Truth Changes Everything

Mormonism vs Christianity: Engaging Latter-Day Saints With the Truth — Robby Lashua Feb 24, 2025

If a Latter-Day Saint comes knocking on your door, are you prepared to engage them in a winsome, compelling way and to speak the truth in love? While it might be easier to ignore the knock or say you’re not interested, there may be opportunities we miss if we fail to interact with those who are confused about the good news of Jesus.

Join Dr. Jeff as he chats with Robby Lashua, formally with Stand to Reason, now Lead Pastor at Palmcroft Church. Robby shares how we can be confident in speaking to Mormons about our faith in a knowledgeable. As 1 Peter 3:15 says, “but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.”

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Forging Godly Men in a Culture of Compromise — Vince Miller Feb 18, 2025

Defining true manhood has never been more challenging. Vince Miller offers a clear, compelling look at what it means to be a man of God. Authentic manhood brings purpose and joy, shown most clearly in the life of the God-man, Jesus.

Join Dr. Jeff as he chats with Vince Miller. Vince is the author of over twenty books, a popular speaker nationwide, and the founder of the men’s ministry platform Resolute, which provides the largest online library of men’s Bible study resources. Vince also reaches hundreds of thousands of viewers through his YouTube channel.

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Demystifying Evil: Turning Ashes Into Beauty — Ingrid Faro Feb 10, 2025

The evil and suffering that afflicts our lives often leave us confused and directionless, wounded and powerless. How should we respond to evil's power to assault us? How can we understand God's work in a world that seems all too often to be permeated with evil?

Join Dr. Jeff as he chats with Dr. Ingrid Faro about her biblical and personal exploration of evil, pain, and darkness. Ingrid explains her own journey and how evil does not have the last word. As images of God and co-heirs with Jesus, we are agents of reconciliation who can bring light and healing to the dark and broken world around us.

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Behind-The-Scenes of Building a Worldview: Gen Z, Finding Purpose, & Filmmaking — Jack Murphy Feb 04, 2025

Join us for a fun episode with real talk about the need for apologetics—even for Christian kids!—interning at Summit, filmmaking, and so much more! Jack Murphy is an integral part of the Colson Center for Worldview Team but he started as a Summit student, staff, and intern. (And met his wife there!) Come listen in to his insights and be encouraged to see how God can show his purpose for you!

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Beyond Biblical Integration: What Can Go WRONG About Teaching Faith — Roger Erdvig (Rebroadcast) Jan 29, 2025

Audience-favorite rebroadcast with Dr. Roger Erdvig! Slapping a Bible verse onto a math sheet is NOT sufficient to build a holistic biblical worldview. Come listen in on how Christian schools can truly educate our students, and learn some tips and tricks to help train your brain even in college, the workplace, and beyond. Check out Dr. Roger Erdvig's curriculum, Beyond Biblical Integration.

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Equipping Christians to Stand With Israel & the Jewish People — Robert Nicholson (Rebroadcast) Jan 22, 2025

Are you confused and overwhelmed about the wars and conflicts in Palestine, Israel, and the Near East? Robert Nicholson is the President and Executive Director of The Philos Project and shares some needed context and history of the pivotal area. This is a land rich in biblical history and Christians would do well to have some awareness of what is happening in this significant region.

Find out more from Robert at the Philos Project: https://philosproject.org/.

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10 Words to Heal Our Broken World: Restoring the Meaning of Our Most Important Words — Scott Allen Jan 15, 2025

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. As followers of Jesus Christ, how should we 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.

Listen in as Dr. Jeff and Scott Allen, author of 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World: Restoring the Meaning of Our Most Important Words, discuss these fundamental words that are being challenged.

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Christ over Culture: Raising Christian Kids to Stand in a Postmodern World — Andrea Crum Jan 13, 2025

We live in a chaotic, self-focused society. Parents need help and encouragement to discern anti-bibical ideas and ground them in God's truth. Through a blend of theology, worldview analysis, apologetics, and critical thinking skills, Andrea Crum helps equip parents with tangible strategies to run their race, stewarding their children to the glory of God.

Listen as Dr. Jeff and Andrea unpack dominant social issues such as sexual and gender identity, race conversations, progressive Christianity, and more. Find more from Andrea on her website here.

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Understanding Gender, Intersex, & Sexuality — Alycia Wood Jan 06, 2025

God has a unique design for men and women to flourish as embodied and sexual beings. To live within this design, to flow with the grain of reality, leads to a thriving life both individually and socially. But what happens when people and cultures start to tear down this design in favor of a subjective and relative view of identity? What does it look like when groups start to do what is right in their own eyes as opposed to the path the loving God has given us?

Alycia Wood from Apologetics Inc. chats with Dr. Jeff about these important topics and how vital they are in today’s culture and for Generation Z.

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Standing for Life in a Culture of Death — Scott Klusendorf (Rebroadcast) Dec 30, 2024

What does it mean for Christ-followers to truly be pro-life? Is it merely about voting the right way or financially supporting our favorite candidate? Perhaps there is more to embodying the life-giving message of Jesus than meets the eyes.

Scott Klusendoft and Dr. Jeff discuss this timely topic and more. Pro-life Christians, take heart: the pro-life message can compete in the marketplace of ideas if Christians properly understand and articulate that message. Too many Christians do not understand the essential truths of the pro-life position, making it difficult for them to articulate a biblical worldview on issues like abortion, cloning, and embryo research. Listen to this crucial conversation as you seek to live out your faith compellingly.

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Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times — John Eldredge (Rebroadcast) Dec 18, 2024

The human soul has a built-in yearning for joy and beauty and all good things. But that craving for life is so easily lost in the pace and demands of modern life. Join Dr. Jeff and New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge as they discuss the tools you need to follow Jesus' path of supernatural resilience.

Between false promises of ease and comfort on one side and the sheer busyness and stress of daily life on the other, people today are facing a shortage of peace, happiness, and strength. In John’s latest book, Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times, he reveals a path toward genuine recovery and resilience through Jesus himself.

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Core Apologetics: Contending for the Faith — Ben Shaw Dec 10, 2024

What is the place and importance of apologetics for the follower of Jesus? Do we need answers for the hope of the gospel if skeptics ask? And how much of a priority is it that we respond with gentleness and respect?

Ben Shaw, president of Core Apologetics, suggests that apologetics is central to the Christian faith. This ministry is here to help churches, organizations, and individuals use apologetics to help build disciples and minister to doubters. Shaw unpacks some of the trustworthiness of the good news of Jesus with Dr. Jeff and in his book, Trustworthy: Thirteen Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament.

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Every Woman a Theologian — Phylicia Masonheimer Dec 03, 2024

Is theology, the study of God and his actions, just for academics? If we’re being honest, sometimes learning about the Bible, God, and Jesus can feel overwhelming. But while studying can be challenging, it is also truly enriching and rewarding!

Phylicia Masonheimer, founder of Every Woman a Theologian, says that everyone should be a theologian. Everyone should take seriously the call to understand God and his supreme revelation in the person and work of Jesus. Every man and woman should be a student of the heart of God.

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From Psychic to Saved — Jennifer Nizza (Rebroadcast) Nov 26, 2024

Jennifer was born in Jamaica, Queens, NY, and was raised and grew up in Long Island, NY. She is an ex-psychic who found amazing grace through Jesus Christ. She is happily married to her husband, Jason, and has a beautiful daughter, Cara.

Jennifer engages her audience regularly on social media, where she shares her amazing testimony of her deliverance and freedom from the kingdom of darkness and the freedom found in the kingdom of God. For more from Jennifer, read her book From Psychic to Saved.

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Walking in Unity: Race, Social Justice, & Love — Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager Nov 20, 2024

Few issues are more volatile and emotionally charged than conversations surrounding racism, social justice, and critical social theories. What does it look like to faithfully follow Jesus, who calls Christians to be unified in allegiance to God in this day and age?

Monique Duson and Krista Bontrager, co-founders of The Center for Biblical Unity, suggest some constructive and God-honoring ways forward. Monique and Krista aim to lead respectful and biblically centered conversations on race, unity, and justice. Starting with Scripture, properly defining terms, and focusing on unity are values they embrace and discuss with Dr. Jeff.

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Shepherding Casts & Crews for Christ — Kevin Bouren Nov 12, 2024

How can the film industry help transform our broken culture when the ‘set culture’ can be just as broken? If the individuals on a film set are not healthy, how does this not negatively influence the story being told?

Listen in as Dr. Jeff chats with Kevin Bouren, co-founder of Set Shepherds. Set Shepherds comes alongside a film for the duration of the project to support the well-being of each individual, both spiritually and physically. Kevin is a soldier in the Lord's Army and has served as a front-line ambassador for Christ while wearing the uniform of our nation's army for more than 30 years. He commanded soldiers in combat in Iraq and served in numerous combat and peacekeeping operations worldwide. After retiring from the Army in October 2022, Kevin co-founded Set Shepherds in March 2023. He co-produced two feature-length films: Birthright Outlaw (October '23); and The Forge (in theaters August '24).

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Christianity: A Good & True Story — Paul Gould Nov 05, 2024

What is the true story of reality? Is there a grand narrative to the world, & is it a good story? We all long to be a part of something grand, epic, & beautiful. What if there is a good & true story, a story that centers on the person of Jesus Christ & what God has done, is doing, & will do to restore all creation?

Listen in as Dr. Jeff chats with Dr. Paul Gould & his book, A Good & True Story: Eleven Clues to Understanding Our Universe & Your Place in It. Paul Gould received his PhD from Purdue University & is an associate professor of philosophy & director of the philosophy of religion master's program at Palm Beach Atlantic University in Florida. He is the founder & president of the Two Tasks Institute, an apologetics institute & podcast, & is on the faculty of Summit Ministries & the Colson Center Fellows Program. Gould is the author of eleven books, including The Story of the Cosmos & the award-winning Cultural Apologetics. He is also the co-author of Philosophy: A Christion Introduction & Stand Firm: Apologetics & the Brilliance of the Gospel.

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Pray.com: The #1 App for Daily Prayer — Matthew Potter Oct 29, 2024

Can we use contemporary technology and applications to help spread God’s kingdom and imitate Jesus in his prayer life? The team at Pray.com says yes! Pray.com is the world's #1 app for faith and prayer. The mobile app gives you the chance to make prayer a priority with daily devotionals, hear the Bible come to life with original content, and fall asleep to Bedtime Bible stories narrated by inspirational celebrities.

Listen in as Dr. Jeff chats with Matthew Potter about these ideas and more. Matt is a co-founder of Pray.com, the world’s #1 app for daily prayer and faith-based audio content, driven by a mission to grow faith and cultivate community. He brings expertise in the areas of strategizing change, building tech products and apps, and finding markets in the continuously evolving technology industry.

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Israel & the Rising Generation — Jeff Myers Oct 22, 2024

The Israel/Palestine conflict is not just geographical battles over competing land claims. It is about everything, everywhere, a pitched battle between worldviews involving issues of God, justice, force, genocide, oppression, corruption, religion, and the nature of truth itself. A biblical worldview has the power to explain reality and promote blessing and flourishing, even in impossible situations.

Listen in as Dr. Jeff, president of Summit Ministries, speaks at Calvary Chapel Chattanooga about this timely and crucial issue. To find out more about the subject and Dr. Jeff’s book, visit Summit.org.

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What Investigating Death Teaches Us About the Meaning of Life — J. Warner Wallace Oct 14, 2024

Can murder investigations teach us any lessons about life and death? J. Warner Wallace says yes! Through his work as a detective, he has learned we can: Better understand our own identity and the identity of our Creator; Rethink the nature of death so we can live a better life. Uncover life truths gleaned from both contemporary murder investigations and ancient biblical wisdom. Discover profound attributes of human beings that will guide you down the path of true self-discovery.

Listen in as Dr. Jeff chats with Wallace about these ideas and more. Wallace is a cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker and best-selling author. You can read more about these concepts in Wallace’s latest book, The Truth in True Crime: What Investigating Death Teaches Us About the Meaning of Life.

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Fight the Good Fight: How an Alliance of Faith & Reason Can Win the Culture War — Jay Richards Oct 08, 2024

We live in a post-Christian society, yet our battle is not against flesh and blood but against principles, powers, and evil spiritual forces. But what does it look like for Christians to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves as we fight the good fight of faith? Are we just to sit back passively, or should we engage in winsome and loving ways?

Listen in as Dr. Jeff chats with Dr. Jay Richards, who is the director of the DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family at The Heritage Foundation, a senior fellow at the Discovery Institute, and executive editor of The Stream. The author or editor of more than a dozen books, Jay has appeared on hundreds of radio and television programs. His latest book, Fight the Good Fight: How an Alliance of Faith and Reason Can Win the Culture War, explores some of the ideas discussed in this show.

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Have We Lost Our Minds? Neuroscience, Neurotheology, the Soul, & Human Flourishing — Stan Wallace Oct 01, 2024

Has contemporary neuroscience made the idea of a 'soul' irrelevant and obsolete? What even is the soul and how does it relate to our human identity and flourishing? Stan Wallace recently wrote a book entitled, Have We Lost Our Minds? Neuroscience, Neurotheology, the Soul, and Human Flourishing and identifies and corrects the wrong assumptions of neurotheologians. Stan outlines a biblically and philosophically sound understanding of our soul and its relation to the body, and illustrates how this understanding is the right path toward more fully loving God, loving others, and flourishing. Listen in as Dr. Jeff and Stan discuss this fascinating topic and more.

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Pro-Life, Equal Rights, & Christianity — Josh Brahm Sep 24, 2024

What does it look like today to embody a truly life-affirming posture? How can followers of Jesus and responsible citizens of this country embrace a pro-life mindset for themselves and others? We know that God opposes those who shed innocent blood (Proverbs 6:16-17) so this is a topic we must take seriously.

Listen in as Dr. Jeff and Josh Brahm discuss this and more. Josh is the president of the Equal Rights Institute and is passionate about the pro-life movement. Josh’s primary motivation is helping pro-life people to be more persuasive when they communicate with pro-choice people. That means ditching faulty rhetoric and tactics and embracing arguments that hold up under philosophical scrutiny.

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Shepherds for Sale: Evangelical Leaders & the Leftist Agenda — Megan Basham Sep 18, 2024

Have some of our evangelical leaders compromised their allegiance to Jesus in favor of a Leftist agenda? What does it look like to wisely and charitably engage with those who we believe have departed from the truth and Way of Jesus?

Listen in as Dr. Jeff and Megan Basham, author of Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda, discuss these issues and more. Megan Basham is a culture reporter for the Daily Wire and the author of Beside Every Successful Man: A Woman’s Guide to Having It All. She is a frequent contributor to Morning Wire, one of the top 10 news podcasts in the United States. She has also written for the Wall Street Journal, the Telegraph, First Things, National Review, and World Magazine, where she worked as a film and television editor.

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The Prodigal Project: Hope for American Families — Kendall Qualls Sep 10, 2024

Racal strife, culture wars, and political differences have put a shadow over the promises America has to offer. Amid this turmoil, what does it look like to take responsibility for our faith, family, and freedom?

Listen in as Dr. Jeff and Kendall Qualls, author of The Prodigal Project Hope for American Families, discuss the state of the country and how the truth of Jesus can change everything. Kendall Qualls is a Faculty-in-Residence at Crown College, School of Business and Founder and President of the non-profit foundation, TakeCharge. TakeCharge strives to unite Americans regardless of their background, toward a shared history and common set of beliefs. Kendall has been deeply involved in politics and was a candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor of Minnesota back in 2022. His message about Christian values has reached millions of people on various media platforms.

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Beyond Racial Division: A Unifying Alternative to Colorblindness & Antiracism — George Yancey Sep 04, 2024

It seems that racial tensions in our country have only gotten worse in recent years. From Black Lives Matter to Critical Race Theory, we’ve seen a number of attempts to create unity in our country. But what does it look like for followers of Jesus to engage in racial reconciliation, celebrate diversity, and strive for a healthy unity among image-bearers?

Listen in as Dr. Jeff and George Yancey, author of Beyond Racial Division: A Unifying Alternative to Colorblindness and Antiracism, discuss how followers of Jesus can engage wisely in conversations and behaviors around racial reconciliation.

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Finding God in the Twilight — Douglas Groothuis Aug 27, 2024

How do you continue to find God as dementia pulls your loved one into the darkness? Where is God in the midst of suffering, pain, and brokenness? Join Dr. Jeff as he discusses with Dr. Douglas Groothuis what it looks like to find God in the twilight and experience a God who is with us and for us, always.

Dr. Groothuis has a fire in his bones for the Christian message. He has been explaining the world to the church and explaining the church to the world for nearly fifty years through his teaching, preaching, writing, mentoring, and general witness. His passion is to take to the streets the truth and significance of the Christian worldview for all of life. To that end, he publishes both academic and popular works, preaches in churches, gives public lectures, engages in debates, and has appeared on hundreds of programs and podcasts since 1983. He is known as a knowledgeable, sharp, but gentle communicator of the Christian message.

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Meaning, Purpose, & Resurrection (Rebroadcast) — Megan Almon Aug 26, 2024

Megan Almon speaks on issues of life, meaning, and culture, and includes the compelling B.E.A.R. argument for the veracity of Jesus’ resurrection.

Megan worked as an award-winning journalist until 2008, when she decided to pursue a career speaking & teaching about Christian apologetics — especially in the areas of bioethics & aesthetics. She joined Life Training Institute in 2009, & was awarded an M.A. in Christian apologetics from Biola University in 2011. In 2023 she began a new chapter with the speaking team at Apologetics, Inc. Megan & her husband, Tripp — Director of Summit Semester for Summit Ministries — have been married since 2003 & have two children, Neely & Rogan. Megan enjoys spending time with her family at home in Manitou Springs, Colorado. She has spoken to high school & college assemblies & classrooms, youth organizations, women’s groups, pregnancy care centers, congregations, & legislators both nationally & internationally on multiple topics.

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Objective Truth, Liberating Freedom, & Christianity (Rebroadcast) — Os Guinness Aug 12, 2024

What exactly is freedom and does the biblical narrative offer any foundation for it? Dr. Jeff and Os Guinness explore how the story of Exodus is the highest, richest, and deepest vision for freedom in human history. It serves as the master story of human freedom and provides the greatest sustained critique of the abuse of power.

Os Guinness is a prolific author and social critic. He has written or edited over thirty books and has spoken at many of the world’s major universities on liberty, vocation, and the meaning and purpose of life. For more from Os check out his website: Osguinness.com.

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Can Science Explain Everything? (Rebroadcast) — John Lennox Aug 06, 2024

Are science and faith at odds? Does the scientific method and knowledge disprove or make God unnecessary? John Lennox says just the opposite is true. The beauty, order, structure, and comprehensibility of the physical world make a Designer all the more likely.

Dr. Lennox is professor of Mathematics at Oxford University (emeritus), an internationally renowned speaker, and the author of several books on the interface of science, philosophy, and religion.

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A Light in Darkness: The Church's Role in Ending Human Trafficking — Eddie Byun Jul 29, 2024

It is clear that God is passionate about justice and righteousness in his Word and in our world. With tens of millions of people in slavery today, human trafficking is one of the darkest evils of our generation. But what can we do as believers? Listen in as Dr. Jeff and Dr. Eddie Byun discuss the evils of trafficking and what response the church can take as a light in the darkness.

Dr. Byun is an associate professor of Christian Ministry at Talbot School of Theology. He is also the executive producer of “Save My Seoul,” which is a documentary on sex trafficking in South Korea and author of A Light in Darkness: The Church's Role in Ending Human Trafficking.

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Thinking Biblically About Suicide — Jon Noyes Jul 22, 2024

Whether it's something you wrestle with personally or it's a friend who's struggling, suicide has affected all of us and is at the center of the cultural conversation. How do we engage with the culture and rising generation about suicide in a wise and productive way? How can we speak encouragement and truth to individuals who are questioning the worth of their very existence?

Jon Noyes used to be an atheist who thought belief in God was unwarranted and irresponsible. Then, after examining the evidence for Christianity, he was faced with the fact that Jesus is who he says he is, and the Christian worldview tells the true story of reality. Jon has since been passionate about engaging the culture with honest reasons about Christianity, working on staff with Stand to Reason. He has more than ten years of experience in the legal field and earned a master’s degree in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Jon is a founding pastor at Soli Deo Gloria Church and serves on the board for Life Without Limbs and Bible Thinker. Jon is the father of four daughters and the husband of Rheanna, who all live in Ventura County, CA.

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Creation Care, Environmentalism, & Our Call as God’s Image-Bearers — Xandra Grieme Jul 16, 2024

As image-bearers of God, what responsibility do we have to care for his good creation? Is the physical creation ours to exploit, manipulate, and use however we desire? Or do we have a unique calling to care for, cultivate, and steward this beautiful and very good planet we’ve been given?

Xandra Grieme received her bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University and later studied at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. She continued her studies at Victoria University of Wellington, where she completed a master’s degree in Conservation Biology. Her scientific research includes work in parasitology, flow cytometry, and ecological restoration. Xandra is passionate about educating youth on our role as stewards of the natural world as image-bearers of God.

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Hijacking Jesus: How Progressive Christians Are Remaking Him & Taking Over His Church — Jason Jimenez Jul 09, 2024

Who do you say Jesus is? Jesus asks each one of us that question, and there are many wrong answers. Listen in as Jason Jimenez talks about his latest work on progressive Christianity and the importance of knowing who Jesus is and what he has accomplished.

Check out Jason’s latest book, Hijacking Jesus: How Progressive Christians Are Remaking Him and Taking Over His Church. Jason is the founder and president of Stand Strong Ministries. He is a bestselling author and national speaker, specializing in biblical worldview training, family ministry, and church leadership.

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Reimagining Education — Pano Kanelos Jul 01, 2024

We all know that a proper education for future generations is crucial for the future of our world, but what does a thriving and productive schooling look like? How do we construct an education that informs and builds individuals of character and wisdom?

Pano Kanelos is the founding president of the University of Austin and an outspoken advocate for reimagining what higher education looks like. Pano earned his PhD at the University of Chicago before teaching at Standard University, the University of San Diego, and Loyola University. Pano cares deeply that his campus is a place where open inquiry, free speech, and civil discourse are practiced.

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The Deconstruction of Christianity — Alisa Childers & Tim Barnett Jun 25, 2024

We seem to know someone who has ‘deconstructed’ their faith or is in the process of deconstructing their religious, political, or cultural views. But what does this word mean and how should we respond to someone who is considering deconstruction? Most importantly, how should one react to this movement as a follower of Jesus?

Check out The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond by Alisa Childers & Tim Barnett for more on this subject.

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Strong Women & the Ministry of Reconciliation — Sarah Stonestreet Jun 18, 2024

What exactly is a ‘strong woman’? How are women a crucial part of God’s ministry of reconciliation? Our culture has so much to say about what a thriving woman looks like in the 21st century. But have these ideas been shaped by secular ideas, or by a biblical worldview? Sarah Stonestreet, host of the Strong Women Podcast, shares what a strong woman of God looks like and how every woman has a story of real strength.

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The Homeschooling Revolution & Christian Education — Yvette Hampton Jun 11, 2024

How are Christians in the 21st century to “train up a child in the way he should go” (Proverbs 22:6) in this complex social environment? What does it look like to confidently embrace our role as parents as we raise our children? Yvette Hampton, from Schoolhouse Rocked, shares some encouragement and advice on the importance of raising our children well and what this looks like in a homeschooled setting or a public or private school setting.

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Politics, The Stream, & the Hope of Jesus — Karla Dial Jun 04, 2024

How do Christians navigate the volatile conversations and news surrounding politics? Political discourse so often seems filled with brokenness, pessimism, and hopelessness. Karla Dial and Dr. Jeff explore these ideas and unpack what the hope of a biblical worldview offers to politics and how we should remain hopeful in the kingdom of God and King Jesus’ reign. Check out The Stream to find out more about what Karla is doing in covering the latest news from a Christian perspective.

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Male & Female He Created Them: Understanding Gender, Sexuality, & Marriage — Colin Smothers May 29, 2024

Why is understanding marriage and the nature of men and women so crucial? As Dr. Colin Smothers and Dr. Jeff discuss, the Bible begins with a marriage between Adam and Eve, the gospel is explained as a marriage, and history ends with a marriage between the Lamb and the Church, the Bride. If we lack an understanding of marriage, sexuality, and human nature, we will inevitably have trouble understanding the good news of Jesus and the biblical narrative. Check out Dr. Smothers’ book, Male and Female He Created Them: A Study on Gender, Sexuality, & Marriage.

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Wisely Navigating Young Adulthood — Lisa Anderson May 21, 2024

Are you a young adult looking for significant purpose and meaning and not finding it in culture’s shallow promises? Or are you a parent searching for resources to help guide your student to a purposeful and meaningful life? Lisa Anderson joins Dr. Jeff on the show to talk about these crucial topics and more. She is the director of Boundless and young adults at Focus on the Family, and hosts The Boundless Show podcast. She loves connecting with single young adults and strategizing how to better equip them for life, relationships and a faith that goes the distance.

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The Pour Over & Trustworthy News — Jason Woodruff May 14, 2024

Are you looking for a reliable news resource? The Pour Over exists to be a trustworthy news resource guiding people toward eternal hope. They imagine a world where people will display love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control when responding to current events.

Don't miss out on the insightful conversation between Dr. Jeff and Jason Woodruff, the Founder and editor-in-chief at The Pour Over. They delve into the significance of staying ‘up to date’ on the latest news and how a uniquely Christian perspective can enhance and enlighten our understanding of daily events.

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Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Gospel Claims — J. Warner Wallace May 07, 2024

Have you ever wondered if the Bible, in particular the Gospels, is reliable? Can they be put to the historical test and withstand scrutiny? Dr. Jeff is joined by J. Warner Wallace, who is a best-selling author, a Summit Faculty member, a professor, and a cold-case detective. He uses his unique skills and experience to showcase the reliability of the Bible and the redemptive story of Jesus in his updated and revised book, Cold-Case Christianity (Updated & Expanded Edition): A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels.

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Finding Hope in Gen Z's Spiritual Beliefs — Kasey Leander Apr 30, 2024

Dr. Jeff is joined by Summit Ministries' new Program Director, Kasey Leander, to discuss what many will see as the surprising openness of Gen Z to hearing and learning more about God, as evidenced by research that found one-third of 18-to-25 year-olds are more open than not about the existence of a higher power. Leander offers evidence from his own experience evangelizing on college campuses that the rising generation is longing for answers to their biggest questions. And open to hearing about Jesus in pursuit of those answers. The key in witnessing to them, he says, is to recognize and act on the truth that outrage is not a strategy, and to lead with a question when aiming to start a God conversation.

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Facing Hard Truths About Her Parents' Deaths Birthed Her Calling – Lauren Sisler Apr 23, 2024

College football fans have welcomed Emmy Award-winning ESPN sideline reporter Lauren Sisler into their homes weekly since 2016. But the popular journalist known for asking insightful questions and for the viral videos of her dancing her signature “Sideline Shimmy” shielded a tragic secret behind her smile for nearly two decades: Her mother and father died within hours of each other, victims of their hidden battle with prescription-drug addiction. She discusses with Dr. Jeff how the truths she’s learned from that harrowing experience have allowed her to use her pain to help others overcome theirs. Those are the insights she also shares in her upcoming book, Shatterproof: How I Overcame the Shame of Losing My Parents to Opioid Addiction (and Found My Sideline Shimmy).

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Chasing Proof, Finding Faith — Tom Rudelius Apr 16, 2024

How can an ancient faith stand the test of time in light of science, history, and philosophy? Tom Rudelius, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, asked a similar question. Tom encourages listeners not to be afraid of questions, as Christianity is a worldview that is both intellectually compelling and experientially satisfying. He shares his story of how he followed the evidence, which led to Christianity, and found a story that he could live by.

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Identity, Sexuality, & Our Identity in Christ — Rob Jackson Apr 09, 2024

In a culture that tells us to look inside ourselves, speak our truth, and just be ourselves, the Christian narrative is a beacon of truth and light. Jesus calls us to deny ourselves and find our foundational identity in him. This refocus leads to an abundant life. Rob Jackson, a licensed counselor with Focus on the Family, shares what a healthy identity, sexuality, and purpose look like.

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What Makes a Great Marriage... and Why It's Worth It — Dr. Bob Paul Apr 02, 2024

Dr. Bob Paul, vice president of the Focus on the Family Marriage Institute, explains what marriage is and shouldn't be in this discussion with Dr. Jeff Myers which may surprise some people. He acknowledges that one of the reasons young people of faith today may not want to wed is tied to the poor examples provided by some older married believers – who fail to let God direct their marriages in the righteous way he wishes. "The most common reason for divorce is 'irreconcilable differences,'" Dr. Paul explains. "But differences are never the problem in marriage. They are designed by God on purpose with purpose" to help us grow our character and Christlikeness as individuals who then help our spouses do the same.

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America’s Storytellers — Kevin & Sam Sorbo Mar 26, 2024

The stories we tell ourselves and believe shape our goals, priorities, and what the good life looks like. Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus telling others about the truth through stories and examples. He knew that to transform individuals, they must see themselves as part of the Christian grand story of reality.

Kevin and Sam Sorbo join Dr. Jeff to discuss the centrality of storytelling and how it profoundly influences culture and individuals. They share the tremendous work they’ve been doing in producing quality films, books, and podcasts that are unafraid to share the truth and God's vision for a flourishing life.

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The Importance of America’s Founding Documents— Jameson Broggi Mar 18, 2024

For eight years, beginning when he was still a college student, Jameson Broggi worked tirelessly to get the South Carolina state legislature to pass the Reinforcing College Education on America’s Constitutional Heritage (REACH) Act. Signed into law in April '21, the REACH ACT requires all South Carolina college students to take a three-credit-hour class on the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence and the Federalist Papers to graduate.

He and Dr. Jeff Myers discuss why he pushed so hard for the legislation and the impact it can have. "People aren't born knowing these things," Broggi says. "They must be taught and learned." And when they are, as Dr. Jeff explains, the results can change the electorate in a generation. In South Carolina every year, about 21,000 college students now take a class on America’s founding documents because of Broggi's work. And other states are currently considering similar legislation.

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Why Marriage Counseling Must Focus on Mind, Body, Soul and Spirit — Glenn Lutjens Mar 12, 2024

Glenn Lutjens, a marriage and family counselor at Focus on the Family, talks with Dr. Jeff about the way in which he offers wisdom to couples rooted in caring for their bodies, minds, souls and spirits. He explains how psychiatrists like Sigmund Freud championed an approach that removed the spiritual focus from the equation and why doing so has often resulted in incomplete and insufficient assistance being offered to couples struggling in their marriages. Restoring the spiritual element to counseling couples, he explains, allows both husband and wife to embrace their God-designed roles as spouses.

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Painful Insights From a War Zone (Part 2) — Dr. Jeff in Israel Mar 05, 2024

In this second episode in which he recounts his visit to Israel in the midst of its war with Hamas, Dr. Jeff Myers unpacks the complexities of subjects like just war theory and what Christians can do to help restore peace to the land where Jesus lived. He explains that Hamas attacked Israel not to achieve a military objective, but to achieve its long-stated goal to eradicate its enemy nation and notes how Israel engages the conflict from the exact opposite position: seeking only to defend itself while limiting civilian casualties when at all possible.

He points out that Gaza, ruled by Hamas, has received 15 times the aid it cost to rebuild Europe after World War II and says believers need to understand the motives of Hamas and how they are driving the brutal war or they risk being part of "a conspiracy of ignorance."

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Painful Insights From a War Zone (Part 1) — Dr. Jeff in Israel Feb 27, 2024

In this special episode, Dr. Jeff Myers recounts details from his recent trip to Israel with a group of multifaith leaders amid the nation's war with Hamas. He explains why he was flummoxed by research that shows the rising generation knows Hamas is a terrorist group, but still sympathizes with its attack on Israel because of Palestinian grievances.

He also speaks movingly of visiting the sights of bombings and burnings and seeing horrifying images or the murders of Israeli citizens and says he felt it important to experience because "In order to teach truth well, I have to immerse myself in an experience."

He summarizes his trip as making crystal clear a truth we all must understand: The attack on Israel is not a geopolitical conflict but a geotheological one, in which those who stand for a biblical worldview have been attacked by those who stand against God.

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Democracy, Judeo-Christian Values, & Radical Ideologies — David Rubin Feb 20, 2024

What values did the founding fathers have in mind when helping to form our nation? How can we protect those values?

David Rubin speaks with Dr. Jeff at the National Religious Broadcaster's event about the current political landscape in America. He identifies the dangers of radical ideologies to democratic states. David is the founder and president of Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund (SICF) – dedicated to healing the trauma of child victims of terrorist attacks, as well as rebuilding the biblical heartland of Israel through the children.

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Bodily Agency, Abortion, & the Pro-Life Movement — Robyn Chambers Feb 13, 2024

What is the importance of bodily autonomy when a woman is carrying a child? Is there hope and healing for women who have regrets about having an abortion? What does it mean that Colorado is now an 'abortion destination state'?

Robyn Chambers talks with Dr. Jeff about the current landscape of the abortion debate and the hope and healing offered to women. Robyn is the vice president of Advocacy for Children at Focus on the Family and articulates what being an ambassador of Christ looks like when talking about abortion, the pro-life movement, and the resources that are available.

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Wisely Engaging the Culture in the Way of Jesus — Adam Holz Feb 06, 2024

How, as followers of Jesus, can we be in the culture but not of the culture? We know that our allegiance is to King Jesus, however, this does not mean we should ignore the culture around us. We are to live as sons and daughters of God's light (Ephesians 5:8) in a world filled with darkness.

But how do we properly discern how and when to engage with cultural movies, stories, songs, or topics? Listen in as Dr. Jeff talks with Adam Holz from Focus on the Family's Plugged In. Adam is the director of Plugged In and cares deeply about navigating the culture wisely as Christians.

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A Biblical Worldview vs Counterfeit Ideas — Dr. Jeff Myers, John Cooper, & Lucas Miles Jan 30, 2024

Do you want to inform those around you about the value of a biblical worldview over and against counterfeit ideas? Then this is the episode for you! This special show features Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, John Cooper, who is the lead singer of the band Skillet, and Lucas Miles, a best-selling author and pastor. This panel took place at the Turning Point USA Pastor's Summit event and addresses how churches, parents, and educators can help teach a biblical worldview.

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Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad. Here's Why — Abbie Halberstadt Jan 23, 2024

Anxiety and depression are rampant in our culture today, particularly among the rising generation. But while life can be hard, it's critical not to think of things that are difficult as necessarily being bad. That's just some of the wisdom author and mommy blogger Abbie Halberstadt shares with Dr. Jeff Myers, unpacking the truths from her book, Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad. Halberstadt, a homeschooling mom to 11 children, including two sets of twins, explains the importance of not letting our emotions rule our behavior in any pursuit, from raising kids, to going to school, to doing our jobs. When we lean into God during times that challenge us, we find wisdom, courage, and peace. To learn more about Halberstadt, visit her website: MIsforMama.net.

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Chase Cappo — Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Bible Chat, & the Way of Jesus Jan 16, 2024

Do you feel confused or undecided when hearing talk about AI, ChatGPT, and other technological advances? What is perhaps alarming to some is that these technologies are already here and being used widely. The question is how if at all, Christians should use these tools to advance the Kingdom of God. Chase Cappo of Bible Chat shares hisinsight on what this could look like

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Ginger Hubbard — Parenting Children in the Way of God Jan 09, 2024

Do you feel overwhelmed as a parent, teacher, or pastor of the rising generation? In our increasingly post-Christian culture, raising kids can be challenging, and equipping them with a biblical worldview can feel daunting.

Listen in to the conversation between Dr. Jeff Myers and Ginger Hubbard as they discuss the importance of raising our children with God’s truth. Ginger has written several books on parenting, hosts the Parenting with Ginger Hubbard Podcast, and is transparent and captivating as she shares empowering truths from God’s Word.

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Sean McDowell — Connecting With & Preparing Young Christians for a Challenging World (Rebroadcast) Jan 03, 2024

Are we prepared to speak to and connect with the rising generations about the good news of Jesus? If we want young Christians to contend for the faith that was entrusted to the Church, we must equip them in ways that resonate with them.

Best-selling author and a Summit favorite, Dr. Sean McDowell, shares some insight and encouragement on what it looks like to winsomely share the transformational gospel.

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Matt Heard — Embracing Your God-Given Humanity & Purpose (Rebroadcast) Dec 30, 2023

God intends the humanity in each of us to be deeply experienced, lavishly enjoyed, and exuberantly celebrated. In fact this is what the gospel is all about. Yes, the gospel. Contrary to conventional thinking — inside and outside the church — following Jesus is not about denying our humanness but embracing it. Rather than acting more spiritual or being more religious, we’re called and enabled to become more fully human… and alive. Listen in as Dr. Jeff Myers and Matt Heard talk about what it looks like to follow Jesus and embrace being truly human.

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Robert Nicholson — Israel, Hamas, Palestine, & Understanding the Times as Followers of Jesus Dec 19, 2023

Are you confused and overwhelmed about the wars and conflicts in Palestine, Israel, and the Near East? Robert Nicholson is the President and Executive Director of The Philos Project and shares some needed context and history of the pivotal area. This is a land rich in biblical history and Christians would do well to have some awareness of what is happening in this significant region.

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Lee Strobel — The Case for Heaven: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for Life After Death (Rebroadcast) Dec 12, 2023

We all want to know what awaits us on the other side of death, but is there actual evidence for life after death? Lee Strobel, a former atheist and now bestselling author, talks about the case for Heaven in his latest research. Jesus, as the one who conquered death, offers life eternal to his followers. Strobel shares some of the evidence for this everlasting existence and what life will look like when we see God face to face.

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Natasha Crain — Truth is on the Endangered Species List. Here's How to Remove It (Rebroadcast) Dec 04, 2023

Author Natasha Crain knows a biblical worldview is a rarity in the U.S. today—with just 6 percent of Americans possessing what qualifies as such a framework for living. She exhorts that remnant in her book Faithfully Different to boldly stand for what the Scriptures proclaim as truth. A good place to start, she says, is by combatting the four lies that feelings are the ultimate guide, happiness is the ultimate goal, judging is the ultimate sin and God is the ultimate guess. "We can't judge what's true by people's reaction to it," she says. To learn more about Crain, visit www.natashacrain.com.

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Paul Copan — Want to Read the Bible Well? Read it in Context (Rebroadcast) Nov 29, 2023

Theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist and author Paul Copan answers the questions about God's character that Christians often get from nonbelievers looking to paint God as violent, misogynistic and racist. The author of Is God a Vindictive Bully? explains in this wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Jeff Myers that to get the full insight into God's goodness requires us to read Scripture in the context of both its cultural time and its literary genres. "God is not wrathful in spite of love," he notes. "He's wrathful because of love."

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Dr. Mark David Hall — Why We Must Understand the True Role of Christianity in U.S. History Nov 27, 2023

Christians and Christianity are treated almost universally unfairly in discussions of American history in secular universities, Dr. Mark David Hall explains in this discussion of his new book, Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land: How Christianity Has Advanced Freedom and Equality for All Americans. He discusses with Dr. Jeff Myers how since the mid 20th century secular leftists have largely read Christianity out of our nation's history—and when they have noted what they believe to be the impact of the faith and the faithful on the country they've viewed it through all the wrong lenses. The remedy, he explains, is to examine history factually, not ideologically. When we do, we discover that Christians have been a force for liberty and equality for all Americans—on issues as varied as slavery and abortion.

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Warwick Fairfax — Losing $2.25 Billion & Finding True Identity Nov 14, 2023

Growing up the 5th generation heir to Australia's largest media dynasty, Warwick Fairfax had his destiny decided for him. Or so he thought. At age 26 in the late '80s, fresh from Harvard Business School, he launched a takeover to bring the company fully back under family control again -- a bid that failed by 1990 and ended with the business founded by his great-great-grandfather going into receivership. From the ashes of what he calls that "crucible experience," though, was birthed a calling all his own as founder of Beyond the Crucible -- a vision built upon his faith in Christ and dedicated to helping others realize what he's now long known: they are more than their setbacks and failures, and their identities are not forever tied to the worst days. To learn more, visit www.beyondthecrucible.com

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Israeli Author Dov Lipman — ‘God’s Word Will Come True Over Time' Nov 07, 2023

This week's conversation between Dr. Jeff and Jewish Author Dov Lipman, a native of the U.S. who immigrated to Israel in 2004 and served in the Israeli parliament, was recorded months before the Hamas attack on Israel. But the fortitude and hope that guides Jews today with their country embroiled in war is evident in Lipman's perspective that despite 2,000 years of persecution, Jews remain ever certain they will prevail ... because they believe they are God's chosen people. Regardless of the challenges that have come and will come, Lipman says, "God's Word will come true anyway. We'll emerge on the other side."

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Greg Koukl — Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges Oct 30, 2023

Greg Koukl—a leader of clear-thinking Christianity—reveals in his latest book, Street Smarts, the fundamental flaws in common, current challenges to Christian beliefs and values and provides step-by-step strategies to question and reveal those shortcomings.

Street Smarts offers model questions and sample dialogues to help guide believers in persuasive conversations about hot-button issues. Dr. Jeff and Greg unpack some of the advice and tactics in the book that are instrumental in today's culture.

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Dr. Jeff Myers — What is Christian About Being Conservative? Two Points to Ponder Oct 24, 2023

This special episode features Dr. Jeff Myers addressing the Western Conservative Summit about how Christians changed the course of history. They did it, he explains, by understanding truth to not be based on logical propositions or mathematical formulas, but by seeing it as a person: Jesus Christ. Noting how many in the rising generation question what's so Christian about being conservative, Myers discusses a pair of pivotal perspectives for an ordered and orderly society informed by a Jesus-centric worldview: understanding the value of every person as an image-bearer of God and rightly recognizing the rule of law as being based on rights granted not by society, but by him.

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Dr. Jeff Myers — How Jesus' Followers Restored Beauty (Colson Center National Conference) Oct 16, 2023

In this episode we're sharing a talk Dr. Jeff gave at the Colson Center National Conference. The conference was an invitation to see God as he has made himself known and to encounter his mighty works. Jeff talks specifically about how Jesus’ followers throughout history have helped to restore beauty to the world through music, art, architecture, poetry, and more.

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Libby Emmons — The Threats of “Arts Activism” ...And How to Fight Back Oct 09, 2023

Libby Emmons' love of artistic pursuits stretches back to childhood, when she and her friends acted out the scripts in their heads. She went on to study the arts, graduating from Sarah Lawrence College and Columbia University and launching a career as a playwright and journalist. But she discovered quickly that identity politics and liberalism's stranglehold on the arts community stifled the credibility and impact of artists like her. She's now editor-in-chief of The Post Millennial, one of the largest conservative news outlets in the world, where she urges her fellow creatives to stand up, speak their minds about their values and make it safe for others to do the same in the process. You can learn more about her work at thepostmillennial.com

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Christopher Yuan — The Holy Sexuality Project Oct 03, 2023

Do you find the topics like gender, sexuality, transgenderism, and identity to be overly complex, confusing, and even too political? Christopher Yuan talks about his newest project which addresses these issues and more, called The Holy Sexuality Project. It's twelve lessons with three videos per lesson, covering the most pressing issues related to sexuality and gender. Find out more about this content and what it means to be a follower of Jesus and image-bearer of God at: https://holysexuality.com/

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Andrew Newell — Thriving as a Christian Scholar in Academia Sep 26, 2023

In this episode Dr. Jeff Myers speaks with Dr. Andrew Newell. He is the Junior Research Fellow in Literature & Theology at Wycliffe Hall and the English Faculty at the University of Oxford. He has researched and taught on topics including theology, poetry, hymnology, museology, and more. Andrew is also the editor of The Buechner Review: an annual publication dedicated to the work of the American author, Frederick Buechner.

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Kevin DeVries — The True Summit: Climbing the Inward Journey Sep 19, 2023

In this episode Dr. Jeff Myers speaks with Kevin Devries, who runs Grace Explorations, a ministry that helps other ministries reach more men through gospel centered storytelling. Their most recent project, The True Summit, is a 30-Minute Award-Winning Everest Documentary follows 14 men and mountaineer Kevin DeVries on a trek to Everest Base Camp after a cardiac arrest. It was theatrically premiered last fall and digitally distributed to men’s ministry leaders this spring. Learn more at: www.graceexplorations.com

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Ed Pearce — A Life That Matters: Christianity & Business Sep 12, 2023

In this episode Dr. Jeff Myers speaks with Ed Pearce at the National Religious Broadcasters. Ed has a long history of supporting entrepreneurial businesses in the city of Dallas as a corporate executive for two separate publicly traded computer software companies, as a partner in a Dallas based venture capital firm, and as an owner of a company providing information management solutions to Energy companies and companies in other vertical markets. He is active as a member of the executive team for Movement Day Greater Dallas, a city transformation ministry, and teaches a young married small group at Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas.

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Arlene Pellicane — Skills Needed in a Social Media & Tech-Driven World Sep 06, 2023

Today’s guest is Arlene Pellicane. Arlene is the host of the Happy Home podcast and earned a BA from Biola University and a MA from Regent University. She has written several books, including Screen Kids: 5 Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World. Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Scott Klusendorf — The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage Culture Aug 29, 2023

Today’s guest is Scott Klusendorf, a champion for the pro-life movement and Summit speaker. Scott Klusendorf travels throughout the United States and Canada training pro-life advocates to persuasively defend their views in the public square. He contends that the pro-life message can compete in the marketplace of ideas if properly understood and properly articulated.

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Sean Dunn — Interrupting & Communicating Through Social Media Aug 22, 2023

Today’s guest is Sean Dunn, the founder and president of Groundwire, a ministry which helps lead youth and young adults into a relationship with Jesus by leveraging current media channels to connect with them wherever they are. Sean talks about the importance of meeting the unevangelized where they are to share the good news of Jesus.

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Jonathan Brush — Christianity & the Educational Revolution Aug 15, 2023

Today’s guest is Jonathan Brush, the President and CEO of Unbound, a homeschool graduate, and a homeschool dad of six. He worked for nine years as a Director of Admissions for a private, liberal arts college, and then spent over ten years working in non-traditional higher education. Jonathan loves Unbound and Unbound students and dreams every single day about new ways to connect them to each other. Jonathan and his family make their home in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Jonathan talks about the educational revolution we're experiencing, what education actually is, and what a Christian response looks like.

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Julie Ambler — The Importance of Christian Education Aug 08, 2023

Today’s guest is Julie Ambler, who serves as Chairman of Board for Summit Ministries as well asChairman of Council of Educational Standards and Accountability. She has been the Head ofSchool at The Woodlands Christian Academy since 2006. Under her direction, Woodlands Christian is a national leader in Christ-centered college preparatory education, serving studentsin grades Pre-K4 through 12th grade. Julie talks about the centrality of a quality education and prioritizing our children’s holistic health.

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Roger Erdvig — Education & Biblical Formation Jul 31, 2023

Today’s guest is Roger Erdvig, who is Summit’s Director of Worldview Education. He is the author of a variety of books including Beyond BiblicalIntegration, a book thatdetails theprocess of creating an immersive environment where the key concepts of a biblical worldvieware“caught”more than“taught.” He has served as a pastor, a university professor, and is the co-founder of one of the first Christian coach training organizations.

Dr. Jeff and Roger talk about the importance of education and what a biblical and spiritualformation looks like for teachers, parents, and students.

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Mike Berry — Religious Liberty & America’s First Freedom Jul 25, 2023

Michael Berry is Vice President of External Affairs, Director of Military Affairs and Senior Counsel for First Liberty Institute. He joined First Liberty in 2013 after serving for seven years on active duty as an attorney with the U.S. Marine Corps. Among Mr. Berry’s numerous positions within the Marine Corps, he deployed to Afghanistan in 2008, and from 2009-2012, Mr. Berry served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the United States Naval Academy. Mr. Berry continues to proudly serve our nation as a member of the Marine Corps Reserve.

As Vice President of External Affairs, Mr. Berry is responsible for leading First Liberty’s efforts that build and execute strategic initiatives with external entities. As a recognized subject-matter expert on religious liberty, Mr. Berry has testified before Congress and he is routinely invited to speak across the nation about religious freedom. Mr. Berry has also been featured hundreds of times in various national media outlets. Mr. Berry earned his bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University, and he earned his law degree from The Ohio State University.

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Lucas Miles — Woke Jesus & Progressive Christianity Jul 18, 2023

Lucas Miles—a pastor and trusted voice in the American church who has consistently addressed some of the most challenging topics in religion—unpacks the dangers of progressive Christianity. These radical alternatives abandon traditional biblical interpretations regarding marriage, gender, racial equality, justice, original sin, heaven and hell, and salvation, replacing them within a new fabricated morality. This fabrication is built around a so-called political correctness, cancel culture, hedonistic values, obsession with public health, allegiance to political parties, and virtue signaling.

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John Solomon — Fake News & Finding Truth Jul 11, 2023

Listen to a conversation with John Solomon, an award-winning investigative journalist, author and digital media entrepreneur who serves as Chief Executive Officer and Editor in Chief of Just the News. This is a conversation between Dr. Jeff and John at the National Religious Broadcasters.

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Michael Farris — Foundational Rights & Religious Freedom Jul 03, 2023

Listen to a conversation with Mike Farris, former CEO and President of Alliance Defending Freedom and is a champion for free speech, religious freedom, and the intrinsic dignity of all persons. This is a conversation between Dr. Jeff and Mark at the National Religious Broadcasters.

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Mark Meckler — Debt & Stewarding Finances Well Jun 27, 2023

Listen to a conversation with Mark Meckler, a political activist, attorney, and business executive as he shares this thoughts, advice, and insights America's debt and the importance of finding correct information. This is a conversation between Dr. Jeff and Mark at the National Religious Broadcasters.

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Becket Cook — Sexuality & Freedom in Christ (Rebroadcast) Jun 20, 2023

This is a rebroadcast of a conversation with Becket Cook. Becket found Hollywood success as a writer, actor, and production designer who traveled the world, living the life many of us have only dreamed of. All of that changed when a chance coffee shop encounter led to his radical transformation as he encountered Jesus, left homosexuality, and lost his career in the process. Listen to his redemptive story as he challenges our culture’s prevailing narrative on sexuality and offers real freedom in Christ.

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Will Tant — Sexual Abuse & God's Healing Jun 13, 2023

Will Tant serves as an ethicist and speaker who equips business and academic audiences with a moral perspective on contemporary cultural concerns. He earned a bachelor’s degree in religious studies from Columbia University and a master’s degree in Christian ethics from Oxford University. His research at Oxford focused on justice and forgiveness in reconciliation with special reference to slavery in the US.

Will is a former professional surfer and fashion model. For over a decade, he traveled worldwide, frequenting Southeast Asia, Japan, Australia, South Africa, Central and South America, and Europe. His experiences during that season of life cultivated a unique sensitivity and skill for engaging diverse racial and religious backgrounds.

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Branson Parler – A Storied & Embodied Faith Jun 06, 2023

Branson Parler serves as Director of Theological Education and Professor of Theology at The Foundry, a nonprofit ministry focused on partnering with churches to provide accessible biblical and practical training for church leaders at every level. He was previously professor of theological studies at Kuyper College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He also serves as director of faith formation at Fourth Reformed Church in Grand Rapids. He writes and teaches on a variety of topics related to the Bible, theology, ministry, and engaging culture. He loves spending time with his wife, Sarah, and their six kids.

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Danny Huerta – Mental Health & Identity May 31, 2023

Danny Huerta oversees Focus on the Family’s work to equip mothers and fathers with biblical principles for raising healthy, resilient children. He is a bilingual, licensed clinical social worker with a master’s degree from the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work. He addresses issues related to parenting such as communication, conflict resolution, spiritual growth, discipline, anxiety, depression, media discernment and healthy sexuality.

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Anne Edward – Restoring Hope to the Broken May 22, 2023

Anne Edward brings more than two decades as an author, speaker, spokesperson and advocate for men and women struggling with unwanted same-sex attractions to her role as executive director of Restored Hope Network. Her mission in leading the organization is to, quite literally, restore hope to those broken by sexual and relational issues, especially those impacted by homosexuality.

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