The World View With Alex Kocman

War in the Middle East exposes the myth of neutrality, a federal indictment raises questions about who really shapes our cultural conflicts, and a debate over “soft men” reveals a deeper problem in the church’s ability to send. This episode connects the headlines to the underlying reality: the world is divided over Christ, the kingdom is advancing whether we see it or not, and the mission still requires strong, faithful believers willing to carry the gospel where it costs something.…

Tom Ascol joins Alex Kocman to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Voddie Baucham and to look ahead at the future of Founders Ministries and Founders Seminary. What began in 1983 as a small prayer meeting has grown into a significant voice for gospel recovery and church reformation.…

As tensions rise between Iran, Israel, and the United States, many are asking whether we’re on the brink of global war or watching a strategy unfold—but Scripture calls us to a steadier perspective. In this episode, we examine what’s really happening, why Christians must reject both panic and blind “plan trusting,” and how current debates about Israel are leading some to drift into a dangerous rejection of the Old Testament itself.…

War in the Middle East has many Christians asking whether we are living in the end times. Current events often become the lens through which people interpret biblical eschatology. That approach can distort how Scripture teaches about the last things. Christians are called to read the Bible carefully and to resist the temptation to treat every global crisis as a prophetic timetable.…

In this episode of The World View, we examine what the State of the Union revealed about a deeply divided America and the danger of selective compassion, highlighted by the reaction to the story of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska. We also look at a striking shift in public opinion as Catholic support for the death penalty now surpasses that of evangelicals, and consider what that says about whether our culture still believes in judgment.…

In this episode, we examine what’s really happening to Christians in Israel and Jordan and why raw statistics don’t tell the whole story. We unpack Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying program, now the fourth leading cause of death, and what it reveals about the rise of statism in the West.…

In this long-form episode of The World View, Alex sits down with Pennsylvania State Rep. Joe D’Orsie to explore what happens when a missionary heart steps into the political arena. From six months on the mission field in the Dominican Republic to a decisive victory over a 20-year incumbent, D’Orsie shares how the Lord led him from local church ministry into public office.…

Spectacle trains people what to love and forget, and the Super Bowl shows how entertainment can distract while real evil, including sexual exploitation, remains close to the surface. The Olympics display global pageantry detached from God, while Japan’s election highlights the broader shift from globalism toward nationalism.…

Amid protests and legal battles over immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, fresh debates over marriage and family norms, questions about national influence on the global stage, and renewed scrutiny of power and corruption at the highest levels, this episode of The World View digs beneath the headlines to explore the deeper spiritual and cultural roots shaping our world, the biblical understanding of nationhood and moral conviction, and how the gospel offers lasting hope for every people and place.…

Alex Kocman sits down with R. Davis Younts, a Christian attorney and former Air Force JAG, to talk about faith colliding with culture. Younts describes his path from law school to fighting for religious liberty in the military, warning that America’s supposed freedom of faith is eroding under secular humanism posing as neutrality.…

Charlie Kirk was a political activist, but more importantly, he was an evangelist. His faith often brought him into conflict with the culture around him and that conflict came to a head on September 10th when he was politically assassinated on a college campus.…

Everyone is told to have empathy for one another. But when does empathy go wrong? Joe Rigney and Allie Beth Stuckey have recently asked this question. How are we supposed to empathize with others when it is contrary to God’s purposes?…

Jon Harris joins The World View with Alex Kocman to take on modern ideological beliefs and how ideologies on both sides of the aisle are harming our Christian witness. Together they also discuss how to approach individuals who are radicalizing themselves with dangerous ideologies.…

Vice President J.D. Vance said an interesting comment that sent the internet into a firestorm. But is his remark on the “order of loves,” or ordo amoris, biblical? How are Christians supposed to love those near and far to us? The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview.…

How do we define nations? Is America just an idea? Maybe there’s a deeper reason that the broader culture is pushing back against Scripture’s definition of a people. The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview.…

With the presidential election finally in the rear view for US Christians, now we have an opportunity to double down and be about the work of advancing Christ’s kingdom. Will we? The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview.…

While the news cycles have moved on from the destruction brought by hurricanes Helene and Milton, those affected by the disasters have not. The quick news cycles forget about the long work of recovery and restoration of people’s lives right here in our backyard.…

The phrase “Diversity Is Our Strength” may sound nice, but have we considered its implications? Is diversity in religions, cultures, and morals beneficial—or are we trading biblical truth for a slogan? The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview.…

Megan Basham’s Shepherds for Sale causes us to ask: Are Christians at risk of compromising their faith for worldly gain? What happens when theological integrity is traded for popularity or relevance? Reflect on whether your ministry and life are truly for Christ—or if they’re being subtly sold out.…

It’s an impossible task to keep up with the constant media cycles of world-ending bad news. But is the world really ending? Has the world already ended? As a Christian, it’s not our job to be watchers of the end times but doers that want to see Christ exalted in the time we have left.…

Our salvation was anything but free. A heavy, blood-laden, price has been paid for the world. And yet, Christians seem to forget that fact all too quickly. The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview.…

Christians are being persecuted around the world, sometimes in small ways and sometimes in big ways. What doesn’t help is using others’ suffering as a moment to push an agenda. What Christians need to do is show compassion, kindness, and grace when persecution happens, no matter where in the world it takes place.…

The world needs the gospel. But that doesn’t mean that you’re called to missions. Check your motives first before trekking out to the mission field. Get our e-book on calling at abwe.org/calling. Listen to our in-depth conversation/debate on this topic as a Missions Podcast premium subscriber at missionsshow.com/premium…

The Southern Baptist Convention is voting on the Law Amendment this June in Indianapolis. Can’t Baptists just agree to get along in the name of missions? Or is the Great Commission itself at stake? The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview.…

Should we focus on the family, or the nations? We’re up against demonic “-isms” that hate babies, families, and the nations God made. Thus, we mustn’t treat evangelism as the enemy of having children and building Christian households. The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview.…

Christian nationalism is sparking discussions nationwide. But what exactly does it entail? And what should Christians understand about its implications? As we strive to disciple all nations, how does this movement fit into our mission—or does it? Let’s explore what the Bible says about these pressing questions.…

Do you believe only half of what William Carey said? As Christians, if we are going to live on mission, it is time to start #adulting and be brave enough to attempt great things for God. The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview.…

What does the border crisis in the US have to do with missions? Is immigration a gospel issue for Christians? How are Christians to respond and think about our faith as it plays out in the public and political spheres? The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview.…

What’s the point of church? Is it to reach the lost? Is the Christian life “evangelism at all costs”? Maybe not. The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent an effort to channel a biblical approach to culture and mission that is consistent with ABWE’s doctrine and values.…

Reaching a changing world for Jesus shouldn’t mean we change what we believe, should it? The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent an effort to channel a biblical approach to culture and mission that is consistent with ABWE’s doctrine and values.…

The “He Gets Us” ads are everywhere and are supposed to spreading Jesus’ name. But are they really? The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent an effort to channel a biblical approach to culture and mission that is consistent with ABWE’s doctrine and values.…