Ask us anything: The Pope, Christian nationalism, & sharia law unpacked

On this special Q&A episode of the Denison Forum Podcast, host Mark Turman is joined by Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Ryan Denison to answer your questions on some of today’s most pressing faith topics. They explore the role of the Pope, Christian nationalism, and the popular Chosen TV series and offer practical insights on what it means to live redemptively in today’s world. 

You’ll also hear thoughtful discussion on the government’s role in social responsibility, Christian beliefs about communion, and how Christians should understand sharia law. Join us for a conversation to help you navigate today’s issues with biblical truth and Christ-centered wisdom.

Topics

• (01:47): Questions about the new Pope
• (07:56): Understanding canonical law
• (09:50): The Lord's Supper: different perspectives
• (18:38): Personal stories and faith journeys
• (28:24): The role of the Holy Spirit in daily life
• (31:01): Surrendering to God's will
• (32:47): Living redemptively
• (41:28): Understanding sharia law
• (50:17): Christian nationalism explained
• (56:53): The role of government in Christian mission

Resources

• Ask Us Anything: info@denisonforum.org
• American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church: A conversation with Andrew L. Whitehead
• House plans to impeach the president: Why I am a Christian patriot but not a Christian nationalist
• The eye-opening success of “Christmas with The Chosen” shows how God does “impossible math”
• Should we fear radical Islam?
• A city on a hill cannot be hidden • Denison Forum
• How has Denison Forum impacted your faith?
• Subscribe to The Daily Article by Dr. Jim Denison

About Dr. Jim Denison

Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening.

About Dr. Ryan Denison

Ryan Denison, PhD, is the Senior Editor for Theology at Denison Forum. Ryan writes The Daily Article every Friday and contributes writing and research to many of the ministry’s productions. He holds a PhD in church history from BH Carroll Theological Institute after having earned his MDiv at Truett Seminary. He’s authored The Path to Purpose, What Are My Spiritual Gifts?, How to Bless God by Blessing Others, 7 Deadly Sins, and coauthored Sacred Sexuality: Reclaiming God’s Design and Who Am I? What the Bible Says About Identity and Why it Matters and has contributed writing or research to every Denison Forum book.

About Dr. Mark Turman

Mark Turman, DMin, serves as the Executive Director of Denison Forum, where he leads with a passion for equipping believers to navigate today’s complex culture with biblical truth. He is best known as the host of The Denison Forum Podcast and the lead pastor of the Possum Kingdom Chapel, the in-person congregation of Denison Ministries.

Dr. Turman is the coauthor of Sacred Sexuality: Reclaiming God’s Design and Who Am I? What the Bible Says About Identity and Why it Matters. He earned his undergraduate degree from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, and received his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He later completed his Doctor of Ministry at George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University in Waco.

Before joining Denison Forum, Mark served as a pastor for 35 years, including 25 years as the founding pastor of Crosspoint Church in McKinney, Texas.

Mark and his high school sweetheart, Judi, married in 1986. They are proud parents of two adult children and grandparents to three grandchildren.

About Denison Forum

Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.