Ideas Have Consequences

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

The art we consume, including music, films, and literature, changes us in profound ways. Where are the artists who speak Godly truth through their art, the balladeers that disciple the nations through their respective mediums? In this episode, we discuss Darrow’s upcoming book, A Call for Balladeers: Pursuing Art and Beauty for the Discipling of Nations, as well as the Trinitarian connection of truth, goodness, and beauty and how artists are responsible for sharing these to promote the kingdom of God.Episode landing pageWebsite: Disciple Nations Alliance

Vishal Mangalwadi, India's foremost Christian intellectual and author of several influential works, dives into powerful discussions about biblical truth's impact on society. He shares insights from his recent interview with Jordan Peterson and their upcoming documentary on the Bible's historical significance. Mangalwadi emphasizes how a Christian worldview can reshape cultural foundations and critiques the current withdrawal from these essential truths. He also reflects on the church's mission to disciple nations and the transformative potential of embracing biblical principles.

Beauty can be associated with skin-deep attractiveness, but God's beauty, the beauty of love, humility, and forgiveness, is far more powerful and can never be exhausted. Creation is saturated with God's character and His beauty. This should affect our worship, but does it? Do we have a theology of beauty? Zach Dasher, media producer and nephew of Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson, joins us today to explain how important beauty is, why people are so hungry for it, and how we can respond to that hunger.View chapters, quotes, and the transcript for this episodeWebsite: Disciple Nations Alliance

Tragically, much of the evangelical church is beset by a false and destructive way of thinking called “the sacred-secular divide,” which sees reality as divided between two realms: The sacred and secular. The “sacred” deals with topics like church, salvation, heaven, and personal holiness. The “secular” covers basically everything else. According to this way of thinking, Jesus is Lord over the sacred realm, but not the secular realm, which is fallen, satanic, and destined for destruction. Likewise, the Bible applies to sacred topics but not to secular topics. In this episode, Christian Overman, author of Eliminating the Sacred/Secular Divide, joins us to discuss the tragic consequences of this false belief system for the church and the broader society. Most importantly, we discuss how to break down this false divide and honor Jesus as Lord over all! Episode Landing Page: Visit NowWebsite: Disciple Nations Alliance