Randy Alcorn

In this clip from the Building Excellence podcast with Bailey Miles, Randy discusses Jesus’ command to lay up for ourselves treasures in Heaven. He points out that Jesus’ logic is not that laying up treasures on Earth is unspiritual, but that it is pointless because on Earth your treasure will be lost, while in Heaven, it will always be secure.

My new children's book Heaven on Earth: When God Makes Everything New, which I wrote with my friend Lisa Tawn Bergren, released yesterday on August 11. It's beautifully illustrated by James Bernardin, and geared towards children ages 3-7.

In this clip from the Building Excellence podcast with Bailey Miles, Randy explains that God’s ownership is the key to our stewardship, because a steward carefully manages what belongs to someone else. In acknowledging that God owns our money, we trust that He will provide.

In this clip from the Building Excellence podcast with Bailey Miles, Randy shares how, after his book Money, Possessions, and Eternity came out, practicing stewardship became a living reality as a result of his involvement in the pro-life movement.

In this clip from the Building Excellence podcast with Bailey Miles, Randy explains the impact his theology professor had on his decision to become a writer. He also discusses why he responds to the letters he receives and the importance of having time for people.

In this clip from the Building Excellence podcast with Bailey Miles, Randy talks about some of his mentors, particularly the Christian authors he read.

In this clip from the Building Excellence podcast with Bailey Miles, Randy discusses how he got involved in ministry and became a pastor.

In this clip from the Building Excellence podcast with Bailey Miles, Randy shares how sports have been a part of his life through playing, coaching, and doing outreach to professional athletes.

In this clip from the Building Excellence podcast with Bailey Miles, Randy shares how his faith grew following his conversion.