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Dec 4, 2015 • 51min

CWT 047: Freedom & Flourishing with Hugh Hewitt

In this talk, Hugh Hewitt tackles the topic of freedom – economic, religious, and political, and why he’s hopeful for the future. This talk was recorded at Summit's Adult Conference in 2014. You can purchase the full-length version of this talk on Summit's store here. Hugh Hewitt is the host of the nationally syndicated The Hugh Hewitt Show, author of a dozen books, and a leading conservative thinker. Learn more about Hugh and listen to his show at http://www.hughhewitt.com/.
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Nov 20, 2015 • 54min

CWT 046: ISIS & Islam with Kevin Bywater & Aaron Atwood

Kevin Bywater brings clarity and practical advice for Christians seeking to make sense of Islam, ISIS, and the November 2015 Paris terrorist attacks. Kevin Bywater is the Director and Resident Scholar of the Summit Oxford Study Centre, a study abroad program combining the unique worldview approach of Summit with the academic strengths of Oxford, England. Kevin has been on staff with Summit since 1992. For more from Kevin, visit his website, and for more on Oxford, visit http://www.summitoxford.org/.
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Nov 14, 2015 • 38min

CWT 045: Chronicle of an Undeception with Dr. Michael Bauman

In this lecture from the archives, Dr. Michael Bauman shares the story of his conversion from the liberal atheism of the 1960s to Christianity, and in doing so, builds a powerful and articulate case for conservatism and the Christian worldview that is just as relevant today as it has ever been. This lecture is from Summit's original Lecture Series, a collection of over 150 hours of lectures. Find it on Summit's store here. Dr. Michael Bauman is the scholar-in-residence at Summit Semester and Director of Christian Studies and a professor of Theology and Culture at Hillsdale College. He has published nearly 20 books and served as president of the Evangelical Philosophical Society.
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Nov 5, 2015 • 27min

CWT 044: How Save the Storks Took Flight with Joe Baker & Aaron Atwood

How does an ordinary person do something extraordinary? Joe Baker, the founder of Save the Storks, answers that question and more as he shares the story of how God called him to the pro-life movement. Joe Baker is the founder and president of Save the Storks, a pro-life ministry that partners with pregnancy resource centers across the US to provide sonograms to abortion-minded expectant women. To get involved, find Save the Storks on Facebook and visit their website at http://www.savethestorks.com/.
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Oct 30, 2015 • 32min

CWT 043: God's Crime Scene with J. Warner Wallace & Aaron Atwood

J. Warner Wallace shares the story behind his new book, God's Crime Scene, and unpacks some of the arguments from the book. J. Warner Wallace is both a cold-case detective and a Christian apologist. He's a Summit faculty member and the author of several books, including God's Crime Scene and Cold-Case Christianity. For more information, visit http://www.coldcasechristianity.com/. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit email and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.
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Oct 22, 2015 • 22min

CWT 042: Defending War Room with Eric Smith & Aaron Atwood

The Christian film War Room has received a lot of criticism from Christians, criticism Eric Smith thinks the film doesn't deserve. In this interview, Eric persuasively defends the film. He shares openly about how the film impacted him, and offers some helpful suggestions on how Christians should approach films, books, and other works of art. Eric Smith serves as Summit's Vice President of Programs. He launched and led Summit Semester from 2006 to 2010, and teaches the Bible at Summit’s Colorado Student Conferences and Summit Semester. He holds a Masters of Divinity from Denver Seminary.  
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Oct 16, 2015 • 29min

CWT 041: Making Sense of Faith and Film with Megan Basham & Aaron Atwood

Megan Basham, a film & television critic for WORLD, talks with Aaron about storytelling, the intersection of Christianity and Hollywood, Christian films and filmmakers, as well as sharing how God used a story to draw her to Christ. Megan Basham writes film & television reviews to WORLD's Culture section. She has contributed to TownHall.com, and is the author of Beside Every Great Man: A Woman's Guide to Having It All. You can find her reviews in WORLD, and follow her on Twitter @megbasham.
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Oct 8, 2015 • 28min

CWT 040: Understand the Times, Pt. 2 with Dr. Jeff Myers & Aaron Atwood

Continuing the conversation about Understanding the Times, Dr. Myers and Aaron discuss how to discern which worldview is true. Dr. Myers explains the four tests – the test of reason, the test of the outer world, the test of the inner world, and the test of the real world – and how to use them to identify counterfeit worldviews. You can purchase a copy of Understanding the Times from Summit's store here. Dr. Jeff Myers is Summit's president and an acclaimed communicator. He's authored or co-authored several books, most recently writing the latest edition of Summit's Understanding the Times. Find him on Twitter @drjeffmyers.
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Oct 3, 2015 • 24min

CWT 039: Understand the Times, Pt. 1 with Dr. Jeff Myers & Aaron Atwood

Each person a pattern of ideas that they use to understand their world – a worldview. Dr. Jeff Myers shares the six most influential worldviews and emphasizes why Christians need to understand the world of ideas, as he and Aaron talking about the newly-revised Understanding the Times, Summit's eye-opening guide to worldview. You can purchase a copy of Understanding the Times from Summit's store here. Dr. Jeff Myers is Summit's president and an acclaimed communicator. He's authored or co-authored several books, most recently writing the latest edition of Summit's Understanding the Times. Find him on Twitter @drjeffmyers.
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Sep 24, 2015 • 24min

CWT 038: Words, Meaning, and Culture with John Stonestreet & Aaron Atwood

How do definitions shape our cultural landscape? The meaning of words like "love", "freedom", and even "God" have shifted, and the results are often dangerous. John Stonestreet explains. John Stonestreet is Summit faculty member and President of the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He hosts The Point, a daily radio spotlight, and a co-host of Breakpoint. For more on John, visit ColsonCenter.org. We want to know what you think of Christian Worldview Thinking. Visit http://www.summit.org/podcast to take a quick survey and let us know what you'd like to hear on the podcast!

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