Ideas Have Consequences
Worldviews shape communities, influence politics, steer economics, set social norms, and ultimately affect the well-being of both your life and your nation. Obedience to the Great Commission involves replacing false ideas with biblical truth. Together with the help of friends, our mission is to demonstrate that only biblical truth leads to flourishing lives, families, societies, and nations. This show explores the intersection of faith and culture, aiming to address pressing societal issues through a biblical lens. Ideas Have Consequences is the podcast of the Disciple Nations Alliance.
Episodes
Your Work Is Part of God’s Mission. Do You Agree? | Bob Varney
Episode Summary:You can believe God cares about your life and still live like He clocks out when you walk into the office on Monday. For many Christians, our unseen sacred-secular divide is so deeply ingrained that faith becomes something we practice at church, while work, business, and everyday life operate by a different set of rules. Dr. Bob Varney joins us to expose that divide and explore wha
Your Mission Field is Local: How to Start | Adam Peacocke
Episode Summary:For most of us, the greatest mission field God’s calling us to isn't across the world... but right outside your front door?Why do so many churches struggle to make a positive impact on the communities they're planted in? In this conversation, Adam Peacocke shares a biblical vision for local discipleship, community transformation, and the Church's role in bringing God
The Church Has Shrunken Discipleship. Jesus Didn't | Scott, Nelson, & Luke
Episode Summary: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 wha
Why Christians Keep Getting Immigration Wrong | Kelly Kullberg
Episode Summary:"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 po
The Israel Debate Is Broken. Let's Start with the Bible | Blaine Braden
Episode Summary: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
A Call to Cultivate: Working Towards a Biblical Vision for Engaging Culture | Owen Strachan
Episode Summary: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 fo
Blind Faith vs. Biblical Faith? Skepticism, Scientism, and Conspiracy Theories | Juan Valdes
Episode Summary: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 heale
The Forging of the American Mind on Our 250th Anniversary | David Goodwin
Episode Summary: 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
Successful Business Built on Conviction: 7 Weeks Coffee | Anton Krecic
Episode Summary: 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, leaders
Understanding the Times & Knowing What to Do: Occupy Till I Come | Naomi Smith
Episode Summary: 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
The Discipleship Gap: Why So Few Christians Have a Biblical Worldview | Dr. Len Munsil
Episode Summary: 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 ge
The Last Stand: Why the Battle for Life Is a Battle of Worldviews | Dr. George Grant
Episode Summary: 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
Gender Confusion, the Woke Right, & the Search for Salvation | Dr. Jeff Myers
Episode Summary: 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 sur
Very Few Christians Lead Public Life: Why? | Bracey Fuenzalida
Episode Summary: 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 bro
Poverty Isn’t a Money Problem | Arturo Cuba
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 biblica
What Would a Christian Family Look Like Today? | Jeremy Pryor
Episode Summary: 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
Kingdom Ambassadors: Clear Truth, Calm Courage, Real Influence | Greg Koukl
Episode Summary: 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 witnes
Why the Sexual Revolution Has Africa in Its Crosshairs | Stephen Langa
Episode Summary: 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 ide
P*rn & Human Tr*fficking | What Every Christian Should Do | Lance Cashion
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
The Sin of Empathy: Compassion and Its Counterfeits | Dr. Joe Rigney
Episode Summary: 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, di
Made to Live: The Good News of the Kingdom of God | Dwight Vogt
Episode Summary: 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,
When Feelings Become Truth: Critical Thinking in a Post-Truth Age | Juan Valdes
Episode Summary: 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
Why Christians Disengaged from Culture: Last 100-Years of History | Krista Bontrager
Episode Summary: 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
Faith Deconstruction: How Postmodernism Is Reshaping Christian Faith | Tim Barnett
Episode Summary: 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 thin
The Church has the Answerers: Poverty, UBI, Homelessness, and AI jobs | Ena Richards
Episode Summary: 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 vict
The Same Idea Fueled the Holocaust and the Sexual Revolution | Seth Gruber
Episode Summary: 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 h
Book Release "Occupy Till I Come" | Darrow Miller
Episode Summary: 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 crisi
Is It Important That We Overturn Same-Sex Marriage? | Katy Faust
Episode Summary: 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 a
When Truth Collapses: AI, Wikipedia, and Venezuela’s Warning | Vishal Mangalwadi
Episode Summary: 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
Season Three Preview
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, th
Christmas Special: Eggnog, Joy to the World, & A Dragon-Slaying Messiah
Episode Summary: 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 com
Is Your Church Still Bowing to Woke Jesus? | Jon Benzinger
Episode Summary: 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 quiete
Why America’s Christian Leaders Are Failing: Stockholm Syndrome Christianity | Dr. John West
Episode Summary: 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 dilu
Truth Rising: A Call to Action in a Civilizational Moment | John Stonestreet
Episode Summary: 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
Open Borders, Criminal Justice, & Seeking Shalom | Dr. Mark Moland
Episode Summary: 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,
Can Society Fall as Churches Grow? | Pastor Teo Hayashi
Episode Summary: 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
Helping Your Kids Know God’s Good Design for Sexuality and Gender | Elizabeth Urbanowicz
Episode Summary: 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 t
Disciple Men, Build Families, Change Nations | Dr. Nancy Pearcey
Episode Summary: 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
Cultural Relativism vs. Cultural Reformation in Africa | Dr. Dennis Desire Mwesigwa
Episode Summary: 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, w
Winsome Third Wayism & Its Consequences
Episode Summary: 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 imaginati
The Church is the Chaplain of the Nations: Wokeism, Islam, and the West
Episode Summary: 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 ho
The Turning Point: Time to Disciple this Nation | Lennox Kalifungwa
Episode Summary: 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 an
God’s Plan to Transform the World and How You Fit In
Episode Summary: Here’s the full video: God’s Plan to Transform the World and How You Fit InAs 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 t
Fighting for Truth in Dark Times: Reflections on Charlie Kirk's Legacy
Episode Summary: 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 agai
Special Episode: Building Good Citizens, Not Just Good Governments | Paulo Fillion
Episode Summary: 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 f
Special Episode: Thinking Creatively About Transformation in Nicaragua | Daniel Borge & Andy Baker
Episode Summary: 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 reconc
CNN Thinks Christians Are Trying to Take Over the Nation: A Response | Lennox Kalifungwa
Episode Summary: 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
Special Episode: Protecting Paraguay's Laws from the West | Jazmín Ozuna
Episode Summary: 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 Fo
A Strategic Opportunity to Disciple Nations | Scott D. Allen
Episode Summary: 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 con
The Two Extremes: Ignoring or Idolizing Politics | Richard Nelson
Episode Summary: 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 Ame
The 2025 DNA Forum: Key Takeaways from Panama
Episode Summary: 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
Climate Change’s deity | Darrell Harrison
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 d
Is This the “Secret Sauce” to Poverty Alleviation? | Sandra Drury
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,
How to Disciple Your Church in a Biblical Worldview | Doug Atterbury
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 Commissio
Why Are the Jews So Hated? | Darrow Miller
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
Why Does Your Worldview Matter? DNA Core Message Series
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 convers
Can the Sun Rise on the West Again? | Vishal Mangalwadi
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
The Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must be Pro Abundant Life | Roland Warren
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 a
Kids Who Own Their Faith for Life | Dr. Josh Mulvihill
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, c
Bigger Than Our Boxes: How Biblical Worldview Transcends Theological Camps
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 G
Lack of Disciple-Making = Lack of Cultural Impact | Dr. George Barna
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 TopicsThe Decline of Belief in the God of the BibleThe fastest-growing spiritual segmen
Antisemitism & Should Christians Support Israel? | Dr. Jeff Myers
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 r
Making Theology Practical: Arturo Cuba’s Challenge | DNA Forum 2025 Special
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 trai
Let’s Talk AI from a Biblical Worldview Perspective | Brian Johnson
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
Principles Work, But They Need The Cornerstone | Katherine Gallagher’s Take on ARC
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
What Were You Saved to Do? | Easter Special
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 salv
Postmodernism Didn’t Work. What’s Next? | Dr. Bob Osburn
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 Ide
Teaching Kids to Identify Truth in a Culture of Deception | Elizabeth Urbanowicz
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
Underlying Worldviews: DEI & Climate Alarmism | Darrell Harrison
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 f
AI is Here! And it's Reshaping Humanity
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 creati
Truth or Lies? Learn to Analyze Hot Topics Like BLM and AI
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
Our Story: The Genesis of Disciple Nations Alliance | Bob Moffitt
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 shape
God Loves Nations: Immigration Through a Biblical Lens
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 ex
Can a City be Discipled? | Lance Cashion
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-
What is an Abortion Abolitionist? | Bradley Pierce
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
"I Detest the Label Christian Nationalist" | Alisa Childers
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
The Most Important Word You’ve Never Heard Of
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,
Christian, Stop Avoiding Politics with Richard Nelson
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;
An Approach that Could Eradicate Homelessness with James Whitford
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 wo
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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
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