How do we as Christians navigate ideas like intersectionality and critical theory? How do we navigate issues like sex, race, and gender in this current moment? How can parents and students have good conversations about sex and gender with their friends? What does discipleship look like for those with same-sex attraction? What does biblical friendship and family look like? This week on the podcast we've got part 2 of our conversation with our friend Christopher Yuan. Join us this week as we answer these questions and talk about the value of asking good questions and being a good listener, a biblical view of singleness, how to engage with others in a gospel-centered way, and more! Dr. Christopher Yuan has taught the Bible at Moody Bible Institute for over ten years and his speaking ministry on faith and sexuality has reached five continents. He speaks at conferences, on college campuses, and in churches. He has co-authored with his mother their memoir, Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son’s Journey to God, A Broken Mother’s Search for Hope (100,000 copies sold and now in seven languages). He is also the author of Giving a Voice to the Voiceless. Christopher graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 2005, Wheaton College Graduate School in 2007 with a Master of Arts in Biblical Exegesis and received his doctorate of ministry in 2014 from Bethel Seminary. Dr. Yuan’s newest book is Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story. Find out more about Impact 360 Institute's programs and resources, visit impact360.org.

What is God’s design for sexuality? What is “holiness”? And is there such thing as “holy” sexuality? Can you be a gay Christian? In our world and culture, there's a lot of confusion around the topic of sex. But what is God's design for sexuality? In this episode of the podcast, Jonathan sits down for part 1 of a two-part conversation with our friend Christopher Yuan. In part 1, Jonathan and Christopher talk about understanding humanity through the lens of Scripture, the difference between temptation and desire, why it's important to read Jesus' teachings in context, and whether or not the biblical view of sexuality leads to "bad fruit." Join us this week and learn about how to understand sexuality in light of the gospel, and how God's design is good news for everyone. Dr. Christopher Yuan has taught the Bible at Moody Bible Institute for over ten years and his speaking ministry on faith and sexuality has reached five continents. He speaks at conferences, on college campuses, and in churches. He has co-authored with his mother their memoir, Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son’s Journey to God, A Broken Mother’s Search for Hope (100,000 copies sold and now in seven languages). He is also the author of Giving a Voice to the Voiceless. Christopher graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 2005, Wheaton College Graduate School in 2007 with a Master of Arts in Biblical Exegesis and received his doctorate of ministry in 2014 from Bethel Seminary. Dr. Yuan’s newest book is Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story. Join us again next time for part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Yuan!

Everything that's seen is a result of the unseen. What does it mean to lead with "A Quiet Strength"? Today on a very special episode of the podcast, we're talking with Impact 360 Institute cofounder Trudy Cathy White about her new book, A Quiet Strength: The Life and Legacy of Jeanette M. Cathy. In her new book, Trudy tells the story of the real heart and soul of the Cathy family, her mother Jeanette. Join us as we talk about the amazing legacy of Jeanette Cathy, how to leverage your influence from behind the scenes, the importance of building your foundation on biblical principles, why you need to understand your "why", passing down values to your children, what it means to lead with a quiet strength, and more. Trudy Cathy White is a native Georgian and the only daughter of Jeanette and S. Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-A. She’s an ambassador for the family business and has held various roles within Chick-fil-A, including that of a restaurant operator at just 19 years-old. She and her husband John served as missionaries in Brazil and co-founded Lifeshape and Impact 360 Institute. She served as Director of Winshape Camps for Girls from 2003-2017. She’s a speaker and the author of several books, including Climb Every Mountain and the one we’re talking about today, A Quiet Strength. She’s a dedicated wife, mother of 4, and grandmother of 15. She is fueled by her passion to be intentional with her influence. You can buy the new book and connect with Trudy online at trudycathywhite.com. To help your family grow in their faith, visit impact360.org to find out more about our experiences and online resources.

Do you ever get nervous to talk about your faith with friends or family members? Does the thought of talking about different views of morality, sexuality, religion, or the Bible make you nervous? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Many Christians have trouble sharing their faith. But it’s actually much easier than you might think! Today on the podcast, Jonathan sits down with Greg Koukl, the author of the newly released Tactics, 10th Anniversary Edition to talk about building a game plan for sharing your faith and having spiritual conversations. Join us this week as Jonathan and Greg talk about how to answer tough challenges to the Christian faith, how to ask good questions in spiritual conversations, how to disagree with someone while still respecting them, and how to use practical tactics to talk about your faith. Greg Koukl is the founder and president of Stand to Reason, and the author of several books including The Story of Reality, Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air, and the new Tactics, 10th Anniversary Edition: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Faith. Greg holds M.A. degrees in both apologetics and philosophy, and has spoken on more than 80 university campuses. He is an adjunct professor in the graduate program of Christian apologetics at Biola University and has hosted his own radio talk show for over 30 years. You can listen to Greg’s show and find more of his resources online at str.org.

What can science teach us about God? How can Christians have better conversations about faith and science, and what are the things that we need to be aware of in the faith and science conversation? Is there powerful evidence for a Creator in the natural sciences? It's been said that God has two books: the Bible, and nature (or, special revelation, and general revelation). Today on the podcast, we're talking about what that second "book" can teach us about God. What has God revealed to us through the world around us? Jonathan talked to Melissa Cain Travis, professor and author of the book Science and the Mind of the Maker: What the Conversation Between Faith and Science Reveals About God. Join us this week as we answer these questions and discuss the fine tuning of the universe, powerful evidence that points to a Creator, how Christians can talk well about faith and science, and even how mathematics fits into the equation (get it?). Melissa Cain Travis is a professor of apologetics at Houston Baptist University, a contributing writer for Christian Research Journal, and a homeschooling mom. She is dedicated to exploring the science, theology, and philosophy behind the origins debate, and is the author of several books including the Young Defenders Apologetics Storybook series, and the book we’re discussing today, Science and the Mind of the Maker. You can visit Melissa online at melissatravis.com and follow her on Twitter @MCainTravis.

Why do we need to defend our faith? How do we go about defending our faith in the culture that we live in? And when we do, how do we do apologetics "at the cross"? How do we make much of Jesus when defending our faith? On this episode of the podcast, Jonathan sits down with Dr. Josh Chatraw to discuss his excellent book Apologetics at the Cross: An Introduction for Christian Witness. Josh and Jonathan talk about these important questions and more as they discuss the importance of apologetics, why apologetics is sometimes misunderstood, how to strike the balance between humility and telling the truth, what we can learn about apologetics from the church fathers, the toughest question for Christians to answer today, encouraging trends in the church, and more. Dr. Josh Chatraw is executive director of the Center for Public Christianity, lead teacher for New City Fellows, and theologian-in-residence at Holy Trinity Anglican Church – all based in Raleigh, NC. His writing and speaking focuses on public theology, apologetics, and culture. He has written and edited several books including, Apologetics at the Cross, Cultural Engagement,  Truth Matters, Truth in a Culture of Doubt, and the forthcoming Telling a Better Story and The History of Apologetics. You can find out more about Josh and his ministry at newcityfellows.org. Learn more about the work of Impact 360 Institute at impact360.org.

How does the idea of "scientism" undermine a biblical worldview? Can science and faith actually work together? Is the church anti-science? What is the difference between "science" and "scientism"? And how should Christians respond when bad ideas take root in our culture? Dallas Willard wrote that "the idea that knowledge, and of course reality, is limited to the world of the natural sciences is the single most destructive idea on the stage of life today." There's no question that science is king in our culture. But many have moved past a healthy respect for the natural sciences to a rigid adherence to scientism, a worldview that actually undermines real science and marginalizes faith and morality. In this episode of the podcast, Jonathan sits down with Dr. J.P. Moreland, author of Scientism and Secularism: Learning to Respond to a Dangerous Ideology. Dr. Moreland talks with Jonathan about these questions and discuss why it's important to understand the worldview of scientism, how scientism is self-refuting, how scientism has allowed bad ideas about tolerance to take root in our culture, and how the church can respond in a non-defensive and winsome way. Dr. JP Moreland is a distinguished professor of philosophy at Biola University and director of the Eidos Christian Center. With degrees in philosophy, theology, and chemistry, Dr. Moreland has taught theology and philosophy at several schools across the US, and authored numerous books including The Soul: How We Know It's Real and Why It Matters, Theistic Evolution: A Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Critique , Love Your God with All Your Mind, and the book we talked about today, Scientism and Secularism: Learning to Respond to a Dangerous Ideology. You can find Dr. Moreland online at jpmoreland.com.

What does it mean to be an "American Christian"? How does Christianity relate to politics? In an age where public discourse is so toxic, should Christians avoid politics altogether? Should Christians just preach the gospel and leave politics alone? In the United States, we're just months away from an election year. There's no question that in 2019 our public discourse can be really toxic, and it's becoming increasingly difficult to be faithfully Christian in the political realm in a secular age. It's likely that in a topic that's loaded with hot-button issues, you've had some of the same questions listed above. So what do we do about this? In this episode of the podcast, Jonathan is joined by Dr. Bruce Ashford, author of the new book Letters to an American Christian. They'll answers these questions, as well as discuss how Christianity speaks to various hot-button issues, whether some issues are more important than others, what it means to balance patriotism with the fact that we are Kingdom citizens, Scriptural passages that help us build a solid theology of political engagement, and how the Bible helps us speak a good word into a difficult moment in American politics. Dr. Bruce Ashford is Provost and Dean of Faculty at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary where he also serves as Professor of Theology and Culture. He is a Senior Fellow in Public Theology at the Kirby Laing Institute for Christian Ethics, and a Research Fellow at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He is the author of several books including *Letters to an American Christian*, One Nation Under God: A Christian Hope for American Politics, and Every Square Inch: An Introduction to Cultural Engagement for Christians. You can find more resources from Dr. Ashford online at BruceAshford.net, and follow him on Twitter here.

How should Christians think about near-death experiences? What is a near-death experience, and is there any evidence that people actually experience them? Are near-death experience evidence for the afterlife? How are the questions of the afterlife informed by what we believe about the biggest questions of life? In this episode of the podcast, Jonathan is joined by Dr. Gary Habermas to discuss near-death experiences and why it's important for Christians to think clearly about them. Jonathan and Dr. Habermas answer these questions and discuss topics like the "intermediate state", how near-death experiences aren't simply secondhand stories, why near-death experiences can give us confidence in the afterlife, and Dr. Habermas' compelling evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. Dr. Gary Habermas is the Distinguished Research Professor of Apologetics and Philosophy at Liberty University School of Divinity. Dr. Habermas has written or edited over 43 books, including Beyond Death: Exploring the Evidence for Immorality, The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus, The Historical Jesus: Ancient Evidence for the Life of Christ, and In Defense of Miracles: A Comprehensive Case for God's Action in History. You can find more resources and information from Dr. Habermas online at garyhabermas.com. Learn more about the work of Impact 360 Institute at impact360.org.

Why should Christians care about ethics? What are the proper roles of ethics and moral reasoning in the Christian life? Is there a "common morality" that everyone shares? Can we use the Bible as a source for moral reasoning? And even if we can, was Jesus just a product of His time? Has morality "evolved"? Today on the podcast, Jonathan is joined by professor and ethicist Dr. C. Ben Mitchell to discuss the role of ethics in the Christian life. Join us as we answer these questions and discuss the state of ethics and moral reasoning in our culture today, foundational truths from the Bible that inform our morality, why Christians appeal to Jesus as the ultimate authority on ethics, and speak to ethical issues such as immigration and end of life issues. Dr. C. Ben Mitchell is the Graves Chair of moral philosophy at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. He is the editor of Ethics & Medicine: an International Journal of Bioethics, a Senior Fellow at The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity, and a Research Fellows with the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. Dr. Mitchell is the author of several books including Does God Need Our Help?: Cloning, Assisted Suicide, & Other Challenges, and the one we discussed today, Ethics and Moral Reasoning: A Student’s Guide. Learn more about the work of Impact 360 Institute at impact360.org.