Truth Changes Everything

In our ever-changing culture, it can feel overwhelming to understand and defend what God has to say on our identity, gender, and sexuality. What does it look like to follow Jesus faithfully in a society that tells us to follow our hearts and be whatever we want to be? Listen in as Dr. Jeff Myers and Rob Jackson offer sage advice on this topic and more.  Rob Jackson is a licensed counselor with Focus on the Family’s Counseling Services department specializing in calls related to sexuality, marriage and parenting. Jackson has provided counseling services through his private practice since 1991. He offers integrated care that helps people mature and heal spiritually, relationally, psychologically, and behaviorally. To register for Summit Student Conferences, visit: Summit.org/students/ For additional free resources from Summit, go to: Summit.org/resources 

Does it align with reality? Jay Richards walks us through the logical breakdown of gender identity, and what states have helpful (and not helpful!) laws that will actually protect children, and give them a constitutional leg to stand on when the gender identity bubble bursts in a decade. Jay W. Richards, PhD, is director of the DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family and the William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, and a Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute. He is the author or editor of fourteen books, including two New York Times bestsellers, and has appeared on over a thousand radio and television programs. To register for Summit Student Conferences, visit: Summit.org/students/ For additional free resources from Summit, go to: Summit.org/resources 

John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, explores today's complex landscape of gender identity. He emphasizes how societal norms are shifting rapidly, often confusing young people with mixed messages. Stonestreet discusses the vital role of parents in navigating these conversations, advocating for moral courage and open dialogue. He also highlights the influence of modern social justice movements on traditional views of gender and the importance of a biblical perspective in understanding these changes.

In 1980, the 42-year old father, husband, and corporate executive Walt was diagnosed with "gender dysphoria, underwent gender reassignment surgery, and lived as a woman for 8 years. Through an encounter with Jesus Christ and the support of a loving church, Walt got his life back (“detransitioned”) and has been restored for over 30 years. But Walt isn't the only one who's experienced this, and the numbers have skyrocketed in our modern age. Walt shares about safeguarding children from experimental intervention, and how we should be willing to dig into the true trauma and mental health issues that are causing disorder in children's sense of identity. Want to be better equipped with a Biblical Worldview? Check out summit.org! For more from Dr. Jeff on YouTube visit http://bit.ly/3flbj2j  For more resources from Summit Ministries visit their Resource Library at www.summit.org/resources/

Too many boys are turning to virtual worlds of television, video games, digital media, and the internet to find realms they can conquer and areas where they can excel. The result of this virtual conquest is often apathy, apparent rebellion, or outright resistance to real-world challenge. How can a biblical worldview speak to this issue and offer young men a flourishing vision for their future?  Today’s guest is Mark Hancock, who is the CEO of Trail Life. Mark began his career founding a national advertising agency and running it for fifteen years. His conversion to Christ led him into ministry as a Youth and College Pastor, Associate Pastor, Homeless Ministry Director and Global Event Director for an international ministry, organizing events on five continents. He holds two Masters Degrees in the Mental Health Counseling field, having spent several years in private practice, and has taught at secular and Christian colleges. Mark has been a guest on numerous radio and television programs including: Fox Nation's Starnes Country, Family Life Radio, Focus on the Family, and James Dobson's Family Talk Program. In 2017, Mark was named to the American Family Association's '40 Faithful'. An author, award-winning writer, and conference speaker, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of Trail Life USA and lives near Greenville, SC with his wife of over 30 years. They  have two sons. Want to be better equipped with a Biblical Worldview? Check out summit.org! For more from Dr. Jeff on YouTube visit http://bit.ly/3flbj2j  For more resources from Summit Ministries visit their Resource Library at www.summit.org/resources/

Why do so many young Christians feel like their faith is just another item on a crowded to-do list? Why does boredom creep in when it comes to something as life-changing as a relationship with God? Recent studies show a surprising shift—Gen Z men are now more likely than women to identify as religious, flipping a generational trend. But what does that really mean? As culture moves faster and attention spans shrink, many in Gen Z are craving something deeper, more meaningful, more real. In this episode, we’re asking the big questions—about faith, purpose, identity, and how to actually think well in a reactive world. Today’s guest is Ryan Pauly. Ryan is the Founder and President of Think Well, the Director of Immersive Experiences at MAVEN, and an Adjunct Professor of Theology and Apologetics at Biola University. He has been working with junior high, high school, and college students for over a decade as a missionary, school teacher, speaker, and apologist. Want to be better equipped with a Biblical Worldview? Check out summit.org! For more from Dr. Jeff on YouTube visit http://bit.ly/3flbj2j  For more resources from Summit Ministries visit their Resource Library at www.summit.org/resources/

A gritty detective graphic novel that reveals a Biblical worldview? Cold-case detective J. Warner Wallace explains the power of story--and how a riveting story of who we value, and what cases a detective might think are worthwhile, reveals a worldview. Wallace explains how good storytelling isn't a sanitized, easy thing, because a true worldview isn't either! J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline-featured cold-case detective, speaker, senior fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, and adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology (Biola University), Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. He is the best-selling author of multiple books, including Cold-Case Christianity and Case Files Vol. I: Murder and Meaning. Want to be better equipped with a Biblical Worldview? Check out summit.org! For more from Dr. Jeff on YouTube visit http://bit.ly/3flbj2j  For more resources from Summit Ministries visit their Resource Library at www.summit.org/resources/

What if the chaos is the setup for God to do something amazing? Tune in as Kirk Cameron and Dr Jeff talk about the ways God is working--and the very practical steps you can take to start an impact that may be bigger than you know! Our guest today is Kirk Cameron. Kirk is known by millions as “Mike Seaver” from the 1980’s sit-com Growing Pains. Since then, Kirk starred in Fireproof - the #1 inspirational movie of the year and inspired the best-selling book The Love Dare as well as the Left Behind movies. Recently, he has been featured in the press, talking about his “American Campfire Revival” livestream, events, and podcast, urging the family of faith to return to the principles that will help restore America. Kirk authored the children’s book As You Grow which teaches Biblical principles and his latest book, America’s Spiritual Comeback, is what we’ll be discussing today. Want to be better equipped with a Biblical Worldview? Check out summit.org! For more from Dr. Jeff on YouTube visit http://bit.ly/3flbj2j  For more resources from Summit Ministries visit their Resource Library at www.summit.org/resources/

If you hate reading Leviticus, think again! Mark Gerson shares his perspective on how the Torah can teach us more about how to live our lives–and how the very rules that confuse us lead to our happiness and flourishing! Tune in to this interesting conversation about the Bible from a Jewish view! Dr. Jeff and Mark discuss his work from his latest book, God Was Right: How Modern Social Science Proves the Torah Is True. Please note that the Truth Changes Everything Podcast seeks to facilitate open conversation, which includes views we may not necessarily agree with. We encourage our listeners to hear new ideas, but also to examine them against a biblical Christian worldview, with sound exegetical principles. Want to be better equipped with a Biblical Worldview? Check out summit.org! For more from Dr. Jeff on YouTube visit http://bit.ly/3flbj2j  For more resources from Summit Ministries visit their Resource Library at www.summit.org/resources/

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Roger Erdvig, a leading voice in biblical worldview education, and Dr. Maggie Pope, a seasoned educational leader, share their insights on teaching truth effectively. They explore how to empower young minds through critical thinking and meaningful dialogue. Listeners will learn about integrating faith with subjects like math and science, the crucial role of parental involvement, and approaches to nurture children's emotional and spiritual growth, all rooted in a biblical perspective.