In this episode of the River Foundation Podcast, Joseph Backholm of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview offers a unique perspective on the Church and the law and discusses his aim to help the Church become more relevant in today's culture. Joseph tackles the challenge of answering life's most powerful questions- questions that, if left unanswered, could lead many to question what is true and good. How can you be more confident during difficult conversations? Can we safeguard ourselves from the deceit of good intentions?

Episode Highlights

[01:05] Highlights of Joseph's journey from Seattle to his new role at the Colson Center

[03:15] "This needs to exist"- Providence- the idea that led to a 3-year project, demonstrating how God opens doors and makes opportunities.

[05:07] Raising the questions- Joseph explains how his videos can help prepare and equip followers of Christ with answers to the critical questions surrounding life and faith.

[06:18] "Loving God with our minds"- The desire Joseph has to help people stop being deceived by good intentions and start preparing themselves with the "mental ammunition" to confront confusion in the world.

[08:25] "The culture says it's mean. The culture says it's bigotry." Joseph's opinion about whether the truth is loving, and how we can communicate the truth in love.

[09:55] "I want to help lift them out of the pain and misery that comes from believing you're smarter than God."- A tool that helps people intellectualize the faith.

[10:05] Using our tools as ambassadors- "God is always at work around us, and he has a strong desire to use us." Joseph discusses living courageously and having clarity about what it is you believe.

[11:19] "They prayed for boldness. . . many of us are praying for protection." Having an impact on the world around us and not being afraid of a negative reaction.

Episode Resources

http://www.colsoncenter.org