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What happens when most Christians have a definition of discipleship that's too small?
For many believers, discipleship means Bible studies, church programs, quiet times, or spiritual disciplines. While all of these are important, what if they're only part of the picture?
In this episode, Scott, Nelson, and Luke explore the most common definitions of discipleship, affirm what's right about each one, and explain what's missing. They argue that many Christians have unintentionally reduced discipleship to a handful of spiritual activities, leaving the Church with a fragmented vision of following Jesus and the Great Commission.
More importantly, they present a fuller vision of discipleship, one that extends into every area of life. They explain why Jesus' command to "make disciples of all nations" only makes sense when we recover a robust understanding of what discipleship really is. Fragmented ideas about discipleship produce fragmented consequences for the Kingdom.
In this episode:
- The difference between a disciple and discipleship
- Why discipleship is about every area of life, not just "spiritual" life
- How the sacred-secular divide has shaped modern Christianity
- Why information alone doesn't produce transformation
- How a biblical understanding of discipleship can transform individuals, churches, communities, and even nations
If Jesus has authority over all things, then discipleship must include all things. This conversation will challenge you to rethink one of Christianity's most familiar words and recover a vision of discipleship that extends far beyond Sunday morning.
Who is the Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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👉 Core Video: From Changed Hearts to Changed Nations | A Christian’s Purpose
👉 Our Short Core Training Videos: Core Message Videos – Disciple Nations Alliance
👉 Our Strategy - Disciple Nations Alliance
👉 Book: Discipling Nations - Darrow Miller
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"Why do so many push for open borders?"
Our guest's answer: "Power. Not love. Not justice. Power. Not compassion. Not empathy. Power."
Immigration is one of the most controversial issues of our time. In this episode, Kelly Monroe Kullberg, author, speaker, and co-founder of the American Association of Evangelicals, joins Scott and Luke Allen to move beyond political talking points and ask a more important question: What does the Bible actually teach about immigration?
In this episode:
- The biblical purpose of nations and borders
- The dignity of every human being and caring for the foreigner
- Common misconceptions about immigration and border security
- Why open borders could lead to the next Tower of Babel
- How Christians can pursue both truth and compassion
- Practical ways Christians can engage one of today's most important issues
If you've ever wondered how to think biblically about immigration, this conversation will challenge assumptions on every side of the debate.
Who is the Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
🎙️Featured Guest:
Kelly Monroe Kullberg is the founder of the Veritas Forum and editor of the Boston Globe bestseller Finding God at Harvard: Spiritual Journeys of Thinking Christians. Since founding the first Veritas Forum at Harvard in 1992, she has traveled across the country helping start Veritas Forums in dozens of universities. For many years she also served as chaplain to the Harvard Graduate School Christian Fellowship.
She is now director of project development for the Veritas Forum and spokesperson for the new American Association of Evangelicals. She served as a missionary in seven countries and is a passionate advocate for advancing the Christian Gospel to go forward in every nation.
📌 Recommended Resources:
👉 Wise Welcome Book: Immigration | American Association of Evangelicals - Wise Welcome
👉 Book: The Immigration Crisis: Immigrants, Aliens, and the Bible
👉 American Association of Evangelicals
👉 Recommended Episode: Open Borders, Criminal Justice, & Seeking Shalom | Mark Moland
👉 Recommended Book: Shepherds for Sale
👉 Recommended Book: Leadership and The Sin of Empathy
👉 Kelly’s Most Popular Book: Finding God at Harvard
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Are Christians reading current events concerning Israel into the Bible? What if the biggest mistake in the Israel debate is failing to define what "Israel" even means?
Everyone has an opinion about Israel. Few begin with Scripture.
This week we're joined by Pastor Blaine Braden to cut through the noise surrounding Israel, Christian Zionism, replacement theology, Bible prophecy, and Israel's current conflicts. Instead of repeating internet talking points, we rebuild the conversation from the ground up with careful biblical interpretation from Genesis through Revelation with and a particular emphasis on Romans chapters 9-11.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why the Israel debate exploded after October 7 and how online tribalism fuels confusion
- Christian Zionism, replacement theology, and the importance of sound hermeneutics
- The different biblical meanings of "Israel" and why categorizing definitions matters
- Why "chosen" does not mean "saved" and why salvation comes through Christ alone
- Romans 9-11, the unfulfilled promises for Israel
- How to think biblically about the modern nation-state of Israel
- Why Christians should pursue justice without favoritism or conspiracy thinking
- What it really means to bless Israel according to Scripture
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Who is the Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
🎙️Featured Guest:
Pastor Blaine Braden serves as the Lead Pastor of Eastmont Church in Bend, Oregon. A graduate of The Master's University with a degree in Biblical Exposition, Blaine has spent more than sixteen years in pastoral ministry, leading with a passion for expository preaching, discipleship, and equipping the local church in an increasingly post-Christian culture. Under his leadership, Eastmont Church has experienced significant growth and continues to emphasize authentic community, gospel-centered ministry, and the faithful teaching of Scripture.
Blaine and his wife, Justine, have three children and enjoy taking advantage of all that Central Oregon has to offer, especially mountain biking, dirt biking, and great coffee.
📌 Recommended Resources:
👉 Matching Challenge: Donate - Disciple Nations Alliance
👉 Recommended Episode: Is God Finished with Israel? The Modern State Explained | Redeeming Truth
👉 Blaine's Recent Sermon on Israel: Church & Israel | Part 1
👉 Darrow Miller’s New Book: Occupytillicomebook.com
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The culture may feel like it's unraveling, but what if God's call isn't to panic, retreat, or attack, but to cultivate? In this thought-provoking conversation, theologian Owen Strachan joins us to discuss his new book, Call to Cultivate, and why Jeremiah 29 provides a compelling biblical blueprint for faithful Christian cultural engagement.
Together, we explore how followers of Christ can engage today's culture without giving in to fear, political idolatry, or end-times obsession. Owen challenges believers to plant gardens, build strong families, disciple their communities, and pursue the long-term work of cultivating culture rather than simply reacting to it. Along the way, we also have several honest, iron-sharpening-iron moments of disagreement that push the conversation deeper and challenge us all to think more carefully.
If you've felt anxious about the direction of our culture or wondered how Christians should respond to today's challenges, this conversation offers a biblical vision rooted in hope, faithfulness, and the lordship of Christ.
If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs hope and a biblical vision for engaging today's world.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
🎙️Featured Guest:
Owen Strachan is the provost and research professor of theology at Grace Bible Theological Seminary and a senior fellow for the Family Research Council’s Center for Biblical Worldview. Strachan holds a doctorate in theological studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, a master’s degree from Southern Seminary, and a bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College. The author of numerous books, including Christianity and Wokeness, Reenchanting Humanity, and Always in God’s Hands, he is married and the father of three children.
📌 Recommended Resources:
👉 Matching Challenge: Donate - Disciple Nations Alliance
👉 The Book: Call to Cultivate: Overcome Anxiety by Thriving Where God Plants You: Strachan, Owen
👉 Owen’s most popular book: Christianity and Wokeness: How the Social Justice Movement Is Hijacking the Gospel - and the Way to Stop It: Strachan, Owen, MacArthur, John
👉 Our Book: Discipling Nations - Disciple Nations Alliance | Darrow Miller
👉 One Gospel website: One Gospel
👉 The DNA's Theory of Change: From Changed Hearts to Changed Nations | A Christian’s Purpose
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Is faith just wishful thinking? How should Christians think about conspiracy theories?
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Juan Valdes to recover a biblical, evidence-based understanding of faith. We explore why faith is not a blind leap but trust in a trustworthy God, why the object of faith matters more than the amount of faith, and how damaging teachings like “you weren’t healed because you lacked faith” distort the gospel.
We also tackle the faith vs. science narrative, exposing the assumptions behind scientism and showing why the deeper conflict is often naturalism vs. theism, not Christianity vs. research. Along the way, we discuss faith and works, skepticism, conspiracy thinking, and how churches can disciple young people being shaped more by school, media, and social platforms than by biblical teaching.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
🎙️Featured Speaker:
Dr. Juan Valdes has always had a curious mind and asked lots of questions growing up. Searching for answers has been his passion and a lifelong journey. He had his first debate in 10th-grade biology class. Juan believes people have good questions and we as Christians need to have good answers. He desires to live out the command in the Bible where we’re told to always be ready to give an answer and to do so with the right attitude (1 Peter 3:15).
Further, Juan feels called to equip young people for the battles they face every day in an increasingly hostile culture. He also desires to equip parents and pastors so that they’re able to engage the youth. Juan loves to see people emboldened when they realize that there are excellent arguments in support of the Truth. Most importantly, he enjoys removing the obstacles that keep people from surrendering to Christ.
When Juan’s not traveling, he is engaged in the pastorate of his bilingual congregation in Miami, FL. When he has down time (which isn’t often) you might find him in a quiet place reading a book or fishing. Juan’s educational background includes graduate work at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and master’s degrees from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and Logos Graduate School. He also has a Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary.
📌 Recommended Resources:
👉 Matching Challenge: Donate - Disciple Nations Alliance
👉 Book: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World by Scott Allen
👉 Last Episode with Juan: When Feelings Become Truth
👉 Book: How to Think–A Crash Course In Critical Thinking (Revised Edition) - T | rforh store
👉 Recommended Videos: Debunked Videos — DeBunked
👉 Website: Reasons for Hope - Home
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The quickest way to learn about the culture of a nation isn't to watch its politics. It's to watch how it educates its children.
In this episode, we sit down with author and classical Christian educator David Goodwin, president of the Association of Classical Christian Schools, to explore why education is never neutral and how it shapes a child's worldview, character, loves, and vision of reality.
Drawing from his new book, The Forging of the American Mind, and the bestselling Battle for the American Mind (co-authored with Pete Hegseth), David explains the roots of progressive education, the recovery of classical Christian education, and why Christian parents must think beyond skill-based learning to the formation of the whole person.
In this episode you'll learn:
- Why education is about formation, not just information
- How progressive education reshaped American schools
- What classical Christian education offers parents today
- The role of story, virtue, and discipleship in raising faithful children
- Practical guidance for parents exploring Christian education, homeschooling, and school choice
As Charlie Kirk writes:
"Battle for the American Mind is a must-read. The education fight is the most critical in America."
If you care about biblical worldview, Christian parenting, discipleship, education reform, homeschooling, classical Christian education, or the future of America, this conversation is for you.
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🎙️Featured Speaker:
DAVID GOODWIN is a pioneer in the classical Christian movement and co-authored the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Battle for the American Mind, with Pete Hegseth. He helped found The Ambrose School in Meridian, ID, and was headmaster there for 13 years, growing it from a struggling small school to over 500 students and building its current facility. He has been the president of the Association of Classical Christian Schools since 2015. He is the editor of The Classical Difference magazine and author of “Discover Classical Christian Education.” His upcoming book, a sequel to Battle…, will offer an insider’s view of why K-12 classical Christian education works.
David currently serves on the Board of Academic Advisors for the Classic Learning Test (CLT) and has served as an advisor for the FOX News documentary “The Miseducation of America,” for the National Association of Scholars “American Birthright” standards, and for the Oklahoma Department of Education. He has been a speaker at various events around the country and has written for publications such as The Federalist, The Washington Times, and others.
David lives in Boise, Idaho, with his wife, Stormy. They have three adult children, one of whom teaches at a classical Christian school.
📌 Recommended Resources:
👉 Matching Challenge: Donate - Disciple Nations Alliance
👉 Book: Forging the American Mind: A Year-by-Year Guide for Classical Christian Education – Transforming K-12 Learning: Practices for Teaching Virtue and Wisdom: Goodwin, David, Hegseth, Pete:
👉 Book: Battle for the American Mind
👉 Website: National Association of Scholars
👉 Documentary: Watch The Miseducation of America Online | Stream Fox Nation
👉 Book: Don’t Let Schooling Stand in the Way of Education A Biblical Response to the Crisis in Public Education by Darrow Miller
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Can a business be both profitable and deeply purposeful?
Anton Krecic thinks so. After witnessing the funding challenges facing pregnancy resource centers, he founded Seven Weeks Coffee, a mission-driven company that has donated more than $1.8 million to support life-affirming pregnancy resource centers nationwide.
We discuss entrepreneurship, brand building, faith and work, leadership, profit, purpose, and why conviction may be one of the strongest competitive advantages in business.
Along the way, Anton shares how a season in political fundraising and a commitment to serving others shaped his vision for business. His story offers a compelling case for entrepreneurs who want to build something bigger than themselves without sacrificing excellence, faithfulness, growth, or impact.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
🎙️Featured Speaker:
Anton Krecic is an entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Seven Weeks Coffee, one of the fastest-growing mission-driven coffee brands in America. After a career in political fundraising, he launched Seven Weeks Coffee to prove that business can be a force for both excellence and impact. Through innovative branding, customer-driven philanthropy, and a commitment to quality, Anton has built a company that supports hundreds of organizations while inspiring entrepreneurs to lead with conviction and purpose.
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Website: Seven Weeks Coffee® | Drink Coffee. Save Lives.
👉 Book: LifeWork: A Biblical Theology for What You Do Every Day - Disciple Nations Alliance
👉 Biblical Worldview Course: Monday Church: Our daily work for the service of man, the blessing of nations and the glory of God
👉 Our Impact study: Impact - Disciple Nations Alliance
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Revival is not enough to heal this civilizational moment.
Many Christians long for spiritual renewal, but what happens after revival? How do transformed hearts lead to transformed families, institutions, communities, and nations?
In this episode, Naomi Smith joins us to discuss her new book, Occupy Till I Come, co-authored with Darrow Miller. Together, they explore why understanding our cultural moment is only the beginning. Diagnosing our culture's problems is relatively easy; cultivating renewal is where the real work begins. The Church must recover a biblical vision for cultural engagement, break the sacred-secular divide, and learn how to faithfully steward every area of life for God's kingdom.
Join us as we discuss worldview, discipleship, cultural renewal, the Church's role in society, hospitality, family, vocation, and what it means to "occupy till He comes" in a rapidly changing world. If you've ever wondered how your faith connects to your work, community, and culture, this conversation offers both a challenge and a roadmap.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
🎙️Featured Speaker:
Naomi Smith is a mother of three living in Wichita, Kansas, who carries a deep conviction that the church is called to fully participate in building the Kingdom of God in this cultural moment.
Passionate about equipping and mobilizing believers, she writes and teaches on the intersection of faith, family, and cultural engagement. Naomi is the author of Home Inspired, her first book exploring how worldview and motherhood meet in the everyday life of a home.
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Book: Occupy Till I Come: Equipping the Next Generation to Break the Sacred-Secular Divide and Disciple Nations at the Level of Culture
👉 Episode: Book Release "Occupy Till I Come" | Darrow Miller
👉 Our Impact study: Impact - Disciple Nations Alliance
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What if the biggest problem facing the Church isn't a lack of activity, but a lack of measurable discipleship?
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Len Munsil, President of Arizona Christian University, to explore a question most Christian institutions never ask: Are we actually forming a biblical worldview in the people we disciple? And as a reminder, “you cannot become a genuine disciple of Jesus without having a biblical worldview” (Dr. Barna).
Drawing on years of research conducted with George Barna and the Cultural Research Center, Dr. Munsil explains how ACU measures worldview formation and what the data reveals about students, pastors, churches, and Gen Z. We discuss why biblical worldview is about more than knowledge, the surprising gap between Bible engagement and worldview adoption, and why intentional discipleship is essential for lasting cultural transformation.
If you care about biblical worldview, Christian education, discipleship, and the future of the Church in America, this conversation offers both a sobering reality check and a reason for hope.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
🎙️Featured Speaker:
Dr. Len Munsil is the President of Arizona Christian University, where he has served since 2010. Under his leadership, ACU has experienced significant growth while strengthening its mission to equip students with a biblical worldview and prepare them to influence culture with truth. Working closely with George Barna and the Cultural Research Center, ACU has become a national leader in measuring biblical worldview development and spiritual growth among college students. Munsil is the author of Transforming Culture With Truth and is a frequent speaker on Christian higher education, worldview formation, and cultural engagement. He holds a Juris Doctor from Arizona State University and previously served as an attorney, public policy leader, educator, and author.
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Website: Arizona Christian University
👉 Worldview Quiz: Worldview Assessment - Cultural Research Center
👉 Gen Z and Faith: More Interest, Less Foundation
👉 Study Finds Few Signs of U.S. Spiritual Renewal as Biblical Worldview Levels Remain Stalled
👉 A Great Awakening movie | Official Website
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What happens when a society rejects the sanctity of life and abandons a biblical worldview? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. George Grant to discuss The Last Stand, his documentary created with Seth Gruber. Together, they trace the historical roots of today's cultural battles, showing how the struggle over human dignity, the value of children, and the lordship of Christ has shaped civilizations from ancient Rome and the French Revolution to modern America.
Dr. Grant explains why the pro-life movement is ultimately a clash of worldviews, why cultural decline begins with false ideas about the human person, and why Christians cannot retreat from the public square. We explore what faithful cultural engagement looks like in an age increasingly hostile to biblical truth.
This conversation offers both a sobering diagnosis and a hopeful roadmap for renewal through discipleship, Christian education, institutional leadership, and long-term faithfulness. If you're concerned about the future of Western civilization, the pro-life movement, or the Church's role in discipling nations and shaping society, this episode is for you.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
🎙️Featured Speaker:
George Grant is the Pastor of Parish Presbyterian Church, Director of the King’s Meadow Study Center, Founder of both Franklin Classical School and Bannockburn College, and Coordinator of the Chalmers Fund. He is the author of dozens of books in the areas of history, biography, politics, literature, and social criticism, and he has written hundreds of essays, articles, and columns. He is a regular contributor to World Radio. And his work on behalf of the homeless, for international relief and development, for racial reconciliation, and for the sanctity of life has been profiled in such varied media outlets as the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, the Coral Ridge Hour, Point of View, Crossfire, World Magazine, and Christianity Today.
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Film - The Last Stand
👉 Book - The Last Stand
👉 Book - Discipling Nations: The Power of Truth to Transform Culture by Darrow Miller
👉 Book - Occupy Till I Come by Darrow Miller
👉 Book - A Christian Manifesto by Francis Schaeffer
👉Website: Dr. George Grant
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Gender ideology, anti-Semitism, the Woke Right, and conspiracy thinking may seem like separate issues, but according to Dr. Jeff Myers, they all flow from a deeper worldview crisis: Where do people look for identity, meaning, and salvation?
This week, we sit down with the president of Summit Ministries and author of Raising Gender-Confident Kids to discuss the growing confusion surrounding gender and identity, the cultural pressure facing parents and students, and why redefining language reshapes how young people understand reality. Myers explains why gender confusion is often downstream from a deeper identity crisis and offers a hopeful vision of male and female differences as purposeful design rather than stereotypes.
We also explore the continuous rise in anti-Israel sentiment and anti-Semitic narratives among younger generations, unpacking how ideas about oppression, victimhood, and political “salvation” are shaping both the left and the right. Along the way, we discuss the “woke right,” conspiracy thinking, and how Christians can move from confusion to responding with wisdom.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
🎙️Featured Speaker:
Dr. Jeff Myers is president of Summit Ministries. As an educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Myers has become one of America’s most respected authorities on youth leadership development and worldview formation. Focus on the Family founder, Dr. James Dobson, referred to him as “a very gifted and inspirational leader.” Evangelist Josh McDowell called him “a man who is 100% sold out to preparing the next generation to reflect the character of Christ in the culture.”
📌 Resources:
👉 Recommended Episode: Antisemitism & Political Turmoil: A Biblical Response w/ Kasey Leander
👉 Recommended Book: Raising Gender-Confident Kids
👉 Recommended Book: Should Christians Support Israel?
👉 Impact Research from DIA: Impact - Disciple Nations Alliance
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In the United States and in many nations around the world, Christians make up a large percentage of the population. Yet despite our numbers, the broader culture is often shaped far more by other ideas, values, and worldviews than by a distinctly biblical vision of life.
What is missing in Christian discipleship that keeps the Gospel from shaping not only personal faith, but the broader culture?
This week, we talk with Bracey Fuenzalida of the Falls Church Fellows Program and one of the fellows, Isabelle Souza, to explore why believers are often absent from society’s most influential institutions, and how deep discipleship can and should change that.
From communism in Chile to secular universities in Brazil, Bracey and Belle share how worldview, vocation, and intentional Christian formation shape leaders for government, business, media, education, and the arts. We explore why escapist Christianity has caused many believers to retreat from public life, and why recovering an optimistic vision of redemption changes how Christians approach work, leadership, and culture. If every sphere of life belongs to Christ, then every vocation becomes sacred ground for discipleship, creativity, stewardship, and restoration. Join us!
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Bracey Fuenzalida leads the Falls Church Fellows Program, shaping its vision and strategy to equip recent college graduates to become thoughtful, faithful, and influential leaders. With a 35-year career spanning entrepreneurship, coaching, business strategy, and theological study, Bracey is driven by a passion for creativity, human growth, and purposeful leadership. His academic background—from Mathematics and Architecture to History and Theology —grounds his holistic, people-centered approach to preparing the next generation of Christian leaders to make meaningful impact in the marketplace, the church, and society.
Across the public and private sectors, as well as in higher education, he has served as an owner, director, and enterprise strategist—guiding teams through complex challenges with clarity and a deeply relational leadership style. Known for turning ambiguity into alignment, he has built companies from the ground up, reshaped business channels, and led teams around the world. His work blends technical excellence with a commitment to helping people thrive and enabling organizations to reach their full potential.
📌 Recommended Links
👉 FELLOWS PROGRAM: The Falls Church Fellows | DC Fellowships & Leadership
👉 Book: Discipling Nations - Disciple Nations Alliance
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Episode Summary: What if we’ve been approaching poverty from the wrong angle? In this episode, I’m joined by Arturo Cuba, who has spent decades in Latin America tackling the deeper roots of poverty. Together, we rethink the idea that poverty is just a lack of money or that more generosity will fix it. We explore how mindsets, priorities, and worldviews hold people back. Arturo shares how a biblical worldview addresses poverty’s root causes and why money alone, without heart change, often makes things worse. We dive into issues like homelessness, family breakdown, and the deeper spiritual roots of poverty. In the end, we challenge the Church to live out what we teach and offer practical steps for each of us. If you’re ready to rethink poverty, this conversation is for you. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/🎙️Featured Speaker: From his teaching experience with rural pastors and farmers in Latin America, Arturo brings encouraging insight for every person in every culture. Arturo Cuba is one of the Disciple Nation Alliance’s earliest and most influential trainers. He has creatively discipled people in the biblical worldview in Latin America for over 20 years.📌 Resources: 👉 Recommended Podcast: 31 Days of Worldview Wisdom with Arturo Cuba 👉 Recommended Episode: The Church has the Answerers: Poverty, UBI, Homelessness, and AI jobs | Ena Richards 👉 Recommended Teaching: The Development Ethic: Hope for a Culture of Poverty 👉 Recommended Book: The Power of Truth to Transform Culture by Darrow Miller💻 Follow Us: 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations📩 Ask us anything: info@disciplenations.orgEpisode Webpage
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The modern West tells a story about family that sounds normal until you measure it against Scripture: raise kids, launch them out, start over every generation, and call it success. Jeremy Pryor, co-founder of Family Teams, argues that this “nuclear family” script is recent, fragile, and negatively forming both the culture and the church more than we want to admit. So we slow down and ask a better question: what did God design the family to be?
Jeremy walks us through Genesis 1:28 as a five-part mission given to a family team: be fruitful, multiply, fill, subdue, and rule. From there, we connect the dots to Matthew 28 and the Great Commission, showing why disciple-making was never meant to be outsourced entirely to individuals and institutions. We dig into Abraham and why a recovered, Old Testament-shaped view of household, identity, and generations changes how we read the whole Bible, including the parts we tend to skip like genealogies.
Then we get practical. We talk about the first-century oikos household, why rebuilding Christian discipleship at home starts with something as simple as the table, and how multi-generational meals and family stories restore depth and belonging. We also address the breakdown of fatherhood, the loss of household economy, homeschooling and education responsibility, and why marriage works best as a mission-driven partnership.
If you want to see culture change, start where you actually have stewardship: your household.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Jeremy Pryor is a business strategist, family coach, and author dedicated to helping families thrive through biblical principles and community engagement. Jeremy met his wife, April, in Jerusalem in 1997 when they were students. They have five kids. They’ve founded and led several businesses and nonprofits, including Epipheo (a video production agency), Just Sew (a quilt shop), Family Teams (training content for families), and 1000 Houses (a network of Cincinnati disciple-making households).
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Free 5-day email series: 5 Days to Transform Your Family into a Team
👉 1,000 Houses Podcast: 1000 Houses Podcast
👉 Jeremy’s Podcast: Jeremy Pryor's Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts
👉 Jeremy’s Website: Home - Family Teams
👉 Family Incorporated: Family Inc. Coaching - Rolling
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Churches are filling. Bibles are selling. People are searching for truth again. The question is: are Christians ready to meet the moment?
This week we sit down with Greg Koukl, founder of Stand to Reason, for a timely conversation on what it truly means to live as an ambassador for Christ and His kingdom in a confused and hostile culture.
Greg explains why effective Christian witness is not about winning arguments, but representing the King with truth, wisdom, and character. He unpacks these three essential marks of a faithful ambassador for us: an accurately informed mind, an artful method, and an attractive manner. If you have ever walked away from a hard conversation wishing you had responded with more clarity and less frustration, this episode is for you.
We also explore the meaning of the Kingdom of God, why Jesus’ words “My kingdom is not of this world” do not mean retreat from culture, and how Christians can faithfully be a biblical influence in every sphere of life.
If you want to grow in biblical worldview, Christian apologetics, cultural discernment, and faithful witness, this conversation will equip and encourage you.
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Greg founded Stand to Reason in 1993 and currently serves as President. He has spoken on more than 90 university campuses both in the U.S. and abroad and has hosted his own call-in radio show for over 30 years, advocating for “Christianity worth thinking about.” He has debated atheist Michael Shermer on national radio and Deepak Chopra on national television. An award-winning writer and best-selling author, Greg has written seven books, including Street Smarts—Using Questions to Answer Christianity’s Toughest Challenges, The Story of Reality—How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between; Tactics—A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions, and Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air. Greg has been featured on Focus on the Family radio and has been interviewed for CBN and the BBC. He's been quoted in Christianity Today, the U.S. News & World Report, and the L.A. Times.
Greg received his Masters in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at Talbot School of Theology, graduating with high honors, and his Masters in Christian Apologetics with honors from Simon Greenleaf University. He is an adjunct professor in Christian apologetics at Biola University.
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Dwight’s New Book: Made to Live
👉 Recommended Episode: Made to Live: The Good News of the Kingdom of God
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The sexual revolutionaries are trying to disciple the nations, and Africa is their mission field. Why is the West colonizing Uganda through coercive sexual ideology and political pressure? Why has our friend and guest found himself at the center of a global culture war?
This week, we sit down with Stephen Langa from Kampala to discuss the clash between Western sexual revolution ideology and Uganda’s efforts to simply protect families and children.
Stephen shares firsthand stories of what this battle looks like on the ground in Uganda, along with courageous efforts to reach nations across Africa, including powerful stories from ministry work in hostile Muslim regions.
We unpack media narratives that seek to silence African Christians, the strategic global expansion of LGBTQ activism, religious liberty, child protection laws, and why worldview battles carry global consequences.
If you want to understand what is really happening in Uganda, why many African leaders are pushing back against this neocolonialism, and what is at stake for the future, this is an episode you do not want to miss.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Stephen Langa is a respected Christian leader from Uganda with decades of experience serving in the areas of family advocacy, leadership development, and cultural transformation. He is the Executive Director of Uganda Family Network and co-founder of Samaritan Strategy Africa, the African training group of the Disciple Nations Alliance.
Throughout his career, Stephen has worked closely with business leaders, government officials, and church networks to apply biblical principles to public life and community development. Based in Kampala, he has played a significant role in equipping leaders across Africa to think and live from a biblical worldview.
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Book: Discipling Nations by Darrow Miller
👉 Recommended Episode: Homosexuality, Ted Cruz, Uganda, and the Law with Tom Ascol
👉 Discipleship Course: The Grand Design: Rediscovering Male and Female in the Imago Dei
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Modern slavery doesn’t start in the shadows. It starts with demand.
And the darkest injustices in our world are often hidden behind the things that we tolerate.
Today we talk with Lance Cashion, founder of the Forge Room Foundation, about the connection between pornography, commercial sexual exploitation, and sex trafficking. We dig into the worldview behind these evils and how when sex is detached from God’s design and people are reduced to objects, exploitation follows. But this issue isn’t just “out there.” Porn use inside the church almost mirrors the culture, including among leaders, yet few churches offer pathways to healing. How can the Church confront exploitation without addressing what’s happening within? We discuss real solutions: biblical clarity without shame, repentance with structure, and pathways to restoration. We also cover prevention, including the role of early literacy in reducing vulnerability, and close with practical guidance for parents on preparing their kids and creating a culture of honesty without shame.
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Lance Cashion is the Founder and CEO of the Forge Room Foundation and a pastor at King’s Cross Fellowship in Fort Worth, Texas. He previously served as a Local Outreach Pastor, leading strategic partnerships and outreach initiatives.
Before ministry, Lance worked in business and the music industry. He holds a B.A. from Rollins College and is a Colson Fellow, receiving the Charles W. Colson Medal in 2022.
Lance is passionate about equipping Christians to think biblically and engage culture. He writes, speaks, and hosts the “Revolution of Man” platform and is actively involved in efforts to combat human trafficking.
👉 Recommended Course
- Revive 40: God’s Design for Sex, Marriage & Family
👉 Recommended Book
- Our Bodies Tell God’s Story
👉 Guides & Resources
- How the Church Can End Human Trafficking
- Human Trafficking Resources & Index
👉 Podcasts Eps
- The Fight Against Trafficking – Epstein, Protecting Children, Restoring Hope (Carrie Grace)
- Christian Academic Series at TCU (Trafficking)
👉 Recommended Videos
- 5 Stones Taskforce Presentation
- Forge Room Foundation Human Trafficking Forum
- Porn: Human Trafficking at Your Fingertips
- Dear Daddy
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Everyone loves empathy these days. But beware! Empathy seems to be a virtue perfect for hijacking and using for evil under the banner of good.
In this provocative episode, we sit down with theologian Joe Rigney to expose the dangerous confusion between biblical compassion and what he calls “the sin of empathy.” When compassion is untethered from truth, it can manipulate hearts, distort justice, and harm the very people it claims to help.
From gender identity and immigration to poverty, criminal justice, modern therapy culture, and almost every other social issue, we explore how empathy is often used to silence truth, reward dysfunction, and pressure Christians into moral compromise. This conversation challenges today’s “compassion narratives” and calls believers back to a deeper, stronger, and more truthful love that’s anchored in Scripture.
This is a call to true Christian compassion: the kind that tells the truth, seeks genuine healing, and refuses emotional manipulation.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Dr. Rigney serves as Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews College. He is the author of seven books: Live Like a Narnian: Christian Discipleship in Lewis’s Chronicles (Eyes & Pen, 2013); The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying His Gifts (Crossway, 2015); Lewis on the Christian Life: Becoming Truly Human in the Presence of God (Crossway, 2018); Strangely Bright: Can You Love God and Enjoy This World? (Crossway, 2020); More Than a Battle: Experiencing Victory, Freedom, and Healing from Lust (B\&H, 2021), Courage: How the Gospel Creates Christian Fortitude (Crossway, 2023), and Leadership and Emotional Sabotage (Canon Press, 2024). Previously, Dr. Rigney served as a professor and president of Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis, a pastor at Cities Church in St. Paul, and a teacher at Desiring God.
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Joe’s Book: Leadership and the Sin of Empathy: Compassion and Its Counterfeits – Canon Press
👉 Scott’s Book: Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice - Disciple Nations Alliance
👉 Recommended by C.S. Lewis: The Humanitarian Theory of Punishment
👉 University: Home | New Saint Andrews College | Classical Christian College in Idaho
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Jesus talked about the Kingdom of God continually. In contrast to “church,” which is only mentioned twice, “kingdom” is mentioned over 120 times in the gospels. So why do we treat the Kingdom like it barely matters?
In this episode, we sit down with our former co-host, Dwight Vogt, to discuss his newest book, Made to Live: The Good News of the Kingdom of God. Starting in Genesis 1, Dwight shows how the Kingdom is the unifying thread of Scripture and the key to understanding both the gospel and human purpose.
We explore a simple framework for a kingdom which includes a king, realm, subjects, and the king’s will, and wrestle with big questions: If Jesus has all authority, why does evil still persist? What does “my kingdom is not of this world” really mean? And what does it look like to live under Christ’s reign today?
From work and leadership to family and justice, this conversation shows how God’s Kingdom touches every part of life. If your faith has ever felt disconnected from the real world, this episode will equip you with clarity and a passion for life.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Dwight Vogt is a lifelong student of the Bible and of the biblical worldview. His writing is driven by a desire to make accessible and relevant profound biblical truths about our place and purpose in God's world.
In addition to Made to Live, Dwight has written Made to Flourish: God’s Design for All Individuals, Communities, and Nations, and Footings for Children: Imparting a Biblical Worldview So They Can Thrive.
His writing is characterized by clarity, wisdom, and a passion to see others grow in practical understanding.
Dwight served for 30 years in international relief and development work and 14 years with Disciple Nations Alliance. He and his wife, Deborah, live in Phoenix, Arizona.
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👉 MADETOLIVEBOOK.COM Get your copy of the book TODAY (available in print and audiobook)
👉 Course: Living the Kingdom Life by Arturo Cuba
👉 Video on the two kingdoms: God’s Plan to Transform the World and How You Fit In
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We’ve entered a world where seeing is no longer believing.
In a culture shaped by deepfakes, viral outrage, and endless information, a deeper question emerges: how do you know what’s real? When feelings become truth, reality doesn’t disappear; it just gets ignored. And increasingly, that confusion isn’t just out there; it’s showing up inside the Church.
In this episode, we sit down with pastor and apologist Juan Valdes, author of How to Think: A Crash Course in Critical Thinking, to confront the rise of post-truth thinking and its impact on apologetics, everyday discipleship, and your personal life. Why do arguments fall flat when emotions become the referee? And how is the authority of Scripture quietly being replaced by modern ideas of authenticity?
Juan helps us chart a better path forward. We explore how to test ideas against reality, ask better questions, and rebuild a biblical worldview that connects every area of life. This is a conversation about recovering clarity, confidence, and compassion in an age of confusion. If you’re tired of the fog and want to think clearly again, this episode is for you.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Juan Valdes is a pastor, apologist, and speaker with a passion for answering life’s hardest questions with biblical truth. He is dedicated to equipping young people, parents, and church leaders to stand firm in an increasingly challenging culture, helping remove intellectual obstacles to faith in Christ.
He serves as pastor of a bilingual congregation in Miami, Florida, and holds advanced degrees from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and Logos Graduate School, along with a Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary.
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👉 Book: How to Think–A Crash Course In Critical Thinking
👉 Recommended Videos: Debunked Videos — DeBunked
👉 Website: Reasons for Hope - Home
👉 Recommended Book: Tactics by Gregory Koukl
👉 Recommended Book: Fake ID by Abdu Murray
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Why do so many churches struggle to respond to today’s cultural challenges? The answer lies in a forgotten chapter of church history. What’s happening in the church today did not appear overnight. The roots go back more than a century.
This week we are joined by Theology Mom, Krista Bontrager, co-founder of the Center for Biblical Unity. She traces how the modernist fundamentalist controversy that started in the late 1800s ultimately set the stage for current postmodern pressures in evangelical churches and institutions. Historically speaking, this is one of the few times in history when Christians have disregarded its clear mandate to seek to transform our cultures with God’s truth, goodness, and beauty.
This conversation will help you understand:
- The roots of progressive Christianity
- The history of evangelicalism
- Why many Christians are culturally disengaged
- What it will take to renew Christian institutions in our cultural moment
- Practical next steps
It is long past time for our churches and Christian universities to rise up in obedience to our calling to be salt and light in the cultures and nations around us.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Krista Bontrager is a fourth-generation Bible teacher. She is an author, podcaster and former university professor. Krista’s teaching reverberates with Christians from all walks of life. She has a unique ability to communicate the truth of Scripture in an accessible and practical way. She has dedicated her life to helping others discover how to love God in Spirit and truth.
Krista has a BA in Communications from Biola University, and a MA in Theology, and MA in Bible Exposition from Talbot School of Theology. She has worked for almost three decades in various capacities in theology and apologetics, and is the VP of Educational Programs and Biblical Integrity at the Center for Biblical Unity. She is a Doctor of Ministry candidate in Public Theology at Birmingham Theological Seminary.
Krista has appeared on shows such as the Alisa Childers podcast and Focus on the Family.
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👉 Recommended Podcast: Biola’s Founders Fought Modernism. Will Today’s Leaders Fight Postmodernism?
👉 Center for Biblical Unity: Home | The Center for Biblical Unity
👉 Theology Mom: Home | Theology Mom
👉 Center for Biblical Unity App: Mobile App | CFBU
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What if deconstruction isn’t a crisis of faith, but a crisis of authority?
This week, we sit down with apologist Tim Barnett from Stand to Reason, Red Pen Logic, and co-author of The Deconstruction of Christianity to unpack the ideas behind the faith deconstruction movement and learn how it's affected every one of us in more ways than we realize.
We explore how postmodern thinking shifted authority from Scripture to the self, why that change reshapes conversations about truth, justice, and identity, and how social media is actively discipling millions. Make sure to listen to the whole conversation, as Tim also shares incredibly practical ways for Christians to respond with clarity, compassion, and confidence when friends or family begin questioning their faith.
If you’ve watched someone you love drift or are wrestling with these questions yourself, this conversation offers helpful categories, practical tools, and real hope.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Tim Barnett is an apologist and speaker with Stand to Reason (STR), an apologetics ministry dedicated to training Christians to think more clearly about their faith. Tim travels across the US and Canada, speaking to thousands of people each year. He’s also a frequent guest on podcasts and YouTube channels.
Before starting STR in 2015, Tim worked as a professional teacher, employed in both the private and public sector. He has earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from York University, a Bachelor of Education from Ontario Tech University, and a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Between 2014 and 2022, Tim served on the pastoral staff at Cedarview Community Church.
In 2020, Tim began Red Pen Logic with Mr. B, an online ministry that assesses bad thinking on social media by using good thinking. Across all social media platforms, Red Pen Logic (RPL) reaches millions of people every month.
Tim resides in the Greater Toronto Area with his wife, Stacey. They have three daughters and a Morkipoo named Polly. Tim enjoys working in the garden and spending time with his family.
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Tim Barnett and Alisa Childers' book: The Deconstruction of Christianity
👉 Red Pen Logic on Youtube, Instagram, Facebook
👉 Stand to Reason website
👉 Learn more about our Tim
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What if poverty isn’t mainly an economic crisis, but a discipleship crisis?
This week, we sit down with a true expert, Ena Richards, founder of Work for a Living, to challenge the dominant narrative about poverty. Ena argues that poverty persists where destructive worldviews persist. It thrives in soils of blame, envy, entitlement, unforgiveness, addiction, fatherlessness, and victim identity.
The solution clearly isn’t more handouts, but hearts transformed. Not performative empathy, but practical love. Not Sunday-only faith, but Monday formation that produces real economic impact.
We discuss:
• Poverty as a discipleship problem
• Homelessness in the US and root-cause restoration
• Job creation and dignity through work
• Why universal basic income misses human design
• How AI can be leveraged — not feared
• Equipping churches to move people from dependency to contribution
The gospel is good news to the poor because it changes identity, and identity changes work. If the Church took Monday seriously, what might change?
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Ena Richards is the founder and international director of Work 4 A Living International, a global movement equipping unemployed youth and adults with the skills, character, and vision needed to thrive in the workplace. Originally launched in South Africa in 2007, the initiative has since expanded across multiple continents. Now based in the United States, Ena partners with churches, nonprofits, businesses, and schools around the world to address poverty through job readiness training, entrepreneurial development, and a biblical understanding of work. Her passion is simple but transformative: restoring dignity through meaningful work and helping communities break cycles of dependency with excellence, purpose, and hope.
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Website: Work 4 A Living - WORK 4 A LIVING
👉 WORK 4 A LIVING | THE WORKING CHURCH
👉 Connect with Work 4 A Living: info@work4aliving.org
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The sexual revolution isn’t progress. It’s a regression into outright paganism. This is not an overstatement.
Today, we trace a direct line from Malthus and Darwin to Galton, Havelock Ellis, and Margaret Sanger, exposing how eugenic ideas shaped the birth control movement and continue to influence law, medicine, education, and even the Church today. Seth Gruber joins us to unpack his documentary The 1916 Project, laying out the historical evidence and connecting the dots from American academic elites to the Holocaust in Nazi Germany and then back again as those same ideas fueled the sexual revolution in the United States!
Hear us wrestle with a modern paradox of how current anti-racist rhetoric comfortably coexists with praise for Sanger and her evil movement that explicitly sought the “cultivation of the better racial elements in our society, and the gradual suppression, elimination and eventual extirpation of defective stocks.”
Few realize the impact that the normalization of birth control and contraception laws had in reshaping sexual ethics, eventually requiring abortion as a backstop, and why the Church’s silence helped clear the path.
We close with hope, through the story of the White Rose resistance during WWII and a call to form believers to stand up and resist cultural capture with truth, courage, and love.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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The son of a pregnancy resource center director, Seth Gruber, was helping save unborn children from abortion while still in his mother’s womb. He has been a voice and defender for preborn babies ever since. As a leading voice in the pro-life movement, Seth has spoken more than 300 times to over half a million people. He is the host of The Seth Gruber Show (FKA, UnAborted with Seth Gruber) and travels as a speaker to educate the public, discredit the opposition, and inspire the Church to end the great evil of our time.
Seth founded The White Rose Resistance in 2022, a national voice for life, awakening the Church and continuing to rise in influence. In 2024, Seth launched “The 1916 Project” – an eye-opening book and vital documentary to further awaken The American Church to her pivotal role in today’s culture war. At thirty-three, Seth’s passionate work for the preborn, The Church, and America is just getting started.
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Home - The 1916 Project
👉 Our Newest Book: Home - Occupy 'Till I Come
👉 The White Rose Resistance - Life Is Our Revolution
👉 Home - The Last Stand
👉 Killer Angel – Canon Press
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Christians make up more than half of the American population, but culture is unraveling. The future of the West will not be decided by elections, but by whether the Church rises or retreats. In this episode, we’re launching Occupy Till I Come with its author Darrow Miller and argue that the Great Commission includes discipling nations at the ground level of culture. The real crisis, Darrow contends, is the sacred/secular divide that has confined faith to Sundays and surrendered public life to rival worldviews.
Let’s recover the biblical and historical vision that once gave the West life and order. From the image of God as the foundation of dignity, justice, and human rights to the Reformation’s role in shaping our current cultures. Then we get practical: unpacking vocation as worship, hospitality as discipleship, Scripture applied to public life, and courage under pressure. This is the hour to build. To occupy. To stand with clarity and courage. History is calling. The Church must answer.
Key Endorsements:
“The ideas in this book built our country, and they can restore it as well.”
Dr. Josh Mulvihill
“This book is Darrow Miller’s magnum opus. It captures the urgency of our current civilizational moment, calling for decisive choices that lead either to renewal or decline.”
Nancy Pearcey
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Darrow Miller brings over four decades of global experience teaching the church that ideas have consequences. A former student of the late Francis Schaeffer, Darrow began his worldview training at L’Abri Fellowship in Switzerland, where he first caught a vision for how belief shapes culture. His passion for understanding worldview deepened while serving the poor with Food for the Hungry, where he saw firsthand how lies enslave and truth sets people free.
Darrow is the author of influential works such as Discipling the Nations, Nurturing the Nations, LifeWork, and others that confront the cultural falsehoods that keep people and societies in bondage, offering instead the liberating biblical truths that lead to flourishing. He is a co-founder of the Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA), a movement dedicated to educating and equipping the Body of Christ to fully engage in discipling nations.
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👉 Find the Book: Home - Occupy 'Till I Come
👉 Become a Kingdomizer: Get Involved - Disciple Nations Alliance
👉 Our Civilizational Moment: The Waning of the West and the War of the Worlds: Guinness, Os:
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Almost every cultural and political battle we face eventually lands on the shoulders of children. Modern culture talks endlessly about rights but often overlooks the rights of children. If children truly have rights, then marriage cannot mean whatever adults want it to mean. In this episode, Katy Faust argues that when marriage is redefined, parenthood is rewritten, and children are the ones who lose. She shows why defending God’s design for marriage and family isn’t merely a religious conviction, but a natural law argument with profound implications for society as a whole.
We explore a child-centered framework for marriage, IVF, surrogacy, and sexual ethics grounded in general revelation, social science, and the biblical vision of human flourishing. The Obergefell case legalized same-sex marriage in the U.S. and had profound ripple effects on identity, parenthood, and a growing commodification of children.
As a culture, we are becoming more aware about how redefinitions of marriage have harmed children. Do you feel at a loss for how to meaningfully think about this and talk about it? Join the movement to grow in clarity, courage, and meaningfully protect the voiceless in the coming generation.
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How well do you understand the implications of gay marriage and its impact on children? Quiz: https://greaterthancampaign.com/
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Formerly the picture of a peacemaking pastor’s wife, Katy Faust is founder and president of Them Before Us, a global children’s rights non-profit. Between soccer carpool and church duties, she’s a mom on a mission against the progressive overreach—a globe-trotting speaker, hand-shaking policy influencer, and regular contributor to a variety of conservative outlets. Katy testifies and publishes widely on controversial topics such as “men and women are different” and “children should not be bought and sold.” She helped design the teen edition of the Witherspoon Institute’s CanaVox, which studies sex, gender, marriage, and relationships from a natural law perspective.
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Greater Than: Join the Movement to Protect Kids | Greater Than Campaign
👉 Them Before Us: Home - Them Before Us
👉 Truth Rising: https://youtu.be/XXc5IhgSZkg?si=yV2EKvacvGJEKRRB
👉 Recommended Episode: What’s the Harm of IVF? With Katy Faust - Disciple Nations Alliance
👉 Book: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World by Scott Allen
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Truth is the engine of flourishing cultures. Season three of Ideas Have Consequences launches with a timely conversation with Vishal Mangalwadi on why nations collapse when truth is abandoned, and how they can be rebuilt. We explore the present reality of Christ’s kingship, the evangelical retreat from cultural reform, and why political change fails without moral and intellectual renewal. From Venezuela to Minnesota to Iran, cultures that reject truth inevitably deteriorate and fall. This episode confronts the ideas that are shaping and misshaping our world.
Vishal introduces Truthpedia, a bold response to Wikipedia’s bias and AI’s growing echo chamber: a new digital ecosystem combining a truth-anchored encyclopedia, free high school education, and university programs that train leaders to become nation builders. We discuss discipling nations beyond elections and protests, restoring language as a tool for reality, and forming civil servants who love truth. If you’re concerned about the future of education, AI, and cultural renewal, this episode with Vishal offers both clarity and a path forward.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Vishal Mangalwadi is a social reformer, political columnist, Indian Christian philosopher, writer, and lecturer. He is the author of 20 books, including The Book that Made Your World: How the Bible Created the Soul of Western Civilization. He is also a long-term friend of the DNA and one of the thought leaders at the birth of our organization.
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Find Vishal: Home - Revelation Movement
👉 Recommended episode: Can the Sun Rise on the West Again? | Vishal Mangalwadi - Disciple Nations Alliance
👉 Third Education Revolution: Third Education Revolution | Home School to Church College
👉 More on Truthpedia: A Revolution in Education: Truthpedia - Revelation Movement
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We’re so excited for this next season of Ideas Have Consequences. In a moment of cultural confusion and competing narratives, we invite you to join us as we seek to move from knowing biblical truth to living it.
Ideas and worldviews shape families, influence culture and public life, and ultimately determine whether societies flourish or fail. Hosted by Scott Allen, Darrow Miller, and Luke Allen, this season features a fascinating lineup of guests, including Dr. George Barna, Vishal Mangalwadi, Seth Gruber, Katy Faust, and more.
Together, we unpack topics ranging from AI and immigration to homelessness, IVF, Marxism, and Islam, all with one aim: to help followers of Jesus live faithful, thoughtful, and fully Christ-centered lives, as we seek to disciple our nations.
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Christmas isn’t just a cozy story; it’s the moment the King of Kings invaded history. Christmas marks the turning point of history where the King claims His throne. From Isaiah 9 to Revelation 19, we trace the arrival of the Lamb who was slain and the rise of the Lion of Judah who reigns. We explore how biblical hope is active, not passive, calling Christians to occupy till He comes. We’re called to live courageously and bless this world as far as the curse is found. This is a vision of Christmas that practically fuels cultural renewal, faithfulness, justice, beauty, and shalom in everyday places.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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👉 Past Christmas Special | 2024: Connecting Christmas to Creation Changes Everything with Jessica Shakir
👉 Past Christmas Special | 2023: Joy to the World: Let Earth Receive Her King
👉 #1 Most Popular Episode of 2025: Can the Sun Rise on the West Again? | Vishal Mangalwadi
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During the “Great Awokening” in 2020 many churches cracked under the pressure. These cracks ran deeper than political talking points and cultural morays but stemmed from a divide at the level of worldview. Pastor Jon Benzinger from Redeemer Bible Church joins us to explain how social-justice ideology is still present and active. Even while the vigor of the woke movement has quieted, there remains a gospel-level conflict in the worldview of the people. We discuss how to spot the woke worldview’s lingering assumptions about sin, justice, and identity, and why changing vocabulary doesn’t always mean changing beliefs.
Jon also shares practical guidance for Christians navigating cultural pressure, how churches can guard against ideological capture, and why clarity, courage, and genuine repentance, not simply rebranding, are the path forward. We close with a look at One Gospel, a new effort to rebuild unity around the core gospel’s first principles. If you want a clear roadmap for the church today, this episode is for you.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Jon moved to Arizona in 2011 after growing up in California. Starting in junior high, he knew he wanted to help people with his life. God saved him at 18 after knowing the truth, but living like God didn’t exist. After that, his desire to help people ultimately led to pastoral ministry and training at Vanguard University, Trinity Law & Graduate School and The Master’s Seminary. After being a high jump coach, custodian, college professor, a young adults pastor and a high school Bible teacher, he accepted the call to lead Redeemer Bible Church in March 2015. He and his wife Katie have four sweet kids, Colin, Ava, Emma, and Jace and a Golden Retriever named Riley. Interesting fact: Jon cannot stand any white condiments.
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Scott’s Book: Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice
👉 Jon’s Book: Stand: Christianity vs. Social Justice
👉 Redeemer: Redeemer Bible Church - AZ
👉 Recommended Article: Is Evangelicalism Dead? On the Troubling Rise of "Pure Doctrine" and the Loss of Theological Triage
👉 Redeemer YouTube: Redeemer Bible Church AZ
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Why are so many Christian leaders thinking like the culture instead of shaping it?
This week, we sit down with Dr. John West, Vice President of the Discovery Institute, to unpack his vitally important new book, Stockholm Syndrome Christianity, and the subtle ways secular worldviews have infiltrated the Church. We explore why a mind-first universe matters, how cultural approval dilutes biblical truth, and what a truly holistic, biblical response to homelessness and poverty requires.
West also issues a needed challenge: Christians must develop deep discernment in an age drowning in information. He ends with a hopeful reminder that the future of the Church is far brighter than it seems.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Dr. John West is Vice President of the Discovery Institute in Seattle and co-founder of its Center for Science and Culture. An award-winning author and filmmaker, he has written or edited thirteen books and directed a dozen documentaries. Formerly Chair of the Department of Political Science and Geography at Seattle Pacific University, he holds a PhD in Government from Claremont Graduate University.
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👉 The Book: Stockholm Syndrome Christianity | How Our Christian Leaders Are Failing — And What We Can Do About It
👉 Learn more about Dr. West: John G. West | Political Scientist and Cultural Critic
👉 Discovery Institute: Discovery Institute | Public policy think tank
👉 Fix Homelessness: Fix Homelessness | Discovery Institute
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Western civilization is being washed away by a flood of corrosive ideas. In a moment such as this, we must anchor ourselves to the firm foundation from whom its flourishing grew. We need a last-ditch ‘Hail Mary,’ or more so a wholehearted “Hail Christ the King.” This week, John Stonestreet shares about the new documentary he co-hosted, Truth Rising. In this candid conversation, we cover why our cultural moment feels unmoored, why truth can’t remain a private belief, and how courageous discipleship can actually rebuild what’s been breaking.
Drawing on themes from Truth Rising, John helps us make sense of the cultural crossroads before us: decline, revolution, or renewal. He emphasizes the need to call believers to a fuller gospel that actively engages in God’s redemptive work in every area of culture and life. As we discuss the powerful testimonies of Jack Phillips, Chloe Cole, and others, we consider the real cost of believers speaking and living for the truth. Join us for a conversation that will challenge and equip you to take your next step toward truth, love, and cultural transformation.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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John Stonestreet serves as president of the Colson Center. He’s a sought-after speaker and author on areas of faith and culture, theology, worldview, education, and apologetics. John is the voice of Breakpoint, the nationally syndicated commentary on the culture founded by the late Chuck Colson. John is an ordained deacon in the Anglican Diocese of All Nations. He and his wife, Sarah, have four children and live in Colorado Springs, CO.
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👉 Film: Truth Rising
👉 Sign-Up for The Study: Truth Rising
👉 Recommended Book: Our civilizational moment: os guinness
👉 Recommended Book: The Air We Breathe: Glen Scrivener
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Conversations about crime and immigration are extremely charged today, and sincere people see these issues very differently. Why? Today, Dr. Mark Moland joins us to go beyond headlines and soundbites, unpacking the worldview assumptions shaping modern criminal justice and the immigration debates. Drawing on his experience, Mark shows how our beliefs about human nature, government, and justice shape the policies we support and how we treat our neighbors, whom we are called to love.
Hear him present a compelling biblical framework that balances compassion and truth. Affirming the God-given dignity of immigrants while recognizing the essential role of law enforcement and wise government boundaries. Mark also explores the power of community engagement, relationship-building, and the pursuit of shalom as a path toward safer, healthier, and more cohesive communities and cities. We hope this conversation will offer clarity on these critical issues and guidance for faithful Christian engagement in this tense cultural moment.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉disciplenations.org
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Mark Moland joined LeTourneau University in 2015 after a 21-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he led multiagency law enforcement operations, served on an international arms control delegation, and coordinated intergovernmental communications during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. He has taught at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and now focuses on equipping students “to work for the good of the city.” His research centers on immigration policy, mass maritime migration, and disaster response. Mark and his wife, Shana, have four children, three dogs, and enjoy books, game nights, Scouts, Awana, and serving in their local church.
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👉 Scott’s Book: Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice
👉 Recommended Book: Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth
👉 Recommended Book: Agents of Flourishing
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What if revival isn’t measured by packed worship nights, but by reformed schools, honest businesses, and just cities?
Pastor Teo Hayashi joins us from Brazil to challenge the Church’s narrow vision of success and call us back to the gospel of the Kingdom.
We explore why social ills keep rising even as churches multiply, tracing how the divide between Sunday faith and Monday life has hollowed out our mission. We unpack how Christian dualism and fundamentalism’s retreat from society over the last century has left believers unsure how to shape culture. Teo’s challenge: recover a Kingdom vision that trains disciples for every area of life—from classrooms to studios, from startups to city halls.
We hope this episode is a wake-up call for the global church. When God’s people abandon their civic and cultural calling, others will always fill the void. If we are seeing true revival beginning around us, it will reform society from the inside out.
If you long for a bold Christianity that redeems culture, this conversation offers a roadmap.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Teófilo Hayashi is the founder of Dunamis Movement, a revival-focused ministry spread across over 400 university campuses worldwide. Teo has traveled to over 40 nations preaching the Gospel and seeing the miraculous power of God reaching people from all different walks of life. Teo and his wife Junia have four kids, and are also the senior leaders of Zion Church, a multi-campus church that has impacted not only Brasil but the nations. Teo holds degrees in psychology and theology and is the author of various books.
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👉 Teo’s New Book in Portuguese: The Trigger
👉 Instagram @teohayashi or @dunamismovement (Portuguese)
👉 The Teo Hayashi Podcast (English)
👉 Scott's Newest Book: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World by Scott Allen
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Whose will be the first voice your child hears about sex and identity, and will it be rooted in truth and beauty, fear and guilt, or cultural lies and deception? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder of Foundation Worldview and author of Helping Your Kids Know God’s Good Design: 40 Questions and Answers on Sexuality and Gender, joins us to help practically equip parents to confidently disciple their kids in God’s good design for humanity, marriage, and sexuality.
Starting in Genesis 1–2, we explore how to build a biblical worldview of sex and gender that stands firm amid harmful worldviews that are aggressively pushed on those we love. Elizabeth offers practical scripts, early-age strategies, and gospel-centered hope for parents navigating tough topics like emotions, pornography, and transgender identity with conviction and compassion.
You’ll learn:
- How to start conversations around human sexuality with your young children
- How to guide strong feelings through the Psalms
- How to prepare and protect against pornography
- How to address past sin with repentance and grace
- How to teach conviction without pride: recognize, remind, be kind
This episode is a field guide for raising children who know and love God’s design in a confused world.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Elizabeth Urbanowicz is a follower of Jesus Christ passionate about equipping children to think critically and understand the Christian worldview. She holds degrees in Elementary Education, Literacy Education, and Christian Apologetics, and began her career as a Christian school teacher.
Noticing that many students—even those raised in Christian homes—thought more like the culture than Christ, Elizabeth created her own comparative worldview curriculum. Her program transforms children into thoughtful evaluators of ideas, shaping their media habits, academics, and faith. She now develops resources full-time to help the next generation become lifelong critical thinkers and disciples of Jesus Christ.
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👉 Elizabeth’s New Book: Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design: 40 Questions and Answers on Sexuality and Gender
👉 Foundation Worldview: Christian Curriculums For Homeschool, Church & Christian Schools
👉 Biblical Sexuality Course from DNA: Grand Design - Male and Female, Made in the Image of God
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Something surprising is happening in churches across the West: young men are coming back! Not for hype or entertainment, but for meaning, mission, belonging, and direction. Are our churches ready to meet this incredible moment?
In this episode, we’re joined by author and professor Dr. Nancy Pearcey to unpack the deeper ideas shaping this cultural “vibe shift.” Together, we explore why the church’s sacred-secular split has failed men's discipleship, how the manosphere fills the vacuum, and what it takes to move from momentary revival to lasting reformation!
We also trace how family formation sits at the heart of cultural renewal. From marriage and parenting to workplace rhythms that keep fathers present, we discuss practical ways to re-enthrone the family and recover a whole-life gospel that forms men and women as equal image bearers with distinct gifts.
If you’ve sensed the shift but wondered what to do next, this conversation maps a path toward renewal: dethrone the marketplace, re-enthrone marriage and the family, and rebuild culture from the home outward.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Nancy Pearcey is the author of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes,as well as Love Thy Body, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and Total Truth. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual."
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👉 Nancy’s Newest Book: The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes
👉 Darrow’s book: Nurturing the Nations - Disciple Nations Alliance
👉 Last Podcast with Dr. Pearcey: The Toxic War on Masculinity with Nancy Pearcey - Disciple Nations Alliance
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Should the gospel transform African cultures, or are they perfect just the way they are? The gospel goes beyond “getting to heaven”; it has power to reshape societies. Pastor Dennis Desire of Beacon Life Church in Nairobi joins us to contrast cultural relativism with cultural reformation. We explore how a biblical worldview confronts animism in Africa and secularism in the West, while also recognizing and celebrating the beauty in each culture. Salvation is just the beginning of a lifelong journey of Kingdom discipleship that renews minds, dignifies work and relationships, and redeems culture.
From job readiness and small business training to addiction recovery and early childhood education, Dennis shares real stories of transformation in Kenya, where churches equip believers not just for Sunday but for Monday and beyond. We unpack what it means to redeem culture without erasing it—honoring Africa’s communal strength and worship while learning from the West’s systems and structures. The goal isn’t uniformity, but unity in diversity under Christ.
If you want to see faith shape everyday life and society, this episode will sharpen your vision for discipling nations.
KingdomDiscipleship #CulturalReformation #FaithInAction #BiblicalWorldview #AfricanChurch
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Dr. Dennis Desire Mwesigwa is the founding pastor of Beacon Life Church in Nairobi, Kenya. He is a dynamic Bible teacher and visionary leader with a passion for preaching the gospel of the Kingdom and transforming lives through biblical truth.
Out of deep prayer for Kenya and the nations, Dr. Desire founded Beacon Life Church in January 2013 in the Lenana area off Ngong Road. Since then, the church has grown into a vibrant, multicultural ministry committed to advancing the Kingdom of God and equipping believers for effective service.
Dr. Desire holds a Ph.D. in Ministry from the Apostolic Faith Bible Institute and serves as Co-Founder and Master Trainer at SOARising Kenya Ltd. His leadership, teaching, and dedication to God’s purposes continue to inspire many to live out their faith and influence their world for Christ.
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Partner: Work 4 A Living
👉 Course: Kingdomizer 101: Truth and Transformation
👉 Book:Discipling Nations - Disciple Nations Alliance
👉 Beacon Life Church: Beacon Life Church
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Softening truth to increase Christian cultural influence is simply quiet compromise. In this episode, Luke and Scott Allen discuss Tim Keller, Charlie Kirk, and the critical question: how should Christians actively engage a post-Christian culture without losing their convictions? They dive into the rise of “winsome third wayism” in evangelical circles—why it captured the imagination of Christian elites and why it has faltered when culture demanded moral clarity.
The hosts contrast cautious, approval-seeking engagement with a bolder model that speaks truth in love to every sphere—justice, freedom, sexuality, and policy—because all areas of culture matter to God and should be addressed from a biblical worldview. If you’ve wrestled with how to remain gracious without compromising clarity, this conversation points the way toward faithful, courageous cultural engagement.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Article: Life Lessons Charlie Kirk Taught Us - Disciple Nations Alliance
👉 Article: What Caused the Negative World? - by Aaron M. Renn
👉 Book: A Toxic New Religion
👉 Book: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World by Scott Allen
👉 Bible Study: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World
👉 Recommended Book: Shepherds for Sale
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Freedom, tolerance, and human dignity only exist in Christian nations. In this episode, we dive into Tory (Conservative) Member of Parliament Danny Kruger’s viral speech on England’s Christian foundations, exploring the myth of public neutrality and the consequences of abandoning a moral anchor. From parish life and common law to the sanctity of life and public office, we trace how Christian ideas shaped institutions that protect the weak and restrain the strong—and why leaving that framework vacant invites new “gods” to take their place.
We examine the moral vacuum Kruger identifies: the rise of secular ideologies, the growth of Islam in Britain, and the hybrid “woke” creed mixing pagan revivals, Christian heresies, and modernist power theories. Rather than caricatures, we look at what these forces do to families, schools, and civic trust, and why a politics of grievance cannot sustain a free society. Along the way, we wrestle with difficult issues—late-term abortion, assisted dying, and repentance in public life—while charting a path for Christians to reclaim moral authority in politics and culture.
From Alfred to Wesley to Wilberforce, history shows that revival can transform nations when the Church acts as the nation’s conscience. This conversation invites listeners to take ownership of the ideas, responsibilities, and institutions we inherit—and consider what it will take to restore freedom, truth, and hope for future generations.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Danny Kruger is the Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for East Wiltshire, having previously served as MP for Devizes (2019–2024). Before entering politics, he focused on community projects, co-founding Only Connect, a prison charity he ran for 10 years and now chairs, and establishing the West London Zone to support at-risk young people. He has also worked in journalism, as chief leader-writer at the Daily Telegraph, and in politics, including as a Government adviser on civil society and Political Secretary at 10 Downing Street. He lives in Wiltshire with his wife Emma and their three children.
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👉 The Speech: https://youtu.be/6JlYf_VGv64?si=-Edwv4aiu7X_B1iC
👉 Book: A Toxic New Religion
👉 Article: England Before and After Wesley
👉 Bible Study: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World
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Revival in the United States of America? In this episode, we reflect on Charlie Kirk’s recent memorial service and its unprecedented proclamation of the gospel to one of the largest audiences in history. We unpack the powerful messages delivered—and lived out—through forgiveness, bold declarations of Christ, and the witness of national leaders, including the Secretary of State and Vice President.
The big question now: What’s next? If we are in the midst of a revival, what role can you play? This is a call to Christians around the world to seize this moment, join the momentum, and represent Christ in every area of life. It’s a call to action, courage, and the global Church to disciple our nations in these unique and extraordinary times.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Lennox Kalifungwa is a cultural strategist, communicator, and creative innovator committed to cultivating free and flourishing societies in every sphere. Through his writing and public speaking, he calls audiences to think deeply and build wisely, with particular emphasis on education, politics, media, business, economics, aesthetics, art, culture, and the shaping of thriving civilizations.
He is the podcast host of Kings & Statesmen and Of Flames & Crowns.
His work has been featured in Forbes, American Thinker, Republic Sentinel, The Classical Difference, and EU Today.
He is passionate about developing and shaping institutional environments that cultivate truth, beauty, freedom, and human flourishing.
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👉 Memorial service: https://www.youtube.com/live/9gpUFlewlLA?si=tsz3A0Nyl_ywZaJ1
👉 Book: A Toxic New Religion
👉 Bible Study: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World
👉 Substack: State of Mind by Lennox Kalifungwa | Substack
👉 Lennox on Twitter: Lennox Kalifungwa (@LennoxKal) / X
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Here’s the full video: God’s Plan to Transform the World and How You Fit In
As followers of Jesus, what is our mission until He returns? As many see signs of revival in America, we’re exploring this central question. Personal salvation is foundational, but it’s not job done—it’s job begun.
In this episode, Scott, Tim, and Luke break down one of the Disciple Nations Alliance’s core training videos, God’s Plan to Transform the World and How You Fit In, showing how the tension between the kingdom of light and the kingdom of darkness impacts every part of life. Once we are saved, what comes next? We stand firm against evil, lies, and ugliness, and cultivate God’s truth, goodness, and beauty in our lives, our homes, communities, and nations.
This episode offers a compelling perspective on the Christian mission. Our faith isn’t just about personal salvation, but about working in God’s strength to bring healing and hope to a broken world.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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👉 The Video: https://youtu.be/_CiYeCjUoYA?si=m6NeEzX0SWoDu7HB
👉 Biblical worldview Course: Kingdomizer 101: Truth and Transformation
👉 New documentary: Truth Rising
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The assassination of Charlie Kirk is a sobering reminder of how dark our cultural moment has become. Is there still room for civil discourse about what is good and true? What has led to such a loss of respect for human life?
Charlie modeled courage and moral clarity. True Christian love means speaking truth against lies that dehumanize, even when it costs us. Our battle is not against people but against destructive worldviews. Bad ideas have real victims, but the gospel equips us to tear down systems built on lies with persistent truth-telling.
The church needs to engage today’s cultural battles like Christ, with clarity, compassion, and courage, aiming to set the captives free, no matter the personal cost. Join us as we explore how Christians can confront false ideologies while still loving those imprisoned by them.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Turning Point USA
👉 TPUSA Faith: America Needs A Strong Church
👉 Oxford Debate: https://youtu.be/mlh_GfHmwts?si=HafQlsDKbKitmLpK
👉 Book: Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice - Disciple Nations Alliance
👉 Book: A Toxic New Religion
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Verses and Quotes for Reflection:
- “Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.” 2 Timothy 2:25-26
- “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.” Colossians 2:8
- “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5
- "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
- "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." 1 Corinthians 15:58
- “Be angry and do not sin.” Ephesians 4:26a
- "Let the lie come into the world, let it even triumph. But not through me." - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
- “I attack ideas. I don't attack people." - Antonin Scalia
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What if true government starts not in politics, but in the choices we make every day? Paulo Filion shares how his YWAM School of Government equips Christians to apply biblical principles across every sphere of life—self, family, community, and civil institutions. Drawing on his experiences in Latin America, he shows how good citizens and families, grounded in Scripture, form the foundation for strong governments.
This special episode comes from DNA's 2025 Forum in Panama, where Luke and Tim sat down with Paulo Filion, the creator and operator of the YWAM School of Government and Biblical Worldview. Hear powerful stories of how he is actively championing biblical worldview training in Medellín, Colombia.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Paulo works with YWAM and is the creator of the School of Government and Biblical Worldview, and the founder of the Teachers for the Nations School in Medellín, Colombia.
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👉 Our Primary Course: Kingdomizer 101: Truth and Transformation
👉 Our Newest Bible Study: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World
👉 Guest Website: escuelagobierno.com
👉 Guest’s Instagram: Instagram
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Born out of both a DNA vision conference and the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch, the Nehemiah Center shows that real transformation requires more than relief—it demands a biblical worldview that shapes families, communities, and entire cultures. From creative outreach through sports and family activities to discipling over 100 families in a single year, their approach fosters reconciliation, integrity, and thriving communities. Their work with the indigenous Miskito people demonstrates how small acts of biblical living—like modeling honesty and refusing bribes—can spark lasting economic and social change.
This special episode comes from DNA's 2025 Forum in Panama, where Luke and Tim sat down with Nehemiah Center leaders, Andy Baker and Daniel Borge, who are championing biblical worldview training in the beautiful nation of Nicaragua. Hear powerful stories of paradigm shifts, and how every believer can practically play a role in discipling their families, churches, communities, and even nations.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Andy Baker
Andy Baker has served with the Nehemiah Center in Nicaragua for nearly a decade, alongside his wife and family. Andy has dedicated himself to holistic ministry that equips pastors, disciples families, and strengthens local churches. With a passion for moving beyond Sunday worship to everyday discipleship, Andy focuses on helping leaders apply a biblical worldview in all areas of life.
Daniel Borge
José Daniel Borge Gutiérrez is a Nicaraguan pastor and facilitator with the Nehemiah Center. Before joining the Center’s staff, Daniel served as a local church pastor and experienced firsthand the life-changing impact of biblical worldview training. For the past six to seven years, he has been part of the Nehemiah Center team, where he helps equip pastors, disciple families, and lead cultural transformation initiatives.
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👉 First Coram Deo Course: Kingdomizer 101: Truth and Transformation
👉 Guest Website: Nehemiah Center: Cultivating Transformation
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What does it take to build distinctly Christian institutions in today's ominous cultural climate? This week, we’re joined by our friend Lennox Kalifungwa—a rising podcaster, writer, and cultural commentator whose journey has taken him from Zambia to Moscow, Idaho. Lennox shares lessons from a recent appearance on a hostile CNN segment, responds to Dr. Larry Arnn’s claim that Jesus’ words, “My kingdom is not of this world,” should be taken literally, and offers strategies for navigating cultural conversations in a polarized world.
Together, we explore why truth and love must go hand-in-hand, how Christians can engage faithfully with secular society, and why religious liberty and freedom of conscience are uniquely rooted in a Christian worldview. This episode offers practical wisdom for believers seeking to make a lasting impact in their communities while standing firm in the authority of Christ over all of life.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
🎙️Featured Speaker:
Lennox Kalifungwa is a cultural strategist, communicator, and creative innovator committed to cultivating free and flourishing societies in every sphere. Through his writing and public speaking, he calls audiences to think deeply and build wisely, with particular emphasis on education, politics, media, business, economics, aesthetics, art, culture, and the shaping of thriving civilizations.
He is the podcast host of Kings & Statesmen and Of Flames & Crowns.
His work has been featured in Forbes, American Thinker, Republic Sentinel, The Classical Difference, and EU Today.
He is passionate about developing and shaping institutional environments that cultivate truth, beauty, freedom, and human flourishing.
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Substack: State of Mind by Lennox Kalifungwa | Substack
👉 Recommended Episode: Is Illiteracy the Devil's Greatest Weapon? | Scott Allen | Of Flames and Crowns Ep. 07
👉 CNN Interview: He thinks America should adopt a Christian theocracy. And he's finding a new audience under Trump
👉 Book: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World
👉 Bible Study: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World
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What happens when a 24-year-old lawyer becomes a legislative gatekeeper protecting her nation from harmful ideological infiltration? Jazmín Ozuna shares her remarkable journey of using a biblical worldview to analyze proposed legislation in Paraguay, revealing how subtle language changes can threaten fundamental, God-given freedoms.
This special episode comes from our recent DNA Forum in Panama. During the week, we had the opportunity to sit down with a few of the people who are championing biblical worldview training in their nations. They share powerful stories of how their mindsets have shifted and how God is working through them to be His hands and feet in discipling their countries. These conversations reveal the incredible ways God is moving around the world and inspire us to envision how He can use each of us—right where we are—to tangibly obey His Great Commission. Every one of us has a role to play in discipling our families, churches, communities, and nations!
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Jazmín Ozuna lives in Asunción, Paraguay, with her husband, Axel. She serves as the National Director of OneHope, where she leads efforts to bring God’s Word to children and youth across Paraguay. In addition to her ministry leadership, Jazmín is a practicing legal advisor, using her expertise to support organizations and initiatives that advance the Kingdom of God.
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👉 Course: Kingdomizer 101: Truth and Transformation
👉 Bible Study: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World
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What happens when we reduce the church’s mission to saving souls while neglecting culture? In this episode, Scott Allen and teammates, Luke and John, share the story of how the Disciple Nations Alliance grew out of a moment of repentance over thirty years ago—a moment that sparked a vision to equip local churches as God’s primary agents for discipling nations, not just growing congregations.
In light of this vision, we believe there is a unique opportunity for the Church today, as we sit at a pivotal civilizational moment. We are witnessing an unlikely resistance to the four powerful ideological “waves”—Marxism, sexual revolution, radical Islam, and corrupt Western elitism—that are seeking to reshape societies around the world. Surprisingly, this resistance is being led outside the Church, as prominent secular thinkers rediscover the neglected message of Christianity and boldly point out that biblical principles provide the foundation for free and just societies.
In this conversation, we reflect on how to promote this crucial message and what it truly means to embrace Christ’s lordship over every sphere of life. We call the Church to repent from a narrow understanding of mission and reclaim our role in transforming culture. Through personal stories, biblical insights, and practical vision, we invite you to discover how the Church can disciple nations and create societies that reflect God’s character.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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👉 Book: A Toxic New Religion
👉 Book: Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice
👉 Book: Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World
👉 Book: OUR CIVILIZATIONAL MOMENT
👉 Book: Shepherds for Sale
👉 Book: The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God
👉 Course: Kingdomizer 101: Truth and Transformation
👉 Bible Study: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World
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When the church stays quiet, society suffers. In this episode, Richard Nelson joins us to explore how Christians can faithfully engage in politics without falling into one of two extremes: ignoring politics or putting too much hope in and idolizing politics. We tackle common misconceptions about the separation of church and state and look at the chilling effects of the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations from engaging in any political campaign activity. Since most churches have this status, the amendment applies to them. Richard urges the church to disciple believers in speaking truth with integrity, resist partisan co-opting, and address pressing moral issues like conscience rights for healthcare workers. This conversation challenges Christians to step boldly into public life with a biblical vision rooted in truth, integrity, and a fear of God above all else.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Richard Nelson is the founder and Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center. He has served on multiple state and local boards, including chairing both the Hopkinsville Community College Board and the Pennyrile Christian Community Board. From 2010 to 2014, he was an elected magistrate on the Trigg County Fiscal Court. He’s an active member of Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort.
Richard’s background includes work as a policy analyst, and a representative for several public policy organizations. He holds a B.S. in biology and a Master’s in public policy.
Father of three girls and a boy, he resides in Franklin County with his wife Bobby Jo on Dry Ridge Farm.
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Book: Christianity & Politics: A Memoir of Spiritual Formation and Field Guide for Christians in the Public Arena: Nelson, Richard Ryan: 9798218463045: Amazon.com: Books
👉 Recomended Episode: Christian, Stop Avoiding Politics with Richard Nelson - Disciple Nations Alliance
👉 Guest’s Website: Commonwealth Policy Center | Frankfort, KY
👉 Bible Study: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World by Scott Allen
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In this episode, we reflect on our time at the recent DNA family Global Forum in Panama. We share personal highlights, moving stories, and key insights on the essential role of the local church in discipling nations. From the power of truth to the necessity of addressing social issues, the conversation explores why righteousness, not size or wealth, determines a nation’s greatness. Together, we unpack how ideas shape culture and why Christians must remain faithful in their discipleship, rooting God’s truth deeply in the life of their communities.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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👉 Kingdomizer 101 Course from DNA: Truth and Transformation
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Episode Summary: What if climate change isn't primarily about science, but religion?
Darrell Harrison, co-author of A Biblical Theology of Climate Change, makes the provocative case that climate alarmism is more than politics or science—it's a full-fledged worldview rooted in modern pantheism. He exposes how this ideology treats Earth as a deity. This deity demands radical sacrifice and drives policies that often harm both people and the very planet they claim to protect.
We hope this conversation challenges you to approach environmental concerns not with fear or uncritical submission, but with truth, wisdom, and a biblical framework. Ideas really do have consequences. Understanding the worldviews behind today's most pervasive ideas will give you the clarity and confidence to exchange illusion for reality and respond faithfully to even the most controversial issues.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Darrell is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and came to faith in Christ at approximately 28 years of age. Prior to joining the pastoral staff at Redeemer Bible Church (Gilbert, AZ), Darrell served at Grace to You as Director of Digital Platforms. He is co-host of Just Thinking, one of the leading Christian podcasts in the world. Darrell is a fellow of the Black Theology and Leadership Institute at Princeton Theological Seminary (PTS) and holds a graduate certificate from the Theology and Ministry program at PTS. He has a passion for expository teaching, cultural apologetics, and biblical counseling. In his spare time, he enjoys college sports, NFL, writing, classical music, and reading the Puritans. Darrell and his wife Melissa have three adult children, Collin, Naomi, and Yasmine, each of whom resides in their native state of Georgia.
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Book: A Biblical Theology of Climate Change – G3 Press
👉 Recommended Episode: EP # 124 | A Biblical Theology of Climate Change - Just Thinking Ministries
👉 Recomended Episode: Underlying Worldviews: DEI & Climate Alarmism | Darrell Harrison - Disciple Nations Alliance
👉 Recommended Episode: Why are Climate Scientists Anti-Science? With Dr. David Legates - Disciple Nations Alliance
👉 Book: Get Our Amazon Bestseller: Climate and Energy: The Case for Realism – Cornwall Alliance
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Episode Summary: "This is the answer to poverty." These words came to Sandra Drury in the middle of the night—and they changed everything. As a leader within World Vision, Sandra has spent the last decade championing the Biblical Empowered Worldview, a transformative approach to poverty alleviation that's producing results traditional development models never could.
In this episode, Sandra joins the guys to share how this mindset-shifting strategy is breaking cycles of poverty—from small villages in Tanzania to global adoption across World Vision's 44,000 staff. The key? Aligning beliefs about identity, purpose, and agency with biblical truth.
Whether you're passionate about global development or need encouragement, this conversation offers practical insights and a hopeful vision of how every ordinary Christian can contribute to lasting transformation.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
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Sandra Drury is a member of World Vision's National Leadership Council. She has travelled extensively in Africa, teaching on what she refers to as “a biblically empowered worldview.” She also serves on the board of directors of Tyndale House Publishing Company. She has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Kentucky and a master’s degree in Biblical Studies from Wheaton College. She is married, with four children and nine grandchildren.
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👉 Make a lifesaving impact | World Vision | World Vision
👉 Recommended Episode: Healing the Poverty Mindset pt. 1 with Tim & Terry Andrews
👉 Book: Discipling Nations
👉 Course: Kingdomizer 101 Course from DNA: Truth and Transformation
👉 Video: Why Does Your Worldview Matter?
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Episode Summary: The Kingdom of God is the story of God’s rule returning to the earth through Christ. It’s about all of life—spiritual, relational, and physical—being restored to the way God originally designed it. And we’re invited to be part of that story.
Through the power of the Spirit, we live as agents of renewal, bringing shalom and reconciliation into every corner of our lives and our world. This is what it means to be the people of the Kingdom. And this is what it looks like for nations to truly flourish.
In this episode, you’ll hear Dwight Vogt’s training from the 2022 DNA Global Forum as he unpacked the Bible’s big story: the Kingdom of God. Explores how the gospel of the Kingdom touches every part of life. He challenges narrow, privatized views of the gospel and invites us to recover a broader, richer understanding of God’s redemptive mission.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
🎙️Featured Guest: Dwight Vogt is the former Vice President at the Disciple Nations Alliance. Prior to his work with the DNA, he spent 27 years with Food for the Hungry, serving in field-based leadership roles in Bangladesh, Peru, Thailand, and Guatemala. Throughout his career, Dwight has been passionate about equipping the global church to live out a biblical worldview and bring holistic transformation to communities and nations.
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👉 Kingdomizer 101 Course from DNA: Truth and Transformation
👉 Video: The Transforming Story
👉 Presentations from DNA’s 2022 Global Forum
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Episode Summary: In today's distracted and disoriented culture, the local church faces a critical question: are we actively prioritizing the formation of disciples who can think and live biblically in every area of their lives?
Pastor Doug Atterbury from Compass Bible Church joins us to explore how churches can move beyond surface-level success to embrace the deeper call of the Great Commission—transformative worldview discipleship. Drawing from his experience in secular Southern California, Doug shares how believers can resist cultural lies, reclaim purpose, and model holistic lives of meaning in a confused world.
We hope that this episode will shed light on the vital need for pastors, parents, and all Christians to encourage their churches to step into the battlefield of worldviews and ideas with truth that transforms.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
Featured Guest: Doug Atterbury is a Southern California native. He received a Bachelor Degree in Bible and Theology from California Baptist University and M.A. in Theology from Talbot School of Theology. Doug has served in a variety of pastoral positions over the years; the most recent in Anaheim Hills. Doug has been married to his wife, Kelli, since 2009 and has two daughters.
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- Kingdomizer 101 Course from DNA: Truth and Transformation
- Compass Bible Institute
- Compass Bible Church
- Video: Why Does Your Worldview Matter?
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Episode Summary: Antisemitism is surging at an alarming rate around the world—but what’s fueling this ancient hatred? In this episode, Darrow Miller joins us to explore the deeper spiritual realities driving antisemitism—realities the media, politicians, and even most churches won’t touch. This conversation isn't just about politics, land disputes, ancient grievances, or theological camps.
At its core, antisemitism is a rejection of the moral universe revealed by the God of the Bible. When God called Abraham, He didn’t just form an ethnic group—He launched a revolutionary worldview with one sovereign Creator, one moral law, and one standard of truth. This vision of reality has, and will, always provoke hostility in a world that longs for autonomy.
Jews, whether religious or secular, represent this divine worldview by their very existence. They are living reminders that there is a God—and that we are not Him! This is why totalitarian regimes, pagan cultures, and secular movements have always sought to erase them.
Join us as we trace the spiritual and historical roots of antisemitism, from Egypt to Auschwitz to today’s college campuses. Examine how the same hatred directed at Jews eventually targets Christians who uphold biblical morality. The urgent question is: Will Christians stand in solidarity with the Jewish people—or remain silent as this civilizational crisis deepens?
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/
Featured Guest: Darrow Miller is a world-renowned author and teacher on Christianity and culture, apologetics, worldview, poverty, and the dignity of women. In 1981, he began 27 years at Food for the Hungry, serving there as vice president from 1994 to 2007 until he helped launch the DNA in 2008.
📌 Recommended Links
- Final registrations due for the August 2025 DNA Forum in Panama
- Book: Emancipating the World by Darrow Miller
- Podcast Episode: “Antisemitism and Should Christians Support Israel? | Dr. Jeff Myers”
- Blog: “Getting to the Root of Antisemitism” by Darrow Miller
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Our worldview shapes what we think, how we live, and the kind of culture we create. So when our communities bear bitter fruit—poverty, corruption, injustice—we need to look at the roots below the surface. In this episode, we explore how worldviews are formed, how they shape entire societies, and why true transformation comes from working at this level.
Too often, Christian mission stops at conversion and overlooks the need for deep worldview discipleship, leaving people with many unbiblical cultural assumptions. Lasting change comes when our minds are renewed, leading to flourishing not only in our lives, but also in our families and nations as we live into God's design.
Main Topics:
- What Is a Worldview? – How it forms and why it matters
- Ideas Flow Downstream – From philosophers to principles to lifestyles
- Rooted in Truth – How biblical worldview transforms hearts and societies
It starts with us. We must intentionally think and act differently than the world, based on the reality of God’s Kingdom.
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Vishal Mangalwadi returns to challenge the pessimistic theology that has sidelined the Western church for decades. He argues that the West's decline politically and culturally stems from bad theology. We pray, “His Kingdom come and His will be done on earth,” but simultaneously, we as the church in America have retreated from leading in the culture.
To move forward, Mangalwadi proposes a bold vision that begins with education reform, calling churches to reclaim their position as centers of discipleship and cultural formation. Drawing from his global experience and biblical conviction, he offers a hopeful roadmap for restoring truth and rebuilding broken nations.
Main Topics:
- Why Western Christianity adopted a pessimistic eschatology—and the cultural cost
- How the church turned to a private faith and ceded culture to secularism
- Mangalwadi's plan to renew culture through biblically rooted education
Join us to explore how the church can recover its cultural voice and help replant biblical roots in today's world.
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Addressing abortion starts with discipleship, not legislation. In this powerful conversation, Roland Warren, President of Care Net and author of The Alternative to Abortion, challenges Christians to move beyond politics and embrace a “pro-abundant life” perspective rooted in John 10:10. Drawing from his own story of an unplanned college pregnancy turned 43-year marriage, Roland reframes abortion as a discipleship issue—calling the Church to support not just life, but lives transformed by the Gospel. He shares practical ways churches can respond with compassion, healing, and hope to those facing pregnancy decisions.
Main Topics:
- From Pro-Life to Pro-Abundant Life – Why saving babies isn’t enough without also making disciples
- Shocking Church Statistics – 54% of abortion seekers identify as Christians
- Ministry, Not Politics – How small groups and churches can become safe, healing places
- Mary, Joseph & Making Life Disciples – Biblical models for gospel-centered care
If abortion is happening in our churches, what kind of gospel are we really preaching?
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More than 60% of children who grow up in church will walk away from it in their young adult years, according to Barna. Why is this happening—and what can be done to reverse the trend? Dr. Josh Mulvihill, Executive Director of Church and Family Ministry at RenewaNation, joins us to unpack the root of the crisis: a breakdown in biblical discipleship. He shares a compelling vision for how families, churches, and schools can work together to raise children with resilient, gospel-centered worldviews—and why it starts with parents and grandparents reclaiming their God-given role’s as the primary disciplers.
Main Topics:
- The Discipleship Disconnect – Why many Christian parents now believe it’s the church’s job to disciple their kids
- The Three-Stranded Cord – How family, church, and education can align to build a strong biblical foundation
- The Power of Grandparents – Why grandparents are overlooking their vital biblical role in passing down faith to future generations
Raising gospel-centered families isn’t about perfection—it’s about faithfulness, and the courage to make your home the frontlines of spiritual formation.
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- Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice
In today's fragmented Christian landscape, tribal loyalties sometimes overshadow biblical truth. At Disciple Nations Alliance, we're frequently asked where we fit theologically. The answer? We don't wear a denominational jersey—and that's by design. In this episode, we unpack why choosing Scripture over systems isn't theological compromise but an emphasis on the heart of God's mission.
Rather than aligning with a single tradition, we stand on clear, foundational truths: Jesus is King, His kingdom is advancing, and His method is disciple-making through the Church—holistically and incarnationally—grounded in a biblical worldview. These truths transcend denominational lines and unify believers from Pentecostals in Latin America to Anglicans in Africa.
This conversation is a call to elevate Scripture above interpretive frameworks, to approach theology with humility and charity, and to focus on telling the full biblical story.
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Are we experiencing a spiritual revival—or facing a full-blown discipleship crisis in the American church? In this powerful conversation, renowned researcher Dr. George Barna shares alarming new data and challenges us to rethink how we measure spiritual health and make disciples in a post-Christian culture.
Main Topics
- The Decline of Belief in the God of the Bible
- The fastest-growing spiritual segment in America is now the “don’ts”—those who don’t know, don’t believe, or don’t care if God exists.
- Barna reveals a 30-year decline in belief in the God of the Bible.
- Why Discipleship Metrics Are Failing
- Most churches track attendance, programs, and budgets—but not spiritual transformation.
- Barna outlines six biblical criteria for true discipleship based on Jesus’ teachings.
- Only 1 in 10 born-again Christians actively disciples others.
- The Crucial Role of Children’s Ministry and Worldview Formation
- A child's worldview is largely formed by age 13, starting as early as 15–18 months.
- Only 12% of children’s pastors have a biblical worldview themselves.
- Barna’s "Seven Cornerstones" research shows that rejecting even one foundational belief drops the likelihood of a biblical worldview from 83% to just 2%.
What if the greatest threat to the church today isn’t cultural hostility—but our failure to make true disciples?
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Amid a surge in antisemitism and confusion about Israel’s role in the world, Dr. Jeff Myers of Summit Ministries joins us to share insights from his recent trip to Israel and his new book Should Christians Support Israel? We explore the troubling rise of anti-Israel sentiment among young Americans, theological misconceptions within the Church, and how a biblical worldview can guide Christians to respond with both truth and compassion.
Main Topics
- The Rise of Antisemitism – Why anti-Jewish hatred is surging in the U.S., especially among younger generations.
- Theological Confusion About Israel – Common Christian misconceptions about God’s covenant with the Jewish people and salvation.
- Geopolitics vs. Theopolitics – Understanding the spiritual dimensions behind the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and why peace efforts often fail.
Let’s learn how to respond to the rise of antisemitism and the controversy surrounding Israel.
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What if the key to transforming communities isn’t money, resources, or even a buttoned-up theology—but something far more foundational?
In this special episode, we’re giving you a taste of the kind of teaching you’ll experience at the upcoming DNA Forum this August in Panama City, Panama. Join us as we revisit a compelling keynote from our last Forum, delivered by one of DNA’s most influential trainers, Arturo Cuba.
Drawing from over two decades of grassroots discipleship in rural Latin America, Cuba challenges conventional evangelical thinking with bold clarity: “People do not live out of theologies. People live out of the things that make sense in their lives.” His message unpacks how biblical principles—taught as life-shaping truths rather than abstract theology—have the power to bring deep, lasting change.
Want more of this kind of insight? You don't want to miss the 2025 DNA Forum happening August 4–8 in Panama City, Panama. Our theme: The Essential Role of the Local Church in Discipling Nations.
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AI offers incredible potential, from accelerating Bible translation to combating human trafficking and much more – but what else is at stake?
Is AI dehumanizing you? If we're not careful, the mind-blowing capabilities of artificial intelligence will lure us into surrendering our discernment, knowledge, and intellect to this new pseudo-intelligence. Beyond information, people are turning to AI for companionship, while some want AI and technology to extend lifespan in a search for immortality.
Today, we're joined by a fascinating guest: Brian Johnson, who brings over 30 years of leadership in emerging technology and cybersecurity to the table. He offers uniquely Christian perspectives on AI’s rapid rise and profound impact on humanity.
Johnson helps us understand the last 50 years of technological development and explains the recent seismic shift from an "attention economy" to a "relational economy," where AI no longer just captures your focus—it mimics human relationships and connection. This raises deep questions about human identity and humanity’s age-old temptation to "become like God" through our own creations.
Despite these dangers, this conversation is filled with hope. Brian shares how Christians can and should engage AI wisely—using it for Kingdom purposes. If you're ready to think deeply about faith, technology, and what it means to be human in an AI-driven world, this episode will equip and encourage you to stay grounded in God's unchanging truth.
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Is it enough to champion biblical principles without knowing the God behind them? What happens when thousands of leaders—Christian and non-Christian alike—gather around biblical principles to reimagine the future of Western civilization? Today, Katherine Gallagher takes us behind the scenes of the rapidly growing Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference in London to find out. Founded by Jordan Peterson and others, ARC set itself up as an alternative to the World Economic Forum; ARC is tapping into a global hunger for truth, meaning, and renewal. But again, can principles alone bring lasting change without the Person behind them?
Main Topics
- Principles vs. Person – Exploring the tension between shared moral values and the need for spiritual transformation through Christ
- Jordan Peterson's emphasis on self-sacrificial servant leadership but lack of open faith in the Sustainer of these virtues
- Biblical principles work whether people acknowledge their divine source or not
- Sustainable transformation requires both good ideas and changed hearts
Cultural or civilizational transformation requires both biblical ideas and transformed hearts; as Katherine put it, "Truth is a person, not just principles."
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The resurrection of Jesus isn't just a promise of life after death—it's the power to live as we were created to in the Garden. In this Easter conversation, we explore how Christ's victory over the grave restores not only our relationship with God, but also makes possible our original calling to steward creation, pursue justice, and do good in the world.
Too often, Christians see salvation as an escape from judgment rather than an invitation to meaningful participation in God's redemptive work. Let's remember that the Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead now lives in us and can help us live out God's design in every part of our lives, vocations, relationships, and communities.
Main Topics:
- The resurrection as restoration of our original purpose
- How the Holy Spirit empowers us to live out God's design
- Why this world—and what we do in it—deeply matters to God
Join us as we draw from Scripture and real-world examples to unpack what it means that Christ is reconciling all things to Himself and how your everyday actions can reflect the coming Kingdom. From conflict resolution to creativity, your life now carries eternal significance.
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A secular worldview shaped the West since the Enlightenment–but it’s beginning to unravel. Dr. Bob Osburn talks with us about why postmodern ideologies are collapsing—and how Christianity offers a compelling return to reality. This is a timely conversation for anyone wondering how the church can rise to meet our cultural moment with clarity, courage, and hope.
Main Topics:
- The Decline of Secular Ideologies – Why movements like DEI and “wokeism” are fading and what it reveals about our cultural foundations
- Christianity as a Return to Reality – How biblical truth offers a framework for human dignity, freedom, and flourishing
- The Church’s Opportunity – Why now is the time for Christians to engage culture with a holistic, Scripture-rooted worldview
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Kids today are bombarded with competing worldviews, shaping their beliefs long before adulthood. Despite growing up in Christian homes, many adopt cultural thinking and values that run contrary to biblical truth. This week, we sit down with Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder of Foundation Worldview, to discuss how parents and educators can really equip children to think biblically and critically about the ideas they encounter daily.
What you will hear:
- Why traditional discipleship often falls short in today’s culture
- How to teach kids to distinguish between truth, falsehood, and feelings
- Practical steps for parents to build a strong biblical foundation
If you’re wondering how to prepare the next generation to stand firm in truth, this episode is a must-listen!
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Be sure to checkout Foundation Worldview's curriculum for homeschool, church, and Christian schools which can transform your child's thinking from blind belief to critical, evidence-based faith. Their easy-to-use, video-based lessons are designed to equip your child with biblical literacy and critical thinking skills, so their faith in Christ remains strong into adulthood. Use discount code IDEAS10 to save $10 on a family license.
Cultural and political debates around DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and climate change dominate headlines—but what deeper ideas are fueling these movements? Why did these ideas gain such traction, and how should Christians respond? Instead of impulsively reacting to the latest controversies, we explore how to replace false ideas with biblical truth, offering a transformative alternative for meaningful change. Darrell Harrison is the lead host of the well-known Just Thinking podcast and a fellow at the Black Theology and Leadership Institute at Princeton Theological Seminary. He helps us move beyond surface-level arguments and uncover the worldviews shaping these narratives.
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AI is here—it’s reshaping how we see ourselves and our place in the world. In this episode, we use a biblical lens to wrestle with big questions raised by AI. What worldviews are shaping its development? How might it impact our relationship with God, others, ourselves, and even creation?
AI brings both promise and concern—offering breakthroughs in almost every industry while also challenging creativity, work, and human connection. Rather than reacting with fear or blind optimism, let's explore together how to think critically about AI and its role in our lives. How can we approach this new reality with discernment and faith?
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From the rise of AI to movements like Black Lives Matter, and whatever the next big issue will be, Christians face a world filled with compelling but deceptive narratives and trends. We believe this is a major weakness in the Church today—but it doesn't have to be. Christians must develop a comprehensive biblical worldview to navigate the pressing issues of our time with wisdom and conviction.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why we must look beyond surface-level branding to uncover deeper worldview assumptions
- The importance of examining a movement’s fruit and the beliefs of its founders
- The reality that good and evil run through every human heart—not between groups
- How modern ideologies often strip people of personal agency and responsibility
- The need for Christians to ask deeper questions about cultural norms and practices
- How cultural definitions of words often differ from biblical meanings
- Why critical thinking requires evaluating the worldview behind policies and movements
- The truth that the gospel is about more than personal salvation—it speaks to every area of life and culture
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Why do we love what we do at Disciple Nations Alliance?
Can an idea change a culture? History says yes.
In this episode, we journey back to the origins of Disciple Nations Alliance with co-founder Bob Moffitt to share why we love what we do and uncover how we've seen biblical truth sparking transformation in communities worldwide for the last 30 years.
Bob shares the pivotal moments that shaped DNA’s mission—stories of ordinary people stepping out in faith to bring extraordinary change. From humble beginnings to global impact, we explore how local churches are reclaiming their role as catalysts for both spiritual renewal and secondly for cultural renewal.
Hear inspiring real-life examples of people who have embraced God's full plan for their lives and have been powerfully used to catalyze flourishing and healing in their local communities.
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- Podcast episode with Randall Hoag: Changed Mindsets Change Nations
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As we see from Genesis to Revelation, God deeply loves the nations, and His overarching plan throughout history involves them. But how does that shape our understanding of immigration today? Join us as we explore the intricate relationship between nations and immigration, tackling the mass migration trends shaping our present moment and the foundations behind God’s heart to bless the nations.
We examine God’s promise to Abraham in Genesis 12 as a springboard for the discussion, “and all nations on earth will be blessed through you,” pointing out the parallels to the Great Commission entrusted to each of us in the New Testament. Looking at the historical contrast between nations and empires, we ask: Should Christians support deportation? How do we balance love for immigrants with the responsibility to maintain order? In a culture that often conflates compassion with open borders, we explore what it means to uphold both biblical justice and mercy.
Through Scripture, history, personal anecdotes, and practical insights, we encourage listeners to thoughtfully engage with immigration in a way that blesses their nation and honors God’s design.
Main Topics:
- God’s Heart for the Nations – How Scripture frames our understanding of national identity and immigration.
- Babel, Globalization, and Borders – What the Bible teaches about the integrity of nations.
- Justice, Mercy, and Order – A balanced and nuanced Christian approach to immigration policy.
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Christianity is more than personal faith—it’s the catalyst for cultural healing in your city. Will you step into that calling? Join us as we talk with Lance Cashion, founder of the Forge Room Foundation, about his journey through brokenness to a life fully surrendered to God’s plan—not just for himself, but for his work, city, and culture. We dive into faith’s role beyond salvation, tackling real-world issues like human trafficking, identity, and societal transformation. Lance shares how believers can navigate today’s cultural chaos with clarity and purpose. From Fort Worth to the broader world, we discuss why local initiatives often create the greatest impact. Tune in and discover how a biblical worldview can empower you to engage, influence, and lead lasting change.
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Could the pro-life movement be missing the mark in its fight against abortion? Join us as Bradley Pierce, a constitutional attorney and president of the Foundation to Abolish Abortion, challenges conventional thinking with his abolitionist perspective. With deep conviction and significant legal experience—including his role in the landmark Dobbs v. Jackson case that overturned Roe v. Wade—Bradley shares his mission for the total abolition of abortion in the United States. He questions the effectiveness of traditional pro-life strategies and advocates for legal reforms that more closely align with biblical principles.
We examine the state of abortion law in America post-Dobbs, where rising access to abortion pills online complicates enforcement efforts. This episode also tackles the controversial issue of equal protection in abortion laws, a divisive topic even within the pro-life movement. We explore its legal and moral implications, urging Christians to always apply a consistent biblical worldview in shaping culture and policy.
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Are we in a uniquely pivotal moment for Christians to shape culture? As interest in the Bible and openness to Christianity seem to be on the rise, believers might have a unique window of opportunity to disciple the nations. But how should we approach this exciting challenge?
Today, we sit down with well-known author, speaker, and podcaster, Alisa Childers to go over the three predominant approaches to Christian cultural engagement, as outlined by theologian Owen Strachan in his clarifying article, “One ‘Holy Nation’ in Christ: Christian Nationalism in Historical and Theological Perspective.” You’ll hear us wrestle with each approach’s pitfalls. Could there be another way? Hear Alisa share her perspective on whether a “fourth way” exists—one that remains faithful to Scripture while effectively influencing society as a whole.
Join us for a thought-provoking and relevant discussion on faith, culture, and the role of Christians in our exciting contemporary moment.
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There is nothing in this life that can cause a Christian to lose hope. Why? Because we follow the Author of history—His-story—the God of eucatastrophe.
Eucatastrophe, a term coined by renowned author J.R.R. Tolkien, describes the powerful theme throughout Scripture where stories of seeming catastrophe suddenly take a dramatic turn for good at the last possible moment.
In this episode, Scott, Dwight, and Luke explore how understanding eucatastrophe can transform a Christian's perspective on hope, faith, tribulation, and suffering. Join them as they unpack this profound concept through Scripture, literature, and its relevance in today’s challenges, reminding us that even in the darkest moments, God is the author of the redemptive story.
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Should Christians engage in politics? Of course, but how? In this episode, Richard Nelson, author of Christianity and Politics and President of The Commonwealth Policy Center, tackles this critical question. Historically and still today, Christians often fall into one of three inappropriate approaches to political engagement: they avoid politics as irrelevant to “more important” spiritual matters; strive for neutrality by avoiding alignment with any party or candidate; or they focus solely on allegiance to Jesus as King, seeking to ignore earthly government and rulers.
Richard eloquently challenges these views, emphasizing how God's sovereignty extends to politics and culture. He highlights a biblical approach to issues like free speech, the sanctity of life, religious freedom, and fiscal responsibility. Like it or not, the Bible is deeply political, and its principles should guide all public engagement.
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It often seems like efforts to address poverty and homelessness are doing more harm than good. In this episode, James Whitford, co-founder and CEO of True Charity, examines the unintended consequences of conventional charity methods and the pitfalls of "toxic charity." Instead, he promotes a transformative approach rooted in human dignity, empowerment, and personal responsibility. His work is deeply rooted in biblical principles and highlights churches' pivotal role in fostering lasting change. These are focused, relational, community-driven solutions proven to make real change. Join us as we explore practical insights, real-life stories, and actionable steps to reimagine how we approach poverty and empower individuals to thrive within a Christ-centered framework.
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Climatologist David Legates challenges mainstream narratives on the climate, offering an important Christian perspective on the intersection of science, politics, and economics. Drawing insights from his book Climate and Energy: The Case for Realism, co-authored with leading scientists and economists, Legates builds upon our previous episode examining how climate science has shifted from objective inquiry to politicized advocacy.
We consider:
- Misleading claims in climate activism and how to respond critically.
- The implications of climate policy on global poverty, energy costs, and environmental stewardship.
- The rise of postmodern science and its impact on climate research
- Do climate change policies serve hidden agendas or impact broader societal transformations?
From the reliability of carbon dating to the role of the church in restoring scientific integrity, this episode invites you to question prevailing narratives and engage in practical, truth-centered environmental action.
Rediscover the essence of balanced climate science—and the hope for reclaiming stewardship that honors both creation and the Creator.
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- Listen to our last episode with David Legates here: Climate & Energy: The Case for Realism with E. Calvin Beisner & David R. Legates
Discipling the next generation shapes the world of tomorrow and has never been more important, but finding the right curriculum can be a big challenge. Dr. Terry Andrews, a missionary with over 30 years experience in Africa, shares the profound impact she has seen with her God with Us discipleship curriculum. This innovative program has rapidly spread across Africa and beyond. Because it draws deeply on biblical truths from Genesis, it finds an audience among both Christian and Muslim youth, leading them to better understand and apply Christian principles. Engaging methods like storytelling and small group discussions captivate children’s attention and have been effective in schools, churches, and with sports teams. In addition, families and communities are healing and churches are flourishing.
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Explore the profound truths hidden in our most cherished Christmas carols.
"Joy to the World" announces the Kingship of Jesus, calling each of us to respond to His rule by pushing back against the effects of the fall. With grace, truth, and love, Christ's reign brings hope to our weary world.
Similarly, "O Holy Night" paints a vivid picture of Christ's birth, a moment that brought humanity a new and glorious dawn.
Our friend, Jessica Shakir, from The Beautiful Mind Academy, shares her passion about the Advent season with us as she thoughtfully connects the Christmas story back to the creation narrative.
Are you ready to revitalize the deep joy and hope found in the Christmas message? Tune in for a festive conversation filled with reflection, celebration, and a renewed understanding of the true meaning of Christmas!
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What is meant by "social justice" today, and why do so many sincerely justice-loving Christians warn against it? Dr. Calvin Beisner of the Cornwall Alliance joins us to discuss social justice vs. biblical justice. We explore the complexities of justice, economic ethics, the flaws of socialism and capitalism, and the role of Christianity in addressing these global challenges. Dr. Beisner offers insights from his book Social Justice vs. Biblical Justice, where he refutes claims that the Bible advocates for wealth redistribution and builds a biblical framework for true justice. The discussion highlights the four criteria of biblical justice—impartiality, proportionality, rendering what is due, and conformity to God's law—while examining why some "rights" claimed in the name of social justice violate true, biblically defined rights. Don't miss this episode as this topic continues to be highly relevant and believers must have a solid biblical perspective in order to think rightly, form culture, and respond to the needs of our society.
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Can love truly heal our broken world? It might sound romanticized, but perhaps that’s because we haven’t fully explored the depth and weight of love. In this episode, we dive into a chapter from Scott Allen’s new book, 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World. We need to reshape our understanding of love, moving beyond the superficial definitions that dominate modern culture. We will explore love's concentric circles, from its joyful beginnings to the profound commitments of agape love. We also discuss how love must be grounded in truth.
Have you considered the impact of postmodernism and secularism on cultural perspectives of love? Getting the meaning of love right can heal and unite society. This episode offers practical insights on living out God’s understanding of love, urging us to make it a central practice in our daily lives. Don’t miss this compelling conversation that challenges misconceptions and calls for a return to authentic, life-changing love.
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- The Discipline of Love by Bob Moffitt
Today, the definition of love has been abbreviated to two simplistic concepts: (1) A source of pleasure, joy, or delight. (2) A strong affection, often accompanied by romantic feelings and sexual attraction. Several other facets of the true meaning of love have been removed from our culture’s thinking. These include: (3) To value, cherish, or treasure. (4) Fidelity and devotion. Faithful commitment. (5) To seek the good of another, to give for his or her benefit, even at a significant personal cost.
Thankfulness is a focus in many American homes in the month of November. But have you ever considered that thankfulness is not a universally valued characteristic? Not to mention that the amount of gratitude we see on a daily basis actually seems to be decreasing today.
How does one’s sense of privilege or status result in a lack of gratitude toward others? How does belief in the significance of each person’s life cultivate gratitude within a person? Does belief in the goodness and sovereignty of God inspire thankfulness in the midst of trying times?
Our office team gathered together to reflect on these questions and share our favorite biblical passages about the priority and results of thankfulness in the Christian life. We discussed why the biblical worldview places such an emphasis on gratitude, and contrasted this with different worldviews. In conclusion, we considered how essential thankfulness is for building thriving, flourishing cultures in families, communities, and nations. Join us for this thoughtful and encouraging discussion!
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How can beauty heal our broken world? In this episode, part nine of our 10 Words series, we explore the biblical foundations of beauty and its transformative power to change lives and nations. We challenge the notion that beauty is merely subjective, revealing how the Bible establishes a universal standard for beauty, truth, and goodness. Our conversation contrasts biblical and contemporary views of beauty, emphasizing its role in understanding God and creation. Through art, nature, and personal reflections, we show how beauty connects us to the divine and reshapes culture. Cultures that recognize God as the source of beauty thrive, and the converse holds true as well. Beauty is a gift for all—essential to our spiritual journey and daily lives, not just for artists or grand cathedrals.
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- Bishop Barron on Evangelizing Through Beauty
As the maxim goes, if you want to change culture, you begin by changing language. The enemies of the gospel know this all too well. They’ve been cunningly at work redefining our most fundamental words, embedding them in our institutions and school curriculum, all to transform society to reflect their harmful, anti-Christian beliefs.
In this episode and in this book, you will learn how to practically respond by clearly knowing and defending the true biblical definitions of at least ten critical words: truth, human, sex, marriage, freedom, justice, authority, faith, beauty, and love. If we long to see a revival in the church and a reformation of culture, we must recover the true definition of these ten foundational words.
10 Words to Heal Our Broken World: Restoring the Meaning of Our Most Important Words by Scott Allenis available through Amazon and Kindle! An audiobook, companion videos, and a ten-week Bible study course will be available in the coming weeks.
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The world is witnessing a revolt against elitism, with growing resistance to big government, media, banks, and institutions. But what comes after these “bogeymen” are toppled? Is opposing corruption, bias, and cronyism enough, or is there a deeper issue at play?
In this episode, leading financial advisor and author David Bahnsen discusses the crisis of responsibility in a culture increasingly defined by blame and victimhood. He argues that true prosperity requires a return to personal accountability and virtue, with a focus on creating institutions that foster responsibility, rather than relying on external solutions.
Drawing on creational insights, Bahnsen explores the concept of imago Dei and its implications for human dignity and societal well-being. He critiques victim mentality, cultural Marxism, and calls for principled leadership over and above anti-elitism. This episode is a call to action for cultivating a society led by responsible, empowered individuals.
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Can you have faith without the existence of evidence? In this episode, we explore the essence of this often confused word that lies at the heart of the gospel. We discuss the flawed idea that faith is blind and disconnected from reality and facts. Conversely, we argue that faith is to “assent to the weight of evidence.” Faith is to trust in the truthfulness and reliability of something or someone, based on a careful search of available evidence and personal experience.
Join us for another stop on our journey through 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World, a book aimed at restoring the foundational meanings of our culture's most important words. Today, our exploration reveals how differing belief systems and worldviews shape societal trust. We invite you to consider how understanding faith can transform individual choices and the broader social landscapes of our nations.
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- Find out more about the book by Scott David Allen, 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World: Restoring the True Meaning of Our Most Important Words at 10wordsbook.org.
Why has God placed you in your particular vocation? For many Christians, this essential question can be challenging to answer. In this episode, we explore a new 10-week study guide developed by Disciple Nations Alliance, aimed at helping Christians view their work as an act of worship and a vital part of God’s divine purpose.
Join the creators of this insightful resource as they unpack the concepts of work, blending foundational teachings with fresh perspectives. Whether you’re in a 9-to-5 job, decorating your home, or mowing the lawn, this study will inspire you to rethink your approach to everyday tasks.
Discover how to embrace a biblical perspective that turns routine activities into meaningful expressions of praise and service. Tune in to be encouraged and equipped to elevate your work as a form of worship that honors God and impacts the world around you.
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- Disciple Nations Alliance Website
In a previous episode, Pastor Teo Hayashi from São Paulo, Brazil, joined us to discuss steps to disciple nations through a Spirit-led re-formation of all areas of life and society. Today, he's back with a timely message: when the Church neglects its responsibility to shape society, politicians often fill the void. This is the reality Brazil and many Western nations face today. For years, churches have stepped back from guiding the nation’s moral compass when it comes to discussions on freedom, justice, family, education, and the sacredness of the imago Dei. Now, we’re realizing the need to "catch up."
Pastor Hayashi challenges pastors and believers alike to rethink godly citizenship in a secular world. Tune in for vital insights on the Church's role in influencing society and politics.
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- Disciple Nations Alliance Website
Is justice about dismantling oppressive systems and redistributing power to achieve equality of outcome? Or is that a redefinition of true justice? In recent years, postmodernism and neo-Marxist critical theory have shaped a new ideology labeled "social justice." Though it claims to promote equality and defend the oppressed, this worldview stands in stark contrast to biblical justice.
In this episode, we offer a defense of biblical justice and explain why we've moved away from the phrase "social justice." Join us as we unpack the foundational ideas behind these two opposing views of justice and explore the consequences of living them out in today's society.
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- Find out more about the book by Scott David Allen, 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World: Restoring the True Meaning of Our Most Important Words at 10wordsbook.org.
- Book: Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice
This powerful word has been so redefined and repeatedly abused that many Christians shy away at the mention of it. Yet, authority can bring about incredibly positive change when exercised in proper obedience to God's original intentions. In this episode, we delve into the true, biblical meaning of authority, exploring how Jesus entrusts each of us with different forms of it.
We'll challenge the idea that authority is inherently oppressive or self-serving, showing instead how Christ models a selfless, accountable form of leadership. Authority, in its purest form, isn’t about power concentrated in governments or rulers who stray from God’s purposes—it's about serving others with integrity and humility.
Join us as we define and unpack the biblical understanding of authority and discover how, as Christians, we can faithfully live out the roles of authority entrusted to us.
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- Find out more about the book by Scott David Allen, 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World: Restoring the True Meaning of Our Most Important Words at 10wordsbook.org.
One of the primary, God-given roles of governing authorities is to protect its weakest citizens. This especially means a government must structure a society where vulnerable children can thrive. Does your government truly prioritize the needs of children? It’s time to bring back the Biblical model of authority, where the strong humbly serve the weak. Join us for the amazing opportunity to hear from Katy Faust and Josh Wood from Them Before Us, as they share about their new book, Pro-Child Politics: Why Every Cultural, Economic, and National Issue Is a Matter of Justice for Children. Their book paints a picture of what a child-before-adult approach would look like in 19 key political issues of our day.
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Freedom means I can do whatever I want, right? Wrong, that's a hijacked and distorted meaning. The Biblical view of freedom is "The capacity to self-govern; to act according to one's choices within God's created order and under His moral law." This matters because it gives guidance for a culture to truly maintain freedom without succumbing to humanity's gravitational pull toward chaos. It requires a collective embrace of the boundaries that God lovingly instituted for our good and flourishing. Join Scott and the team as we consider the wisdom of this definition and contrast it with the contemporary counterfeit. What kinds of lives and societies would grow from these contrasting definitions? This episode will encourage you to consider the profound importance and implications of this word and how it is used.
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- Find out more about the book by Scott David Allen, 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World: Restoring the True Meaning of Our Most Important Words at 10wordsbook.org.
Is there such a thing as Christian art? Or are there just Christians who make great art that represents something of the nature of God? There are no Christian bagels, surgeries, or financial portfolios, so why do we expect artists in our churches to create sculptures or plays that are "Christian?" Only humans can be Christians. Let's bring freedom to the artistic gift in ourselves and others, glorifying God through any art that speaks to the beauty, hope, joy, meaning, or grandeur of God and His character.
Today, we sit down with three professional artists who embody this and who use the beauty of their art to speak prophetically to their cultures. Join us and learn how you can use this language to spread hope in despair, splendor in ugliness, and ultimately disciple your nation with God's beauty.
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- Learn more about DNA’s free online Kingdomizer Training Program: Truth and Transformation.
Historically, the definition of marriage has been rich, calling humanity toward a knowledge of the truth of our very nature. Based on biblical principles, marriage was understood to be: “A God-ordained, comprehensive, exclusive, and permanent union that brings a man and a woman together as husband and wife, to be father and mother to any children their union brings into being. It is based on the anthropological truth that men and women are different and complementary, the biological fact that reproduction depends on a man and a woman, and the social reality that children need both a mother and a father.”
Today, marriage has been radically redefined and simply means "a legally recognized, romantic caregiving relationship between consenting adults who intend to live together as sexual and domestic partners."
Can the redefinition of a word so transform our thinking that the actual truth and meaning of the word becomes extinct? In today's episode, Scott Allen, author of the upcoming book, 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World, responds by analyzing how we got here, considering the consequences of holding this definition, and helping us discern how we can bring God's truth back to this critical word. As Christians, we absolutely must not let the meaning of marriage continue to slide further and further from God's original definition. It's far past time, but not too late, for us as believers to stand up for marriage for the sake of our communities, nations, children, and for generations to come.
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- Find out more about the book by Scott David Allen, 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World: Restoring the True Meaning of Our Most Important Words at 10wordsbook.org.
Sex and its definition are powerful, literally bringing life to individuals, marriages, and families. Meanwhile, false definitions of sex abound and lead individuals and society into incredible confusion and pain. Let’s look at popular definitions today and compare them with a definition of sex founded on biblical principles and consider why the difference matters.
The world says SEX is (1) Synonymous with gender, a social construct; a person’s subjective sense of their sexual identity, without regard to biology or anatomy. (2) The ultimate source of personal identity and meaning. (3) Any form of recreational sexual activity done to give pleasure.
Biblical principles teach us that SEX is (1) The God-created male-female division. (2) Sexual intercourse between a man and a woman; a comprehensive one-flesh union of heart, mind, spirit, and body, often bringing the gift of children. Sexual intercourse is a gift from God exclusively for the uniting of husband and wife in marriage.
Words and definitions matter because they shape the way we think and feel. These, in turn, determine our choices and actions, which shape the cultures we live in, for better or worse. One of the primary desires of the Sexual Revolution of the 1950s and '60s was to radically redefine the word sex. The Sexual Revolution has accomplished its goal of turning the word sex on its head. But ideas have consequences, and as we have seen over the last 60-plus years, everything these new definitions of sex touch has eventually led to despair and destruction. Why has this happened? Because once again, whenever humans try to take a God-given word and twist it to mean anything besides its original definition, we're simultaneously twisting ourselves away from God's perfect design for us.
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- Find out more about the book by Scott David Allen, 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World: Restoring the True Meaning of Our Most Important Words at 10wordsbook.org.
Join Scott, Dwight, and Luke to discuss this week's interview with Calvin Beisner and David R. Legates, authors of Climate & Energy: The Case for Realism. Our question is, how do Christians provide a Biblical worldview perspective to this discussion on climate change? As the sons and daughters of the Creator of this planet, how can we fulfill our mandate to work this garden we have been given and keep it?
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What should Christians really think about climate change? What does the Bible have to say about creation care? E. Calvin Beisner, Ph.D. and Dr. David R. Legates, Ph.D. from the Cornwall Alliance have spent their lives trying to provide this perspective. Their new book, Climate and Energy,brings together numerous experts on climate science, physics, economics, environmental science, political science, ethics, and theology. It brings a clear understanding about the ideas of human-induced climate change and how Christians should respond. In today’s episode, you’ll learn the basics of climate change and how differing worldviews significantly affect a person’s response to the issue. You’ll also learn about renewable energy and its effects on the poor, along with the impact of postmodernism on the field of science. Finally, we offer some critiques of the Christian creation care movement that Megan Basham covered in her recent bestselling book, Shepherds for Sale. Be sure to tune in tomorrow to hear the in-house discussion and our personal takeaways from this eye-opening episode.
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- Learn more about DNA’s free online Kingdomizer Training Program: Truth and Transformation.
What happens when a committed communist finds faith in Christianity? Héctor Ramírez, our special guest, shares his gripping journey from embracing Marxist ideology in his small Colombian hometown to being transformed by Christ. His remarkable story highlights the impact of faith, beauty, and the arts in bridging the gap between truth and today's postmodern, post-Christian societies. Héctor helps us consider how we might best navigate postmodern thinking as believers. To help us, we discuss the cultural shift from modernity to postmodernity and examine the challenges of a post-truth era, where emotions often overshadow reason and science. This conversation is crucial for understanding how the Church can effectively communicate the Bible in our day. Héctor shares his thoughts on utilizing beauty and art as a vessel for truth, and considers how this can foster spiritual reflection and bring a cultural shift away from postmodernism.
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- Learn more about DNA’s free online Kingdomizer Training Program: Truth and Transformation.
Humans are not merely animals or radically autonomous agents, and identity groups do not simply define us. It's time Christians challenge our modern culture's false understanding of human dignity and worth by contrasting it with the beautiful biblical definition of humanity. Imagine the impact if Christians could champion what it means to be humans as image bearers of God. This one change could flip our culture of death on its head.
Discover the profound implications of what it means to be human as we discuss insights from Scott Allen's forthcoming book, "10 Words to Heal Our Broken World." As with each discussion on the ten words from Scott's book, we’ll walk step by step through the true biblical definition, discuss the false redefined understanding, and conclude by giving you practical ways you can restore the true meaning of this word in your life, community, and nations. Together, let's celebrate our shared dignity as image-bearers of God and foster a more just and compassionate society for the glory of God and the blessing of nations.
- View the transcript, leave comments, and check out recommended resources on the Episode Landing Page! Updated details about the book will be posted on the Episode Landing Page as soon as they are available!
Are you tired of the endless divisive drone on race hustling, white guilt, victim culture, and the list goes on? You're not alone; it's time for a refreshing, biblically-based perspective on racial reconciliation that gives an unbiased perspective on disparities to determine genuine injustices and highlights the need for unity and individual responsibility. Join us as we sit down with Krista Bontrager and Monique Duson from the Center for Biblical Unity to uncover the profound insights in their upcoming book, Walk in Unity: Biblical Answers to Questions on Race and Racism. Krista and Monique's unique backgrounds—Krista from a white, suburban environment and Monique from a black, inner-city setting—shape a compelling dialogue that challenges conventional narratives and emphasizes the power of friendship and unity in Christ in reconciling differing perspectives on race and justice. Whose voice is shaping your worldview on race and racism–is it God or culture? Have you ever wondered why the Scripture emphasizes nationality and ethnicity over skin color? Don't miss this enlightening episode that has the potential to reshape your understanding of race and provide you with a hopeful vision for a unified future.
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- Learn more about DNA’s free online Kingdomizer Training Program: Truth and Transformation.
Truth is an internal, personal, and subjective sense of reality that exists only in the mind. It's a social construct created to advantage whatever group currently holds power. These are the predominant understandings of one of the most important words in our world. The majority of people around you think and act based on this understanding. Today, courts are being corrupted by those in power, and men are going to the Olympics, claiming to be women. It’s not as if we can just say two plus two equals five. Truth matters, and if we as Christians don't hold to God's clear, eternal, and essential definition of Truth, we're at the doorstep of chaos. Scott Allen and the team unpack this first word from Scott's new book, Ten Words to Heal Our Broken World: Restoring the True Meaning of Our Most Important Words, and learn how you can play a part in healing and restoring this broken world through the protection and proclamation of Truth.
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- “Live Not by Lies” by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
- More details on the new book available soon!
Scott Allen explains the important timing of his forthcoming book, Ten Words To Heal Our Broken World: Restoring the Meaning of Our Most Important Words. He shares why words and their definitions are critical and how each of us can faithfully steward, preserve, and pass these God-given words and meanings to future generations. We pray God will use this book to stir revival in the Church and restoration of our culture. Words form our thoughts, thoughts lead to action, and our actions can change the world. God's definitions of these essential words create flourishing nations, while their hijacked redefinitions result in destruction.
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More details about the new book will be published later this year at disciplenations.org
In the fight to end abortion, changing policies is necessary, but it falls woefully short of solving the problem. Today, we have a culture that worships sex, and unless this changes, abortion will be an inevitable consequence of this lifestyle. To end abortion, we need to shift our target upstream to the root lies behind this worship, specifically to the lies surrounding what it means to be human and God’s design for the sexes and family. For the discussion, our friend Naomi Smith joins us in unpacking each of these lies. Ideas have consequences, and right now, our culture needs better ideas that will not lead to abortion.
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Can you imagine a life where productivity and joy are seamlessly intertwined, reflecting God's grand design for human fulfillment? Join us as Scott Allen, Dwight Vogt, and Luke Allen uncover the deep connection between fruitfulness and joy in this enriching episode of Ideas Have Consequences. Through a fascinating exploration of the Latin word "fructus," which means both fruit and enjoyment, we reveal how living a productive life aligns with God's desire for our happiness. We draw from personal stories and scriptural references, showing how our mission as Christians includes transforming nations to reflect the beauty and truth of God's kingdom.
Reflect on the biblical imagery of a tree planted by water as we discuss scriptures like Jeremiah 17:8 and Psalm 92. Our dialogue contrasts the biblical view of children as blessings with modern cultural narratives that often see them as burdens. We affirm that despite the challenges, the joys of family and procreation are deeply rooted in divine truths. Moreover, we explore the interconnectedness of love, joy, and fruitfulness, particularly through the lens of the fruits of the Spirit, and share touching personal anecdotes that demonstrate the profound joy brought by love.
We also delve into how meaningful work, faith, and family are key components of a fulfilling life, referencing Arthur Brooks' research on happiness. From the sacred-secular divide exemplified by Eric Liddell to the transformative power of joyful Christian communities, our conversation emphasizes that God's purpose for us transcends spiritual endeavors alone. Discover how joy-filled lives can be a powerful witness to the world and learn how embodying this joy can inspire societal change. Tune in to rediscover what it means to disciple nations and create Christ-honoring cultures that embody the character of the living God.
How can we really build Christ-honoring cultures these days? How should our approach be different from past generations now that we live in a time when there is often a negative perception of believers? This week’s guest, Lennox Kalifungwa from Zambia, shares practical ways we can shape cultures that reflect the truth, goodness, and beauty of God’s Kingdom. We discuss an inside-out strategy, beginning with personal transformation that extends through our relationships and vocations. It’s essential that we see ourselves as builders rather than consumers of culture, being proactive rather than reactive to culture wars, and strategically choose which issues to engage in. Lennox helps us consider how we can influence more than our immediate circles and reminds us of the profound impact that biblical values can make through faithful generations. Lastly, we emphasize the power of joy, laughter, and even satire for believers living in sobering times. Join us as we aim to shape cultures that align with God's original design for humanity.
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- Learn more about DNA’s free online Kingdomizer Training Program: Truth and Transformation.
- Disciple Nations Alliance Website
Recently, the famed atheist intellectual Richard Dawkins showed his cards when he called himself a cultural Christian. It’s fascinating to see someone as anti-Christian as Dawkins appreciating the culture that was built on Christian values. But can the culture he enjoys in the West actually be sustained within a secular and atheistic worldview? Further, for Christians who see the value of biblical principles and want to have an influence in society, will we rightly be considered, “Christian Nationalists?”
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- Learn more about DNA’s free online Kingdomizer Training Program: Truth and Transformation.
- Disciple Nations Alliance Website
Following this week's discussion with author, writer, and speaker John Stonestreet, we wanted to leave you with some practical application steps you can take away from the episode. Join us for this post-show discussion as we try to get practical.
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- Disciple Nations Alliance Website
The foundation of our society has shifted beneath our feet. Where there was once a firm base rooted in the Bible, we now find our culture in a moral freefall. Special guest John Stonestreet from the Colson Center reveals how subtle shifts have radically eroded people’s ability to find truth, identity, justice, and meaning. Believers have a responsibility to shape society in such a way that people know truth and can find meaning and justice. Today, prominent voices like Richard Dawkins are waking up to recognize the role of Christianity in creating a society that supports human dignity and freedom. It’s time that believers learn the same and take action.
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- Learn more about DNA’s free online Kingdomizer Training Program: Truth and Transformation.
- Disciple Nations Alliance Website
The men of Issachar are described in the Bible as having an understanding of their times and knowledge about what to do (1 Chronicles 12:32). This is no time to sit passively, expecting the Lord to accomplish His work apart from His people. Jesus is not only the Lamb of God; He is the Lion of Judah, the Victor, and the Dragon Slayer. We must not fear going into dark and hard places as His representatives. Ungodly cultures are breeding death and destruction, but we have a culture of life to share. Our times have shifted dramatically, and this important teaching from DNA’s co-founder, Darrow Miller, will help you think critically so that you can respond to the calling He has for you in these times.
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- Disciple Nations Alliance Website
Many Christians uncritically blend secular thinking with a Christian worldview. They syncretize the dominant worldview of their friends, family, and community with bits and pieces of a biblical worldview. Today's guest shares that this fragmented thinking creates real challenges, because only one worldview actually works. There's only one God, and He alone sets the standard for right and wrong, good and evil, right? Assuming you answered yes, then wouldn't the worldview God offers be the only worldview that comports with His world? Join us as we seek to continually align our daily thoughts and actions with the truth of Scripture. Don't miss this enlightening discussion with our good friend Katherine Gallager from GoStrategic, author of Worldview: A Handbook for Biblical Thinking and Lifestyle. This episode is not just another discussion; it's a call to understand and act upon the profound consequences of our beliefs.
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- Disciple Nations Alliance Website
To their detriment, many ministries pivot between a message of salvation and a social gospel–neither capture the fullness of the Great Commission. Dr. Leanna Cinquanta, the dynamic founder of We Ignite Nations (WIN) passionately challenges Christians to shift their understanding from a shrunken gospel to the comprehensive gospel of the kingdom, which connects to every part of our lives. Hear inspiring boots-on-the-ground reports of God's work around the world, and learn practical ways to apply an unshrunk gospel in your community. Dr. Cinquanta, an author, speaker, and development worker, shares transformative stories and insights that will inspire you to see the Great Commission anew. Reignite your passion, learn how to disciple nations, and be inspired by real-world examples of faith in action that will help you make a deeper impact in your community and beyond.
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- Disciple Nations Alliance Website
It seems there are more churches and Christians globally than ever before in history. Yet, society and culture seem to be crumbling around us. Where are these believers? Today's guest, Brazilian Pastor Teofilo Hayashi, argues that this lack of Christian impact is because we've seen souls stirred and saved, but not lives reformed. The Great Commission should affect the whole of societies and nations. How do we live this out? How do we move from revival to reformation? Practically, we need to start with the basics, bringing biblical principles back into the three most influential systems in a society: family, education, and local churches. This message is challenging, inspiring, and urgent. Join us as we get practical with Pastor Teo, exploring how each of us can start discipling the nations!
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- Disciple Nations Alliance Website
In today’s anti-Christian culture, how can churches, ministries, and all of us communicate effectively with people who would rather not listen to what we have to say? What strategies can we employ to help people engage the biblical worldview? Our featured guest, Samuel Felix, is a long-time friend and Kingdomizer who works professionally as a digital artist and communication specialist. Samuel has a unique gift for helping people to reflect deeply and understand complex ideas. His goal is to turn passive consumers into active thinkers who take their assumptions and worldviews seriously.
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- Disciple Nations Alliance Website
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When we cross cultural borders to serve others, it is essential for us to learn when to celebrate cultural diversity and when to critique it. This can be tricky! We may instinctively seek to align everything to our cultural norms–but doing so can dangerously lead to the erasure of beautifully unique and diverse elements of foreign culture that bring glory to God. At the same time, there are things within every culture that should be rightly critiqued. Long-time DNA friend, Pastor George Oliveira shares lessons learned as a cross-cultural pastor. He emphasizes the importance of transcending cultural divides with Christian love. He gives us a vision to authentically connect with diverse communities while celebrating our shared humanity under the teachings of Jesus.
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- Disciple Nations Alliance Website
Today, as men, we need to do more than understand the largely lost concept of biblical masculinity. We need freedom. Most men are trapped by "shadows" or lies and have a difficult time expressing vulnerability, making us familiar with the grip of isolation and loneliness. This is not the life God intended. Today, we had the honor of sitting down with author and pastor Jon Tyson to hear about his upcoming book, Fighting Shadows: Overcoming 7 Lies that Keep Men from Becoming Fully Alive, which he co-authored with Jeff Bethke. This discussion will touch everyone as we shed light on these crucial lies, explore how they can be overcome, and joyfully do our best to present a better vision for masculinity that is oriented around our Lord and Savior.
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- Disciple Nations Alliance Website
Christian nationalism was recently denounced by John MacArthur as a faulty viewpoint. MacArthur indicates that things will get continually worse on Earth. Unfortunately, this view cultivates apathy and even discourages cultural influence. In contrast to this view, Christ teaches us to pray: “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” If things will only get worse, then what was the justification for the profoundly positive influence of Christian leaders like William Wilberforce? And why should we, as Christians, work to eradicate slavery, human trafficking, and abortion? While we have tremendous respect for John MacArthur, in this episode, we want to take issue with a few of his recent statements. Yes, we might lose down here, but we also might win occasionally. That’s not really for us to decide. In the words of J.R.R. Tolkien, “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” Wherever God has placed you, whether in a family, school, political office, or bakery, you are called to faithfully represent Christ and His Kingdom in everything you do, no matter the outcome. It’s time for a faith that is active, not passive, in the face of challenges.
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- Disciple Nations Alliance Website
Words are constantly created and redefined in our day. With such dramatic shifts, how can we have the “mind of Christ?” Words are not just sounds we utter; they are powerful building blocks for culture. Words and their meanings shape our thinking, convictions, beliefs, and worldview – ultimately bringing about our actions. Which words need to be redeemed? Are there words that need to be rejected? Today we are joined by author, teacher, education consultant, trainer, speaker, and our good friend, Dr. Elizabeth Youmans, who helps us think deeply about this while helping us consider specific words like, gender, marriage, liberty and more.
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- Disciple Nations Alliance Website
The Alabama Supreme Court recently ruled that frozen embryos created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) are children. This case caused many to realize how little they know about IVF and the principles that drive the practice. Christians feel confused because their instinct is to celebrate anything that has to do with children and life. We will talk about the deeper worldview principles underneath the surface. Did you know that the “baby-making industry” kills more fertilized embryos than the baby-destroying industry each year in the United States? That's right, the IVF industry kills more babies than abortion does. Guest Katie Faust, sentinel of children's rights and president of Them Before Us, helps us tackle the complexities of how society's adult-centric desires impact voiceless children. She reminds us to put children's rights at the forefront of our cultural conversations. We will also ask if there is an ethical way for believers to participate in IVF.
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- Disciple Nations Alliance Website
How does Easter's message interweave our daily lives? Jesus' reign is not confined to some spiritual reality. His kingship radically transforms every aspect of our existence. From personal identity to societal influence, we peel back layers of cultural misconceptions to expose a truth that emboldens us to live fearlessly within the victory of the resurrection.
We take time to especially consider the significance of words and definitions and how these can influence society to understand truth or believe lies. We live in a word-based universe. Words aren't just sounds we utter; they are the very fabric of creation. A biblical worldview brings clarity to terms that our culture wrestles with. As we reflect on the power of language, we are reminded of a call to action from Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, to revolt against the lies that threaten the flourishing of our world.
As ambassadors of Christ, we recognize our role to represent Him in every area and in every way to a seemingly foreign world, through servant leadership and rooted in truth. Celebrate with us the triumph of the resurrection and Christ's ongoing work, recognizing our part in the grand narrative that is far from over.
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- Disciple Nations Alliance Website
Have you ever pondered how an unwavering faith can shape a person's life and influence entire cultures? George Oliveira embodies DNA’s core values and models transformation through 20 years of integrating biblical worldview principles into every area of life, from family to education and vocation. George reminds us of the potency of Scripture and its relevance to every aspect of creation. You will be encouraged and invigorated by how practical the biblical worldview is as you consider God’s will for your own life.
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- Disciple Nations Alliance Website
"If you don't understand the battle of worldviews, you can't really understand anything." This statement from today's guest, Dr. Jeff Myers, summarizes the episode well. Dr. Myers, president of Summit Ministries, brings us boots-on-the-ground perspectives from three of the most active theaters in the battle of worldviews: the battles over truth, the hearts and minds of Generation Z, and the Israel-Hamas conflict. Dr. Myers offers a treasure trove of strategies poised to inspire anyone involved in or seeking wisdom in these crucial battles. You'll hear a clarion call to uphold personal integrity amid societal manipulation, and be reminded to recognize your indispensable role in God's ongoing cultural commission.
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- Disciple Nations Alliance Website
The Hebrew people in the Old Testament anticipated a Messiah that would be a priest and a King, radically changing every area of our worldly experience, and restoring it to God’s original intentions. Welcome to a two-part Easter series as we look at the practical impact that Christ's death and resurrection has on each of our lives. When Jesus came, He never intended for us to keep our faith relegated to attending church and being privately spiritual. The same power that rose Jesus from the grave lives in us, and gives us power and purpose to continue His work in the world. Jesus says He is with us always and that He has all authority in heaven and on earth. He also calls us to make disciples, teaching them to obey everything He has commanded. This is an all-encompassing call, given by an omnipotent God. Where is He calling you to partner more fully with His ongoing work in the world?
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Discover a vision for a culture that recognizes the innate beauty of every human life as we journey with Sami Parker of Live Action through the frontlines of pro-life advocacy. Witness firsthand how Live Action is challenging the prevailing worldviews promoting abortion, utilizing social media to spark transformative discussions that transcend the screen into the very fabric of society. The predominant narrative or story of our time does not recognize God, sees humans as mere animals, and labels unrestrained sex as a "human right." Look around; these ideas have manifested into the wasteland surrounding families, relationships, sexuality, and procreation, and the list drags on. As Christians, this pains us because we know there's a better story, a better design. One that does not make any room for harming any innocent human's life. The biblical worldview recognizes the beauty in every aspect of God's created order. But do we? Do we not only recognize God's better story but strive to consistently live in it and model it to a hurting world? This episode is a call to Christians to don the full armor of their faith, merging the Gospel's transformative power with active cultural engagement to foster a society that not only protects, but cherishes life. Let's join forces to defend the defenseless against the greatest injustices of our age and celebrate the innate beauty and truth of life through the power of storytelling and education.
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Increasingly, news culture pushes stories that advance their agenda from writers sitting behind a desk. Gone are the days when reporters would get onto the street to reveal the facts about what is happening at the heart of an issue. Dr. Marvin Olasky calls us back to this foundation, reminding us of the importance of hearing from diverse viewpoints and going beyond austere sermonizing to tell stories that are not only useful and true, but interesting. Olasky is quick to point out the profound impact that Christianity had on culture as he recounts the mistreatment of people in other times and parts of the world. Join us and consider the news you are hearing and sharing with others.
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We have an active, working, creative God who created humanity to be like Him. As such, our daily work should be a source of meaning and purpose in our lives. Yet, even among believers, work is often approached as a burden that remains an unfortunate means to a better end, like the weekend or even retirement.
In contrast, the Bible often equates our work with our worship. When did we forget this? Over the last decade, the rate of prime-aged men in the U.S. not working has been lower than it was during the Great Depression! However, unlike during the Great Depression, most of these men are choosing not to work. In the words of today's guest, we are undergoing an epidemic of worklessness. Why is this? What happened? Is the church partially to blame for this? Today’s guest David Bahnsen has an inspiring biblical worldview that encompasses all areas of his life. He is simultaneously named one of the top financial advisors in America by Barron’s, Forbes and the Financial Times while teaching and writing about the integration of faith and economics on the side. In his newest book, Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life, Bahnsen makes the case that our work plays an integral part in providing meaning and purpose into our lives and is one of our most important avenues of discipleship and influence. This discussion is for you if you are searching for ways to integrate theology into every part of your daily work.
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Deconstruction is a phrase that is becoming increasingly common. Many even in the faith community have started using this phrase. What is the result of this phenomenon? How is it impacting young people of faith? Is there anything useful or redeeming about it or is it always destructive? Today, we trace the evolution of deconstruction back to its philosophical roots with Jacques Derrida and unpack how it's reshaping Western thought and the spiritual landscape inside many churches. We look at this in a historical context and consider the worldviews behind this phenomenon of deconstruction. Finally, we examine the rising trend of faith deconstruction in Christian culture, looking at what it is, who is doing it, why it’s happening, and how we can respond to those who say they are deconstructing their faith.
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Is God using Vishal Mangalwadi to disciple Jordan Peterson, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Tom Holland, and Elon Musk? Today, we discover the transformative power of Christianity on Western civilization through the eyes of Indian Bible scholar and good friend Vishal Mangalwadi. Join us as Mangalwadi unravels the often-overlooked impact of the Bible on modern life. Although many in the West have taken values such as freedom, justice, free speech, forgiveness, the list goes on, for granted, a future in which these values are canceled is becoming a reality. We've recently noticed a resurgence in people who realize these values are essential to Western civilization’s future and go on to connect these virtues directly to the Bible. In the last couple of years, Mangalwadi has played an interesting role in helping non-Christian leaders such as Jordan Peterson, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Tom Holland, and even Elon Musk make this connection between the rich history of Western civilization and the Bible. During this discussion, you will hear Mangalwadi's thoughts on why this revival in Biblical values is happening now, how Christians can support and encourage this movement, and an admonishment to hold fast to a biblical vocabulary under pressure. Our conversation is an invitation to reassess the past and reclaim the biblical underpinnings of Western achievements, providing a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of our civilization's foundations. This episode is a compelling examination of the intertwining threads of faith, history, ideas, and the future trajectory of Western civilization.
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Are we losing sight of truth in a culture smothered by falsehoods? Even within the church, according to Barna, 41% of American Christians believe that the only truth a person can know is whatever is right for them individually. In this episode we want to help arm you with an understanding of why truthfulness is not just a noble virtue but a critical armor in today's culture, especially for Christians navigating through the fog of misinformation. We tackle the potent blend of social media and deceptive narratives head-on, addressing the alarmingly popular theories of evolution, and the pressing need for Christians to be the lighthouses of truth as we sail into uncharted waters. Our discussion extends into the societal impact of weaponized propaganda, through the 1619 project, the BLM movement, the social contagion of the sex and gender ideologies, the Covid origins, and the current events in the Gaza strip. Join us as we explore ways to grasp the framework or lens through which we can discern the narratives shaping our public consciousness. The solution is not ignorance, self censorship, doublethink, or winsomeness. The solution is found in the very essence of truth as embodied in Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth and the Life.
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From the Old Testament through current events, the Jewish people have been the target of animosity and violence. We’ve witnessed a heightened global resurgence of antisemitism since the attack on Israel last October. Anti-Jewish sentiment hasn’t been at this level since the end of WWII. What’s behind the hatred? How does critical theory play into this? What about radical Islam? Join us as we unpack the major worldviews at play and discuss practical ways each of us can respond.
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Christians are increasingly criticized for their opinions in the public square and often labeled as Christian nationalists. But should this criticism cause us to retract our opinions and retreat? Or is Christian cultural engagement exactly what our nations need? We are called to faithfully reflect Christ not only in our personal lives, but everywhere–in our families, churches, workplaces, and yes, truth must even influence politics, and our work in public institutions and culture. Our guests, Dennis Peacocke and Katherine Gallagher from our affiliate organization, GoStrategic, help us consider strategies and practical ways that we can meaningfully engage in these areas for Christ, and for the nations.
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For many people, singing “Joy to the World” is a Christmas tradition. However, familiarity with the song can cause us to miss its depth and significance. The song announces the Kingship of Jesus and calls on each individual to respond. We are to push back against the effects of the fall as far as the curse is found in our world. Christ actively rules with both truth and grace. His love is wondrous. Come celebrate with us the joy and hope of the Christmas season through the powerful lens of "Joy to the World."
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Do you ever wish we could get back to Eden?
Every day we create. Whether it’s creating language, ideas, tools, relationships, the list goes on. But tied to this incredible blessing to create freely comes the responsibility to create that which is true, good, and beautiful. Today's passionate guest, Jessica Shakir, founder of the Beautiful Mind Academy, brings us back to Genesis One, Two, and Three for this deep dive into what it means, as imago Dei, to be co-creators with the Creator. How are you using your God-given calling to creativity? Every single person is creative. Join us as we consider how God’s nature and Kingdom can be reflected through you and your intentional creativity.
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Thank you for joining us for season two of Ideas Have Consequences. This is an action-oriented podcast where you’ll hear from various biblical worldview teachers, writers, and cultural commentators. Our goal in this podcast is to prepare Christians to understand the true ideas that lead to human flourishing – while fighting against poisonous ideas that can destroy nations.
In season two, we will continue to unpack the predominant ideas shaping our world today. A few guests to look forward to this season include Vishal Mangalwadi, George Barna, Dennis Peacock, Katy Faust, and returning guests Jessica Shakir, Jeff Myers, Krista Bontrager, Monique Duson, and Marvin Olasky. We hope you enjoy the show.
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Ideas Have Consequences is the podcast of the Disciple Nations Alliance.
The Western world has been described as a cut flower. This flower was beautiful and flourishing while rooted in a Judeo-Christian worldview, and yet, as it became increasingly secular and rejected God, it cut itself off from its roots. Today, the flower still looks good, but it will soon wither and die if nothing changes.
In this episode, we look at the increasing number of former atheists, Muslims, and agnostics who are calling out the erosion of Western civilization along with its former values of human rights, justice, and freedom. These people–including Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Jordan Peterson, Douglas Murray, Tom Holland, and more–are understanding that these Western values came from the Bible.
If Western society rejects God, it will also lose the virtuous and moral framework that created its foundation. This realization is leading to an awakening. It is a unique journey that has led people from an analysis of the culture and the West to the cross.
Join us as we unpack the roots that nourished the West. We consider the incredibly good impact the Bible can have on culture and the devastation we can anticipate when it’s rejected. We live in a pivotal moment in history. The consequences of rejecting God are evident in our society, providing us with a fresh opportunity to promote goodness, truth, and beauty, rooted in the Bible once again.
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America’s secular approach to fighting poverty has been a disaster, yet we can learn a lot from how Christians helped the poor successfully 200 years ago. If you want to make a difference on the poverty in your community, you need to join us as we feature Dr. Marvin Olasky, a senior fellow at the Discovery Institute, the former editor of World Magazine, and the author of The Tragedy of American Compassion. Olasky’s passion for this topic led him to live in a homeless community in Missouri recently. Our conversation underscores the significance of personal involvement, community, and family in combating poverty, as opposed to bureaucratic solutions and handouts alone. Further, we discuss the dignity of work and the need for employment to uplift those in poverty. Join us and discover what it truly means to live out our faith by loving our neighbors on the streets of our towns.
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Thankfulness is a focus in many American homes in the month of November. But have you ever considered that thankfulness is not a universally valued characteristic? Not to mention that the amount of gratitude we see on a daily basis actually seems to be decreasing today.
How does one’s sense of privilege or status result in a lack of gratitude toward others? How does belief in the significance of each person’s life cultivate gratitude within a person? Does belief in the goodness and sovereignty of God inspire thankfulness in the midst of trying times?
Our office team gathered together to reflect on these questions and share our favorite biblical passages about the priority and results of thankfulness in the Christian life. We discussed why the biblical worldview places such an emphasis on gratitude, and contrasted this with different worldviews. In conclusion, we considered how essential thankfulness is for building thriving, flourishing cultures in families, communities, and nations. Join us for this thoughtful and encouraging discussion!
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Postcolonialism is a hot topic these days as many groups are eager to divide us up into oppressors and the oppressed–but do these categories help? Young and influential Zambian writer and speaker Lennox Kalifungwa says that there is much more to be considered than ethnicity, culture, and nationality. If we want true freedom and flourishing as individuals and societies, we need to promote truth, beauty, and goodness, looking beyond worldly categories that perpetuate brokenness and victimhood. There is no short-changing the effort it takes to move beyond the syncretism that is found in churches around the world. Join us as we discuss these important topics together.
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Do you want to see lives and nations thrive and flourish? If so, changing the way we think about education and changing the way we educate is essential. Education forms and transforms our thinking, character, and decision-making. This influences us individually, within our families, and even in our societies. It’s not enough to put a veneer of Christianity over our secular approaches to education, we must help students discover truth in their learning. Don’t miss this eye-opening episode with lifelong educator Dr. Elizabeth Youmans, the developer of The AMO Program and the Founder and President of Chrysalis International.
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Today, Christ is not only ignored and rejected, but now He is becoming the target of malice. How do Christians respond to the times we live in? In this episode, Scott, Darrow, Luke, and Dwight explore where Christianity is today in the West and explore the need for a forgotten symbol of Christ to engage with the growing evil in the world. We all know Jesus as the gentle lamb, but when was the last time we envisioned Christ as the Lion of Judah? We live in an increasingly post-Christian world–a world that actively celebrates evil and is antagonistic to the Christian faith. So again, how do we respond? Certainly not fearful, hopeless, or in denial of the times. Explore with us a biblical paradigm that calls us to courage, wisdom, and loving defiance.
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How should a biblical worldview inform our cultural engagement in this time of social crisis? Today's honored guest, Dr. Wayne Grudem, is Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary and author of more than 20 books, including Systematic Theology. Join us as we hear Dr. Wayne Grudem's heart for today's world. Our discussion covers everything from the recent attack on Israel, the 2024 election, a theology of work, politics in the pulpit, and the question of whether Christians should move from one state to another due to political alignment. How can and should Christians practically engage in the areas God has placed us at this time in history? There are obvious pitfalls to avoid when engaging in our cultures, but we often overcompensate in avoidance and neglect our call to influence culture. We hope you enjoy this practical, raw, honest episode as much as we did.
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What happens when we ignore God's design for gender and family? Today, we're positioning ourselves at the crux of this question, grappling with the implications of a society straying from the divine image of male and female. Darrow Miller joins us as we take a hard look at the consequences of rejecting this design, which includes the disruption of family units, distorted perceptions of marriage, and the ripple effects of the feminist movements on societal norms. As Darrow releases his newest book, The Grand Design: Rediscovering Male and Female as the Image of God, we get an idea of why he wrote it and what you can expect as a reader. This book provides a helpful exploration into feminism’s history and takes a proactive approach to offer a vision of God's design for each of us–a vision that promotes unity and beauty among the sexes, in families, and even on an individual level. Let's challenge the status quo, become revolutionaries, and strive towards a harmonious society that aligns with the biblical worldview.
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As we reflect on our discussion with Dr. Jeff Myers, we touch on two main highlights. The idea of understanding worldview as a pattern of thought and how to align this pattern with God and His Word. This is what Scripture refers to as "renewing our minds." This is a discipline that Christians need to practice intentionally. If we neglect to, our patterns of thought will almost certainly align with the increasingly unbiblical culture around us. We also cover the idea of the power of words in more depth. We hope our discussion with Dr. Jeff Myers and this bonus talk help you continue to renew your mind in God's Truth.
Have you ever pondered the essence of your worldview, its framework, and how it influences your reality? Do you have a biblical worldview? If not, what worldview are you viewing the world through? Our guest, Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries and author of Truth Changes Everything, embodies the journey of discovering and embracing the transformative Biblical worldview. This episode peels back the layers of postmodern thinking, its impact on faith, self-perception, and the role of Summit Ministries in shaping young minds to champion Biblical truth. During the conversation, we challenge misconceptions surrounding worldview, biblical justice, truth, and societal transformation. Join us and Dr. Myers on this enlightening journey to understand and embrace a Biblical worldview.
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In his forthcoming book, The Grand Design, Darrow Miller explains how as image bearers of God, both male and female are equal in value and dignity, while also beautifully designed with unique roles and functions. Today we are joined by our good friends Lisa and Nelson Monteiro, who have both played integral roles in The Grand Design course and book creation. Because the Monteiros have lived in both Brazil and Canada, they have a unique perspective on the way cultural views of men and women can be helpful or damaging. You'll hear about the tears, conversations, and behind-the-scenes stories that lead to the creation of The Grand Design book and course. Join us as we explore the transformative power of truth and the unique challenges and opportunities of ministry in cultures rooted in sexism or feminism.
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Darrow Miller’s newest book, “The Grand Design: Rediscovering Male and Female in the Image of God,” will be out in two weeks. Explore with us what it means to be transcendently and biologically human, male and female, made in the image of God. The Grand Design captures and restores a vision for what God has imagined for the human family, in all of its beauty. This biblical standard has potential to produce freedom and flourishing on one hand, or immense evil and harm when it is ignored. The impact is felt not only on individual levels, but even nationally and we are seeing the results all around us today.
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Let's dissect the entanglement of Marxism, Critical Theory, and the biblical worldview. For this bonus discussion, we want to explain what this new social justice movement has to do with our commission to disciple the nations. We delve into how the worldview ideas in this movement contrast with the biblical understanding of power, humanity, and forgiveness and how each of us can continue to hold these biblical definitions and, in so doing, disciple our nations.
Critical race theory and cultural Marxism dominate education, big business, media, and our societal discourse, but why and how has it also infiltrated the Church? Join us as we grapple with the onslaught of critical theory and social justice ideologies that we see in many churches with Jon Benzinger who is a friend, pastor, and author of Stand: Christianity vs. Social Justice. Even though the BLM riots of 2020 are behind us, the Neo-Marxist worldview driving the new social justice movement has not slowed. This worldview is the toxic new religion of our time and brings with it a catastrophic history. If and when its rapid growth takes root in churches, it will bring about their demise. This episode underscores the Christian's vital need to amalgamate truth and love in the face of these advancing lies.
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Over the past two decades, Disciple Nations Alliance has brought together groups from various nations, cultures, denominations, languages, and traditions and watched as God brings unity to diverse people through a biblical worldview. While the world needs to see a unified Church under the lordship of Christ, it often sees the church bickering and divided instead. Our cultural climate is full of ideological differences, reactivity, and societal fractures. Let's not be of the world. Let's discover together how we can take the road less traveled and focus on God's path of truth and love toward unity. Join us in this thought-provoking conversation, and let's navigate these divisive times together.
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As many are realizing, the education system is not teaching a neutral worldview because there’s no such thing as a neutral worldview. Instead, most students today are being discipled in an atheistic, secular, materialistic ideology that directly opposes the Bible. When is it time for us to stop playing into this false education and reexamine God’s design for learning and instruction? What core principles for education can we discern from the Bible that can help us approach every area of study? What is God’s view of math, science, history, and art?
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Most of us have received twelve or more years of “education.” But why did we go to school? What is the purpose of education? And is there a difference between schooling and education? We argue that there is a difference, and in fact, education is more closely related to discipleship than schooling. If that is the case, then can we even call the twelve-plus years of learning we underwent an education? Today Darrow Miller and guest Christian Overman unpack their book, Don’t Let Schooling Stand in the Way of Education: A Biblical Response to the Crisis in Public Education. Crisis is not hyperbolic, and as the church, we urgently need to understand the theology of education.
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Bob Woodson's heart is to see impoverished inner city black communities discipled. He has dedicated his entire life, from his first experiences growing up during Jim Crow to leading civil rights marches in the '60s to today serving black America to "empower community-based leaders to promote solutions that reduce crime and violence, restore families, revitalize underserved communities, and assist in the creation of economic enterprise" (Woodson Center, Mission). Woodson is a man we can all learn from. He often tells stories of resilient black Americans who rose above their circumstances to love and serve their neighbors. However, as you listen to this episode, you'll hear how his own testimony is marked by resiliency. Born during the Depression into a single-parent household, Woodson has gone on to advise presidents, build businesses, counsel leaders in academics, media, politics, and recently millions on the Dr. Phil show.
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One of the easiest ways to experience the power of worldview is to be confronted by another. Today we had the honor of speaking with Dr. Dennis Tongoi from Kenya to hear his take on various issues from both a biblical worldview perspective and a counter-cultural one. In this episode, Dr. Tongoi shares an African purview on race relations in the U.S. and his proposed antidote. Additionally, we hear his thoughts on how to approach business as a Christian whose KPIs (key performance indicators) are deeper than profit, how fear is the antithesis to love, and what he thinks is the most significant difference between Africa and the West.
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What’s the difference between Churchianity and Christianity? What do we miss out on if we as believers focus on growing the Church and forget about the Kingdom? Why do many Christians around the world have a difficult time finding practical applications for their life, work, and relationships in the Bible? Today we are joined by a lifelong missionary, Mark Dunbar, who grew up in Honduras as an MK (missionary kid) and now works with World Gospel Mission throughout Latin America. Listen to his story as he personally and vocationally wrestled with these vital worldview questions that all believers need to ask.
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Join us for part two of our discussion on the role of the family in discipling nations. Today we dive into the hotly-contested topic of God’s design for the role of the mother, father, and children in the family. As always, we seek to analyze this at the level of worldview–why did God create the family with differing roles and responsibilities? What are the good and bad consequences of adhering to or neglecting these God-given roles? For this episode, we had the privilege of being joined by two special guests: Naomi Bloom, a wife, mother, and the author of Home Inspired: A Look at the Micro-Nation of Home for New Moms; and Scott's wife, Kim Allen, a mother, grandmother, and contributing author of As Goes the Family so Goes the Nation: Principles and Practices for Building Healthy Families.
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In 2014, Pew Research Center reported that for the first time, the number of children raised in a two-parent household was a minority. We have all recognized and felt the effects of this tragic breakdown in the family, so today, we want to look at God’s original design for the family. What were God’s original intentions and purposes for the family? This critical worldview question begs to be addressed in our day. Join us as we explore the Word in search of answers.
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Most of us have heard examples of when good intentions and generosity for the poor inadvertently led to more harm than good. But what's the solution to this problem? How can you and I help those in need without causing them harm? This week's guest, Dr. Brian Fikkert, co-author of the well-known book, When Helping Hurts and Founder/President of the Chalmers Center, joins us to respond to this vital question by introducing us to his newest book, Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty isn't the American Dream.
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We made it through June. However, in many places around the world, cultures are being discipled more by the new LGBTQ “religion” instead of by the church. Today, we interview Dr. Tom Ascol, pastor of Grace Baptist Church and founder of Founders Ministries. We ask him how Christians can regain their God-given commission to disciple their nations. One of the primary reasons many Christians stay silent during “Pride Month” is because they don’t understand the biblical framework for sex, marriage, and identity. Recently Dr. Ascol made headlines when he challenged U.S. Senator Ted Cruz over God’s laws about these critical topics. Join us as we discuss his conversation with the Senator, how the Old Testament law is still relevant in our lives today, and how critical it is for Christians to disciple their nations even at the expense of being labeled a legalist, Christian Nationalist, or someone with a phobia.
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Bestselling author Nancy Pearcey joins us to announce her newest and most controversial book yet. In a day when The Washington Post publishes headlines such as "Why Can't We Hate Men?" and hashtags like #KillAllMen trend on Twitter, we have to ask, what ideas brought us to this point? When did masculinity become toxic, how is this idea affecting our youth, and what worldview misbeliefs are holding us in this downward spiral of negativity towards masculinity?
Did you know that committed Christian men are statistically the most engaged and loving husbands and fathers? And the social sciences tell us that these family men who attend church regularly have the lowest rates of divorce and domestic violence of any group in America.
In this eye-opening discussion, Pearcey will lead you to understand God's design for masculinity better and share ways to champion that for a culture in desperate need of virtuous men.
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June is “Pride Month” in the United States, a month-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ movement. The rainbow flag, and hashtags #LoveWins and #LoveIsLove are ubiquitous on social media, as well as on signs and bumper stickers. Today, we examine the word “love.” What do LGBTQ+ activists mean by this word? How is their understanding different from the true definition revealed in the Bible? Join us as we seek to better understand this all-important word that is at the center of God’s character and the biblical story of redemption.
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What happens when God's true, good, and beautiful ideas are expelled from a nation? We often think humanity has advanced from our barbaric history of slavery, starvation, and genocide. Yet, even in 2023, there is a country where these crimes against humanity are the norm. In this episode, we use the unbelievable story of Yeonmi Park, a North Korean defector, to examine what it looks like when running a country is divorced from the idea of God. False, evil, and ugly ideas destroy and dehumanize, and if Christians are not the hands and feet of God to promote the opposite, our societies can all slide down the slippery slope we witness in North Korea.
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What is your purpose as a Christian? To glorify God? To become Christlike and shine His light? Yes, but how… where does God most clearly lay out His purpose for humanity? In Genesis. This is when God created the world overflowing with beauty and potential, placed humans in it, and presented His first commision for us. Together we will unpack what it means to be made imago Dei, in the image of God. Understanding this concept is critical, and there are consequences if we do not. Learn how an understanding of imago Dei can change individuals, businesses, communities, and nations so that they flourish in the mission God’s given them.
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Truth, goodness, and beauty are the hallmarks of the kingdom of God, but sadly we often overlook the "beauty." We all see a crystal clear river and say it is beautiful. We see another stagnate with debris and trash and say it is polluted and ugly. Why do we share this universal understanding of beauty? Where does this shared understanding come from? There is an intrinsic answer here that points straight back to our Creator. Today we are joined by artist, entrepreneur, professor, author, speaker, and pastor Dr. Brain S. Chan. Brian earned his Ph.D. in the theology of beauty and has never looked back as he continues to share and deepen his understanding of beauty and the Kingdom. During our discussion, we asked is beauty objective, where does it come from, why do humans pursue ugliness, when did the church have a vision for beauty, and what does a theology of beauty look like? Last, we get practical and ask how can each of us apply this concept into our daily lives?
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63% of Americans claim to be Christians, yet our culture is becoming increasingly chaotic and full of sin. Why is this happening? The reason is that most Christians only know how to apply the Bible to certain areas of life. The consequence is that Christians have little to no impact on culture. Do you see it?
This episode will give you an introduction to Ideas Have Consequneces, the podcast of the Disciple Nations Alliance. This is an action-oriented show where you’ll hear from a variety of biblical worldview teachers, writers, and cultural commentators. Our goal is to apply the Bible to every area of life by wrestling with the most prominent ideas in our cultures and seeking to practically interact with them from a biblical perspective.
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"Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he" (Proverbs 29:18). Look around at our world, it's chaotic, increasingly lawless, and people are metaphorically and physically perishing. Why? Because we lack vision. Or at least a lasting vision that's based in reality, in God's moral law and order. Join us as we dig into this incredibly relevant and practical proverb for today's world. Listen as we explore ways to find our overarching vision as Christians, our specific God-given visions, and unpack counterfeits tempting us from all sides.
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Good ideas have good consequences. God’s ideas that He’s generously revealed to us through His word, when implemented, bring about healing, growth, and flourishing. Randall Hoag, president of Vision of Community Fellowship and Food for the Hungry International Federation, shares with us about his years of experience watching the transformative power of biblical worldview ideas being applied around the world. On this podcast, we’ve talked a lot about the power of good ideas on a theoretical level, but today we hear about how they actually work and will change lives and communities. Listen now and hear about how God used an impoverished farm that faithfully applied a biblical worldview to eventually transform an entire country.
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In March, ACU filed a lawsuit against its local school district after the district permanently cut ties with the university's student teachers because of their biblical convictions about marriage. Join us as we discuss the extremely broad ramification of such a clear violation of religious liberty and discrimination toward Christians. Our guests are Len Munsil, president of ACU, and his wife Tracy, the executive director of the Cultural Research Center and professor of political science and government. In the discussion, we ask what worldviews have brought us to this place and why Christians should push back against our increasingly post-Christian culture.
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When most people hear the word authority or think of the patriarchy, toxic masculinity, crony capitalism, authoritarianism, a power-hungry boss, or abusive parents, coaches, or teachers... The constant in all these cases is that the one in authority is not serving or seeking the best of those under them. They are abusing their role to amass power, which is antithetical to God's intention for this vital role in His Kingdom. God calls us to authority, but not the authority we are all too familiar with in this fallen world. He says to those in authority, "Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave" (Matthew 20:26-27). Let's look at God's structure for authority–the only authority that leads to freedom, flourishing, and functional human relationships for those it serves.
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For the first time in 50 years in the United States, we find ourselves free from the deadly grip of Roe v Wade. Now with the decision to legalize abortion left up to the individual states, we find ourselves as a pro-life movement with a new set of questions. Chief among those is where do we go from here, now that our unifying mission has been accomplished? Today's guest, Josiah Friedman, the founder and CEO of Voices for the Voiceless, offers us a vision for creating a God-honoring culture of life.
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While there is no such thing as "Toxic Masculinity," the concept has wreaked havoc on men over the last 80 years. In the wake of second, and now third-wave feminism's war against manhood, our understanding of what it means to be a man has faded. Today, Dr. Owen Strachan talks about what it means to be a strong "Biblical Man," and about his upcoming book, The War on Men. Discover why we need real men in our churches, pulpits, and communities.
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Dr. Neil Shenvi is one of the leading critics of critical theory, speaking and writing about it for over seven years. During this time, we have seen the debate spread from the halls of academia to the dinner table. Today CRT and wokeism are widely understood, and the dividing lines between advocates and antagonists have been drawn--but the question looms, where do we go from here?
In this episode, we focus our discussion around the question of, what now? How can we, as Christians, not just point out a false worldview, but offer a better one? What is the better worldview, and what will boldly applying it look like?
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May God be near the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Our hearts grieve deeply for the families who lost – children, siblings, and parents this week in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Clip in this bonus episode was originally shared by Darrow Miller after the Uvalde school shooting last summer.
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In a day and age when our churches are undergoing increasing pressure from culture to sit down and be quiet, how do pastors balance clear biblical preaching while also connecting its principles to our current cultural climate? We have all seen pastors who lean too heavily on engaging in the culture at the expense of the Scripture, or those who purely preach the Word without ever connecting it to the congregation's lives.
This week we had a great time with Pastor Blaine Braden from Eastmont Church in Oregon, discussing how to stay grounded and relevant as the church in a post-Christian culture.
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Imagine working tirelessly year after year to bring development to a community that vacillates between feast and famine, where some people struggle with chronic malnourishment. Still, no amount of money, planning, or technology ever seems to help the community change. Even after working with people for decades, they still have yet to embrace better crop selection and storage methods, and the middleman seems to take whatever profit could exist… until you begin to see reality from an entirely different perspective.
Once you share it with these communities, change begins to happen rapidly. Learn about this change firsthand from Tim Andrews as he shares his 30 years of experience working in the African relief and development world.
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Tim and Terry Andrews have been powerful forces for change worldwide. Their work in leadership with the world’s largest Christian relief organization, World Vision, for 30 years in Africa, and now with Root-to-Fruit has led to the transformation of entire communities for the glory of God.
Learn how they met and about their first ten years providing relief work in active war zones. Terry shares the gripping story that led her to begin working with Muslim children and the surprising results!
This is part one of a two-part interview with Tim and Terry Andrews.
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We live in a time of deep cultural division. It is political: progressive vs. conservative. It is economic: socialism vs. capitalism. It runs through fundamental issues like abortion: pro-choice vs. pro-life. It runs through demographically, class, and education: Urban, highly educated elites vs. rural, blue-collar “deplorables.” Ultimately, it is rooted in deep worldview beliefs: Objective truth vs. man-created “truth,” spin, and narrative creation. Creation vs. naturalistic evolution. Judeo-Christian theism vs. “woke” cultural Marxism. This divide is challenging and uncomfortable for many Christians, who want to be viewed as peacemakers and not angry culture warriors. Increasingly, they speak in terms of “not this, or that” but “a third way.” Today, we explore the growing trend of “third-wayism.” Is it helpful, or does it lead us astray?
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Today's guest, Dr. Os Guinness, is a deeply respected and prophetic author, teacher, and cultural critic. We are honored to have him join us again as a guest on the podcast. In this two-part interview, we glean Dr. Guinness’s wisdom on various pressing cultural issues.
In part two, we get his take on the recently released “Twitter files,” revealing widespread government and social media efforts to censor free speech. How should the church faithfully respond to these urgent issues? Os offers his wisdom on this as well.
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Today's guest, Dr. Os Guinness, is a deeply respected and prophetic author, teacher, and cultural critic. We are honored to have him join us again as a guest on the podcast. In this two-part interview, we glean Dr. Guinness’s wisdom on a variety of pressing cultural issues, ranging from “Christian nationalism” to “globalism” to transhumanism and the sexual revolution. We also get his take on the recently released “Twitter files,” revealing widespread government and social media efforts to censor free speech. How should the church faithfully respond to these urgent issues? Os offers his wisdom on this as well.
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What does it look like to be salt and light in Hollywood and the world of filmmaking at large? Today we are joined by actors and producers Lucas Behnken and Katherine Boecher, who have dedicated their lives to turning film into a mission field for the gospel—creating movies and documentaries emphasizing compassion, forgiveness, justice, and generosity. We discuss the rapidly changing landscape of Christain film and how to disciple views after powerful stories grip them. And focus on their upcoming documentary, “I Hate You But It’s Killing Me,” and discuss the only solution to the rising epidemic of hatred.
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Ideas can build up and create or tear down and dehumanize individuals and nations. Truth leads to flourishing, while lies lead to bondage and, ultimately, death. Today we look at the trend of rapidly declining fertility rates in places like China, South Korea, Russia, Europe, and North America. What are the consequences of this decline personally, economically, and culturally? What ideas are behind it and driving it? How do these ideas differ from the biblical worldview, where God's first command to mankind is “be fruitful and multiply, fill the earth.” What are the lies that you and I have unintentionally absorbed that run counter to God's first command and are holding us back from living the kind of life he desires for us?
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Prosperity and flourishing are part of God's beautiful plan for His people, and his desire for nations. But trials, tribulations, and persecutions are also a reality in our fallen world. In today's discussion, the team dives into what the Bible teaches about prosperity and flourishing—concepts many avoid for fear of being associated with the heretical “prosperity gospel.” We point out the critical lies of the prosperity gospel and contrast it with the flourishing God wants for all of us. Does God want us to be materially prosperous? When does a good thing cross over into idolatry? How can we avoid overreacting against prosperity by emphasizing austerity? Join us as we unpack all this and more in today's episode of Ideas Have Consequences.
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Is Christianity opposed to science, as we often hear from teachers, professors, and the scientific elite? Or are certain core biblical principles actually at the foundation of science? Today's discussion explores these vital questions. At its essence, science is a search for truth by means of a careful analysis of the physical universe, or what the Bible calls “the visible world.” The scientific method emerged and flourished within the soil of a Western culture deeply shaped by the Bible, and that was no accident. But today, science has been hijacked by those committed to a secular, naturalistic worldview that has no room for God or the human soul. As a result, science is no longer a search for truth. Evidence is ignored or denied if it conflicts with the presupposition of naturalism. This is philosophy or religion masquerading as science, or what many call “scientism.” As Christians, we must oppose it and defend true science as a quest for truth, following the evidence wherever it leads.
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Join us for this fun and truly profound discussion on how discipleship leads to joy, beauty, and transformation. Jessica Shakir is a Kingdomizer who lives out her commission to make disciples, whether in a Hollywood studio, a start-up business, or at home. She is the perfect example of how God works through every situation and vocation to disciple the nations. We hope this episode encourages you to see every area of your life as an opportunity to make disciples.
In our discussion, Jessica shares how God used unexpected circumstances to help her discover the source of lasting joy in her life. Stepping away from her work as a Hollywood makeup artist, Jessica founded The Beautiful Mind Academy. This online community teaches women how to think biblically, learning about God as the source of beauty and helping them understand that they glorify him when they create things with beauty.
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New Year's resolutions are becoming increasingly unpopular. A new fatalism is rising in the West. It tells people they are victims of powerful, oppressive systems and structures that are stacked against them, and there is little they can do to change. For people trapped in this mindset, setting goals is a pointless exercise. As followers of Jesus, we acknowledge the reality of oppression in our fallen world, and that some people truly face greater challenges and disadvantages than others. But we also acknowledge that God has given all people personal agency, discipline, the ability, and means to improve with the help of God and others. Join us as we unpack these competing worldviews and reflect on our own New Year’s resolutions for 2023.
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Welcome to part 2 of this 2-part series exploring what it means to be human in light of God’s design for us. If you have not listened to part one, we would encourage you to start there.
This week, we explore the two most prominent worldviews in the West that are vying for the redefinition of what it means to be human, as featured in The Atlantic’s article “The People Cheering for Humanity’s End” by Adam Kirsch. Anthropocene Anti-Humanism, commonly known as extreme environmentalism and Transhumanism, dangerously distort and diminish the true value of human life. Humans are not a blight on this planet or a biological machine that needs to be mechanically improved; instead, we are made in the image of God with souls and intrinsic value.
For those of you who are new, Ideas Have Consequences is a podcast of the Disciple Nations Alliance. Our host is Scott Allen, who's joined by his coworkers Dwight Vogt and Shawn Carson, and our producer is Luke Allen.
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Christ's birth implicates the immense worth of human life, which must change our thoughts and form our actions toward others. While our culture continues to move further from its Christian roots, how should we live and where can we find encouragement?
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Naomi Smith was a modern feminist who, following the lead of feminists like Betty Friedan, thought a woman’s value came from the workplace and from being like a man. After having her first child, however, Naomi realized that modern feminism erased the importance and beauty of motherhood and the God-designed differences between men and women.
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What is God's ultimate aim in creation? Is it to see people from every nation come to a saving faith in Christ? Is it to see new churches planted? Is it to see the hungry fed? These are all important, but they are not God's ultimate aim. They should be viewed as essential "means," not ends. God's ultimate aim is that the knowledge of His glory would fill the earth as the waters cover the seas (Hab. 2:14). To be sure, this ultimate purpose won't be fully realized until Christ returns. But until then, on the basis of His finished work on the cross, Jesus calls us to pray and to work, in His strength, to advance His Kingdom "on earth as it is in heaven" (Matthew 6:10). Not only does God have a comprehensive plan for creation; He has a strategy to advance it. It is an inside-out process of transformation with five specific, sequential steps.
Join us as we unpack these practical and applicable steps in today's epsidoe.
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Our good friend, Gary Brumbelow, was a missionary working with indigenous peoples in Canada, Alaska, and Siberia. Gary saw churches planted and many come to Christ. By traditional missionary standards, his work was successful. But Gary was plagued with a nagging question: “Shouldn’t the Gospel going into a community bring about a change?” What was wrong? Is the Gospel not a powerful change agent? Next, Gary read a book that changed his life and his concept of missions. Listen to this special episode for the complete story!
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The so-called Respect for Marriage Act threatens the perfectly designed beauty of marriage by putting into law a radically harmful definition that misleads people about the transcendent nature of marriage. In contrast to the harmful consequences that become manifest when something as essential and foundational to society as marriage is redefined, strong marriages recognize and value the way God has created us and our children and create a safe and beautiful family space for the development of children, culture, communities, and nations. Let us boldly stand for marriage and love our neighbors by helping them understand what is lost when they miss out on their Creator's perfect design.
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Meet Jeremiah and Mona Enna, leaders who use ballet to influence culture. They focus not just on making "Christian" art, but on making excellent art. Their lives help us understand what it means to be a balladeer! God, the First Artist, created us in His image to make things that are beautiful, just like He did beginning in Genesis 1-2. As the Church embraces and encourages Christian artists to live out their important calling, art can become a tool to make a subtle and profound impact on the surrounding culture for Christ.
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We all know we are supposed to love our neighbors, but how can we do that well? Ena Richards, a speaker at the recent DNA Global Forum, breaks down what it means to work for someone’s good and how we can love people into thriving. Ena Richards is the founder of Work 4 A Living, a ministry that has labored to get the unemployed to recognize the significance of their life and work. Through their job and business training, 13,000 people have come to know Christ as their Savior. This is the story of Ena learning to guide people in the journey of discipleship and faithfulness.
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We talk about discipling nations a lot—it is in our name! But what does a discipled nation look like? What makes it different from other countries, communities, and cultures? This week, we discuss real-world examples of discipled nations, and how biblical principles have impacted people for generations after they were first brought into the culture.
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We understand the concept of discipling people, but what does it mean to disciple nations? God created not just individual people but families and nations as well, and He works in history to bless all the nations of this world. As followers of Jesus, we all have an important part to plan in this providential plan of God. Join us as we begin a series to explore this concept that is so central to the biblical narrative, and discover our part in God’s plan to bless our nation and the nations of the world.
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Marxism sees the world as defined by a struggle between oppressors and oppressed. In Marx's case, he saw the disparity between the rich and the poor and blamed capitalism. Marxism misses the point because its solution does not recognize that evil is in the hearts of every human. Because without God, there is and will never be any good in our world. Today, we react to the documentary "Uncle Tom II" and discuss how Marxism is back on the rise and is infiltrating black communities and steering people, once again, away from God.
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Is there room for artists in the Kingdom of God? Today, many Christians only value the arts to the degree that they serve as a means for evangelism. In “A Call for Balladeers,” Darrow Miller argues that artists play an essential role in the church’s mission of discipling the nations. He issues a call to Christian artists everywhere to become “balladeers” by using their work to bear prophetic witness to the beauty, goodness, and truth of God’s reign.
Darrow Miller recently spoke about his new book with Randall Flinn, the Founder and Artistic Director of Ad Deum Dance Company. We thought the interview was so good that you would want to listen!
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As wokeness becomes more and more prominent in today’s culture, it becomes harder and harder to know how to respond. Many react by joining in and advocating for “social justice,” but is that the proper response? Is postmodernism the correct worldview? Owen Strachan, author of Christianity and Wokeness, joins us this week to discuss his book and teach you how to defend the truth in grace.
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The word “love” is everywhere in society—in the news, movies, and social media. Even t-shirts proudly declare “love not hate.” But what does the word “love” really mean? Is it just a fuzzy feeling? How can we love biblically? Special guest Bob Moffitt, co-founder of Discipling Nations Alliance, joins us this week to discuss love and what it means to love truly.
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How can music shape the way we see the world? How can a passion for the arts connect to a passion for God? We talk this week with special guest Jenny Jee-El Park to discuss Darrow’s upcoming book, A Call for Balladeers. As a professional musician, Jenny’s love and knowledge of music provide the lens through which she understands the world and strengthens her relationship with God. Art helps us connect with God not only intellectually but also emotionally. Join us to break down the sacred/secular divide and find love and connection in a place you may not expect.
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The art we consume, including music, films, and literature, changes us in profound ways. Where are the artists who speak Godly truth through their art, the balladeers that disciple the nations through their respective mediums? In this episode, we discuss Darrow’s upcoming book, A Call for Balladeers: Pursuing Art and Beauty for the Discipling of Nations, as well as the Trinitarian connection of truth, goodness, and beauty and how artists are responsible for sharing these to promote the kingdom of God.
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Today, our good friend Vishal Mangalwadi joins us. Christianity Today named Vishal, India's foremost Christian intellectual. He is the author of many books, including "The Book that Made Your World" and "This Book Changed Everything." Vishal's prophetic way of communicating biblical truth has impacted many people worldwide, including, most recently, Jordan Peterson, who has engaged directly with Vishal on his writings about transforming nations. Today we talk about Vishal's recent interview with Jordan Peterson and the documentary they are filming on the impact of the Bible on history. We also discuss how deeply the biblical worldview impacts our nations and what happens when culture attempts to withdraw the blocks that make up its foundation. After this epsidoe, to listen to our first reaction to Jordan Peterson's interview with Vishal Mangalwadi, check out our episode "Jordan Peterson, Vishal Mangalwadi, and the Power of the Bible to Transform Culture."
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Beauty can be associated with skin-deep attractiveness, but God's beauty, the beauty of love, humility, and forgiveness, is far more powerful and can never be exhausted. Creation is saturated with God's character and His beauty. This should affect our worship, but does it? Do we have a theology of beauty? Zach Dasher, media producer and nephew of Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson, joins us today to explain how important beauty is, why people are so hungry for it, and how we can respond to that hunger.
Our lives can feel divided between the sacred Sundays and our secular jobs. This divide not only impacts how we go about our week but how we think about the world and our children's education. In this episode, Christian Overman, author of Eliminating the Sacred/Secular Divide, joins us to discuss the history of the sacred/secular divide. Most importantly, we discuss how to cross the divide and live our lives for Jesus in a practical way every day of the week.
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The pressure to affirm transgenderism grows daily, and refusal to positively affirm LGBTQ choices can leave people labeled a bigot and someone who promotes violence. This week, we review a conversation that took place on Capitol Hill and unpack the assumptions that led to that conversation—where one side believes that there is an objective reality, and the other starts with the assumption that there is no God and reality is what we decide it is.
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Attending a local “church” is a part of the Christian routine. During the week, we work; and on Sundays, we go to church, sing songs, and listen to a sermon. But the church is supposed to be more than that. It is not a place, but a people. It is a community, the family of God. It is not just “church” that we attend on Sunday; we are still the church on Monday. Join us today as we discuss the purpose of the church and how we can fulfill our purpose as the Body and Bride of Christ.
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Liberty is one of the most important values in the United States and now in many countries around the world. But it has come under threat from both internal and external sources. Freedom has been redefined to be choice without limit—and especially without reference to God, His created order, or moral law. Not only must our choices be unlimited, but others must actively affirm them. But freedom, virtue, and faith are inextricably linked, and when these bonds break, freedom dissolves.
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In this short discussion after recording episode 31, "Living Faithfully in a Post-Christian World," the guys address how to live faithfully in churches where the winsomeness approach has caused disagreement and division.
The world we live in is becoming increasingly hostile to Christianity. Some Christians resolve this tension by trying to be “nice” to the world. They want the gospel to look attractive and to keep relationships with nonbelievers peaceful so they can share Jesus’ love. While these are important ideals; in practice, prioritizing our reputation often leads to a “winsome” approach that risks compromising the gospel. Join us this week as we discuss how to respond with truth, boldness, and love to a culture where the public opinion toward Christianity is negative.
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We all want to be against racism and injustice. Leading voices in the culture today tell us that to be "antiracist" and to work for social justice, we need to embrace a neo-Marxist ideology called "Critical Theory." This theory hides under the attractive label "antiracism," but beneath that hides a whole list of interconnected causes, including but not limited to Critical Race Theory (CRT), Gender Theory, Queer Theory, and so on. Unfortunately, many well-meaning Christians turn to these cultural "solutions" without knowing their deeply anti-Christian roots. Sadly, many of these Christians soon find themselves giving subtle support to socialism, abortion, and transgenderism. In this episode, we discuss the danger posed by the new woke ideology and encourage Christians to pursue biblical unity at a time of increasing division with our friends at the Center for Biblical Unity.
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Join us as we reflect on the overruling of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision and celebrate the restoration of the rule of law in the United States, in this area. For the past 50 years, the legality of abortion gave many in popular culture the misconception that abortion was acceptable. Now, while Roe v. Wade may be overturned, the worldview of abortion activists still exists and even thrive in today's current culture. These lies threaten not only the lives of unborn children but reject the premise that our country was founded on: that all were created equal and are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It's time to continue the important work of helping people embrace a culture of life so they come to see abortion as unthinkable.
For more on the worldviews behind pro-life and pro-choice, listen to our "No Life = No Human Rights" podcast episode with special guest pro-life activist Sami Parker.
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We, as believers, are called to be God's agents to advance His Kingdom on earth. In order to do that we must extricate the sacred-secular dualism in our minds and understand that Jesus is Lord of all areas of life. We are to live out God's Word in our lives and vocations. When work-related problems arise, do we lean on conventional wisdom, or do we ask God how we should address it? When we learn to listen to Him and go to His word for guidance, we bring His Kingdom into our vocation, and the results will be revealed over time. In this episode, we discuss this with a true leader and practical pioneer in the area of integrating faith and work, businessman John Beckett, author of Loving Mondays: Succeeding in Business Without Selling Your Soul.
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In this episode, we react to the recent Jordan Peterson interview of long-time DNA friend Vishal Mangalwadi. Their powerful discussion sheds light on the power of the biblical worldview to transform cultures. The Bible is the source of human dignity, equality, and basic human rights. It is the source of the rule of law, economic prosperity, and so much else that we often take for granted. This critically important discussion gets to the very heart of our mission at the Disciple Nations Alliance. Join us as we unpack these precious biblical truths.
Jordan Peterson Podcast: India, Europe, and the Biblical Revolution
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The Bible contains a multitude of practical principles that shape how we ought to think and act in our work, relate to our friends and in our marriages, steward creation, organize our institutions, govern our nations, and much more. These principles can be organized into a handful of basic, or foundational principles. In this episode, we discuss some of these precious foundational principles, and how do we live them out.
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God created everything with order and purpose, designed to flourish within its boundaries. This includes the human body and sexuality. The LGBTQIA+ revolution denies this order and design and, in so doing, denigrates both the human body and sexuality, leading to moral and social chaos. To see our nations flourish, the church needs to courageously champion a biblical view of creation and sexuality. At the beginning of "Pride Month," we talk with one of today's leading thinkers on these topics. Nancy Pearcey is the author of Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality. Her earlier books include The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and two ECPA Gold Medallion Award Winners: How Now Shall We Live (coauthored with Harold Fickett and Chuck Colson) and Total Truth. Her books have been translated into 17 languages. She is a professor and scholar in residence at Houston Baptist University. A former agnostic, Pearcey has spoken at universities such as Princeton, Stanford, USC, and Dartmouth. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual."
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Darwin’s theory of evolution has essentially become the “creation” story of our postmodern, secular culture. It is taught as a scientifically proven fact in public schools, universities, and in the media. This poses a challenge to Christians because Darwin’s theory stands in direct conflict with the biblical creation account. How should we as Christians respond to this challenge? Many seem ready to accept Darwinian evolution as a proven fact while attempting to reconcile it with biblical revelation. This is the approach of “Theistic Evolution,” and the influential BioLogos project. But is Darwinian evolution a scientifically proven fact? Much of it depends on how you define science, and on the crucial distinction between science and scientism. Faithful Christians should support science but reject scientism.
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In the last ten years, we have seen a digression in race relations in many western nations with the rise of the woke social justice ideology. Tragically, many evangelicals are drawn to this unbiblical ideology, and as a result, our churches and Christian organizations are experiencing conflict and division. We explore some of the reasons why evangelicals find this Marxist-based ideology appealing by discussing the recent Gospel Coalition video debate: “Is ‘Woke Church’ a Stepping Stone for Theological Compromise?”
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In this episode, we unpack the unending debate over these two social and economic systems. We define them and examine the ideas and principles behind them, as well as how they are expressed in the contemporary world. We end by offering a biblical worldview analysis and critique of how these systems typically function today and call Christians to biblical faithfulness in the economic aspects of life.
- Article: Creation is an Open System
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Destructive ideas have deadly consequences. The clearest example of this today is a set of interlocking lies around the issues of sexuality, human life, and what it means to live a fulfilled life. These lies fuel abortion, which has claimed over 60 million victims since it was legalized in the U.S. in 1973 with the Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision. Now, the highest court in the U.S. is on the verge of overturning that deadly decision. A leak of the draft majority opinion was leaked to the press last week, leading to furor and upheaval across the U.S. Abortion, globally, is one of the most contentious debates of our time. In this episode, we address some of the most common pro-abortion arguments with the help of our guest and pro-life activist, Sami Parker. Then we examine the deeper worldview-level lies that fuel the abortion industry. To end abortion, we must do more than outlaw it. We must work to change minds at the level of worldview by confronting lies with truth.
- LiveAction.org
- Meet Baby Olivia
- The Maternal Heart of God video
- DiscipleNations.org
The church in the West lives in the wake of the sexual revolution and we see the devastation all around us. Millions of unborn children are killed through legalized abortion, skyrocketing rates of pornographic addiction, sex trafficking, and the LGBTQ+ gender revolution, leaving many uncertain if there even is such a thing as male and female. This only begins to tell the story.
How do we as Christians begin to recover our voice to speak the truth about human sexuality in the midst of so much hostility and opposition? God is the author of sex. It is incredibly beautiful and powerful when understood within the framework God created for it. Join us as we discuss this with our special guest Katherine Gallagher.
The Grand Design course
The Maternal Heart of God video
This show is hosted and produced by the Disciple Nations Alliance.
Christianity + Secularism = Liberalism while Secularism - Christianity = Woke Tyranny.
Where do our freedoms come from? From God, He created us to be free. But in our fallen world, free societies are the exception, not the norm. Historically, free societies are the fruit of the Judeo-Christian worldview, which establishes our liberties as God-given and, therefore, an inalienable right. Abandon God, and you abandon the only sure basis for human freedom and free societies. Western “liberalism” finds its source here and nowhere else.
To dive deeper into this topic, check out our newest blog:Freedom: Where Does It Come From?
If you are a Christian, you have a vital role to play in fulfilling The Great Commission given by Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20: “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” While this most certainly includes cross-cultural missions, it also includes bringing the reality of God’s Kingdom into your family, your friendships, and your vocation. You are called to be a missionary to transform the place God has you for His glory.
"The church as an organization will never transform society. The church as a people will transform a nation; they have that power. The Holy Spirit is on the people, not on the organization." -- Luis Sena
In honor of our dear friend and biblical worldview champion, Luis Sena, we dedicated this episode to reflecting on some of his key messages and teachings. This is a brief overview of a life's worth of incredible insights into how to live out a biblical worldview in every area of life today.
As believers, we need to remember that Christ’s redeeming work extends to all of His creation. As followers of Jesus, we are rescued from the dominion of darkness and empowered by Christ’s spirit to fulfill our original task given in Genesis chapter one. To be vice-regents who rightly rule over creation. We are to care for creation and use our God-given agency, imagination, creativity, and language to form even greater beauty, diversity, order, resources, and abundance for the glory of the King and the good of our neighbors.
Mother Teresa, who spent years ministering to the dying and homeless in Calcutta, India, once said that New York City was the most impoverished place she had ever been. Why would she say that? She clearly saw poverty as more than a lack of money. She was using a broader biblical definition. In this episode, we examine the question: What is poverty? How we answer this question depends on our worldview. The biblical worldview sees poverty as more than material lack. When we look at the subject of poverty through the lens of a biblical worldview, we will begin to see the poor in new ways. We may even find that they are in our neighborhoods and our families in ways we never saw before. All of us are faced with poverty every day. What can we do to help the poor around us in our daily lives?
This is a short debrief discussion Dwight, Darrow, and Scott had after recording episode 14, "Hijacked Freedom: with Os Guinness."
Freedom is under attack in the West as never before. Many have redefined freedom to mean “doing whatever you want.” In this episode, we explain why this is not freedom at all and explore what true freedom is, and what it will take to defend and sustain it. As Christians, we need to understand the critical importance of freedom to fully understand who our heavenly Father is and who He made us to be. Our special guest in this episode is Os Guinness. Os is one of the great biblical worldview thinkers of our generation and has written many recent books exploring the topic of liberty.
Narratives, propaganda, fake news, misinformation... you have all heard these terms thrown around continuously. The question is, in a storm of confusion, how do we find the truth about what's going on? J.I. Packer once said, "The Evangelical is not afraid of facts, for he knows that all facts are God's facts; nor is he afraid of thinking, for he knows that all truth is God's truth, and right reason cannot endanger sound faith." Don't let narratives and propaganda discourage you from searching for facts and truth. We hope this episode will encourage you to boldly continue your search for truth.
God created all people and cultures equal in terms of their inherent, God-given value, but clearly, not all cultures are the same. Some have higher levels of freedom, justice, and prosperity, while others have far less and, instead, higher levels of poverty, crime, and corruption. How do we account for these differences? At the root, all cultural differences can be traced to differences in worship. At the center of culture is “cult” or religion. From these deep roots, cultural values are formed, and values drive differences in policies, laws, norms, and institutions. These, in turn, have consequences for the nation, for good, or for ill. When a nation worships the one true and living God, it shapes its values, norms, and institutions differently than a culture rooted in idolatry.
As followers of Jesus, we are to lovingly serve our nations in ways that contribute to good fruit. In short, we are to work for the blessing of our nations.
This is a short debrief discussion we had after recording episode 10, "Public Practical Theology: with Bob Osburn."
We invite you to join us as we wrestle with a few practical questions that seem to be overlooked in this day and age. Questions such as, why are we focused on spirituality when the Bible is focused on our life? Or, do you have to evangelize before you disciple?
Why, during this time of rapid church growth around the world, do evangelical Christians have so little influence on their surrounding culture? In this episode, we discuss an important new book, "Developing Redemptive Change Agents: Discipleship that Helps Nations Flourish Rather than Flounder" by Bob Osburn. Bob is the founder of Wilberforce Academy in Minneapolis, an organization that disciples exchange students at the University of Minnesota to be redemptive change agents who often return to their home countries in positions of leadership and influence.
Nations, nationalism, and Christian nationalism
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations" (Matt. 28:19). "I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you..." (Gen. 12:2). Nations are a key concept throughout the Bible. Nations represent a middle ground between tribalism on one side, and empire, on the other. Given this, why is there so much negativity today towards the concept of nations, and particularly the concept of “nationalism,” or “Christian nationalism” today? Join Darrow, Scott, Luke, and Dwight as they seek to understand this important and controversial subject.
“All social engineering is preceded by verbal engineering,” wrote William Smith. In other words, if you want to change a culture, you must first change its language. Today, this “verbal engineering” is happening in the West with increasing rapidity and force. Powerful words, such as justice, freedom, truth, marriage, and many more, have been intentionally and radically redefined by influential people and institutions seeking to fundamentally transform Western culture. We are seeing increasing evidence that in one generation, the mainstream meaning of a word can change, with the culture-changing along with it. In this episode, we look at the power of words and language, and how we as faithful Christians need to treasure, protect, and fight for true biblical definitions if we want to see our cultures reflect the truth, goodness, and beauty of God’s eternal Kingdom.
In a post-truth time, how can you claim anything is true? "'What is truth?' retorted Pilate" (John 18:38). As Christians, we believe that Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. But can you defend that? How do we know that the biblical worldview is the only one rooted in truth?
Whether you are a long-time friend of the Disciple Nations Alliance or have recently heard about us, you have probably noticed we talk a lot about worldview. That is because our worldviews shape our ideas and beliefs, and these, in turn, determine how we live our lives. This is true not only for individuals but for whole cultures. There is nothing more important or more practical than the topic of worldview if we want to see positive change in lives and cultures—our own and others.
In this episode, we unpack the basic concept of worldview and why it is so important.
For part three of this series on biblical authority, we cover the role of the state's authority in a society. "Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established..." (Rom 13). In this episode, we unpack the God-given description and boundaries for civic authority. Let us advocate for biblical civic authority. Because if we don't, another idea in culture will happily define it for us instead.
God has all authority in heaven and earth, hallelujah! However, because we are made in His image, we also have been given areas of authority. These areas are given to us to steward and ultimately account for. In this episode, we narrow in on three of the primary areas of authority in any society and their God-given descriptions and boundaries: the individual, the family, and the church.
Authority is a word and concept we interact with daily, especially here in 2022. But do we truly know the Bible's countercultural template for authority? We all know power and authority are used for evil too often. However, today we want to look at how the biblical idea of authority is the only view that brings about good consequences.
There seems to be a church at every corner. However, the church hardly appears to impact the cultures we live in. Why is it that 90% of the population claim to be believers in some nations, yet the culture remains unaffected by the gospel? In this episode, we address one of the primary reasons the church fails to be a relevant influence in culture. A consequence that can not continue.
Welcome to Ideas Have Consequences!
We understand individual and small group discipleship, but what does it look like to disciple a culture? How can you disciple your culture? What are examples of disciplining a culture? This episode unpacks these questions and more.
Ideas Have Consequences:Good and bad ideas have the power to transform cultures. Explore with us how biblical truth can create cultures that thrive and flourish.
As believers, we always want to be action-oriented. In this podcast, Scott, Darrow, Dwight, Shawn, and other special guests go beyond thinking biblically about everything. We advance with you into the world with the goal of Kingdom transformation. Join us!