Encounter with God Together
By Scripture Union USA
We hope you will enjoy hearing from various guests each week and that it will enhance your personal engagement with God’s Word.
Encounter with God TogetherJul 31, 2023
What Only God Can Do
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Sue King, SU-USA board member, as they discuss a new week’s readings in Acts. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Sue King
Sue King is a retired teacher of high school and preschool. After living in Northern Virginia for 50 years, Sue now lives in Hudson, Ohio. She attends Christ Church Episcopal, Hudson, and is a Lay Eucharistic Visitor, Counter, and usually involved in any event with food. She and her husband have three children and three grandchildren. She has been an Encounter With God Bible guide reader for over 15 years.
Outpouring of Power
SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined by Board Member Daniel Parmar, who shares his reflections on this week’s passages in Acts. Featured Guest: Daniel Parmar, SU-USA Board Member Daniel Parmar is a member of the SU USA Board of Directors and has been a life-long Bible guide reader who loves God's Word. Daniel is Senior Director of Strategy for Merkle.
Partnership with God
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Bob Powers, SU-USA board member, as they discuss a new week’s readings in I Kings. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Bob Powers
Bob Powers serves on the Board of Directors for Scripture Union-USA. He is a leader, politico, and former diplomat with twenty years of experience in Washington, D.C. This work includes his efforts in private industry, large corporations, government, associations, and now as Director of Government Relations at Bread for the World.
The Golden Era of Solomon
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Jonny Radcliff, youth minister, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the book of I Kings. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Jonny Radcliff, youth minister
Jonny is a Youth Minister, Speaker, and the National Coordinator of Resource Development at NNYM (National Network of Youth Ministries). He lives in Pennsylvania (Go Birds) with his amazing wife Sarah and their 4 incredible kids. If you would like Jonny to speak at your church or event, visit www.JonnyRadcliff.com
Listening to God in the Minor Prophets
SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they discuss a new week’s readings in Obadiah and Nahum. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Whitney T. Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus
Mr. Kuniholm is President Emeritus of Scripture Union, USA. He is a speaker and the author of several books on personal and group Bible study, including The Essential Series, three church-wide Bible reading programs based on his books. To date, the Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages.
God's Love is Constant
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Adrian Brown, composer and SU-USA volunteer, as they discuss a new week’s readings in Leviticus. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Adrian Brown, composer and SU Volunteer
Adrian Brown is a graduate of Nyack College and is currently pursuing a master's in worship arts at Cairn University. For the past several years, Adrian has served SU as a volunteer, assisting in summer outreach and online after-school programs. Adrian has also contributed to the ministry of SU-USA through composition, writing and illustration.
A People Set Apart
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Richard Hasselbach, pastor and SU-USA board member, as they discuss a new week’s readings in Leviticus. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Richard Hasselbach, board member and pastor
Richard Hasselbach is pastor of Clarkstown Reformed Church in West Nyack, New York. He has pastored churches in both New York and Florida. Rev. Hasselbach is a graduate of Siena College (B.A.) and holds a Master of Divinity degree (M.Div.) from the Washington Theological Union, and advanced degrees from both Boston College Law School (J.D.) and Fordham University (Ph.D.).
Insights into the Book of James
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice President, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the book of James. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice President
Janet Morgan previously served as SU International Director, responsible for the oversight of the SU Movements in all 120 countries around the globe. She is currently sharing her wealth of experience and wisdom with the ministry of SU-USA as part of the executive leadership team.
Listening for the Holy Spirit
SU USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they outline a new quarter’s readings in Acts. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Whitney T. Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus
Mr. Kuniholm is President Emeritus of Scripture Union, USA. He is a speaker and the author of several books on personal and group Bible study, including The Essential Series, three church-wide Bible reading programs based on his books. To date, the Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages.
God's Divine Plan
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Brian Baker, member of the NFL Coaches Network, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the book of Luke. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Brian Baker, NFL Coaches Fellowship
Brian Baker is is an American football coach, former linebacker, and former defensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts. He had been coaching for over 30 years in football both college and the National Football League prior to his joining the Colts. Brian and his wife, Nevada, have four daughters, Norell, Nicole, Jade and Jasmine.
Prepare for His Coming
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Steve Loney, retired NFL coach, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the book of Luke. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Steve Loney, retired NFL Coach
Steve Loney is a decades-long member of the NFL Coaches Fellowship, that uses the SU Encounter with God Bible reading guide each month as a guide for discussion. Steve is now retired after 45 years as a coach for high school, college and NFL teams.
What is Your Cornerstone?
SU USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Matt Eberflus, head coach of the Chicago Bears, as they discuss key questions emerging from Luke. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Matt Eberflus, head coach of the Chicago Bears
Matt Eberflus has been an American Football Coach for 30 years. He has coached at the collegiate level as well as the professional ranks. Matt is a devoted Christian, Husband and Father.
We Serve a God of Grace
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Leslie Frazier, assistant head coach for the Seattle Seahawks, as they discuss the grace and compassion of God in Jonah and the challenge for us as believers in Titus. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org Featured Guest: Leslie Frazier, assistant head coach for the Seattle Seahawks
Leslie Frazier is the assistant head coach for the Seattle Seahawks. For nearly two decades, he has been using the Encounter with God daily Bible reading guide in monthly studies in the NFL Coaches Fellowship.
The Hope of Restoration - even for your enemies
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Dan Garrison Edwards, CCO Campus Minister, as they discuss readings in Hosea and Jonah. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Dan Garrison Edwards, CCO Campus Minister
Dan Garrison Edwards serves as CCO Campus Minister at Church of the Good Samaritan in Paoli, PA. He primarily serves on the campuses of Eastern University and West Chester University. He graduated in 2018 with his Master of Divinity from Palmer Theological Seminary where he currently serves as part-time alumni chaplain and 'seminary storyteller.’ He lives in Phoenixville, PA with his wife Libby. When Dan is not preoccupied with home renovations, he enjoys hiking, reading, and smoking meat in his backyard.
God's Heart for the Broken
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Yvonne Vitale, SU Volunteer, as they discuss a new week’s readings in Hosea.
Featured Guest: Yvonne Vitale, SU Volunteer
Yvonne Vitale has been serving with SU for many years, most recently helping with one of our PrimeTime afterschool programs in NYC. Yvonne works at East Christian School in NY, teaching performing arts to younger students. She was trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and has worked as a teaching actor.
The Day of the Lord
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Richard Hasselbach, pastor and SU-USA board member, as they discuss Paul's writings to the Thessalonian church and how he instructs them to live and consider the Lord's coming. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Richard Hasselbach, board member and pastor
Richard Hasselbach is pastor of Clarkstown Reformed Church in West Nyack, New York. He has pastored churches in both New York and Florida. Rev. Hasselbach is a graduate of Siena College (B.A.) and holds a Master of Divinity degree (M.Div.) from the Washington Theological Union, and advanced degrees from both Boston College Law School (J.D.) and Fordham University (Ph.D.).
Active in the Community, Rev. Hasselbach currently sits on the Clarkstown, NY Board of Ethics and serves on the board of Helping Hands Interfaith Coalition for the Homeless of Rockland County. He has taught at St. Bonaventure University and Mercy College.
He is an animal lover and is owned by his three dogs.
How I Read the Bible
SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, who shares his own Bible engagement method as he walks through this week's passages in 1 Thessalonians. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org Featured Guest: Whitney T. Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus
Mr. Kuniholm is President Emeritus of Scripture Union, USA. He is a speaker and the author of several books on personal and group Bible study, including The Essential Series, three church-wide Bible reading programs based on his books. To date, the Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages.
Leviticus Gets a Bad Wrap
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Jonny Radcliff, youth minister, as they discuss how the regulations in Leviticus shed clarity on the stories represented in the new covenant. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Jonny Radcliff, youth minister
Jonny is a Youth Minister, Speaker, and the National Coordinator of Resource Development at NNYM (National Network of Youth Ministries). He lives in Pennsylvania (Go Birds) with his amazing wife Sarah and their 4 incredible kids. If you would like Jonny to speak at your church or event, visit www.JonnyRadcliff.com
Worshipping a Holy God ... reflections in Leviticus
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice President, discussing a bit of the backstory to the book of Leviticus, where we read about various sacrifices, their meaning and their connection to Christ. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org.
Featured Guest: Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice President
Janet Morgan previously served as SU International Director, responsible for the oversight of the SU Movements in all 120 countries around the globe. She is currently sharing her wealth of experience and wisdom with the ministry of SU-USA as part of the executive leadership team.
The Tables Can Turn. Are We Ready? ... reflections on Luke and Leviticus
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Skylar Brown, SU-USA digital media specialist, as they discuss a new week’s readings in Luke and Leviticus. Skylar shares his thoughts on what it means to be truly wealthy and reminds us of our costly salvation. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Skylar Brown, Digital Media Assistant
Skylar Brown is the digital media specialist for SU-USA and is pursuing his PhD in strategic leadership. Skylar also volunteers his time for a number of ministry programs and events for SU-USA.
Jesus Gets Personal (EWGT)
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Dennis Brice, pastor and church planter, as they discuss how Jesus focuses on individuals and the cost of following him in this week's passages from Luke. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at https://www.ScriptureUnion.org Featured Guest: Dennis Brice
Rev. Dennis Brice is an ordained minister from the Church of Scotland who has spent his life engaged with church planting efforts. He has served as a campus pastor with InterVarsity, a pastor in Taiwan for 10 years and spent several years equipping others for ministry as Candidate Director of Arab World Ministries. Dennis continues to inspire young leaders to engage with church ministry.
Why Do We Read the Bible? (EWGT)
SU USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus as they kick off the new year in Encounter with God with a fundamental question. Whitney suggests his three reasons for reading God's Word. What are yours?
You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading guide, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org Featured Guest: Whitney Kuniholm, President Emeritus
Mr. Kuniholm is President Emeritus of Scripture Union, USA. He is a speaker and the author of several books on personal and group Bible study, including The Essential Series, three church-wide Bible reading programs based on his books. To date, the Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages.
Live a life worthy of the Gospel
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Laurel Hicks Curry, SU Fund Development Coordinator, as they discuss a new week’s readings in Jeremiah and Philippians. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Laurel Hicks Curry
Laurel Hicks Curry joined the SU-USA administrative team in January 2022, serving as Fund Development Coordinator. She holds a master's degree in theology from Villanova.
Who do we put our confidence in? ... reflections from Jeremiah
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Adrian Brown, composer and SU-USA volunteer, as they discuss a new week’s readings in Jeremiah. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Adrian Brown, composer and SU Volunteer
Adrian Brown is a graduate of Nyack College and is currently pursuing a masters in classical piano. For the past several years. Adrian has served as a volunteer, assisting in summer outreach and online after-school programs. He has composed a theme song for SU SuperKids and also created commissioned works of art.
Four Leadership Character Studies ... reflections in Jeremiah
SU USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the book of Jeremiah. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Whitney T. Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus
Mr. Kuniholm is President Emeritus of Scripture Union, USA. He is a speaker and the author of several books on personal and group Bible study, including The Essential Series, three church-wide Bible reading programs based on his books. To date, the Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages.
Urgency of the Message ... reflections on Luke
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice President, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the book of Luke. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice President
Janet Morgan previously served as SU International Director, responsible for the oversight of the SU Movements in all 120 countries around the globe. She is currently sharing her wealth of experience and wisdom with the ministry of SU-USA as part of the executive leadership team.
Facing Ascension with Joy ... reflections on Luke
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Dennis Brice, pastor and church planter, as they discuss a new week’s readings in Luke. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Dennis Brice, pastor and church planter
Rev. Dennis Brice is an ordained minister from the Church of Scotland who has spent his life engaged with church planting efforts. He has served as a campus pastor with InterVarsity, a pastor in Taiwan for 10 years and spent several years equipping others for ministry as Candidate Director of Arab World Ministries. Dennis continues to inspire young leaders to engage with church ministry.
The workers are few ... reflections on Luke
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Gil Rolon, prison chaplain, as they discuss a new week’s readings in Luke. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Gil (Jim) Rolon
Gil was born in Philadelphia PA and is bi-lingual/Spanish. 1983 graduate of Bethany Bible Institute in Allentown PA. Jim has served as an Associate Minister and Teaching Elder at various churches and 40 years as prison chaplain at Gratersford and Bucks County prisons. Jim lives in Hatfield PA. and has been married to his beautiful wife Iris Rolon for 4 decades. They have two amazing sons and three beautiful grandchildren.
I know the plans I have for you ... reflections on Jeremiah
SU USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they discuss a new week’s readings in Jeremiah. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Whitney T. Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus
Mr. Kuniholm is President Emeritus of Scripture Union, USA. He is a speaker and the author of several books on personal and group Bible study, including The Essential Series, three church-wide Bible reading programs based on his books. To date, the Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages.
The prophet still speaks ... reflections from Jeremiah
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice President, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the book of Luke. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice President
Janet Morgan previously served as SU International Director, responsible for the oversight of the SU Movements in all 120 countries around the globe. She is currently sharing her wealth of experience and wisdom with the ministry of SU-USA as part of the executive leadership team.
Preach the God-breathed Word ... reflections on 2 Timothy
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Reverend John Guest (via event video), pastor, evangelist, author, founder, and apologist discussing a new week’s readings in the book of 2 Timothy. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Reverend John Guest
John Guest was born and raised in Oxford, England. While studying as an engineer he was invited to hear the American evangelist, Billy Graham, in London, 1954. That night John responded to God’s call and made his commitment to Jesus Christ at age eighteen. Shortly thereafter, he felt God calling him into full-time service as a pastor.
He came to the United States in 1964; combining his love for young people with his musical ability he formed one of the first Christian contemporary music groups known as the Exkursions. For the next four years John used music to draw young people to meetings where thousands of them heard for the first time the “Good News” of Jesus Christ. One of John’s first jobs in the United States was with Scripture Union where he and his wife Kathy helped to lead C.S.S.M. beach outreaches.
In 1968, he became the Minister of Youth at St. Stephen’s Church in Sewickley, Pennsylvania and four years later the senior pastor. Recognizing the gifts God has given him for evangelism, in 1990 St. Stephen’s set him free to conduct city-wide evangelistic rallies across America. John has spoken to over 1,000,000 people face to face.
He now serves at Christ Church at Grove Farm in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. John is the author of ten books. He co-founded Trinity Episcopal School of Ministry and was a participant in the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelism and a board member of the National Association of Evangelicals. He founded the Coalition for Christian Outreach, an evangelistic organization employing approximately 150 staff on college campuses. John is married to Kathleen Heggar and has four daughters.
Fan into flame the gift of God ... refections on 2 Timothy
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Adrian Brown, composer and SU-USA volunteer, as they discuss a new week’s readings in 2 Timothy. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Adrian Brown, composer and SU Volunteer
Adrian Brown is a graduate of Nyack College and is currently pursuing a Masters in Worship and Arts at Cairn University. For the past several years, Adrian has served the SU northeast ministry region as a volunteer, assisting in summer outreach and online after-school programs. Adrian has composed a theme song for the SuperKids program, Who is Jesus? He is the first violin for the Alliance Orchestra.
Featured Guest: Adrian Brown, composer and SU Volunteer
Adrian Brown is a graduate of Nyack College and is currently pursuing a Masters in Worship and Arts at Cairn University. For the past several years, Adrian has served the SU northeast ministry region as a volunteer, assisting in summer outreach and online after-school programs. Adrian has composed a theme song for the SuperKids program, Who is Jesus? He is the first violin for the Alliance Orchestra.
Featured Guest: Adrian Brown, composer and SU Volunteer
Adrian Brown is a graduate of Nyack College and is currently pursuing a Masters in Worship and Arts at Cairn University. For the past several years, Adrian has served the SU northeast ministry region as a volunteer, assisting in summer outreach and online after-school programs. Adrian has composed a theme song for the SuperKids program, Who is Jesus?
The God Who Provides ... reflections on 2 Samuel
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Richard Hasselbach, pastor and SU-USA board member, as they discuss a new week’s readings in 2 Samuel. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Richard Hasselbach, board member and pastor
Richard Hasselbach is pastor of Clarkstown Reformed Church in West Nyack, New York. He has pastored churches in both New York and Florida. Rev. Hasselbach is a graduate of Siena College (B.A.) and holds a Master of Divinity degree (M.Div.) from the Washington Theological Union, and advanced degrees from both Boston College Law School (J.D.) and Fordham University (Ph.D.).
Fighting in the Forests of Ephraim ... reflections on 2 Samuel.
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Skylar Brown, SU-USA digital media specialist, as they discuss a new week’s readings in 2 Samuel. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Skylar Brown, SU-USA digital medial specialist
Skylar Brown is the digital media specialist for SU-USA and is pursuing his PhD in strategic leadership. Skylar also volunteers his time for a number of ministry programs and events for SU-USA.
The posture of King David ... reflections on 2 Samuel
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Dan Garrison Edwards, director of College and Young Adult Ministry, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the book of 2 Samuel. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org.
Featured Guest: Dan Garrison Edwards, CCO Campus Minister
Dan Garrison Edwards serves as director of College and Young Adult Ministry at Church of the Good Samaritan in Paoli, PA. He primarily serves on the campuses of Eastern University and West Chester University. He graduated in 2018 with his Master’s of Divinity from Palmer Theological Seminary where he currently serves as part-time alumni chaplain and 'seminary storyteller.’ He lives in Phoenixville, PA with his wife Libby. When Dan is not preoccupied with home renovations, he enjoys hiking, reading, and smoking meat in his backyard.
Glimpses of David ... reflections on 2 Samuel
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Yvonne Vitale, SU Volunteer, as they discuss a new week’s readings in 2 Samuel. You can subscribe. to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Yvonne Vitale, SU Volunteer
Yvonne Vitale has been serving with SU for many years, most recently helping with one of our PrimeTime afterschool programs in NYC. Yvonne works at East Christian School in NY, teaching performing arts to younger students. She was trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and has worked as a teaching actor.
The Lord said to Moses ... reflection on Numbers
SU USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the book of Numbers. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Whitney T. Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus
Mr. Kuniholm is President Emeritus of Scripture Union, USA. He is a speaker and the author of several books on personal and group Bible study, including The Essential Series, three church-wide Bible reading programs based on his books. To date, the Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages.
God blesses, and will not curse ... reflections in Numbers
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Richard Hasselbach, pastor and SU-USA board member, as they discuss a new week’s readings in Numbers. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Richard Hasselbach, SU Board member and pastor
Richard Hasselbach is pastor of Clarkstown Reformed Church in West Nyack, New York. He has pastored churches in both New York and Florida. Rev. Hasselbach is a graduate of Siena College (B.A.) and holds a Master of Divinity degree (M.Div.) from the Washington Theological Union, and advanced degrees from both Boston College Law School (J.D.) and Fordham University (Ph.D.).
Active in the Community, Rev. Hasselbach currently sits on the Clarkstown, NY Board of Ethics and serves on the board of Helping Hands Interfaith Coalition for the Homeless of Rockland County. He has taught at St. Bonaventure University and Mercy College.
He is an animal lover and is owned by two small dogs: Oliver, a 4-year-old Coton d’Tulear, and Enzo, a 1-year-old Bichon Frise.
God is always working ... reflections in Luke and Numbers
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Brad Idzik, wide receivers coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as they discuss this week’s readings in the books of Luke and Numbers. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Brad Idzik, NFL wide receivers coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Brad Idzik is the wide receivers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is a member of the NFL Coaches Fellowship, that uses the SU Encounter with God Bible reading guide each month as a guide for discussion.
He joins the Buccaneers (2023) after spending the last four seasons as a member of the Seattle Seahawks coaching staff, serving as assistant wide receivers coach (2019-20, 2022) and offensive quality control/assistant quarterbacks coach (2021)
Allow God's Word to change you ... reflections on Luke
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Andre Curtis, safeties coach, Chicago Bears, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the book of Luke. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Andre Curtis, NFL safeties coach, Chicago Bears
Andre Curtis is the safeties coach for the Chicago Bears and is a member of the NFL Coaches Fellowship, that uses the SU Encounter with God Bible reading guide each month as a guide for discussion.
He enters his second year as the Bears safeties coach in 2023.
Andre has 23 years of coaching experience, including 17 in the National Football League. Prior to his arrival in Chicago, he spent seven seasons in Seattle (2015-21), three in New Orleans (2012-14), three in St. Louis (2009-11) and three within the New York Giants organization (2006-08).
God sees us ... reflections on Luke
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Steve Loney, retired NFL coach, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the book of Luke. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Steve Loney, retired NFL coach
Steve Loney is a decades-long member of the NFL Coaches Fellowship, that uses the SU Encounter with God Bible reading guide each month as a guide for discussion. Steve is now retired after 45 years as a coach for high school, college and NFL teams.
Grace and the Kingdom of God ... reflections on Luke
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice President, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the book of Luke. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice President
Janet Morgan previously served as SU International Director, responsible for the oversight of the SU Movements in all 120 countries around the globe. She is currently sharing her wealth of experience and wisdom with the ministry of SU-USA as part of the executive leadership team.
Be Intentional About Modeling Jesus' Example ... reflections from 2 Samuel and Luke
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Leslie Frazier, former defensive coordinator/assistant head coach for the Buffalo Bills, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the books of 2 Samuel and Luke. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Leslie Frazier, NFL Coaches Fellowship
Leslie Frazier most recent assignment in the NFL the defensive coordinator/assistant head coach for the Buffalo Bills. For nearly two decades, he has been using the Encounter with God daily Bible reading guide in monthly studies in the NFL Coaches Fellowship. Leslie has taken this year off from coaching but plans to remain engaged with the NFL.
God grants David victories ... reflections from 2 Samuel
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Kadie Stade, SU Social Media Coordinator, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the book of 2 Samuel. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Kadie Stade, SU Social Media Coordinator
Kadie is a graduate from Eastern Nazarene College in the Boston area, with both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She currently resides in Lansdale, PA , where she is a mental health educator in local schools, and an active member of her church's youth and worship ministries. Kadie has a passion for creativity and sharing the love of Christ through social media. She handles the social media account for Scripture Union.
God Keeps His Promises ... reflections on 2 Samuel
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Richard Hasselbach, pastor and SU-USA board member, as they discuss a new week’s readings in 2 Samuel. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Richard Hasselbach, SU Board member and pastor
Richard Hasselbach is pastor of Clarkstown Reformed Church in West Nyack, New York. He has pastored churches in both New York and Florida. Rev. Hasselbach is a graduate of Siena College (B.A.) and holds a Masters of Divinity degree (M.Div.) from the Washington Theological Union, and advanced degrees from both Boston College Law School (J.D.) and Fordham University (Ph.D.).
Active in the Community, Rev. Hasselbach currently sits on the Clarkstown, NY Board of Ethics and serves on the board of Helping Hands Interfaith Coalition for the Homeless of Rockland County. He has taught at St. Bonaventure University and Mercy College.
The reason for his boast ... reflections on 2 Corinthian's
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Mary Sutton, curriculum writer and outreach ministry advisor, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the book of 2 Corinthians.
Featured Guest: Mary Sutton, Curriculum Writer and Children's Ministry
Mary Sutton, and her husband Charlie, began reading Encounter with God together while they were students at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, never finding any devotional that comes close to what Scripture Union produces. In those guides, Mary read about the SuperKids® outreach programs, and decided to check it out by joining a team at Dewey Beach. Shortly after that Mary helped Trinity Church in Whitinsville launch their first mission in 2004. As a Christian public school teacher, Mary always prayed for students, families, and colleagues to see Christ in her. But the reality that children knew less and less about things related to God, set the stage for her to leave teaching after 17 years in order to become Scripture Union field staff. Currently, Mary is involved in curriculum work for SU as well as children’s ministry.
Set Apart Your Heart ... reflections on 2 Corinthians
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Yvonne Vitale, SU Volunteer, as they discuss a new week’s readings in 2 Corinthians. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading guide, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Yvonne Vitale, SU Volunteer
Yvonne Vitale has been serving with SU for many years, most recently helping with one of our PrimeTime afterschool programs in NYC. Yvonne works at East Christian School in NY, teaching performing arts to younger students. She was trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and has worked as a teaching actor.
Display the glory of Christ ... reflects on 2 Corinthians
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Richard Hasselbach, pastor and SU-USA board member, as they discuss a new week’s readings in 2 Corinthians. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Richard Hasselbach is pastor of Clarkstown Reformed Church in West Nyack, New York. He has pastored churches in both New York and Florida. Rev. Hasselbach is a graduate of Siena College (B.A.) and holds a Masters of Divinity degree (M.Div.) from the Washington Theological Union, and advanced degrees from both Boston College Law School (J.D.) and Fordham University (Ph.D.).
Active in the Community, Rev. Hasselbach currently sits on the Clarkstown, NY Board of Ethics and serves on the board of Helping Hands Interfaith Coalition for the Homeless of Rockland County. He has taught at St. Bonaventure University and Mercy College.
God comforts us in our troubles ... reflections on 2 Corinthians
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Adrian Brown, composer and SU-USA volunteer, as they discuss a new week’s readings in 2 Corinthians. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Adrian Brown, composer and SU Volunteer
Adrian Brown is a graduate of Nyack College and is currently pursuing a masters in classical piano. For the past several years, Adrian has served the SU northeast ministry region as a volunteer, assisting in summer outreach and online after-school programs. Adrian composed the theme song for SU's SuperKids program, "Who is Jesus?"
A Perspective on Wrath ... reflections on Revelation
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Whitney Kuniholm, SU-USA president emeritus, as they discuss a new week’s readings in Revelation. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org
Featured Guest: Whitney T. Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus
Mr. Kuniholm is President Emeritus of Scripture Union, USA. He is a speaker and the author of several books on personal and group Bible study, including The Essential Series, three church-wide Bible reading programs based on his books. To date, the Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages.