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The human soul has a built-in yearning for joy and beauty and all good things. But that craving for life is so easily lost in the pace and demands of modern life. Join Dr. Jeff and New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge as they discuss the tools you need to follow Jesus' path of supernatural resilience.
Between false promises of ease and comfort on one side and the sheer busyness and stress of daily life on the other, people today are facing a shortage of peace, happiness, and strength. In John’s latest book, Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times, he reveals a path toward genuine recovery and resilience through Jesus himself.
For more resources from Summit Ministries, visit our Resource Library at www.Summit.org/Resources.
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What is the place and importance of apologetics for the follower of Jesus? Do we need answers for the hope of the gospel if skeptics ask? And how much of a priority is it that we respond with gentleness and respect?
Ben Shaw, president of Core Apologetics, suggests that apologetics is central to the Christian faith. This ministry is here to help churches, organizations, and individuals use apologetics to help build disciples and minister to doubters. Shaw unpacks some of the trustworthiness of the good news of Jesus with Dr. Jeff and in his book, Trustworthy: Thirteen Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament.
For more resources from Summit Ministries, visit our Resource Library at www.Summit.org/Resources.
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Is theology, the study of God and his actions, just for academics? If we’re being honest, sometimes learning about the Bible, God, and Jesus can feel overwhelming. But while studying can be challenging, it is also truly enriching and rewarding!
Phylicia Masonheimer, founder of Every Woman a Theologian, says that everyone should be a theologian. Everyone should take seriously the call to understand God and his supreme revelation in the person and work of Jesus. Every man and woman should be a student of the heart of God.
For more resources from Summit Ministries, visit our Resource Library at www.Summit.org/Resources.
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Jennifer was born in Jamaica, Queens, NY, and was raised and grew up in Long Island, NY. She is an ex-psychic who found amazing grace through Jesus Christ. She is happily married to her husband, Jason, and has a beautiful daughter, Cara.
Jennifer engages her audience regularly on social media, where she shares her amazing testimony of her deliverance and freedom from the kingdom of darkness and the freedom found in the kingdom of God. For more from Jennifer, read her book From Psychic to Saved.
For more resources from Summit Ministries, visit our Resource Library at www.Summit.org/Resources.
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Few issues are more volatile and emotionally charged than conversations surrounding racism, social justice, and critical social theories. What does it look like to faithfully follow Jesus, who calls Christians to be unified in allegiance to God in this day and age?
Monique Duson and Krista Bontrager, co-founders of The Center for Biblical Unity, suggest some constructive and God-honoring ways forward. Monique and Krista aim to lead respectful and biblically centered conversations on race, unity, and justice. Starting with Scripture, properly defining terms, and focusing on unity are values they embrace and discuss with Dr. Jeff.
For more resources from Summit Ministries, visit our Resource Library at www.Summit.org/Resources.
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How can the film industry help transform our broken culture when the ‘set culture’ can be just as broken? If the individuals on a film set are not healthy, how does this not negatively influence the story being told?
Listen in as Dr. Jeff chats with Kevin Bouren, co-founder of Set Shepherds. Set Shepherds comes alongside a film for the duration of the project to support the well-being of each individual, both spiritually and physically. Kevin is a soldier in the Lord's Army and has served as a front-line ambassador for Christ while wearing the uniform of our nation's army for more than 30 years. He commanded soldiers in combat in Iraq and served in numerous combat and peacekeeping operations worldwide. After retiring from the Army in October 2022, Kevin co-founded Set Shepherds in March 2023. He co-produced two feature-length films: Birthright Outlaw (October '23); and The Forge (in theaters August '24).
Truth Changes Everything was formally known as the Dr. Jeff Show. For more resources from Summit Ministries, visit our Resource Library at www.Summit.org/Resources.
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What is the true story of reality? Is there a grand narrative to the world, & is it a good story? We all long to be a part of something grand, epic, & beautiful. What if there is a good & true story, a story that centers on the person of Jesus Christ & what God has done, is doing, & will do to restore all creation?
Listen in as Dr. Jeff chats with Dr. Paul Gould & his book, A Good & True Story: Eleven Clues to Understanding Our Universe & Your Place in It. Paul Gould received his PhD from Purdue University & is an associate professor of philosophy & director of the philosophy of religion master's program at Palm Beach Atlantic University in Florida. He is the founder & president of the Two Tasks Institute, an apologetics institute & podcast, & is on the faculty of Summit Ministries & the Colson Center Fellows Program. Gould is the author of eleven books, including The Story of the Cosmos & the award-winning Cultural Apologetics. He is also the co-author of Philosophy: A Christion Introduction & Stand Firm: Apologetics & the Brilliance of the Gospel.
Truth Changes Everything was formally known as the Dr. Jeff Show. For more resources from Summit Ministries, visit our Resource Library at www.Summit.org/Resources.
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Can we use contemporary technology and applications to help spread God’s kingdom and imitate Jesus in his prayer life? The team at Pray.com says yes! Pray.com is the world's #1 app for faith and prayer. The mobile app gives you the chance to make prayer a priority with daily devotionals, hear the Bible come to life with original content, and fall asleep to Bedtime Bible stories narrated by inspirational celebrities.
Listen in as Dr. Jeff chats with Matthew Potter about these ideas and more. Matt is a co-founder of Pray.com, the world’s #1 app for daily prayer and faith-based audio content, driven by a mission to grow faith and cultivate community. He brings expertise in the areas of strategizing change, building tech products and apps, and finding markets in the continuously evolving technology industry.
Truth Changes Everything was formally known as the Dr. Jeff Show. For more resources from Summit Ministries, visit our Resource Library at www.Summit.org/Resources.
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The Israel/Palestine conflict is not just geographical battles over competing land claims. It is about everything, everywhere, a pitched battle between worldviews involving issues of God, justice, force, genocide, oppression, corruption, religion, and the nature of truth itself. A biblical worldview has the power to explain reality and promote blessing and flourishing, even in impossible situations.
Listen in as Dr. Jeff, president of Summit Ministries, speaks at Calvary Chapel Chattanooga about this timely and crucial issue. To find out more about the subject and Dr. Jeff’s book, visit Summit.org.
Truth Changes Everything was formally known as the Dr. Jeff Show. For more resources from Summit Ministries, visit our Resource Library at www.Summit.org/Resources.
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Can murder investigations teach us any lessons about life and death? J. Warner Wallace says yes! Through his work as a detective, he has learned we can: Better understand our own identity and the identity of our Creator; Rethink the nature of death so we can live a better life. Uncover life truths gleaned from both contemporary murder investigations and ancient biblical wisdom. Discover profound attributes of human beings that will guide you down the path of true self-discovery.
Listen in as Dr. Jeff chats with Wallace about these ideas and more. Wallace is a cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker and best-selling author. You can read more about these concepts in Wallace’s latest book, The Truth in True Crime: What Investigating Death Teaches Us About the Meaning of Life.
Truth Changes Everything was formally known as the Dr. Jeff Show. For more resources from Summit Ministries, visit our Resource Library at www.Summit.org/Resources.
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We live in a post-Christian society, yet our battle is not against flesh and blood but against principles, powers, and evil spiritual forces. But what does it look like for Christians to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves as we fight the good fight of faith? Are we just to sit back passively, or should we engage in winsome and loving ways?
Listen in as Dr. Jeff chats with Dr. Jay Richards, who is the director of the DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family at The Heritage Foundation, a senior fellow at the Discovery Institute, and executive editor of The Stream. The author or editor of more than a dozen books, Jay has appeared on hundreds of radio and television programs. His latest book, Fight the Good Fight: How an Alliance of Faith and Reason Can Win the Culture War, explores some of the ideas discussed in this show.
Truth Changes Everything was formally known as the Dr. Jeff Show. For more resources from Summit Ministries, visit our Resource Library at www.Summit.org/Resources.
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Has contemporary neuroscience made the idea of a 'soul' irrelevant and obsolete? What even is the soul and how does it relate to our human identity and flourishing? Stan Wallace recently wrote a book entitled, Have We Lost Our Minds? Neuroscience, Neurotheology, the Soul, and Human Flourishing and identifies and corrects the wrong assumptions of neurotheologians. Stan outlines a biblically and philosophically sound understanding of our soul and its relation to the body, and illustrates how this understanding is the right path toward more fully loving God, loving others, and flourishing. Listen in as Dr. Jeff and Stan discuss this fascinating topic and more.
Truth Changes Everything was formally known as the Dr. Jeff Show. For more resources from Summit Ministries visit our Resource Library at www.Summit.org/Resources.
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What does it look like today to embody a truly life-affirming posture? How can followers of Jesus and responsible citizens of this country embrace a pro-life mindset for themselves and others? We know that God opposes those who shed innocent blood (Proverbs 6:16-17) so this is a topic we must take seriously.
Listen in as Dr. Jeff and Josh Brahm discuss this and more. Josh is the president of the Equal Rights Institute and is passionate about the pro-life movement. Josh’s primary motivation is helping pro-life people to be more persuasive when they communicate with pro-choice people. That means ditching faulty rhetoric and tactics and embracing arguments that hold up under philosophical scrutiny.
Truth Changes Everything was formally known as the Dr. Jeff Show. For more resources from Summit Ministries visit our Resource Library at www.Summit.org/Resources.
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Have some of our evangelical leaders compromised their allegiance to Jesus in favor of a Leftist agenda? What does it look like to wisely and charitably engage with those who we believe have departed from the truth and Way of Jesus?
Listen in as Dr. Jeff and Megan Basham, author of Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda, discuss these issues and more. Megan Basham is a culture reporter for the Daily Wire and the author of Beside Every Successful Man: A Woman’s Guide to Having It All. She is a frequent contributor to Morning Wire, one of the top 10 news podcasts in the United States. She has also written for the Wall Street Journal, the Telegraph, First Things, National Review, and World Magazine, where she worked as a film and television editor.
Truth Changes Everything was formally known as the Dr. Jeff Show. For more resources from Summit Ministries visit our Resource Library at www.Summit.org/Resources.
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Racal strife, culture wars, and political differences have put a shadow over the promises America has to offer. Amid this turmoil, what does it look like to take responsibility for our faith, family, and freedom?
Listen in as Dr. Jeff and Kendall Qualls, author of The Prodigal Project Hope for American Families, discuss the state of the country and how the truth of Jesus can change everything. Kendall Qualls is a Faculty-in-Residence at Crown College, School of Business and Founder and President of the non-profit foundation, TakeCharge. TakeCharge strives to unite Americans regardless of their background, toward a shared history and common set of beliefs. Kendall has been deeply involved in politics and was a candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor of Minnesota back in 2022. His message about Christian values has reached millions of people on various media platforms.
Truth Changes Everything was formally known as the Dr. Jeff Show. For more resources from Summit Ministries visit our Resource Library at www.Summit.org/Resources.
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It seems that racial tensions in our country have only gotten worse in recent years. From Black Lives Matter to Critical Race Theory, we’ve seen a number of attempts to create unity in our country. But what does it look like for followers of Jesus to engage in racial reconciliation, celebrate diversity, and strive for a healthy unity among image-bearers?
Listen in as Dr. Jeff and George Yancey, author of Beyond Racial Division: A Unifying Alternative to Colorblindness and Antiracism, discuss how followers of Jesus can engage wisely in conversations and behaviors around racial reconciliation.
Truth Changes Everything was formally known as the Dr. Jeff Show. For more resources from Summit Ministries visit our Resource Library at www.Summit.org/Resources.
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How do you continue to find God as dementia pulls your loved one into the darkness? Where is God in the midst of suffering, pain, and brokenness? Join Dr. Jeff as he discusses with Dr. Douglas Groothuis what it looks like to find God in the twilight and experience a God who is with us and for us, always.
Dr. Groothuis has a fire in his bones for the Christian message. He has been explaining the world to the church and explaining the church to the world for nearly fifty years through his teaching, preaching, writing, mentoring, and general witness. His passion is to take to the streets the truth and significance of the Christian worldview for all of life. To that end, he publishes both academic and popular works, preaches in churches, gives public lectures, engages in debates, and has appeared on hundreds of programs and podcasts since 1983. He is known as a knowledgeable, sharp, but gentle communicator of the Christian message.
Truth Changes Everything was formally known as the Dr. Jeff Show. For more resources from Summit Ministries visit our Resource Library at www.Summit.org/Resources.
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Megan Almon speaks on issues of life, meaning, and culture, and includes the compelling B.E.A.R. argument for the veracity of Jesus’ resurrection.
Megan worked as an award-winning journalist until 2008, when she decided to pursue a career speaking & teaching about Christian apologetics — especially in the areas of bioethics & aesthetics. She joined Life Training Institute in 2009, & was awarded an M.A. in Christian apologetics from Biola University in 2011. In 2023 she began a new chapter with the speaking team at Apologetics, Inc. Megan & her husband, Tripp — Director of Summit Semester for Summit Ministries — have been married since 2003 & have two children, Neely & Rogan. Megan enjoys spending time with her family at home in Manitou Springs, Colorado. She has spoken to high school & college assemblies & classrooms, youth organizations, women’s groups, pregnancy care centers, congregations, & legislators both nationally & internationally on multiple topics.
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For more resources from Summit Ministries visit their Resource Library at www.summit.org/resources/
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What exactly is freedom and does the biblical narrative offer any foundation for it? Dr. Jeff and Os Guinness explore how the story of Exodus is the highest, richest, and deepest vision for freedom in human history. It serves as the master story of human freedom and provides the greatest sustained critique of the abuse of power.
Os Guinness is a prolific author and social critic. He has written or edited over thirty books and has spoken at many of the world’s major universities on liberty, vocation, and the meaning and purpose of life. For more from Os check out his website: Osguinness.com.
Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts.
For more from Dr. Jeff on YouTube visit http://bit.ly/3flbj2j
For more resources from Summit Ministries visit their Resource Library at www.summit.org/resources/
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Are science and faith at odds? Does the scientific method and knowledge disprove or make God unnecessary? John Lennox says just the opposite is true. The beauty, order, structure, and comprehensibility of the physical world make a Designer all the more likely.
Dr. Lennox is professor of Mathematics at Oxford University (emeritus), an internationally renowned speaker, and the author of several books on the interface of science, philosophy, and religion.
Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts.
For more from Dr. Jeff on YouTube visit http://bit.ly/3flbj2j
For more resources from Summit Ministries visit their Resource Library at www.summit.org/resources/
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