Ideas Have Consequences

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Worldviews shape communities, influence politics, steer economics, set social norms, and ultimately affect the well-being of both your life and your nation. Obedience to the Great Commission involves replacing false ideas with biblical truth. Together with the help of friends, our mission is to demonstrate that only biblical truth leads to flourishing lives, families, societies, and nations. This show explores the intersection of faith and culture, aiming to address pressing societal issues through a biblical lens. Ideas Have Consequences is the podcast of the Disciple Nations Alliance.

  1. 6 days ago

    A Call to Cultivate: Working Towards a Biblical Vision for Engaging Culture | Owen Strachan

    Episode Summary: The culture may feel like it's unraveling, but what if God's call isn't to panic, retreat, or attack, but to cultivate? In this thought-provoking conversation, theologian Owen Strachan joins us to discuss his new book, Call to Cultivate, and why Jeremiah 29 provides a compelling biblical blueprint for faithful Christian cultural engagement. Together, we explore how followers of Christ can engage today's culture without giving in to fear, political idolatry, or end-times obsession. Owen challenges believers to plant gardens, build strong families, disciple their communities, and pursue the long-term work of cultivating culture rather than simply reacting to it. Along the way, we also have several honest, iron-sharpening-iron moments of disagreement that push the conversation deeper and challenge us all to think more carefully. If you've felt anxious about the direction of our culture or wondered how Christians should respond to today's challenges, this conversation offers a biblical vision rooted in hope, faithfulness, and the lordship of Christ. If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs hope and a biblical vision for engaging today's 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 Guest:  Owen Strachan is the provost and research professor of theology at Grace Bible Theological Seminary and a senior fellow for the Family Research Council’s Center for Biblical Worldview. Strachan holds a doctorate in theological studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, a master’s degree from Southern Seminary, and a bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College. The author of numerous books, including Christianity and Wokeness, Reenchanting Humanity, and Always in God’s Hands, he is married and the father of three children.  📌 Recommended Resources:       👉 Matching Challenge: Donate - Disciple Nations Alliance       👉 The Book: Call to Cultivate: Overcome Anxiety by Thriving Where God Plants You: Strachan, Owen       👉 Owen’s most popular book: Christianity and Wokeness: How the Social Justice Movement Is Hijacking the Gospel - and the Way to Stop It: Strachan, Owen, MacArthur, John      👉 Our Book: Discipling Nations - Disciple Nations Alliance | Darrow Miller      👉 One Gospel website: One Gospel       👉 The DNA's Theory of Change: From Changed Hearts to Changed Nations | A Christian’s Purpose 💻 Follow Us:      📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations     📽️YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/      📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📩 Ask us anything: info@disciplenations.org  Episode Webpage

  2. 8 Jul

    Blind Faith vs. Biblical Faith? Skepticism, Scientism, and Conspiracy Theories | Juan Valdes

    Episode Summary: Is faith just wishful thinking? How should Christians think about conspiracy theories? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Juan Valdes to recover a biblical, evidence-based understanding of faith. We explore why faith is not a blind leap but trust in a trustworthy God, why the object of faith matters more than the amount of faith, and how damaging teachings like “you weren’t healed because you lacked faith” distort the gospel. We also tackle the faith vs. science narrative, exposing the assumptions behind scientism and showing why the deeper conflict is often naturalism vs. theism, not Christianity vs. research. Along the way, we discuss faith and works, skepticism, conspiracy thinking, and how churches can disciple young people being shaped more by school, media, and social platforms than by biblical teaching.  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. Juan Valdes has always had a curious mind and asked lots of questions growing up. Searching for answers has been his passion and a lifelong journey. He had his first debate in 10th-grade biology class. Juan believes people have good questions and we as Christians need to have good answers. He desires to live out the command in the Bible where we’re told to always be ready to give an answer and to do so with the right attitude (1 Peter 3:15). Further, Juan feels called to equip young people for the battles they face every day in an increasingly hostile culture. He also desires to equip parents and pastors so that they’re able to engage the youth. Juan loves to see people emboldened when they realize that there are excellent arguments in support of the Truth. Most importantly, he enjoys removing the obstacles that keep people from surrendering to Christ. When Juan’s not traveling, he is engaged in the pastorate of his bilingual congregation in Miami, FL. When he has down time (which isn’t often) you might find him in a quiet place reading a book or fishing. Juan’s educational background includes graduate work at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and master’s degrees from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and Logos Graduate School. He also has a Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary. 📌 Recommended Resources:       👉 Matching Challenge: Donate - Disciple Nations Alliance       👉 Book: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World by Scott Allen       👉 Last Episode with Juan: When Feelings Become Truth      👉 Book: How to Think–A Crash Course In Critical Thinking (Revised Edition) - T | rforh store      👉 Recommended Videos: Debunked Videos — DeBunked      👉 Website: Reasons for Hope - Home 💻 Follow Us:      📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations     📽️YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/      📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📩 Ask us anything: info@disciplenations.org  Episode Webpage

  3. 1 Jul

    The Forging of the American Mind on Our 250th Anniversary | David Goodwin

    Episode Summary:  The quickest way to learn about the culture of a nation isn't to watch its politics. It's to watch how it educates its children. In this episode, we sit down with author and classical Christian educator David Goodwin, president of the Association of Classical Christian Schools, to explore why education is never neutral and how it shapes a child's worldview, character, loves, and vision of reality. Drawing from his new book, The Forging of the American Mind, and the bestselling Battle for the American Mind (co-authored with Pete Hegseth), David explains the roots of progressive education, the recovery of classical Christian education, and why Christian parents must think beyond skill-based learning to the formation of the whole person. In this episode you'll learn: Why education is about formation, not just informationHow progressive education reshaped American schoolsWhat classical Christian education offers parents todayThe role of story, virtue, and discipleship in raising faithful childrenPractical guidance for parents exploring Christian education, homeschooling, and school choiceAs Charlie Kirk writes: "Battle for the American Mind is a must-read. The education fight is the most critical in America." If you care about biblical worldview, Christian parenting, discipleship, education reform, homeschooling, classical Christian education, or the future of America, this conversation is for you. Matching Challenge: Donate - Disciple Nations Alliance  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:  DAVID GOODWIN is a pioneer in the classical Christian movement and co-authored the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Battle for the American Mind, with Pete Hegseth. He helped found The Ambrose School in Meridian, ID, and was headmaster there for 13 years, growing it from a struggling small school to over 500 students and building its current facility. He has been the president of the Association of Classical Christian Schools since 2015. He is the editor of The Classical Difference magazine and author of “Discover Classical Christian Education.” His upcoming book, a sequel to Battle…, will offer an insider’s view of why K-12 classical Christian education works. David currently serves on the Board of Academic Advisors for the Classic Learning Test (CLT) and has served as an advisor for the FOX News documentary “The Miseducation of America,” for the National Association of Scholars “American Birthright” standards, and for the Oklahoma Department of Education. He has been a speaker at various events around the country and has written for publications such as The Federalist, The Washington Times, and others. David lives in Boise, Idaho, with his wife, Stormy. They have three adult children, one of whom teaches at a classical Christian school.  📌 Recommended Resources:       👉 Matching Challenge: Donate - Disciple Nations Alliance       👉 Book: Forging the American Mind: A Year-by-Year Guide for Classical Christian Education – Transforming K-12 Learning: Practices for Teaching Virtue and Wisdom: Goodwin, David, Hegseth, Pete:      👉 Book: Battle for the American Mind       👉 Website: National Association of Scholars       👉 Documentary: Watch The Miseducation of America Online | Stream Fox Nation        👉 Book: Don’t Let Schooling Stand in the Way of Education A Biblical Response to the Crisis in Public Education by Darrow Miller   💻 Follow Us:      📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations     📽️YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/      📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📩 Ask us anything: info@disciplenations.org  Episode Webpage

  4. 24 Jun

    Successful Business Built on Conviction: 7 Weeks Coffee | Anton Krecic

    Episode Summary:  Can a business be both profitable and deeply purposeful? Anton Krecic thinks so. After witnessing the funding challenges facing pregnancy resource centers, he founded Seven Weeks Coffee, a mission-driven company that has donated more than $1.8 million to support life-affirming pregnancy resource centers nationwide. We discuss entrepreneurship, brand building, faith and work, leadership, profit, purpose, and why conviction may be one of the strongest competitive advantages in business. Along the way, Anton shares how a season in political fundraising and a commitment to serving others shaped his vision for business. His story offers a compelling case for entrepreneurs who want to build something bigger than themselves without sacrificing excellence, faithfulness, growth, or impact. 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:  Anton Krecic is an entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Seven Weeks Coffee, one of the fastest-growing mission-driven coffee brands in America. After a career in political fundraising, he launched Seven Weeks Coffee to prove that business can be a force for both excellence and impact. Through innovative branding, customer-driven philanthropy, and a commitment to quality, Anton has built a company that supports hundreds of organizations while inspiring entrepreneurs to lead with conviction and purpose.  📌 Recommended Links      👉 Website: Seven Weeks Coffee® | Drink Coffee. Save Lives.        👉 Book: LifeWork: A Biblical Theology for What You Do Every Day  - Disciple Nations Alliance       👉 Biblical Worldview Course: Monday Church: Our daily work for the service of man, the blessing of nations and the glory of God      👉 Our Impact study: Impact - Disciple Nations Alliance      💻 Follow Us:      📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations     📽️YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/      📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📩 Ask us anything: info@disciplenations.org  Episode Webpage

  5. 17 Jun

    Understanding the Times & Knowing What to Do: Occupy Till I Come | Naomi Smith

    Episode Summary:  Revival is not enough to heal this civilizational moment. Many Christians long for spiritual renewal, but what happens after revival? How do transformed hearts lead to transformed families, institutions, communities, and nations? In this episode, Naomi Smith joins us to discuss her new book, Occupy Till I Come, co-authored with Darrow Miller. Together, they explore why understanding our cultural moment is only the beginning. Diagnosing our culture's problems is relatively easy; cultivating renewal is where the real work begins. The Church must recover a biblical vision for cultural engagement, break the sacred-secular divide, and learn how to faithfully steward every area of life for God's kingdom. Join us as we discuss worldview, discipleship, cultural renewal, the Church's role in society, hospitality, family, vocation, and what it means to "occupy till He comes" in a rapidly changing world. If you've ever wondered how your faith connects to your work, community, and culture, this conversation offers both a challenge and 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:  Naomi Smith is a mother of three living in Wichita, Kansas, who carries a deep conviction that the church is called to fully participate in building the Kingdom of God in this cultural moment. Passionate about equipping and mobilizing believers, she writes and teaches on the intersection of faith, family, and cultural engagement. Naomi is the author of Home Inspired, her first book exploring how worldview and motherhood meet in the everyday life of a home. 📌 Recommended Links      👉 Book: Occupy Till I Come: Equipping the Next Generation to Break the Sacred-Secular Divide and Disciple Nations at the Level of Culture        👉 Episode: Book Release "Occupy Till I Come" | Darrow Miller       👉 Our Impact study: Impact - Disciple Nations Alliance      💻 Follow Us:      📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations     📽️YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/      📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📩 Ask us anything: info@disciplenations.org  Episode Webpage

  6. 10 Jun

    The Discipleship Gap: Why So Few Christians Have a Biblical Worldview | Dr. Len Munsil

    Episode Summary:  What if the biggest problem facing the Church isn't a lack of activity, but a lack of measurable discipleship? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Len Munsil, President of Arizona Christian University, to explore a question most Christian institutions never ask: Are we actually forming a biblical worldview in the people we disciple? And as a reminder, “you cannot become a genuine disciple of Jesus without having a biblical worldview” (Dr. Barna). Drawing on years of research conducted with George Barna and the Cultural Research Center, Dr. Munsil explains how ACU measures worldview formation and what the data reveals about students, pastors, churches, and Gen Z. We discuss why biblical worldview is about more than knowledge, the surprising gap between Bible engagement and worldview adoption, and why intentional discipleship is essential for lasting cultural transformation. If you care about biblical worldview, Christian education, discipleship, and the future of the Church in America, this conversation offers both a sobering reality check and a reason for hope. 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. Len Munsil is the President of Arizona Christian University, where he has served since 2010. Under his leadership, ACU has experienced significant growth while strengthening its mission to equip students with a biblical worldview and prepare them to influence culture with truth. Working closely with George Barna and the Cultural Research Center, ACU has become a national leader in measuring biblical worldview development and spiritual growth among college students. Munsil is the author of Transforming Culture With Truth and is a frequent speaker on Christian higher education, worldview formation, and cultural engagement. He holds a Juris Doctor from Arizona State University and previously served as an attorney, public policy leader, educator, and author.  📌 Recommended Links      👉 Website: Arizona Christian University       👉 Worldview Quiz: Worldview Assessment - Cultural Research Center        👉 Gen Z and Faith: More Interest, Less Foundation      👉 Study Finds Few Signs of U.S. Spiritual Renewal as Biblical Worldview Levels Remain Stalled      👉 A Great Awakening movie | Official Website  💻 Follow Us:      📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations     📽️YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/      📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📩 Ask us anything: info@disciplenations.org  Episode Webpage

  7. 3 Jun

    The Last Stand: Why the Battle for Life Is a Battle of Worldviews | Dr. George Grant

    Episode Summary:  What happens when a society rejects the sanctity of life and abandons a biblical worldview? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. George Grant to discuss The Last Stand, his documentary created with Seth Gruber. Together, they trace the historical roots of today's cultural battles, showing how the struggle over human dignity, the value of children, and the lordship of Christ has shaped civilizations from ancient Rome and the French Revolution to modern America. Dr. Grant explains why the pro-life movement is ultimately a clash of worldviews, why cultural decline begins with false ideas about the human person, and why Christians cannot retreat from the public square. We explore what faithful cultural engagement looks like in an age increasingly hostile to biblical truth. This conversation offers both a sobering diagnosis and a hopeful roadmap for renewal through discipleship, Christian education, institutional leadership, and long-term faithfulness. If you're concerned about the future of Western civilization, the pro-life movement, or the Church's role in discipling nations and shaping society, 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:  George Grant is the Pastor of Parish Presbyterian Church, Director of the King’s Meadow Study Center, Founder of both Franklin Classical School and Bannockburn College, and Coordinator of the Chalmers Fund. He is the author of dozens of books in the areas of history, biography, politics, literature, and social criticism, and he has written hundreds of essays, articles, and columns. He is a regular contributor to World Radio. And his work on behalf of the homeless, for international relief and development, for racial reconciliation, and for the sanctity of life has been profiled in such varied media outlets as the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, the Coral Ridge Hour, Point of View, Crossfire, World Magazine, and Christianity Today.  📌 Recommended Links      👉 Film - The Last Stand       👉 Book - The Last Stand       👉 Book - Discipling Nations: The Power of Truth to Transform Culture by Darrow Miller      👉 Book - Occupy Till I Come by Darrow Miller      👉 Book - A Christian Manifesto by Francis Schaeffer       👉Website: Dr. George Grant 💻 Follow Us:      📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations     📽️YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/      📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📩 Ask us anything: info@disciplenations.org  Episode Webpage

  8. 27 May

    Gender Confusion, the Woke Right, & the Search for Salvation | Dr. Jeff Myers

    Episode Summary:  Gender ideology, anti-Semitism, the Woke Right, and conspiracy thinking may seem like separate issues, but according to Dr. Jeff Myers, they all flow from a deeper worldview crisis: Where do people look for identity, meaning, and salvation? This week, we sit down with the president of Summit Ministries and author of Raising Gender-Confident Kids to discuss the growing confusion surrounding gender and identity, the cultural pressure facing parents and students, and why redefining language reshapes how young people understand reality. Myers explains why gender confusion is often downstream from a deeper identity crisis and offers a hopeful vision of male and female differences as purposeful design rather than stereotypes. We also explore the continuous rise in anti-Israel sentiment and anti-Semitic narratives among younger generations, unpacking how ideas about oppression, victimhood, and political “salvation” are shaping both the left and the right. Along the way, we discuss the “woke right,” conspiracy thinking, and how Christians can move from confusion to responding with wisdom.  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. Jeff Myers is president of Summit Ministries. As an educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Myers has become one of America’s most respected authorities on youth leadership development and worldview formation. Focus on the Family founder, Dr. James Dobson, referred to him as “a very gifted and inspirational leader.” Evangelist Josh McDowell called him “a man who is 100% sold out to preparing the next generation to reflect the character of Christ in the culture.”    📌 Resources:      👉 Recommended Episode: Antisemitism & Political Turmoil: A Biblical Response w/ Kasey Leander       👉 Recommended Book: Raising Gender-Confident Kids       👉 Recommended Book: Should Christians Support Israel?       👉 Impact Research from DIA: Impact - Disciple Nations Alliance  💻 Follow Us:      📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations     📽️YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/      📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations 📩 Ask us anything: info@disciplenations.org  Episode Webpage

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Worldviews shape communities, influence politics, steer economics, set social norms, and ultimately affect the well-being of both your life and your nation. Obedience to the Great Commission involves replacing false ideas with biblical truth. Together with the help of friends, our mission is to demonstrate that only biblical truth leads to flourishing lives, families, societies, and nations. This show explores the intersection of faith and culture, aiming to address pressing societal issues through a biblical lens. Ideas Have Consequences is the podcast of the Disciple Nations Alliance.

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    2021 - 2026
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