What if reclaiming a few “dangerous” and neglected biblical words could rescue the next generation—and even the soul of our civilization?

In this must-listen episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World, Catherine welcomes Scott Allen, president of the Disciple Nations Alliance and author of the groundbreaking new book, 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World.

Together, they explore three words that once shaped the West but are now often misunderstood or even maligned:

Authority. Faith. Beauty.

These words may sound old-fashioned—or even problematic—but their true, biblical meanings are desperately needed in today’s world.

Why This Episode Matters

Scott Allen has spent decades equipping Christian leaders around the globe. His message is clear: If we lose these words, we lose the foundation of freedom, flourishing, and faith.

Whether you’re parenting toddlers or teenagers, mentoring youth, or simply longing to be salt and light in a crumbling culture—this conversation will reframe your worldview.

Key Takeaways Authority — From Trigger Word to World-Changing Truth

"Authority" has become almost a dirty word in modern culture. But Jesus didn’t abolish hierarchy—He redefined it through servant leadership.

“If you want to be great… you must become a servant.” — Scott Allen

✔️ Learn how to model biblical authority in your home.
✔️ Discover how Christ-like leadership transforms power from oppression into blessing.

Faith — Not Blind Belief, But Reasoned Trust

Faith is often mocked as naïve. But biblical faith is trustworthiness—firm, tested, and grounded.

“Faith in the Bible is trust. It’s trustworthiness. Something is trustworthy.”

✔️ Help your children see that Christian faith is not a leap into the dark, but a reasoned trust in a trustworthy God.

Beauty — The Forgotten Apologetic

Beauty isn’t optional. It’s one of the three transcendentals, alongside truth and goodness. And when the church neglects beauty, we surrender cultural influence.

“If we forsake beauty, we literally gift-wrap the culture and hand it over to the enemy.” — Catherine

✔️ See how beauty restores hope—even in the darkest places.
✔️ Reignite wonder in your home, even if you’re not an “artist.”

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Anger takes up head space and emotional energy. It’s not good for your blood pressure, and worst of all, it tempts you to say and do things you can’t take back! Thankfully there is a better way. Today Shannon Lenz coaches you on how to handle anger rather than harbor it!

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In this episode, Faith Driven Movement’s co-founder, Henry Kaestner, sits down with Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, CEO of the ONE Campaign and serial social entrepreneur from Nigeria. With a background spanning McKinsey, Harvard Business School, and founding multiple organizations including LEAP Africa and Sahel Capital, Ndidi brings a unique perspective on Africa's role in the global economy.

• The current state of global advocacy and the retreat from international cooperation
• How the flattening of USAID affects Africa and global stability
• The power of individual voices in shaping policy (PEPFAR example)
• Investment opportunities in Africa's food ecosystem
• Why Africa is the continent of the future with 2.5 billion people by 2050
• The role of faith-driven investors in transforming African agriculture

• "You interact with Africa every day, whenever you have a cup of coffee, when you have a chocolate bar, it's not a continent of lack, it's a continent of opportunity."
• "We've been too dependent on a few men and their ideologies, and we've kind of drifted away from the foundations of our faith."
• "$1 invested today saves $103 in defense action."

• Every individual has a voice that can influence policy decisions
• Africa's food ecosystem presents significant investment opportunities across the spectrum
• The continent's young workforce (70% under 35 by 2050) represents the future global workforce
• Faith-driven partnerships can create sustainable change beyond government programs

In our culture's pursuit of spirituality, we often confuse profound human experiences with biblical spirituality. Dr. John Neufeld uses 1 Corinthians 2:14-16 to reveal the crucial difference between "natural" and "spiritual" people. While natural people reject God's wisdom as foolishness due to their earthly perspective, spiritual people discern eternal value in all things, remain unswayed by human opinion, and possess the mind of Christ—marked by humility, servanthood, and obedience.

The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Join Dr. John Neufeld for this 20-message series as he focuses on the book of 1 Corinthians. Covering chapters 1-4, The Power of Christ in a Pagan World looks at the many issues that confronted the church in Corinth; Problems that seemed to find their place within the church at every turn! This series helps us unpack the different conflicts and struggles of this early church in a relevant and practical way. Even though the church in Corinth existed a long time ago, they went through trials that might sound familiar to us in the 21st Century!

Mentoring often sounds like the perfect way to steward your time in retirement—until you try it and realize it’s not as intuitive as you'd hoped.

For many retirees, mentoring seems like a meaningful way to invest in the next generation—a way to put their life experience to work. But what if we’ve misunderstood how mentoring fits into God’s design for this season of life? Jeff Haanen joins us with practical stories and spiritual insight to help us reframe it.

Jeff Haanen is an accomplished entrepreneur and the founder of the Denver Institute for Faith & Work. He is the author of An Uncommon Guide to Retirement: Finding God’s Purpose for the Next Season of Life and Working from the Inside Out: A Brief Guide to Inner Work That Transforms Our Outer World.

Retirement is often marketed as the reward for decades of hard work—a long-awaited season of leisure and personal fulfillment. But what if there's a deeper, richer invitation waiting for us in this chapter of life? What if retirement isn’t just about what we get—but what we give?

Retirement isn’t the end of our calling. It’s a fresh opportunity to steward our lives for God’s Kingdom in powerful new ways. One of the most meaningful ways we can do that is through mentoring—especially when we reimagine it as intergenerational friendship.

Many of us picture mentoring as a formal, structured relationship: scheduled coffee dates where the older offers wisdom and the younger listens. While these settings can be helpful, we’ve found that mentoring is most fruitful when it grows from an organic, mutual friendship.

Rather than casting ourselves as sages who dispense advice, we’re invited to be fellow travelers—learning, laughing, sharing, and growing together. Intergenerational friendships emphasize mutual respect, shared experiences, and spiritual growth over time.

This vision of mentoring as a form of friendship has deep roots in Scripture. Jesus said to His disciples, “I no longer call you servants… I have called you friends” (John 15:15). The Apostle Paul invested in Timothy, Elijah mentored Elisha, and Naomi walked with Ruth—but in each of these relationships, we find more than just a teacher and a student. We see companions whose hearts were knit together in love and trust.

In God’s upside-down Kingdom, wisdom flows both ways. The older bring experience and insight; the younger bring hope, energy, and perspective. Together, we become more like Christ.

Through our own journey and through observing others, we've seen several elements that make these relationships truly flourish:

• Delight in the Next Generation. Mentoring starts not with duty but with joy. When we find genuine delight in those younger than us—when we enjoy being with them, listening, and learning—we build the foundation for real connection.
   
• Affirm Before Advising. Many younger adults are uncertain about their calling or whether they have what it takes. A word of affirmation can be far more powerful than advice. Encouragement builds trust and opens the door to growth.
   
• Lead with Vulnerability. We don’t need to have i

Redemption E8 — Both in his public ministry and sacrificial death, Jesus redeems people from humanity’s cosmic “pharaohs,” the Satan, sin, and death. Jesus’ miracles show more clearly how this redemption works, but he says very little about how his death serves as a redemption. In fact, the most substantial thing we get is his symbolic body and blood language during the Last Supper Passover meal. And even this still feels cryptic! Later in the New Testament, one writer offers much more explanation on how Jesus’ death works to redeem people. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the letter to the Romans, where the Apostle Paul crafts a detailed explanation of how Jesus joins with us in death to transfer us from the domain of death into his Kingdom of life.

CHAPTERS

1. Recap and Setup for the Apostle Paul (0:00-15:09)
2. Paul’s Condensed Redemption Story (15:09-22:03)
3. A Gift of Redemption in Romans 3 (22:03-44:21)
4. The Transfer from Death to Life in Romans 6 (44:21-58:34)

OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

• You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here.

SHOW MUSIC

• “Mist Of Blessing ft. Marc Vanparla” by Lofi Sunday
• “Picnic ft. dannyfreeman” by Lofi Sunday
• “Snowflake” by Lofi Sunday, Asaph's Arrows
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. 

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As we look around our world, there’s much to be fearful of - so how do we avoid being overwhelmed with panic? In this program, guest teacher Jennie Allen continues sharing her series “Get Out of Your Head.” She unpacks how – even in financial uncertainty, health crises, political and social unrest – we can fight back against anxiety.

Introduction: Do not fear anything in this world; God’s got you! -- Luke 12:4-5

Fear is an attack of the enemy that is mitigated by eternal hope. -- 2 Corinthians 4:17

The antidote for anxiety:

• Have a right view of God by:

-Knowing Him intimately (knowing who He is)

-Walking with Him regularly

-Knowing His Word

• Feed yourself truths instead of lies

Thought Assessment:

• Grab the Thought - What is it?
• Diagnose the thought - Is it true?
• Take it to God - What does God say about it?
• Make a choice - Am I going to believe God?

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About Jennie Allen: Jennie Allen is the founder and visionary behind IF: Gathering and she is the author of several books and study guides, including Restless, Anything, and Nothing to Prove. She is a passionate leader following God’s call on her life to catalyze a generation of women to live what they believe. Jennie has a master’s in Biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Zac and their four children.

Today on Bold Steps … Pastor Mark Jobe shows us how to not get swept away in the battles. The topic the apostle Paul touches on in Ephesians 6 … is that there is an unseen world all around us … and that we’re actually in a battle. There are lots of people who are not tuned in to the spiritual realms, but we ARE at war … and more than ever, it’s evident by what we are seeing in our culture. We’re seeing the effects of this spiritual war in both our secular and Christian communities. We need to know what victory and winning the battle looks like.

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