July 10, 2026 - Hour 1

Segment 1: The Significance of the Scopes Monkey TrialOn July 10, 1925, the Scopes Monkey Trial began. The state of Tennessee accused John Scopes, a high school teacher, of violating the Butler Act, which prohibited teaching human evolution in a state-funded school. The trial brought national attention to the Fundamentalist-Modernist Controversy, a debate over the compatibility of Scripture and modern human science. Marcus looks back.Segment 2: Bringing Jesus to the StreetsIn his work with St Paul Street Evangelization, Adam Janke brings the heart of the Gospel to people in their everyday lives. He joins us at the 2026 Encounter Conference.Segment 3: Be Transformed by the Renewing of your Mind (2 segments)In Romans 12:2, St Paul calls on us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. This is the essence of metanoia – a transformation of our hearts and souls in how we view the world, empowered by Christ’s Spirit. We talk more with Matt Ingold. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com