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Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesWhy does God allow disasters like the Texas Hill Country floods?In this special episode of The Denison Forum Podcast, Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman respond to the devastating floods in Kerrville, Texas, and the surrounding area. Offering both pastoral wisdom and biblical insight, they wrestle with the hard questions that arise in moments of suffering: Why does God allow disasters like this? How can we respond with faith, compassion, and hope?Whether you’re grieving personally or looking for ways to support others, this conversation offers clarity, comfort, and encouragement rooted in God’s word. Join us as we reflect, pray, and consider how to be t...
2025-07-0854 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesWhy does God allow disasters like the Texas Hill Country floods?In this special episode of The Denison Forum Podcast, Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman respond to the devastating floods in Kerrville, Texas, and the surrounding area. Offering both pastoral wisdom and biblical insight, they wrestle with the hard questions that arise in moments of suffering: Why does God allow disasters like this? How can we respond with faith, compassion, and hope?Whether you’re grieving personally or looking for ways to support others, this conversation offers clarity, comfort, and encouragement rooted in God’s word. Join us as we reflect, pray, and consider how to be t...
2025-07-0854 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesCan understanding God as Father transform your life?In this special Father's Day episode, Mark Turman, executive director of Denison Forum, sits down with Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Ryan Denison to explore the meaning and calling of fatherhood through a biblical lens. They discuss why Scripture’s view of fathers matters, the surprising history behind Father’s Day, and what it means that Christians call God “Father.” With personal stories and theological reflection, the conversation also looks at today’s challenges—from single parenting to declining birth rates—and how the church can come alongside men in every stage of fatherhood with truth, grace, and support.Topics
2025-06-111h 09Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesCan understanding God as Father transform your life?In this special Father's Day episode, Mark Turman, executive director of Denison Forum, sits down with Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Ryan Denison to explore the meaning and calling of fatherhood through a biblical lens. They discuss why Scripture’s view of fathers matters, the surprising history behind Father’s Day, and what it means that Christians call God “Father.” With personal stories and theological reflection, the conversation also looks at today’s challenges—from single parenting to declining birth rates—and how the church can come alongside men in every stage of fatherhood with truth, grace, and support.Topics
2025-06-111h 09
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesAsk us anything: The Pope, Christian nationalism, & sharia law unpackedOn this special Q&A episode of the Denison Forum Podcast, host Mark Turman is joined by Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Ryan Denison to answer your questions on some of today’s most pressing faith topics. They explore the role of the Pope, Christian nationalism, and the popular Chosen TV series and offer practical insights on what it means to live redemptively in today’s world. You’ll also hear thoughtful discussion on the government’s role in social responsibility, Christian beliefs about communion, and how Christians should understand sharia law. Join us for a conversation to help y...
2025-05-281h 03Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesAsk us anything: The Pope, Christian nationalism, & sharia law unpackedOn this special Q&A episode of the Denison Forum Podcast, host Mark Turman is joined by Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Ryan Denison to answer your questions on some of today’s most pressing faith topics. They explore the role of the Pope, Christian nationalism, and the popular Chosen TV series and offer practical insights on what it means to live redemptively in today’s world. You’ll also hear thoughtful discussion on the government’s role in social responsibility, Christian beliefs about communion, and how Christians should understand sharia law. Join us for a conversation to help y...
2025-05-281h 03
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesWhy are there so many Christian denominations?In this episode of the Denison Forum Podcast, Dr. Mark Turman is joined by Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Ryan Denison for a thoughtful conversation on the history and diversity within the Christian faith. Together, they explore the key moments that shaped the church, including the Great Schism, the Protestant Reformation, and Vatican II. They also discuss the rise of non-denominational churches and what it looks like to find a faithful church home in today’s landscape.This conversation offers both clarity and encouragement for Christians navigating differences in doctrine and tradition—and reminds us why unity in C...
2025-05-071h 12Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesWhy are there so many Christian denominations?In this episode of the Denison Forum Podcast, Dr. Mark Turman is joined by Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Ryan Denison for a thoughtful conversation on the history and diversity within the Christian faith. Together, they explore the key moments that shaped the church, including the Great Schism, the Protestant Reformation, and Vatican II. They also discuss the rise of non-denominational churches and what it looks like to find a faithful church home in today’s landscape.This conversation offers both clarity and encouragement for Christians navigating differences in doctrine and tradition—and reminds us why unity in C...
2025-05-071h 12
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesWhy should the death of Pope Francis matter to Protestants?In this episode of the Denison Forum Podcast, host Dr. Mark Turman and cultural theologian Dr. Jim Denison reflect on the passing of Pope Francis and what it means for the future of the Catholic Church. Together, they consider the leadership legacy Pope Francis leaves behind and the lessons all Christians can draw from his example.Their conversation touches on the theological and cultural influence of his papacy, the shared convictions and key differences between Catholic and Protestant traditions, and the broader call to unity within the body of Christ. With thoughtful insights and personal reflections, Dr...
2025-04-231h 09Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesWhy should the death of Pope Francis matter to Protestants?In this episode of the Denison Forum Podcast, host Dr. Mark Turman and cultural theologian Dr. Jim Denison reflect on the passing of Pope Francis and what it means for the future of the Catholic Church. Together, they consider the leadership legacy Pope Francis leaves behind and the lessons all Christians can draw from his example.Their conversation touches on the theological and cultural influence of his papacy, the shared convictions and key differences between Catholic and Protestant traditions, and the broader call to unity within the body of Christ. With thoughtful insights and personal reflections, Dr...
2025-04-231h 09
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesExploring Jesus’ humanity: A special Easter devotional with Dr. Jim DenisonIn this special Easter episode of the Denison Forum Podcast, Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison reflect on the profound mystery of Jesus’ dual nature—fully God and fully man. Drawing from a unique Easter devotional by Dr. Denison, they explore how Jesus’ humanity invites us into deeper empathy, and how his divinity calls us to deeper faith. From Maundy Thursday to Good Friday and beyond, this conversation considers what it means to follow a Savior who knows our suffering and redeems it. Join us for a meaningful and timely conversation designed to help you experience Easter with renewe...
2025-04-1735 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesExploring Jesus’ humanity: A special Easter devotional with Dr. Jim DenisonIn this special Easter episode of the Denison Forum Podcast, Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison reflect on the profound mystery of Jesus’ dual nature—fully God and fully man. Drawing from a unique Easter devotional by Dr. Denison, they explore how Jesus’ humanity invites us into deeper empathy, and how his divinity calls us to deeper faith. From Maundy Thursday to Good Friday and beyond, this conversation considers what it means to follow a Savior who knows our suffering and redeems it. Join us for a meaningful and timely conversation designed to help you experience Easter with renewe...
2025-04-1735 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesWho am I in light of the resurrection?In this special Easter episode of the Denison Forum Podcast, Dr. Mark Turman joins Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Ryan Denison to explore the powerful themes of identity, redemption, and the depth of God’s love.Rooted in Colossians 4, their conversation weaves together biblical insight with historical reflection—from the stories of Mary and Pontius Pilate to the legacy of Winston Churchill. Together, they consider what Easter reveals about who God is and who we are in light of his grace.They also introduce Denison Forum’s newest resource, Who Am I?, diving into how our tr...
2025-04-161h 02Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesWho am I in light of the resurrection?In this special Easter episode of the Denison Forum Podcast, Dr. Mark Turman joins Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Ryan Denison to explore the powerful themes of identity, redemption, and the depth of God’s love.Rooted in Colossians 4, their conversation weaves together biblical insight with historical reflection—from the stories of Mary and Pontius Pilate to the legacy of Winston Churchill. Together, they consider what Easter reveals about who God is and who we are in light of his grace.They also introduce Denison Forum’s newest resource, Who Am I?, diving into how our tr...
2025-04-161h 02
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesWhat does the Bible say about temptation, leadership, and Islam?In this episode, Dr. Mark Turman sits down with Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Ryan Denison to explore topics ranging from biblical leadership principles, modern temptations, faith, and rationality to the geopolitical implications of Islamic eschatology. They discuss how to balance shepherding and equipping within the church, the importance of rational faith, and how temptation works in our lives today. Listen as they provide thought-provoking insights on how to foster a flourishing community rooted in biblical values.Topics(00:27): Introducing Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Ryan Denison(02:20): Discussing Leadership and Integrity(08:31): Biblical Principles of Shared P...
2025-01-1555 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesWhat does the Bible say about temptation, leadership, and Islam?In this episode, Dr. Mark Turman sits down with Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Ryan Denison to explore topics ranging from biblical leadership principles, modern temptations, faith, and rationality to the geopolitical implications of Islamic eschatology. They discuss how to balance shepherding and equipping within the church, the importance of rational faith, and how temptation works in our lives today. Listen as they provide thought-provoking insights on how to foster a flourishing community rooted in biblical values.Topics(00:27): Introducing Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Ryan Denison(02:20): Discussing Leadership and Integrity(08:31): Biblical Principles of Shared P...
2025-01-1555 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe rise of secular religion - Part 5Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman explore how Christians have lived faithfully in their cultural moment for thousands of years, how we must break free from the Sunday/Monday heresy, the importance of a personal relationship with Christ, how Christianity is a bad religion without such a personal relationship, and how the culture has created a new religion of humanism and self-affirming authenticity.Mark discusses how we often don’t see the results of our faithfulness in our lifetime, and we must leave the results to God’s providence. Faithfulness takes patience, and, as Jim has writ...
2025-01-0148 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe rise of secular religion - Part 5Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman explore how Christians have lived faithfully in their cultural moment for thousands of years, how we must break free from the Sunday/Monday heresy, the importance of a personal relationship with Christ, how Christianity is a bad religion without such a personal relationship, and how the culture has created a new religion of humanism and self-affirming authenticity.Mark discusses how we often don’t see the results of our faithfulness in our lifetime, and we must leave the results to God’s providence. Faithfulness takes patience, and, as Jim has writ...
2025-01-0148 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe rise of Critical Theory - Part 4In this episode, Mark and Jim begin by giving a personal biography of their lives and testimonies. In this, Jim explores how several key people who were faithful with their gifts helped bring him to trust in Jesus as his savior.Jim discusses how the term theological middleman began to define his ministry calling, with a clear, strong conviction from the Lord. A large part of Denison Ministries’ niche is equipping believers to love God with all of their minds. We often encounter a resistance to intellectual thinking in Christianity. A common Christian sentiment in the...
2024-12-2555 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe rise of Critical Theory - Part 4In this episode, Mark and Jim begin by giving a personal biography of their lives and testimonies. In this, Jim explores how several key people who were faithful with their gifts helped bring him to trust in Jesus as his savior.Jim discusses how the term theological middleman began to define his ministry calling, with a clear, strong conviction from the Lord. A large part of Denison Ministries’ niche is equipping believers to love God with all of their minds. We often encounter a resistance to intellectual thinking in Christianity. A common Christian sentiment in the...
2024-12-2555 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe rise of the sexual revolution - Part 3Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the sexual revolution and its implications for today’s culture. They discuss how the church’s witness is hurt by its bad example, how biblical morality is going to be persecuted, the implications of the Equality Act, how US laws should legislate certain moral judgments and not others, and how the world’s understanding of sex ultimately leads to harm.First, Mark and Jim show why it’s important to have historical context for cultural ideas today. Much of the LGBTQ movement in today’s world is a symptom, not the ca...
2024-12-1845 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe rise of the sexual revolution - Part 3Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the sexual revolution and its implications for today’s culture. They discuss how the church’s witness is hurt by its bad example, how biblical morality is going to be persecuted, the implications of the Equality Act, how US laws should legislate certain moral judgments and not others, and how the world’s understanding of sex ultimately leads to harm.First, Mark and Jim show why it’s important to have historical context for cultural ideas today. Much of the LGBTQ movement in today’s world is a symptom, not the ca...
2024-12-1845 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe rise of a post-truth culture - Part 2Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the foundation for Denison Forum by first unpacking apologetics ("to make a defense"), which has its roots in the book of Acts. Cultural apologetics refers to giving a defense of biblical truth in the context of cultural issues like same-sex marriage, abortion, or euthanasia. They discuss starting points for those conversations, which need to begin outside of the Bible and with varying assumptions, depending on the audience. Next, they discuss the origins of Protestants’ split from Roman Catholicism and its further divisions. Evangelicalism is a relatively recent movement, however, beg...
2024-12-1158 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe rise of a post-truth culture - Part 2Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the foundation for Denison Forum by first unpacking apologetics ("to make a defense"), which has its roots in the book of Acts. Cultural apologetics refers to giving a defense of biblical truth in the context of cultural issues like same-sex marriage, abortion, or euthanasia. They discuss starting points for those conversations, which need to begin outside of the Bible and with varying assumptions, depending on the audience. Next, they discuss the origins of Protestants’ split from Roman Catholicism and its further divisions. Evangelicalism is a relatively recent movement, however, beg...
2024-12-1158 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural Issues“A Great Calm,” why Christians observe Lent, and the role of women in ministry: Insights from Janet DenisonIn this wide-ranging discussion, Jim and Janet Denison open by sharing their surprising Valentine’s Day tradition.Next, Janet shares why she wrote her book A Great Calm and how it can help those who are suffering.Then, along with cohost Dr. Mark Turman, they talk about why Christians observe the season of Lent.And they conclude with a discussion on the historical value of observing Women's History Month and the important roles of women in the Bible and society.Topics(00:00) Introduction and Welcome(00:38) Valentine's Day Traditions an...
2024-02-1450 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural Issues“A Great Calm,” why Christians observe Lent, and the role of women in ministry: Insights from Janet DenisonIn this wide-ranging discussion, Jim and Janet Denison open by sharing their surprising Valentine’s Day tradition.Next, Janet shares why she wrote her book A Great Calm and how it can help those who are suffering.Then, along with cohost Dr. Mark Turman, they talk about why Christians observe the season of Lent.And they conclude with a discussion on the historical value of observing Women's History Month and the important roles of women in the Bible and society.Topics(00:00) Introduction and Welcome(00:38) Valentine's Day Traditions an...
2024-02-1450 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesAsk Jim: Jesus in hell, salvation after death, and “God made me this way”Cultural apologist Dr. Jim Denison answers a few challenging questions about the Bible from our audience, many of which seemed to ask the same question: Is God just? For example, can people in hell be saved? Did Jesus go to hell after his crucifixion and before his resurrection? If “God is love,” as 1 John 4:16 says, is hell necessary?And what about the millions of people who lived before Jesus came to earth? Are any of them saved? What about people living today who may never hear the gospel? And did God condone genocide in the Old Testament?
2023-12-1852 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesAsk Jim: Jesus in hell, salvation after death, and “God made me this way”Cultural apologist Dr. Jim Denison answers a few challenging questions about the Bible from our audience, many of which seemed to ask the same question: Is God just? For example, can people in hell be saved? Did Jesus go to hell after his crucifixion and before his resurrection? If “God is love,” as 1 John 4:16 says, is hell necessary?And what about the millions of people who lived before Jesus came to earth? Are any of them saved? What about people living today who may never hear the gospel? And did God condone genocide in the Old Testament?
2023-12-1852 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesHow to talk to your kids about the Israel crisis: A conversation with Dr. Jim Denison and Steph ThurlingWhen your children ask hard questions about conflict in the Middle East, what will you say? Parents and grandparents may feel overwhelmed and underprepared when it comes to talking about the ongoing crisis in Israel, but children are still affected by what they see and hear—and they often see and hear much more than we think, especially in our media-saturated culture. So how much should you share? How can you educate yourself on the conflict to speak confidently about it? To speak biblically about it? And how can we encourage our children to make a difference wh...
2023-10-1733 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesHow to talk to your kids about the Israel crisis: A conversation with Dr. Jim Denison and Steph ThurlingWhen your children ask hard questions about conflict in the Middle East, what will you say? Parents and grandparents may feel overwhelmed and underprepared when it comes to talking about the ongoing crisis in Israel, but children are still affected by what they see and hear—and they often see and hear much more than we think, especially in our media-saturated culture. So how much should you share? How can you educate yourself on the conflict to speak confidently about it? To speak biblically about it? And how can we encourage our children to make a difference wh...
2023-10-1733 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesCrisis in Israel: A conversation with Dr. Jim DenisonAs war in Israel begins, questions abound. What is the crisis in Israel? Who is Hamas, and why did they attack Israel? How is Israel responding? Why should Christians care, and how should we pray and help? What might this new conflict mean for larger nations? How is faith and religion sometimes used as a cloak to cover a relentless pursuit of power? Dr. Jim Denison discusses these and other critical issues connected to the new war between Israel and Hamas. Note: This episode was recorded on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.
2023-10-1057 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesCrisis in Israel: A conversation with Dr. Jim DenisonAs war in Israel begins, questions abound. What is the crisis in Israel? Who is Hamas, and why did they attack Israel? How is Israel responding? Why should Christians care, and how should we pray and help? What might this new conflict mean for larger nations? How is faith and religion sometimes used as a cloak to cover a relentless pursuit of power? Dr. Jim Denison discusses these and other critical issues connected to the new war between Israel and Hamas. Note: This episode was recorded on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.
2023-10-1057 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe power and relevance of first-century faith: Dr. Jim Denison discusses “Bold Faith” and the Book of ActsCan our faith be as bold as the first Christians’ faith? The Holy Spirit who moved through the first-century church is still the same today. God’s power is still just as powerful. So why aren’t most of us experiencing his power in our churches and in our personal lives? Dr. Jim Denison joins The Denison Forum Podcast to discuss Bold Faith: First-Century Lessons for Twenty-First-Century Christians, his biblical commentary on the Book of Acts. Topics How should we discuss the book of Acts? | 02:28 How do we discern abiding truth within...
2023-10-091h 02Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe power and relevance of first-century faith: Dr. Jim Denison discusses “Bold Faith” and the Book of ActsCan our faith be as bold as the first Christians’ faith? The Holy Spirit who moved through the first-century church is still the same today. God’s power is still just as powerful. So why aren’t most of us experiencing his power in our churches and in our personal lives? Dr. Jim Denison joins The Denison Forum Podcast to discuss Bold Faith: First-Century Lessons for Twenty-First-Century Christians, his biblical commentary on the Book of Acts. Topics How should we discuss the book of Acts? | 02:28 How do we discern abiding truth within...
2023-10-091h 02
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesHow to be a good citizen of heaven and America: A conversation with Jim DenisonChristian, how now shall you vote? America is more divided and hostile along political lines and tribes than ever before. For some, politics may have become their substitute religion in place of a true faith in Christ Jesus as King of kings. So how can Christians understand and engage in our political processes as culture-changing Christians who use their influence in redemptive ways for the glory of God and the good of others? Dr. Jim Denison joins Dr. Mark Turman to discuss the presidential political season and the intersection of faith, hope, and lo...
2023-09-111h 08Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesHow to be a good citizen of heaven and America: A conversation with Jim DenisonChristian, how now shall you vote? America is more divided and hostile along political lines and tribes than ever before. For some, politics may have become their substitute religion in place of a true faith in Christ Jesus as King of kings. So how can Christians understand and engage in our political processes as culture-changing Christians who use their influence in redemptive ways for the glory of God and the good of others? Dr. Jim Denison joins Dr. Mark Turman to discuss the presidential political season and the intersection of faith, hope, and lo...
2023-09-111h 08
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesAsk Jim: Gay “Side-B” Christians, the spectrum of abortion positions, and church discipline Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman respond to popular reader questions, discussing the spectrum of positions on abortion, how to have honoring conversations about controversial subjects, homosexual attraction versus activity, and healthy church discipline. Show notes: Dr. Jim Denison unpacks the various positions on abortion and the spectrum between extreme positions (3:14). They consider the importance of avoiding self-righteousness and heatedness in conversations while preserving ethical consistency (10:14). Dr. Denison reflects on the “post-Dobbs world,” and how we can get involved in pro-life initiatives (19:19). They discuss “side B” gay Christians and how homosexual...
2023-07-241h 03Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesAsk Jim: Gay “Side-B” Christians, the spectrum of abortion positions, and church discipline Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman respond to popular reader questions, discussing the spectrum of positions on abortion, how to have honoring conversations about controversial subjects, homosexual attraction versus activity, and healthy church discipline. Show notes: Dr. Jim Denison unpacks the various positions on abortion and the spectrum between extreme positions (3:14). They consider the importance of avoiding self-righteousness and heatedness in conversations while preserving ethical consistency (10:14). Dr. Denison reflects on the “post-Dobbs world,” and how we can get involved in pro-life initiatives (19:19). They discuss “side B” gay Christians and how homosexual...
2023-07-241h 03
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesPsalm 42, yearning for God, and the definition of the soul: A conversation with Dr. Jim DenisonDr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss Psalm 42, how we get the idea of the “soul” wrong, evangelicalism’s weak spot, why we should yearn for God, and how to start hungering for a relationship with Jesus. Show notes: Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the image of a deer panting after water in Psalm 42 (2:12). They talk about how evangelicalism can unhealthily swing the pendulum away from spiritual discipline to praying “the prayer” of salvation (7:50). They consider in-depth how the Hebrew authors thought of the “soul” and how it differs from th...
2023-07-0350 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesPsalm 42, yearning for God, and the definition of the soul: A conversation with Dr. Jim DenisonDr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss Psalm 42, how we get the idea of the “soul” wrong, evangelicalism’s weak spot, why we should yearn for God, and how to start hungering for a relationship with Jesus. Show notes: Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the image of a deer panting after water in Psalm 42 (2:12). They talk about how evangelicalism can unhealthily swing the pendulum away from spiritual discipline to praying “the prayer” of salvation (7:50). They consider in-depth how the Hebrew authors thought of the “soul” and how it differs from th...
2023-07-0350 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe Coming Tsunami a year later: Dr. Jim Denison on politics as religion, AI ethics, and peaceful cultural engagementDr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss Dr. Denison’s most pivotal book, The Coming Tsunami, one year later, the history of American ideals, AI ethics, Paul’s example of peaceful cultural engagement, and hope. Show notes: Dr. Denison begins by giving the elevator pitch of The Coming Tsunami, discussing the history of how America’s ideals and why the culture opposes Christianity (1:58). They discuss how America has turned to politics as a new religion and why postmodernity cripples us against AI ethics questions (11:51). They discuss how to prepare rather than panic...
2023-05-0855 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe Coming Tsunami a year later: Dr. Jim Denison on politics as religion, AI ethics, and peaceful cultural engagementDr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss Dr. Denison’s most pivotal book, The Coming Tsunami, one year later, the history of American ideals, AI ethics, Paul’s example of peaceful cultural engagement, and hope. Show notes: Dr. Denison begins by giving the elevator pitch of The Coming Tsunami, discussing the history of how America’s ideals and why the culture opposes Christianity (1:58). They discuss how America has turned to politics as a new religion and why postmodernity cripples us against AI ethics questions (11:51). They discuss how to prepare rather than panic...
2023-05-0855 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesLife is brief. Who is your shepherd? A Conversation with Dr. Jim DenisonDr. Jim Denison sits down with Dr. Mark Turman to discuss the brevity of life, sudden deaths of loved ones, human suffering and God’s sovereignty, and to pastorally unpack Psalm 23. Show notes: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison begin by discussing why the brevity of life is on their minds, both with personal stories of sudden deaths (1:29). They consider the tension between being frightened of the unexpected and trusting the purpose of God; we’re “vapor” and yet have eternal value to God (6:33). Dr. Turman asks whether it was God’s plan for his church me...
2023-04-2447 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesLife is brief. Who is your shepherd? A Conversation with Dr. Jim DenisonDr. Jim Denison sits down with Dr. Mark Turman to discuss the brevity of life, sudden deaths of loved ones, human suffering and God’s sovereignty, and to pastorally unpack Psalm 23. Show notes: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison begin by discussing why the brevity of life is on their minds, both with personal stories of sudden deaths (1:29). They consider the tension between being frightened of the unexpected and trusting the purpose of God; we’re “vapor” and yet have eternal value to God (6:33). Dr. Turman asks whether it was God’s plan for his church me...
2023-04-2447 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural Issues“The Path to Purpose” and God’s will for our lives: A conversation with Dr. Ryan DenisonDr. Ryan Denison joins Dr. Mark Turman to discuss church history and heretics, the book he coauthored on the Sermon on the Mount, The Path to Purpose, and the meaning behind Jesus’ preaching. Show notes: Dr. Ryan Denison discusses his love of church history, how heretics are formed, and the book he partnered with his dad Dr. Jim Denison to write, The Path to Purpose (2:07). They discuss the meaning behind the title of the book, which covers Jesus most famous sermon, The Sermon on the Mount while giving the broad points behind...
2023-04-1057 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural Issues“The Path to Purpose” and God’s will for our lives: A conversation with Dr. Ryan DenisonDr. Ryan Denison joins Dr. Mark Turman to discuss church history and heretics, the book he coauthored on the Sermon on the Mount, The Path to Purpose, and the meaning behind Jesus’ preaching. Show notes: Dr. Ryan Denison discusses his love of church history, how heretics are formed, and the book he partnered with his dad Dr. Jim Denison to write, The Path to Purpose (2:07). They discuss the meaning behind the title of the book, which covers Jesus most famous sermon, The Sermon on the Mount while giving the broad points behind...
2023-04-1057 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesWhat is Denison Forum and how did it start?Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman sit down to discuss the mission of Denison Forum, the origin story of the ministry that now reaches millions of people, how he writes The Daily Article, and the different brands of Denison Ministries. Show notes: To begin, Dr. Jim Dension gives the elevator pitch for Denison Forum and how James Davison Hunter’s idea of “manifesting faithful presence” clarified his vision for Denison Forum (0:25). Dr. Denison discusses how Christians should use their influence in America (7:59). Then, he launches into the history of Denison Forum, sta...
2023-02-2752 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesWhat is Denison Forum and how did it start?Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman sit down to discuss the mission of Denison Forum, the origin story of the ministry that now reaches millions of people, how he writes The Daily Article, and the different brands of Denison Ministries. Show notes: To begin, Dr. Jim Dension gives the elevator pitch for Denison Forum and how James Davison Hunter’s idea of “manifesting faithful presence” clarified his vision for Denison Forum (0:25). Dr. Denison discusses how Christians should use their influence in America (7:59). Then, he launches into the history of Denison Forum, sta...
2023-02-2752 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesIs the “Respect for Marriage Act” a threat to religious liberty?Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the “Respect for Marriage Act,” the tension between politics, state’s rights, and the church, religious liberty updates, and whether Christians should try to legislate morality. Show notes: First, they discuss the recently passed, so-called, “Respect For Marriage Act,” and its connection to Obergefell, Congress, and the Supreme Court (6:46). They then consider the cultural events that led up to our present time and why we strayed from biblical marriage (12:00). Dr. Denison explains Constitutional law, and why it’s relevant to the conversation of religious libert...
2023-01-091h 13Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesIs the “Respect for Marriage Act” a threat to religious liberty?Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the “Respect for Marriage Act,” the tension between politics, state’s rights, and the church, religious liberty updates, and whether Christians should try to legislate morality. Show notes: First, they discuss the recently passed, so-called, “Respect For Marriage Act,” and its connection to Obergefell, Congress, and the Supreme Court (6:46). They then consider the cultural events that led up to our present time and why we strayed from biblical marriage (12:00). Dr. Denison explains Constitutional law, and why it’s relevant to the conversation of religious libert...
2023-01-091h 13
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesHow to know God personally and “First15”: A conversation with Craig DenisonCraig Denison and Dr. Mark Turman share how to cultivate a personal relationship with God through daily devotionals, prayer, and worship, how the First15 devotional was created, and how to hear God’s voice in your life. Show notes: Craig Denison opens by talking about being Dr. Denison’s son, how he made his faith his own, and his early career as a musician and worship leader (3:22). Then they talk about his heart behind writing First15, the daily devotional available for free (7:31). They discuss the idea of personal, devotional time with the Lord (11:00), and how to dis...
2022-12-1244 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesHow to know God personally and “First15”: A conversation with Craig DenisonCraig Denison and Dr. Mark Turman share how to cultivate a personal relationship with God through daily devotionals, prayer, and worship, how the First15 devotional was created, and how to hear God’s voice in your life. Show notes: Craig Denison opens by talking about being Dr. Denison’s son, how he made his faith his own, and his early career as a musician and worship leader (3:22). Then they talk about his heart behind writing First15, the daily devotional available for free (7:31). They discuss the idea of personal, devotional time with the Lord (11:00), and how to dis...
2022-12-1244 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesCan America be moral without God?Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the roots of morality, whether America was founded as a Christian nation, how to lovingly disagree with family, and why the Bible is our ultimate source of truth. Show notes: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss how culture flows from a people’s morality, and why morality is like a natural law (1:28). They talk about why everyone can’t escape truth and morality, how our deepest desires always become idols (7:05). They talk about whether a country can be moral without religion, and whet...
2022-11-2158 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesCan America be moral without God?Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the roots of morality, whether America was founded as a Christian nation, how to lovingly disagree with family, and why the Bible is our ultimate source of truth. Show notes: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss how culture flows from a people’s morality, and why morality is like a natural law (1:28). They talk about why everyone can’t escape truth and morality, how our deepest desires always become idols (7:05). They talk about whether a country can be moral without religion, and whet...
2022-11-2158 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesAdvent: The Songs Tell the Story: A conversation with Janet DenisonJanet Denison talks with Dr. Mark Turman about her Advent devotional series, The Songs Tell the Story, why she wrote it, and shares her favorite hymn and how to make Christmas about Jesus. Show notes: Janet Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss Janet Denison’s book, The Songs Tell the Story (along with the kid’s version), a Christmas devotional that explores the meaning and origin of our favorite holiday songs. They talk about how Janet wrote the devotional study and the history of Advent (1:02). Janet especially loves O Holy Night, and was...
2022-11-1433 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesAdvent: The Songs Tell the Story: A conversation with Janet DenisonJanet Denison talks with Dr. Mark Turman about her Advent devotional series, The Songs Tell the Story, why she wrote it, and shares her favorite hymn and how to make Christmas about Jesus. Show notes: Janet Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss Janet Denison’s book, The Songs Tell the Story (along with the kid’s version), a Christmas devotional that explores the meaning and origin of our favorite holiday songs. They talk about how Janet wrote the devotional study and the history of Advent (1:02). Janet especially loves O Holy Night, and was...
2022-11-1433 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesHow God sees America in 2022Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss how God sees America, our culture’s individualism, midterm politics, whether God is judging America, and whether people can be moral without God. Show notes: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss the Bible’s understanding of the nations, as well as the difference between individualism and collectivism (1:36). They talk about the unity of the individual and community in the Bible (9:37). Dr. Turman asks about the different political issues to consider in the 2022 midterm elections (16:36). They talk about God’s passive and active pun...
2022-10-1759 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesHow God sees America in 2022Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss how God sees America, our culture’s individualism, midterm politics, whether God is judging America, and whether people can be moral without God. Show notes: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss the Bible’s understanding of the nations, as well as the difference between individualism and collectivism (1:36). They talk about the unity of the individual and community in the Bible (9:37). Dr. Turman asks about the different political issues to consider in the 2022 midterm elections (16:36). They talk about God’s passive and active pun...
2022-10-1759 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesAsk Jim: Should Christians celebrate Halloween? What happens when we die? Does demon possession still happen today?Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss Halloween, the rise of the occult, what happens when we die, spiritual warfare, Satan and demon possession, and how to rely on God to fight against temptation. Show notes: Dr. Jim Denison begins by giving the background of Halloween and why we should celebrate heroes of the faith (2:15). They move on to practical advice for parenting and why we must be careful of the occult and witchcraft (10:30). Dr. Denison discusses death and what happens when we die (13:50). They consider Satan and demons and what power the...
2022-09-2656 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesAsk Jim: Should Christians celebrate Halloween? What happens when we die? Does demon possession still happen today?Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss Halloween, the rise of the occult, what happens when we die, spiritual warfare, Satan and demon possession, and how to rely on God to fight against temptation. Show notes: Dr. Jim Denison begins by giving the background of Halloween and why we should celebrate heroes of the faith (2:15). They move on to practical advice for parenting and why we must be careful of the occult and witchcraft (10:30). Dr. Denison discusses death and what happens when we die (13:50). They consider Satan and demons and what power the...
2022-09-2656 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe greatest thing Jesus ever saidDr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss Dr. Denison’s unique role and calling, apologetics and theology, “Loving your neighbor,” how to manifest our faithfulness well, and how Christians must avoid dualism. Show notes: Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss Dr. Denison’s various roles he’s taken on (including his job at Dairy Queen) and God’s calling on his life (2:00). They reflect on the meaning of apologetics and theology, especially in reference to culture (7:32). They turn to talk about how to shine our light into the world by manifest...
2022-08-2255 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe greatest thing Jesus ever saidDr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss Dr. Denison’s unique role and calling, apologetics and theology, “Loving your neighbor,” how to manifest our faithfulness well, and how Christians must avoid dualism. Show notes: Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss Dr. Denison’s various roles he’s taken on (including his job at Dairy Queen) and God’s calling on his life (2:00). They reflect on the meaning of apologetics and theology, especially in reference to culture (7:32). They turn to talk about how to shine our light into the world by manifest...
2022-08-2255 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesWhat are my spiritual gifts? A conversation with Dr. Ryan DenisonIn tandem with the release of Denison Forum’s latest book, What Are My Spiritual Gifts?, Dr. Ryan Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss spiritual gifts, how they are powered by the Holy Spirit, how we can know our spiritual gifts, the difference between talents and gifts, and how the Lord uses them. Show notes Dr. Ryan Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss Dr. Ryan Denison’s new book, What Are My Spiritual Gifts: How to Discover, Understand, and Apply Your Spiritual Gifts (2:11). They talk about what spiritual gifts are, how the Bible talks...
2022-08-151h 07Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesWhat are my spiritual gifts? A conversation with Dr. Ryan DenisonIn tandem with the release of Denison Forum’s latest book, What Are My Spiritual Gifts?, Dr. Ryan Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss spiritual gifts, how they are powered by the Holy Spirit, how we can know our spiritual gifts, the difference between talents and gifts, and how the Lord uses them. Show notes Dr. Ryan Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss Dr. Ryan Denison’s new book, What Are My Spiritual Gifts: How to Discover, Understand, and Apply Your Spiritual Gifts (2:11). They talk about what spiritual gifts are, how the Bible talks...
2022-08-151h 07
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesAsk Jim: What is a cultural missionary, and how can God redeem the Uvalde shooting?Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the difference between cultural missionaries and cultural warriors, how to engage with woke businesses, whether our souls are “sent to earth,” and how to make sense of the Uvalde massacre. Show notes: Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss how we define the difference between cultural missionaries and cultural warriors and why we should exemplify humility as well as boldness (1:29). They discuss the difference between spiritual war and loving people (10:00). One listener asks whether they should write to the CEO of...
2022-08-0858 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesAsk Jim: What is a cultural missionary, and how can God redeem the Uvalde shooting?Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the difference between cultural missionaries and cultural warriors, how to engage with woke businesses, whether our souls are “sent to earth,” and how to make sense of the Uvalde massacre. Show notes: Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss how we define the difference between cultural missionaries and cultural warriors and why we should exemplify humility as well as boldness (1:29). They discuss the difference between spiritual war and loving people (10:00). One listener asks whether they should write to the CEO of...
2022-08-0858 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesDr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman’s mentorsDr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman reflect on the most meaningful mentor figures in their life, Dr. Denisons talking about Dr. John Newport, while Dr. Turman talks about the first church he ever pastored. Show notes: Dr. Denison and Dr. Turman briefly discuss certain mysteries of the Christian faith (2:41). Then, they turn to talk about mentors in their lives, Dr. Denison reflecting on Dr. John Newport’s academic and pastoral mentorship (10:41). Dr. Turman talks about his experience as a church pastor of five people and how the deacons mentored him (18:14). They...
2022-07-2528 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesDr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman’s mentorsDr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman reflect on the most meaningful mentor figures in their life, Dr. Denisons talking about Dr. John Newport, while Dr. Turman talks about the first church he ever pastored. Show notes: Dr. Denison and Dr. Turman briefly discuss certain mysteries of the Christian faith (2:41). Then, they turn to talk about mentors in their lives, Dr. Denison reflecting on Dr. John Newport’s academic and pastoral mentorship (10:41). Dr. Turman talks about his experience as a church pastor of five people and how the deacons mentored him (18:14). They...
2022-07-2528 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesWhen Dr. Jim Denison met Billy GrahamDr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman continue the “summer favorites” series. In this episode, they each discuss the most impactful time they met someone and their recent trips to Israel. Show notes: Dr. Denison and Dr. Turman talk about Jim's most recent experience in Israel and what he learned on this trip (1:03). Then, they talk about their most impactful meetings with heroes of the faith (11:42). For Dr. Denison, it was meeting with Billy Graham, and for Dr. Turman, it was meeting Jim Henry (16:03). Resources and further reading: To Follow...
2022-07-1825 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesWhen Dr. Jim Denison met Billy GrahamDr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman continue the “summer favorites” series. In this episode, they each discuss the most impactful time they met someone and their recent trips to Israel. Show notes: Dr. Denison and Dr. Turman talk about Jim's most recent experience in Israel and what he learned on this trip (1:03). Then, they talk about their most impactful meetings with heroes of the faith (11:42). For Dr. Denison, it was meeting with Billy Graham, and for Dr. Turman, it was meeting Jim Henry (16:03). Resources and further reading: To Follow...
2022-07-1825 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesOur favorite books—how many does Dr. Denison read each week?Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman continue their summer favorites series by discussing their favorite vacation spots, favorite books, and the way Dr. Jim Denison reads. Show notes: Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman begin by reflecting on their favorite vacation spots (1:43). They then discuss their favorite books, how Mere Christianity impacted Dr. Denison, and about C.S. Lewis’ life (5:00). They also discuss Dr. Denison’s reading habits, which includes reading or skimming about five books a week (25:45). Resources and further reading: Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis...
2022-07-1135 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesOur favorite books—how many does Dr. Denison read each week?Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman continue their summer favorites series by discussing their favorite vacation spots, favorite books, and the way Dr. Jim Denison reads. Show notes: Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman begin by reflecting on their favorite vacation spots (1:43). They then discuss their favorite books, how Mere Christianity impacted Dr. Denison, and about C.S. Lewis’ life (5:00). They also discuss Dr. Denison’s reading habits, which includes reading or skimming about five books a week (25:45). Resources and further reading: Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis...
2022-07-1135 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesAsk Jim: When does science say life begins? What about IVF? And other answers to tough questions.Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman answer four audience questions: does the “1619 project” reflect badly on the New York Times, is God male or genderless, when does life begin, and how do you love people in public sin without compromising your witness? Show notes: Dr. Jim Denison responds to your questions on a wide range of topics. In this episode, he begins by addressing the controversial “1619 project.” The journalistic project looks at history and claims that American history truly began when the first African slaves arrived in 1619. Dr. Denison explains why this is...
2022-05-161h 05Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesAsk Jim: When does science say life begins? What about IVF? And other answers to tough questions.Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman answer four audience questions: does the “1619 project” reflect badly on the New York Times, is God male or genderless, when does life begin, and how do you love people in public sin without compromising your witness? Show notes: Dr. Jim Denison responds to your questions on a wide range of topics. In this episode, he begins by addressing the controversial “1619 project.” The journalistic project looks at history and claims that American history truly began when the first African slaves arrived in 1619. Dr. Denison explains why this is...
2022-05-161h 05
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesFaith in the public square: A conversation with David FrenchDavid French, Dr. Jim Denison, and Dr. Mark Turman consider partisan hostility, why Trump divides Christian Americans, the persecution complex of many conservatives, why making abortion illegal won’t solve the problem of abortion, why we need to invest with love in communities, and ultimately how Christians should act in the public square. Show notes: Commentator David French joins Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman to discuss the leaked Supreme Court ruling that could overturn Roe v. Wade and why the partisan divide threatens our country. They discuss the over...
2022-05-0759 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesFaith in the public square: A conversation with David FrenchDavid French, Dr. Jim Denison, and Dr. Mark Turman consider partisan hostility, why Trump divides Christian Americans, the persecution complex of many conservatives, why making abortion illegal won’t solve the problem of abortion, why we need to invest with love in communities, and ultimately how Christians should act in the public square. Show notes: Commentator David French joins Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman to discuss the leaked Supreme Court ruling that could overturn Roe v. Wade and why the partisan divide threatens our country. They discuss the over...
2022-05-0759 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade: Dr. Jim Denison weighs in on abortionDr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss the breaking news that suggests the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade, taking this special episode to consider the implications, as well as the arguments for and against abortion from a biblical perspective. Show notes: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss the morally defining issue of our age: abortion. They address the breaking news that a draft of the Supreme Court’s majority opinion shows the judge’s plan to overturn Roe v. Wade in an upcoming decision. They discuss the details of this breaki...
2022-05-0458 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade: Dr. Jim Denison weighs in on abortionDr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss the breaking news that suggests the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade, taking this special episode to consider the implications, as well as the arguments for and against abortion from a biblical perspective. Show notes: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss the morally defining issue of our age: abortion. They address the breaking news that a draft of the Supreme Court’s majority opinion shows the judge’s plan to overturn Roe v. Wade in an upcoming decision. They discuss the details of this breaki...
2022-05-0458 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesHow to think biblically about IsraelDr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss how to understand modern Israel through a theological lens, the current political climate, the history of the Jewish people, how to pray for Israel, and how Christian and Jewish beliefs differ. Show notes: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison begin by giving a brief description of Israel’s geography and its demographics as of today (5:37). Then, Dr. Denison provides a summation of the history of Israel and of the Old Testament (12:05). They discuss how going to Israel makes the Bible 3D and tangible (15:42). He then goes on t...
2022-04-1852 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesHow to think biblically about IsraelDr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss how to understand modern Israel through a theological lens, the current political climate, the history of the Jewish people, how to pray for Israel, and how Christian and Jewish beliefs differ. Show notes: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison begin by giving a brief description of Israel’s geography and its demographics as of today (5:37). Then, Dr. Denison provides a summation of the history of Israel and of the Old Testament (12:05). They discuss how going to Israel makes the Bible 3D and tangible (15:42). He then goes on t...
2022-04-1852 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesWhat does it mean to be a Christian patriot?Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss the differences between patriotism and nationalism, why Christians should be good citizens, what role nationalism plays in the war in Ukraine, and how to avoid echo chambers. Show notes: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss Jesus’ trial at the crucifixion and how politics played into the crucifixion (0:39). Dr. Denison then helps the audience understand the difference between patriotism and nationalism and why their definitions are so important (6:03). They discuss how Christians should be good citizens while still giving their ultimate allegiance to Christ and why mode...
2022-04-1142 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesWhat does it mean to be a Christian patriot?Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss the differences between patriotism and nationalism, why Christians should be good citizens, what role nationalism plays in the war in Ukraine, and how to avoid echo chambers. Show notes: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss Jesus’ trial at the crucifixion and how politics played into the crucifixion (0:39). Dr. Denison then helps the audience understand the difference between patriotism and nationalism and why their definitions are so important (6:03). They discuss how Christians should be good citizens while still giving their ultimate allegiance to Christ and why mode...
2022-04-1142 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural Issues"Free to believe" is for everyone: A conversation with Randel Everett of the 21st Century Wilberforce InitiativeDr. Randel Everett joins Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison to discuss religious freedom, the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, and why the state shouldn’t be run by religion. Show notes: After giving his personal story, Dr. Randel Everett discusses the surprising role of a Baptist in religious freedom in the US’s founding (7:22). He then talks about the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, how they got started, and how they defend religious freedom and challenge persecution and oppression (10:39). Dr. Everett relates what this mission currently looks like internationally, such as in Myanmar, Burma...
2022-04-0440 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural Issues"Free to believe" is for everyone: A conversation with Randel Everett of the 21st Century Wilberforce InitiativeDr. Randel Everett joins Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison to discuss religious freedom, the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, and why the state shouldn’t be run by religion. Show notes: After giving his personal story, Dr. Randel Everett discusses the surprising role of a Baptist in religious freedom in the US’s founding (7:22). He then talks about the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, how they got started, and how they defend religious freedom and challenge persecution and oppression (10:39). Dr. Everett relates what this mission currently looks like internationally, such as in Myanmar, Burma...
2022-04-0440 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesAsk Jim: How can I share my faith in light of evolution? And other answers to tough questionsIn this week’s episode, Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman respond to the audience's questions, including how to be salt and light, is baptism necessary for salvation, how to handle evolution, and how to deal with feelings of hopelessness when a family member doesn’t believe in God. Show notes: First, Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss the Benedict Option by Rod Dreher, as people are asking Jim: What do we tell our children about the issues brought up in culture (3:21)? How do we prepare for the coming cultural tsunami which already...
2022-03-2851 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesAsk Jim: How can I share my faith in light of evolution? And other answers to tough questionsIn this week’s episode, Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman respond to the audience's questions, including how to be salt and light, is baptism necessary for salvation, how to handle evolution, and how to deal with feelings of hopelessness when a family member doesn’t believe in God. Show notes: First, Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss the Benedict Option by Rod Dreher, as people are asking Jim: What do we tell our children about the issues brought up in culture (3:21)? How do we prepare for the coming cultural tsunami which already...
2022-03-2851 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesMetanarratives: The story we find ourselves inSummary: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss how societies are driven by metanarratives, the Western and Eastern differences between them, religious metanarratives, Putin’s metanarrative for Russia, and how they all match up against the Bible. Show notes: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison begin by covering the basics of metanarratives. Every culture and country has a north on its compass, a “larger story we find ourselves in.” Dr. Denison provides the history of the Western metanarrative, that the government exists to serve the individual. The West believes, “I, the individual, am the center...
2022-03-2150 min
Civil Discourse hosted by Todd FurnissCivil Discourse Episode 39 | Secular Faith ft Dr. Jim Denison"Jim Denison joins host Todd Furniss to discuss the lack of #CivilDiscourse within our culture, the emerging secular faith, and The Coming Tsunami of cultural opposition in our society today. #Faith #Morality #ComingTsunami-----------Todd Furniss is the author of the new book The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare https://www.thesixtypercentsolution.com/product/hardcover-edition/1To learn more about Todd Furniss:https://linktr.ee/tfip----------Dr. Denison is a cultural scholar, pastor, and author who helps people respond biblically and redemptively to the vital issues of our day.
2022-03-1653 min
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesA soldier and priest’s view of Ukraine: A conversation with retired major Father Barry Montgomery Summary: Retired Major (US Marines) Father Barry Montgomery joins Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman to discuss the state of affairs in Ukraine, Putin’s military strategy and tactics, how Russian forces have miscalculated, President Zelensky’s leadership, and Putin’s connection to Christianity. Shownotes: In this episode, Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison are joined by Father Barry Montgomery, Retired Major, United States Marines. His specialty in intelligence qualifies him to speak with clarity and insight on the Russian and Ukrainian conflict. They begin by discussing the state of affairs...
2022-03-1448 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesA soldier and priest’s view of Ukraine: A conversation with retired major Father Barry Montgomery Summary: Retired Major (US Marines) Father Barry Montgomery joins Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman to discuss the state of affairs in Ukraine, Putin’s military strategy and tactics, how Russian forces have miscalculated, President Zelensky’s leadership, and Putin’s connection to Christianity. Shownotes: In this episode, Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison are joined by Father Barry Montgomery, Retired Major, United States Marines. His specialty in intelligence qualifies him to speak with clarity and insight on the Russian and Ukrainian conflict. They begin by discussing the state of affairs...
2022-03-1448 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesWhat does the Bible say about war?Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the Ukraine/Russian conflict, why Putin believes the invasion is justified, whether this conflict will devolve into World War III, what the Bible says about war, and four encouraging ways to pray for Ukraine. Show notes: First, Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman unpack the recent developments in Ukraine. They express admiration for the Ukrainian president Zelensky and the heroic way that Ukraine is holding out against Russia. Then, Dr. Denison talks about the difference between a cold war, a hot war, and the means of c...
2022-03-0741 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesWhat does the Bible say about war?Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the Ukraine/Russian conflict, why Putin believes the invasion is justified, whether this conflict will devolve into World War III, what the Bible says about war, and four encouraging ways to pray for Ukraine. Show notes: First, Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman unpack the recent developments in Ukraine. They express admiration for the Ukrainian president Zelensky and the heroic way that Ukraine is holding out against Russia. Then, Dr. Denison talks about the difference between a cold war, a hot war, and the means of c...
2022-03-0741 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesIf God is sovereign, why does evil exist?Summary: In this episode, Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss God’s sovereignty, some basics in philosophy and logic, human agency, Reformed theology, and John Calvin. Show notes: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison start by revealing future plans for the podcast to being accepting questions from our audience and bring in more guest speakers. They introduce the problem of evil and ask, “How can God be sovereign, loving, and allow evil?” Jim establishes that sovereignty means God is Lord and king over every area of life. God’s sovereignt...
2022-02-1441 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesIf God is sovereign, why does evil exist?Summary: In this episode, Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss God’s sovereignty, some basics in philosophy and logic, human agency, Reformed theology, and John Calvin. Show notes: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison start by revealing future plans for the podcast to being accepting questions from our audience and bring in more guest speakers. They introduce the problem of evil and ask, “How can God be sovereign, loving, and allow evil?” Jim establishes that sovereignty means God is Lord and king over every area of life. God’s sovereignt...
2022-02-1441 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe rise of the sexual revolutionDr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the sexual revolution and its implications for today’s culture. They discuss how the church’s witness is hurt by its bad example, how biblical morality is going to be persecuted, the implications of the Equality Act, how US laws should legislate certain moral judgments and not others, and how the world’s understanding of sex ultimately leads to harm. First, Mark and Jim show why it’s important to have historical context for cultural ideas today. Much of the LGBTQ movement in today’s world is a symptom...
2022-01-1243 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe rise of the sexual revolutionDr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the sexual revolution and its implications for today’s culture. They discuss how the church’s witness is hurt by its bad example, how biblical morality is going to be persecuted, the implications of the Equality Act, how US laws should legislate certain moral judgments and not others, and how the world’s understanding of sex ultimately leads to harm. First, Mark and Jim show why it’s important to have historical context for cultural ideas today. Much of the LGBTQ movement in today’s world is a symptom...
2022-01-1243 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe rise of a post-truth cultureDr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the foundation for Denison Forum by first unpacking apologetics (“to make a defense”), which has its roots in the book of Acts. Cultural apologetics refers to giving a defense of biblical truth in the context of cultural issues like same-sex marriage, abortion, or euthanasia. They discuss starting points for those conversations, which need to begin outside of the Bible and with varying assumptions, depending on the audience. Next, they delve into the origins of Protestants’ split from Roman Catholicism and its further divisions. They recommend the new, recently p...
2022-01-1056 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe rise of a post-truth cultureDr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the foundation for Denison Forum by first unpacking apologetics (“to make a defense”), which has its roots in the book of Acts. Cultural apologetics refers to giving a defense of biblical truth in the context of cultural issues like same-sex marriage, abortion, or euthanasia. They discuss starting points for those conversations, which need to begin outside of the Bible and with varying assumptions, depending on the audience. Next, they delve into the origins of Protestants’ split from Roman Catholicism and its further divisions. They recommend the new, recently p...
2022-01-1056 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe gravest threat Christians in America have ever faced Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman talk about the origins of Jim’s new book, The Coming Tsunami, and God’s calling on Jim’s life to cultural apologetics. In this first episode, they cover: how Christians should engage the culture newfound unity between denominations rising atheism how to turn the cultural tide and hope for a new awakening In part 1, Jim and Mark delve into Jim’s life and upbringing. Jim’s father experienced the horrors of World War II and couldn’t reconcile them with Christianity...
2022-01-0454 minFaith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural IssuesThe gravest threat Christians in America have ever faced Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman talk about the origins of Jim’s new book, The Coming Tsunami, and God’s calling on Jim’s life to cultural apologetics. In this first episode, they cover: how Christians should engage the culture newfound unity between denominations rising atheism how to turn the cultural tide and hope for a new awakening In part 1, Jim and Mark delve into Jim’s life and upbringing. Jim’s father experienced the horrors of World War II and couldn’t reconcile them with Christianity...
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