Truth Changes Everything

In this episode of the Truth Changes Everything Podcast, Jeremy Jacobs (co-founder of Stories of Antisemitism) unpacks the deeper roots of antisemitism—both historically and within the Church—and how Christians are called to respond with truth, humility, and courage. Antisemitism is not just a cultural issue—it's a theological one. But what's driving its resurgence today, and why do so many Christ...

What's really behind today's cultural confusion around gender, sexuality, and family? In this episode of the Truth Changes Everything Podcast, Dr. Jennifer Morse (founder of the Ruth Institute) unpacks the deeper ideas driving the modern sexual revolution—and how those ideas are shaping identity, marriage, and the meaning of the human body. Many people today feel overwhelmed by rapid cultural shif...

In a world filled with anxiety, doubt, and cultural pressure, how can Christians experience—and defend—the true peace of God? In this episode, New Testament scholar Jeremiah Johnston joins us to discuss his new project, the Peace of God Bible, and why recovering a biblical understanding of shalom is critical for today's students and young believers. We explore how modern culture has reshaped the i...

What if the heroes and leaders of the Bible weren't only spiritual heros, but real people who walked the earth? For centuries, critics have claimed the Bible is little more than myth, legend, or theological imagination. But archaeology has a way of complicating that story. Today on Truth Changes Everything, we're talking with archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy, who has worked at nearly twenty excavat...

As anxiety, depression, and loneliness continue to rise, fewer people are attending church than ever before. But what if we've overlooked a powerful connection between faith, community, and human flourishing? In this episode of the Truth Changes Everything podcast, we sit down with Rebecca McLaughlin—author of How Church Could (Literally) Save Your Life —to explore the surprising research behind c...

Many of our listeners know that apologetics is the defense of the Christian faith, but did you know there are multiple ways to do it? Different conversations call for different approaches. How do you engage an atheist who doesn't believe God exists? Must you first establish God's existence before talking about Jesus? And what about the biases we all bring into these discussions? Can the Church its...

If you went back in time and you had the opportunity to be involved in an attempt to remove Adolf Hitler from the scene before WWII, would you do it? How you answer this question may determine your position on war, peace, and violence. Is violence sometimes necessary to produce good? Or is war and violence always wrong, no matter the circumstances? How does the Christian worldview best answer this...

We may think that since the election of President Trump, we are living in a post-woke world. But this is a mistake. Wokeness remains the prevailing worldview in secular culture. So how can Christians thoughtfully engage with the ongoing challenges of wokeness⎯ in the church and everyday life? How do we accurately define wokeness, and why does it remain influential? And how can believers respond wi...

Welcome to the Truth Changes Everything podcast! Today, we're taking a slightly different turn—we're talking about the Colson Center Fellows Program, a rigorous, faith‑shaping program that equips Christians to think deeply, live faithfully, and engage culture thoughtfully. The Fellows Program is designed to help participants develop a biblical worldview, wrestle with big questions about life, fait...

In a world full of confusion, where truth feels optional and identity seems up for grabs, how can young Christians stand firm and live out a faith that actually makes sense of reality? For decades, Summit Ministries has been helping students do just that—training them to think biblically, defend truth, and engage culture with courage and grace. Today, we're joined by John Stonestreet, President of...

Today, we're talking about something every follower of Jesus should consider carefully—influence. Whether we notice it or not, we're constantly shaping the people around us. But what does Christlike influence actually look like, and how do we steward it well? We'll explore how faith reframes our understanding of persuasion, leadership, and everyday impact—and why influence becomes most powerful wh...

Our world is being re-educated. Universities once devoted to truth and reason have become centers for ideology and activism, shaping a generation to believe that truth is relative, morality is subjective, and power is all that matters. But what happens when a culture loses confidence in truth itself? And how can Christians think clearly—and live faithfully—when the classroom becomes the battlefiel...

Do you ever wonder if Jesus really claimed to be God? Maybe you've heard people say, " Jesus never said he was God, " or you've been asked, " Why believe Jesus is divine if he never claimed it? " These questions don't just come from skeptics outside the church—they show up in church, too. Even if you're not coming from a place of doubt, you might still wonder how well what we're taught about Jesus...

What if the people we overlook in church are the ones God calls indispensable? What if disability isn't a barrier to ministry, but a doorway to rediscovering the heart of Christ? Inclusion isn't just about access—it's about transformation. In a world shaped by ability and performance, the church has a chance to lead differently. This episode explores how embracing those with disabilities can resha...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of helping your kids see the world the way God does? Or maybe parenting leaves you feeling a little disoriented—like you're spinning upside-down? You're not alone. We all love our kids and want them to have a flourishing faith and embrace God's upside-down Kingdom.  Today, we're honored to have Matt Jones and Janel Greig on the show. They are co-h...

What happens when the church no longer sits at the center of culture? How do we make sense of a world where millions are leaving the pews, yet traces of Christianity still shape the very stories people tell about meaning, beauty, and truth? Beneath the surface of shifting cultural narratives lies a deeper question: how can we reawaken the memory of Christianity in hearts that no longer know its ho...

Truth Rising isn't just a documentary—it's a call to courage for Christians navigating a culture redefining faith, identity, and morality. In this episode, Dr. Jeff sits down with John Stonestreet of the Colson Center as they explore the civilizational moment we're living in and why clarity and conviction matter more than ever for Christians. Through the lens of Truth Rising, they discuss how ordi...

In this episode of Truth Changes Everything, astronomer Hugh Ross explores the ways God has revealed Himself through both Scripture and creation. Drawing from the "two books" God has given humanity—the Bible and the natural world—Hugh shows how evidence in the cosmos points to a wise and loving Creator. Parents will discover practical insights on helping their children understand God's handiwork a...

Do you need to understand the culture in order to effectively share the truth? In this episode, apologist Tim Barnett examines the apostle Paul's culturally thoughtful engagement in Acts 17 and explores what it can teach Christians today. From Paul's interaction with the philosophers in Athens to his ability to connect timeless truth with the beliefs, values, and questions of his audience, Tim dra...

What if investing wasn't just about profit, but about people? What if the way we work, spend, and steward resources could reflect God's heart for justice, beauty, and human flourishing? In a world driven by gain, every choice we make—how we work, spend, and invest—flows from what we believe about God and the world he made. If creation is good and every neighbor bears His image, then even our econo...

Is Christmas just a story, or is it grounded in historical fact? Join us as investigative journalist and bestselling author Lee Strobel explores the evidence behind the nativity—examining prophecy, the virgin birth, and historical reliability. Discover whether the birth of Jesus rests on myth or truth, and what that means for faith in today's world. Lee Strobel is a former award-winning legal edit...

On this episode of The Truth Changes Everything Podcast, Dr. Jeff Myers welcomes Bible teacher, preacher, and counselor Jeremy Dehut to explore the documentary Out of Egypt . Jeremy shares his journey into the story of the Exodus, retracing the Israelites' path from slavery to the Promised Land while uncovering surprising connections between biblical history and ancient Egyptian culture. They dive...

In this episode of The Truth Changes Everything Podcast, Dr. Jeff welcomes Kasey Leander for a timely conversation on antisemitism, political turmoil, and how Christians can respond with clarity, courage, and compassion. As global tensions rise and public discourse becomes increasingly polarized, many believers are asking: What does a faithful, biblical response look like? Kasey brings historical...

Every generation faces the pull to drift from orthodoxy—to chase the thrill of false teaching or to be carried along by the cultural tide. And every generation must be reawakened to the true thrill of orthodoxy: the wonder and surprise found in rediscovering the electrifying paradoxes at the center of the Christian faith. In this episode, Dr. Jeff talks with Trevin Wax about his book The Thrill of...

Is apologetics restricted to just a select group of people? Is it merely for academics? What if we *all* took seriously the call to have answers, a defense, for the hope within (1 Peter 3:15)?  Women in Apologetics (WIA) is a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to educating, equipping, and encouraging women in the art of Christian apologetics. Dr. Jeff Myers talks with leaders from this or...