Interviews from IVP Extra
Read these insightful interviews with IVP authors on important issues facing Christians today, brought to you by IVP Extra.
Listening to Women for the Good of the Church, Academy, and World
In this interview, IVP authors Carmen Joy Imes, Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, E. K. Strawser, Nijay Gupta, Rob Dixon, and Sandra L. Glahn reflect on Women’s History Month and the importance of hearing women—and what we miss when we don’t. Gilmore-Young and Gupta are hosts of the IVP podcast Hear Women.
Four Indigenous Authors Reflect on Native American Heritage
In this article, four authors share wisdom from their stories, cultures, and faith journeys. T. Christopher Hoklotubbe, Terry Wildman, Randy Woodley, and H. Daniel Zacharias offer reflections on what they treasure most about their heritage, what they wish others understood, and why Indigenous wisdom is vital for the future of the church and the world.
Autores de IVP hablan sobre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, la diversidad y qué es lo que las comunidades hispanas y latinas necesitan escuchar en estos momentos.
En honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana, los autores de IVP Natalia Kohn Rivera, Robert Chao Romero, Kristel Acevedo y Marlena Graves comparten sus perspectivas sobre la celebración de la historia, cultura e identidad hispana y latina y comparten palabras de aliento a estas comunidades para hoy.
IVP Authors Discuss Hispanic Heritage Month, Diversity, and What Hispanic and Latino Communities Need to Hear Right Now
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, IVP authors Natalia Kohn Rivera, Robert Chao Romero, Kristel Acevedo, and Marlena Graves share their perspectives on celebrating Hispanic and Latino history, culture, and identity and give words of encouragement to these communities for today.
From a Mother’s Heart to the World: Tara Hackney on Rewriting a Timeless Classic for Today's Children
In this heartfelt interview, Tara shares how she reimagined the classic song to celebrate the unique and intentional way each child is created. Keep reading to learn how she invites families everywhere to join in spreading the timeless message that every child is perfectly made and perfectly loved.
The Heart Behind "Rebecca Sue"
Hear from Kathleen Norris on her heart behind writing Rebecca Sue, the untold story of her younger sister Becky. With Norris's signature blend of poetic prose, spiritual reflection, and heartfelt storytelling, Rebecca Sue invites readers into a profoundly moving narrative, a tender tribute to Becky's intelligence, her struggles, and her extraordinary ability to inspire those around her.
An Interview with the Author of "Swing Low"
Walter Strickland’s Swing Low is a rich, in-depth project of historical understanding in two complementary volumes: a comprehensive narrative of the history of Black Christianity in America since colonial times alongside a full volume of historical documents enabling readers to hear the voices of the African American church for ourselves.
A Conversation with the Author of "Saint Valentine the Kindhearted"
Listen in on this conversation with "Saint Valentine the Kindhearted" author Ned Bustard, as he shares insight into how this book came about.
A Conversation with the Editors of "The New Testament in Color"
Listen in on this conversation with "The New Testament in Color" volume editors Esau McCaulley, Janette H. Ok, Osvaldo Padilla, and Amy Peeler as they share insight into the process of bringing together this first-of-its-kind multi-ethnic Bible commentary.
How Terence & Zion Lester Are Mobilizing Youth to Serve Their Communities
Youth and teen activism are driving change on a global scale! How can families take action in their communities together? In this interview with Terence Lester and his daughter, Zion, we see how parents and caregivers can mobilize the next generation to serve by fostering values of service and empathy from a young age.
A Conversation on Old Testament Prophecy with John H. Walton
Read this conversation with John H. Walton, author of "The Lost World of the Prophets," to hear more about how the Lost World series came to be and how Walton has developed his signature proposition structure.
A Conversation on the Lawyer's Vocation with Robert F. Cochran
Is the lawyer's vocation considered a "servant" profession? Robert F. Cochran, author of "The Servant Lawyer," believes that lawyers can serve both humans and God with their work. Read this interview to hear how Cochran views the calling to the ordinary practice of law as experienced by ordinary lawyers.
A Conversation on Christian Abolitionist History with Douglas M. Strong and Albert G. Miller
In the book "Awakening to Justice" The Dialogue on Race and Faith project presents groundbreaking scholarship on Christian abolitionist history. Read this interview to hear more from two of the book's coauthors, Douglas M. Strong and Albert G. Miller.
A Conversation on Anxiety and Worship with J. Michael Jordan
Too often in the history of Christian worship, evangelical leaders have sought to manipulate anxiety to spur repentance. In this interview, J. Michael Jordan (author of "Worship in an Age of Anxiety") explores how the church can be a space that offers healing worship for the next generation.
A Conversation on Oral Culture & Scripture with D. Brent Sandy
In today's culture, it's easy to forget that the original recipients of God's message would have heard Scripture, instead of reading it. In this interview, D. Brent Sandy (author of "Hear Ye the Word of the Lord") explores how oral communication shaped biblical writers and ancient hearers, providing constructive ways for us to be better hearers and performers of Scripture today.
At the Crossroads of Faith and Work
As Christians, our work and faith are integrated seamlessly in our lives. What if we all found a way to see our vocation as way of advancing God's work? In this conversation, IVP authors Barry Rowan, Gayle Beebe, Jeff Haanen, Joanna Meyer, Ross Chapman, and Ryan Tafilowski share their insights about bringing faith and work together for the glory of God.
A Conversation on Luke-Acts with Michael F. Bird
Michael F. Bird's book "A Birds-Eye View of Luke and Acts" draws us into the wide-ranging narrative of Luke-Acts to discover how Luke frames the life of Jesus and of the first disciples. In this interview, he shares about the exciting and surprising insights he's discovered during his years teaching on these important biblical books.
A Conversation on Evolutionary Science and Scripture with Dru Johnson
Can the ideas of Scripture and evolutionary science be mutually illuminating? In this interview, biblical scholar Dru Johnson calls us beyond creation-versus-evolution debates to explore the continuities and discontinuities between biblical themes and modern science.
A Conversation Between Tish Harrison Warren and Andy Crouch on Culture Making
"The only way to change culture is to create culture," says Andy Crouch in his bestselling book "Culture Making". Read this sneak peek of a new conversation between Crouch and Tish Harrison Warren from the expanded edition's new afterword.
A Conversation on Greco-Roman Mythology and New Testament Studies with Sandra Glahn
In her book "Nobody's Mother," New Testament scholar Sandra Glahn digs deep into evidence about the ancient Greek goddess Artemis of the Ephesians from both biblical and classical sources in order to bring into focus Paul's teaching in 1 Timothy. Read this interview to learn more about her thoughts on scholarship, mentoring, and the role of story in academic writing.
A Conversation on Asian American Identity & Faith
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, join IVP for a conversation with the authors of Learning Our Names. Sabrina S. Chan, Linson Daniel, E. David de Leon, and La Thao share insights into the creation and purpose of the book, what they hope readers take from it, and more.
A Conversation with the Editors of Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, 2nd Edition
Celebrating the release of "Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, 2nd Edition," editors Scot McKnight, Lynn Cohick, and Nijay Gupta discuss how the field of Pauline studies has evolved since 1993 while sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how they crafted this new edition.
A Conversation on Early-Church Women in Ministry with Nijay Gupta
Nijay Gupta, a passionate ally of women in the church and academy, wrote about the lives of women named as leaders and ministers in the Bible in his book "Tell Her Story." In this interview, he talks about how those insights from the early church have real implications for today.
A Conversation on Christian Singleness with Danielle Treweek
What does church history and the Bible have to say about the meaning of singleness? In this interview, author Danielle Treweek talks about the misconceptions our society and the church perpetuates about single people and offers an eschatological vision of singleness that is both hopeful and profound.
A Conversation on Renewal Worship with Steven Félix-Jäger
All Christian worship is led by the Holy Spirit. But is there a distinctive theology of Pentecostal worship? In this interview, author Steven Felix-Jager discusses Spirit-led doxology, implications for the global church, and his own experience of sensing the presence of the Holy Spirit in worship.
