Christian Worldview Thinking

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A weekly podcast that will challenge you to think faithfully and live for truth.

Hosted by Summit's own Aaron Atwood, each episode features world-class Christian leaders and thinkers helping you to live for Christ in today's turbulent culture.

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Christian Worldview Thinking episodes:

12.09.2022
#97 Homosexuality, Singleness, & Marriage with Christopher Yuan
Welcome to another episode of Christian Worldview Thinking, brought to you by Summit Ministries. Summit exists to encourage you to embrace God’s truth and champion a biblical worldview so that we can help transform a broken world. Today we are...
12.06.2022
#96 Why Should We Love God With Our Mind? with J.P. Moreland
Welcome to another episode of Christian Worldview Thinking, brought to you by Summit Ministries. Summit exists to encourage you to embrace God’s truth and champion a biblical worldview so that we can help transform a broken world. Today we are...
11.29.2022
#95 Why Apologetics? with Mary Jo Sharp
Welcome to another episode of Christian Worldview Thinking, brought to you by Summit Ministries. Summit exists to encourage you to embrace God’s truth and champion a biblical worldview so that we can help transform a broken world. Today we are...
11.21.2022
#94 Dealing with Doubt with Brett Kunkle
Welcome to another episode of Christian Worldview Thinking, brought to you by Summit Ministries. Summit exists to encourage you to embrace God’s truth and champion a biblical worldview so that we can help transform a broken world. Today we are...
11.11.2021
#93 Conference Call with Jeff Myers and John McLaughlin
This is a conference call Summit Ministries hosted on November 10, 2021 with our president Dr. Jeff Myers and national polling expert John McLaughlin of McLaughlin and Associates.
12.06.2018
#92 Faith in the Marketplace - Ace Hardware President John Venhuizen
Summit Ministries President Dr. Jeff Myers speaks with John Venhuizen, president of Ace Hardware.
02.17.2017
#91 Courage through Christ with Virginia Prodan
Virginia Prodan was exiled from Communist Romania to the United States in 1988. As a Christian in the oppressive regime, she was kidnapped, beaten, and nearly killed.
12.23.2016
#90: In Defense Of A Christian Worldview Part 1
Summit Founder David Noebel gives this presentation from the archives. "Doc's" classic defense for a biblical worldview came out of a season in his own life studying Marxism. Does the Bible have something to say about nearly every area of...
12.09.2016
#89 The Election is Over, Now What with Jeff Myers
Summit President Jeff Myers talks about the role of faith and politics.
10.05.2016
#88 How to Think About the Bible, Pt. 2 with Greg Koukl
Greg Koukl helps Christian defend the Bible in conversation with their unbelieving friends and neighbors. Greg Koukl is an esteemed apologist, Summit faculty, and the founder and president of Stand to Reason. He's the author of Tactics and co-author of Relativism:...
09.30.2016
#87 How to Think About the Bible, Pt. 1 with Greg Koukl
Greg Koukl explains how Christian should think about the Bible, responding to confusion caused by Andy Stanley's recent remarks. Update: Andy Stanley has written a full explanation of his sermon at Outreach Magazine. Additionally, you can find the original sermon...
09.08.2016
#86 Political Engagement: Not Easy, Not Optional with Dr. Jeff Myers
Dr. Jeff Myers explains why it’s vital for christians to move from apathy to engagement with politics in this presentation from Summit's political training course, The Political Animal. If you'd like to hear more from Dr. Myers and The Political Animal,...
08.31.2016
#85 Hermeneutics and History with Dr. H. Wayne House
In this interview, scholar Dr. H. Wayne House talks about the church fathers (a field of study known as patristics) and reading and interpreting the Bible (the field of hermeneutics). Dr. H. Wayne House is the Distinguished Research Professor for...
08.25.2016
#84 Becoming a Contagious Christian with Mark Mittelberg
Mark Mittelberg shares six styles of evangelism in this lecture, enabling Christians to share the gospel in a way that works with, not against, their God-given personality. Mark Mittelberg is a bestselling author, international speaker, and the Executive Director of...
08.17.2016
#83 A Conversation with Tom Morrison
Tom Morrison, an Illinois state representative and Summit alumni, shares the story of how God led him to politics. Representative Thomas Morrison (R) serves Illinois's 54th District. Tom is a former Christian school teacher and small business owner. He's a graduate of...
08.09.2016
#82 What You Should Know About Preparing for College with Dr. Mike Adams
Here's what you need to know before college, straight from Summit's resident campus religious liberty expert, Dr. Mike Adams. Dr. Mike Adams is a professor of criminology at UNC-Wilmington and has been a faculty member Summit's Summer Student Conferences since 2008....
08.03.2016
#81 Standing for Free Speech with Dr. Mike Adams
Dr. Mike Adams retells the story of his First Amendment legal battle with UNC-Wilmington in a talk given at Summit's Adult Conference in 2015. Dr. Mike Adams is a professor of criminology at UNC-Wilmington and has been a faculty member Summit's...
07.26.2016
#80 Marxism as a Worldview with Dr. Jeff Myers
Dr. Jeff Myers and Aaron Atwood spend some time discussing the Marxist worldview, democratic socialism, and the difference between a Marxist and a Christian view of wealth. Dr. Jeff Myers is Summit's president and an acclaimed communicator. He's authored or co-authored...
07.20.2016
#79 The Marxist Worldview with Dr. Jeff Myers
In this lecture, Dr. Jeff Myers sketches the history and influence of Karl Marx, from The Communist Manifesto to Bernie Sanders, all the while contrasting Marx’s view with a Christian worldview. Dr. Jeff Myers is Summit's president and an acclaimed communicator. He's...
07.13.2016
#78 A Conversation with Dr. Craig Hazen
Dr. Craig Hazen sits down for a conversation about apologetics, discussing the importance of a well-rounded education, the best books for beginners, tips and techniques for having apologetic conversations, and arguments to use when Mormon missionaries come to your house. Dr....
07.06.2016
#77 We Cannot Be Silent with Dr. Al Mohler, Jr.
Dr. Al Mohler talks about his new book, We Cannot Be Silent, sharing how he believes Christians should response to homosexuality, transgenderism, and other moral challenges. Dr. Al Mohler is the president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is the host...
06.29.2016
#76 A Conversation with Virginia Prodan, Pt. 2
The conversation with Virginia Prodan continues this week, as she and Aaron discuss life under communism, America, and understanding God's plan. Virginia Prodan is an international human rights attorney and an Allied Attorney with the Alliance Defending Freedom. She's the...
06.21.2016
#75 A Conversation with Virginia Prodan, Pt. 1
Virginia Prodan was a Christian lawyer fighting for religious liberty in Communist Romanian. Don't miss her incredible story — including how she lead the man sent to kill her to Christ — in this week's podcast. Virginia Prodan is an...
06.15.2016
#74 Transgenderism & Bathrooms with Glenn Stanton
Glenn Stanton explains his take on the transgender controversy, addressing bathrooms, children, gender dysphoria, and more. Glenn recently wrote an article for The Federalist on President Obama's new transgender school policy — read it here. Glenn T. Stanton speaks at...
06.08.2016
#73 A Conversation with Ryan Dobson, Pt. 2
Ryan Dobson talks parenting, tips for beginning ministry, and building a platform of influence in this wide-ranging interview. Other topics include his favorite Family Talk interviews, counseling, and who he thinks will lead the next generation of culture-shaping Christian leaders....
05.31.2016
#72 A Conversation with Ryan Dobson, Pt. 1
Ryan Dobson shares the story of his recent decision to leave Family Talk, where he co-hosted with his father Dr. James Dobson, to spend more time with his family and pursue new ministry opportunities. Ryan and Aaron talk through the...
05.25.2016
#71 Decision Making & God's Will with Eric Smith
Eric Smith shares practical advice for biblical decision making, explaining a process Christians can use to make major life decisions, like which college to attend, who to marry, and which career to pursue. Eric Smith serves as Summit's Vice President...
05.18.2016
#70 What You Should Know About Ministry Today with Jason Jimenez
Jason Jimenez shares insights from his 15+ years of ministry experience, explaining the changes and shifts that he’s seen in youth ministry and ways that ministers, both young and old, can fight burnout and stay true. Jason Jimenez is a pastor,...
05.10.2016
#69 The Case for Truth with J. Warner Wallace
J. Warner Wallace defines and explains the difference between objective and subjective truth. 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 God's Crime Scene...
05.03.2016
#68 In But Not Of with John Stonestreet
Should Christians engage with culture? If so, how? John Stonestreet tackles those questions in this lecture recorded last summer at Summit's California student conference. John Stonestreet is Summit faculty member and President of The Chuck Colson Center. He hosts The Point, a daily radio spotlight, and a...
04.26.2016
#67 Translating Culture with David Eaton
AXIS co-founder David Eaton explains the process of translating culture for parents, teachers, and students, helping Christians think critically about pop culture. David Eaton is the CEO and co-founder of AXIS. David founded Axis because of his passion to see the good news about Jesus transform...
04.19.2016
#66 Should We Prosecute Women Who've Had Abortions? with Scott Klusendorf
If abortion is banned, should women who have abortions be prosecuted? Scott Klusendorf answers the question quickly and logically. Get the details for Oklahoma Wesleyan University's Pro-life Training and Applied Bioethics course here. Learn pro-life apologetics from Scott Klusendorf this summer at...
04.12.2016
#65 How to Help Your Kids Build a Lasting Faith, Pt. 2 with Natasha Crain
How do we equip our children to handle challenging questions? Author and apologist Natasha Crain offers answers for parents from her book, Keeping Your Kids On God's Side. Listen to first part of this interview with Natasha here. Natasha Crain is the author of...
04.05.2016
#64 How to Help Your Kids Build a Lasting Faith, Pt. 1 with Natasha Crain
What does it take for our children to follow Christ in a hostile world? Author and apologist Natasha Crain speaks directly to parents in this week's interview, sharing practical advice on empowering kids to stand strong in their faith. Listen next week...
03.29.2016
#63 The Nature and Existence of God with Dr. Frank Beckwith
In this lecture from Summit's archive, Dr. Frank Beckwith uses philosophy to unpack the nature and existence of God. Dr. Frank Beckwith is professor of Philosophy and Jurisprudence at Baylor University. Dr. Beckwith has authored or edited over 15 books, including Politics...
03.22.2016
#62 Defending the Resurrection with Dr. Gary Habermas & Aaron Atwood
Dr. Gary Habermas responds to skeptics' common arguments against the resurrection. Visit summit.org/ebook for a free download of Dr. Habermas's ebook Evidence for the Historical Jesus: Is the Jesus of History the Christ of Faith?. Dr. Gary Habermas has penned dozens of books and...
03.15.2016
#61 The Truth About the Resurrection with Dr. Gary Habermas
In this lecture, Dr. Gary Habermas shares his "Minimal Facts" approach to defending the resurrection, an argument that uses premises that even skeptics would concede as reasonable to build a decisive case for the resurrection. Dr. Gary Habermas has penned dozens of...
03.08.2016
#60 How to Choose a Career with Greg Summers & Aaron Atwood
In this episode, Aaron talks with Greg Summers, a Career Direct consultant, about career choice and design, explaining how parents and students can make wise decisions about college and vocation. Greg Summers is a youth pastor and a Career Direct Network Leader...
03.01.2016
#59 Scalia & the Supreme Court with Dr. Jeffrey Ventrella & Aaron Atwood
In the aftermath of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's death, Alliance Defending Freedom's Dr. Jeffrey Ventrella shares his perspective on Scalia's life, judicial legacy, and the future of the Supreme Court. Jeffery J. Ventrella, J.D., Ph.D., serves as senior counsel and...
02.23.2016
#58 Standing Strong in Academia with Dr. Carol Swain & Aaron Atwood
Dr. Carol M. Swain shares her story of rising from poverty to academia, and the challenges she's faced for her faith. Dr. Carol M. Swain is the Professor of Political Science and Professor of Law at Vanderbilt University. She is a widely...
02.16.2016
#57 Cultural Power, Pt. 2 with Dr. Jeff Myers
In this talk, Dr. Jeff uses ideas from Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Andy Crouch, and Jim Collins to unpack the concept of cultural power and how Christians can work to grow that power. Dr. Jeff Myers is Summit's president and an acclaimed communicator....
02.12.2016
#56 Cultural Power, Pt. 1 with Dr. Jeff Myers
In this lecture, Dr. Jeff Myers addresses the topic of cultural power. In this first of two segments, he shares the story of Summit's evacuation during the Waldo Canyon fires and what the situation taught him about how to biblically...
02.05.2016
#55 Is There a Bias Against Christians? with Dr. George Yancey & Aaron Atwood
This week, sociologist Dr. George Yancey shares what he's learned after years of studying academic bias and anti-Christian hostility. Dr. George Yancey is a Professor of Sociology at the University of North Texas. He's the author of 19 books, including So...
01.29.2016
#54 Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God? with Alan Shlemon & Aaron Atwood
"Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God?" Alan Shlemon and Aaron Atwood tackle that question in this week's interview. Alan shares a simple, helpful metaphor that Christians can use to make sense of the question. Alan Shlemon is a Summit faculty...
01.22.2016
#53 Islam Pt. 2 with Alan Shlemon
In the second part of apologist Alan Shlemon's lecture on Islam, he continues to explain the practices and beliefs of Muslims — particularly what Muslims believe about Jesus and the Bible. He closes with helpful tactics for Christians trying to communicate with...
01.15.2016
#52 Islam, Pt. 1 with Alan Shlemon
In this two-part lecture, apologist Alan Shlemon explains the foundational tenets of Islam, building a framework Christians can use as ambassadors to their Muslim neighbors. Alan Shlemon is a Summit faculty member and an apologist with Stand to Reason. He is...
01.08.2016
#51 New Year's Goals
Taking you behind the scenes at Summit, Aaron Atwood sits down with three members of Summit's leadership team — Dr. Jeff Myers, Eric Smith, and Karl Schaller — to talk through their goals and resolutions for the next year. Dr. Jeff Myers...
01.01.2016
#50 Media, News, and Bias with Stuart Shepard & Aaron Atwood
This week, Aaron interviews his old boss, Stuart Shepard, to talk about media bias, how to watch the news well, and ways for Christians to get involved with the media. Stuart Shepard is the Director of Digital Communications at CitizenLink, where he...
12.18.2015
CWT 049: The Drop Box Story with Brian Ivie & Aaron Atwood
Filmmaker Brian Ivie talks The Drop Box and the people and movies who inspire him, and shares his incredible testimony. Brian Ivie is the award-winning director of “The Drop Box”. He's graduate from The Bryan Singer Division of Critical Studies at USC’s...
12.11.2015
CWT 048: How Do People Learn? with Dustin Jizmejian & Aaron Atwood
Dustin Jizmejian, Director of Summit Semester, shares actionable insights that can help anyone learn and grow in knowledge and faith. Dustin Jizmejian is the Director of Summit Semester, Summit's three-month program for students finishing high school or beginning college who want...

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Christian Worldview Thinking episodes:

#97 Homosexuality, Singleness, & Marriage with Christopher Yuan

#96 Why Should We Love God With Our Mind? with J.P. Moreland

#95 Why Apologetics? with Mary Jo Sharp

#94 Dealing with Doubt with Brett Kunkle

#93 Conference Call with Jeff Myers and John McLaughlin

#92 Faith in the Marketplace - Ace Hardware President John Venhuizen

#91 Courage through Christ with Virginia Prodan

#90: In Defense Of A Christian Worldview Part 1

#89 The Election is Over, Now What with Jeff Myers

#88 How to Think About the Bible, Pt. 2 with Greg Koukl

#87 How to Think About the Bible, Pt. 1 with Greg Koukl

#86 Political Engagement: Not Easy, Not Optional with Dr. Jeff Myers

#85 Hermeneutics and History with Dr. H. Wayne House

#84 Becoming a Contagious Christian with Mark Mittelberg

#83 A Conversation with Tom Morrison

#82 What You Should Know About Preparing for College with Dr. Mike Adams

#81 Standing for Free Speech with Dr. Mike Adams

#80 Marxism as a Worldview with Dr. Jeff Myers

#79 The Marxist Worldview with Dr. Jeff Myers

#78 A Conversation with Dr. Craig Hazen

#77 We Cannot Be Silent with Dr. Al Mohler, Jr.

#76 A Conversation with Virginia Prodan, Pt. 2

#75 A Conversation with Virginia Prodan, Pt. 1

#74 Transgenderism & Bathrooms with Glenn Stanton

#73 A Conversation with Ryan Dobson, Pt. 2

#72 A Conversation with Ryan Dobson, Pt. 1

#71 Decision Making & God's Will with Eric Smith

#70 What You Should Know About Ministry Today with Jason Jimenez

#69 The Case for Truth with J. Warner Wallace

#68 In But Not Of with John Stonestreet

#67 Translating Culture with David Eaton

#66 Should We Prosecute Women Who've Had Abortions? with Scott Klusendorf

#65 How to Help Your Kids Build a Lasting Faith, Pt. 2 with Natasha Crain

#64 How to Help Your Kids Build a Lasting Faith, Pt. 1 with Natasha Crain

#63 The Nature and Existence of God with Dr. Frank Beckwith

#62 Defending the Resurrection with Dr. Gary Habermas & Aaron Atwood

#61 The Truth About the Resurrection with Dr. Gary Habermas

#60 How to Choose a Career with Greg Summers & Aaron Atwood

#59 Scalia & the Supreme Court with Dr. Jeffrey Ventrella & Aaron Atwood

#58 Standing Strong in Academia with Dr. Carol Swain & Aaron Atwood

#57 Cultural Power, Pt. 2 with Dr. Jeff Myers

#56 Cultural Power, Pt. 1 with Dr. Jeff Myers

#55 Is There a Bias Against Christians? with Dr. George Yancey & Aaron Atwood

#54 Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God? with Alan Shlemon & Aaron Atwood

#53 Islam Pt. 2 with Alan Shlemon

#52 Islam, Pt. 1 with Alan Shlemon

#51 New Year's Goals

#50 Media, News, and Bias with Stuart Shepard & Aaron Atwood

CWT 049: The Drop Box Story with Brian Ivie & Aaron Atwood

CWT 048: How Do People Learn? with Dustin Jizmejian & Aaron Atwood

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