Truth Changes Everything

It is clear that God is passionate about justice and righteousness in his Word and in our world. With tens of millions of people in slavery today, human trafficking is one of the darkest evils of our generation. But what can we do as believers? Listen in as Dr. Jeff and Dr. Eddie Byun discuss the evils of trafficking and what response the church can take as a light in the darkness. Dr. Byun is an associate professor of Christian Ministry at Talbot School of Theology. He is also the executive producer of “Save My Seoul,” which is a documentary on sex trafficking in South Korea and author of A Light in Darkness: The Church's Role in Ending Human Trafficking. Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts. 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/

Whether it's something you wrestle with personally or it's a friend who's struggling, suicide has affected all of us and is at the center of the cultural conversation. How do we engage with the culture and rising generation about suicide in a wise and productive way? How can we speak encouragement and truth to individuals who are questioning the worth of their very existence?  Jon Noyes used to be an atheist who thought belief in God was unwarranted and irresponsible. Then, after examining the evidence for Christianity, he was faced with the fact that Jesus is who he says he is, and the Christian worldview tells the true story of reality. Jon has since been passionate about engaging the culture with honest reasons about Christianity, working on staff with Stand to Reason. He has more than ten years of experience in the legal field and earned a master’s degree in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Jon is a founding pastor at Soli Deo Gloria Church and serves on the board for Life Without Limbs and Bible Thinker. Jon is the father of four daughters and the husband of Rheanna, who all live in Ventura County, CA. Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts. 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/

As image-bearers of God, what responsibility do we have to care for his good creation? Is the physical creation ours to exploit, manipulate, and use however we desire? Or do we have a unique calling to care for, cultivate, and steward this beautiful and very good planet we’ve been given?   Xandra Grieme received her bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University and later studied at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. She continued her studies at Victoria University of Wellington, where she completed a master’s degree in Conservation Biology. Her scientific research includes work in parasitology, flow cytometry, and ecological restoration. Xandra is passionate about educating youth on our role as stewards of the natural world as image-bearers of God. Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts. 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/

Who do you say Jesus is? Jesus asks each one of us that question, and there are many wrong answers. Listen in as Jason Jimenez talks about his latest work on progressive Christianity and the importance of knowing who Jesus is and what he has accomplished.  Check out Jason’s latest book, Hijacking Jesus: How Progressive Christians Are Remaking Him and Taking Over His Church. Jason is the founder and president of Stand Strong Ministries. He is a bestselling author and national speaker, specializing in biblical worldview training, family ministry, and church leadership. Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts. 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/

We all know that a proper education for future generations is crucial for the future of our world, but what does a thriving and productive schooling look like? How do we construct an education that informs and builds individuals of character and wisdom? Pano Kanelos is the founding president of the University of Austin and an outspoken advocate for reimagining what higher education looks like. Pano earned his PhD at the University of Chicago before teaching at Standard University, the University of San Diego, and Loyola University. Pano cares deeply that his campus is a place where open inquiry, free speech, and civil discourse are practiced. Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts. 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/

We seem to know someone who has ‘deconstructed’ their faith or is in the process of deconstructing their religious, political, or cultural views. But what does this word mean and how should we respond to someone who is considering deconstruction? Most importantly, how should one react to this movement as a follower of Jesus?  Check out The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond by Alisa Childers & Tim Barnett for more on this subject.  Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts. 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 exactly is a ‘strong woman’? How are women a crucial part of God’s ministry of reconciliation? Our culture has so much to say about what a thriving woman looks like in the 21st century. But have these ideas been shaped by secular ideas, or by a biblical worldview? Sarah Stonestreet, host of the Strong Women Podcast, shares what a strong woman of God looks like and how every woman has a story of real strength. Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts. 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/

How are Christians in the 21st century to “train up a child in the way he should go” (Proverbs 22:6) in this complex social environment? What does it look like to confidently embrace our role as parents as we raise our children? Yvette Hampton, from Schoolhouse Rocked, shares some encouragement and advice on the importance of raising our children well and what this looks like in a homeschooled setting or a public or private school setting. Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts. 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/

How do Christians navigate the volatile conversations and news surrounding politics? Political discourse so often seems filled with brokenness, pessimism, and hopelessness. Karla Dial and Dr. Jeff explore these ideas and unpack what the hope of a biblical worldview offers to politics and how we should remain hopeful in the kingdom of God and King Jesus’ reign. Check out The Stream to find out more about what Karla is doing in covering the latest news from a Christian perspective.  Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts. 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 is understanding marriage and the nature of men and women so crucial? As Dr. Colin Smothers and Dr. Jeff discuss, the Bible begins with a marriage between Adam and Eve, the gospel is explained as a marriage, and history ends with a marriage between the Lamb and the Church, the Bride. If we lack an understanding of marriage, sexuality, and human nature, we will inevitably have trouble understanding the good news of Jesus and the biblical narrative. Check out Dr. Smothers’ book, Male and Female He Created Them: A Study on Gender, Sexuality, & Marriage. Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts. 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/