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Are your kids prepared to withstand the tidal waves of our culture—or will they get swept away?

The cultural currents our kids are facing aren’t just subtle—they’re hitting like tidal waves, challenging the very foundations of our parenting. If you’ve ever wondered what exactly our kids are up against and how in the world we, as parents, can help them stand strong, this “Best Of” episode of CP/CW is for you.

Catherine welcomes back Dr. Jonathan Morrow, a true heavyweight in the world of apologetics and worldview training. With over 18 years equipping students and parents, Dr. Morrow is uniquely qualified to map out the storms facing our kids—and how you can help them stand strong.

To unpack these seismic shifts, Jonathan digs deep into the five biggest challenges facing this generation. He doesn’t just identify headlines or surface trends—he gets to the heart of what’s shaping our kids every single day.

In this episode, Dr. Morrow casts an unflinching light on what he calls the “cultural waves” crashing down on Gen Z and Gen Alpha:

• Digital Saturation & Distraction: Our kids are drowning in digital noise—a reality that shapes their minds and depletes their ability to reflect deeply on truth. “If Christianity never calls us to look different than the culture in which we’re in, we might want to reevaluate.” ~ Jonathan Morrow
• Scientism: Society treats the hard sciences as the only trustworthy source of truth, quietly nudging faith and morality out of the conversation. “If science is the only way you know something, guess what you can’t have knowledge of? Morality, spirituality, and history.” ~ Jonathan Morrow
• Relativism: “You do you.” In a world where truth is seen as subjective, our kids are tempted to believe there is no objective reality—just personal preference.
• Tribalism: Forget persuasion; today’s climate is about power and alliances. The result? A deeper us-vs-them mentality that threatens the unity Christ calls us to embody.
• The New Sexual Revolution: Cultural norms around sexuality and gender have been radically redefined—impacting even how our children understand themselves and others.
• Progressive Christianity: When secular ideologies get relabeled as Christian, children and teens may be drawn in by messages of acceptance and activism while losing sight of the Gospel’s transformative core.

This episode isn’t just an exposé of what’s broken in our world—it’s packed with encouragement, powerful insights, and actionable wisdom that will help you and your kids become steadfast in faith.

Don’t let culture catch your family off guard. Will you be a passive observer—or will you become the anchor your family needs?

About the Guest:
Jonathan Morrow holds master’s degrees in divinity and philosophy of religion and ethics, a doctorate in worldview and culture, and serves as Director of Cultural Engagement at Impact 360 Institute. He’s the author of Welcome to College, Questioning the Bible: 11 Major Challenges to the Bible's Authority, and Is God Just a Human Invention, and has trained thousands of young believers to build a lasting, reasonable, and robust faith. 

Resources & Next Steps:

• Other Episodes in this Series: Bridging the Generation Gap - 5 Keys to Reaching the Next Generation w/ Dr. Jonathan Morrow
• Learn more about Impact 360’s life-changing programs at impact360.org
• Grab Jonathan’s free resource, The Case

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How the Bible Was Formed E3 — Today, most Bibles are a single book that’s easy to carry and flip through. But the Bible started as an assortment of scrolls, bound together into a collection. The Hebrew Bible—or the Old Testament—went through a centuries-long, iterative development process with a variety of scribes and prophets. It didn’t come into its final form until roughly the time of Jesus. So how does this history interact with a view of Scripture as God’s word? In this episode, Jon and Tim continue exploring the formation of the Bible, discussing how to hold a high view of these sacred texts while also acknowledging the humans who shaped them. 

CHAPTERS

1. An Inspired, Collaborative Work Over Centuries (0:00-12:00)
2. A Final Shaping of the Hebrew Bible After Exile (12:00-26:59)
3. The Second Temple Period’s Flourishing Literary Culture (26:59-43:42)
4. The Tanak’s Standardization as the Masoretic Text (43:42-53:32)
5. Wisdom Literature Designed for Meditation and Formation (53:32-1:00:03)
6. Coming to Peace With the Bible’s Formation (1:00:03-1:05:02)

OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

View this episode’s official transcript.

REFERENCED RESOURCES

• The Journey from Texts to Translations: The Origin and Development of the Bible by Paul D. Wegner
• 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

• “Nice Day ft. Marc Vanparla, John Lee” by Lofi Sunday
•  “Know My Name” by Lofi Sunday, Opto Music
•  “But Hopeful ft. Maddox.” by Lofi Sunday
•  “Forever Yours ft. Cassidy Godwin” by Lofi Sunday
• 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, and he 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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In Romans 2:4, Paul writes, “Do you not know that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?” What a powerful reminder that even when we fail, especially when we fail, God’s grace invites us back. He doesn’t lead with condemnation, but with compassion.

That truth has everything to do with our financial lives.

It’s easy to think God isn’t concerned with something as “earthly” as money. But Scripture tells a different story. There are over 2,300 verses dealing with money and possessions. Why? Because how we handle money reveals what we value, trust, and believe about God.

And just like any other area of our lives, when we fall short financially, whether through poor choices or sinful patterns, we’re invited to bring those failures to the Lord in repentance.

When we confess our financial sins, we don’t encounter a cold, condemning judge. We meet a loving Father, ready to forgive and restore. No financial mistake is too big for the Cross. Christ paid for every one of them.

Take Zacchaeus, for example. The chief tax collector of Jericho was known for financial exploitation. But after one encounter with Jesus in Luke 19, everything changed. His repentance was visible: He gave half his possessions to the poor and repaid those he had wronged four times over. Jesus didn’t demand this—grace compelled it. Zacchaeus didn’t earn salvation by generosity; his giving revealed a heart transformed by it.

We’re invited to that same transformation.

You might be wondering, What financial sins should I bring before the Lord? Here are a few worth reflecting on:

We are stewards, not owners. Deuteronomy 8:18 reminds us that God gives us the ability to produce wealth. When we forget that, we risk idolizing what we’ve earned instead of worshiping the One who provides.

Cutting corners, misrepresenting the truth, or taking advantage of others damages our witness. As Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 8:21, “We aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord’s sight but also in the sight of man.”

Proverbs 11:24 warns that stinginess can actually lead to lack. A lack of generosity can reveal misplaced trust in wealth instead of God.

Work isn’t a punishment—it’s a calling. Proverbs 14:23 says, “In all toil there is profit.” Laziness, or lack of engagement with our work, hinders our ability to live out God’s purposes.

Chronic overspending leads to stress and debt. Proverbs 22:7 says, “The borrower is slave to the lender.” Contentment honors God’s provision.

Envy skews our perspective and sows discontentment. Exodus 20:17 calls us to guard our hearts from coveting what others have.

If any of these hit close to home, remember this: conviction is not the same as condemnation. The goal of repentance is restoration, not shame. God is not asking for perfection—He’s asking for surrender.

When we confess, He forgives. And in His kindness, He leads us into new patterns of faithfulness marked by integrity, generosity, and wisdom.

So wherever you are today—whether gathered with family, enjoying the day off, or reflecting quietly—take a moment to consider how God’s kindness might be calling you back in your financial life.

Ask Him to search your heart. Repent of anything that’s not aligned with His will. And trust that He will meet you with mercy and guide you forward in grace. Because when we place even our financial story in His hands, it becomes a testimony of His faithfulness.

And that, friend, is true freedom.

In today’s message, Dr. John Neufeld reflects on the deep sorrow and steady hope found in the story of Lazarus, drawing a connection to Jesus’ words in Luke 17 about judgment and the coming of the Son of Man. What does it mean to grieve with hope—and to live in light of God’s mercy and justice? As we consider the urgency of Christ’s return, we’re invited to examine our hearts and trust fully in God’s perfect timing.

The King Arrives: Throughout North American history, there have been two main reactions to monarchy: rebellion or apathy. Some believe the Crown should be rejected, while others see it as largely irrelevant. In short, we wrestle with the idea of kingship. But for followers of Christ, acknowledging Jesus as King is not optional—it’s foundational. In this series, Dr. John Neufeld explores Luke 17–20, showing that the Kingship of Jesus is not only central to the Christian faith, but vital for the world.

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Today on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe, we’re learning to Give God His Proper Place. When you hear the phrase, “The Ten Commandments,” what comes to mind?  Charlton Heston coming down from the mountain in Cecile B. DeMille’s movie?  Or do you see yourself in Sunday school trying to remember them all?  Why are we spending time talking about them?  They’re a part of the Old Covenant … so they don’t really apply to us, right? Find out as we dive into the book of Exodus in our message is called, Give God His Proper Place.

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The internal fight for religious freedom in the military is still happening. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.