In this inspiring episode of the Wisdom & Influence Podcast, Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño welcomes Edward Graham, chief operating officer of Samaritan’s Purse and recipient of Cornerstone University’s inaugural Christian Influencer Award. Grandson of Billy Graham, Edward shares his powerful personal testimony of coming to faith in Christ, the lasting impact of his family legacy, and the transformative moments that strengthened his walk with the LORD.

Drawing from his distinguished military career at West Point and as an Army Ranger, Edward offers practical insights on leadership under pressure, navigating life transitions, taking prudent risks for God’s glory, and maintaining the centrality of the gospel in humanitarian work. He also speaks candidly about the importance of Biblical truth in a culture that confuses love with affirmation, the power of persistent prayer for prodigals, and how Christian education equips the next generation to think critically and live boldly for Jesus Christ.

Dr. Groothuis also shares insights on Jesus as Lord and Savior in his new book “What if Jesus is Right?,” the beauty of teaching the next generation, engaging culture through a Christian worldview, and even finding gospel echoes in jazz improvisation. This episode equips listeners with courage and clarity to stand for objective truth, biblical fidelity, and the unchanging gospel in an age of confusion.

Join Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño, president of Cornerstone University, for a compelling conversation with Dr. Matt Lucas, president and CEO of Our Daily Bread Ministries. In this episode of the Wisdom & Influence Podcast, Dr. Lucas shares the inspiring origin story of the ministry — from its roots in 1938 as the Radio Bible Class founded by M.R. DeHaan in Grand Rapids to its global reach today, touching nearly 150 countries in 60 languages.

Hear powerful testimonies of transformed lives, including a moving story of a young woman encountering the ministry through her grandmother’s faithful reading of the daily devotional. Dr. Lucas and Dr. Moreno-Riaño explore the hunger for Scripture around the world, the contrast between high access and low demand in the West, and the critical importance of multi-generational Bible engagement. They discuss practical ways to nurture young disciples, combat spiritual decadence, and create accessible pathways for deeper faith through resources like the Immersed Bible and innovative Bible engagement practices.

This episode offers rich insights for anyone passionate about discipleship, Christian leadership, and making God’s Word accessible and transformative in everyday life.

Join Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño, President of Cornerstone University, for a powerful conversation with Ryan Bomberger, Emmy Award-winning artist, co-founder and chief creative officer of The Radiance Foundation, and Cornerstone University President’s Fellows program national fellow. In this episode, Ryan shares his compelling personal story of being conceived in a difficult circumstance yet adopted into a loving family of 15. He discusses founding The Radiance Foundation in 2009 to illuminate that every human life has God-given purpose—planned or unplanned, abled or disabled—while educating on culture-shaping issues like abortion, adoption, gender, and racial justice, and motivating Christians to act on their faith.

From bold billboard campaigns such as “Too Many Aborted” and “The Best Things in Life Were Unplanned,” to his books including the children’s titles He Is He and She Is She, and his upcoming autobiography and documentary Should Have Been Aborted (releasing May 5), Ryan challenges the church to speak truth in love on sanctity of life issues. He addresses the post-Dobbs landscape, concerns over IVF, assisted suicide, and the need for biblical clarity amid cultural confusion, all while reminding listeners that God can turn tragedy into triumph and that every person is wanted by someone.

This faith-filled discussion equips believers to engage culture with courage, compassion, and confidence in the imago Dei—human dignity rooted in Christ.

Join President Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño for Episode 14 of Cornerstone University’s Wisdom & Influence podcast as he welcomes Dr. Kristin Collier, director of the University of Michigan Medical School’s Program on Health, Spirituality and Religion and a member of the President's Industry Council at Cornerstone.

Dr. Collier shares her powerful testimony — from growing up without faith amid the problem of suffering in medicine to her conversion through a lactation consultant’s invitation to a Bible study, leading to her family’s baptism in 2016. Together, they explore the critical need for a robust Christian anthropology in health care, contrasting false views (man as machine, plastic, or commodity) with the Biblical truth of humans as image-bearers of God (Imago Dei). Drawing on the Incarnation’s affirmation of the body, they discuss challenges in modern medicine, including physician-assisted suicide, IVF ethics, total pain (Cicely Saunders’ model of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual suffering), and the call for whole-person care.

This episode challenges listeners to reject dehumanizing practices; embrace compassionate responses to suffering; and tell the true story of creation, fall, redemption, and resurrection in medicine and beyond.

Join Cornerstone University President Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño in this insightful episode of the Wisdom & Influence podcast as he welcomes Dr. Christina Hoff Sommers, senior fellow emeritus at the American Enterprise Institute and renowned scholar on feminism, gender and free expression. Author of influential books like "The War Against Boys," "Who Stole Feminism?" and "Freedom Feminism," Dr. Sommers dives into the cultural tensions surrounding gender roles, the differences between classical liberal feminism and modern gender ideology, and the appeal of radical Marxist-influenced views.

From the retreat of young men in education and society to the importance of healthy masculinity, parental rights and virtue-based character development, this conversation explores how faith, particularly the Christian principle of Imago Dei, offers a path to dignity, equality and community. Dr. Sommers also addresses free speech challenges on campuses, the over-medication of youth and the need for balanced policies to support boys and girls alike. Whether you're navigating these issues in your family, church or community, this episode equips you with wisdom for bold, faith-filled influence.

Join Cornerstone University’s faith-based podcast Wisdom & Influence for a compelling conversation with Eric Metaxas — acclaimed author, speaker and distinguished president's fellow at Cornerstone. In this episode, Metaxas dives into his new book "Revolution," exploring the Christian roots of the American Revolution and why understanding our founding story is crucial today. From the origin of the term "Super Centennial" for America's 250th anniversary to the call for churches to live out faith boldly amid cultural and political challenges, Metaxas draws parallels to Dietrich Bonhoeffer's warnings and urges listeners to embrace American exceptionalism grounded in God's truth. Discover how faith in action shaped our nation and how rededicating ourselves to these principles can renew our future.

Learn more about Eric Metaxas and his book "Revolution" at https://ericmetaxas.com/.

In this powerful episode of the Wisdom & Influence Podcast, Cornerstone University President Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño sits down with Mary Ann Gomez Orta, president and CEO of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) in Washington, D.C.

Mary Ann shares the inspiring story of CHLI — founded in 2003 to build a pipeline of Latino leaders in public service, government, and beyond through bipartisan programs like the Global Leaders Internship, Summer Law Fellows, and the new Chillie Level Up initiative for young professionals. She also opens up about her own journey as a first-generation college graduate from a farm worker family and discusses the real challenges facing the Hispanic community: hesitancy toward higher education, intergenerational patterns, the pressure on young men, rising college costs, and the urgent need for universities to become more accessible, market-relevant, and community-connected. Together, they explore the importance of diversity of thought, true bipartisanship, civic engagement, and preparing the next generation to thrive in a rapidly changing world shaped by technology and global competition — all grounded in faith, family, and opportunity.

In this episode of Cornerstone University's faith-based podcast Wisdom & Influence, President Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño welcomes John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. John shares updates on the impactful documentary ““Truth Rising”” and its accompanying study, which explores faithfulness in a disorienting cultural moment through pillars like hope, truth, identity”, and calling. Drawing from his recent travels to South Korea, he contrasts worldviews and their real-world consequences, critiques postmodern influences like "A New Kind of Christian" and the embrace of socialism while calling for clarity, courage, and public truth-living among believers. From stories of everyday heroes like baker Jack Phillips to reflections on America's founding principles and the role of prayer in spiritual warfare, John encourages listeners to root their lives in the Christian worldview amid societal challenges.

In this episode of Cornerstone University’s faith-based podcast Wisdom & Influence, President Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño welcomes Dr. Jean Twenge — professor of psychology at San Diego State University, author of seven books including iGen and Generations, and expert on generational differences. Together, they delve into the epidemic of loneliness, exploring its stigma, the distinction between solitude and true isolation, and the profound impact of technology and social media on human connections, especially among young people. Drawing from the Surgeon General’s report and Dr. Twenge’s research on teen trends, they discuss rising disconnection, the role of digital devices in fostering empty interactions, structural factors like urban design and inventions such as TV and automobiles, and practical solutions including phone-free school days, encouraging in-person fellowship, and the vital role of faith communities and churches in rebuilding relationships. With insights on Gen Z’s empathy, mental health challenges, slow life strategies, and hope through collective action, this conversation offers actionable wisdom for fostering genuine belonging in a fragmented world.

Learn more about Dr. Jean Twenge at www.jeantwenge.com.