Ideas Have Consequences

Episode Summary: Christmas isn’t just a cozy story; it’s the moment the King of Kings invaded history. Christmas marks the turning point of history where the King claims His throne. From Isaiah 9 to Revelation 19, we trace the arrival of the Lamb who was slain and the rise of the Lion of Judah who reigns. We explore how biblical hope is active, not passive, calling Christians to occupy till He comes. We’re called to live courageously and bless this world as far as the curse is found. This is a vision of Christmas that practically fuels cultural renewal, faithfulness, justice, beauty, and shalom in everyday places. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 📌 Recommended Links 👉 Past Christmas Special | 2024: Connecting Christmas to Creation Changes Everything with Jessica Shakir 👉 Past Christmas Special | 2023: Joy to the World: Let Earth Receive Her King 👉 #1 Most Popular Episode of 2025: Can the Sun Rise on the West Again? | Vishal Mangalwadi 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ 📩 Ask us anything: [email protected] Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: During the “Great Awokening” in 2020 many churches cracked under the pressure. These cracks ran deeper than political talking points and cultural morays but stemmed from a divide at the level of worldview. Pastor Jon Benzinger from Redeemer Bible Church joins us to explain how social-justice ideology is still present and active. Even while the vigor of the woke movement has quieted, there remains a gospel-level conflict in the worldview of the people. We discuss how to spot the woke worldview’s lingering assumptions about sin, justice, and identity, and why changing vocabulary doesn’t always mean changing beliefs. Jon also shares practical guidance for Christians navigating cultural pressure, how churches can guard against ideological capture, and why clarity, courage, and genuine repentance, not simply rebranding, are the path forward. We close with a look at One Gospel , a new effort to rebuild unity around the core gospel’s first principles. If you want a clear roadmap for the church today, this episode is for you. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 🎙️Featured Speaker: Jon moved to Arizona in 2011 after growing up in California. Starting in junior high, he knew he wanted to help people with his life. God saved him at 18 after knowing the truth, but living like God didn’t exist. After that, his desire to help people ultimately led to pastoral ministry and training at Vanguard University, Trinity Law & Graduate School and The Master’s Seminary. After being a high jump coach, custodian, college professor, a young adults pastor and a high school Bible teacher, he accepted the call to lead Redeemer Bible Church in March 2015. He and his wife Katie have four sweet kids, Colin, Ava, Emma, and Jace and a Golden Retriever named Riley. Interesting fact: Jon cannot stand any white condiments. 📌 Recommended Links 👉 Scott’s Book: Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice 👉 Jon’s Book: Stand: Christianity vs. Social Justice 👉 Redeemer: Redeemer Bible Church - AZ 👉 Recommended Article: Is Evangelicalism Dead? On the Troubling Rise of "Pure Doctrine" and the Loss of Theological Triage 👉 Redeemer YouTube: Redeemer Bible Church AZ 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ 📩 Ask us anything: [email protected] Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: Why are so many Christian leaders thinking like the culture instead of shaping it? This week, we sit down with Dr. John West, Vice President of the Discovery Institute, to unpack his vitally important new book, Stockholm Syndrome Christianity , and the subtle ways secular worldviews have infiltrated the Church. We explore why a mind-first universe matters, how cultural approval dilutes biblical truth, and what a truly holistic, biblical response to homelessness and poverty requires. West also issues a needed challenge: Christians must develop deep discernment in an age drowning in information. He ends with a hopeful reminder that the future of the Church is far brighter than it seems. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 🎙️Featured Speaker: Dr. John West is Vice President of the Discovery Institute in Seattle and co-founder of its Center for Science and Culture. An award-winning author and filmmaker, he has written or edited thirteen books and directed a dozen documentaries. Formerly Chair of the Department of Political Science and Geography at Seattle Pacific University, he holds a PhD in Government from Claremont Graduate University. 📌 Recommended Links 👉 The Book: Stockholm Syndrome Christianity | How Our Christian Leaders Are Failing — And What We Can Do About It 👉 Learn more about Dr. West: John G. West | Political Scientist and Cultural Critic 👉 Discovery Institute: Discovery Institute | Public policy think tank 👉 Fix Homelessness: Fix Homelessness | Discovery Institute 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ 📩 Ask us anything: [email protected] Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: Western civilization is being washed away by a flood of corrosive ideas. In a moment such as this, we must anchor ourselves to the firm foundation from whom its flourishing grew. We need a last-ditch ‘Hail Mary,’ or more so a wholehearted “Hail Christ the King.” This week, John Stonestreet shares about the new documentary he co-hosted, Truth Rising . In this candid conversation, we cover why our cultural moment feels unmoored, why truth can’t remain a private belief, and how courageous discipleship can actually rebuild what’s been breaking. Drawing on themes from Truth Rising , John helps us make sense of the cultural crossroads before us: decline, revolution, or renewal. He emphasizes the need to call believers to a fuller gospel that actively engages in God’s redemptive work in every area of culture and life. As we discuss the powerful testimonies of Jack Phillips, Chloe Cole, and others, we consider the real cost of believers speaking and living for the truth. Join us for a conversation that will challenge and equip you to take your next step toward truth, love, and cultural transformation. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 🎙️Featured Speaker: John Stonestreet serves as president of the Colson Center . He’s a sought-after speaker and author on areas of faith and culture, theology, worldview, education, and apologetics. John is the voice of Breakpoint , the nationally syndicated commentary on the culture founded by the late Chuck Colson. John is an ordained deacon in the Anglican Diocese of All Nations . He and his wife, Sarah, have four children and live in Colorado Springs, CO. 📌 Recommended Links 👉 Film: Truth Rising 👉 Sign-Up for The Study: Truth Rising 👉 Recommended Book: Our civilizational moment: os guinness 👉 Recommended Book: The Air We Breathe: Glen Scrivener 💻 Follow Us: 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ 📩 Ask us anything: [email protected] Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: Conversations about crime and immigration are extremely charged today, and sincere people see these issues very differently. Why? Today, Dr. Mark Moland joins us to go beyond headlines and soundbites, unpacking the worldview assumptions shaping modern criminal justice and the immigration debates. Drawing on his experience, Mark shows how our beliefs about human nature, government, and justice shape the policies we support and how we treat our neighbors, whom we are called to love. Hear him present a compelling biblical framework that balances compassion and truth. Affirming the God-given dignity of immigrants while recognizing the essential role of law enforcement and wise government boundaries. Mark also explores the power of community engagement, relationship-building, and the pursuit of shalom as a path toward safer, healthier, and more cohesive communities and cities. We hope this conversation will offer clarity on these critical issues and guidance for faithful Christian engagement in this tense cultural moment. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 disciplenations.or g 🎙️Featured Speaker: Mark Moland joined LeTourneau University in 2015 after a 21-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he led multiagency law enforcement operations, served on an international arms control delegation, and coordinated intergovernmental communications during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. He has taught at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and now focuses on equipping students “to work for the good of the city.” His research centers on immigration policy, mass maritime migration, and disaster response. Mark and his wife, Shana, have four children, three dogs, and enjoy books, game nights, Scouts, Awana, and serving in their local church. 📌 Recommended Links 👉 Scott’s Book: Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice 👉 Recommended Book: Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth 👉 Recommended Book: Agents of Flourishing 📩 Ask us anything: [email protected]

Episode Summary: What if revival isn’t measured by packed worship nights, but by reformed schools, honest businesses, and just cities? Pastor Teo Hayashi joins us from Brazil to challenge the Church’s narrow vision of success and call us back to the gospel of the Kingdom. We explore why social ills keep rising even as churches multiply, tracing how the divide between Sunday faith and Monday life has hollowed out our mission. We unpack how Christian dualism and fundamentalism’s retreat from society over the last century has left believers unsure how to shape culture. Teo’s challenge: recover a Kingdom vision that trains disciples for every area of life—from classrooms to studios, from startups to city halls. We hope this episode is a wake-up call for the global church. When God’s people abandon their civic and cultural calling, others will always fill the void. If we are seeing true revival beginning around us, it will reform society from the inside out. If you long for a bold Christianity that redeems culture, this conversation offers a roadmap. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 🎙️Featured Speaker: Teófilo Hayashi is the founder of Dunamis Movement, a revival-focused ministry spread across over 400 university campuses worldwide. Teo has traveled to over 40 nations preaching the Gospel and seeing the miraculous power of God reaching people from all different walks of life. Teo and his wife Junia have four kids, and are also the senior leaders of Zion Church, a multi-campus church that has impacted not only Brasil but the nations. Teo holds degrees in psychology and theology and is the author of various books. 📌 Recommended Links 👉 Teo’s New Book in Portuguese: The Trigger 👉 Instagram @teohayashi or @dunamismovement (Portuguese) 👉 The Teo Hayashi Podcast (English) 👉 Scott's Newest Book: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World by Scott Allen 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ 📩 Ask us anything: [email protected] Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: Whose will be the first voice your child hears about sex and identity, and will it be rooted in truth and beauty, fear and guilt, or cultural lies and deception? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder of Foundation Worldview and author of Helping Your Kids Know God’s Good Design: 40 Questions and Answers on Sexuality and Gender , joins us to help practically equip parents to confidently disciple their kids in God’s good design for humanity, marriage, and sexuality. Starting in Genesis 1–2, we explore how to build a biblical worldview of sex and gender that stands firm amid harmful worldviews that are aggressively pushed on those we love. Elizabeth offers practical scripts, early-age strategies, and gospel-centered hope for parents navigating tough topics like emotions, pornography, and transgender identity with conviction and compassion. You’ll learn: How to start conversations around human sexuality with your young children How to guide strong feelings through the Psalms How to prepare and protect against pornography How to address past sin with repentance and grace How to teach conviction without pride: recognize, remind, be kind This episode is a field guide for raising children who know and love God’s design in a confused world. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 🎙️Featured Speaker: Elizabeth Urbanowicz is a follower of Jesus Christ passionate about equipping children to think critically and understand the Christian worldview. She holds degrees in Elementary Education, Literacy Education, and Christian Apologetics, and began her career as a Christian school teacher. Noticing that many students—even those raised in Christian homes—thought more like the culture than Christ, Elizabeth created her own comparative worldview curriculum. Her program transforms children into thoughtful evaluators of ideas, shaping their media habits, academics, and faith. She now develops resources full-time to help the next generation become lifelong critical thinkers and disciples of Jesus Christ. 📌 Recommended Links 👉 Elizabeth’s New Book: Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design: 40 Questions and Answers on Sexuality and Gender 👉 Foundation Worldview: Christian Curriculums For Homeschool, Church & Christian Schools 👉 Biblical Sexuality Course from DNA: Grand Design - Male and Female, Made in the Image of God 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ 📩 Ask us anything: [email protected] Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: Something surprising is happening in churches across the West: young men are coming back! Not for hype or entertainment, but for meaning, mission, belonging, and direction. Are our churches ready to meet this incredible moment? In this episode, we’re joined by author and professor Dr. Nancy Pearcey to unpack the deeper ideas shaping this cultural “vibe shift.” Together, we explore why the church’s sacred-secular split has failed men's discipleship, how the manosphere fills the vacuum, and what it takes to move from momentary revival to lasting reformation! We also trace how family formation sits at the heart of cultural renewal. From marriage and parenting to workplace rhythms that keep fathers present, we discuss practical ways to re-enthrone the family and recover a whole-life gospel that forms men and women as equal image bearers with distinct gifts. If you’ve sensed the shift but wondered what to do next, this conversation maps a path toward renewal: dethrone the marketplace, re-enthrone marriage and the family, and rebuild culture from the home outward. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 🎙️Featured Speaker: Nancy Pearcey is the author of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes , as well as Love Thy Body , The Soul of Science , Saving Leonardo , Finding Truth , and Total Truth . She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek , highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual." 📌 Recommended Links 👉 Nancy’s Newest Book: The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes 👉 Darrow’s book: Nurturing the Nations - Disciple Nations Alliance 👉 Last Podcast with Dr. Pearcey: The Toxic War on Masculinity with Nancy Pearcey - Disciple Nations Alliance 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📩 Ask us anything: [email protected] Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: Should the gospel transform African cultures, or are they perfect just the way they are? The gospel goes beyond “getting to heaven”; it has power to reshape societies. Pastor Dennis Desire of Beacon Life Church in Nairobi joins us to contrast cultural relativism with cultural reformation. We explore how a biblical worldview confronts animism in Africa and secularism in the West, while also recognizing and celebrating the beauty in each culture. Salvation is just the beginning of a lifelong journey of Kingdom discipleship that renews minds, dignifies work and relationships, and redeems culture. From job readiness and small business training to addiction recovery and early childhood education, Dennis shares real stories of transformation in Kenya, where churches equip believers not just for Sunday but for Monday and beyond. We unpack what it means to redeem culture without erasing it—honoring Africa’s communal strength and worship while learning from the West’s systems and structures. The goal isn’t uniformity, but unity in diversity under Christ. If you want to see faith shape everyday life and society, this episode will sharpen your vision for discipling nations. #KingdomDiscipleship #CulturalReformation #FaithInAction #BiblicalWorldview #AfricanChurch Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 🎙️Featured Speaker: Dr. Dennis Desire Mwesigwa is the founding pastor of Beacon Life Church in Nairobi, Kenya. He is a dynamic Bible teacher and visionary leader with a passion for preaching the gospel of the Kingdom and transforming lives through biblical truth. Out of deep prayer for Kenya and the nations, Dr. Desire founded Beacon Life Church in January 2013 in the Lenana area off Ngong Road. Since then, the church has grown into a vibrant, multicultural ministry committed to advancing the Kingdom of God and equipping believers for effective service. Dr. Desire holds a Ph.D. in Ministry from the Apostolic Faith Bible Institute and serves as Co-Founder and Master Trainer at SOARising Kenya Ltd. His leadership, teaching, and dedication to God’s purposes continue to inspire many to live out their faith and influence their world for Christ. 📌 Recommended Links 👉 Partner: Work 4 A Living 👉 Course: Kingdomizer 101: Truth and Transformation 👉 Book: Discipling Nations - Disciple Nations Alliance 👉 Beacon Life Church: Beacon Life Church 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ 📩 Ask us anything: [email protected] Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: Softening truth to increase Christian cultural influence is simply quiet compromise. In this episode, Luke and Scott Allen discuss Tim Keller, Charlie Kirk, and the critical question: how should Christians actively engage a post-Christian culture without losing their convictions? They dive into the rise of “winsome third wayism” in evangelical circles—why it captured the imagination of Christian elites and why it has faltered when culture demanded moral clarity. The hosts contrast cautious, approval-seeking engagement with a bolder model that speaks truth in love to every sphere—justice, freedom, sexuality, and policy—because all areas of culture matter to God and should be addressed from a biblical worldview. If you’ve wrestled with how to remain gracious without compromising clarity, this conversation points the way toward faithful, courageous cultural engagement. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 📌 Recommended Links 👉 Article: Life Lessons Charlie Kirk Taught Us - Disciple Nations Alliance 👉 Article: What Caused the Negative World? - by Aaron M. Renn 👉 Book: A Toxic New Religion 👉 Book: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World by Scott Allen 👉 Bible Study: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World 👉 Recommended Book: Shepherds for Sale 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ 📩 Ask us anything: [email protected] Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: Freedom, tolerance, and human dignity only exist in Christian nations. In this episode, we dive into Tory (Conservative) Member of Parliament Danny Kruger’s viral speech on England’s Christian foundations, exploring the myth of public neutrality and the consequences of abandoning a moral anchor. From parish life and common law to the sanctity of life and public office, we trace how Christian ideas shaped institutions that protect the weak and restrain the strong—and why leaving that framework vacant invites new “gods” to take their place. We examine the moral vacuum Kruger identifies: the rise of secular ideologies, the growth of Islam in Britain, and the hybrid “woke” creed mixing pagan revivals, Christian heresies, and modernist power theories. Rather than caricatures, we look at what these forces do to families, schools, and civic trust, and why a politics of grievance cannot sustain a free society. Along the way, we wrestle with difficult issues—late-term abortion, assisted dying, and repentance in public life—while charting a path for Christians to reclaim moral authority in politics and culture. From Alfred to Wesley to Wilberforce, history shows that revival can transform nations when the Church acts as the nation’s conscience. This conversation invites listeners to take ownership of the ideas, responsibilities, and institutions we inherit—and consider what it will take to restore freedom, truth, and hope for future generations. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 🎙️Featured Speaker: Danny Kruger is the Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for East Wiltshire, having previously served as MP for Devizes (2019–2024). Before entering politics, he focused on community projects, co-founding Only Connect, a prison charity he ran for 10 years and now chairs, and establishing the West London Zone to support at-risk young people. He has also worked in journalism, as chief leader-writer at the Daily Telegraph , and in politics, including as a Government adviser on civil society and Political Secretary at 10 Downing Street. He lives in Wiltshire with his wife Emma and their three children. 📌 Recommended Links 👉 The Speech: https://youtu.be/6JlYf_VGv64?si=-Edwv4aiu7X_B1iC 👉 Book: A Toxic New Religion 👉 Article: England Before and After Wesley 👉 Bible Study: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ 📩 Ask us anything: [email protected] Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: Revival in the United States of America? In this episode, we reflect on Charlie Kirk’s recent memorial service and its unprecedented proclamation of the gospel to one of the largest audiences in history. We unpack the powerful messages delivered—and lived out—through forgiveness, bold declarations of Christ, and the witness of national leaders, including the Secretary of State and Vice President. The big question now: What’s next? If we are in the midst of a revival, what role can you play? This is a call to Christians around the world to seize this moment, join the momentum, and represent Christ in every area of life. It’s a call to action, courage, and the global Church to disciple our nations in these unique and extraordinary times. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 🎙️Featured Speaker: Lennox Kalifungwa is a cultural strategist, communicator, and creative innovator committed to cultivating free and flourishing societies in every sphere. Through his writing and public speaking, he calls audiences to think deeply and build wisely, with particular emphasis on education, politics, media, business, economics, aesthetics, art, culture, and the shaping of thriving civilizations. He is the podcast host of Kings & Statesmen and Of Flames & Crowns . His work has been featured in Forbes, American Thinker, Republic Sentinel, The Classical Difference, and EU Today. He is passionate about developing and shaping institutional environments that cultivate truth, beauty, freedom, and human flourishing. 📌 Recommended Links 👉 Memorial service: https://www.youtube.com/live/9gpUFlewlLA?si=tsz3A0Nyl_ywZaJ1 👉 Book: A Toxic New Religion 👉 Bible Study: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World 👉 Substack: State of Mind by Lennox Kalifungwa | Substack 👉 Lennox on Twitter: Lennox Kalifungwa (@LennoxKal) / X 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ 📩 Ask us anything: [email protected] Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: Here’s the full video: God’s Plan to Transform the World and How You Fit In As followers of Jesus, what is our mission until He returns? As many see signs of revival in America, we’re exploring this central question. Personal salvation is foundational, but it’s not job done—it’s job begun. In this episode, Scott, Tim, and Luke break down one of the Disciple Nations Alliance’s core training videos, God’s Plan to Transform the World and How You Fit In , showing how the tension between the kingdom of light and the kingdom of darkness impacts every part of life. Once we are saved, what comes next? We stand firm against evil, lies, and ugliness, and cultivate God’s truth, goodness, and beauty in our lives, our homes, communities, and nations. This episode offers a compelling perspective on the Christian mission. Our faith isn’t just about personal salvation, but about working in God’s strength to bring healing and hope to a broken world. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 📌 Recommended Links 👉 The Video: https://youtu.be/_CiYeCjUoYA?si=m6NeEzX0SWoDu7HB 👉 Biblical worldview Course: Kingdomizer 101: Truth and Transformation 👉 New documentary: Truth Rising 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ 📩 Ask us anything: [email protected] Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: The assassination of Charlie Kirk is a sobering reminder of how dark our cultural moment has become. Is there still room for civil discourse about what is good and true? What has led to such a loss of respect for human life? Charlie modeled courage and moral clarity. True Christian love means speaking truth against lies that dehumanize, even when it costs us. Our battle is not against people but against destructive worldviews. Bad ideas have real victims, but the gospel equips us to tear down systems built on lies with persistent truth-telling. The church needs to engage today’s cultural battles like Christ, with clarity, compassion, and courage, aiming to set the captives free, no matter the personal cost. Join us as we explore how Christians can confront false ideologies while still loving those imprisoned by them. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 📌 Recommended Links 👉 Turning Point USA 👉 TPUSA Faith: America Needs A Strong Church 👉 Oxford Debate: https://youtu.be/mlh_GfHmwts?si=HafQlsDKbKitmLpK 👉 Book: Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice - Disciple Nations Alliance 👉 Book: A Toxic New Religion 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ Episode Webpage Verses and Quotes for Reflection: “Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.” 2 Timothy 2:25-26 “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.” Colossians 2:8 “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14 "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." 1 Corinthians 15:58 “Be angry and do not sin.” Ephesians 4:26a " Let the lie come into the world, let it even triumph. But not through me ." - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn “I attack ideas. I don't attack people." - Antonin Scalia

Episode Summary: What if true government starts not in politics, but in the choices we make every day? Paulo Filion shares how his YWAM School of Government equips Christians to apply biblical principles across every sphere of life—self, family, community, and civil institutions. Drawing on his experiences in Latin America, he shows how good citizens and families, grounded in Scripture, form the foundation for strong governments. This special episode comes from DNA's 2025 Forum in Panama, where Luke and Tim sat down with Paulo Filion, the creator and operator of the YWAM School of Government and Biblical Worldview. Hear powerful stories of how he is actively championing biblical worldview training in Medellín, Colombia. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 🎙️Featured Speaker: Paulo works with YWAM and is the creator of the School of Government and Biblical Worldview, and the founder of the Teachers for the Nations School in Medellín, Colombia. 📌 Recommended Links 👉 Our Primary Course: Kingdomizer 101: Truth and Transformation 👉 Our Newest Bible Study: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World 👉 Guest Website: escuelagobierno.com 👉 Guest’s Instagram: Instagram 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: Born out of both a DNA vision conference and the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch, the Nehemiah Center shows that real transformation requires more than relief—it demands a biblical worldview that shapes families, communities, and entire cultures. From creative outreach through sports and family activities to discipling over 100 families in a single year, their approach fosters reconciliation, integrity, and thriving communities. Their work with the indigenous Miskito people demonstrates how small acts of biblical living—like modeling honesty and refusing bribes—can spark lasting economic and social change. This special episode comes from DNA's 2025 Forum in Panama, where Luke and Tim sat down with Nehemiah Center leaders, Andy Baker and Daniel Borge, who are championing biblical worldview training in the beautiful nation of Nicaragua. Hear powerful stories of paradigm shifts, and how every believer can practically play a role in discipling their families, churches, communities, and even nations. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 🎙️Featured Speaker: Andy Baker Andy Baker has served with the Nehemiah Center in Nicaragua for nearly a decade, alongside his wife and family. Andy has dedicated himself to holistic ministry that equips pastors, disciples families, and strengthens local churches. With a passion for moving beyond Sunday worship to everyday discipleship, Andy focuses on helping leaders apply a biblical worldview in all areas of life. Daniel Borge José Daniel Borge Gutiérrez is a Nicaraguan pastor and facilitator with the Nehemiah Center. Before joining the Center’s staff, Daniel served as a local church pastor and experienced firsthand the life-changing impact of biblical worldview training. For the past six to seven years, he has been part of the Nehemiah Center team, where he helps equip pastors, disciple families, and lead cultural transformation initiatives. 📌 Recommended Links 👉 First Coram Deo Course: Kingdomizer 101: Truth and Transformation 👉 Guest Website: Nehemiah Center: Cultivating Transformation 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: What does it take to build distinctly Christian institutions in today's ominous cultural climate? This week, we’re joined by our friend Lennox Kalifungwa—a rising podcaster, writer, and cultural commentator whose journey has taken him from Zambia to Moscow, Idaho. Lennox shares lessons from a recent appearance on a hostile CNN segment, responds to Dr. Larry Arnn’s claim that Jesus’ words, “My kingdom is not of this world,” should be taken literally, and offers strategies for navigating cultural conversations in a polarized world. Together, we explore why truth and love must go hand-in-hand, how Christians can engage faithfully with secular society, and why religious liberty and freedom of conscience are uniquely rooted in a Christian worldview. This episode offers practical wisdom for believers seeking to make a lasting impact in their communities while standing firm in the authority of Christ over all of life. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 🎙️Featured Speaker: Lennox Kalifungwa is a cultural strategist, communicator, and creative innovator committed to cultivating free and flourishing societies in every sphere. Through his writing and public speaking, he calls audiences to think deeply and build wisely, with particular emphasis on education, politics, media, business, economics, aesthetics, art, culture, and the shaping of thriving civilizations. He is the podcast host of Kings & Statesmen and Of Flames & Crowns . His work has been featured in Forbes, American Thinker, Republic Sentinel, The Classical Difference, and EU Today. He is passionate about developing and shaping institutional environments that cultivate truth, beauty, freedom, and human flourishing. 📌 Recommended Links 👉 Substack: State of Mind by Lennox Kalifungwa | Substack 👉 Recommended Episode: Is Illiteracy the Devil's Greatest Weapon? | Scott Allen | Of Flames and Crowns Ep. 07 👉 CNN Interview: He thinks America should adopt a Christian theocracy. And he's finding a new audience under Trump 👉 Book: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World 👉 Bible Study: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: What happens when a 24-year-old lawyer becomes a legislative gatekeeper protecting her nation from harmful ideological infiltration? Jazmín Ozuna shares her remarkable journey of using a biblical worldview to analyze proposed legislation in Paraguay, revealing how subtle language changes can threaten fundamental, God-given freedoms. This special episode comes from our recent DNA Forum in Panama. During the week, we had the opportunity to sit down with a few of the people who are championing biblical worldview training in their nations. They share powerful stories of how their mindsets have shifted and how God is working through them to be His hands and feet in discipling their countries. These conversations reveal the incredible ways God is moving around the world and inspire us to envision how He can use each of us—right where we are—to tangibly obey His Great Commission. Every one of us has a role to play in discipling our families, churches, communities, and nations! Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 🎙️Featured Speaker: Jazmín Ozuna lives in Asunción, Paraguay, with her husband, Axel. She serves as the National Director of OneHope, where she leads efforts to bring God’s Word to children and youth across Paraguay. In addition to her ministry leadership, Jazmín is a practicing legal advisor, using her expertise to support organizations and initiatives that advance the Kingdom of God. 📌 Recommended Links 👉 Course: Kingdomizer 101: Truth and Transformation 👉 Bible Study: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: What happens when we reduce the church’s mission to saving souls while neglecting culture? In this episode, Scott Allen and teammates, Luke and John, share the story of how the Disciple Nations Alliance grew out of a moment of repentance over thirty years ago—a moment that sparked a vision to equip local churches as God’s primary agents for discipling nations, not just growing congregations. In light of this vision, we believe there is a unique opportunity for the Church today, as we sit at a pivotal civilizational moment. We are witnessing an unlikely resistance to the four powerful ideological “waves”—Marxism, sexual revolution, radical Islam, and corrupt Western elitism—that are seeking to reshape societies around the world. Surprisingly, this resistance is being led outside the Church, as prominent secular thinkers rediscover the neglected message of Christianity and boldly point out that biblical principles provide the foundation for free and just societies. In this conversation, we reflect on how to promote this crucial message and what it truly means to embrace Christ’s lordship over every sphere of life. We call the Church to repent from a narrow understanding of mission and reclaim our role in transforming culture. Through personal stories, biblical insights, and practical vision, we invite you to discover how the Church can disciple nations and create societies that reflect God’s character. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 📌 Recommended Links 👉 Book: A Toxic New Religion 👉 Book: Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice 👉 Book: Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World 👉 Book: OUR CIVILIZATIONAL MOMENT 👉 Book: Shepherds for Sale 👉 Book: The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God 👉 Course: Kingdomizer 101: Truth and Transformation 👉 Bible Study: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: When the church stays quiet, society suffers. In this episode, Richard Nelson joins us to explore how Christians can faithfully engage in politics without falling into one of two extremes: ignoring politics or putting too much hope in and idolizing politics. We tackle common misconceptions about the separation of church and state and look at the chilling effects of the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations from engaging in any political campaign activity. Since most churches have this status, the amendment applies to them. Richard urges the church to disciple believers in speaking truth with integrity, resist partisan co-opting, and address pressing moral issues like conscience rights for healthcare workers. This conversation challenges Christians to step boldly into public life with a biblical vision rooted in truth, integrity, and a fear of God above all else. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 🎙️Featured Guest: Richard Nelson is the founder and Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center. He has served on multiple state and local boards, including chairing both the Hopkinsville Community College Board and the Pennyrile Christian Community Board. From 2010 to 2014, he was an elected magistrate on the Trigg County Fiscal Court. He’s an active member of Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort. Richard’s background includes work as a policy analyst, and a representative for several public policy organizations. He holds a B.S. in biology and a Master’s in public policy. Father of three girls and a boy, he resides in Franklin County with his wife Bobby Jo on Dry Ridge Farm. 📌 Recommended Links 👉 Book: Christianity & Politics: A Memoir of Spiritual Formation and Field Guide for Christians in the Public Arena: Nelson, Richard Ryan: 9798218463045: Amazon.com: Books 👉 Recomended Episode: Christian, Stop Avoiding Politics with Richard Nelson - Disciple Nations Alliance 👉 Guest’s Website: Commonwealth Policy Center | Frankfort, KY 👉 Bible Study: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World by Scott Allen 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: In this episode, we reflect on our time at the recent DNA family Global Forum in Panama. We share personal highlights, moving stories, and key insights on the essential role of the local church in discipling nations. From the power of truth to the necessity of addressing social issues, the conversation explores why righteousness, not size or wealth, determines a nation’s greatness. Together, we unpack how ideas shape culture and why Christians must remain faithful in their discipleship, rooting God’s truth deeply in the life of their communities. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 📌 Recommended Links 👉 Kingdomizer 101 Course from DNA: Truth and Transformation 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: What if climate change isn't primarily about science, but religion? Darrell Harrison, co-author of A Biblical Theology of Climate Change , makes the provocative case that climate alarmism is more than politics or science—it's a full-fledged worldview rooted in modern pantheism. He exposes how this ideology treats Earth as a deity. This deity demands radical sacrifice and drives policies that often harm both people and the very planet they claim to protect. We hope this conversation challenges you to approach environmental concerns not with fear or uncritical submission, but with truth, wisdom, and a biblical framework. Ideas really do have consequences. Understanding the worldviews behind today's most pervasive ideas will give you the clarity and confidence to exchange illusion for reality and respond faithfully to even the most controversial issues. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 🎙️Featured Guest: Darrell is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and came to faith in Christ at approximately 28 years of age. Prior to joining the pastoral staff at Redeemer Bible Church (Gilbert, AZ), Darrell served at Grace to You as Director of Digital Platforms. He is co-host of Just Thinking , one of the leading Christian podcasts in the world. Darrell is a fellow of the Black Theology and Leadership Institute at Princeton Theological Seminary (PTS) and holds a graduate certificate from the Theology and Ministry program at PTS. He has a passion for expository teaching, cultural apologetics, and biblical counseling. In his spare time, he enjoys college sports, NFL, writing, classical music, and reading the Puritans. Darrell and his wife Melissa have three adult children, Collin, Naomi, and Yasmine, each of whom resides in their native state of Georgia. 📌 Recommended Links 👉 Book: A Biblical Theology of Climate Change – G3 Press 👉 Recommended Episode: EP # 124 | A Biblical Theology of Climate Change - Just Thinking Ministries 👉 Recomended Episode: Underlying Worldviews: DEI & Climate Alarmism | Darrell Harrison - Disciple Nations Alliance 👉 Recommended Episode: Why are Climate Scientists Anti-Science? With Dr. David Legates - Disciple Nations Alliance 👉 Book: Get Our Amazon Bestseller: Climate and Energy: The Case for Realism – Cornwall Alliance 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: "This is the answer to poverty." These words came to Sandra Drury in the middle of the night—and they changed everything. As a leader within World Vision, Sandra has spent the last decade championing the Biblical Empowered Worldview, a transformative approach to poverty alleviation that's producing results traditional development models never could. In this episode, Sandra joins the guys to share how this mindset-shifting strategy is breaking cycles of poverty—from small villages in Tanzania to global adoption across World Vision's 44,000 staff. The key? Aligning beliefs about identity, purpose, and agency with biblical truth. Whether you're passionate about global development or need encouragement, this conversation offers practical insights and a hopeful vision of how every ordinary Christian can contribute to lasting transformation. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 🎙️Featured Guest: Sandra Drury is a member of World Vision's National Leadership Council. She has travelled extensively in Africa, teaching on what she refers to as “a biblically empowered worldview.” She also serves on the board of directors of Tyndale House Publishing Company. She has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Kentucky and a master’s degree in Biblical Studies from Wheaton College. She is married, with four children and nine grandchildren. 📌 Recommended Links 👉 Make a lifesaving impact | World Vision | World Vision 👉 Recommended Episode: Healing the Poverty Mindset pt. 1 with Tim & Terry Andrews 👉 Book: Discipling Nations 👉 Course: Kingdomizer 101 Course from DNA: Truth and Transformation 👉 Video: Why Does Your Worldview Matter? 💻 Follow Us: 📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations 📽️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: In today's distracted and disoriented culture, the local church faces a critical question: are we actively prioritizing the formation of disciples who can think and live biblically in every area of their lives? Pastor Doug Atterbury from Compass Bible Church joins us to explore how churches can move beyond surface-level success to embrace the deeper call of the Great Commission—transformative worldview discipleship. Drawing from his experience in secular Southern California, Doug shares how believers can resist cultural lies, reclaim purpose, and model holistic lives of meaning in a confused world. We hope that this episode will shed light on the vital need for pastors, parents, and all Christians to encourage their churches to step into the battlefield of worldviews and ideas with truth that transforms. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ Featured Guest: Doug Atterbury is a Southern California native. He received a Bachelor Degree in Bible and Theology from California Baptist University and M.A. in Theology from Talbot School of Theology. Doug has served in a variety of pastoral positions over the years; the most recent in Anaheim Hills. Doug has been married to his wife, Kelli, since 2009 and has two daughters. 📌 Recommended Links Kingdomizer 101 Course from DNA: Truth and Transformation Compass Bible Institute Compass Bible Church Video: Why Does Your Worldview Matter? Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ Episode Webpage

Episode Summary: Antisemitism is surging at an alarming rate around the world—but what’s fueling this ancient hatred? In this episode, Darrow Miller joins us to explore the deeper spiritual realities driving antisemitism—realities the media, politicians, and even most churches won’t touch. This conversation isn't just about politics, land disputes, ancient grievances, or theological camps. At its core, antisemitism is a rejection of the moral universe revealed by the God of the Bible. When God called Abraham, He didn’t just form an ethnic group—He launched a revolutionary worldview with one sovereign Creator, one moral law, and one standard of truth. This vision of reality has, and will, always provoke hostility in a world that longs for autonomy. Jews, whether religious or secular, represent this divine worldview by their very existence. They are living reminders that there is a God—and that we are not Him! This is why totalitarian regimes, pagan cultures, and secular movements have always sought to erase them. Join us as we trace the spiritual and historical roots of antisemitism, from Egypt to Auschwitz to today’s college campuses. Examine how the same hatred directed at Jews eventually targets Christians who uphold biblical morality. The urgent question is: Will Christians stand in solidarity with the Jewish people—or remain silent as this civilizational crisis deepens? Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/ Featured Guest: Darrow Miller is a world-renowned author and teacher on Christianity and culture, apologetics, worldview, poverty, and the dignity of women. In 1981, he began 27 years at Food for the Hungry, serving there as vice president from 1994 to 2007 until he helped launch the DNA in 2008. 📌 Recommended Links Final registrations due for the August 2025 DNA Forum in Panama Book: Emancipating the World by Darrow Miller Podcast Episode: “ Antisemitism and Should Christians Support Israel? | Dr. Jeff Myers ” Blog: “ Getting to the Root of Antisemitism ” by Darrow Miller Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ Episode Webpage