Ideas Have Consequences

Find out what it means to use art to shape culture in God-honoring ways with Jeremiah and Mona Enna, whose artistic endeavors in dance and theatre have profoundly influenced Kansas City, Missouri, and beyond for God’s Kingdom. Jeremiah and Mona Enna focus not just on creating "Christian" art but doing art for the broader community with excellence.  They have a deep understanding of the biblical worldview, and it shapes every aspect of their lives and their work. They are true models and examples of what it means to be a “balladeer.”   Episode Landing PageWebsite: Disciple Nations Alliance

We all know we are supposed to love our neighbors, but how can we do that well? Ena Richards, a speaker at the recent DNA Global Forum, breaks down what it means to work for someone’s good and how we can love people into thriving. Ena Richards is the founder of Work 4 A Living, a ministry that has labored to get the unemployed to recognize the significance of their life and work. Through their job and business training, 13,000 people have come to know Christ as their Savior. This is the story of Ena learning to guide people in the journey of discipleship and faithfulness.Website: Disciple Nations AllianceEpisode Landing Page

Listen in to our interview with Jessie Gistand, lead pastor of Grace Bible Church in Hayward, California near San Francisco. Pastor Jessie shares his powerful insights about growing up as a young African American during the Civil Rights and Black Power movements of the 60s. Today, he is a leading voice against Critical Race Theory and Cultural Marxism. We explore the history of the black church in America, and what gave rise to today’s Black Lives Matter movement.For more on critical theories, listen to our episodes: “BLM, CRT, and Uncle Tom II” and “Hijacked Justice with Monique Duson and Krista Bontrager“.Website: Disciple Nations AllianceEpisode Landing Page 

We talk about discipling nations a lot—it is in our name! But what does a discipled nation look like? What makes it different from other countries, communities, and cultures? This week, we discuss real-world examples of discipled nations, and how biblical principles have impacted people for generations after they were first brought into the culture.For more discussions on Discipling Nations and the Kingdom of God, listen to our episode, "The Role Of The Church." and "Why Disciple Nations?"Website: Disciple Nations AllianceEpisode Landing Page New Letter: Sign Up

We understand the concept of discipling people, but what does it mean to disciple nations? God created not just individual people but families and nations as well, and He works in history to bless all the nations of this world. As followers of Jesus, we all have an important part to plan in this providential plan of God. Join us as we begin a series to explore this concept that is so central to the biblical narrative, and discover our part in God’s plan to bless our nation and the nations of the world.For more discussions on Discipling Nations and the Kingdom of God, listen to our episode, “The Role Of The Church.”Episode landing pageWebsite: Disciple Nations Alliance

Marxism sees the world as defined by a struggle between oppressors and oppressed. In Marx's case, he saw the disparity between the rich and the poor and blamed capitalism. Marxism misses the point because its solution does not recognize that evil is in the hearts of every human. Because without God, there is and will never be any good in our world. Today, we react to the documentary "Uncle Tom II" and discuss how Marxism is back on the rise and is infiltrating black communities and steering people, once again, away from God.For more discussions on race, Marxism, and critical theory, listen to our episode, "Hijacked Justice with Monique Duson And Krista Bontrager."Episode landing pageWebsite: Disciple Nations Alliance

Is there room for artists in the Kingdom of God? Today, many Christians only value the arts to the degree that they serve as a means for evangelism. In “A Call for Balladeers,” Darrow Miller argues that artists play an essential role in the church’s mission of discipling the nations. He issues a call to Christian artists everywhere to become “balladeers” by using their work to bear prophetic witness to the beauty, goodness, and truth of God’s reign.Darrow Miller recently spoke about his new book with Randall Flinn, the Founder and Artistic Director of Ad Deum Dance Company. We thought the interview was so good that you would want to listen! Find out more about Darrow's new book at: acallforballadeers.comEpisode landing page: View key quotes and chapter links from this podcast episode here

As “Wokeness” becomes more and more prominent in today’s culture, it becomes harder and harder to know how to respond. Many react by joining in and advocating for “social justice,” failing to understand how that phrase has been redefined in recent years to reflect the postmodern and neo-Marxist “spirit of the age.” Dr. Owen Strachan, author of Christianity and Wokeness, and Provost and Research Professor of Theology at Grace Bible Theological Seminary in Arkansas, joins us this week to talk about the “woke” ideology and how to defend the truth in grace and love with our neighbors.Episode landing pageWebsite: Disciple Nations Alliance

The word “love” is everywhere in society—in the news, movies, and social media. Even t-shirts proudly declare “love not hate.” But what does the word “love” really mean? Is it just a fuzzy feeling? How can we love biblically? Special guest Bob Moffitt, co-founder of Discipling Nations Alliance, joins us this week to discuss love and what it means to love truly.Episode landing pageWebsite: Disciple Nations Alliance

How can music shape the way we see the world? How can a passion for the arts connect to a passion for God? We talk this week with special guest Jenny Jee-El Park to discuss Darrow’s upcoming book, A Call for Balladeers. As a professional musician, Jenny’s love and knowledge of music provide the lens through which she understands the world and strengthens her relationship with God. Art helps us connect with God not only intellectually but also emotionally. Join us to break down the sacred/secular divide and find love and connection in a place you may not expect.To learn more about A Call for Balladeers and discover the relationship between beauty and worship, listen to our last episode: “A Call for Balladeers."Episode landing pageWebsite: Disciple Nations Alliance