Dr. Gregg Frazer, dean of The Master’s University’s John P. Stead School of Humanities and author of “The Religious Beliefs of America's Founders,” explains that leading founders held to a belief system he calls “theistic rationalism.” What is theistic rationalism? Was America founded as a Christian nation? What impact do these questions have on us today? Frazer and host Dr. Bob Dickson explore the answers in the latest episode of The Art of Discernment. 

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Dr. Paul Twiss joins The Art of Discernment to discuss how Christians should pursue and understand true beauty. Twiss, an associate professor at The Master’s Seminary and the teaching pastor at Bethany Bible Church in Thousand Oaks, California, explains that beauty is transcendent, pointing us to greater truths, and is inextricably tied to what is good and true.

The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Monday during the fall and spring semesters on TMU’s YouTube channel and wherever podcasts are found.

Learn more about TMU at https://www.masters.edu/discernment

What are the hallmarks of a Christ-honoring women's ministry? What common challenges do women's ministries face — and how can those challenges be overcome? Betty Price — who has served at The Master's University in various roles since 1985, including as director of women's ministries — points us to Scripture for the answers.

The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters. To learn more about TMU, visit https://www.masters.edu/.

The performing arts are not a simple discipline for believers to navigate. How do Christians tell stories that are authentic to the human experience — narratives that include conflict and sin — in a way that honors the Lord? Does the script always have to include an overt gospel message? How important is excellence in the shows Christians produce? Tricia Hulet, director of TMU's Theatre Arts program, takes up these questions on today's episode. 

TMU Theatre Arts is performing "Daddy Long Legs" on March 25-26 and April 1-2 through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. For tickets or to watch via livestream, visit masters.edu/theatre. 

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Some view college degrees as simply commodities to be acquired. TMU Provost Mitch Hopewell explores that trend and offers this alternative: College, done rightly, can be an experience that not only offers job readiness, but also shapes the whole person. 

The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters. To learn more about TMU, visit https://www.masters.edu/.

How do we avoid sinfully neglecting the upkeep of our bodies while not becoming so enamored with our appearance that we come to idolize our health? David Larsen, the chair of The Master's University's kinesiology department, answers that question. He also offers practical exercise and nutrition tips.

The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters. To learn more about TMU, visit https://www.masters.edu/.

Dr. Anderson serves as a professor of biochemistry at TMU, but there was once a time when he taught science as an evolutionist. In today’s episode, he tells the story of how he came to a biblical understanding of Earth’s origins and offers insight on conversing with evolutionists on topics related to how we got here. 

The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters. To learn more about TMU, visit https://www.masters.edu/.

Dr. Bradley is a research mathematician based at a large tech company and a visiting professor at TMU. Today she explains a link between language and math — and how that link can be used to help computers better understand human language. 

The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters. To learn more about TMU, visit https://www.masters.edu/.

To learn more about TMU's artificial intelligence emphasis, visit the program's homepage. 

Good communication matters to God. On today’s podcast, Dr. Stuart Scott, who teaches in the graduate program of biblical counseling at TMU, offers practical advice on speaking and listening in ways that honor the Lord. 

The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters. To learn more about TMU, visit https://www.masters.edu/.

Todd Kostjuk, who serves as chief financial officer and a business professor at The Master's University, offers practical advice on topics like debt, investing, and retirement planning, all from a biblical perspective. 

This will be the final Art of Discernment episode of the year. The podcast will return January 12. 

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