Impact 360 Institute

What is the good life? Is it all about being happy? Should Christians pursue happiness in their daily lives? What did Jesus teach about happiness? 51% of Gen Z say that their goal in life is to be happy. Everyone wants to be happy, and we spend our time, energy, and money to get it. It can be exhausting! But what if the happiness that we’re striving for isn’t the happiness that we were created for...

How do we as Christians navigate ideas like intersectionality and critical theory? How do we navigate issues like sex, race, and gender in this current moment? How can parents and students have good conversations about sex and gender with their friends? What does discipleship look like for those with same-sex attraction? What does biblical friendship and family look like? This week on the podcast...

What is God’s design for sexuality? What is “holiness”? And is there such thing as “holy” sexuality? Can you be a gay Christian? In our world and culture, there's a lot of confusion around the topic of sex. But what is God's design for sexuality? In this episode of the podcast, Jonathan sits down for part 1 of a two-part conversation with our friend Christopher Yuan. In part 1, Jonathan and Christ...

Everything that's seen is a result of the unseen. What does it mean to lead with "A Quiet Strength"? Today on a very special episode of the podcast, we're talking with Impact 360 Institute cofounder Trudy Cathy White about her new book, A Quiet Strength: The Life and Legacy of Jeanette M. Cathy . In her new book, Trudy tells the story of the real heart and soul of the Cathy family, her m...

Do you ever get nervous to talk about your faith with friends or family members? Does the thought of talking about different views of morality, sexuality, religion, or the Bible make you nervous? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Many Christians have trouble sharing their faith. But it’s actually much easier than you might think! Today on the podcast, Jonathan sits down with Greg Koukl, the a...

What can science teach us about God? How can Christians have better conversations about faith and science, and what are the things that we need to be aware of in the faith and science conversation? Is there powerful evidence for a Creator in the natural sciences? It's been said that God has two books: the Bible, and nature (or, special revelation, and general revelation). Today on the podcast, we'...

Why do we need to defend our faith? How do we go about defending our faith in the culture that we live in? And when we do, how do we do apologetics "at the cross"? How do we make much of Jesus when defending our faith? On this episode of the podcast, Jonathan sits down with Dr. Josh Chatraw to discuss his excellent book Apologetics at the Cross: An Introduction for Christian Witness . Jo...

How does the idea of "scientism" undermine a biblical worldview? Can science and faith actually work together? Is the church anti-science? What is the difference between "science" and "scientism"? And how should Christians respond when bad ideas take root in our culture? Dallas Willard wrote that "the idea that knowledge, and of course reality, is limited to the...

What does it mean to be an "American Christian"? How does Christianity relate to politics? In an age where public discourse is so toxic, should Christians avoid politics altogether? Should Christians just preach the gospel and leave politics alone? In the United States, we're just months away from an election year. There's no question that in 2019 our public discourse can be really toxic...

How should Christians think about near-death experiences? What is a near-death experience, and is there any evidence that people actually experience them? Are near-death experience evidence for the afterlife? How are the questions of the afterlife informed by what we believe about the biggest questions of life? In this episode of the podcast, Jonathan is joined by Dr. Gary Habermas to discuss near...

Why should Christians care about ethics? What are the proper roles of ethics and moral reasoning in the Christian life? Is there a "common morality" that everyone shares? Can we use the Bible as a source for moral reasoning? And even if we can, was Jesus just a product of His time? Has morality "evolved"? Today on the podcast, Jonathan is joined by professor and ethicist Dr. C....

What is "adulting"? How do we help young adults navigate faith, finances, and the future? What is the biggest problem facing young adults entering the workplace? In a “follow your heart” culture, how do we encourage young adults to make wise choices about their future? Today on the podcast, Jonathan sits down with Jonathan "JP" Pokluda to talk about his new book, Welcome to Adu...

How do you navigate anxiety and depression? How do you walk through that well in a redemptive and hopeful way? How widespread are anxiety and depression? How do you encourage someone who feels guilty or ashamed of their anxiety or depression? Why is it important to have a holistic approach to anxiety and depression, and how do we do that? Today on the podcast, Jonathan sits down with our good frie...

How should Christians think about controversial issues like transgenderism, homosexuality, euthanasia, or abortion? How should we respond to popular slogans like "gender is just a social construct” or "my body, my choice"? In response to these issues, what does true compassion look like? What does the Christian worldview have to offer here? Many of the hot button issues of our cultu...

What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to be an "image bearer"? What does it mean to "lose our humanity", and what are the consequences of that. Most importantly, how does our view of human dignity affect how we live out our faith in our cultural moment? There's no question that human dignity is at the center of some of the most important topics in our cultural moment...

What is theistic evolution? Is it a good idea or a bad idea? Why should Christians care about this, and how do we think critically about it? Does the evidence point to an intelligent designer? And if so, where should we start? In our recent study with the Barna Group, we found that about half of churchgoing teens say that "the church seems to reject much of what science tells us." Many s...

Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions? Why can’t I control my anger? Or stop overeating? Or wasting time online? Why can’t I seem to finish my projects or make progress in my spiritual life? Why do I fall for the same stupid temptations over and over again? Today on the podcast, Jonathan sits down with Drew Dyck to talk about self-control. Join Jonathan and Drew as they discuss why s...

How do you walk through the challenges of life as a Christian? How do those challenges and obstacles shape our identity? How do we remain both honest and faithful in the midst of hardship and difficulty? What are the tools that we need to deal with these challenges as they come? Today on the podcast, Jonathan Morrow and Trudy Cathy White answer these questions and more as they discuss the importan...

How do you think about truth, culture, and freedom? What’s shaping us as a culture, and why are we so divided? What’s a way forward? As Christians, why is it important to care about these kinds of issues, and how do we respond to false ideas? This week on the podcast, Jonathan Morrow and Os Guinness answer these questions as they discuss truth, freedom, and culture. Listen this week to hear about...

How do you "grow" a leader? In the workplace, the family, and really anywhere else, what does it look like to motivate people to lead? How do you build a culture that values things like greatness, resiliency, opportunity, and wisdom? Why is it important to value these things? On this episode of the podcast, Jonathan Morrow and our guest Jeff McManus answer these questions and discuss how...

How do you share the good news with Mormons? Are Christianity and Mormonism similar, or even the same thing? If not, what are the important differences? How do we as Christians have a successful spiritual conversations with our Mormon neighbors? On this episode of the podcast, Jonathan Morrow and our guest Eric Johnson answer these questions as they discuss what Mormons believe, the important diff...

What is the story of reality? Why is the Christian story unique, and how do other stories come up short in their attempt to explain the way the world really is? How can we go about articulating this story in a way that makes sense? On this episode of the podcast, Jonathan Morrow and our guest Greg Koukl answer these questions and discuss how when Christians talk about the Christian story, it isn't...

What does it mean to be human in the age of artificial intelligence? Are there jobs that simply require a human to do? What is "anti-fragility" and why is it a virtue? In the end, why should Christians care about this stuff? On this episode of the podcast, Jonathan Morrow and our guest Jay Richards answer these questions and more as they discuss how to understand the hyper-connected age...

How do you walk through doubt as a Christian? In those times, how do you develop discernment? Why is it important to deal with doubt rather than push it aside? How does apologetics play a role in helping us understand why we believe what we believe? On this episode of the podcast, Jonathan Morrow and Alisa Childers answer these questions and more as they discuss how to deal with doubt and develop...

How can we offer truth to a culture that seems to value confusion more than it does clarity? In this episode, we talk with Abdu Murray of RZIM on how to talk about truth in a post-truth culture About Abdu: RZIM Website Abdu's Latest Book: Saving Truth