Resources by Topic: About Randy

Randy Alcorn was interviewed about different parts of his life. In this clip, he talks about his reactions to his wife's cancer diagnosis.

Randy Alcorn was interviewed about different parts of his life. In this clip, he talks about how to Lord prepared him for his wife's cancer diagnosis. 

Randy Alcorn was interviewed about different parts of his life. In this clip, he reflects on times the Lord has helped him in his struggles. 

Randy Alcorn was interviewed about different parts of his life. In this clip, he talks about his depression.

Randy Alcorn was interviewed about different parts of his life. In this clip, he talks about what he and his wife decided to do after lawsuit penalties had been dropped. 

If you receive EPM’s prayer updates by email, you know that earlier this year, Nanci was diagnosed with colon cancer. We’re both in good spirits, talking often of God’s grace and sovereignty and that we can fully trust Him in whatever is ahead. 

I really enjoy hearing from readers of my books. But my absolute favorite letters are the ones that come from children and young adults.

In 2017, Randy Alcorn shared his story of how his ministry, Eternal Perspective Ministries, began and God's sovereignty throughout all of it. This was filmed by Humble Beast.

In 2017, Randy Alcorn had the priviledge to speak to the Operation Mobilization Logos Hope Ship staff in Jamaica. In this audio clip, he and his wife Nanci answer a question about writing and give some advice about improving skills that God gives us.

Years ago I spoke on the phone with David Green, the founder of Hobby Lobby. It was great to meet face to face this brother and his wife Barbara, such wonderful people. They are the founders and owners of Hobby Lobby, with its more than 750 retail stores, and they employ approximately 32,000 people.

Our worldviews permeate our writing, and if all we soak in is popular culture, a few hours a week at church won’t be sufficient to give us depth and durability. We need to read quality books by great Christian thinkers.

"I think probably the single greatest thing that I sensed in my conversion was a deep-seated happiness that God was real and joy-giving, and now I was experiencing what I had always longed for."

Randy Alcorn spoke at his home church, Good Shepherd Community Church, on the topic of happiness. In this clip, Randy shares about his personal journey to faith and how happiness was a part of it. For more information, check out Randy's Happiness book. 

After I spoke in one church, the pastor asked me, on behalf of the churches of Cuba, to greet the body of Christ in the U.S.A. I do that now. The churches in Cuba have spiritual strength that has come through adversity. Please pray for the people of Cuba, and especially for the churches.