#55 The Gift of the Body of Christ Throughout the Centuries with Ben Lansing

About this episode

Lori G. Melton interviews Ben Lansing about his book on saints and their impact on faith during challenging times.

On this episode, Lori G. Melton welcomes artist, Anglican deacon, and author Ben Lansing to discuss his book, Our Church Speaks: An Illustrated Devotional of Saints from Every Era and Place , and how the lives of the saints point us to Jesus and strengthen us in the “messy” times we live. Burdened to offer what he could during the COVID pandemic, Ben began sharing portraits of the saints on Instagram—along with short histories and meaningful quotes. What began as a simple offering quickly revealed a deep hunger, as people found themselves longing for more. That faithful beginning grew into a powerful devotional featuring 52 saints from across centuries, continents, genders, and vocations—pairing biographies, prayers, and pastoral reflections, along with a companion podcast. Together, they reflect on how the saints laid a beautiful and powerful foundation for our faith—enriching the body of Christ and reminding us we are not alone in our journey. Resources Mentioned: You can find Ben Lansing, the Our Church Speaks Book, Podcast, and Art Series on his website: OurChurchSpeaks.com Journey with a Giant: Choose Your Guide, Pursue Your Purpose, and Grow in Your Walk with God by Lori G…

People in this episode

Host: Lori G. Melton

Guest: Ben Lansing

Topics covered

• saints
• Christian faith
• spiritual growth
• COVID pandemic
• devotional literature
• art and spirituality

Keywords

• body of Christ
• Christianity
• devotional
• saints
• spirituality
• art
• COVID-19

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OurChurchSpeaks.com

Books & works: Our Church Speaks: An Illustrated Devotional of Saints from Every Era and Place, Journey with a Giant: Choose Your Guide, Pursue Your Purpose, and Grow in Your Walk with God

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