Christian Worldview Thinking

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

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

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

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

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

Brett Kunkle of Stand to Reason tackles the question of morality in this interview. Listen as he builds a case for objective morality, then delves into why morality matters: it frees us to enjoy life as God meant us to. Apologist Brett Kunkle is the Student Impact Director at Stand to Reason and a Summit faculty member. He regularly speaks to students at colleges, conferences, and churches across the country. For more information, visit StandtoReason.org. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit's email list and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.

Most Christians will struggle with doubt at some point in their lives. Brett Kunkle explains the two types of doubt, intellectual and emotional, and shares ways for Christians to handle their doubt well. Apologist Brett Kunkle is the Student Impact Director at Stand to Reason and a Summit faculty member. He regularly speaks to students at colleges, conferences, and churches across the country. For more information, visit StandtoReason.org. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit's email list and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.

In this interview, Jennifer Marshall offers perspectives on public policy, addressing the Supreme Court same-sex marriage decision, religious liberty, and poverty. She shares practical advice for churches looking to effectively minister to the poor and answers the question "why should we have hope?" Jennifer Marshall is a Summit faculty member and a vice-president at the Heritage Foundation, where she oversees research on issues like marriage, religious liberty, education, and welfare. For more information, visit Heritage.org. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit's email list and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.

Scott Klusendorf and Aaron Atwood talk about the recent, horrific Planned Parenthood undercover videos. Scott prepares Christians to start and navigate conversations about the sting videos and shares why this is a truly incredible time for the pro-life movement. Scott Klusendorf is one of the world's foremost pro-life apologists. He speaks regularly, both at Summit and around the nation, equipping Christians to champion the pro-life cause. Scott is the founder and president of the Life Training Institute as well as the author of several books, including The Case for Life. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit's email list and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.

Christopher Yuan shares his testimony, highlighting the necessity of the gospel for genuine change. Building on that perspective, Christopher also offers guidance to Christians seeking to respond well to the LGBT community. Christopher Yuan is a Summit faculty member and an international speaker, sharing his incredible testimony and lecturing on homosexuality, biblical hermeneutics, and how Christians ought to respond to the LGBT community. He's the author of Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son's Journey to God, A Broken Mother's Search for Hope with his mother, Angela Yuan. For more information, visit his website at http://www.christopheryuan.com/. Visit summit.org/podcast to sign up for Summit's email list and receive unflinching worldview analysis of current news and events.