Christian Worldview Thinking

Dr. Al Mohler talks about his new book, We Cannot Be Silent, sharing how he believes Christians should response to homosexuality, transgenderism, and other moral challenges. Dr. Al Mohler is the president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is the host of The Briefing and Thinking in Public. He blogs regularly about current issues at www.albertmohler.com, and is the author of We Cannot Be Silent: Speaking Truth to a Culture Redefining Sex, Marriage, and the Very Meaning of Right and Wrong, Culture Shift: Engaging Current Issues with Timeless Truth, Desire & Deceit: The Real Cost of the New Sexual Tolerance, as well as several others.

The conversation with Virginia Prodan continues this week, as she and Aaron discuss life under communism, America, and understanding God's plan. Virginia Prodan is an international human rights attorney and an Allied Attorney with the Alliance Defending Freedom. She's the author of Saving My Assassin, a memoir, and speaks around the nation. While in Romania, she was kidnapped, beaten, tortured, placed under house arrest, and nearly executed, all for her faith and activism. For more information, visit http://www.virginiaprodanbooks.com.

Virginia Prodan was a Christian lawyer fighting for religious liberty in Communist Romanian. Don't miss her incredible story — including how she lead the man sent to kill her to Christ — in this week's podcast. Virginia Prodan is an international human rights attorney and an Allied Attorney with the Alliance Defending Freedom. She's the author of Saving My Assassin, a memoir, and speaks around the nation. While in Romania, she was kidnapped, beaten, tortured, placed under house arrest, and nearly executed, all for her faith and activism. For more information, visit http://www.virginiaprodanbooks.com.

Glenn Stanton explains his take on the transgender controversy, addressing bathrooms, children, gender dysphoria, and more. Glenn recently wrote an article for The Federalist on President Obama's new transgender school policy — read it here. Glenn T. Stanton speaks at universities and churches around the world on gender and sexuality, and is the Director for Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family. He has authored or contributed to several books, including The Rings Makes All The Difference and his latest, Loving My (LGBT) Neighbor. His work can be found at the Focus Findings section on Focus on the Family's website. For more on Glenn, see http://glenntstanton.com/.

Ryan Dobson talks parenting, tips for beginning ministry, and building a platform of influence in this wide-ranging interview. Other topics include his favorite Family Talk interviews, counseling, and who he thinks will lead the next generation of culture-shaping Christian leaders. Don't miss the first part of this interview, as Ryan shares the story of his recent decision to leave Family Talk, where he co-hosted with his father Dr. James Dobson, to spend more time with his family and pursue new ministry opportunities. Ryan Dobson is a well known speaker and author. He served at Family Talk with his father, psychologist Dr. James C. Dobson, for six years. In addition, he's spoken at Summit's Student Conferences for years. Ryan currently lives in Colorado with his wife and their two children. For more from Ryan, visit his website: http://www.jamesryandobson.com/

Ryan Dobson shares the story of his recent decision to leave Family Talk, where he co-hosted with his father Dr. James Dobson, to spend more time with his family and pursue new ministry opportunities. Ryan and Aaron talk through the decision making process, and explore what Ryan has learned through his season of transition. Make sure to hear the second part of the interview, as Ryan and Aaron talk about parenting, tips for beginning ministry, and building a platform of influence. Ryan Dobson is a well known speaker and author. He served at Family Talk with his father, psychologist Dr. James C. Dobson, for six years. In addition, he's spoken at Summit's Student Conferences for years. Ryan currently lives in Colorado with his wife and their two children. For more from Ryan, visit his website: http://www.jamesryandobson.com/  

Eric Smith shares practical advice for biblical decision making, explaining a process Christians can use to make major life decisions, like which college to attend, who to marry, and which career to pursue. Eric Smith serves as Summit's Vice President of Programs. He launched and led Summit Semester from 2006 to 2010, and teaches the Bible at Summit’s Colorado Student Conferences and Summit Semester. He holds a Masters of Divinity from Denver Seminary.

Jason Jimenez shares insights from his 15+ years of ministry experience, explaining the changes and shifts that he’s seen in youth ministry and ways that ministers, both young and old, can fight burnout and stay true. Jason Jimenez is a pastor, apologist, and nation speaker who has ministered to families for over fifteen years. Jason is the author of The Raging War of Ideas and coauthored The Bible’s Answers to 100 of Life’s Biggest Questions with Dr. Norman Geisler and the upcoming Stand Strong America with Alex McFarland. Jason & Alex also co-hosts the NRB Network show Viral Truth. Jason and his wife live in Charlotte, NC with their four beautiful children. For information on Jason, visit http://www.standstrongministries.org/.

J. Warner Wallace defines and explains the difference between objective and subjective truth. J. Warner Wallace is both a cold-case detective and a Christian apologist. He's a Summit faculty member and the author of several books, including God's Crime Scene and Cold-Case Christianity. For more information, visit http://www.coldcasechristianity.com/.

Should Christians engage with culture? If so, how? John Stonestreet tackles those questions in this lecture recorded last summer at Summit's California student conference. John Stonestreet is Summit faculty member and President of The Chuck Colson Center. He hosts The Point, a daily radio spotlight, and a co-host of Breakpoint. For more on John, visit ColsonCenter.org.

AXIS co-founder David Eaton explains the process of translating culture for parents, teachers, and students, helping Christians think critically about pop culture. David Eaton is the CEO and co-founder of AXIS. David founded Axis because of his passion to see the good news about Jesus transform students, families, culture, and the beautiful-but-broken world that we live in! David received his degree in engineering from LeTourneau University. For more on AXIS and David, visit AXIS.org.

If abortion is banned, should women who have abortions be prosecuted? Scott Klusendorf answers the question quickly and logically. Get the details for Oklahoma Wesleyan University's Pro-life Training and Applied Bioethics course here. Learn pro-life apologetics from Scott Klusendorf this summer at a Summit Student Conference. Get the details here. Scott Klusendorf is the Founder and President of Life Training Institute and the author of several books including The Case For Life. He is considered one of the foremost apologists on the subject of abortion. The goal of his organization is to challenge and equip pro-life advocates to persuasively defend their views in the public square. 

How do we equip our children to handle challenging questions? Author and apologist Natasha Crain offers answers for parents from her book, Keeping Your Kids On God's Side. Listen to first part of this interview with Natasha here. Natasha Crain is the author of Keeping Your Kids On God's Side: 40 Conversations to Help Them Build Lasting Faith. She lives with her husband and three children in Southern California. For more on Natasha, and to read her blog, visit http://christianmomthoughts.com/.

What does it take for our children to follow Christ in a hostile world? Author and apologist Natasha Crain speaks directly to parents in this week's interview, sharing practical advice on empowering kids to stand strong in their faith. Listen next week for the second part of our interview with Natasha. Natasha Crain is the author of Keeping Your Kids On God's Side: 40 Conversations to Help Them Build Lasting Faith. She lives with her husband and three children in Southern California. For more on Natasha, and to read her blog, visit http://christianmomthoughts.com/.

In this lecture from Summit's archive, Dr. Frank Beckwith uses philosophy to unpack the nature and existence of God. Dr. Frank Beckwith is professor of Philosophy and Jurisprudence at Baylor University. Dr. Beckwith has authored or edited over 15 books, including Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft and Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air.

Dr. Gary Habermas responds to skeptics' common arguments against the resurrection. Visit summit.org/ebook for a free download of Dr. Habermas's ebook Evidence for the Historical Jesus: Is the Jesus of History the Christ of Faith?. Dr. Gary Habermas has penned dozens of books and over a hundred articles. He has given over 1500 lectures in universities, seminaries, and colleges all over the world and is 'Distinguished Research Professor and Chair' in the Department of Philosophy and Theology at Liberty University, where he has taught for 30 years. For more on Dr. Habermas, visit his website at http://garyhabermas.com/.

In this lecture, Dr. Gary Habermas shares his "Minimal Facts" approach to defending the resurrection, an argument that uses premises that even skeptics would concede as reasonable to build a decisive case for the resurrection. Dr. Gary Habermas has penned dozens of books and over a hundred articles. He has given over 1500 lectures in universities, seminaries, and colleges all over the world and is 'Distinguished Research Professor and Chair' in the Department of Philosophy and Theology at Liberty University, where he has taught for 30 years. For more on Dr. Habermas, visit his website at http://garyhabermas.com/.

In this episode, Aaron talks with Greg Summers, a Career Direct consultant, about career choice and design, explaining how parents and students can make wise decisions about college and vocation. Greg Summers is a youth pastor and a Career Direct Network Leader and Consultant. He's worked with hundreds of parents and students, helping them understand how God has uniquely designed them for their specific callings. For more on Career Direct, visit http://www.summitcareerdirect.com/.

In the aftermath of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's death, Alliance Defending Freedom's Dr. Jeffrey Ventrella shares his perspective on Scalia's life, judicial legacy, and the future of the Supreme Court. Jeffery J. Ventrella, J.D., Ph.D., serves as senior counsel and senior vice president of Student Training and Development for Alliance Defending Freedom. He is a member of the state bar of Idaho, and is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He heads the ADF Blackstone Legal Fellowship and also leads the Alliance Defending Freedom Collegiate Academy. He speaks on religious liberty at Summit's Student Conferences. For more information, visit http://www.adflegal.org/.

Dr. Carol M. Swain shares her story of rising from poverty to academia, and the challenges she's faced for her faith. Dr. Carol M. Swain is the Professor of Political Science and Professor of Law at Vanderbilt University. She is a widely recognized expert on campaign and elections, racial politics, immigration reform, and religious liberty. She is also the author of the highly acclaimed book Black Faces, Black Interests: The Representation of African Americans in Congress, as well as Be the People: A Call to Reclaim America's Faith and Promise, Debating Immigration, and more.