Christian Worldview Thinking

Continuing the conversation about Understanding the Times, Dr. Myers and Aaron discuss how to discern which worldview is true. Dr. Myers explains the four tests – the test of reason, the test of the outer world, the test of the inner world, and the test of the real world – and how to use them to identify counterfeit worldviews. You can purchase a copy of Understanding the Times from Summit's store here. Dr. Jeff Myers is Summit's president and an acclaimed communicator. He's authored or co-authored several books, most recently writing the latest edition of Summit's Understanding the Times. Find him on Twitter @drjeffmyers.

Each person a pattern of ideas that they use to understand their world – a worldview. Dr. Jeff Myers shares the six most influential worldviews and emphasizes why Christians need to understand the world of ideas, as he and Aaron talking about the newly-revised Understanding the Times, Summit's eye-opening guide to worldview. You can purchase a copy of Understanding the Times from Summit's store here. Dr. Jeff Myers is Summit's president and an acclaimed communicator. He's authored or co-authored several books, most recently writing the latest edition of Summit's Understanding the Times. Find him on Twitter @drjeffmyers.

How do definitions shape our cultural landscape? The meaning of words like "love", "freedom", and even "God" have shifted, and the results are often dangerous. John Stonestreet explains. John Stonestreet is Summit faculty member and President of the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He hosts The Point, a daily radio spotlight, and a co-host of Breakpoint. For more on John, visit ColsonCenter.org. We want to know what you think of Christian Worldview Thinking. Visit http://www.summit.org/podcast to take a quick survey and let us know what you'd like to hear on the podcast!

Brett Kunkle of Stand to Reason tackles the question of morality in this interview. Listen as he builds a case for objective morality, then delves into why morality matters: it frees us to enjoy life as God meant us to. Apologist Brett Kunkle is the Student Impact Director at Stand to Reason and a Summit faculty member. He regularly speaks to students at colleges, conferences, and churches across the country. For more information, visit StandtoReason.org. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit's email list and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.

Most Christians will struggle with doubt at some point in their lives. Brett Kunkle explains the two types of doubt, intellectual and emotional, and shares ways for Christians to handle their doubt well. Apologist Brett Kunkle is the Student Impact Director at Stand to Reason and a Summit faculty member. He regularly speaks to students at colleges, conferences, and churches across the country. For more information, visit StandtoReason.org. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit's email list and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.

In this interview, Jennifer Marshall offers perspectives on public policy, addressing the Supreme Court same-sex marriage decision, religious liberty, and poverty. She shares practical advice for churches looking to effectively minister to the poor and answers the question "why should we have hope?" Jennifer Marshall is a Summit faculty member and a vice-president at the Heritage Foundation, where she oversees research on issues like marriage, religious liberty, education, and welfare. For more information, visit Heritage.org. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit's email list and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.

Scott Klusendorf and Aaron Atwood talk about the recent, horrific Planned Parenthood undercover videos. Scott prepares Christians to start and navigate conversations about the sting videos and shares why this is a truly incredible time for the pro-life movement. Scott Klusendorf is one of the world's foremost pro-life apologists. He speaks regularly, both at Summit and around the nation, equipping Christians to champion the pro-life cause. Scott is the founder and president of the Life Training Institute as well as the author of several books, including The Case for Life. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit's email list and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.

Christopher Yuan shares his testimony, highlighting the necessity of the gospel for genuine change. Building on that perspective, Christopher also offers guidance to Christians seeking to respond well to the LGBT community. Christopher Yuan is a Summit faculty member and an international speaker, sharing his incredible testimony and lecturing on homosexuality, biblical hermeneutics, and how Christians ought to respond to the LGBT community. He's the author of Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son's Journey to God, A Broken Mother's Search for Hope with his mother, Angela Yuan. For more information, visit his website at http://www.christopheryuan.com/. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit's email list and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.

In this lecture, Christopher Yuan explains the Biblical position on homosexuality and refutes point-by-point the claims of Matthew Vines and others who argue that the Bible allows or affirms gay relationships. Christopher Yuan is a Summit faculty member and an international speaker, sharing his incredible testimony and lecturing on homosexuality, biblical hermeneutics, and how Christians ought to respond to the LGBT community. He's the author of Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son's Journey to God, A Broken Mother's Search for Hope with his mother, Angela Yuan. For more information, visit his website at http://www.christopheryuan.com/. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit's email list and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.

Casey Luskin explains intelligent design, sharing evidence for design and responding to evolutionary claims and counter-arguments. Casey Luskin speaks on intelligent design around the nation, and serves as the Research Coordinator for The Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture. For more information, see http://www.caseyluskin.com/. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit email and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.

Dr. Mike Adams responds to the film God's Not Dead by sharing how Christian students can avoid pitfalls in the classroom when faced with antagonistic professors. Dr. Mike Adams is a professor of sociology at UNC-Wilmington and has been a faculty member Summit's Summer Student Conferences since 2008. He's the author of Letters to a Young Progressive and a regular contributor to TownHall.com. He's best known for his strong, active involvement in challenging campus censorship. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit email and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.

Dr. Frank Beckwith and Aaron Atwood sit down to talk about why morality and the natural law matter, as well as the freedom that results from morality and Dr. Beckwith's new book, Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith. Dr. Frank Beckwith is professor of Philosophy and Jurisprudence at Baylor University. Dr. Beckwith has authored or edited over 15 books, including Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft and Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit email and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.

Where does morality come from? Can we explain morality apart from God? Those are two of the questions Dr. Frank Beckwith tackles in this lecture, as he explains the arguments for the moral law and responds to those who claim that morality could result from evolution or arbitrarily exist. Dr. Frank Beckwith is professor of Philosophy and Jurisprudence at Baylor University. Dr. Beckwith has authored or edited over 15 books, including Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft and Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit email and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.

How can Christians relate to our LGBT neighbors with grace and love without comprising truth? In this interview, Glenn Stanton, author of Loving My (LGBT) Neighbor, offers perspective and practical advice on engaging with the LGBT community. Glenn T. Stanton speaks at universities and churche around the world on gender and sexuality, and is the Director for Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family. He has authored or contributed to several books, including The Rings Makes All The Difference and his latest, Loving My (LGBT) Neighbor. His work can be found at the Focus Findings section on Focus on the Family's website. For more on Glenn, see http://glenntstanton.com/. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit email and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.

J. Warner Wallace sits down with Aaron Atwood to share his story and explain circumstantial evidence, setting realistic goals for evangelism, and outlines what sets Christianity apart from other theistic religions. J. Warner Wallace is both a cold-case detective and a Christian apologist. He's a Summit faculty member and the author of several books, including Cold-Case Christianity. For more information, visit http://www.coldcasechristianity.com/. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit email and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.

Detective J. Warner Wallace explains the four tests used to determine if an eyewitness is reliable, then applies those same tests to build a case for why the gospels can be trusted. J. Warner Wallace is both a cold-case detective and a Christian apologist. He's a Summit faculty member and the author of several books, including Cold-Case Christianity. For more information, visit http://coldcasechristianity.com/. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit email and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.

Dr. Mike Adams offers his top Christian and apologetics book recommendations and shares why each book is a must-read. For Dr. Adams' full list of books, visit http://summit.org/podcast. Dr. Mike Adams is a professor of sociology at UNC-Wilmington and has been a faculty member Summit's Summer Student Conferences since 2008. He's the author of Letters to a Young Progressive and a regular contributor to TownHall.com. He's best known for his strong, active involvement in challenging campus censorship. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit email and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.

Alex McFarland teaches parents to begin fulfilling their vital role in teaching their children about the Christian faith as he shares about his latest book, The 21 Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Have About God & Christianity. Alex McFarland is a Summit faculty member and Christian apologist. He serves as director of the Center for Christian Worldview and Apologetics at North Greenville University and is the author of numerous books, including the best-selling 10 Most Common Objections to Christianity. For more information, visit http://www.alexmcfarland.com/. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit email and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.

Dr. Mike Adams exposes how college administrators are using mandatory student activities fees to wrongly discriminate against conservative and Christian groups. Adams unpacks the problem and shares how students can effectively respond. This is a must-hear interview for Christians enrolled at public colleges and universities. Dr. Mike Adams is a professor of sociology at UNC-Wilmington and has been a faculty member Summit's Summer Student Conferences since 2008. He's the author of Letters to a Young Progressive and a regular contributor to TownHall.com. He's best known for his strong, active involvement in challenging campus censorship. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit email and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.

Faithful witness to Christ doesn't happen on accident. In this episode, Alex McFarland builds a case for apologetics as a part of an active, intentional, committed Christian faith. Alex McFarland is a Summit faculty member and Christian apologist. He serves as director of the Center for Christian Worldview and Apologetics at North Greenville University and is the author of numerous books, including the best-selling 10 Most Common Objections to Christianity. For more information, visit http://www.alexmcfarland.com/. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit email and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.