Ideas Have Consequences

Welcome to part 2 of this 2-part series exploring what it means to be human in light of God’s design for us. If you have not listened to part one, we would encourage you to start there.This week, we explore the two most prominent worldviews in the West that are vying for the redefinition of what it means to be human, as featured in The Atlantic’s article “The People Cheering for Humanity’s End” by Adam Kirsch. Anthropocene Anti-Humanism, commonly known as extreme environmentalism and Transhumanism, dangerously distort and diminish the true value of human life. Humans are not a blight on this planet or a biological machine that needs to be mechanically improved; instead, we are made in the image of God with souls and intrinsic value.For those of you who are new, Ideas Have Consequences is a podcast of the Disciple Nations Alliance. Our host is Scott Allen, who's joined by his coworkers Dwight Vogt and Shawn Carson, and our producer is Luke Allen.Website: Disciple Nations AllianceEpisode Landing Page

Christ's birth implicates the immense worth of human life, which must change our thoughts and form our actions toward others. While our culture continues to move further from its Christian roots, how should we live and where can we find encouragement?Website: Disciple Nations AllianceEpisode Landing PageInstagramFacebookYouTube

Naomi Smith was a modern feminist who, following the lead of feminists like Betty Friedan, thought a woman’s value came from the workplace and from being like a man. After having her first child, however, Naomi realized that modern feminism erased the importance and beauty of motherhood and the God-designed differences between men and women. Website: Disciple Nations AllianceEpisode Landing PageInstagramFacebookYouTube

What is God's ultimate aim in creation? Is it to see people from every nation come to a saving faith in Christ? Is it to see new churches planted? Is it to see the hungry fed? These are all important, but they are not God's ultimate aim. They should be viewed as essential "means," not ends. God's ultimate aim is that the knowledge of His glory would fill the earth as the waters cover the seas (Hab. 2:14). To be sure, this ultimate purpose won't be fully realized until Christ returns. But until then, on the basis of His finished work on the cross, Jesus calls us to pray and to work, in His strength, to advance His Kingdom "on earth as it is in heaven" (Matthew 6:10). Not only does God have a comprehensive plan for creation; He has a strategy to advance it. It is an inside-out process of transformation with five specific, sequential steps.Join us as we unpack these practical and applicable steps in today's epsidoe. Website: Disciple Nations AllianceEpisode Landing PageInstagramFacebookYouTube

Our good friend, Gary Brumbelow, was a missionary working with indigenous peoples in Canada, Alaska, and Siberia. Gary saw churches planted and many come to Christ. By traditional missionary standards, his work was successful. But Gary was plagued with a nagging question: “Shouldn’t the Gospel going into a community bring about a change?” What was wrong? Is the Gospel not a powerful change agent? Next, Gary read a book that changed his life and his concept of missions. Listen to this special episode for the complete story!Episode Landing PageWebsite: Disciple Nations AllianceTraining: The Coram Deo Basics CourseBook: Discipling Nations by Darrow Miller

The so-called Respect for Marriage Act threatens the perfectly designed beauty of marriage by putting into law a radically harmful definition that misleads people about the transcendent nature of marriage. In contrast to the harmful consequences that become manifest when something as essential and foundational to society as marriage is redefined, strong marriages recognize and value the way God has created us and our children and create a safe and beautiful family space for the development of children, culture, communities, and nations. Let us boldly stand for marriage and love our neighbors by helping them understand what is lost when they miss out on their Creator's perfect design. Episode Landing PageWebsite: Disciple Nations Alliance

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