Changing the Narrative with David Rives

What happens when you see war from the front lines? What does the world NOT see?

In this compelling episode of Changing the Narrative, David Rives sits down with Yair Pinto for an eye-opening conversation about Israel, the realities of war, and what it’s like to experience these events firsthand.

From the realities of the battlefield to the information war taking place around the world, Yair shares firsthand experiences, insights, and perspectives that challenge us to look beyond the headlines and ask important questions about what is really happening.

🔹 What is it actually like on the front lines?

Join David Rives and Yair Pinto for a powerful conversation that goes beyond the headlines and straight to the front lines.

Watch now and hear the story from someone who has been there.

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What if engineering is about more than simply designing, building, and solving problems? In this episode of Changing the Narrative, David Rives sits down with Dr. Mark Horstemeyer to explore what it means to redefine engineering through the lens of science, creativity, and a biblical worldview.

Dr. Horstemeyer shares insights from his experience as an engineer and researcher, discussing how engineering can reveal order, purpose, and design within the world around us. From the principles that shape technology to the incredible complexity found in creation, this conversation challenges us to look beyond conventional assumptions and ask deeper questions about where our understanding of science and engineering ultimately leads.

Join David Rives and Dr. Mark Horstemeyer for a thought-provoking conversation about engineering, innovation, science, and the bigger story behind the world we live in.

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In this episode of Changing the Narrative, David Rives sits down with guest Shane Reynolds to discuss an exciting new curriculum designed to equip students with a deeper understanding of science, history, and the evidence behind the biblical worldview.

Together, David and Shane explore the vision behind this new resource, why curriculum matters, and how we can help students think critically, ask important questions, and confidently engage with the claims they encounter in today’s culture.

From the classroom to everyday conversations, Changing the Narrative is about giving the next generation the tools to examine the evidence and understand the story behind it.

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Changing the Narrative featuring world-renowned eye surgeon Dr. Ming Wang.

Trained at Harvard and MIT and having performed more than 55,000 laser eye procedures—including thousands on fellow doctors—Dr. Wang has an incredible story to tell.

Growing up in China during the Cultural Revolution, he experienced a time when both science and faith were heavily restricted. His journey eventually brought him to America, where his work in medicine and laser physics led him to explore deeper questions about faith, purpose, and the Creator behind the remarkable complexity of the human eye.

In this episode, Dr. Wang shares his perspective on the reality of a life beyond what we can see—and how faith can point us toward something far greater than ourselves.

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In Part 2 of “Angels & Demons,” David Rives with special guest Billy Hallowell continuting the thought-provoking conversation about how we understand the spiritual world—and how the narratives surrounding it can shape the way we see faith, culture, history, and Scripture.

Together, David and Billy explore the questions behind the conversation, challenge commonly held assumptions, and take a deeper look at the biblical perspective on angels, demons, and spiritual realities.

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What does the Bible really teach about angels and demons? In this thought-provoking episode of Changing the Narrative, Billy Hallowell joins David Rives and special guests to explore the unseen spiritual realm through a biblical lens.

From the role of angels in Scripture to the reality of spiritual warfare and the influence of demons, this conversation examines what the Bible says, separates fact from fiction, and encourages believers to approach these topics with wisdom and discernment.

Whether you're curious about supernatural encounters, biblical prophecy, or how faith shapes our understanding of the spiritual world, this episode offers insightful discussion grounded in Scripture.

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How Faith Made Him a Better Comic! | Changing the Narrative with David Rives & Jeff Allen

Get ready for laughter, stories, and a powerful conversation about how faith can transform a life—and even a comedy career!

In this episode of Changing the Narrative, David Rives sits down with comedian Jeff Allen to talk about his journey from performing on stages around the world to discovering how faith changed his perspective, his purpose, and his comedy.

Jeff shares how his experiences, challenges, and relationship with God shaped the stories he tells and helped him become a comedian who brings humor, hope, and encouragement to audiences everywhere.

Join David Rives and Jeff Allen for an inspiring and entertaining episode of Changing the Narrative—because sometimes the best way to share a message is with a little laughter. 😄

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Evolution: High or Low Confidence? | Changing the Narrative with David Rives & Rob Stadler

How confident should we be in the theory of evolution? In this episode of Changing the Narrative, David Rives sits down with Rob Stadler to discuss the evidence, assumptions, and scientific claims surrounding evolution. Together, they explore questions about origins, examine common arguments, and encourage viewers to think critically about how scientific confidence is established.

Whether you're interested in science, faith, or the ongoing conversation about the origin of life, this discussion offers a thought-provoking perspective and invites respectful dialogue.

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What does "confidence" in a scientific theory really mean?

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How did life begin? In this episode of Changing the Narrative, David Rives and Dr. Stephen Meyer take on one of the most foundational and contested questions in all of science. From origin-of-life theories and chemical evolution to the staggering complexity required for even the simplest living cell, this conversation explores why the existence of life remains far more difficult to explain than many popular accounts suggest. Rather than settling for surface-level answers, this episode digs into the scientific, philosophical, and worldview implications behind the question of how life could arise from nonliving matter.

Along the way, David and Dr. Meyer examine the assumptions that often shape the modern conversation, the ongoing challenges facing abiogenesis research, and the deeper issue of whether life is best understood as the product of unguided processes or intentional design. If you’ve ever wondered whether current origin-of-life explanations truly account for the information, order, and complexity found in living systems, this discussion offers a thoughtful and compelling place to start.

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Science and faith are often portrayed as being at odds — but are they really? In this episode of Changing the Narrative, David Rives sits down with Rob Stadler for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation about the relationship between scientific discovery and biblical truth. In a culture that often frames faith and reason as opposites, this discussion takes a closer look at whether that conflict is as inevitable as many people have been led to believe.

From the intricate complexity of the natural world to the deeper questions of meaning, purpose, and design, this episode explores how science can do more than describe what we see — it can also raise profound questions about why the universe exists at all. David and Rob Stadler examine the evidence, assumptions, and worldviews that shape the way people interpret scientific data, while challenging the idea that belief in God requires abandoning intellectual rigor.

This is a compelling conversation about truth, evidence, and the larger story behind creation — one that encourages viewers to think more deeply about the harmony between faith and the natural world. Whether you are wrestling with big questions or simply looking for a fresh perspective on science and belief, this episode offers an engaging reminder that the conversation may be far richer than the culture often suggests.

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