Truth Changes Everything

What exactly is freedom and does the biblical narrative offer any foundation for it? Dr. Jeff and Os Guinness explore how the story of Exodus is the highest, richest, and deepest vision for freedom in human history. It serves as the master story of human freedom and provides the greatest sustained critique of the abuse of power.  Os Guinness is a prolific author and social critic. He has written o...

Are science and faith at odds? Does the scientific method and knowledge disprove or make God unnecessary? John Lennox says just the opposite is true. The beauty, order, structure, and comprehensibility of the physical world make a Designer all the more likely.  Dr. Lennox is professor of Mathematics at Oxford University (emeritus), an internationally renowned speaker, and the author of several boo...

It is clear that God is passionate about justice and righteousness in his Word and in our world. With tens of millions of people in slavery today, human trafficking is one of the darkest evils of our generation. But what can we do as believers? Listen in as Dr. Jeff and Dr. Eddie Byun discuss the evils of trafficking and what response the church can take as a light in the darkness. Dr. Byun is an...

Whether it's something you wrestle with personally or it's a friend who's struggling, suicide has affected all of us and is at the center of the cultural conversation. How do we engage with the culture and rising generation about suicide in a wise and productive way? How can we speak encouragement and truth to individuals who are questioning the worth of their very existence?  Jon Noyes used to be...

As image-bearers of God, what responsibility do we have to care for his good creation? Is the physical creation ours to exploit, manipulate, and use however we desire? Or do we have a unique calling to care for, cultivate, and steward this beautiful and very good planet we've been given?   Xandra Grieme received her bachelor's degree from Colorado State University and later studied at the Oxford C...

Who do you say Jesus is? Jesus asks each one of us that question, and there are many wrong answers. Listen in as Jason Jimenez talks about his latest work on progressive Christianity and the importance of knowing who Jesus is and what he has accomplished.  Check out Jason's latest book, Hijacking Jesus: How Progressive Christians Are Remaking Him and Taking Over His Church . Jason is the founder a...

We all know that a proper education for future generations is crucial for the future of our world, but what does a thriving and productive schooling look like? How do we construct an education that informs and builds individuals of character and wisdom? Pano Kanelos is the founding president of the University of Austin and an outspoken advocate for reimagining what higher education looks like. Pan...

We seem to know someone who has 'deconstructed' their faith or is in the process of deconstructing their religious, political, or cultural views. But what does this word mean and how should we respond to someone who is considering deconstruction? Most importantly, how should one react to this movement as a follower of Jesus?  Check out The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It's Destr...

What exactly is a 'strong woman'? How are women a crucial part of God's ministry of reconciliation? Our culture has so much to say about what a thriving woman looks like in the 21st century. But have these ideas been shaped by secular ideas, or by a biblical worldview? Sarah Stonestreet, host of the Strong Women Podcast , shares what a strong woman of God looks like and how every woman has a story...

How are Christians in the 21st century to "train up a child in the way he should go" (Proverbs 22:6) in this complex social environment? What does it look like to confidently embrace our role as parents as we raise our children? Yvette Hampton, from Schoolhouse Rocked , shares some encouragement and advice on the importance of raising our children well and what this looks like in a homeschooled se...

How do Christians navigate the volatile conversations and news surrounding politics? Political discourse so often seems filled with brokenness, pessimism, and hopelessness. Karla Dial and Dr. Jeff explore these ideas and unpack what the hope of a biblical worldview offers to politics and how we should remain hopeful in the kingdom of God and King Jesus' reign. Check out The Stream to find out more...

Why is understanding marriage and the nature of men and women so crucial? As Dr. Colin Smothers and Dr. Jeff discuss, the Bible begins with a marriage between Adam and Eve, the gospel is explained as a marriage, and history ends with a marriage between the Lamb and the Church, the Bride. If we lack an understanding of marriage, sexuality, and human nature, we will inevitably have trouble understan...

Are you a young adult looking for significant purpose and meaning and not finding it in culture's shallow promises? Or are you a parent searching for resources to help guide your student to a purposeful and meaningful life? Lisa Anderson joins Dr. Jeff on the show to talk about these crucial topics and more. She is the director of Boundless and young adults at Focus on the Family, and hosts The Bo...

Are you looking for a reliable news resource?  The Pour Over exists to be a trustworthy news resource guiding people toward eternal hope. They imagine a world where people will display love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control when responding to current events. Don't miss out on the insightful conversation between Dr. Jeff and Jason Woodruff, the Fo...

Have you ever wondered if the Bible, in particular the Gospels, is reliable? Can they be put to the historical test and withstand scrutiny? Dr. Jeff is joined by J. Warner Wallace, who is a best-selling author, a Summit Faculty member, a professor, and a cold-case detective. He uses his unique skills and experience to showcase the reliability of the Bible and the redemptive story of Jesus in his u...

Dr. Jeff is joined by Summit Ministries' new Program Director, Kasey Leander, to discuss what many will see as the surprising openness of Gen Z to hearing and learning more about God, as evidenced by research that found one-third of 18-to-25 year-olds are more open than not about the existence of a higher power. Leander offers evidence from his own experience evangelizing on college campuses that...

College football fans have welcomed Emmy Award-winning ESPN sideline reporter Lauren Sisler into their homes weekly since 2016. But the popular journalist known for asking insightful questions and for the viral videos of her dancing her signature "Sideline Shimmy" shielded a tragic secret behind her smile for nearly two decades: Her mother and father died within hours of each other, victims of the...

How can an ancient faith stand the test of time in light of science, history, and philosophy? Tom Rudelius, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, asked a similar question. Tom encourages listeners not to be afraid of questions, as Christianity is a worldview that is both intellectually compelling and experientially satisfying. He shares his story of how he followed t...

In a culture that tells us to look inside ourselves, speak our truth, and just be ourselves, the Christian narrative is a beacon of truth and light. Jesus calls us to deny ourselves and find our foundational identity in him. This refocus leads to an abundant life. Rob Jackson, a licensed counselor with Focus on the Family, shares what a healthy identity, sexuality, and purpose look like.  Listen t...

Dr. Bob Paul, vice president of the Focus on the Family Marriage Institute, explains what marriage is and shouldn't be in this discussion with Dr. Jeff Myers which may surprise some people. He acknowledges that one of the reasons young people of faith today may not want to wed is tied to the poor examples provided by some older married believers – who fail to let God direct their marriages in the...

The stories we tell ourselves and believe shape our goals, priorities, and what the good life looks like. Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus telling others about the truth through stories and examples. He knew that to transform individuals, they must see themselves as part of the Christian grand story of reality. Kevin and Sam Sorbo join Dr. Jeff to discuss the centrality of storytelling and how...

For eight years, beginning when he was still a college student, Jameson Broggi worked tirelessly to get the South Carolina state legislature to pass the Reinforcing College Education on America's Constitutional Heritage (REACH) Act. Signed into law in April '21, the REACH ACT requires all South Carolina college students to take a three-credit-hour class on the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Ind...

Glenn Lutjens, a marriage and family counselor at Focus on the Family, talks with Dr. Jeff about the way in which he offers wisdom to couples rooted in caring for their bodies, minds, souls and spirits. He explains how psychiatrists like Sigmund Freud championed an approach that removed the spiritual focus from the equation and why doing so has often resulted in incomplete and insufficient assista...

In this second episode in which he recounts his visit to Israel in the midst of its war with Hamas, Dr. Jeff Myers unpacks the complexities of subjects like just war theory and what Christians can do to help restore peace to the land where Jesus lived. He explains that Hamas attacked Israel not to achieve a military objective, but to achieve its long-stated goal to eradicate its enemy nation and n...

In this special episode, Dr. Jeff Myers recounts details from his recent trip to Israel with a group of multifaith leaders amid the nation's war with Hamas. He explains why he was flummoxed by research that shows the rising generation knows Hamas is a terrorist group, but still sympathizes with its attack on Israel because of Palestinian grievances. He also speaks movingly of visiting the sights o...