Ideas Have Consequences

Disciple Nations Alliance
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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. 22h ago

    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

    1h 4m

  2. Jun 10

    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

    1h 6m

  3. Jun 3

    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

    56 min

  4. May 27

    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

    1h 9m

  5. May 20

    Very Few Christians Lead Public Life: Why? | Bracey Fuenzalida

    Episode Summary:  In the United States and in many nations around the world, Christians make up a large percentage of the population. Yet despite our numbers, the broader culture is often shaped far more by other ideas, values, and worldviews than by a distinctly biblical vision of life. What is missing in Christian discipleship that keeps the Gospel from shaping not only personal faith, but the broader culture? This week, we talk with Bracey Fuenzalida of the Falls Church Fellows Program and one of the fellows, Isabelle Souza, to explore why believers are often absent from society’s most influential institutions, and how deep discipleship can and should change that. From communism in Chile to secular universities in Brazil, Bracey and Belle share how worldview, vocation, and intentional Christian formation shape leaders for government, business, media, education, and the arts. We explore why escapist Christianity has caused many believers to retreat from public life, and why recovering an optimistic vision of redemption changes how Christians approach work, leadership, and culture. If every sphere of life belongs to Christ, then every vocation becomes sacred ground for discipleship, creativity, stewardship, and restoration. Join us! 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:  Bracey Fuenzalida leads the Falls Church Fellows Program, shaping its vision and strategy to equip recent college graduates to become thoughtful, faithful, and influential leaders. With a 35-year career spanning entrepreneurship, coaching, business strategy, and theological study, Bracey is driven by a passion for creativity, human growth, and purposeful leadership. His academic background—from Mathematics and Architecture to History and Theology —grounds his holistic, people-centered approach to preparing the next generation of Christian leaders to make meaningful impact in the marketplace, the church, and society. Across the public and private sectors, as well as in higher education, he has served as an owner, director, and enterprise strategist—guiding teams through complex challenges with clarity and a deeply relational leadership style. Known for turning ambiguity into alignment, he has built companies from the ground up, reshaped business channels, and led teams around the world. His work blends technical excellence with a commitment to helping people thrive and enabling organizations to reach their full potential.  📌 Recommended Links      👉 FELLOWS PROGRAM: The Falls Church Fellows | DC Fellowships &  Leadership       👉 Book: Discipling Nations - 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

    1h 29m

  6. May 13

    Poverty Isn’t a Money Problem | Arturo Cuba

    Episode Summary: What if we’ve been approaching poverty from the wrong angle? In this episode, I’m joined by Arturo Cuba, who has spent decades in Latin America tackling the deeper roots of poverty. Together, we rethink the idea that poverty is just a lack of money or that more generosity will fix it. We explore how mindsets, priorities, and worldviews hold people back. Arturo shares how a biblical worldview addresses poverty’s root causes and why money alone, without heart change, often makes things worse. We dive into issues like homelessness, family breakdown, and the deeper spiritual roots of poverty. In the end, we challenge the Church to live out what we teach and offer practical steps for each of us. If you’re ready to rethink poverty, this conversation 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: From his teaching experience with rural pastors and farmers in Latin America, Arturo brings encouraging insight for every person in every culture. Arturo Cuba is one of the Disciple Nation Alliance’s earliest and most influential trainers. He has creatively discipled people in the biblical worldview in Latin America for over 20 years. 📌 Resources:      👉 Recommended Podcast: 31 Days of Worldview Wisdom with Arturo Cuba      👉 Recommended Episode: The Church has the Answerers: Poverty, UBI, Homelessness, and AI jobs | Ena Richards      👉 Recommended Teaching: The Development Ethic: Hope for a Culture of Poverty      👉 Recommended Book: The Power of Truth to Transform Culture 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

    1h 19m

  7. May 6

    What Would a Christian Family Look Like Today? | Jeremy Pryor

    Episode Summary:  The modern West tells a story about family that sounds normal until you measure it against Scripture: raise kids, launch them out, start over every generation, and call it success. Jeremy Pryor, co-founder of Family Teams, argues that this “nuclear family” script is recent, fragile, and negatively forming both the culture and the church more than we want to admit. So we slow down and ask a better question: what did God design the family to be? Jeremy walks us through Genesis 1:28 as a five-part mission given to a family team: be fruitful, multiply, fill, subdue, and rule. From there, we connect the dots to Matthew 28 and the Great Commission, showing why disciple-making was never meant to be outsourced entirely to individuals and institutions. We dig into Abraham and why a recovered, Old Testament-shaped view of household, identity, and generations changes how we read the whole Bible, including the parts we tend to skip like genealogies. Then we get practical. We talk about the first-century oikos household, why rebuilding Christian discipleship at home starts with something as simple as the table, and how multi-generational meals and family stories restore depth and belonging. We also address the breakdown of fatherhood, the loss of household economy, homeschooling and education responsibility, and why marriage works best as a mission-driven partnership.  If you want to see culture change, start where you actually have stewardship: your household.  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:  Jeremy Pryor is a business strategist, family coach, and author dedicated to helping families thrive through biblical principles and community engagement. Jeremy met his wife, April, in Jerusalem in 1997 when they were students. They have five kids. They’ve founded and led several businesses and nonprofits, including Epipheo (a video production agency), Just Sew (a quilt shop), Family Teams (training content for families), and 1000 Houses (a network of Cincinnati disciple-making households).  📌 Recommended Links      👉 Free 5-day email series: 5 Days to Transform Your Family into a Team       👉 1,000 Houses Podcast: 1000 Houses Podcast       👉 Jeremy’s Podcast: Jeremy Pryor's Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts       👉 Jeremy’s Website: Home - Family Teams       👉 Family Incorporated: Family Inc. Coaching - Rolling   💻 Follow Us:      📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations     📽️YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/ 📩 Ask us anything: info@disciplenations.org  Episode Webpage

    58 min

  8. Apr 29

    Kingdom Ambassadors: Clear Truth, Calm Courage, Real Influence | Greg Koukl

    Episode Summary:  Churches are filling. Bibles are selling. People are searching for truth again. The question is: are Christians ready to meet the moment? This week we sit down with Greg Koukl, founder of Stand to Reason, for a timely conversation on what it truly means to live as an ambassador for Christ and His kingdom in a confused and hostile culture. Greg explains why effective Christian witness is not about winning arguments, but representing the King with truth, wisdom, and character. He unpacks these three essential marks of a faithful ambassador for us: an accurately informed mind, an artful method, and an attractive manner. If you have ever walked away from a hard conversation wishing you had responded with more clarity and less frustration, this episode is for you. We also explore the meaning of the Kingdom of God, why Jesus’ words “My kingdom is not of this world” do not mean retreat from culture, and how Christians can faithfully be a biblical influence in every sphere of life. If you want to grow in biblical worldview, Christian apologetics, cultural discernment, and faithful witness, this conversation will equip and encourage you. Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)👉 https://disciplenations.org/ 🎙️Featured Speaker:  Greg founded Stand to Reason in 1993 and currently serves as President. He has spoken on more than 90 university campuses both in the U.S. and abroad and has hosted his own call-in radio show for over 30 years, advocating for “Christianity worth thinking about.” He has debated atheist Michael Shermer on national radio and Deepak Chopra on national television. An award-winning writer and best-selling author, Greg has written seven books, including Street Smarts—Using Questions to Answer Christianity’s Toughest Challenges, The Story of Reality—How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between; Tactics—A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions, and Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air. Greg has been featured on Focus on the Family radio and has been interviewed for CBN and the BBC. He's been quoted in Christianity Today, the U.S. News & World Report, and the L.A. Times. Greg received his Masters in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at Talbot School of Theology, graduating with high honors, and his Masters in Christian Apologetics with honors from Simon Greenleaf University. He is an adjunct professor in Christian apologetics at Biola University. 📌 Recommended Links      👉 Dwight’s New Book: Made to Live       👉 Recommended Episode: Made to Live: The Good News of the Kingdom of God 💻 Follow Us:      📸Instagram     📽️YouTube 📩 Ask us anything: info@disciplenations.org  Episode Webpage

    56 min
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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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