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  • Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age w/Brett McCracken
    2025/09/17

    The rapid advance of digital technology is reshaping our world and warping our minds. The onslaught of social media and smartphones has brought an appetite for distraction, an epidemic of loneliness, and increased rates of mental unhealth. For Christians, the digital revolution has profound implications for spiritual formation and mission. How should believers respond to the theological and discipleship challenges of scrolling life?

    Listen in as Dr. Jeff chats with Brett McCracken, who is a senior editor for the Gospel Coalition and the author of The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World, Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community, and co-editor of Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age. He lives with his family in Southern California.

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    49 分
  • Raising Kids with Purpose: Guiding Sons & Daughters Toward Their Calling w/Rhonda Stoppe
    2025/09/09

    As Christian parents, we know the world has no shortage of opinions about how to raise kids—but what does God’s Word say? In this episode, we dive into Rhonda Stoppe’s book Moms Raising Sons to Be Men: Guiding Them Toward Their Purpose and Passion. Drawing from Scripture, real-life stories, and her own journey as a mom, Rhonda encourages parents to focus less on controlling outcomes and more on faithfully walking with Christ as they disciple their children.

    Rhonda Stoppe is a bestselling author, speaker, and mentor with over 30 years of experience guiding women and families. A mother of four and grandmother of 15, she draws on her personal and spiritual journey to help women and parents live with purpose, integrity, and faith. Her books include Moms Raising Sons to Be Men, The M arriage Mentor, and If My Husband Would Change, I’d Be Happy. She also hosts the Old Ladies Know Stuff podcast, sharing biblical wisdom and practical guidance for everyday life.

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    46 分
  • Sacred in the Everyday: God’s Call in Daily Life w/ Brent Waters
    2025/09/02

    Every day, we do commonplace things & interact with ordinary people without giving them much thought. What we need is a theological guide to thinking Christianly about the ordinary nature of everyday life. Leading ethicist Brent Waters shows that the activities & relationships we think of as mundane are actually expressions of love of neighbor that are vitally important to our well-being. We live out the Christian gospel in the contexts that define us & in the routine chores, practices, activities, & social settings that give ordinary life meaning. It is in those contexts that we discover what we were created for, to be, & to become.

    Listen in as Dr. Jeff talks with Brent Waters (DPhil, University of Oxford), who is the Jerre & Mary Joy Stead Professor of Christian Social Ethics at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, where he also directs the Jerre L. & Mary Joy Stead Center for Ethics & Values. He has written, edited, or contributed to many books.

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    46 分
  • In Memory of Dr. James Dobson: Honoring a Legacy of Faith & Family
    2025/08/25

    Aaron Atwood and Dr. Jeff Myers sit down to discuss the life and influence of Dr. James Dobson. Dobson was a Christian psychologist, author, and broadcaster best known as the founder of Focus on the Family. Trained as a child development specialist, he served on the faculty of the University of Southern California School of Medicine before launching his media ministry in 1977. Through radio, books, and speaking, Dr. Dobson became one of the most influential voices in evangelical Christianity, especially on marriage, parenting, and family values. He later founded Family Talk in 2010, continuing his mission to strengthen faith and families.

    More than this, Dr. Dobson has had a significant impact on the lives of countless Christians, as well as on the trajectory of Summit Ministries. We want to honor a man who fought the good fight of faith and truly championed a biblical worldview.

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    33 分
  • Bold & Gracious: Speaking the Truth in Love w/ Frank Turek (Classic Episode)
    2025/08/19

    In this episode, we sit down with Christian apologist Dr. Frank Turek to talk about what it means to represent Christ with both courage and compassion. How can we be fearless in the face of cultural pushback, forthright in speaking truth without compromise, and yet genuinely personable so people feel heard and respected? Frank unpacks practical insights from years of engaging skeptics and training believers, helping us learn how to share our faith with both clarity and kindness.

    Dr. Frank Turek is a dynamic speaker, author, and Christian apologist best known for his book I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist. He is the president of CrossExamined.org, a ministry that equips Christians to defend their faith with confidence and clarity. Frank hosts the I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist TV show and podcast, and he frequently speaks at universities, churches, and conferences around the world. With a background as a former aviator in the U.S. Navy and a doctorate in apologetics, Frank combines sharp reasoning with an engaging, personable style that challenges skeptics and strengthens believers.

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    41 分
  • Beyond the Screen: Arlene Pellicane on Helping Teens Thrive in a Digital World (Classic Episode)
    2025/08/13

    In this episode, we’re joined by author and speaker Arlene Pellicane to discuss her groundbreaking book Screen Kids: 5 Relational Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World. As technology becomes increasingly woven into the fabric of our kids' lives, Arlene offers practical insights and wisdom for parents navigating the digital age. She unpacks five key relational skills every child needs to thrive, skills that help them build meaningful connections, maintain healthy boundaries, and develop emotional resilience despite the lure of screens. If you're a parent looking to equip your children with the tools they need to succeed in today’s tech-saturated world, this conversation is for you.

    Arlene is a speaker, host of the Happy Home podcast, and author of several books, including Parents Rising, Making Marriage Easier, and Screen Kids. Arlene has been featured on popular media outlets and she is the spokesperson for National Marriage Week and has been happily married to her husband, James, for more than 25 years. Arlene earned her BA from Biola University and her master’s in journalism from Regent University. Arlene inspires parents to raise children who are ready for life. As an advocate of delaying smartphones and social media, her three children are living a revolutionary digital life and thriving. Arlene lives with her family in San Diego. To learn more, visit ArlenePellicane.com.

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    39 分
  • Protecting Parental Rights: Combating Gender Ideology & Child Sexualization with Erin Lee
    2025/08/05

    We dive into the critical conversation surrounding parental rights and the growing concerns over gender ideology and the sexualization of our children. As society faces new challenges, it's more important than ever for parents to be informed, empowered, and ready to stand up for the well-being and innocence of their children. Join us as we explore the impact of these issues on today’s youth, discuss practical steps parents can take, and highlight the importance of reclaiming control over the decisions that affect our children’s future.

    Erin Lee is a full-time working Mom of three in Northern Colorado, a proud former Army wife, Writer, Speaker, and the Founder of stopgenderideology.com. Erin has told her story on Fox News, NewsMax, Glenn Beck, the EpochTimes, Libs of TikTok, and the DailyMail UK. She has testified in multiple states for pro-transparency, pro-family involvement legislation and against the gender mutilation of children. She and another family have also filed a federal lawsuit against their school district with former FL Attorney General, Pam Bondi and America First Policy Institute leading their legal team.

    Erin recently contributed to Dr. Miriam Grossman’s new book “Lost in Trans Nation” and can be seen in the upcoming feature documentary “Dysphoria” by Fearless Features. Along with former CO Senator, Kevin Lundberg, Erin has released a documentary film project called “Art Club.”

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    41 分
  • AI, Technology, & Human Development With Shawn Ring
    2025/07/31

    What does it look like for Christians to wisely engage with artificial intelligence? Is there a place in our discipleship to mobilize AI as we spread the good news of Jesus? Is AI a neutral tool that can be leveraged for good, or is it inherently evil or dangerous?

    Dr. Jeff talks about all this and more with Shawn Ring, who is the Founder, CEO, CTO, and President of several technology-based businesses, domestic and international, with 25+ years of experience.

    Shawn Ring has a proven track record in building and scaling high-growth strategies, having led the creation and expansion of national brands and franchise systems, driving startup growth to over $130 million in annual revenue. His expertise extends to Mergers and Acquisitions, where he successfully managed the integration of more than nine technology companies. Shawn has also developed and executed multi-national strategies, including international banking and legal frameworks across Singapore, South Africa, Fiji, and the United States. As the founder of a service-based company, he built operations across 47 states, offering both B2B and B2C services. Shawn holds a BS in Information Technologies and an MBA in International Business and Cross-Cultural Leadership.

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    51 分