Everything that we see around us is the product of ideas, of ideologies, of worldviews. That's where everything starts. Worldviews are NOT all the same, and the differences matter. A lot. How do you judge a tree? By its fruits. How do you judge a worldview? By its physical, tangible, observable fruit. The things it produces. Ideas that are noble and true produce beauty, abundance, and human flourishing. Poisonous ideas produce ugliness. They destroy and dehumanize. It really is that simple. Welcome to Ideas have Consequences, the podcast of Disciple Nations Alliance, where we prepare followers of Christ to better understand the true ideas that lead to human flourishing while fighting against poisonous ideas that destroy nations. Join us, and prepare your minds for action!
Climate & Energy: Bonus Episode
Join Scott, Dwight, and Luke to discuss this week's interview with Calvin Beisner and David R. Legates, authors of Climate & Energy: The Case for Realism. Our question is, how do Christians provide a Biblical worldview perspective to this discussion on climate change? As the sons and daughters of the Creator of this planet, how can we fulfill our mandate to work this garden we have been given and keep it? Episode Landing Page!
8/22/2024 • 41 minutes, 16 seconds
Application Discussion: The Consequences of Killing God
Following this week's discussion with author, writer, and speaker John Stonestreet, we wanted to leave you with some practical application steps you can take away from the episode. Join us for this post-show discussion as we try to get practical.View the transcript, leave comments, and check out recommended resources on the Episode Landing Page!Disciple Nations Alliance Website
6/13/2024 • 28 minutes, 48 seconds
Understanding the Times and Seasons by Darrow Miller
The men of Issachar are described in the Bible as having an understanding of their times and knowledge about what to do (1 Chronicles 12:32). This is no time to sit passively, expecting the Lord to accomplish His work apart from His people. Jesus is not only the Lamb of God; He is the Lion of Judah, the Victor, and the Dragon Slayer. We must not fear going into dark and hard places as His representatives. Ungodly cultures are breeding death and destruction, but we have a culture of life to share. Our times have shifted dramatically, and this important teaching from DNA’s co-founder, Darrow Miller, will help you think critically so that you can respond to the calling He has for you in these times.View the transcript, leave comments, and check out recommended resources on the Episode Landing Page!Disciple Nations Alliance Website
6/5/2024 • 55 minutes, 24 seconds
Shifts in Journalism that Left Behind Objectivity and the Bible with Dr. Marvin Olasky
Increasingly, news culture pushes stories that advance their agenda from writers sitting behind a desk. Gone are the days when reporters would get onto the street to reveal the facts about what is happening at the heart of an issue. Dr. Marvin Olasky calls us back to this foundation, reminding us of the importance of hearing from diverse viewpoints and going beyond austere sermonizing to tell stories that are not only useful and true, but interesting. Olasky is quick to point out the profound impact that Christianity had on culture as he recounts the mistreatment of people in other times and parts of the world. Join us and consider the news you are hearing and sharing with others. View the transcript, leave comments, and check out recommended resources on the Episode Landing Page!Disciple Nations Alliance Website
2/20/2024 • 55 minutes, 19 seconds
Why Jordan Peterson, Ayaan Hirsi Ali & Others are Turning to Christianity
The Western world has been described as a cut flower. This flower was beautiful and flourishing while rooted in a Judeo-Christian worldview, and yet, as it became increasingly secular and rejected God, it cut itself off from its roots. Today, the flower still looks good, but it will soon wither and die if nothing changes. In this episode, we look at the increasing number of former atheists, Muslims, and agnostics who are calling out the erosion of Western civilization along with its former values of human rights, justice, and freedom. These people–including Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Jordan Peterson, Douglas Murray, Tom Holland, and more–are understanding that these Western values came from the Bible.If Western society rejects God, it will also lose the virtuous and moral framework that created its foundation. This realization is leading to an awakening. It is a unique journey that has led people from an analysis of the culture and the West to the cross.Join us as we unpack the roots that nourished the West. We consider the incredibly good impact the Bible can have on culture and the devastation we can anticipate when it’s rejected. We live in a pivotal moment in history. The consequences of rejecting God are evident in our society, providing us with a fresh opportunity to promote goodness, truth, and beauty, rooted in the Bible once again.View the transcript, leave comments, and check out recommended resources on the Episode Landing Page!Disciple Nations Alliance Website
11/29/2023 • 1 hour, 36 seconds
Bonus Episode-Stand: Christianity vs. Critical Theory
Let's dissect the entanglement of Marxism, Critical Theory, and the biblical worldview. For this bonus discussion, we want to explain what this new social justice movement has to do with our commission to disciple the nations. We delve into how the worldview ideas in this movement contrast with the biblical understanding of power, humanity, and forgiveness and how each of us can continue to hold these biblical definitions and, in so doing, disciple our nations.
9/15/2023 • 24 minutes, 51 seconds
Don’t Let Schooling Stand in the Way of Education with Christian Overman and Darrow Miller
Most of us have received twelve or more years of “education.” But why did we go to school? What is the purpose of education? And is there a difference between schooling and education? We argue that there is a difference, and in fact, education is more closely related to discipleship than schooling. If that is the case, then can we even call the twelve-plus years of learning we underwent an education? Today Darrow Miller and guest Christian Overman unpack their book, Don’t Let Schooling Stand in the Way of Education: A Biblical Response to the Crisis in Public Education. Crisis is not hyperbolic, and as the church, we urgently need to understand the theology of education.Episode Landing Page with transcript, key quotes, and links to go deeper!Disciple Nations Alliance Website
8/23/2023 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 8 seconds
Trailer
Ideas Have Consequences: Good and bad ideas have the power to transform cultures. Explore with us how biblical truth can create cultures that thrive and flourish.As believers, we always want to be action-oriented. In this podcast, Scott, Darrow, Dwight, Shawn, and other special guests go beyond thinking biblically about everything. We advance with you into the world with the goal of Kingdom transformation. Join us!
