Impact 360 Institute

Jonathan Morrow

Welcome to the Impact 360 Institute podcast (www.impact360.org). This podcast is hosted by popular author and Director of Cultural Engagement Jonathan Morrow. Impact 360 institute exists to cultivate leaders who follow Jesus.

  1. JAN 5

    Did Jesus Claim to be God?

    Join the Impact 360 podcast for an in-depth conversation with Robert Bowman, a leading evangelical scholar on apologetics, theology, and new religious movements. In this episode, we explore the biblical case for the deity of Christ through Bowman's book "The Incarnate Christ and His Critics: A Biblical Defense," co-authored with Ed Komoszewski. The HANDS Acronym FrameworkBowman introduces the memorable "HANDS" framework for understanding Christ's deity: Honors - Divine worship given to JesusAttributes - Divine characteristics (eternality, omnipotence)Names - Divine titles (Lord, God, I AM)Deeds - Divine actions (creation, miracles, judgment)Seat - Sharing God's throneKey Theological ConceptsThe Incarnation: Understanding Jesus as fully God and fully humanThe Paradox of Christ: How Jesus can be both eternal and born, divine and humanEarly Christian Worship: Evidence that first-century Jewish Christians worshiped Jesus as God from the beginningThe "Big Bang" of Christology: How divine Christology emerged immediately, not graduallyAddressing Common Objections"Why doesn't Jesus explicitly say 'I am God'?""If Jesus is God, who is he praying to?""Doesn't 'Son of God' mean Jesus is lesser than God?"John 1:1 translation debates ("the Word was God" vs. "the Word was a god")Resources MentionedBooks"The Incarnate Christ and His Critics: A Biblical Defense" by Robert Bowman and Ed Komoszewski"Putting Jesus in His Place: The Case for the Deity of Christ" (2007) by the same authorsWebsitesInstitute for Religious Research: IRR.org - Hundreds of free articles on apologetics, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, and biblical reliabilityRobert Bowman's Personal Site: RobertBowman.net - Blog, book information, and free excerptsImpact 360 Institute ProgramsPropel & Immersion - 1-2 week summer experiences for high school studentsFellows Program - 9-month gap year program for post-high school studentsWebsite: Impact360.org

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  2. 10/29/2025

    Why are Young Men Returning to the Church as Female Attendance Declines?

    In this episode of the Impact 360 Institute Podcast, host Jonathan Morrow analyzes dramatic new findings from Gen Z Volume 3 research (with Barna Group) about faith dynamics among young men and women. The conversation centers on the surprising trend: young men ages 18–24 are returning to church and recommitting to biblical faith while young women in the same age group are disengaging from organized religion at increasing rates. Topics Discussed: Introduction to biblical worldview and servant leadership   Review of Gen Z Volume 3 statistics: church attendance, faith identification, gender divide   Biblical foundation for male and female (Matthew 19:4–6); God’s design for gender  Why young men are experiencing renewed agency, hope, and church engagement   Factors behind female Gen Z’s rise in “nones” (no faith affiliation) and moral relativism  Cultural and educational shifts: college degree gaps, mental health, deaths of despair   Zero-sum game trap in faith conversations, why both young men and women matter  “Men have been left behind, women have been lied to."  Sexual revolution’s consequences for women, featuring Louise Perry’s journey from atheism to Christianity  How secular scripts have failed young women’s flourishing; marriage and family insights   Reanimation of meaning among young men, agency in faith, and rising Bible engagement   Discipleship challenges and practical steps for churches, parents, and leaders   Encouragement for creating men-friendly spaces, supporting both sexes, and clear gospel teaching   Resources and programs at Impact 360 Institute for Gen Z students and ongoing research Additional Links: Gen Z Volume 3 Research: https://www.barna.com/gen-z-volume-3/ Impact 360 Institute Courses & Conferences: https://www.impact360institute.org/courses/ Article: Gen Z Women’s Faith Trends https://www.barna.com/trends/gen-z-women-struggling-in-faith/ Louise Perry’s Story: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/case-against-sexual-revolution-perry/ Social Media & Contact: Instagram: @impact360institute Twitter/X: @impact360 Facebook: Impact 360 Institute Email: info@impact360.org For more resources, episodes, or to support discipleship initiatives, visit Impact360.org.

    31 min
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Welcome to the Impact 360 Institute podcast (www.impact360.org). This podcast is hosted by popular author and Director of Cultural Engagement Jonathan Morrow. Impact 360 institute exists to cultivate leaders who follow Jesus.

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