Conversations with Jeff Bucknam

Season 14 | Episode 4: Is Repentence Required for Forgiveness? with Pastor Brit Gilman

Can forgiveness exist without repentance? In this episode of Conversations with Jeff Bucknam, Pastor Jeff and Pastor Brit Gilman tackle this thoughtful and sometimes controversial question, examining what the Bible says about repentance, grace, and the heart of the gospel.
“Conversations with Jeff Bucknam” is a production of Harvest Bible Chapel. Executive Producer: Wesley Cassford Host: Dr. Jeff Bucknam Co-host: Pastor Tommy Creutz Guest: Pastor Brit GilmanSound design, mixing, and editing: Wesley CassfordGraphic Design: Wesley Cassford Social Media: Bryan Spahr Producer: Sherri Smith

Season 14 | Episode 3: Why Are Christians Such Jerks Sometimes? with Ben France

Have you ever wondered why Christians—people who follow Jesus—can sometimes come across as harsh, judgmental, or just plain unkind? And if we’re honest… did the Church actually learn anything from Covid, or did it just expose what was already there?
In today’s episode, we’re asking some hard but necessary questions: Why are Christians such jerks sometimes? And what did the last few years reveal about our faith, our witness, and our love for others? Ben France, from our Crystal Lake Campus, joins Pastor Jeff Bucknam as they talk candidly about lessons learned, mistakes made, and how the Church can reflect Jesus more faithfully moving forward.
“Conversations with Jeff Bucknam” is a production of Harvest Bible Chapel. Executive Producer: Wesley Cassford Host: Dr. Jeff Bucknam Co-host: Pastor Tommy Creutz Guest: Ben FranceSound design, mixing, and editing: Wesley CassfordGraphic Design: Wesley Cassford Social Media: Bryan Spahr Producer: Sherri Smith

Season 14 | Episode 2: Deciding on Doctrine with Dr. Kyle Meeker

Welcome to Conversations with Jeff Bucknam. In this episode, Jeff is joined by Dr. Kyle Meeker for a timely and important conversation about deciding on doctrine—how Christians think about truth claims, weigh theological differences, and stay grounded when everything from secondary doctrines to conspiracy theories is competing for our attention. We’ll talk about how to discern what’s central to the Christian faith, what’s important but not essential, and how each of us has had moments where we’ve had to “shift our tent pegs” as we’ve grown in understanding. Along the way, we’ll reflect on real examples and offer practical wisdom for pursuing truth with humility, clarity, and faithfulness.“Conversations with Jeff Bucknam” is a production of Harvest Bible Chapel. Executive Producer: Wesley Cassford Host: Dr. Jeff Bucknam Co-host: Pastor Tommy Creutz Guest: Dr. Kyle MeekerSound design, mixing, and editing: Wesley CassfordGraphic Design: Wesley Cassford Social Media: Bryan Spahr Producer: Sherri Smith

Season 14 | Episode 1: Are Mormons Christians? A Conversation with Cory Anderson

Everybody's got a story! Listen now as Pastor Jeff Bucknam talks with Cory Anderson, Campus Pastor at the North Shore Campus of Harvest, about Mormonism. Cory previously served as a pastor in Salt Lake City, Utah. Together they discuss the question, "Are Mormons Christians? "If you’d like to explore this topic further, consider these helpful books by Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson, available wherever you purchase books.
Mormonism 101: Examining the Religion of the Latter-day Saints 
Answering Mormons' Questions: Ready Responses for Inquiring Latter-day Saints
Questions to Ask Your Mormon Friend: Effective Ways to Challenge a Mormon's Arguments Without Being Offensive
“Conversations with Jeff Bucknam” is a production of Harvest Bible Chapel. Executive Producer: Wesley Cassford Host: Dr. Jeff Bucknam Co-host: Pastor Tommy Creutz Guest: Pastor Cory AndersonSound design, mixing, and editing: Wesley CassfordGraphic Design: Wesley Cassford Social Media: Bryan Spahr Producer: Sherri Smith

Season 13 | Episode 9: Apologetics with the Apologetics Guy, Dr. Mikel Del Rosario

Everybody's got a story! Listen now as Pastor Jeff Bucknam talks with Dr. Mikel Del Rosario, the Apologetics Guy and professor at Moody Bible Institute, about apologetics. Listen now.Pick up a copy of Dr. Del Rosario's new book: Did Jesus Really Say He Was God?
BOOK INFO: https://www.ivpress.com/did-jesus-really-say-he-was-god You can also follow him on Instagram at @apologeticsguy. Listen to his podcast, The Apologetics Guy Show, wherever you listen to podcasts.“Conversations with Jeff Bucknam” is a production of Harvest Bible Chapel. Executive Producer: Wesley Cassford Host: Dr. Jeff Bucknam Co-host: Pastor Tommy Creutz Guest: Dr. Mikel Del RosarioSound design, mixing, and editing: Wesley CassfordGraphic Design: Wesley Cassford Social Media: Bryan Spahr Producer: Sherri Smith

Season 13 | Episode 8: Truth and Relativism with Dave Learned

Everybody's got a story! Listen now as Pastor Jeff Bucknam talks with Pastor Dave Learned, Lead Pastor of Care at Harvest, about truth and relativism. Listen now.“Conversations with Jeff Bucknam” is a production of Harvest Bible Chapel. Executive Producer: Wesley Cassford Host: Dr. Jeff Bucknam Co-host: Pastor Tommy Creutz Guest: Pastor Dave LearnedSound design, mixing, and editing: Wesley CassfordGraphic Design: Wesley Cassford Social Media: Bryan Spahr Producer: Sherri Smith

Season 13 | Episode 7: Women in Leadership in the Church with Stephanie Geisler

Everybody's got a story! Listen now as Pastor Jeff Bucknam talks with Stephanie Geisler, Central Director of Women's Ministry at Harvest, about women in leadership in the church. Listen now.“Conversations with Jeff Bucknam” is a production of Harvest Bible Chapel. Executive Producer: Wesley Cassford Host: Dr. Jeff Bucknam Co-host: Pastor Tommy Creutz Guest: Stephanie GeislerSound design, mixing, and editing: Wesley CassfordGraphic Design: Wesley Cassford Social Media: Bryan Spahr Producer: Sherri Smith

Season 13 | Episode 6: Jesus and the Resurrection with Dr. Christian Constante

Everybody's got a story. Listen now as Dr. Jeff Bucknam talks with Dr. Christian Constante, Campus Pastor of the Rolling Meadows Campus, about Jesus Christ and the evidence of His resurrection.
Show NotesWarner Wallace’s book: “Cold Case Christianity: A homicide detective investigates the claims of the gospels” and site:
https://coldcasechristianity.com
Dr. Gary Habermas’ book: “The Historical Jesus: Ancient evidence for the Life of Christ” and site:
https://www.garyhabermas.com
N.T. Wright’s book: “The Resurrection of the Son of God”
William Lane Craig’s book: “Assessing the New Testament Evidence for the Historicity of the Resurrection of Jesus”
Sean McDowell’s site: https://seanmcdowell.org
“Conversations with Jeff Bucknam” is a production of Harvest Bible Chapel. Executive Producer: Wesley Cassford Host: Dr. Jeff Bucknam Co-host: Pastor Tommy Creutz Guest: Dr. Christian ConstanteSound design, mixing, and editing: Wesley CassfordGraphic Design: Wesley Cassford Social Media: Bryan Spahr Producer: Sherri Smith

Season 13 | Episode 5: Cultural Apologetics with Pastor Tommy Creutz

Everybody's got a story. Listen now as Pastor Jeff Bucknam talks with his co-host, Pastor Tommy Creutz about cultural apologetics--applying Christian principles to contemporary cultural issues and engaging with popular culture.“Conversations with Jeff Bucknam” is a production of Harvest Bible Chapel. Executive Producer: Wesley Cassford Host: Pastor Jeff Bucknam Co-host: Pastor Tommy Creutz Guest: Pastor Tommy CreutzSound design, mixing, and editing: Louis Go Graphic Design: Wesley Cassford Social Media: Bryan Spahr Producer: Sherri Smith

Season 13 | Episode 4: A Bioethics Conversation with Dr. John Kilner

Everybody's got a story. Listen now as Pastor Jeff Bucknam talks with Dr. John Kilner about bioethics and a biblical perspective on beginning- and end-of-life issues. “Conversations with Jeff Bucknam” is a production of Harvest Bible Chapel. Executive Producer: Wesley Cassford Host: Pastor Jeff Bucknam Co-host: Pastor Tommy Creutz Guest: Dr. John KilnerSound design, mixing, and editing: Louis Go Graphic Design: Wesley Cassford Social Media: Bryan Spahr Producer: Sherri Smith