The World View With Alex Kocman

How should Christians think about immigration, border enforcement, and the plight of persecuted Christian refugees? Alex Kocman examines rising ICE deportations, declining asylum claims in Europe, and reports that the United States is on track to resettle virtually no Christian refugees from the world’s most dangerous countries for believers. Drawing from Acts 17, Deuteronomy, Genesis, Ruth, Galatians 6, and the Great Commission, he explores how Scripture presents migration as both judgment and mercy—affirming the legitimate authority of nations to enforce borders while refusing to ignore the church’s call to show compassion, practice hospitality, and care for persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ. From the Tower of Babel to Pentecost, God’s providence extends over the movement of nations, and immigration debates must never distract the church from its mission to reach the lost with the gospel.

The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent an effort to channel a biblical approach to culture and mission that is consistent with ABWE’s doctrine and values.

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Is France losing its Christian identity—and is America following the same path? In this episode of The World View, Alex Kocman examines France’s secularization, civil unrest, immigration debates, and rejection of its Christian heritage. From the French Revolution to modern cultural upheaval, could France’s troubles be a warning to the United States? Drawing from Romans 1, Psalm 2, Acts 17, and other passages, Alex explores divine judgment, national repentance, and the consequences of abandoning Christianity. But there is hope. Through stories of missionary perseverance and gospel transformation in France, Alex reminds us that Christ is still building His church—and that no nation is beyond the reach of the gospel.

The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent an effort to channel a biblical approach to culture and mission that is consistent with ABWE’s doctrine and values.

Learn more about us at abwe.org.

What would happen if Christians stopped merely reacting to cultural decline and started building communities designed to flourish for generations? On this episode of The World View, Alex Kocman welcomes church planter Andy Resh of Citylight Dover to discuss building strong Christian communities through local churches, education, family life, business, and civic engagement. From Christian boroughs to five-generation planning, they explore how the Great Commission transforms not only individuals but entire communities—and ask whether Christians can build lasting institutions that serve their neighbors, strengthen families, and advance the Kingdom of Christ for generations.

The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent an effort to channel a biblical approach to culture and mission that is consistent with ABWE’s doctrine and values.

Learn more about us at abwe.org.

Has the Great Commission already been fulfilled—and can modern missions movements realistically finish the task by 2033? Alex challenges two competing ideas: that the apostles completed the Great Commission in the first century, and that modern missions organizations can place a deadline on its fulfillment. Working through Matthew 28, Romans 15, Colossians 1, and other key passages, he explains why discipling the nations involves far more than reaching a predetermined number of people groups—and why the church’s mission continues through evangelism, baptism, church planting, and teaching until Christ returns.

The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent an effort to channel a biblical approach to culture and mission that is consistent with ABWE’s doctrine and values.

Learn more about us at abwe.org.

What does the Great Commission actually command—evangelizing individuals, discipling nations, or both? Alex examines Matthew 28, Charlie Kirk’s “make heaven crowded” movement, and the debate over what it means to “make disciples of all nations.” Drawing from Matthew 28, Daniel 7, Psalm 2, Revelation 5, and the Greek grammar of the Great Commission, he argues that Christ’s mission includes personal conversion, baptism, teaching, church membership, and the long-term discipling of peoples and nations under His lordship.

The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent an effort to channel a biblical approach to culture and mission that is consistent with ABWE’s doctrine and values.

Learn more about us at abwe.org.

What is a nation—and why does that question matter for Christians, missions, and the Great Commission? Alex responds to the “Which Way America?” debate featuring Al Mohler, Doug Wilson, Joe Rigney, and Paul Miller. Before Christians debate what a nation should do, Alex argues, we first need to define what a nation actually is. Drawing from Genesis 10, Matthew 28, Acts 17, Revelation, and Psalm 2, he examines the biblical concept of the nations and the roles of land, lineage, language, law, liturgy, and culture—and how that should shape Christian thinking about nationhood, missions, ordered loves, and the lordship of Christ.

The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent an effort to channel a biblical approach to culture and mission that is consistent with ABWE’s doctrine and values.

Learn more about us at abwe.org.

Is America’s moral decline primarily the result of an unfaithful church—or are Christians wrongly blaming the bride of Christ for the rebellion of an unbelieving culture? Alex sits down with Gabriel “The Waterboy” Rench of the FLF Network for an informal but direct debate over the church, the culture, national repentance, Christian responsibility, and the reign of Christ over every area of life. They take up America’s Christian heritage, the distinct roles of family, church, and civil government, whether the church has failed in its prophetic responsibility, and how Christians should think about cultural collapse without losing confidence in the victorious kingdom of Christ.

The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent an effort to channel a biblical approach to culture and mission that is consistent with ABWE’s doctrine and values.

Learn more about us at abwe.org.

For decades, many Christians have been taught to see themselves as outsiders in a culture they can no longer influence. But is that mindset actually biblical? Alex sits down with Chase Davis to discuss what it means for Christians to “assume the center”—to live with confidence rather than retreat into despair, cynicism, or resentment in an increasingly disordered age. They talk through why Christianity should be viewed as normal rather than marginal, the relationship between faithfulness and cultural influence, building strong families and churches, why Christian men must recover courage and responsibility, and what it looks like to live as though Christ truly reigns.

The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent an effort to channel a biblical approach to culture and mission that is consistent with ABWE’s doctrine and values.

Learn more about us at abwe.org.

Christians have long debated the end times. But does eschatology shape how we approach the mission Christ gave his church? Alex and Dr. Josh Howard, pastor and founder of Eschatology Matters, explore why your view of the last things may have more impact on missions, evangelism, and church life than you realize.

The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent an effort to channel a biblical approach to culture and mission that is consistent with ABWE’s doctrine and values.

Learn more about us at abwe.org.

Thomas Massie’s primary loss exposed a growing divide among Americans. But beneath the political drama lies a deeper spiritual question: how should Christians relate to the nations? This episode explores the order of loves, the viral Afghanistan famine story, the failure of multicultural myths, and the rise of AI data centers reshaping the American landscape. Are we building Christ’s kingdom through prayer, mission, and faithful local action, or are we looking to empire, bureaucracy, and technology to save the world?

The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent an effort to channel a biblical approach to culture and mission that is consistent with ABWE’s doctrine and values.

Learn more about us at abwe.org.