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. 6d ago

    Your Mission Field is Local: How to Start | Adam Peacocke

    Episode Summary: For most of us, the greatest mission field God’s calling us to isn't across the world... but right outside your front door? Why do so many churches struggle to make a positive impact on the communities they're planted in? In this conversation, Adam Peacocke shares a biblical vision for local discipleship, community transformation, and the Church's role in bringing God's Kingdom to every neighborhood. Discover why repentance must come before strategy, why consistent presence matters more than big events, and how each Christian can begin renewing their cities one faithful step at a time. If you've ever wondered how your church can move beyond Sunday services and become a catalyst for lasting communal change, this episode will equip you to be the change. Who is the 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:  Adam Peacocke is the founder of FeatherVine, a ministry designed to cultivate expressions of faith and faithfulness in the united church of Sonoma County. That effort has been built upon the sustained work of prayer and relationship among pastors and churches in Sonoma County for over 25 years. Adam enjoyed eight years on staff at GoStrategic followed by fifteen years as the pastor of a local church. In 2017, Adam transitioned into his current ministry and helped lead the response to the historic wildfires that destroyed over 5,000 homes in the community. The united outreach efforts have now expanded beyond disaster relief to include significant advances into local schools, the Foster Care system, and reaching the homeless. Adam’s passion for the proclamation of the Gospel, the unity of the Body of Christ, and the call to community transformation has opened doors for him to minister in communities around the world, but his passion to see transformation in Sonoma County has kept him firmly rooted in seeking God’s glory in the place he calls home. Adam and his wife, Jo, reside in Santa Rosa, where they are raising four children.  📌 Recommended Resources:        👉 FeatherVine School Partnership Video      👉 GoStrategic       👉 Our Strategy - 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

  2. Aug 5

    The Church Has Shrunken Discipleship. Jesus Didn't | Scott, Nelson, & Luke

    Episode Summary: What happens when most Christians have a definition of discipleship that's too small? For many believers, discipleship means Bible studies, church programs, quiet times, or spiritual disciplines. While all of these are important, what if they're only part of the picture? In this episode, Scott, Nelson, and Luke explore the most common definitions of discipleship, affirm what's right about each one, and explain what's missing. They argue that many Christians have unintentionally reduced discipleship to a handful of spiritual activities, leaving the Church with a fragmented vision of following Jesus and the Great Commission. More importantly, they present a fuller vision of discipleship, one that extends into every area of life. They explain why Jesus' command to "make disciples of all nations" only makes sense when we recover a robust understanding of what discipleship really is. Fragmented ideas about discipleship produce fragmented consequences for the Kingdom. In this episode: The difference between a disciple and discipleshipWhy discipleship is about every area of life, not just "spiritual" lifeHow the sacred-secular divide has shaped modern ChristianityWhy information alone doesn't produce transformationHow a biblical understanding of discipleship can transform individuals, churches, communities, and even nationsIf Jesus has authority over all things, then discipleship must include all things. This conversation will challenge you to rethink one of Christianity's most familiar words and recover a vision of discipleship that extends far beyond Sunday morning. Who is the 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 Resources:        👉 Core Video: From Changed Hearts to Changed Nations | A Christian’s Purpose       👉 Our Short Core Training Videos: Core Message Videos – Disciple Nations Alliance         👉 Our Strategy - Disciple Nations Alliance       👉 Book: Discipling Nations - 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

  3. Jul 29

    Why Christians Keep Getting Immigration Wrong | Kelly Kullberg

    Episode Summary: "Why do so many push for open borders?" Our guest's answer: "Power. Not love. Not justice. Power. Not compassion. Not empathy. Power." Immigration is one of the most controversial issues of our time. In this episode, Kelly Monroe Kullberg, author, speaker, and co-founder of the American Association of Evangelicals, joins Scott and Luke Allen to move beyond political talking points and ask a more important question: What does the Bible actually teach about immigration? In this episode: The biblical purpose of nations and bordersThe dignity of every human being and caring for the foreignerCommon misconceptions about immigration and border securityWhy open borders could lead to the next Tower of BabelHow Christians can pursue both truth and compassionPractical ways Christians can engage one of today's most important issuesIf you've ever wondered how to think biblically about immigration, this conversation will challenge assumptions on every side of the debate. Who is the 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:  Kelly Monroe Kullberg is the founder of the Veritas Forum and editor of the Boston Globe bestseller Finding God at Harvard: Spiritual Journeys of Thinking Christians. Since founding the first Veritas Forum at Harvard in 1992, she has traveled across the country helping start Veritas Forums in dozens of universities. For many years she also served as chaplain to the Harvard Graduate School Christian Fellowship. She is now director of project development for the Veritas Forum and spokesperson for the new American Association of Evangelicals. She served as a missionary in seven countries and is a passionate advocate for advancing the Christian Gospel to go forward in every nation. 📌 Recommended Resources:        👉 Wise Welcome Book: Immigration | American Association of Evangelicals - Wise Welcome        👉 Book: The Immigration Crisis: Immigrants, Aliens, and the Bible      👉 American Association of Evangelicals       👉 Recommended Episode: Open Borders, Criminal Justice, & Seeking Shalom | Mark Moland      👉 Recommended Book: Shepherds for Sale      👉 Recommended Book: Leadership and The Sin of Empathy      👉 Kelly’s Most Popular Book: Finding God at Harvard 💻 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. Jul 22

    The Israel Debate Is Broken. Let's Start with the Bible | Blaine Braden

    Episode Summary: Are Christians reading current events concerning Israel into the Bible? What if the biggest mistake in the Israel debate is failing to define what "Israel" even means? Everyone has an opinion about Israel. Few begin with Scripture. This week we're joined by Pastor Blaine Braden to cut through the noise surrounding Israel, Christian Zionism, replacement theology, Bible prophecy, and Israel's current conflicts. Instead of repeating internet talking points, we rebuild the conversation from the ground up with careful biblical interpretation from Genesis through Revelation with and a particular emphasis on Romans chapters 9-11. In this episode, we discuss: Why the Israel debate exploded after October 7 and how online tribalism fuels confusionChristian Zionism, replacement theology, and the importance of sound hermeneuticsThe different biblical meanings of "Israel" and why categorizing definitions mattersWhy "chosen" does not mean "saved" and why salvation comes through Christ aloneRomans 9-11, the unfulfilled promises for IsraelHow to think biblically about the modern nation-state of IsraelWhy Christians should pursue justice without favoritism or conspiracy thinkingWhat it really means to bless Israel according to ScriptureIf this episode helps you think more biblically, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help others discover the show. To support the Disciple Nations Alliance through our Matching Challenge, tap here. Who is the 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:  Pastor Blaine Braden serves as the Lead Pastor of Eastmont Church in Bend, Oregon. A graduate of The Master's University with a degree in Biblical Exposition, Blaine has spent more than sixteen years in pastoral ministry, leading with a passion for expository preaching, discipleship, and equipping the local church in an increasingly post-Christian culture. Under his leadership, Eastmont Church has experienced significant growth and continues to emphasize authentic community, gospel-centered ministry, and the faithful teaching of Scripture. Blaine and his wife, Justine, have three children and enjoy taking advantage of all that Central Oregon has to offer, especially mountain biking, dirt biking, and great coffee. 📌 Recommended Resources:        👉 Matching Challenge: Donate - Disciple Nations Alliance       👉 Recommended Episode: Is God Finished with Israel? The Modern State Explained | Redeeming Truth      👉 Blaine's Recent Sermon on Israel: Church & Israel | Part 1      👉 Darrow Miller’s New Book: Occupytillicomebook.com 💻 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. Jul 15

    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  💻 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. Jul 8

    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

  7. Jul 1

    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

  8. Jun 24

    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

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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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    Disciple Nations Alliance
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
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