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Christian Worldview Thinking

by Summit

A weekly podcast that will challenge you to think faithfully and live for truth.Hosted by Summit's own Aaron Atwood, each episode features world-class Christian leaders and thinkers helping you to live for Christ in today's turbulent culture.

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  1. #102 Christian Worldview Thinking: The Final Episode!

    If you've been listening to Christian Worldview Thinking, we want to say thank you. For over a decade, this podcast has helped listeners explore big questions about faith, culture, and truth. And we're grateful you've been part of that journey. As this show comes to a close, we want to invite you...

  2. #101 The True Story of Reality with Dustin Jizmejian

    Welcome to Christian Worldview Thinking, the show that challenges you to think about everything through a biblical perspective. This episode is part of a short farewell series as we wrap up this podcast after many years of conversations about faith, apologetics, and worldview. We'd love to invite...

  3. #100 The Destructive Effects of Pornography with Dustin Jizmejian

    Welcome to Christian Worldview Thinking, the show that challenges you to think about everything through a biblical perspective. This episode is part of a short farewell series as we wrap up this podcast after many years of conversations about faith, apologetics, and worldview. We'd love to invite...

  4. #99 For Such a Time as This: How to Lead with Purpose With Jeff Myers

    Welcome to Christian Worldview Thinking, the show that challenges you to think about everything through a biblical perspective. This episode is part of a short farewell series as we wrap up this podcast after many years of conversations about faith, apologetics, and worldview. We'd love to invite...

  5. #98 Can You Follow Jesus & Be Political? With Jeff Myers

    Welcome to Christian Worldview Thinking, the show that challenges you to think about everything through a biblical perspective. This episode is part of a short farewell series as we wrap up this podcast after many years of conversations about faith, apologetics, and worldview. We'd love to invite...

  6. #97 Homosexuality, Singleness, & Marriage with Christopher Yuan

    Welcome to another episode of Christian Worldview Thinking, brought to you by Summit Ministries. Summit exists to encourage you to embrace God's truth and champion a biblical worldview so that we can help transform a broken world. Today we are with Christopher Yuan as he discusses how to approach...

  7. #96 Why Should We Love God With Our Mind? with J.P. Moreland

    Welcome to another episode of Christian Worldview Thinking, brought to you by Summit Ministries. Summit exists to encourage you to embrace God's truth and champion a biblical worldview so that we can help transform a broken world. Today we are with J.P. Moreland as he explains the importance of...

  8. #95 Why Apologetics? with Mary Jo Sharp

    Welcome to another episode of Christian Worldview Thinking, brought to you by Summit Ministries. Summit exists to encourage you to embrace God's truth and champion a biblical worldview so that we can help transform a broken world. Today we are with Mary Jo Sharp as she shares some of her story…

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  9. #94 Dealing with Doubt with Brett Kunkle

    Welcome to another episode of Christian Worldview Thinking, brought to you by Summit Ministries. Summit exists to encourage you to embrace God's truth and champion a biblical worldview so that we can help transform a broken world. Today we are with Brett Kunkle as he discusses how to approach…

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  10. #93 Conference Call with Jeff Myers and John McLaughlin

    This is a conference call Summit Ministries hosted on November 10, 2021 with our president Dr. Jeff Myers and national polling expert John McLaughlin of McLaughlin and Associates.

  11. #92 Faith in the Marketplace - Ace Hardware President John Venhuizen

    Summit Ministries President Dr. Jeff Myers speaks with John Venhuizen, president of Ace Hardware.

  12. #91 Courage through Christ with Virginia Prodan

    Virginia Prodan was exiled from Communist Romania to the United States in 1988. As a Christian in the oppressive regime, she was kidnapped, beaten, and nearly killed.

  13. #90: In Defense Of A Christian Worldview Part 1

    Summit Founder David Noebel gives this presentation from the archives. "Doc's" classic defense for a biblical worldview came out of a season in his own life studying Marxism. Does the Bible have something to say about nearly every area of life? You bet it does!

  14. #89 The Election is Over, Now What with Jeff Myers

    Summit President Jeff Myers talks about the role of faith and politics.

  15. #88 How to Think About the Bible, Pt. 2 with Greg Koukl

    Greg Koukl helps Christian defend the Bible in conversation with their unbelieving friends and neighbors. Greg Koukl is an esteemed apologist, Summit faculty, and the founder and president of Stand to Reason. He's the author of Tactics and co-author of Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air...

  16. #87 How to Think About the Bible, Pt. 1 with Greg Koukl

    Greg Koukl explains how Christian should think about the Bible, responding to confusion caused by Andy Stanley's recent remarks. Update: Andy Stanley has written a full explanation of his sermon at Outreach Magazine. Additionally, you can find the original sermon available online here. Greg Koukl...

  17. #86 Political Engagement: Not Easy, Not Optional with Dr. Jeff Myers

    Dr. Jeff Myers explains why it's vital for christians to move from apathy to engagement with politics in this presentation from Summit's political training course, The Political Animal. If you'd like to hear more from Dr. Myers and The Political Animal, find the whole course on Summit's store.…

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  18. #85 Hermeneutics and History with Dr. H. Wayne House

    In this interview, scholar Dr. H. Wayne House talks about the church fathers (a field of study known as patristics) and reading and interpreting the Bible (the field of hermeneutics). Dr. H. Wayne House is the Distinguished Research Professor for Theology, Law, and Culture at Faith International...

  19. #84 Becoming a Contagious Christian with Mark Mittelberg

    Mark Mittelberg shares six styles of evangelism in this lecture, enabling Christians to share the gospel in a way that works with, not against, their God-given personality. Mark Mittelberg is a bestselling author, international speaker, and the Executive Director of the Center for Strategic...

  20. #83 A Conversation with Tom Morrison

    Tom Morrison, an Illinois state representative and Summit alumni, shares the story of how God led him to politics. Representative Thomas Morrison (R) serves Illinois's 54th District. Tom is a former Christian school teacher and small business owner. He's a graduate of Hillsdale College as well as…

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  21. #82 What You Should Know About Preparing for College with Dr. Mike Adams

    Here's what you need to know before college, straight from Summit's resident campus religious liberty expert, Dr. Mike Adams. Dr. Mike Adams is a professor of criminology at UNC-Wilmington and has been a faculty member Summit's Summer Student Conferences since 2008. He's the author of Letters to…

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  22. #81 Standing for Free Speech with Dr. Mike Adams

    Dr. Mike Adams retells the story of his First Amendment legal battle with UNC-Wilmington in a talk given at Summit's Adult Conference in 2015. Dr. Mike Adams is a professor of criminology at UNC-Wilmington and has been a faculty member Summit's Summer Student Conferences since 2008. He's the…

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  23. #80 Marxism as a Worldview with Dr. Jeff Myers

    Dr. Jeff Myers and Aaron Atwood spend some time discussing the Marxist worldview, democratic socialism, and the difference between a Marxist and a Christian view of wealth. Dr. Jeff Myers is Summit's president and an acclaimed communicator. He's authored or co-authored several books, most…

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  24. #79 The Marxist Worldview with Dr. Jeff Myers

    In this lecture, Dr. Jeff Myers sketches the history and influence of Karl Marx, from The Communist Manifesto to Bernie Sanders, all the while contrasting Marx's view with a Christian worldview. Dr. Jeff Myers is Summit's president and an acclaimed communicator. He's authored or co-authored…

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  25. #78 A Conversation with Dr. Craig Hazen

    Dr. Craig Hazen sits down for a conversation about apologetics, discussing the importance of a well-rounded education, the best books for beginners, tips and techniques for having apologetic conversations, and arguments to use when Mormon missionaries come to your house. Dr. Craig Hazen is a…

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  26. #77 We Cannot Be Silent with Dr. Al Mohler, Jr.

    Dr. Al Mohler talks about his new book, We Cannot Be Silent, sharing how he believes Christians should response to homosexuality, transgenderism, and other moral challenges. Dr. Al Mohler is the president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is the host of The Briefing and Thinking…

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  27. #76 A Conversation with Virginia Prodan, Pt. 2

    The conversation with Virginia Prodan continues this week, as she and Aaron discuss life under communism, America, and understanding God's plan. Virginia Prodan is an international human rights attorney and an Allied Attorney with the Alliance Defending Freedom. She's the author of Saving My...

  28. #75 A Conversation with Virginia Prodan, Pt. 1

    Virginia Prodan was a Christian lawyer fighting for religious liberty in Communist Romanian. Don't miss her incredible story — including how she lead the man sent to kill her to Christ — in this week's podcast. Virginia Prodan is an international human rights attorney and an Allied Attorney with...

  29. #74 Transgenderism & Bathrooms with Glenn Stanton

    Glenn Stanton explains his take on the transgender controversy, addressing bathrooms, children, gender dysphoria, and more. Glenn recently wrote an article for The Federalist on President Obama's new transgender school policy — read it here. Glenn T. Stanton speaks at universities and churches...

  30. #73 A Conversation with Ryan Dobson, Pt. 2

    Ryan Dobson talks parenting, tips for beginning ministry, and building a platform of influence in this wide-ranging interview. Other topics include his favorite Family Talk interviews, counseling, and who he thinks will lead the next generation of culture-shaping Christian leaders. Don't miss the...

  31. #72 A Conversation with Ryan Dobson, Pt. 1

    Ryan Dobson shares the story of his recent decision to leave Family Talk, where he co-hosted with his father Dr. James Dobson, to spend more time with his family and pursue new ministry opportunities. Ryan and Aaron talk through the decision making process, and explore what Ryan has learned…

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  32. #71 Decision Making & God's Will with Eric Smith

    Eric Smith shares practical advice for biblical decision making, explaining a process Christians can use to make major life decisions, like which college to attend, who to marry, and which career to pursue. Eric Smith serves as Summit's Vice President of Programs. He launched and led Summit...

  33. #70 What You Should Know About Ministry Today with Jason Jimenez

    Jason Jimenez shares insights from his 15+ years of ministry experience, explaining the changes and shifts that he's seen in youth ministry and ways that ministers, both young and old, can fight burnout and stay true. Jason Jimenez is a pastor, apologist, and nation speaker who has ministered to...

  34. #69 The Case for Truth with J. Warner Wallace

    J. Warner Wallace defines and explains the difference between objective and subjective truth. J. Warner Wallace is both a cold-case detective and a Christian apologist. He's a Summit faculty member and the author of several books, including God's Crime Scene and Cold-Case Christianity. For more...

  35. #68 In But Not Of with John Stonestreet

    Should Christians engage with culture? If so, how? John Stonestreet tackles those questions in this lecture recorded last summer at Summit's California student conference. John Stonestreet is Summit faculty member and President of The Chuck Colson Center. He hosts The Point, a daily radio...

  36. #67 Translating Culture with David Eaton

    AXIS co-founder David Eaton explains the process of translating culture for parents, teachers, and students, helping Christians think critically about pop culture. David Eaton is the CEO and co-founder of AXIS. David founded Axis because of his passion to see the good news about Jesus transform...

  37. #66 Should We Prosecute Women Who've Had Abortions? with Scott Klusendorf

    If abortion is banned, should women who have abortions be prosecuted? Scott Klusendorf answers the question quickly and logically. Get the details for Oklahoma Wesleyan University's Pro-life Training and Applied Bioethics course here. Learn pro-life apologetics from Scott Klusendorf this summer…

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  38. #65 How to Help Your Kids Build a Lasting Faith, Pt. 2 with Natasha Crain

    How do we equip our children to handle challenging questions? Author and apologist Natasha Crain offers answers for parents from her book, Keeping Your Kids On God's Side. Listen to first part of this interview with Natasha here. Natasha Crain is the author of Keeping Your Kids On God's Side: 40...

  39. #64 How to Help Your Kids Build a Lasting Faith, Pt. 1 with Natasha Crain

    What does it take for our children to follow Christ in a hostile world? Author and apologist Natasha Crain speaks directly to parents in this week's interview, sharing practical advice on empowering kids to stand strong in their faith. Listen next week for the second part of our interview with...

  40. #63 The Nature and Existence of God with Dr. Frank Beckwith

    In this lecture from Summit's archive, Dr. Frank Beckwith uses philosophy to unpack the nature and existence of God. Dr. Frank Beckwith is professor of Philosophy and Jurisprudence at Baylor University. Dr. Beckwith has authored or edited over 15 books, including Politics for Christians…

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  41. #62 Defending the Resurrection with Dr. Gary Habermas & Aaron Atwood

    Dr. Gary Habermas responds to skeptics' common arguments against the resurrection. Visit summit.org/ebook for a free download of Dr. Habermas's ebook Evidence for the Historical Jesus: Is the Jesus of History the Christ of Faith?. Dr. Gary Habermas has penned dozens of books and over a hundred...

  42. #61 The Truth About the Resurrection with Dr. Gary Habermas

    In this lecture, Dr. Gary Habermas shares his "Minimal Facts" approach to defending the resurrection, an argument that uses premises that even skeptics would concede as reasonable to build a decisive case for the resurrection. Dr. Gary Habermas has penned dozens of books and over a hundred...

  43. #60 How to Choose a Career with Greg Summers & Aaron Atwood

    In this episode, Aaron talks with Greg Summers, a Career Direct consultant, about career choice and design, explaining how parents and students can make wise decisions about college and vocation. Greg Summers is a youth pastor and a Career Direct Network Leader and Consultant. He's worked with...

  44. #59 Scalia & the Supreme Court with Dr. Jeffrey Ventrella & Aaron Atwood

    In the aftermath of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's death, Alliance Defending Freedom's Dr. Jeffrey Ventrella shares his perspective on Scalia's life, judicial legacy, and the future of the Supreme Court. Jeffery J. Ventrella, J.D., Ph.D., serves as senior counsel and senior vice president...

  45. #58 Standing Strong in Academia with Dr. Carol Swain & Aaron Atwood

    Dr. Carol M. Swain shares her story of rising from poverty to academia, and the challenges she's faced for her faith. Dr. Carol M. Swain is the Professor of Political Science and Professor of Law at Vanderbilt University. She is a widely recognized expert on campaign and elections, racial…

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  46. #57 Cultural Power, Pt. 2 with Dr. Jeff Myers

    In this talk, Dr. Jeff uses ideas from Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Andy Crouch, and Jim Collins to unpack the concept of cultural power and how Christians can work to grow that power. Dr. Jeff Myers is Summit's president and an acclaimed communicator. He's authored or co-authored several books, most...

  47. #56 Cultural Power, Pt. 1 with Dr. Jeff Myers

    In this lecture, Dr. Jeff Myers addresses the topic of cultural power. In this first of two segments, he shares the story of Summit's evacuation during the Waldo Canyon fires and what the situation taught him about how to biblically utilize cultural power. Dr. Jeff Myers is Summit's president and...

  48. #55 Is There a Bias Against Christians? with Dr. George Yancey & Aaron Atwood

    This week, sociologist Dr. George Yancey shares what he's learned after years of studying academic bias and anti-Christian hostility. Dr. George Yancey is a Professor of Sociology at the University of North Texas. He's the author of 19 books, including So Many Christians, So Few Lions, a book…

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  49. #54 Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God? with Alan Shlemon & Aaron Atwood

    "Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God?" Alan Shlemon and Aaron Atwood tackle that question in this week's interview. Alan shares a simple, helpful metaphor that Christians can use to make sense of the question. Alan Shlemon is a Summit faculty member and an apologist with Stand to…

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  50. #53 Islam Pt. 2 with Alan Shlemon

    In the second part of apologist Alan Shlemon's lecture on Islam, he continues to explain the practices and beliefs of Muslims — particularly what Muslims believe about Jesus and the Bible. He closes with helpful tactics for Christians trying to communicate with Muslims. Alan Shlemon is a Summit...

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A weekly podcast that will challenge you to think faithfully and live for truth.Hosted by Summit's own Aaron Atwood, each episode features world-class Christian leaders and thinkers helping you to live for Christ in today's turbulent culture.

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