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Dr. Pierre Kory - The Coming Tsunami Of Vaccine Cancers & Disease. The Shannon Joy Show Exclusive With Dr. Pierre Kory - TRAGIC Victory For Ivermectin & The Coming Tsunami Of Vaccine Cancers & Disease.  Apr 04 2024   Other Episodes A very real conversation with Dr. Pierre Kory about skyrocketing health impacts from vaccine injury and ivermectin and other new therapies as real solution. Please follow Dr. Kory HERE: FLCCC Alliance: www.flccc.net Dr. Kory's private practice for Long COVID/Long Vax/General Medicine: https://drpierrekory.com Dr. Kory's bestselling book, The War on Ivermectin: https://www.amazon.com/War-Ivermectin-Medicine-Millions-Pandemic-ebook/dp/B09T4K2YTV Dr. Kory on X: @PierreKory

Over the past few weeks, there has been a surprising amount of movement in the AI music space. Suno and Udio are two lavishly funded AI music generation startups which just launched new models, which allow you to make songs in a wide range of genres from prompts. While not perfect, they both sound pretty good. At the same time, Spotify is trialling AI-generated playlists, seemingly laying the groundwork for their own generative music. In this ep, we talk about the new models and what they might be used for. Links AI-Music Arms Race: Meet Udio, the Other ChatGPT for Music - Rolling Stone Former Google DeepMind researchers launch AI-powered music creation app Udio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A very real conversation with Dr. Pierre Kory about skyrocketing health impacts from vaccine injury and ivermectin and other new therapies as real solution. Please follow Dr. Kory HERE:FLCCC Alliance: www.flccc.netDr. Kory's private practice for Long COVID/Long Vax/General Medicine: https://drpierrekory.comDr. Kory's bestselling book, The War on Ivermectin: https://www.amazon.com/War-Ivermectin-Medicine-Millions-Pandemic-ebook/dp/B09T4K2YTV Dr. Kory on X: @PierreKory Support the showColonial Metals Group is helping Americans emancipate from the rigged market system & protect their hard earned savings with a variety of precious metal investment options to fit EVERY lifestyle.Learn about your options HERE ——>https://colonialmetalsgroup.com/shannonjoy-show/ Or, to talk to a REAL person - give them a call at this special number for the SJ audience!Call them at (888)-705-0950 For TOTAL phone security and privacy check out our sponsors at Connecta Mobil! Visit them TODAY at www.Phone123.com/Joy Or talk to a real person by calling: 941-246-2156 Get FIT and healthy with your daily serving of Field of Greens!!!Fieldofgreens.com and use the promo code JOY for 15% off!

Brian interviews Candace Chartier. Candace has more than two decades of experience in Ontario's long-term care sector, and she has an extensive and established record of advocating for change that benefits seniors across the province. Her past experiences have included serving as the CEO of the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) and the CEO of Safe Haven Consulting Inc. Candace Chartier talks about how we as a province will deal with the coming tsunami of elderly people.

Jesus said, “You will hear of wars and rumors of wars.” So when terrorists strike, missiles are fired, and ground wars begin in the Middle East, it's easy to question whether the end times are coming. To add to our anxiety, the words surrounding how Christians discuss the end times are daunting: Eschatology. Premillennialism. Postmillennialism. Dispensationalism. Replacement theology. What do they mean? Do they all have the same importance? Should we care about them today? In this episode of The Denison Forum Podcast, Dr. Jim Denison and his son Dr. Ryan Denison join Dr. Mark Turman for an insightful discussion on end-times thinking as it relates to the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza. In the end—whenever the end truly may come—let's remember how Jesus completed his statement on the rumors of wars: “See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place” (Matthew 24:6). Topics (01:24): One month into the war, what's going on in Israel? (06:24): What is eschatology? And why does it matter in the Middle East right now? (09:10): Why do many American Christians hold to a dispensational view of the end times? (16:07): Is having a right eschatology a primary doctrine of Christianity? (22:55): Is Israel our key indictor of the end times coming? (26:24): Are Israelites still God's people? (31:03): Are Christians too focused on predicting the end times? (34:53): Why the end times matter for you right now (40:40): Closing prayer Resources Transcript (PDF) Is the conflict in Israel a sign of the end times? Are we living in the end times? More on the war in Israel by Denison Ministries The Gift of Immanuel: A 25-Day Advent Devotional About Dr. Jim Denison Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening. About Dr. Ryan Denison Ryan Denison, PhD, is the Senior Editor for Theology at Denison Forum. Ryan writes The Daily Article every Friday and contributes writing and research to many of the ministry's productions. He holds a PhD in church history from BH Carroll Theological Institute after having earned his MDiv at Truett Seminary. He's authored The Path to Purpose, What Are My Spiritual Gifts?, How to Bless God by Blessing Others, 7 Deadly Sins, and has contributed writing or research to every Denison Forum book. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

When your children ask hard questions about conflict in the Middle East, what will you say? Parents and grandparents may feel overwhelmed and underprepared when it comes to talking about the ongoing crisis in Israel, but children are still affected by what they see and hear—and they often see and hear much more than we think, especially in our media-saturated culture. So how much should you share? How can you educate yourself on the conflict to speak confidently about it? To speak biblically about it? And how can we encourage our children to make a difference where they live even when war seems so far away? Steph Thurling, Executive Director of Christian Parenting, talks with Denison Ministries CEO Dr. Jim Denison. Together, they offer keen biblical insight and practical ways to talk about this crisis with your children and grandchildren. Topics A very short history of Israel and Palestine| 01:48 Who's occupying whom? | 04:21 The difference between Palestine and Hamas | 08:30 Why is Israel so important to so many? | 12:38 What does the Bible say about the current crisis in Israel? | 14:43 How can we talk with our kids about the Israel crisis? | 17:20 How can families show support for Israel? | 24:10 More resources on the crisis in Israel | 27:25 A prayer for the Middle East | 29:54 Resources Transcript (PDF) Talking with your kids about the war in Israel, Steph Thurling The Christian Parenting Podcast Network The latest Denison Forum content on the Israel crisis Radical Islam: What You Need to Know, Jim Denison Texas Baptist Men Red Cross State Department Travel Advisories: Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Council on Foreign Relations A Middle East Wake-Up Call, (paywall) Walter Russell Mead About Steph Thurling Steph Thurling is executive director of Christian Parenting, host of The Christian Parenting Podcast, and a mom of three amazing kids! Steph has her master's in youth, family, and culture from Fuller Theological Seminary and has a background in youth and children's ministry. She is co-author of Raising Prayerful Kids, a book that shares easy, life-giving, and fun ways to teach kids to pray. She loves helping families grow closer to each other and to God through meaningful experiences and conversations. Steph is a frequent speaker at churches and mom groups and is known for her relatable stories, practical ideas, and gentle encouragement. About Dr. Jim Denison Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.  

Dr. Jim Denison shares biblical insight and expert knowledge on the many questions swirling around the ongoing war in Israel: ●      What is a kibbutz, and why was one so brutally attacked by Hamas? ●      Is Hamas really a terror organization, or are they an oppressed group fighting for legitimate survival? ●      Does Hamas truly and rightfully represent the Palestinian people, or are they self appointed power mongers who refuse free elections and retain power by intimidation? ●      If a group is oppressed or attacked, are all means of retaliation legitimate? ●      Is all of history the story of one person oppressing another or one group or nation oppressing another? ●      Does God love Palestinians and Israelites? Resources ●      Unedited transcript (PDF) ●      How can we pray for Israel? Foundations with Janet ●      Talking with your kids about the war in Israel, Christian Parenting ●      Current DF resources on the war in Israel About Dr. Jim Denison Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.  

As war in Israel begins, questions abound. What is the crisis in Israel? Who is Hamas, and why did they attack Israel? How is Israel responding? Why should Christians care, and how should we pray and help? What might this new conflict mean for larger nations? How is faith and religion sometimes used as a cloak to cover a relentless pursuit of power? Dr. Jim Denison discusses these and other critical issues connected to the new war between Israel and Hamas. Note: This episode was recorded on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. Topics ●      Who is Hamas? | 03:02 ●      How does Hamas view Christians? | 05:15 ●      Understanding Israel's geography | 07:21 ●      Defining “occupied territory” | 12:30 ●      Why did Hamas attack now? | 19:10 ●      What are the larger ramifications of war in Israel? | 21:59 ●      Defining radical Islam | 29:14 ●      Cloaking power in religious garb | 36:08 ●      How should Christians view this conflict? | 41:46 ●      A prayer for the crisis | 51:25 Resources ●     Unedited transcript (PDF) ●     War in Israel resource page ●     Hamas and Radical Islam: What Christians need to know ●     How did the war in Israel happen? Israeli intelligence failures and spiritual warfare ●     “This is our 9/11”: Why did Hamas attack Israel? What comes next? ●     How to think biblically about Israel About Dr. Jim Denison Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.  

Can our faith be as bold as the first Christians' faith? The Holy Spirit who moved through the first-century church is still the same today. God's power is still just as powerful. So why aren't most of us experiencing his power in our churches and in our personal lives? Dr. Jim Denison joins The Denison Forum Podcast to discuss Bold Faith: First-Century Lessons for Twenty-First-Century Christians, his biblical commentary on the Book of Acts. Topics How should we discuss the book of Acts? | 02:28 How do we discern abiding truth within the narrative parts of the Bible? | 03:49 Who should read Bold Faith? | 09:05 What is the kingdom of God? Why does it matter? | 11:28 The beauty and joy of obeying Christ as king | 15:37 Why does the Bible offer macro and micro stories? | 19:44 Do you believe in a big God? | 22:23 Every Christian needs an Acts 1:8 strategy | 24:30 What are we getting right, or wrong, about the Holy Spirit? | 30:05 On being Pentecostal, evangelical, and sacramental | 34:00 How does Acts 8 show God turning evil to good? | 42:00 Why God is concerned about all of us—and each of us | 49:30 Why the book of Acts is still relevant today | 55:10 Resources Unedited transcript (PDF) BOOK: Bold Faith: First-Century Lessons for Twenty-First-Century Christians, by Dr. Jim Denison ARTICLE: See the one: An excerpt from "Bold Faith" by Dr. Jim Denison BOOK: Evangelical, Sacramental, and Pentecostal: Why the Church Should Be All Three, by Gordon T. Smith PODCAST: “The most exciting moment in my lifetime for the gospel in Cuba”: A conversation with Proclaim Cuba About Dr. Jim Denison Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

When compared to news stories about violent crime, politics, and war, it's easy to see why so many are infatuated with the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce relationship. TV tends to cater to what we want as a culture, but we're more anxious, depressed, and lonely than ever. In a world that's often all about us, why is this?  Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-amusing-ourselves-to-death/ Denison Forum fall flash sale ends today! Act now to redeem 40% off any book in our bookstore. This is the last note you'll receive about our fall sale, and it's an excellent time to complete your Denison Forum library or to pick up thoughtful Christmas gifts. Use the code DFFALLSALE to redeem your 40% discount. If you'd like a suggestion, The Coming Tsunami could be Dr. Denison's most pivotal book to date.  

House lawmakers voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker yesterday afternoon, the first time in US history that a speaker has been voted out. Meanwhile, another unprecedented event is unfolding away from the headlines with ramifications that are even more foundational for biblical Christians in a secularizing culture: the pope is signaling support for blessing same-sex unions.  Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/kevin-mccarthy-removed-as-speaker/ For more on the Bible and homosexuality, please see Dr. Jim Denison's website article here.  The Denison Forum fall flash sale continues! All of our books are marked down by 40%. If you've yet to request your copy of Respectfully, I Disagree or How Does God See America? or The Coming Tsunami, I highly encourage you to do so today. Just use the code DFFALLSALE at checkout to redeem your 40% discount and stock up on biblical resources that speak into today's culture. *Sale ends Friday.  

Article Description  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's dating relationship continues to generate headlines in stark contrast to news that directly affects us, such as the aversion of the government shutdown and America's growing frustration with inflation and slow economic growth. Americans want to be “inspired by a new, optimistic future,” but this won't begin with secular culture. It must begin with spiritual rebirth, and that must begin with us as Christians. Author: Jim Denison, PhD  Narrator: Chris Elkins  Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe  Read The Daily Article:  https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-news/ Our fall flash sale is live! Every book in our store is 40% off, including The Fifth Great Awakening, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions 10-volume box set, and The Coming Tsunami. Complete your Denison Forum library or pick up a few gifts for Christmas. Use code DFFALLSALE at checkout to redeem your 40% off. *Sale ends Friday.   

Christian, how now shall you vote? America is more divided and hostile along political lines and tribes than ever before. For some, politics may have become their substitute religion in place of a true faith in Christ Jesus as King of kings.  So how can Christians understand and engage in our political processes as culture-changing Christians who use their influence in redemptive ways for the glory of God and the good of others?  Dr. Jim Denison joins Dr. Mark Turman to discuss the presidential political season and the intersection of faith, hope, and love with politics, government, and power. Topics How did Denison Ministries start? | 03:01 “Use new words to communicate the same truth” | 8:26 Dr. Denison's greatest hope in this political season | 12:03 Dr. Denison's greatest fear in this political season | 18:58 How are AI, social media, and tech affecting politics? | 19:51 How can Christians prepare themselves well for voting? | 22:15 When politics is exhausting | 27:33 4 anchoring biblical truths for political engagement | 30:15 Billionaire political influence | 36:05 Are humans fundamentally good or as fundamentally flawed? | 39:44 What does it mean to be made in the image of God? | 43:56 Is politics our new national religion? | 46:49 The rise of secular religion | 57:16 Should Christians protest? | 1:01:08 Resources Download the unedited transcript Denison Ministries Denison Forum First15 Christian Parenting Foundations with Janet Podcast episodes How can doubt and disbelief become transforming faith? A conversation with Alister McGrath How the arts and sciences reveal God's genius: Dr. Jonathan Witt discusses “A Meaningful World” What happens when a theoretical physicist meets God? A conversation with Dr. Tom Rudelius Books The Coming Tsunami Respectfully, I Disagree How Does God See America? Articles How do you spot a deepfake video? What does the Bible say about politics? What does the Bible say about religious liberty? “The highest obligation and privilege of citizenship” Citizens of two countries A majority of Americans aren't proud to be American: Why the difference between pride and patriotism matters About Dr. Jim Denison Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. Jim speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

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Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman respond to popular reader questions, discussing the spectrum of positions on abortion, how to have honoring conversations about controversial subjects, homosexual attraction versus activity, and healthy church discipline.   Show notes:    Dr. Jim Denison unpacks the various positions on abortion and the spectrum between extreme positions (3:14). They consider the importance of avoiding self-righteousness and heatedness in conversations while preserving ethical consistency (10:14). Dr. Denison reflects on the “post-Dobbs world,” and how we can get involved in pro-life initiatives (19:19). They discuss “side B” gay Christians and how homosexual attraction is not sinful (24:06). They unpack the philosophical framework of various “identities,” how postmodernism infects our language about identity, and why God provides our true foundation (31:41). Dr. Denison continues by addressing how churches should interact with gay visitors, how to treat them with love, and how to navigate church discipline (38:59). Dr. Denison closes by giving thoughts on accountability and Paul's “handing over to Satan” and how we change our approach to sin when handling non-believers (50:53).  NOTE: We've launched our summer campaign. As a 100-percent donor-supported ministry nonprofit, we rely on believers like you to give toward our calling “to equip the saints for the work of ministry” (Eph. 4:12). If our work has encouraged or inspired you, please give today.   Resources and further reading:   Denison Forum's curated collection of our most-visited LGBTQ resources “Number of abortions in Texas dropped 99 percent,” Dr. Jim Denison “The Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade: Dr. Jim Denison weighs in on abortion,” Podcast “What does the Bible say about abortion?” Dr. Jim Denison Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender “What does the Bible say about homosexuality?” Dr. Jim Denison The Coming Tsunami, Dr. Jim Denison   About the host   Mark Turman, DMin, is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.    About the guest    Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. Denison Ministries includes DenisonForum.org, First15.org, ChristianParenting.org, and FoundationsWithJanet.org. Jim speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening.  

Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss Dr. Denison's most pivotal book, The Coming Tsunami, one year later, the history of American ideals, AI ethics, Paul's example of peaceful cultural engagement, and hope.    Show notes:    Dr. Denison begins by giving the elevator pitch of The Coming Tsunami, discussing the history of how America's ideals and why the culture opposes Christianity (1:58). They discuss how America has turned to politics as a new religion and why postmodernity cripples us against AI ethics questions (11:51). They discuss how to prepare rather than panic, to hope rather than fear, and how Paul and Jesus modeled peaceful engagement with the culture (14:48). They discuss why looking at the history of ideas is so important and how one kind of freedom can turn into tyranny (29:14). They talk about why opposition to Christianity in the US is significant, even if persecution against Christians is not new to the world or history (40:21). They close by considering how Christians can practically steward their influence to act as salt and light to the world (45:25).   Resources and further reading:   Get your copy today: The Coming Tsunami: Why Christians Are Labeled Intolerant, Irrelevant, Oppressive, and Dangerous―and How We Can Turn the Tide, Dr. Jim Denison   About the host    Mark Turman, DMin, is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.    About the guest    Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries, which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content. Dallas-based Denison Ministries includes DenisonForum.org, First15.org, ChristianParenting.org, and FoundationsWithJanet.org. Jim Denison speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at DenisonForum.org and DrJimDenison.com, as well as on radio, TV, podcasts, and social media.  

Dr. Jeff Myers, the president of Summit Ministries, joins Dr. Mark Turman to discuss apologetics for Gen Z through Summit's summer camps. They also consider the idea of worldviews, explain the philosophical nature of truth, and talk about his book, The Truth Changes Everything.    Show notes:    Dr. Jeff Myers begins by sharing his testimony and how he became president of Summit Ministries, which helps kids stand firm in a biblical worldview through camp and student conferences (5:44). Dr. Myers explains Summit and how they help prepare Gen Z for defending their faith and thinking critically. They also talk about pivotal life moments when faith becomes relevant (11:57). Dr. Myers talks about what a “worldview” is and what led him to write Truth Changes Everything (23:30). Armed with a PhD in philosophy, Dr. Myers provides a deep, philosophical understanding of truth (29:21). Dr. Turman asks why the Christian worldview is unique, given the incarnate person of Christ (47:36).    Resources and further reading:   Truth Changes Everything: How People of Faith Can Transform the World in Times of Crisis, Dr. Jeff Myers Summit Ministries, website The Coming Tsunami, Dr. Jim Denison   About the host    Mark Turman, DMin, is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.    About the guest    Dr. Jeff Myers is the president of Summit Ministries. As an educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Myers has become one of America's most respected authorities on youth leadership development.  Through his speaking engagements and media appearances, Dr. Myers has become a fresh voice offering humor and insight from a Christian worldview. He is the author of 14 books, including Understanding the Faith, Understanding the Times, and Understanding the Culture textbooks, which are studied by tens of thousands of students. Dr. Myers holds a Ph.D. from the University of Denver.  He continues to engage college students and adult learners by serving as a trustee of Colorado Christian University and through a Signature Leadership Course offered by the Lumerit Corporation, which serves the training needs of many Fortune 100 companies. Jeff and his wife Stephanie and their family live in Colorado.  

Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman sit down to discuss the mission of Denison Forum, the origin story of the ministry that now reaches millions of people, how he writes The Daily Article, and the different brands of Denison Ministries.    Show notes:    To begin, Dr. Jim Dension gives the elevator pitch for Denison Forum and how James Davison Hunter's idea of “manifesting faithful presence” clarified his vision for Denison Forum (0:25). Dr. Denison discusses how Christians should use their influence in America (7:59). Then, he launches into the history of Denison Forum, starting with the early years then moving into The Daily Article (16:15). They consider what “culture” means, and why we want to equip Christians to change the culture (28:57). Dr. Denison shares how he makes The Daily Article and how he picks the topics for it (33:35). They talk about what Denison Ministries does, and its unique mission with multiple brands (44:57). Dr. Denison closes by talking about whether strategic planning is biblical, and how we can use influence to advance Christ's kingdom (48:34).   Resources and further reading:   Denison Forum's mission, story, and impact Denison Ministries 2022 impact report The Coming Tsunami, Dr. Jim Denison To Change the World, Dr. James Davison Hunter   About the hosts  Jim Denison, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and the CEO of Denison Ministries, which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content.    Mark Turman, DMin, is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.

Hundreds of billions of American dollars are about to gush forth from Washington in service of accelerating the vaunted energy transition. But there's a problem, one anchored in what can only be called the physics of money. Economists and policymakers like to talk about “market failures” in achieving energy goals. But even gushers of money can't change what nature permits. Source

Hundreds of billions of American dollars are about to gush forth from Washington in service of accelerating the vaunted energy transition. But there’s a problem, one anchored in what can only be called the physics of money. Economists and policymakers like to talk about “market failures” in achieving energy goals. But even gushers of money can’t change what nature permits. Source

The unfathomable death toll from the shots is likely just the beginning. Today, we're joined by famed cardiologist Dr. Peter McCullough, who details a number of concerning trends pointing to long-term injuries we're just beginning to detect. He warns that amid the panic over younger people dying suddenly, it's likely that even more seniors are dying from the shots. He warns about the potential for long-term blood clots, type 1 diabetes, prion disease, and even neuropsychiatric disorders resulting from the shots. As always, he backs it up with academic studies. He also issues a dire warning that the upcoming RSV shots could cause cellular fusion and tremendous damage to the entire body. Finally, we discuss the need to reevaluate all of the vaccines and our entire approach to immunology from the bottom up.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce Miller, Dr. Mark Turman, and Mark Legg discuss Bruce Miller's book, The Seven Big Questions, our doubts and questions about faith, life's purpose, and apologetics.    Show notes:    Bruce discusses why he wrote The Seven Big Questions, and it's important to ask the deepest questions of life (2:02). They discuss the way the Bible asks dark, honest questions in Ecclesiastes (7:52). Miller talks about the mystery that often persists when we pursue these questions and why we need “epistemic humility” (20:06). Miller delves more deeply into postmodernism and why it's unsatisfying to our biggest questions of life (32:32). They talk about scientism, and the renewed interest in spirituality shown by the youngest generation (42:45). Miller closes by talking about why ending on the idea of a personal relationship with Jesus is so important (48:23).   Resources and further reading:   The Seven Big Questions, Bruce B. Miller Brucebmiller.com The Coming Tsunami, Dr. Jim Denison.    About the hosts    Jim Denison, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and the CEO of Denison Ministries, which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content.  Mark Turman, D.Min., is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.    About the guest    Bruce is the pastor of Christ Fellowship, a consultant, and an author. He's written ten books ranging from apologetics to church leadership. He founded The Centers for Church Based Training, and served as a mentor with Leadership Network to equip next-generation and mid-career pastors. He has recently directed his thinking toward LGTBQ+ consulting for Christian leaders to whom he brings a fresh approach full of both grace and truth in full measure.

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Will Vladimir Putin see missile strikes against his forces in annexed Ukrainian regions as missile launches against Russia? If so, will he retaliate with nuclear weapons? This scenario is just one reason Cold War historian Michael Dobbs is warning that the conflict in Ukraine “presents perils of at least equal magnitude” to the Cuban Missile Crisis. And Putin's thinking is evidence of a greater cultural issue that affects us all: the conviction that I have a right to what I want, no matter the consequences for those who disagree. For a larger discussion in historical and biblical context on the growing attack on conservative Christians, see Dr. Jim Denison's book, The Coming Tsunami).   Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe 

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Join your friend Jeanette as she sits down with Dr. Jim Denison. Dr. Denison is sharing his book The Coming Tsunami and today we discuss ways we can as Christians live a life full of love when we are seen as unloving by the world's standards. Listen in!Links from today's show:Grab The Coming Tsunami https://amzn.to/3qrsiqRListen to the Moms At Work Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/momsatworkJoin our email community https://bit.ly/3FUVvzG

Jonathan sits down with Dr. Jim Denison for a conversation on what Dr. Denison calls the Coming Tsunami - the rise of post truth culture, the rise of the sexual revolution, the rise of critical theory and the rise of secular religion.   As Dr. Denison describes the earthquakes beneath the surface of our day, he suggests how we as cultural missionaries in our homes and in our communities can respond with truth and love. He helps us learn to spot the lies in our world and stay focused on being beggars helping other beggars find bread.   Dr. Denison wrote an amazing new book. The Coming Tsunami: Why Christians Are Labeled Intolerant, Irrelevant, Oppressive, and Dangerous―and How We Can Turn the Tide. This book came from his passion regarding the culture and how we as Christians can protect our faith and redeem the brokenness and darkness that is in our world right now.

On Today's show we had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Jim Denison on his new book The Coming Tsunami. Jim Denison, PhD is an author, speaker and the CEO of Dallas basedDenison Ministries which is transforming 6.8 million lives throughmeaningful digital content from DenisonForum.org, First15.org, ChristianParenting.org, and FoundationsWithJanet.org.If you would like to see more from Dr. Denison you can find him on his website - DenisonForum.orgLink to The Coming Tsunami  -  https://www.amazon.com/Coming-TsunamiOur Coffee is from Unique Coffee Roasters and we are drinking the Cinnamon English Toffee. Support the show

We are joined by Dr. Jim Denison of Denison Forum. Dr. Denison is a cultural apologist, speaker and author, and he discusses his book, "The Coming Tsunami", which is the CE Book Club pick for May 2022. More info on the Book Club here: https://christiansengaged.org/book-club

Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss how to understand modern Israel through a theological lens, the current political climate, the history of the Jewish people, how to pray for Israel, and how Christian and Jewish beliefs differ.    Show notes: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison begin by giving a brief description of Israel's geography and its demographics as of today (5:37). Then, Dr. Denison provides a summation of the history of Israel and of the Old Testament (12:05). They discuss how going to Israel makes the Bible 3D and tangible (15:42). He then goes on to fit the story of Jesus into the context in a vivid description in the historical context and discusses why most modern Jews today reject Jesus as the “suffering servant” Messiah (21:43). Dr. Denison then explains differing views on the fulfillment of God's purpose for Israel and Judaism, including Dispensationalism and “replacement theology.” (27:49) Dr. Denison relates his own view that, while the Jewish people are not chosen by God in fulfillment of prophecy, they have a special quality about their culture that is blessed by God. While God loves all people, Palestinians, Arabs, Muslims, and Jews, he seems to particularly bless the Jewish culture, even in the modern day (31:04). Dr. Turman presses in, asking more about how we can uniquely evangelize to Jews, recognizing that Jesus, his disciples, and the earliest churches were all Jewish (34:41). Within that, they discuss the evident spiritual warfare going on in the hearts of the Jewish people and in Israel right now, which is manifesting as violence. They discuss the current political climate of Israel and how to pray urgently for them (45:45).    P.S. Jim's most pivotal book to date, The Coming Tsunami, is now available on Kindle, hardcover, and Audible.   Resources and further reading:   "To Follow in His Footsteps" - Dr. Ryan Denison “Why do so many Americans condemn Israel?” - Dr. Jim Denison “I was reminded in Israel that religion doesn't work” -Dr. Jim Denison  "How to go on a trip led by Dr. Jim Denison"   About the hosts    Jim Denison, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and the CEO of Denison Ministries, which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content.    Dr. Mark Turman is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church. 

Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss the differences between patriotism and nationalism, why Christians should be good citizens, what role nationalism plays in the war in Ukraine, and how to avoid echo chambers.    Show notes: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss Jesus' trial at the crucifixion and how politics played into the crucifixion (0:39). Dr. Denison then helps the audience understand the difference between patriotism and nationalism and why their definitions are so important (6:03). They discuss how Christians should be good citizens while still giving their ultimate allegiance to Christ and why modern expressions of nationalism over patriotism are misplaced. They then consider how nationalism might play a role in the Russian and Ukrainian war (14:07). Social media plays a massive role in the discussion about patriotism in today's America. Dr. Denison and Dr. Turman give practical advice on how to get a wide range of sources to avoid echo chambers, reflecting on long-gone journalistic standards (20:20). They close by reflecting on taxes and the biblical idea that Christians can be good citizens and patriots without being nationalists (39:02).     P.S. Jim's most pivotal book to date, The Coming Tsunami, is now available on Kindle, hardcover, and Audible.   Resources and further reading:   "Should I be on social media?" - Christian Englert "Do you need a social media fast?" - Steve Yount "How to seek the truth when it comes to fake news" - Steve Yount "What does the Bible say about Easter?" - Jim Denison "It's not all bad news" - Mark Legg "Why I am a Christian patriot but not a Christian nationalist" - Jim Denison "What is QAnon?" - Jim Denison Thomas L. Friedman with the New York Times David Brooks with the New York Times   About the hosts    Jim Denison, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and the CEO of Denison Ministries, which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content.    Dr. Mark Turman is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church. 

Dr. Randel Everett joins Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison to discuss religious freedom, the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, and why the state shouldn't be run by religion.    Show notes:  After giving his personal story, Dr. Randel Everett discusses the surprising role of a Baptist in religious freedom in the US's founding (7:22). He then talks about the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, how they got started, and how they defend religious freedom and challenge persecution and oppression (10:39). Dr. Everett relates what this mission currently looks like internationally, such as in Myanmar, Burma, and Bangladesh (20:18). They discuss the unique aspect of the Judeo-Christian ethic that allows for freedom of belief (28:10). Dr. Jim Denison considers the negatives of when the church tries to control the state (32:25). Finally, Dr. Everett ends by encouraging us to strive for virtue to make society a better place from the ground up, and how listeners can get involved in 21 Wilberforce (35:21).   P.S. Jim's most pivotal book to date, The Coming Tsunami, is now available on Kindle, hardcover, and Audible.   Resources and further reading: 21 Wilberforce - defending freedom “What does the Bible say about religious liberty?” - Dr. Jim Denison  “What does the Bible say about freedom?” - Dr. Jim Denison Religious Liberty in Crisis - Ken Starr Liberty for All - Andrew T. Walker   About the Guest  Dr. Randel Everett founded 21Wilberforce in 2014 to focus attention on religious persecution abroad and the enduring importance of religious liberty in the United States.   As President, Randel leads the 21Wilberforce team, often on the front lines internationally. He spent four decades pastoring churches in Florida, Virginia, Arkansas, and Texas. He founded the John Leland Center for Theological Studies, led the Baptist General Convention of Texas, and currently serves in leadership for the Baptist World Alliance. Throughout his career, Randel has traveled to nearly 40 countries and witnessed persecution first-hand.   About the hosts  Jim Denison, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and the CEO of Denison Ministries, which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content.    Dr. Mark Turman is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.

In this week's episode, Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman respond to the audience's questions, including how to be salt and light, is baptism necessary for salvation, how to handle evolution, and how to deal with feelings of hopelessness when a family member doesn't believe in God.     Show notes: First, Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss the Benedict Option by Rod Dreher, as people are asking Jim: What do we tell our children about the issues brought up in culture (3:21)? How do we prepare for the coming cultural tsunami which already affects our lives and our family's lives?  Dr. Denison believes in a balanced approach, saying that we must have retreats to spend time with God, to spend quality time with other believers, and make sure we “get away” from the world. However, at the same time, we are salt and light to the world, and we shouldn't hide that from people who desperately need to hear the gospel (16:04). We must engage with the culture in a biblical, loving way.    Next, they discuss a question about how to engage with non-believers. Dr. Denison gives some practical tips, and they consider the value of presence (9:23). Sometimes, we don't have to say anything; we just need to be there for people. The Holy Spirit will give us the words to say, and he works in ways we don't often expect. They also discuss how vocational ministry fits into this need for rhythms of rest and regeneration.    Next, they answer the question: Is baptism necessary for salvation? Dr. Denison relates a short history of the theology of baptism, why baptism is important, which option, in his view, most aligns with the Bible, and application for our listener who asked the question (21:04).    Another listener, in the context of sharing their faith, asks how we as believers should handle evolution and the intersection of faith and science (31:18). Dr. Denison believes that these issues are not essential for salvation. It shouldn't be an issue that divides us. Dr. Denison says it shouldn't prevent anyone from coming to faith since Christians interpret the Bible differently in this respect. Dr. Denison relates his own view about evolution. He believes in microevolution but not macroevolution, and he explains these views further.    Dr. Denison weighs in on another heavy question: How does the Bible deal with the salvation of close friends or family (44:13)? How do we, as our listener put it, sleep at night? What if one of our children or close relatives doesn't believe in Jesus? Dr. Denison gives a hopeful message in response and discusses how we can give that weight over to Jesus, knowing that he loves them more than we ever could. He also says to never give up; it's never too late. Continually pray for them, but know that their salvation is not ultimately your responsibility—it's between them and God.    P.S. Jim's most pivotal book to date, The Coming Tsunami, is now available on Kindle, hardcover, and Audible.   Resources and further reading: What should we believe about creation and evolution? - Jim Denison Does evolution prove God? - Mark Legg   About the hosts    Jim Denison, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and the CEO of Denison Ministries, which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content.    Dr. Mark Turman is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church. 

Bobby is on Zoom with Jim Denison discussing his new book The Coming Tsunami.  Jim urges Christians to turn into the coming storm (Culture) as salt and light here on earth.  We exist to make disciples of all nations and there is no hiding from the current culture.  Jim encourages believers to engage in the culture in a redemptive and proactive way using a biblical world view speaking grace and truth into the world we are living in. Don't miss this fast paced interview is packed full of truth and practical ways to live.  Jim's New Book - The Coming TsunamiDenisonministries.orgWe want to hear from you, please reach out at podcast@empoweredhomes.org. 

Summary: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss how societies are driven by metanarratives, the Western and Eastern differences between them, religious metanarratives, Putin's metanarrative for Russia, and how they all match up against the Bible.    Show notes: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison begin by covering the basics of metanarratives. Every culture and country has a north on its compass, a “larger story we find ourselves in.” Dr. Denison provides the history of the Western metanarrative, that the government exists to serve the individual. The West believes, “I, the individual, am the center of my existence.”    He contrasts this view with the Eastern perspective, which holds generally that the individual is not the center. He considers Greek philosophers, Hinduism, Islam, radical Islam, Marxism, snd then the current imperialist Russian perspective held by Putin. Each of these reflects a unique metanarrative. In particular, Dr. Denison reflects on the massive clashes between Russia against the West (in the cold war and now in Ukraine) and radical Islam against the West (terrorism, 9/11, etc.).   The source of recent conflict becomes clearer when we consider Putin's view that NATO is encroaching on their borders and the radical Islamic perspective that the West has been the aggressor against them since the Crusades. Both of these play into the divide in metanarratives that set countries against each other. In the case of Russia, Dr. Denison shares the history of Russia over the past centuries as context for Putin's mindset. Putin's mindset, while not Communist, is one that values the collective greatness of Russia over the individual.    Dr. Turman and Dr. Denison then turn to America to consider our country's narratives through the centuries, the cultural shifts, and the consistent metanarrative that the individual is the highest consideration. Then they reflect on how the “American dream” holds up when compared to Scripture. The American (and Western) individualistic mindset, while not all bad, does not match with God's ultimate metanarrative revealed in the Bible. Neither does the Eastern mindset that values the collective above all else.    This is because the collective of God's kingdom, the church, is most important. Within this, however, each person must respond to the call as an individual before being adopted into the Father's kingdom.    We exist to serve God's kingdom with other believers, in a community. The Bible, then, provides its own metanarrative for us to live by. Dr. Turman and Dr. Denison close by reflecting on this one, true metanarrative for Christians to live by.    P.S. Jim's most pivotal book to date, The Coming Tsunami, is now available on Kindle, hardcover, and Audible.   Resources and further reading:   The Coming Tsunami - Jim Denison Updates on Ukraine - Denison Forum Team “The inevitability of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: How Putin's history reveals his destiny” - Ryan Denison “Why does Russia want Ukraine? A timeline of Russian aggression against Ukraine” - Mark Legg The Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century - George Friedman    About the hosts    Jim Denison, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and the CEO of Denison Ministries, which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content.    Dr. Mark Turman is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.

"Jim Denison joins host Todd Furniss to discuss the lack of #CivilDiscourse within our culture, the emerging secular faith, and The Coming Tsunami of cultural opposition in our society today. #Faith #Morality #ComingTsunami-----------Todd Furniss is the author of the new book The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare https://www.thesixtypercentsolution.com/product/hardcover-edition/1To learn more about Todd Furniss:https://linktr.ee/tfip----------Dr. Denison is a cultural scholar, pastor, and author who helps people respond biblically and redemptively to the vital issues of our day.He is also the co-founder and Chief Vision Officer of the Denison Forum, a Dallas-based nonprofit that comments on current issues through a biblical lens.He is a widely sought speaker, podcaster, and subject-matter expert on radio about cultural issues from a biblical perspective.In 2009, Jim Denison and Jeff Byrd founded the Denison Forum in Dallas, Texas, with three employees. Their goal was to encourage spiritual awakening while equipping believers to engage with the issues and news of the day. Jim Denison's The Daily Article is distributed via email, social media, and podcast to hundreds of thousands of culture-changing Christians daily.Denison Forum is part of Denison Ministries, which also includes First15, Christian Parenting, and Janet Denison's ministry.To learn more about Jim Denison & Denison Ministries:www.denisonforum.orgFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/DenisonForumInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/dr.jimdenison/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/denisonforum/Twitter | https://twitter.com/jimdenisonYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/denisonforum"

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Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the Ukraine/Russian conflict, why Putin believes the invasion is justified, whether this conflict will devolve into World War III, what the Bible says about war, and four encouraging ways to pray for Ukraine.   Show notes: First, Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman unpack the recent developments in Ukraine. They express admiration for the Ukrainian president Zelensky and the heroic way that Ukraine is holding out against Russia. Then, Dr. Denison talks about the difference between a cold war, a hot war, and the means of conflict in a cyberwar. They also discuss the international backlash against Putin's move into Ukraine. Then, Dr. Denison relates a difficult reality: The United States is not as prepared for a cyberwar as Russia is. They discuss the risks posing U.S. citizens if that were to unfold.    They then delve into a discussion of the difference between “eastern” (namely, Russia and China) and “western” worldviews. Dr. Denison unpacks how the individualism of the west means that we prize persons above the “whole,” or the “state.” On the other hand, Putin's eastern perspective means that he is willing to sacrifice massive numbers to serve the interests of Russia. Dr. Denison shows how authoritarianism plays into this conflict and Putin's further interests in taking Ukraine.    At this point, Dr. Denison unpacks St. Augustine's just war theory with his famous seven justifications, such as self-defense, proportionality, justice, last resort, etc. From Putin's perspective, from the eastern mindset that serves Russia first above all else, this war meets all the qualifications, while we in the West would say it meets absolutely none of them. This shows how complex war and international politics are. In this context, Dr. Turman and Dr. Denison unfold his likely motivations in greater detail.    They then go off track to discuss a potential parallel: how Mexico could hypothetically use similar logic to Putin, but within the Western worldview, to regain portions of Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and even southern California. This idea of war between the US and Mexico is entirely theoretical, but Dr. Denison covers some history; how America ultimately wronged Mexico by taking land in the 1800s, similar to how Putin is currently trying to take Ukraine. They follow this parallel for some time. Finally, Dr. Denison discusses the origins of the City of God where St. Augustine outlines the just war theory.    In conclusion, Dr. Denison provides applications for Christians in America. We can rest in the Lord, knowing that he has things under control. He also answers whether any Christians should join the Ukrainian defense. Then, he gives four ways to pray for Ukraine:   For God to be glorified and to redeem this war for his purposes For Putin's heart to change and for him to come to repentance  For miraculous deliverance for Ukraine and in defense of Ukraine For God to use our fear to turn to God, as an opportunity to turn to faith   And finally, Dr. Denison prays himself to close the podcast.    P.S. Jim's most pivotal book to date, The Coming Tsunami, is now available on Kindle, hardcover, and Audible.   Resources and further reading: Updates on Ukraine - Dr. Jim Denison, Denison Forum team “Just war and personal conflict: a Veterans Day reflection” - Dr. Jim Denison  The Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century - George Friedman City of God - St. Augustine The Brookings Institute - Fiona Hill  About the hosts  Jim Denison, PhD, is an author, speaker, and the CEO of Denison Ministries, which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content. Dr. Mark Turman is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.

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(00:00-9:16): Brian and Aubrey discussed Daniel Silliman's Christianity Today article, “RZIM Spent Nearly $1M Suing Ravi Zacharias Abuse Victim.” (9:16-19:08): Dr. Jim Denison, Co-founder & Chief Vision Officer of the Denison Forum and Author of “The Coming Tsunami,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his articles, “Why Russia “invaded” Ukraine: Explaining “Putin's endgame”” and “Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert: The latest from Ukraine and a biblical call to courage” You can check out Dr. Denison's articles and his podcast at denisonforum.org, order his new book, “The Coming Tsunami” at thecomingtsunami.com, and connect with him on Twitter at @JimDenison (19:08-28:40): What are some ways we can seek moments of joy and wonder? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on a tweet from Tim Keller, “Wonder is a sign of a believer. There should not be the grumpy, "Of course, I'm a Christian, why would you ask?" There should be no "of course" about it.  Rather you should think, "Who would have thought it? Me a Christian! Incredible but true--it's a wonder and miracle." (28:40-36:35): How can we be more intentional about praying for the people of Ukraine? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and reflected on the “Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York performing Prayer for Ukraine on SNL.” (36:35-49:13): Christie Anthony, Director of Operations for SOS International, and Hannah Weehunt, Director of Marketing for SOS International, joined Aubrey to share about the ministry impact of SOS International.  Give online at 1160hope.com or call 866-343-4717 (49:13-57:15): Brian and Aubrey reflected on a tweet from Micah Fries, “I am drawn to those who are gentle, kind and who consistently encouraging. In a world full of harsh rhetoric and cancel culture, give us more kindness, encouragement and hope.” They also chatted about the inspirekindness.com blog post, “Kindness 101: What Is Kindness and How Do You Teach It?” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summary: Judge Kenneth Starr joins Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman to discuss the Constitution, religious liberty, the Supreme Court, the separation of church and state, and how Christians can find hope for the future of religious liberty.    Show notes: Judge Kenneth Starr (former solicitor for the U.S.), Dr. Denison, and Dr. Turman discuss the state of American law and religious liberty, which is covered in fuller length in Judge Starr's book Religious Liberty in Crisis. They consider some of the biggest questions posing America. They reflect on the Constitution, why it's so permanent and important, the protection of religious liberty, and some relevant religious liberty cases in recent years.    Dr. Denison first discusses the Equality Act and the danger it poses to religious liberty. Judge Starr shares the same concerns but has faith that the Supreme Court will uphold the Constitution if the Equality Act were to become law. Judge Starr suggests that the Constitution will be an excellent “sea wall” to the coming cultural tsunami Dr. Denison writes about in The Coming Tsunami.   They then delve into a discussion of the church-state separation, which Judge Starr unpacks and deconstructs. Yes, the states must remain neutral in regards to religion, but that does not mean they should be hostile to it. He encourages more nuance when we discuss the so-called wall of separation. Dr. Denison describes the two extremes that evangelicals can often take: running from politics or thinking that only Christians should run the government. As faithful Christians, we should be involved in the culture and politics, but we should also keep the kingdom of God separate from “Caesar's” kingdom.    Dr. Denison and Judge Starr then consider the purpose of the federal courts, specifically the Supreme Court's role in our government, and how it is often misunderstood. Within this, they take a close look at the new celebrity status many Justices are acquiring. Dr. Denison delves into the new wave of celebrity culture that pervades America at large.    Finally, Judge Starr defines some confusing terms, like accommodation and stare decisis, and why they might be relevant to some cases now before the court. Judge Starr also considers the possibility of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, at least at the federal level. He then gives final, parting thoughts about the permanence of the Supreme Court and the political climate.    Resources and further reading:   Religious Liberty in Crisis: Exercising Your Faith in an Age of Uncertainty - Kenneth Starr   “Ken Starr's ‘Religious Liberty in Crisis' is an indispensable guide to defending religious freedom” - Jim Denison “Why the Equality Act is the greatest threat to religious liberty today” - Greg Baylor, Dr. Jim Denison “The Equality Act: What Christians need to know” - Dr. Jim Denison  “Will the Supreme Court protect religious liberty?” - Mark Legg   About the featured guest Judge Kenneth Starr has argued thirty-six cases before the US Supreme Court, including when he was US Solicitor General. He served as United States circuit judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, as a counselor and chief of staff to US Attorney General William French Smith, and law clerk to chief justices. He has served as President and Chancellor of Baylor University and the dean of Pepperdine School of Law for twenty-five years. He has served as a partner at two national law firms. He continues to serve on the Board of Advocates International, the Supreme Court Historical Society, and the Christian Legal Society.   About the hosts    Jim Denison, PhD, is an author, speaker, and the CEO of Denison Ministries, which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content.   Dr. Mark Turman is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.  

Scholar, pastor, and author Dr. Jim Denison joins Blake to talk about helping people respond biblically and redemptively to the vital issues we face in our worlds today. Listen in as they touch on topics like the state of our current culture & how we got here, the enormous danger these cultural quakes represent, and why Christians are labeled intolerant, irrelevant, oppressive, and dangerous. Jim is the author of The Coming Tsunami - available everywhere now!   To connect with Jim:  Website: www.denisonforum.org Facebook: @DenisonForum Instagram: @dr.jimdenison Twitter: @JimDenison Looking for easy one-click photo filters? Head to itgirledits.com/products/blake to buy Blake's preset collection! The collection is an amazing lifestyle collection that will give your every day photos a bright, classic look! With a mix of both warm and cool (and one black & white), this preset collection will boost whites, brighten colors, and give a one-click dreamy edit. There's a lot of essential oil companies to choose from, but Blake loves Simply Earth for their quality, prices, and that 13% of their profit goes to fighting against human trafficking. Head to simplyearth.com and use code: BLAKEFREE for a $40 gift card after purchase.

Summary: Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the thinking of Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and the progression of Western philosophy, which has culminated in the post-truth culture we find ourselves in today.    Show notes: Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman open by explaining Jim's role as a “cultural apologist.” After a detour into different approaches to preaching, they state that, in a general sense, all of Western philosophy is a footnote to Plato, Aristotle, and Kant (riffing off of the quote by Alfred North Whitehead).   Plato began by claiming that the soul exists before the body and that the material world is fundamentally flawed. It is a “shadow” of the real things, which are “spiritual” or “mental,” and the purpose of physical life is to purify one's soul. Additionally, according to Plato, if we wanted to study apples, we would think about “appleness.” We wouldn't study it by looking at apples in the physical world. This Greek categorization of the spiritual and “everything else” is what led to the “Sunday versus Monday” Christianity, which Jim expounds upon.    Then, they delve into Aristotle, who opposed his teacher. Aristotle said that to understand things we should look at the material world. To study an apple, we need to look at apples themselves in the physical world.    They then leap centuries to consider how Plato and Aristotle respectively influenced different applications of the church. While you can loosely trace Plato's influence to modern Protestantism, you can trace Aristotle's influence to the Catholic church.    At this point, we can say that Immanuel Kant in the eighteenth century was trying to exercise his thinking to unite these two ways of thinking. The “empiricist” (focus on the physical) and “rationalist” (focus on the rational) were raging in debate at this time. Kant, in trying to marry these two ways, ended up saying that we cannot know the “thing in and of itself” either rationally or empirically. This kind of subjectivism swept Europe. America, however, was somewhat protected from these ideas by “commonsense realism,” which Mark and Jim discuss more.    They then speculate into the two paths Europe and America took in history, given these two opposing views. For instance, Kant's focus on “duty for duty's sake” became a potential grounding for the German people's acceptance of the horrors of Nazism. Recently, this subjectivism, which has become relativism, reached America, which Jim talks about as our “post-truth” culture. At this point, they turn to more recent thinkers like Marx, Freud, and Darwin, discussing how they have continued to influence our thinking until we have become “sexual, economic animals.”   How do we not allow ourselves to be influenced by these ideas in our culture?    We must pray without ceasing, be aware of Jesus' presence, and renew our minds by taking them captive to obey Christ. Regular Bible study is critical to making sure we submit to the ultimate truth, revealed by God. Only he can be the ultimate standard of objective truth.    P.S. Jim's most pivotal book to date, The Coming Tsunami, is now available on Kindle, hardcover, and Audible.   Resources and further reading:     The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self - Carl Trueman      About the hosts    Jim Denison, PhD, is an author, speaker, and the CEO of Denison Ministries, which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content.   Dr. Mark Turman is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church. 

Our culture has become increasingly hostile to Christians. Can we turn the tide – or is it too late? This week, Steve and the gang talk to author Jim Denison about the four major shifts currently shaping our world and how believers can respond. The post Jim Denison | The Coming Tsunami | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

The Christian Outlook – February 12, 2022 Kevin McCullough and Byron York, of the Washington Examiner, talk about President Biden's plunging approval ratings. Tim Gaydos, 820AM The Word in Seattle, talks with Jennifer Van Laar, writer for RedState.com, about the growing anger and frustration of mask and vaccine mandates. Gino Geraci talks with Marina Hofman, leader of the ministry “Women of the Bible,” about the Canadian truckers Freedom Convoy and the controversy over GoFundMe's attempt to seize and redirect funds meant for the truckers. Dr. Albert Mohler talks about an Indiana law that—simply put—would have chilled or even prohibited churches from conducting their Biblical counseling ministries. Gino Geraci talks with Jim Denison about his book, “The Coming Tsunami: Why Christians Are Labeled Intolerant, Irrelevant, Oppressive, and Dangerous and How We Can Turn the Tide.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Jim Denison Check out Dr. Denison's latest book: The Coming Tsunami: Why Christians Are Labeled Intolerant, Irreverant, Oppressive, and Dangerous - and How We Can Turn the Tide Parents, these are some incredible resources that you ought to check out - from a daily email update on how to see the issues of the day through the lens of God's Word to several incredible podcasts specifically for Christian parents - check out all that Denison Ministries offers. Denison Ministries: The Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective. Cultural apologist Dr. Jim Denison offers news discerned differently through The Daily Article, his daily email newsletter and podcast, and through books, interviews, articles, and more at DenisonForum.org First15 is a daily devotional that seeks to provide believers of all backgrounds with a unique experience with God in the first 15 minutes of their day. First15 is designed to help readers have an encounter with God that leads them to a sincere search to love God and others. Christian Parenting was created to give parents the practical and spiritual help they need, on as many platforms and in as many ways as possible. Check out the Christian Parenting podcast called Pardon the Mess with host Cynthia Yanof along with several other outstanding podcasts for parents on their Christian Parenting Podcast Network. Foundations with Janet Denison was created to help anyone learn how to study the Bible and apply God's unchanging truth to their daily lives.

As Christians in our culture today, there are various obstacles we are facing. Labeled as intolerant, irrelevant, oppressive and dangerous, how do we as Christians redeem that label we have been given and redeem the culture as well? I talk about that today with Jim Denison, author of The Coming Tsunami.

Tuesday on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Jim Denison, pastor and cultural scholar, continues to share details of his new book about The coming cultural tsunami, which he states is the gravest threat Christians in America have ever faced. In The Coming Tsunami, he identifies four cultural tidal waves threatening to submerge Christians in America and the biblical morality they proclaim. Through proactive, biblical steps, he helps us redeem these challenges so that we can live the way Jesus calls us to live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Jim Denison, pastor and cultural scholar joins us to introduce his new book about The coming cultural tsunami,  which he states is the gravest threat Christians in America have ever faced. In The Coming Tsunami, he identifies four cultural tidal waves threatening to submerge Christians in America and the biblical morality they proclaim. Through proactive, biblical steps, he helps us redeem these challenges so that we can live the way Jesus calls us to live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick, and Dan talk to Pastor/Author/Speaker Jim Denison about his new book, The Coming Tsunami. Support the show: https://faithtalk590.com/ministryaudio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-9:48): Brian and Aubrey discussed the following news stories: “Justice Stephen Breyer to retire from Supreme Court, paving way for Biden appointment” “Kudlow calls out Biden's 'woke' Supreme Court promise” (9:48-21:00): Dr. Jim Denison, Co-founder & Chief Vision Officer of the Denison Forum, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “The Coming Tsunami: Why Christians Are Labeled Intolerant, Irrelevant, Oppressive, and Dangerous―and How We Can Turn the Tide.” You can order Dr. Denison's book at thecomingtsunami.com, learn more about The Denison Forum at denisonforum.org, and connect with him on Twitter at @JimDenison (21:00-29:01): What does it say about our culture when the President calls a reporter a stupid SOB? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on a clip from The View, “Biden Insults Fox News Reporter on Hot Mic.” (29:01-37:47): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on a Tweet from Josh Howerton, “Contrary to our instincts, hard conversations usually don't kill relationships. They save them. It's choosing the short, life-saving pain of surgery over the longterm, fatal pain of cancer.” (37:47-46:33):  Robyn Chambers, Executive Director of Advocacy for Children at Focus on the Family, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the 2022 March for Life, Sanctity of Human Life Month, and ways to have pro-life conversations with children. Check out helpful pro-life resources and download the “Valuing Life from the Start” resource kit at focusonthefamily.com/pro-life Focus on the Family airs weekdays at 11:30am (CT) on AM 1160 Hope for Your Life (46:33-56:59): Brian and Aubrey reflected on the Good Morning America story, “I lost my wife in the crash that killed Kobe Bryant. How I'm rising above the fog.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several ideologies are sending tidal waves through our society and the lives of our children.  As a result, Christianity is viewed as intolerant, irrelevant, and even oppressive. How did we get here?  Culture scholar Dr. Jim Denson will address this vital question and challenge us to protect our faith and families against the coming cultural tsunami!

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Today's culture is experiencing a shift that often runs counter to biblical beliefs. As parents and women of faith, this can create challenges we weren't anticipating. When added to normal parenting duties, this shift can leave us feeling fearful or anxious toward the future our kids will grow up in. Dr. Jim Denison joins Darlene Brock and Julie Bender on This Grit and Grace Life podcast to discuss how parents of faith can raise their kids confidently in an age where the culture deems biblical values oppressive and outdated. He also shares what parents can pray for, and how they can practically prepare their children to offer love and grace towards others that don't share the same values. We hope this conversation encourages you that your role as a parent in this time and season is not an accident. You are well equipped to handle the task before you. Dr. Jim Denison is a cultural scholar, pastor, speaker, podcaster and author who helps people respond biblically and redemptively to the vital issues of our day. He is the co-founder and Chief Vision Officer of the Denison Forum, a Dallas-based nonprofit that comments on current issues through a biblical lens. He is also a cultural consultant for various organizations that seek a Christian worldview on current events. Prior to launching Denison Forum in 2009, he pastored churches in Texas and Georgia. He holds a Ph.D. and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jim and his wife, Janet, live in Dallas, Texas. They have two sons and four grandchildren. You can follow Dr. Denison on Instagram @dr.jimdenison and @denisonforum, or on his website at denisonforum.org Quote of the episode: "We're not cultural warriors…we're here to be grace-givers.” — Dr. Jim Denison Resources —Click here to get your copy of Dr. Denison's book, "The Coming Tsunami." —Read more about the book here. —As promised! Darlene and Julie mentioned that city dwellers in the early 20th-century used cages to expose their children to fresh air and sunlight. Here's historic evidence! Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, Grit and Grace Life may earn a small commission.

Today's culture is experiencing a shift that often runs counter to biblical beliefs. As parents and women of faith, this can create challenges we weren't anticipating. When added to normal parenting duties, this shift can leave us feeling fearful or anxious toward the future our kids will grow up in. Dr. Jim Denison joins Darlene Brock and Julie Bender on This Grit and Grace Life podcast to discuss how parents of faith can raise their kids confidently in an age where the culture deems biblical values oppressive and outdated. He also shares what parents can pray for, and how they can practically prepare their children to offer love and grace towards others that don't share the same values. We hope this conversation encourages you that your role as a parent in this time and season is not an accident. You are well equipped to handle the task before you. Dr. Jim Denison is a cultural scholar, pastor, speaker, podcaster and author who helps people respond biblically and redemptively to the vital issues of our day. He is the co-founder and Chief Vision Officer of the Denison Forum, a Dallas-based nonprofit that comments on current issues through a biblical lens. He is also a cultural consultant for various organizations that seek a Christian worldview on current events. Prior to launching Denison Forum in 2009, he pastored churches in Texas and Georgia. He holds a Ph.D. and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jim and his wife, Janet, live in Dallas, Texas. They have two sons and four grandchildren. You can follow Dr. Denison on Instagram @dr.jimdenison and @denisonforum, or on his website at denisonforum.org Quote of the episode: "We're not cultural warriors…we're here to be grace-givers.” — Dr. Jim Denison Resources —Click here to get your copy of Dr. Denison's book, "The Coming Tsunami." —Read more about the book here. —As promised! Darlene and Julie mentioned that city dwellers in the early 20th-century used cages to expose their children to fresh air and sunlight. Here's historic evidence! Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, Grit and Grace Life may earn a small commission.

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Our host today is our own Kerby Anderson. For the first hour, Kerby talks with Jim Denison. Dr. Denison's new book releases today, so he joins Kerby to talk about it. The book is “The Coming Tsunami.” In the second hour, Kerby welcomes David Curry, who will share the 2022 Watch […]

Carmen LaBerge talks about why we can know love and the transformational truth we find in the hymn "Jesus Loves Me." Denison Forum's Jim Denison, author of "The Coming Tsunami," shares about all the threats attempting to submerge Christians in America and why it's not too late for us to turn the tide.

Carmen LaBerge talks about why we can know love and the transformational truth we find in the hymn "Jesus Loves Me." Denison Forum's Jim Denison, author of "The Coming Tsunami," shares about all the threats attempting to submerge Christians in America and why it's not too late for us to turn the tide.

Summary: Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman explore how Christians have lived faithfully in their cultural moment for thousands of years, how we must break free from the Sunday/Monday heresy, the importance of a personal relationship with Christ, how Christianity is a bad religion without such a personal relationship, and how the culture has created a new religion of humanism and self-affirming authenticity.   Show notes: Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the intended audience of Jim's new book, The Coming Tsunami, which is for all Christians, and particularly for those in places of cultural influence. Christian movements in history start with a small number of people, “faithfully manifesting” where God put them. They discuss the third and fourth great awakenings (or the Welsh revival), which began with “regular, average” Christians.   Mark discusses how we often don't see the results of our faithfulness in our lifetime, and we must leave the results to God's providence. Faithfulness takes patience, and, as Jim has written, “You can't measure the eternal significance of present faithfulness.” They delve into the Protestant Reformation, how it began, and some of the key believers in the movement.   They then address the “Sunday/Monday heresy,” which refers to the view of many Christians who live as Christians on Sunday morning but have their own lives every other day of the week. Christ calls us to give every minute of our lives over to him.    This leads them to discuss the essential part of Christianity as being in the relationship with Christ, not the religion. While religion is important, i.e., going to church, singing hymns, liturgy, etc., without the relationship, religion is an empty shell. Jim reveals a time when, as a pastor, God convicted him that while Jim loved Jesus, he wasn't in love with Jesus.    They then delve into what has become the overarching ideology or creed of our culture: personal authenticity. They discuss the evolution of this creed over time: how Christianity was at first important and culturally encouraged, then it became a personal hobby, then irrelevant, and now it's considered dangerous. The culture has almost fully bought into humanism.    They consider the implications of this creed, how nowadays everything is centered around feelings and our experience.    Sometimes, true repentance is harder than religion. Often, having a relationship with Christ is more difficult than following an empty creed. Many issues in our culture stem from the transference of responsibility to anything and everyone but ourselves. There's a sense in the culture now that “I” cannot be at fault; it must be the system or other people. While there are complex issues here, the gospel ultimately relies on the submission of oneself to Christ, no matter our circumstances.    P.S. Pre-order The Coming Tsunami today and you'll be invited to an exclusive, virtual, live Q&A with Dr. Denison discussing whether Critical Race Theory is biblical. Visit TheComingTsunami.com to pre-order and follow the directions on that page to receive your invitation to this book launch event on January 25.    Resources and further reading:   The Coming Tsunami, Jim Denison The Master Plan of Evangelism, Robert E. Coleman To Change the World, James Davison Hunter “The Third Great Awakening,” Christianity Today    About the hosts    Dr. Jim Denison CVO and cofounder of Denison Forum and a cultural scholar. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy and Master's in Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.    Dr. Mark Turman is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.

Dr. Jim Denison, Co-Founder and Chief Vision Officer of the Denison Forum, shares about his forthcoming book, The Coming Tsunami

Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the sexual revolution and its implications for today's culture. They discuss how the church's witness is hurt by its bad example, how biblical morality is going to be persecuted, the implications of the Equality Act, how US laws should legislate certain moral judgments and not others, and how the world's understanding of sex ultimately leads to harm.   First, Mark and Jim show why it's important to have historical context for cultural ideas today. Much of the LGBTQ movement in today's world is a symptom, not the cause, of the cultural tsunami. To address the root causes, however, the church must start within our own doors and hearts. Since the church abuse scandals, comparable levels of divorce rates, and the acceptance of cohabitation, the church has lost credibility in the eyes of the culture.    In the case of the new sexual morality, biblical Christians are becoming more ostracized and considered even dangerous for our beliefs. Indeed, while all laws legislate morality in some way, we must get clear on religious freedom and what the State can legislate.    They unpack how this played out in the legalization of abortion. Jim then elaborates on how civil rights laws protecting minorities are categorically different from those protecting based on sexual orientation, both biblically and under secular arguments, and how the Equality Act poses a serious threat to biblical Christian institutions.    Finally, they discuss how Christians can respond to today's sexual revolution following Paul's model from Corinthians. Jim argues that we shouldn't take the easy route, but rather we must let our light shine. We have the heroes of Hebrews 11 to inspire us.    (Correction: Cardinal Francis George first said, “I expect my successor to die in prison . . . .”) not Archbishop Collins.)   P.S. Pre-order The Coming Tsunami today and you'll be invited to an exclusive, virtual, live Q&A with Dr. Denison discussing whether Critical Race Theory is biblical. Visit TheComingTsunami.com to pre-order and follow the directions on that page to receive your invitation to this book launch event on January 25.   Resources and further reading   The Coming Tsunami, Dr. Jim Denison The Benedict Option, Rod Dreher  “The Equality Act: What Christians need to know,” Dr. Jim Denison “Religious Liberty Isn't Enough,” Ryan T. Anderson   About the hosts    Dr. Jim Denison CVO and cofounder of Denison Forum and a cultural scholar. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy and Master's in Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.    Dr. Mark Turman is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church. 

Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the foundation for Denison Forum by first unpacking apologetics (“to make a defense”), which has its roots in the book of Acts. Cultural apologetics refers to giving a defense of biblical truth in the context of cultural issues like same-sex marriage, abortion, or euthanasia. They discuss starting points for those conversations, which need to begin outside of the Bible and with varying assumptions, depending on the audience.    Next, they delve into the origins of Protestants' split from Roman Catholicism and its further divisions. They recommend the new, recently published podcast called Good Faith, hosted by David French and Curtis Chang, to unpack it further. Evangelicalism is a relatively recent movement, however, beginning in the 20s and 30s, and gaining prominence after WWII. Evangelicalism, in some ways, rose in reaction against a perceived liberal drift of mainline denominations. But, from the start, with people like Billy Graham, the main point was to spread the simple gospel.    Nowadays, the word evangelical has become associated with the political right more than its core biblical beliefs, from the well-intentioned “we want a nation God can bless” acting as part of the Moral Majority, and activism, to its disparaged status in culture. Culture tends to view evangelicals as a political action movement, especially with some preachers endorsing Donald Trump.    Finally, Mark and Jim discuss the earthquakes that Jim outlines in The Coming Tsunami. Denial of biblical truth, the first earthquake, is in many ways the one which starts the fall of dominoes. Many Christians are trying to address these problems by tackling the symptoms of the cultural tsunami. That leaves us blind to the actual, invisible causes of the cultural decline we see today.   Each person deals with their own unique presuppositions, so the best way to change the tide is to influence the people where you are as best you can. In the midst of this discussion, Mark and Jim begin to unpack further cultural earthquakes.    P.S. Pre-order The Coming Tsunami today and you'll be invited to an exclusive, virtual, live Q&A with Dr. Denison discussing whether Critical Race Theory is biblical. Visit TheComingTsunami.com to pre-order and follow the directions on that page to receive your invitation to this book launch event on January 25.    Resources and further reading   The Coming Tsunami, Jim Denison Good Faith, David French, Curtis Chang Leadership is an art, Max Dupree   About the hosts    Dr. Jim Denison CVO and cofounder of Denison Forum and a cultural scholar. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy and Master's in Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.    Dr. Mark Turman is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church. 

This bonus episode is actually the first episode of our new weekly show, The Denison Forum Podcast. To hear later episodes, be sure to subscribe to The Denison Forum Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman talk about the origins of Jim's new book, The Coming Tsunami, and God's calling on Jim's life to cultural apologetics. They cover: how Christians should engage the culture newfound unity between denominations rising atheism how to turn the cultural tide and hope for a new awakening  Read more in the show notes at https://www.denisonforum.org/podcast/the-gravest-threat-christians-in-america-have-ever-faced

Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman talk about the origins of Jim's new book, The Coming Tsunami, and God's calling on Jim's life to cultural apologetics. In this first episode, they cover:   how Christians should engage the culture newfound unity between denominations rising atheism how to turn the cultural tide and hope for a new awakening    In part 1, Jim and Mark delve into Jim's life and upbringing.   Jim's father experienced the horrors of World War II and couldn't reconcile them with Christianity. So, Jim grew up in a “loving, wonderful home but no spiritual life and all my father's questions.” Eventually, after following Christ in his teens, God called him to ministry.    Fast-forward to two or three years ago. The Holy Spirit pressed on him the “urgency of the moment” in our culture, which eventually led to the writing of The Coming Tsunami. The analogy runs like this: unseen forces (earthquakes) can lead to cultural symptoms that make Christianity a danger in the eyes of the culture (the tsunami).   In part 2, Jim and Mark discuss:   the sociology of how to change the culture and the best strategies for Christians to accomplish it in America   The election of conservative Christians to the presidency seems to have led to passivity among many Christians; political officials cannot change the culture. The way to change culture is to practice what you preach and exercise your influence wherever you are.   In part 3, they talk about encouraging ways God is moving.   For instance, they discuss the growing unity in the church between denominations, the miraculous awakenings in Islam, and the explosive growth of Christianity in Asian countries.    Next, they cover the influx of atheist, secular thinkers into mainstream Western culture. Many are brilliant scientists but overstep into philosophy and theology, places where they make frequent errors but still hold massive influence. This and subjects like the church abuse scandals have broken the church's image in the modern eye. Philosophy has consequences, and you can trace the ideas of today back generations to people like Kant.    Finally, Jim shares his pastoral insight into how the Lord moves.   While we may feel desperate now, God works awakenings when a culture is on the brink of despair. The Spirit has worked like that before in America, and he can do it again.   P.S. Pre-order The Coming Tsunami today and you'll be invited to an exclusive, virtual, live Q&A with Dr. Denison discussing whether Critical Race Theory is biblical. Visit TheComingTsunami.com to pre-order and follow the directions on that page to receive your invitation to this book launch event on January 25.   About the hosts    Dr. Jim Denison CVO and cofounder of Denison Forum and a cultural scholar. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy and Master's in Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.    Dr. Mark Turman is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.    Resources and further reading The Coming Tsunami, Jim Denison Wrestling With God, Jim Denison How to Change the World, James Davidson Hunter The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis The God Delusion, Richard Dawkins god is not Great, Christopher Hitchens The CEO Forum: “Created to support and minister to Christian CEOs and Senior Executives, CEO Forum exists to provide a unique approach to The Great Commission.” “How dreams and visions of “Isa” are awakening the Islamic world,” Mark Legg

Brian From and Aubrey Sampson speak with Jim Denison about his upcoming book, "The Coming Tsunami: Why Christians Are Labeled Intolerant, Irrelevant, Oppressive, and Dangerous? and How We Can Turn the Tide," as well as lessons learned from the late Colin Powell and God's call to courage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-6:07): Brian and Aubrey reacted to the news about “17 American and Canadian missionaries kidnapped by gang members in Haiti.” (06:07-13:05): Brian and Aubrey commented on a tweet from Eva McKend, “NEW -- More than 300 Black churches across VA will hear from @KamalaHarris btwn Sun. and November 2 in video message that will air during morning services as part of outreach effort aimed to boost @TerryMcAuliffe.” (13:05-19:21): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on a tweet from Julie Roys, “I used to really like @christomlin. But this Tomlin United Tour reeks of shameless commercialism. I'm having trouble thinking an event offering photo ops on the stage catwalk & an "intimate pre-show artist experience" with Tomlin & United" (for a price) is all about Jesus. Ugh.” (19:21-27:58): Brian and Aubrey unpacked their article for The Better Samaritan at Christianity Today, “How to Regain Mental, Spiritual, and Social Health in a Post Pandemic World.” (27:58-45:36): Dr. Jim Denison, Co-founder & Chief Vision Officer of the Denison Forum and Author of, “Respectfully, I Disagree: How to Be a Civil Person in an Uncivil Time,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his upcoming book, “The Coming Tsunami: Why Christians Are Labeled Intolerant, Irrelevant, Oppressive, and Dangerous―and How We Can Turn the Tide,” and some of his recent articles at the Denison Forum: “What I learned from Colin Powell” “Missionaries kidnapped in Haiti: An update and God's call to courage” Learn more about Jim and the Denison Forum at denisonforum.org and connect with him on Twitter at @JimDenison See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Denison, Founder and CEO of the Denison Forum on Truth and Culture, delivered a message in #SWBTSChapel from Acts 17:16-34 on September 7th, 2021.

Jim Denison, Founder and CEO of the Denison Forum on Truth and Culture, delivered a message in #SWBTSChapel from Acts 17:16-34 on September 7th, 2021.            

This week is a Double Feature Circulation on the Run. Please join authors Alexander Benz and Lars Wallentin as they discuss their article "Biomarker-Based Risk Prediction With The ABC-AF Scores in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Not Receiving Oral Anticoagulation." Then, please join author Timothy McKinsey, editorialist Thomas Gillette and Associate Editor Sergio Lavandero as they discuss the article "HDAC Inhibition Reverses Preexisting Diastolic Dysfunction and Blocks Covert Extracellular Matrix Remodeling" and the editorial "HDAC Inhibition in the Heart: Erasing Hidden Fibrosis." TRANSCRIPT BELOW Dr. Carolyn Lam: Welcome to Circulation on the Run, your weekly podcast summary and backstage pass to the journal and its editors. We're your co-hosts, I'm Dr. Carolyn Lam, Associate Editor from the National Heart Center and Duke National University of Singapore. Dr. Greg Hundley: I'm Dr. Greg Hundley, Associate Editor, Director of the Pauley Heart Center at VCU Health in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Carolyn Lam: Greg, I cannot get enough of our double features, and this one's really nice because it's a clinical feature and a preclinical feature, and both are just phenomenally interesting. The first is about the ABC-AF scores. In case you don't recognize it, well, then you just have to listen. Very, very important information on biomarker-based risk prediction in patients with atrial fibrillation, not receiving oral anticoagulation. Then we've got a really interesting paper talking about HDAC inhibition and diastolic dysfunction. Interested? Well, listen up. Dr. Carolyn Lam: First, let's talk about some of the papers in today's issue, shall we? I want to start, Greg. You grab your coffee. I need to talk about this first one, which really provides the first extensive genetic and phenotypic landscape of a very important condition, peripartum cardiomyopathy. This is from Dr. Arany and colleagues from Perlman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. What they did is studied 469 women with peripartum cardiomyopathy, who were identified from several US and international academic centers. They acquired clinical information and DNA samples. Next-generation sequencing was performed on 67 genes and evaluated for the burden of truncating and missense variance. Dr. Carolyn Lam: What they found was that women with peripartum cardiomyopathy bear a significantly high burden of loss of function variants in a number of genes, including familiar ones like TTN, FLNC, DSP, and BAG3. The identity and relative abundance of these variants were remarkably similar to that seen in idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, indicating that the genetic predisposition to peripartum cardiomyopathy and dilated cardiomyopathy may be one in the same. Now, while peripartum cardiomyopathy patients with the TTN truncating variants presented with lower ejection fraction. No significant differences in the rates of recovery were seen. Dr. Greg Hundley: Really interesting, Carolyn. Clinically, what are the implications today as we see these patients? Dr. Carolyn Lam: Well, I think the most important one is that genetic counseling and testing should, perhaps, be considered for women with peripartum cardiomyopathy, following the guidelines for dilated cardiomyopathy. What about you, Greg? Dr. Greg Hundley: Very nice, Carolyn. Well, my paper evaluates the role of inflammation and outcomes in patients that sustain out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. It comes to us from Dr. Martin Meyer from Rigshospitalet. Carolyn, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients who remain comatose after initial resuscitation are at high risk of morbidity and mortality due to the ensuing post-cardiac arrest syndrome. Now, systemic inflammation constitutes a major component of the post-cardiac arrest syndrome and interleukin 6 levels are associated with this severity. The IL-6 receptor antagonists tocilizumab could potentially dampen inflammation after post-cardiac arrest. The objective of the present trial was to determine the efficacy of tocilizumab to reduce systemic inflammation after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, A presumed cardiac cause, and thereby potentially mitigate organ injury. Dr. Carolyn Lam: Oh, wow. Interesting, Greg. what did they find? Dr. Greg Hundley: Carolyn, they had 80 comatose out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients and they were randomized 1:1 in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to a single infusion of tocilizumab or placebo, in addition to standard of care, including targeted temperature management. The primary endpoint of the study was reduction of CRP response. This was achieved by tocilizumab, as there was a significant treatment-by-time interaction. Systemic inflammation was reduced by treatment with tocilizumab, as both CRP and leukocyte levels were markedly reduced. Now, myocardial injury was also reduced, documented by reductions in CK-MB and troponin T. However, there were no differences, Carolyn, in survival or neurological outcome. So Carolyn, it looks like for those that survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and do experience neurological recovery, there could be cardiac benefits. Dr. Carolyn Lam: Wow, very interesting. I cannot imagine how difficult it must've been to perform such a trial. Thanks, Greg. Well, the next paper demonstrates a new mechanism underlying diastolic dysfunction, and provides theoretical and experimental evidence to explain, perhaps, the ineffectiveness of conventional nitric oxide enhancement trials for HFpEF. And you know, that's my favorite topic. Dr. Greg Hundley: Wow, Carolyn, really interesting. Can you summarize it for us? Dr. Carolyn Lam: Sure. Well, first of all, this comes from Doctors Eom and Kook from Chonnam National University Biomedical Research Center in Korea. These authors used two animal models of diastolic dysfunction, the salty drinking water, unilateral nephrectomy with aldosterone, or SAUNA, model, and a mild transverse aortic constriction model. They also looked at human heart samples from patients with left ventricular hypertrophy. Dr. Carolyn Lam: Together, in very, very elegant experiments, they showed that neuronal nitric oxide synthase was upregulated in diastolic dysfunction, which increases S-nitrosylation and cardiomyocytes, and its pharmacologic inhibition, as well as genetic ablation, alleviated diastolic dysfunction. Now, specifically, protein S-nitrosylation of histone deacetylase 2, or HDAC2, played a critical role in the development of diastolic dysfunction and nitric oxide reduction and the following protein denitrosylation may provide a novel therapeutic strategy for HFpEF. Dr. Greg Hundley: Very nice, Carolyn. Well, my next paper comes from Dr. William Pu from Boston Children's Hospital and looks at reactive oxygen species-mediated CaM kinase 2 activation, and how that contributes to calcium handling abnormalities and impaired contraction in the Barth syndrome. Carolyn, mutations in tafazzin, a gene required for biogenesis of cardiolipin, the signature phospholipid of the inner mitochondrial membrane, causes Barth syndrome. Carolyn, remember that Barth syndrome occurs primarily in males, is associated with cardiomyopathy, a low white count, and recurrent infections, and also skeletal muscle myopathy and short stature. Cardiomyopathy and the risk of sudden cardiac death are prominent features of the Barth syndrome, but the mechanisms by which impaired cardiolipin biogenesis causes cardiac muscle weakness and these arrhythmias are poorly understood. Dr. Carolyn Lam: Oh, Greg, thanks so much for not quizzing me on that one. I was trying to remember what Barth syndrome is, and thanks for the review. Okay, so what did they find? Dr. Greg Hundley: Right, Carolyn. The investigators identified a molecular pathway that links tafazzin mutation to abnormal calcium handling and decreased cardiomyocyte contractility. This pathway may offer therapeutic opportunities to treat Barth syndrome, and potentially other diseases with elevated mitochondrial reactive oxygen species production. Dr. Carolyn Lam: Thanks, Greg. Nicely summarized. Well, let's go through what else there is in today's issue. There is a Perspective piece by Dr. Singh, entitled The Morbidly Obese Patients with Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation: Why are we Holding Back on Bariatric Surgery? There's an On My Mind piece by Dr. Wenger on the incremental change versus disruptive transformation: COVID-19 and the cardiovascular community. There's also a research letter by Dr. Phillip on cardiovascular evaluation after COVID-19 in 137 collegiate athletes, and it's the results of an algorithm-guided screening. A very interesting piece. Dr. Greg Hundley: Very nice, Carolyn. Well, Carolyn, in the mailbag, I've got an exchange of letters regarding the article Anti-Inflammatory Actions of Soluble Ninjurin-1 and the Amelioration of Atherosclerosis with Dr. Zheng, Jianmin, and Oh. Then finally, Dr. Rob Califf has an On My Mind piece, entitled Avoiding the Coming Tsunami of Common Chronic Disease: What the Lessons of the COVID-19 Pandemic Can Teach Us. Well, Carolyn, I'm really excited. Another double feature Tuesday. How about we turn our attention and move toward those articles? Dr. Carolyn Lam: Yep. Something for everyone in this one. Let's go. Today's feature discussion will sound somewhat familiar if we're talking about the ABC scores. Now, remember that stands for age, biomarkers, clinical history scores, and they're the scores that we use in patients with atrial fibrillation receiving oral anticoagulation, or at least that's the data we have so far. But, what are the utilities of these ABC scores in patients not receiving oral anticoagulation? Dr. Carolyn Lam: Well, guess what? That's what today's feature paper is all about. I'm so pleased to have with us today, the first author, Dr. Alexander Benz, from Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University in Canada, as well as Dr. Lars Wallentin, he's a senior author from Uppsala University in Sweden. Welcome, gentlemen. Alex, if I could start with you, please. A very interesting question and not so easy to answer, could you please tell us a little bit about the background to your study, what you did, and what you found? Dr. Alexander Benz: Sure. Thanks for the opportunity to speak here. The ABC scores have now been shown to outperform clinical risk scores in the setting of patients with AFib receiving oral anticoagulant therapy. But so far, nobody has ever looked at the performance of these scores in patients who are not treated with oral anticoagulant therapy. So here we validated the ABC stroke, bleeding, and death scores in patients with AFib who were not receiving oral anticoagulant therapy. We chose the ACTIVE A and AVERROES trials, where patients were randomized to receive antiplatelet therapy, so aspirin or aspirin plus clopidogrel, for the validation study. We ended up studying the scores and over 4,300 patients who were receiving either aspirin, which were over 3,195 patients, or aspirin plus clopidogrel in about 1100 patients, in these studies. Dr. Alexander Benz: Now, we found that the ABC stroke score was superior to the CHA2DS2–VASc score, yielding a C-index of 0.7. The ABC bleeding score was also better than the currently recommended HAS-BLED score for the assessment of the risk of bleeding, yielding an overall C-index of 0.73. And finally, the ABC-AF death score yielded a C-index of 0.78, which I think is remarkable. Dr. Alexander Benz: Now, as these scores were derived from patients receiving oral anticoagulant therapy, we're not surprised to see that the ABC stroke score underestimated the risk of stroke in this population. And very similarly, the ABC bleeding score overestimated the risk of bleeding in these patients receiving antiplatelet therapy. So these scores, the ABC stroke and bleeding scores, were recalibrated for our prediction of absolute event rates in the absence of oral anticoagulant therapy. Dr. Carolyn Lam: Thanks, Alex. That was a beautiful summary. Now, Lars, if I could ask you, please, could you really highlight to all of us, what is the key thing about validating these scores in patients with atrial fibrillation, but not receiving oral anticoagulation? Dr. Lars Wallentin: I think what people like to have is an estimate of the risk of stroke and the risk of bleeding. If you start them on oral anticoagulation and that has been difficult, we only knew this based on the risk scores on patients that were on treatment. But if we now are using this score, which are also well-calibrated, we can really estimate the absolute risk of a stroke. Let's say, 3% without oral anticoagulation, then how much is it lowered by oral anticoagulation down to 1%? And we can do this on an individual level, because there is a variability between patients and we can identify the risk for an individual patient without treatment, and the risk on treatment, and that can be balanced then against the risk for bleeding on treatment and without the treatment. And thereby, you can get the precise estimate on the risk-benefit ratio for the individual patients. Dr. Lars Wallentin: This is a precision medicine approach, which we think will provide a better treatment with better outcomes for the patients than we have had before. Also, death can be, of course, involved at the final net benefit, with and without treatment. Therefore, we think this is a great step forward, and this cannot be implemented in the real life because we have used biomarkers that now can be available in the routine laboratories. These are NTproBNP and troponin, which are available in all hospitals, and a new marker, GDF-15, a marker that's related to the bleeding risk and that is currently launched by Roche Diagnostics as a new tool. So I think this is a realistic future to improve treatments. Dr. Carolyn Lam: Dr. Lars, I have to tell you, all us editors fully agreed as well, that this is a great contribution, filling an important gap in the literature so far in a very clinically important question when we face the patient who hasn't started anticoagulation. So really, again, thank you both for this study and for publishing with us. A couple of questions, though. It does require these extra biomarkers that come with some, what can I say, cost of needing to measure them if they're not already measured. Could you give us some idea of how much the scores add to what we're used to, the CHA2DS2–VASc and the HAS-BLED score? I don't know, maybe Alex? Dr. Alexander Benz: Sure. I think one downside of the widely-accepted and also often useD clinical scores is that they rely on Arbitrary categorization and dichotomization of clinical variables, and with biomarkers, we have the great advantage of having a continuous tool to assess the risk of outcomes here. And as Lars mentioned, these are mainly the cardiac biomarkers NTproBNP and cardiac troponin, as well as the GDF-15, or growth differentiation factor 15. We think that biomarkers reflect a powerful tool to also reflect underlying subclinical disease, which is very important, I think, in this stratification, and this is probably where much of the superiority of the biomarker-based tool stems from. Dr. Carolyn Lam: Right, thanks. Back to what Lars had said about more precision, which is exactly what the whole of cardiology is, I think, moving towards as well, but it was very, very clever to look for the studies ACTIVE and AVERROES. Hard to think of the population in which you tested this. But weren't the blood samples in these studies very old? Did you then have to remeasure those biomarkers? Were they reliable? Dr. Lars Wallentin: Yes. These were old samples that were taken at entry into the ACTIVE and AVERROES trial. The investigators in Canada were really very clever to save the sample, but the samples have been saved for a decade or more since then. But fortunately, these assays are very stable over time, so all of them, and therefore the results are reliable. The levels are very similar to the ones we get in the real-life setting for samples as the one we have in ARISTOTLE and RE-LY, where the scores were derived. So this seems to be, I think, also an advantage that this can be used for stored samples, and fresh samples. Dr. Carolyn Lam: Thank you for addressing that so nicely. We're running out of time sadly, but I would love to hear, maybe as final remarks, what you think are the overall clinical implications and perhaps the next steps for important studies that need to be done. Maybe I could ask Alex to start first and then Lars can finish? Dr. Alexander Benz: Well, I think the next steps in the ABC score program will depend on potential integration or a combination of scores, which then may guide physicians in whom to treat or even whom not to treat. Withholding anti-platelet therapy in certain very low-risk patients, that's what comes to mind. I know that Lars and his colleagues are performing a randomized controlled trial in Sweden where they're testing the ABC scores in clinical practice against the usual care with the clinical scores. Maybe, Lars, you want to elaborate on this. Dr. Lars Wallentin: Yeah, I think the final step is, of course, a prospective randomized trial showing which are the real benefits. We are randomizing 6,000 patients to conventional care versus precision medicine-based care using the ABC risk scores. Outcomes are death and stroke and bleeding. I hope that we will find usefulness of this also in a prospective trial, which will be the final piece of evidence, of course. Dr. Carolyn Lam: Wow, Lars, that is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing that with us. First time on Circulation on the Run. Well, audience, I'm sure you enjoyed that. Thank you so much, Lars and Alex. Now, hold on tight, we're going on to our next feature discussion. Dr. Carolyn Lam: Oh, I can't wait to get onto this feature discussion. You see, it's actually going to reveal a potential new way to target diastolic dysfunction. My absolute favorite topic. It's a basic science paper. It is incredible. You're going to hear all about its clinical translational potential and significance, and from none other than the corresponding author, Dr. Timothy McKinsey from University of Colorado School of Medicine, and editorialist of a beautiful accompanying editorial, Dr. Thomas Gillette from UT Southwestern, and Dr. Sergio Lavandero, our Associate Editor from University of Chile, San Diego. Thank you so much for being here. Tim, could I get you started off? Recognizing there are a lot of clinicians listening out there, this is an incredible paper. HDAC, I think for some, it will be the first time you've been hearing such a word. Please, please, could you break it down for us what you did and what you found? Dr. Timothy McKinsey: Sure. Thanks, Carolyn, and thanks for inviting me to do this. It's really a pleasure. HDAC, that stands for a class of enzymes called histone deacetylases, and those are also known as erasers of acetyl marks on chromatin. So they're really famous for the regulation of epigenetics or gene expression. But we found that HDACs do a lot of other things in the heart too, by deacetylating both histone and non-histone proteins, and we're just really interested in the therapeutic potential of inhibiting HDAC enzymes for the treatment of heart failure. And, in so doing, we assess their ability to reverse existing diastolic dysfunction in a mouse model of kidney disease and hypertension. Dr. Carolyn Lam: You know what, Tim, I really liked the way you very carefully said that. A mouse model of diastolic dysfunction with preserved ejection fraction, that I think, previously, a lot of people with just very loosely used the word HFpEF for such a model, but I really, really appreciate how carefully you worded that. Could you tell us a little bit about the model and what you found? Dr. Timothy McKinsey: Sure. Yeah, we've been really careful not to call it a model of HFpEF, because it isn't a model of heart failure. It really is a model of isolated diastolic dysfunction and preserved ejection fraction. It's a model that's been used in the literature in the past, where you perform a uninephrectomy in mice, so remove one kidney, and then implant something called DOCA, which is an aldosterone memetic. And over time, these animals develop systemic hypertension that results in cardiac hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction. Dr. Timothy McKinsey: We were perplexed because we couldn't see any fibrosis in the model. But when we did a deep dive into fibrosis using more sensitive methods than are traditionally used, we did uncover what we're calling hidden fibrosis. We believe that HDAC inhibitors, our data suggests that HDAC inhibitors, can actually block the formation of hidden fibrosis that leads to diastolic dysfunction. Dr. Carolyn Lam: Very nice. If you could just give us a one-line on how will you find this hidden fibrosis? Dr. Timothy McKinsey: We got stuck on that for years, because we did all the traditional assays to measure cardiac fibrosis, mainly picrosirius red stain, and we didn't see anything. But we were fortunate to team up with some really talented collaborators, including Maggie Lam here at the University of Colorado, who is an expert at using mass spectrometry to study cardiac remodeling, and also Luisa Mestroni and Brisa Peña who use atomic force microscopy to look at tissue stiffness. When we teamed up with those investigators, first with Maggie we found that, sure enough, when we used her sensitive mass spec assay to look at extracellular matrix protein expression in the heart, there was really a profound increase in ECM protein expression in this mouse model, even though the staining for fibrosis was negative. That told us that there was this underlying hidden fibrosis. Dr. Carolyn Lam: Oh, that is really interesting. And so it is that form of fibrosis that was actually reversed, perhaps, by the HDAC inhibition, and that's what you showed. Would that be accurate to say? Dr. Timothy McKinsey: Yeah. So the HDAC inhibitor really had this profound ability to block that ECM remodeling, the hidden fibrosis, to the point where initially we thought it was an artifact. We thought maybe there was a mix-up of samples. It wasn't a mix up. It's just that the compound, this inhibitor of HDAC enzymatic activity, really has this amazing ability to block the formation of hidden fibrosis. Dr. Carolyn Lam: Oh, wow. Wow, Tom, I really, really loved your editorial where you put all of this in context and talked a little bit about the translational and clinical potential. Could you maybe share your thoughts here? I love the title by the way, Erasing Hidden Fibrosis. Dr. Thomas Gillette: Thanks. Thanks for that. Yeah, first of all, Tim, it was a really great piece of work, and it's actually really exciting because when we think of this diastolic dysfunction, and really it's the development of HFpEF, I think, that a lot of people are... It's the single most critical unmet need in cardiovascular medicine, is the treatment for HFpEF. That diastolic dysfunction, it's really that stiffness that Tim was measuring with his atomic force microscopy and those changes in ECM that really seemed to be critical, at least in that model. Dr. Thomas Gillette: And we know from other models as well that these underlying changes in fibrosis and stiffness, perhaps in the ECM, play a really important role, not only in the diastolic dysfunction, but also if you think about in strain as well, because I know in our models of HFpEF and this mouse model of HFpEF, we have the two-hit model published that Gabrielle, a Allie developed with Dr. Hale in Nature. It's that strain that we could measure that really seems to correlate well with the heart failure phenotype. And so it begs the question, has he caught a very early change in the ECM that's really critical to the development of this pathology? And is there a way that we could detect it early on in patients? Is there a way we could measure that in patients and really get a sense of who's progressing and how they're progressing? Dr. Thomas Gillette: Then there's a second point, and I mentioned a little bit in the editorial, I didn't go into it too deeply, and that is, it's really intriguing what this might mean for the development of the disease, because the matrix not only is involved in stiffness, but it's also a reservoir for growth factors, it helps recruit inflammatory cells, and inflammation plays a huge role in HFpEF. And so it begs the question, how many of those changes may proceed a lot of that pathology as well? Dr. Carolyn Lam: Wow, Tom, I really couldn't agree more. I made a big deal earlier about agreeing with Tim, calling this a diastolic dysfunction model rather than HFpEF, but I completely agree with you that the implications are for the development of HFpEF, and it needed the begs, the question of how many patients actually have this hidden fibrosis? And we know that in patients with HFpEF, there is a stage of advanced fibrosis where we feel patients don't respond to treatment as well. So have we caught an early phase that may be clinically applicable? I really loved the way you worded that. But finally, with Sergio, could you put it all together and what the editors thought of this paper? Why you invited Tom to write this editorial? And perhaps what next steps are? Dr. Sergio Lavandero: Okay, Tim, this is really a fascinating work. I have a long road, because in Italy, you develop the most important new concept. The new concept, the hidden fibrosis. The second important, originally, most of the HDAC inhibitors were developed for other diseases, originally for cancer. So now we have more data that, probably, this compound can apply to other diseases like cardiovascular disease. It was difficult to convince at the beginning some reviewers about the concept of hidden fibrosis, because it's not traditional. But finally, we asked to another expert to, "Okay, why don't you explain, please, this new technique?" For the future, Tim, what do you think? How can we evaluate hidden fibrosis in patients? Dr. Timothy McKinsey: Ideally, and you would have a non-invasive approach to assessing hidden fibrosis in patients. Obviously I know myocardial biopsies could be analyzed using the mass spec approach and atomic force microscopy, but not everyone is going to want to get a myocardial biopsy. So ultimately, we would like to correlate data that we obtain with biopsies, with circulating factors to see if there is a non-invasive surrogate circulating factor that correlates with the existence of hidden fibrosis. I think that would be very powerful clinically. Dr. Sergio Lavandero: What do you think the specificity of this research, because maybe it's too broad? What do you think? Dr. Timothy McKinsey: Yeah, that's a great point. There's a negative impression of general HDAC inhibition, because people just can't believe that you could inhibit a large number of HDAC enzymes throughout the body and not kill someone. But you can. And in our models you can use pretty low doses of these HDAC inhibitors and see efficacy. But obviously, the holy grail in this field would be to identify specific HDAC isoforms that regulate specific disease processes. So we have an active area of investigation where we're trying to tease apart the roles of different HDACs in the heart, with the ultimate goal of finding the HDAC or a subset of HDACs that regulate in fibrosis. Then you could selectively inhibit those and perhaps have a safer drug than a general HDAC inhibitor. Dr. Carolyn Lam: Thank you, once again. This is an amazing discussion and really, really an example of just the kind of papers we love publishing at Circulation. So novel and with such translational potential. Thank you, Tim, again, and Tom and Sergio. Thank you, audience, for joining us today. From Greg and I, you've been listening to Circulation on the Run. Don't forget to tune in again next week. Dr. Greg Hundley: This program is copyright of the American Heart Association, 2021. The opinions expressed by speakers in this podcast are their own, and not necessarily those of the editors or of the American Heart Association. For more, visit ahajournals.org.  

Dangerous by Design: The Coming Tsunami of Demonic Chaos (re-broadcast of Episode 261 )

Dangerous by design: The coming tsunami of demonic chaos

Cultural apologist Dr. Jim Denison answers a few challenging questions about the Bible from our audience, many of which seemed to ask the same question: Is God just? For example, can people in hell be saved? Did Jesus go to hell after his crucifixion and before his resurrection? If “God is love,” as 1 John 4:16 says, is hell necessary?And what about the millions of people who lived before Jesus came to earth? Are any of them saved? What about people living today who may never hear the gospel? And did God condone genocide in the Old Testament?Dr. Denison also speaks to the postmodern belief underlying the popular statement that “God made me this way” as it relates to same-sex attraction, alcoholism, and other temptations.Topics(00:51): Did Jesus go to hell after his crucifixion?(08:10): Can salvation happen after death?(13:05): Why is hell necessary?(18:21): If salvation is only through Jesus, what about the people who lived before Jesus?(22:24): If people today never hear the gospel, will they go to hell?(31:15): The danger of saying “God made me this way”(41:17): Is God guilty of genocide in the Old Testament?ResourcesDid Jesus go to hell?Why Jesus?Why did God tell the Jews to kill the Canaanites?Why is the God of the Old Testament so vengeful?Wrestling with God by Dr. Jim DenisonThe Problem of Pain by C. S. LewisThe Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert ColemanGlobal Media OutreachWhat does the Bible say about homosexuality?Episode transcript (PDF)About Dr. Jim DenisonJim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening.About Dr. Mark TurmanDr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture.About Denison ForumDenison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

In this wide-spanning conversation on current events and the Christmas season, Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss what's happening in the Israel–Hamas war, Pope Francis' recent declaration concerning the blessing of irregular relationships, and the incarnational miracle of Jesus' birth as the Savior of the world.Topics(00:24): Why are the Houthis disrupting commerce on the Red Sea?(09:39): How should Israel handle its Hamas hostage crisis?(16:37): What does the Bible say about relating to people who don't act in good faith?(24:16): Why did Pope Francis allow priests to bless same-sex couples?(32:50): How does the world define “blessing”? Should we seek blessings?(41:54): What's your favorite rendition of A Christmas Carol?(43:56): The incredible reality of the Christmas storyResourcesWhy are the Houthis a threat to us? A reflection on the path to encouraging peaceColorado Supreme Court bars former President Trump from 2024 ballot: An explanation and three biblical responsesHow should Israel respond to Hamas?“Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couples”Why we love holiday movies: A reflection on the source of true joyTranscript (PDF)About Dr. Jim DenisonJim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening.Guest bioAbout Dr. Mark TurmanDr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture.About Denison ForumDenison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

What is the greatest thing Jesus ever said? How can we listen, follow, and know him more deeply? How will knowing Jesus enable us to love better in every area of life? How can we look back historically and biblically so we can see the future more clearly?In this conversation between Dr. Jim Denison, Dr. Ryan Denison, and Dr. Mark Turman, they discuss:the launch of Denison Forum's free course The Greatest Commandment,the third-year anniversary of the January 6th Capitol riot,and the importance and impact of history on the Christian faith.May you be encouraged, challenged, and inspired in your faith and in your witness to the culture.Topics(01:34): What is the greatest thing Jesus ever said?(04:32): Because Jesus shared the greatest commandment, why do we need the rest of the Bible?(06:42): What can people expect when they take the Greatest Commandment course?(11:18): What does the January 6, 2021 riot reveal about our culture? Was it an insurrection?(18:20): How will history consider the January 6 events?(22:21): How should Christians allow history to influence their faith?(29:32): How important is history to Christianity?(36:14): How does history help us trust Scripture?(42:09): How is an understanding of history important to living out the greatest commandment?ResourcesFree course: The Greatest Commandment: How to Love God and Others with All Your Heart, Soul, Mind, and StrengthTranscript (PDF)About Dr. Jim DenisonJim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening.About Dr. Ryan DenisonRyan Denison, PhD, is the Senior Editor for Theology at Denison Forum. Ryan writes The Daily Article every Friday and contributes writing and research to many of the ministry's productions. He holds a PhD in church history from BH Carroll Theological Institute after having earned his MDiv at Truett Seminary. He's authored The Path to Purpose, What Are My Spiritual Gifts?, How to Bless God by Blessing Others, 7 Deadly Sins, and has contributed writing or research to every Denison Forum book.About Dr. Mark TurmanDr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture.About Denison ForumDenison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

“You need more than thousand days to hear thousand stories of what happened here in Israel.”In this episode, Israeli citizen and tour guide Rueben Nevo provides insights about the Israel–Hamas conflict from his perspective as an Israeli living in the country.Discussions cover the experiences of Israeli soldiers returning from battle, tensions among citizens, the effects of Hamas' actions on Israel and the Palestinians, to potential strategies for peace in the region.Nevo is joined by Mike Fanning, the founder of MBF Enterprises, a Bible study tour ministry; Dr. Jim Denison, the CEO of Denison Ministries; and Dr. Mark Turman, the Executive Director of Denison Forum.Topics(00:00): Introduction and Guest Introductions(00:25): Guest Backgrounds and Personal Stories(01:41): Discussing Israel Tours and Experiences(02:48): Introducing Reuben and His Background(06:27): Reuben's Personal Experiences and Observations(06:37): Understanding the Impact of Conflict on Kibbutz Life(08:54): The Role and Importance of Kibbutzim in Israel(14:02): Personal Experiences and Impact of the Conflict(15:42): The Psychological Impact of the Conflict(21:54): Supporting Soldiers and Their Families(24:01): Discussion on Relationships with Palestinian Arabs(24:47): Arab Israelis and the Impact of October 7th(26:01): Differentiating Palestinian Groups(26:50): The Impact of October 7th on Israeli Politics(28:13): Understanding the Complexities of Israeli and Palestinian Identities(28:36): The Intricacies of Geography, Race, and Religion in Israel(31:01): The Challenges of Defining Identity in Israel and Palestine(44:33): The Need for New Leadership in Israel and Palestine(50:23): The Power of Unity in Israel(51:17): Closing Thoughts and Prayers for PeaceResourcesFurther resources on the war in IsraelTranscript (PDF)About Reuben NevoReuben Nevo is an Israeli citizen and tour guide. Since 1984, he's guided tours of Israel for many Christian groups, government delegations, educational programs, and Jewish federations. Nevo has spoken at many US churches about Jewish heritage. He served as an officer of combat forces in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), representative of the Jewish Agency and the government of Israel in Chile, as a teacher and director of a guide school in Jewish agency, as developer of the program “Jewish roots in Spain and Europe,” and as an official government tourist guide at the Ministry of Tourism. He holds a masters in History of the Jewish People from Hebrew University in Jerusalem.  About Mike FanningMike Fanning is the founder and president of MBF Enterprises, “a group tour operations company that specializes in organizing, marketing and leading unique, one-of-a-kind trips. These trips include pilgrimage tours to Israel, Jordan and Egypt, as well as "Journeys of Paul" cruise tours to Greece, Turkey and Italy.” He holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology, Modern Middle East History, Anthropology, and Hebrew/Greek from Baylor University.About Dr. Jim DenisonJim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening.About Dr. Mark TurmanDr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture.About Denison ForumDenison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

Abortion is the moral issue of our day.As the National Sanctity of Human Life Day arrives this January 21, Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman discuss why being pro-life matters so deeply.Before they launch into that important conversation, they discuss the historical and biblical significance of the liturgical Christian calendar, including how the season of Lent came about, as well as Denison Forum's latest book, a Lenten devotional entitled Awaken My Heart.Then they launch into an in-depth discussion on abortion, its moral implications, and how the church should respond, especially given the current increase in chemical abortions.Dr. Denison calls believers to take a practical, compassionate, and prophetic stand against the issue of abortion, with a focus on supporting mothers as well as unborn children.Topics(00:04): Introduction and Overview(00:37): Understanding the Liturgical Christian Calendar(01:28): The History and Significance of the Liturgical Calendar(03:23): The Role of Rhythms and Seasons in Christian Life(04:39): The Protestant Reformation and its Impact on Liturgical Traditions(09:55): The Concept of Lent in Christian Tradition(18:37): The Importance of Sanctity of Life Sunday(22:29): The Seven Pillars of Biblical Flourishing(23:01): The Sanctity of Life and its Biblical Foundation(29:38): Abortion: A Moral Issue of Our Day(31:57): Understanding the Cultural Phenomenon of Abortion(32:24): Reasons Women Choose Abortion(32:57): The Desire for Personal Autonomy(34:12): The Shift in Cultural Morality(35:09): The Importance of Responsibility in Freedom(35:39): The Impact of Personal Privilege on Society(36:36): The Rise of Moral Therapeutic Deism(37:14): Being Pro-Life in Every Biblical Sense(38:16): The Church's Role in Supporting At-Risk Pregnancies(38:48): Understanding the Complexity of Abortion Decisions(39:47): The Aftermath of the Overturning of Roe v. Wade(42:58): The Increase in Chemical Abortions(45:12): The Role of Church Leaders in Addressing Abortion(50:46): Guidance for Individuals Supporting Someone Considering Abortion(56:33): The Spiritual Battle Surrounding AbortionResourcesNational Sanctity of Human Life SundayAwaken My Heart: A 47-Day Lenten DevotionalEvangelical Is Not EnoughEvangelical, Sacramental, and Pentecostal: Why the Church Should Be All ThreeWhy is Lent relevant for evangelicals?First15What does the Bible say about abortion?How can so many Americans be so wrong on abortion?Transcript (PDF)About Dr. Jim DenisonJim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening.About Dr. Mark TurmanDr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture.About Denison ForumDenison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is January 27, and we must remember its victims and understand its significance in today's world. In this episode of The Denison Forum Podcast, Dr. Jim Denison, Dr. Ryan Denison, and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the relevance of remembrance, both for events like the Shoah and in our own lives.Perspectives on remembrance The conversation begins with International Holocaust Remembrance Day, an essential day marking the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. This largest concentration camp witnessed the merciless killing of over a million victims during the Holocaust, serving as a stark reminder of humanity's potential for brutality. While many call this horrific occurrence a "Holocaust," our Jewish friends often refer to it as the "Shoah," a Hebrew word meaning catastrophe. This preference arises from the fact that "holocaust" refers to a willing sacrificial offering; its victims were not willing. Link between the past and the present Witnessing history, we're reminded that anything that has transpired can still happen, and any atrocity we've committed, we can still commit. This understanding propels us to be more mindful of our actions and strive not to repeat the mistakes of the past. Guilt, shame, and the power of remembrance The discussion led to an exploration of the collective sense of guilt and shame that accompanies remembrance. Often, nations implement memorials and monuments to serve as a silent apology and continuous expression of regret and repentance. These become tangible reminders of the past, ensuring we don't forget, and more importantly, don't repeat past atrocities. But what role does guilt and shame play in this context? Guilt can often bind us to our past, trapping us in a cycle of sin and confession. However, collective guilt or shame can be valuable, acting as a vital reminder of our collective past mistakes and urging us to learn and evolve. Personalizing the act of remembrance Understanding history goes beyond reciting dates or facts—it's about learning from the past, commemorating our growth, and understanding our potential for both good and evil. Applying this concept to our personal lives becomes more nuanced. Guilt or shame regarding personal sins only serve to repress and bind us. However, the Holy Spirit has a precise objective—to convict us of our specific sins, not generically. The purpose here isn't to condemn but to identify malignancies so they can be treated and removed. While it is necessary to remember our past sins—to learn from them—it is also crucial to understand that God forgives, forgets, and bears no resentment. Even in collective forms, our guilt and shame should be a channel for redemption and positive change, not a means of torment. Conclusion Reflecting on our past—both individual and collective—is a necessary and pivotal aspect of growth. Days of remembrance like the International Holocaust Remembrance Day serve as bridges between the past and the present, reminding us of humanity's capacity for brutality. By appropriately remembering and honoring these events, we can ensure that history doesn't repeat itself and strive for a better collective future. Ultimately, it's crucial to remember that anything God has done he can still do today. Thus, we should always aim to be faithful to the teachings of God and remain enthusiastically open to the new lessons the Lord bestows upon us each day. ResourcesWhy the “Holocaust” was not a holocaust: A reflection on the gravest crime in human historyYad VashemOn the ground in Israel: An Israeli's perspective on the war (Podcast)Woman in Gold (Film)Transcript (PDF)About Dr. Jim DenisonJim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening.About Dr. Ryan DenisonRyan Denison, PhD, is the Senior Editor for Theology at Denison Forum. Ryan writes The Daily Article every Friday and contributes writing and research to many of the ministry's productions. He holds a PhD in church history from BH Carroll Theological Institute after having earned his MDiv at Truett Seminary. He's authored The Path to Purpose, What Are My Spiritual Gifts?, How to Bless God by Blessing Others, 7 Deadly Sins, and has contributed writing or research to every Denison Forum book.About Dr. Mark TurmanDr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture.About Denison ForumDenison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

“Where we are now is a part of where we were then.” –Tyrone JohnsonIntroductionDr. Mark Turman introduces guest Tyrone Johnson, a Dallas-area pastor and worship leader who's also a friend of both Dr. Turman and Dr. Denison. They set the stage for a conversation on biblical equality and racism in the context of Black History Month.Racial equality and biblical teachingsJohnson discusses the origins of Black History Month, emphasizing its importance in recognizing the contributions of African Americans and addressing racial inequalities in the context of biblical teachings.Historical perspectivesDr. Jim Denison joins the conversation, offering insights into how the Bible addresses both good and bad events and how this relates to acknowledging the full scope of American history, including its darker aspects like slavery and racism.The role of the church and believersThe podcast explores the responsibility of the church and believers in addressing racism, promoting equality, and fostering reconciliation, drawing parallels with biblical principles.Current social dynamicsJohnson and Dr. Denison delve into contemporary social issues, including voting rights, economic disparities, and systemic racism, and how these issues are intertwined with historical contexts and Christian values.Personal reflections and experiencesJohnson shares personal anecdotes and reflections, illustrating how historical events and personal experiences shape our understanding of race and equality.Call to action for believersThe conversation emphasizes the need for Christians to be actively involved in understanding and addressing racial injustices, encouraging listeners to engage with Black History Month and to reflect on their roles as agents of change.Concluding thoughtsThe podcast ends with a discussion on the potential for societal change, the importance of historical awareness, and the role of faith in driving positive transformations in society.ResourcesWhat does the Bible say about racism?Why Christians should celebrate Black history every monthTranscript (PDF)About Tyrone JohnsonTyrone Johnson is Pastor at the One Faith Community Church in Plano, TX. His music is rooted and grounded in a deep and sincere desire to worship God with his whole heart.A gifted worship leader and choir director, Tyrone has been blessed to lead people of many ethnicities and nationalities in praise to the God he serves and adores. His ministry has taken him all over the U.S., as well as internationally to such countries as Cuba, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Ethiopia, Kenya, Brazil and Romania. Tyrone's high-energy worship is infectious, glorifying God and edifying the Body of Christ through encouragement, instruction, and inspiration.Tyrone began singing at the age of 7 in his native Louisiana. A graduate of Dillard University of New Orleans, he performed classical, spiritual and gospel music as a featured soloist in the university's Concert Choir and Male Quartet during his college years.Since moving to the Dallas area, Tyrone has served as a choir director and worship leader in a number of area churches. A highly sought-after performer, studio vocalist, producer and arranger, he has also taken the stage in concert venues throughout the Dallas Metroplex and worked on various Jazz, Gospel and Contemporary Christian Music recordings in addition to his own "Smooth Jazz"-flavored projects: Never Alone, which contains original sacred music and new arrangements of favorite hymns, Heaven and Nature Sing, a collection of popular Christmas carols and holiday songs, and After Sunset, a compilation of jazz standards and classic R&B tunes delivered in Tyrone's inimitable silky style.Tyrone followed a calling to plant a church in Plano, TX. He and his wife are looking forward to spreading the good news of Christ to all people.Tyrone and his wife, Angela, are the proud parents of college twins, Faith and Mark.About Dr. Jim DenisonJim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening.About Dr. Mark TurmanDr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture.About Denison ForumDenison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

Is Israel an oppressive occupier?Among the many surprising incidents surrounding the war in Israel, the size and vitriol of many American college students decrying Israel's ground invasion of Gaza is among the most surprising. What's spurring their protests? And how can parents and families discuss the war in Israel with their college students with truth and in love so that serious discussions can happen without fracturing relationships? Topics(00:34): The latest news from Israel and the ground offensive in Gaza(05:29): Iran's role in the Israel war(07:26): How Israel and Hamas are responding to global pressure(11:06): Why Israel's government has Arab representation(18:00): Why Critical Theory calls Israel an “oppressor”(21:59): Has Critical Theory replaced “majority rule with minority rights”?(24:49): Why are many college students protesting the Israel war?(26:59): Blending anti-Zionism with antisemitism(29:34): Why does Palestine keep rejecting a two-state solution?(34:15): Why do so many believe Israel is an “occupying colonizer”?(40:12): How to navigate conversations about the war in Israel with family and friendsResourcesTranscript (PDF)Is Israel committing genocide?Hamas and Radical Islam: What Christians need to knowAntisemitism on American college campusesPodcast: How to talk to your kids about the Israel crisisWhen Critical Theory collides with conflict in the Middle EastWhy do so many people hate the Jews?Book: Respectfully, I DisagreeFurther Denison Ministry resources on the war in IsraelAbout Dr. Jim DenisonJim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening.About Dr. Mark TurmanDr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture.About Denison ForumDenison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

“The goal is to equip Christians to pray powerfully and use their influence effectively for the cause of peace in the Middle East.”Denison Forum recently released a free ebook entitled The War in Israel: What You Need to Know about This Crisis of Global Significance. In this episode of The Denison Forum Podcast, Dr. Jim Denison shares what led him to write this book, why the current war in Israel differs from the many that have preceded it throughout history, and how this war could be a catalyst for spiritual awakening, both in the Middle East and in one's own heart.Topics(00:12): How did Dr. Denison's passion for the people and place of Israel begin?(06:01): Why did Dr. Denison write his book The War in Israel?(08:27): How do you define Israel? (race, region, religion)(12:33): Does Israel's geographic location matter in its war today?(15:51): Why is Israel “the home of hope”?(18:22): Is Israeli solidarity built around race, religion, or both?(19:43): Are the Jewish people the most oppressed people group across history?(23:14): Are the Jews still “God's chosen people”?(26:57): Do the Jewish people need Jesus?(29:56): A brief account of Israel's recent history(36:38): Have any Arab nations disavowed Hamas as a terrorist group?(39:25): Are Hamas's claims and Israel's claims morally equivalent?(43:32): Why is the current war in Israel different from its previous conflicts?(49:37): How can we best pray for those affected by the Israel–Hamas war? ResourcesDownload The War in Israel ebook for freeRead the ebook in online chaptersOur collection of resource on the war in IsraelMike Fanning Israel toursDreams and Visions: Is Jesus Awakening the Muslim World? By Tom DoyleEpisode transcript (PDF)About Dr. Jim DenisonJim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening.About Dr. Mark TurmanDr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture.About Denison ForumDenison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.