World Upside Down

Dan Daugherty, Executive Director of the Alcuin Study Center, joins us to explore how the theme of resurrection has been depicted and reimagined in literature and film. From Dickens and Dostoevsky to Tolkien and Nolan, we trace the varied use—and occasional misuse—of resurrection tropes, considering what they reveal about our cultural longings and theological assumptions. Along the way, we discuss...

Why does the resurrection of Jesus matter—not just for Easter, but for every moment of Christian life and ministry? In this remote episode of World Upside Down, recorded live at The Gospel Coalition National Conference, Roger Williams talks with Michael Lawrence and Nathan Lugbill about how the resurrection shapes biblical theology, fuels pastoral preaching, and offers hope in suffering. For those...

In this episode of World Upside Down, ITS faculty member Dr. David Schrock joins us to explore some of the most pressing questions of our time regarding humanity, technology, life, and death. Together, we unpack why the resurrection of Jesus Christ offers a radically different and embodied hope—one that affirms the Imago Dei, rather than promising a disembodied, uploaded consciousness. We discuss...

Was the resurrection just a pious legend—or a verifiable event that changed history? In Episode 2 of World Upside Down, Dr. Mike Licona walks us through the minimal‑facts approach, the scholarly consensus on Jesus’ death and post‑mortem appearances, and why the earliest Christians staked everything—even their lives—on an empty tomb. 00:00 – Intro & why the resurrection matters 03:56 – The “min...

In this week's episode, Dr. Brandon Crowe demonstrates how the apostles didn’t just preach a crucified Christ, but a risen one—as foretold in the very (OT) Scriptures that many today overlook. The resurrection isn’t only central to salvation—it’s a powerful apologetic for the truthfulness of the Scriptures. Want to go deeper than the podcast? Click here to learn more about Indianapolis Theological...

In this episode of World Upside Down, we sit down with Dr. Jeff Brannon (Belhaven University), author of The Hope of Life After Death, to explore the deep and often overlooked connection between the resurrection of Christ and the arrival of God’s kingdom. From Genesis to Revelation, we trace how bodily resurrection and divine rule are not just parallel doctrines—but inseparably linked across redem...

Is the resurrection only in our future—or is it already underway? In this episode of World Upside Down, Dr. Benjamin Gladd joins us to explore how Christ’s resurrection launched a new era in redemptive history—what the New Testament calls “the age to come.” Together we discuss why eschatology isn’t just about end-times charts and how the new creation is already breaking into our lives through the...

For two thousand years, the Resurrection has stood as the bedrock of Christianity. In this gripping episode of World Upside Down, Dr. K.J. Drake joins Dr. P and Dr. Roger Williams to journey through church history and discover how belief in Christ’s bodily resurrection has withstood attacks from heretics, skeptics, and secularists alike. They reveal how abandoning the Resurrection always leads to...

What if resurrection isn't just a New Testament idea? In this inaugural episode of World Upside Down, Old Testament scholar Dr. Stephen Dempster reveals a fascinating, centuries-spanning pattern of “third-day” deliverance woven throughout Scripture. Discover how stories from Genesis to the Prophets foreshadow the hope of new life and why Paul insists that Christ’s third-day resurrection accords wi...

In this brief introductory episode, Dr. P and Roger discuss the heart behind the new podcast: a deep exploration of the core doctrines—or "load-bearing tenets"—that shape the Christian worldview.