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Are religious liberties shrinking in today’s political climate?  How do Christians be faithful in this current cultural moment? How do we respect other opinions without losing our convictions? In this episode of the Impact 360 Institute podcast, Jonathan Morrow interviews Hunter Baker to explore these and other important questions that affect all of us. Hunter Baker, J.D., Ph.D. is a university fellow and associate professor at Union University. He is the author of three books on religion and politics and serves as a research fellow of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. If you enjoyed this podcast clip, make sure to check out the whole conversation with Hunter Baker about Christianity & Politics!

Is it OK to disagree with other people’s deeply held beliefs anymore? Is education really possible if everyone always agrees? As Christians, how can we resist the tyranny of tolerance in today’s culture? In this episode of the Impact 360 Institute podcast Jonathan Morrow, Impact 360 faculty, author, and communicator digs deeper into these and other issues of tolerance in higher education and in our broader culture. Jonathan Morrow (D.Min) is a sought after speaker and teacher who has a gift for explaining challenging topics in ways the rest of us can understand. He is the author of several books including Questioning the Bible and Welcome to College and also contributed articles to the Apologetics Study Bible for Students. He is the Director of Cultural Engagement for Impact 360 Institute where he teaches in the college Gap Year program and high school summer Immersion experience. He has earned master’s degrees in Philosophy of Religion and Theology as well as a Doctorate in Worldview and Culture from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. As the founder of ThinkChristianly.org Jonathan speaks nationally on worldview, apologetics, and culture and is passionate about seeing a new generation of Christ-followers understand what they believe, why they believe it, and why it matters in life. His books have been featured on shows like Family Life Today, Stand to Reason, Breakpoint, Chris Fabry Live, and In the Market with Janet Parshall. He and his wife have been married for 15 years and have three children. Follow him on twitter: @Jonathan_Morrow

Is the idea, “Don’t think just believe Biblical?” How do you test another worldview? How does Christianity give us a perspective on every area of life? What do you do with doubts? What do you do if you are a Christian simply because your family is? How essential is it that we learn the secular worldviews of those around us? Does every worldview outside of Christianity have an idol? What should parents do when trying to raise their children in a Christian worldview? Should students just adopt a Christian worldview simply because it is from the Bible? Those are the important questions we are going to be talking about today in this podcast with Nancy Pearcey,author of Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from Its Cultural Captivity, which was a 2005 ECPA Gold Medallion Award winner, and How Now Shall We Live? (coauthored by Harold Fickett and Chuck Colson), which was a 2000 ECPA Gold Medallion Award winner. Her latest book is Finding Truth: 5 Principles for Unmasking Atheism, Secularism, and Other God Substitutes.

Formerly an agnostic, Pearcey studied under Francis Schaeffer at L'Abri in Switzerland. She earned an MA from Covenant Theological Seminary and pursued further graduate work in History of Philosophy at the Institute for Christian Studies in Toronto. 

Heralded as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual" (The Economist), Pearcey is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Baptist University. She is a fellow of the Discovery Institute and editor-at-large of The Pearcey Report. As founding editor of the radio program BreakPoint, she also coauthored a monthly column with Chuck Colson in Christianity Today. 

Pearcey has contributed to several books and published more than a hundred articles. She has spoken in the US Capitol and the White House; at universities such as Princeton, Stanford, and Dartmouth; to actors in Hollywood and artists in New York City; on NPR and C-SPAN. Her earlier books include The Soul of Science and Saving Leonardo.

Should Christians be tolerant? Is it ever okay to be intolerant? How has the definition of tolerance changed over the years? Does being tolerant mean you have to agree with everyone’s beliefs? How does love fit in with truth and tolerance? And How do we find the balance between loving and being gracious to people, without compromising truth? In this episode of the Impact 360 Institute podcast Jonathan Morrow interviews author, communicator, and professor of Christian Apologetics Sean McDowell. About Today’s Guest: Sean McDowell, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of Apologetics at Biola University. He graduated summa cum laude from Talbot Theological Seminary with a double master's degree in philosophy and theology. He earned his PH.D. in Apologetics and Worldview Studies from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author, co-author, or editor of over fifteen books including Ethix: Being Bold in a Whatever World, Understanding Intelligent Design, the Apologetics Study Bible for Students, Same-Sex Marriage: A Thoughtful Approach to God's Design for Marriage, The Beauty of Intolerance and Is God Just a Human Invention?. Sean was named Educator of the Year for San Juan Capistrano in 2007-08. His apologetics training has received exemplary status from the Association of Christian Schools International. He is a regular guest on various radio and TV shows. In April 2000, Sean married his high school sweetheart, Stephanie. They have three children, Scottie, Shauna, and Shane and live in San Juan Capistrano, California. Visit him online here (http://www.seanmcdowell.org)

What is one thing every young leader should do? How important is it for a leader to be mentored? How important is it for leaders to invest in others? How does a leader create a development culture in your organization? In this episode of the Impact 360 Institute podcast Phil Alsup Interviews Selma Wilson, Vice President of Organizational Development at Life Way Resources. Selma Wilson Selma Wilson serves as Vice President of LifeWay’s Organizational Development Division which includes human resources and leadership development. Prior to this appointment, Selma served four years as Vice President of B&H Publishing Group. She first joined LifeWay's church resources division in 1989 where she served as director of the discipleship and family magazine department, the director of organizational performance in church resources and, as the associate to the vice president of church resources. Additionally, Wilson, along with her husband, Rodney, served as executive editors of HomeLife magazine. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and has completed continuing education courses, with emphases in organizational development and human resource management, at the University of Southern California and Columbia University. She and Rodney have two adult daughters and three grandchildren. If you enjoyed this podcast, check out more resources on leadership! Leadership, Influence, and Authority – An Interview with Mike Duke Using the Pareto Principle to Increase Personal Productivity What To Do When You’ve Messed Up

What is the key to influence? How do leaders have the opportunity to leverage authority? Can that influence help out in the work environment? Can it help extend even into personal lives and values? As a leader, how important is it to have mentors in your life? What is the most important thing in a mentor-mentee relationship? How important is it to have influence/buy-in as a leader as opposed to positional authority? How can a young leader begin building their influence among their peers? Those are some of the important questions we are going to be talking about today in this podcast with Mike Duke retired president and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. During his 19 years with the company, including a five-year tenure as CEO, Duke delivered strong financial results and broadened Walmart’s commitment to lead some of the most pressing social and environmental issues of our time. He has served on the board of directors of The Consumer Goods Forum, the executive committee of Business Roundtable and is on the executive board of Conservation International’s Center for Environmental Leadership in Business. He also serves on the board of advisors for the University of Arkansas and the advisory board of the Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management in Beijing, China. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering. Duke earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1971 and now serves as a member of the institution’s advisory board. If you enjoyed this podcast, check out these great resources for young leaders! How to Leverage Creativity for Greater Influence How to Develop Your Personal Leadership Philosophy Five Key Steps for Planning Anything: Step One-the “Why”

Would you like to launch your son/daughter into college with confidence? Does the college transition stressors reveal new things or already established things in families? What is one guaranteed pain point for parents when transitioning their student to college? How much is too much when texting or calling your student as they start their college experience? Is college simply about graduating? How do you encourage independence in my student? How can I best encourage my student in their college transition? Those are some of the important questions we are going to be talking about today in this podcast with Dr. John Basie, author of the book Your College Launch Story: Six Things Every Parent Must Do. As a leadership and life coach for Gen Y and Gen Z (as well as their parents and employers), he is energized when he can help others identify their strengths and reach the next stage of their potential. Currently, he serve full-time as the Director of the Scholars & Masters programs at Impact 360 Institute, an innovative organization dedicated to influencing culture by creating Christ-centered worldview and leadership opportunities. In addition to that, he the Founder and Principal of Millennial 360, a leadership and career coaching firm for Gen Y and Gen Z members who are seeking to understand their unique, God-given callings in the marketplace. He has been blessed with a fantastic wife, three kids, and three dogs. He holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Christian Education (Erskine College), a M.A. in Philosophy of Religion & Ethics (Biola University), and a Ph.D. in Church-State Studies (Baylor University). Additionally, he holds a number of coaching and assessment credentials. Since 2002 he has been working full-time with college students (as a professor, university dean, and life coach), their parents and their employers. If you enjoyed this podcast, check out these great resources for parents! What Type of College Parent Are You? The Deep Purpose of College Education Parents: Does your teenager own their faith?

How can you leverage your creativity for influence? What does it look like to lead in such a way that encourages the creativity of those around you? What does it take to create an innovative culture in the workplace without it becoming chaos? What do creative really need to keep them motivated? How to manage creatives effectively. Those are the important questions we are going to be talking about today in this podcast with Scott McDaniel, Vice President of the Creative Team at Sony Music Nashville. McDaniel oversees artist imaging, album packaging, photography, design and video production for the label group’s recording imprints: Arista, Columbia and RCA Records. Working with artists such as Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. McDaniel joined Sony in 2008 with over 15 years experience in creating visual art within the music industry. His experience includes art director and producer credits for live concert performance music films, feature length film and music videos. Additionally, he has commissioned over 400 music videos to directors between Country, Rock, Gospel and Christian formats. McDaniel previously served in artist development with EMI Christian Music Label and oversaw the creative services department at ForeFront Records working with artists such as Tobymac, Stacie Orrico and dc Talk. If you enjoyed this podcast, check out these great leadership resources! Mission Drift What To Do When You’ve Messed Up Transformational Coaching

Are miracles really possible? What about the virginal conception of Jesus, is that reasonable to believe? What are the main questions college students are asking? What are the main objections people raise about Christianity? Why are miracles rare? What is the purpose of miracles? Is it reasonable to believe that certain Biblical miracles occurred? Why does it matter that the incarnation happened? How do you use your conversations during Christmas to defend the miracle of the Gospel? In this interview with author and apologist Dr. Frank Turek, we talk about how these types of questions. We will hear Frank Turek’s one practice, discipline, or habit he wish he would have applied sooner in his life. And much more! Don’t miss this episode of the Impact 360 Institute podcast. Dr. Frank Turek is a dynamic speaker and award-winning author or coauthor of four books: “I Don’t have Enough Faith to be an Atheist,” “Stealing From God: Why Atheists Need God to Make Their Case,” “Correct, Not Politically Correct” and “Legislating Morality.” As the President of CrossExamined.org, Frank impacts young and old alike at colleges, high schools and churches with hard yet entertaining evidence for Christianity. Frank also writes a column for Townhall.com and has appeared on many TV and radio programs including: The O’Reilly Factor, Hannity and Colmes, Faith under Fire, Politically Incorrect, The Bible Answerman, and Focus on the Family. He has debated atheist Christopher Hitchens twice. A former Aviator in the U.S. Navy, Frank has a Masters from George Washington University and a Doctorate from Southern Evangelical Seminary. For more by Frank turek check out this video,If God, Why Evil? Check out Frank Turek’s app Cross Examined If you enjoyed this podcast, check out these great resources! Explore The Resurrection The Importance of Gratitude Apologetics and the Next Generation

How do your protect yourself and your organization from mission drift? What practical steps that can you take as an individual and a leader to stay true to your purpose? Is mission drift only specific to nonprofit organizations as it is to for-profit companies? Is there something your organization can do to become immune to mission drift? Do you know what your mission is and are you actively working to prevent drift? Can I apply these preventative principles to my own personal mission? How can you, as a college student, identify your personal mission? Peter Greer is president and CEO of HOPE International, a global nonprofit focused on Christ-centered job creation, savings mobilization, and microenterprise development. Peter was formerly employed by World Relief, serving as a microfinance advisor in Cambodia and managing director of Urwego Community Banking in Rwanda. Peter received his undergraduate education in International Business from Messiah College, completed a Master's Degree in Public Policy from Harvard's Kennedy School and received an honorary doctorate from Erskine College. 

Peter has enthusiastically engaged hundreds of thousands at events like Catalyst, Jubilee, and Passion, addressing subjects such as church engagement in development, international development trends, and microfinance. Peter has written for or been featured in Christianity Today, World Magazine, CNN, Relevant Magazine, Mission Frontiers, and Catalystspace. He is also the author of the book, Mission Drift. Check out Peter Greer’s book, Mission Drift If you enjoyed this podcast, check out these great resources! Explore The Resurrection How To Develop Your Personal Leadership Philosophy Three Important Lessons From the Life of Truett Cathy