly space for conversations that don’t rush to conclusions. Each episode explores what it means to live free from what binds us—pressure, fear, reputation and the need to have it all figured out—through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.Senior Producer & Creative Director: Heather HairTechnical Director, Audio & Lead Editor: Lee Sherman#TonyEvans #TonyEvansPodcast #UnboundPodcast