Bob and Gracie Ekblad are the founders and co-directors of Tierra Nueva (New Earth) in Burlington, Washington. Together, they lead a vibrant ministry that serves marginalized communities, including immigrants, inmates, and those struggling with addiction, through their home-based retreat center, New Earth Refuge, nestled in the Skagit Valley. Bob, ordained in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), holds a ThD in Old Testament and is known for his engaging courses on biblical interpretation. He also serves as the director of The People’s Seminary and is a part-time chaplain at Skagit County Jail. Some of his better-known books – and we highly recommend them – include Reading the Bible with the Damned, Guerilla Gospel, and The Beautiful Gate.…
Interview with Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson…
In his three-hundred-plus audiobook repertoire, which includes Thomas Nelson’s complete NKJV, Bob has narrated books from such well-known authors as Scott McKnight, John Shelby Spong, R.C. Sproul, John Piper, David Jeremiah, and many others.…
Some inspiration from Dr. Joyce Ross on Loving God and Being Courageous…