Truth Changes Everything

What if the chaos is the setup for God to do something amazing? Tune in as Kirk Cameron and Dr Jeff talk about the ways God is working--and the very practical steps you can take to start an impact that may be bigger than you know! Our guest today is Kirk Cameron. Kirk is known by millions as "Mike Seaver" from the 1980's sit-com Growing Pains. Since then, Kirk starred in Fireproof - the #1 inspira...

If you hate reading Leviticus, think again! Mark Gerson shares his perspective on how the Torah can teach us more about how to live our lives–and how the very rules that confuse us lead to our happiness and flourishing! Tune in to this interesting conversation about the Bible from a Jewish view! Dr. Jeff and Mark discuss his work from his latest book, God Was Right: How Modern Social Science Prove...

Teaching is NOT just telling facts. Help kids (and yourself if you never have!) grow in understanding the truth, and knowing how to really think. It doesn't matter if it's a basic class--math, English, or basketball. Dr. Roger & Dr. Maggie share how teachers can lead students to a flourishing understanding of faith and a Biblical worldview. Want to be better equipped with a Biblical Worldview? Che...

Teenagers love to argue--what if we could train them to see logical fallacies, and to search after the truth? Join Kathy Gibbens and Dr. Jeff as we discuss why we need critical thinking skills, how to identify it on tv, social media, and in culture, and how we know the truth! Kathy is a passionate educator, speaker, and podcast host dedicated to equipping the next generation with critical thinking...

A Bible verse isn't enough to build a biblical worldview. Billy Hutchinson of Colson Center gives us some practical tips on how lead students in the truth--whether you have the freedom of a Christian school or teach at a public school! Billy Hutchinson joins Dr. Jeff of Summit Ministries to talk about these issues and more! Billy Hutchinson (M.Div., Christian Apologetics) is the Educators Speciali...

Post Roe v Wade, LESS Christians are willing to talk about and advocate for life. But as many state elections showed last year, the need is bigger than ever. Tune in as Jeff Bradford shares his personal story of how abortion haunted his marriage, and the work that their organization The Human Coalition, is helping women with ALL the problems facing them as they consider an abortion. Want to be bet...

It helps foreign nations and family relationships--can it transform your community? Bridging disagreements in politics and more can lead us to building a flourishing life and flourishing community. Tune in as we discuss how! Alexandra Hudson is the author of 'The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves' which empowers readers to live tolerantly with others despite deep...

IVF, energy crises, abortion, and gay marriage--can a "pro-child" framework help us understand all of it? This episode will step on some toes! Proverbs 13:22 declares, "A good person leaves an inheritance for their children's children." The Bible consistently emphasizes the importance of children, yet government policies often seem to sideline their needs. Why is this the case? What role can the C...

Have you ever felt like motherhood is undervalued as a ministry? Or perhaps you've wondered if raising children is just as impactful as teaching or preaching? Whether we think so or not, the world has influenced the Church's view of motherhood, and it is time to reclaim it as a God-ordained calling! There are practical ways moms can shepherd their little flocks, cultivate influence in their childr...

If you had to summarize the most important thing in 9 min, what would it be? Dr Jeff shared with THINQ Media how we can identify bad ideas--and how tennis players can help us understand life. Check out more from THINQ Media at thinqmedia.com.  Want to be better equipped with a Biblical Worldview? Check out summit.org! For more from Dr. Jeff on YouTube visit http://bit.ly/3flbj2j  For more resource...

Is debt that bad? What do you NEED to know about finances? When almost everything we use (streaming, listening, renting) is intangible, how do we realize the value of our money? And most importantly, what does it mean to look at our finances in a liturgical way? We explore these questions and more with Professor Shane. Shane is an associate professor of finance at Biola University and is passionat...

As cultural hostility toward Christianity intensifies, many Christians have grown more reluctant to advocate for biblical values in the public square. But our perseverance for the common good—a good defined by God alone—is more important than ever in a culture that embraces darkness. Join Dr. Jeff as he chats with Natasha Crain and the call for Christians to unashamedly pursue righteousness in soc...

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...

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 Res...

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 he...

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! Liste...

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 . List...

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...

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 defendin...

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 domina...

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 th...

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...

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 stre...

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 apologe...

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 understa...