The Renton Rathbun Show

Gen X was sidelined. Millennials were never mentored. Gen Z is flying blind. Renton and Dr. Sam Horn confront the leadership crisis Boomers are leaving behind. We are in desperate need to raise a godly generation grounded in the wisdom of God, not the wisdom of the social media culture. But have they been trained to be grounded? We must stop assuming "the kids are alright." They are not, and we ne...

Many churches today are echoing Taylor Swift's sentiment to the church: "calm down." The sound of the surrender in the church begins with pastors taming down their zeal against sin. Michael Clary calls it LOSER THEOLOGY.“The Bible Belt is teetering toward collapse, and I say let it fall.” That’s the attitude Clary confronts in his new book, Loser Theology: Why the Weak Will Not Inher...

Socialism isn’t staying in politics. It’s reaching into your children’s classrooms, their entertainment, their media—and sometimes their church. Renton welcomes Dr. Brian Collins to unpack the new socialism: why it’s gaining traction, how its ideas reach the next generation, and what Christian parents need to understand before those ideas take root at home. Your children are learning how to see th...

False teachers don’t always sound false. Justin Peters joins Renton Rathbun to help Christian families recognize wolves in sheep’s clothing—and protect their children from spiritual deception. Kenneth Copeland. Jesse Duplantis. Joel Osteen. You recognize the names. But would your family recognize the subtle philosophy that can slip into your own church? In this episode, Renton and Justin equip par...

Do Christians have any business making movies? Would you encourage our own kid to become a moviemaker? Isn’t that just another dead-end career path? Christian movies are often campy and sometimes cringy. We want Christian films that capture our imagination and honor Christ. But is filmmaking a Christian venture? Can they enter the movie business without compromising their convictions? Renton Rathb...

You may already be a family caregiver—and not even realize it. Millions of families are caring for an aging parent, a child with special needs, a disabled spouse, or another loved one who requires additional help. Yet many never identify themselves as caregivers, so they struggle without seeking the support and resources they need. Renton sits down with Lizette Cloete, a veteran caregiver and podc...

When the towers fell, a cultural transformation began. Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, America is still living with the consequences of that day. Renton Rathbun sits down with Col. George Youstra, a former Special Forces and combat veteran, to examine what happened behind the scenes during and after 9/11, what America learned—and what we failed to learn. How did September 11 change Ame...

What happens when a culture forgets just how much motherhood matters? Mothers shape far more than our childhood. They influence our courage, our boldness, our character, and even our willingness to stand firm. In this episode, Renton sits down with Dr. Paul Radford for a deeply personal conversation about the vital work of mothers, including the loss of Paul's own mother, who passed away earli...

Want a depressed kid? Tell them college is their only choice while they have no idea what they are called to do. Is college all there is? Long before we ask our kids if they want to go to college, we should be asking them a very different question. There is an alternative. Renton sits down with Jonathan Brush President and CEO of Unbound to discuss the real options the next generation has. We have...

Skaters are often viewed as rebellious, troublesome, or simply beyond the reach of the church. But what if these are some of the young people who most need Christians to enter their world, build relationships, and share the hope of Jesus Christ? In this episode of The Renton Rathbun Show, Renton talks with Mark Koch, founder and Global Director of Ride Nature, a Christian ministry using skateboard...

Movies do more than entertain our children—they shape what they believe about God, family, gender, morality, and the purpose of life. Is Hollywood discipling the next generation without Christian parents realizing it? Renton interviews the CEO of Movieguide about how families can make wise, informed decisions concerning the movies entering their homes. They discuss how every film carries a worldvi...

Almost every week we hear of another scandal of a pastor or Christian leader's moral failure. When a pastor fails morally, the damage does not remain behind the pulpit. It damages Christian families—especially children—from questioning the faith to walking away from the faith. But the crisis is bigger than fallen pastors. Jesus calls every Christian to “deny himself and take up his cross daily...

Every generation is discipled by stories. Today's superhero movies don't just entertain—they teach ideas about family, identity, masculinity, femininity, and what it means to live out a worldview. In this episode of The Renton Rathbun Show, we examine the new Supergirl movie exposing the messages it communicate about men, women, family, and the church. More importantly, what Christian pare...

For decades, Christians have fought abortion primarily through politics—elections, legislation, court battles, and political movements. But have we been fighting the right battle in the wrong way? In this episode of The Renton Rathbun Show, Renton sits down with Roland Warren, President and CEO of Care Net, to ask a difficult question: Has politics distorted the pro-life movement and distracted Ch...

If you're raising children or influencing the next generation, they are going to inherit one of the most confusing conversations in our culture. Today, we're going to speak about abortion from a biblical worldview, to help them see through the noise and locate the real problem. Most Christians believe they are pro-life. But have we misunderstood what that really means? It's been 4 year...

Every Christian parent wants their children to have a faith that lasts. But what if their confidence in the Bible is built on arguments that aren’t nearly as strong as they thought? What happens when those arguments meant to build their faith actually are used to plant seeds of doubt? In this episode, we explore why the ultimate foundation for trusting Scripture is not changing scientific theories...

I know we conservative Christians are supposed to reject evolution. However, I don't think we've had a very honest discussion about it yet. No, I don't believe in evolution, but I think we have been sucked up in so much propaganda, I don’t think we really know the real reason we should reject evolution. Join me as I bring on doctor David McKinney who has a PhD in biology to finally hav...

 In a recent interview, Steven Spielberg insinuated that new information about aliens will cause people to question their faith, he said, “What does this do to the fundamental beliefs that many of us have? Is God our God only on this planet? Or is God a god for every system where there’s civilization and intelligent life, and even developing life?” Renton brings on a real fighter pilot Beau Rodger...

The statistics are in. Gen. Z reading the Bible more and more! And now there is a tool that is changing the way people are studying the Scriptures. If parents are going to take advantage of this moment, they need to be equipped. Renton brings on the show, CEO of Blue Letter Bible, Andy Guastaferro, to discuss a tool that will change the way we study the Scriptures and maybe even prepare us to equi...

Did the ACLU sabotage Liberty University? Has the trans community declared war on organized Christianity? Renton brings on one of the lawyers defending Liberty University, Stephen Nast, to discuss this important case that has been leveled against Liberty. Right now, Liberty University is being sued by a man who claims to be trans. This case will inevitably find its way to the Supreme Court. How ar...

If we thought screens were taking over our kids brains, wait until Ai gets its claws in! Renton brings on Dr. Bob Stouffer, chair of the board of "Screen Strong." They discuss the issues Ai will be bringing into our homes and how the concept of wisdom will be the first casualty. Screen Strong Website: https://screenstrong.orgFree Resources: https://screenstrong.org/resources/ On Instagra...

William Lane Craig, a faculty member for Biola's certificate of apologetics, believes the first eleven chapters of the Bible are myth. Does this error qualify as teaching another Gospel as Paul warns in Galatians 1:8-9? And who is Peter Enns? What does he have to do with all this? Find out as Dr. Kerns and Renton take you down the rabbit hole of doctrinal error! First Episode on William Lane C...

Sam Allberry, writer, apologist, pastor, and same-sex attracted Christian leader was just recently dismissed from his pastoral position at Immanuel Nashville. Everyone is talking about the scandal. But no one is talking about the real problem behind all this. Renton addresses what no one else will on this special edition of the Renton Rathbun Show: State of the Union!#samallberry #ssa #pastor #chr...

Would you expect the Bible faculty at Biola’s seminary (Talbot) to believe the whole Bible is true? Would you guess any of them would view parts of the Bible as myth? Renton brings on Dr. Travis Kerns to investigate Biola’s seminary bringing on Dr. William Lane Craig as a professor for their apologetics certificate program. Will students expecting to be taught apologetics really be taught that som...

Welcome to season 5. Renton reveals the five lies that are destroying men (husbands/fathers) and ultimately male leadership in the home. With all the advice men are getting today . . . from women . . . they need to know what lies they have already come to believe. Renton reveals his own struggle with these lies and gives a path forward from the book of Ephesians. #masculinity #male #husbandwife #h...