On Jan. 20, Dr. Tony Evans, founder and former senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (OCBF) in Dallas, is launching a new podcast titled “The Unbound Podcast.”
In 2019, after 50 years of marriage, Evans’ wife, Lois, died from gallbladder cancer. In 2023, Evans married Dr. Carla Crummie. In addition to authoring over 150 books, booklets, and Bible studies, Evans is the founder and president of The Urban Alternative.
The new podcast is aimed at demonstrating the relevance of Scripture to every area of life, culture, and current events and will feature conversations with pastors, Christian artists, and cultural influencers. Guests will include Kirk Franklin, Lecrae, Matt Chandler, Ruth Chou Simmons, Gary Thomas, and others.
“The Unbound Podcast” will explore how people encounter the Spirit in everyday life and will offer timeless truths of Scripture in grounded, relatable ways. The podcast aims to help others find the light in their daily struggles, guidance for difficult times, and fresh insight that will expand their worldview.
During the interview with ChurchLeaders, Evans also reflected on his recent return to ministry after he stepped away from his pastoral duties because of an undisclosed sin.
Watch the full interview here.
Dr. Tony Evans Stepped Away From Ministry for a Year Because of an Undisclosed Sin
On June 9, 2024, during the OCBF Sunday morning worship services, Evans announced, “When we fall short of that standard due to sin, we are required to repent and restore our relationship with God. A number of years ago, I fell short of that standard.”
Evans explained, “I am, therefore required to apply the same biblical standard of repentance and restoration to myself that I have applied to others.”
“This difficult decision was made after tremendous prayer and multiple meetings with Dr. Evans and the church elders,” a statement posted on the church’s website read. “Dr. Evans and the elders agree that when any elder or pastor falls short of the high standards of scripture, the elders are responsible for providing accountability and maintaining integrity in the church.”
“I have shared this with my wife, my children, and our church elders, and they have lovingly placed their arms of grace around me,” Evans said. “While I have committed no crime, I did not use righteous judgment in my actions.”
