The Progressive Miseducation of America
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In this episode, Dr. Michael Easley welcomes back Dr. S. Jonathan Murphy, senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church and author of The Story of God and Us. Dr. Murphy shares how his book was written to give believers a clear framework for understanding the Bible from beginning to end, while also highlighting the relevance of each book for everyday life. He and Dr. Easley discuss how faith produces obedience—not through guilt or “shoulds” but through the Spirit’s work within us.
Dr. Murphy explains how God births new desires in His people as they spend time in His Word and with Him, shifting appetites from empty pursuits to joyful obedience. Together, they explore God’s providence in everyday details, the warnings and encouragements of Malachi, and how God prepared His people for Christ even during the 400 years of silence. Dr. Murphy emphasizes that Scripture, even the often-overlooked minor prophets, speaks with direct relevance to our lives today. He closes by pointing to the believer’s eternal hope and the joy of what is to come. This episode invites listeners to delight in God’s Word, trust His providence, and live out their faith with Spirit-driven joy and anticipation.
Dr. S Jonathan Murphy is a pastor, seminary professor, and author. He is the senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, TX, a professor of pastoral ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary, and a board member of Insight for Living Ministries.
He enjoys family trips, reading history, and watching team sports, especially Ulster rugby. Jonathan’s cross-cultural ministry is wide in scope. He was born in Northern Ireland, raised in Spain as a missionary kid, and educated in Scotland and Texas. He resides in Texas with his wife Sarah Jane and their four children.
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