Building Bridges in a Divided World - Bishop Robert Stearns | Faithly Podcast

Today on the Faithly Podcast, Rev. Adam Durso is joined by Bishop Robert Stearns, founder and executive director of Eagles’ Wings, for a wide-ranging conversation on faith and leadership, exploring the responsibility of Christians to engage the world with both conviction and compassion.
Drawing from more than three decades of ministry, Bishop Stearns reflects on the experiences that shaped his calling—from a life-changing trip to Israel in his early twenties to becoming a respected voice in Christian-Jewish relations, leadership development, and public engagement. Along the way, he shares how a simple decision to say “yes” to God opened doors he never could have planned for himself.
Together, Rev. Adam and Bishop Stearns explore the growing challenges facing both the Church and society at large, from biblical illiteracy and social media-driven polarization to the ever-present temptation to retreat into ideological echo chambers. Rather than responding with fear, Bishop Stearns offers a compelling vision for bridge-building—one rooted in genuine relationships, historical understanding, and a commitment to seeing the image of God in every person.
Website: https://eagleswings.org/
00:00 Introduction: The Danger of Social Media Echo Chambers
00:25 A Friendship Forged in Ministry
01:29 Bishop Stearns' Journey: From Youth Camp to Global Ambassador
06:40 The Birth of Eagles Wings Ministry
09:17 Why Israel Matters: Beyond Politics to Biblical Identity
13:08 The Rise of Anti-Semitism and the Fight for Human Dignity
14:54 Breaking Out of Echo Chambers: The Power of Humanizing Conversations
16:55 Empathy Without Truth: The Gen Z Challenge
19:04 Israel Advocacy Day: Christians and Jews Standing Together
24:21 The Israel Christian Nexus: Training Modern-Day Daniels
26:00 Hope in the Midst of Shaking: An Awakening is Coming
27:51 A Charge to Leaders: Dream Big, Get Uncomfortable, Say Yes
29:57 Getting Connected: How to Join the Movement
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