Latest Christianworldview Podcast Episodes
What Does it Mean to be ‘in Christ’? | Sam Allberry
Upstream - June 25, 2024 13:54 - 58 minutesThe term "Christian" is a rare one in the Bible. By far the most common way the New Testament describes followers of Jesus is "in Christ." Shane welcomes pastor and author Sam Allberry to explore the incredible meaning behind this mysterious phrase.
Is Intelligent Design Science? | Stephen Meyer
Upstream - June 12, 2024 05:30 - 50 minutesChristians have long taught that God’s existence and power are evident in the world He has made. Yet secular, materialistic science says the universe looks exactly as we would expect if God didn’t exist. Shane welcomes philosopher of science Dr. Stephen Meyer in this interview from the 2023 Cols...
Will AI Enslave Us or Deify Us? | John Lennox
Upstream - May 28, 2024 05:30 - 41 minutesArtificial intelligence has advanced by leaps and bounds, raising questions about freedom, privacy, truth, and what it means to be human. Is the future utopian or dystopian, and how do the worldviews of AI creators shape their technology? Shane welcomes Dr. John Lennox to answer these questions ...
Where Should Babies Come From? | Matthew Lee Anderson
Upstream - May 13, 2024 17:56 - 1 hourForty years ago, Anglican theologian Oliver O’Donovan published a prophetic critique of reproductive technologies, arguing that humans should be begotten, not made. This week, Shane welcomes Baylor professor and theology of the body expert Matthew Lee Anderson to introduce us to O’Donovan’s argu...
Is Philosophy for Christians? | Ross Inman
Upstream - April 30, 2024 12:04 - 56 minutesIn Colossians 2:8, the Apostle warns us not to be taken captive by hollow and deceitful philosophy. Does this mean Christians shouldn’t seek wisdom outside or alongside of Scripture? To answer, Shane welcomes Dr. Ross Inman, author of Christian Philosophy as a Way of Life: An Invitation to Wonder.
Why Do Evangelicals Become Catholic? | Chris Castaldo
Upstream - April 16, 2024 15:04 - 1 hourThe beauty, the tradition, the sense of authority and certainty about doctrine—these are some of the many reasons evangelicals join the Catholic Church. But are they making a fully informed decision? Shane welcomes Chris Castaldo, co-author of Why Do Protestants Convert? to offer a surprising an...
How Christ Can Redeem Environmentalism | Andrew Spencer
Upstream - April 02, 2024 05:00 - 1 hourEvangelicals are often suspicious of the environmental movement because of its fatalism and worship of the earth. But what if Christianity is the best foundation for environmental stewardship? Shane welcomes Dr. Andrew Spencer, author of Hope for God’s Creation. Andrew's book, Hope for God's ...
Defy the Elites, Get Married | Brad Wilcox
Upstream - March 19, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutesWhether from pop culture or politicians, corporate executives or mainstream journalists, Americans are bombarded with the message that marriage is outdated, inconvenient, and joyless. But statistics tell a very different story. Shane welcomes sociologist Brad Wilcox, author of the new book Get M...
The Hope and Joy of the Colson Fellows | Michael Craven
Upstream - March 05, 2024 13:00 - 1 hourSomething happens to Christians who join the largest worldview fellowship in existence. Confusion turns to confidence, fear turns to hope, and they discover how their lives fit into God’s grand story. This week Shane welcomes Michael Craven, dean of the Colson Fellows, to cast a vision for this ...
How Pro-Life Can Win | Scott Klusendorf
Upstream - February 20, 2024 13:00 - 1 hourThe overturning of Roe v. Wade was the beginning of a new phase in the fight for life. But every time abortion has been on the ballot, pro-lifers have lost. Shane welcomes Scott Klusendorf, who thinks most Americans have never truly been confronted with the powerful case for life. ____________...
How Is A Human Like a Tree? | Joy Clarkson
Upstream - February 07, 2024 17:03 - 57 minutesSome of our go-to figures of speech are mechanistic. We compare ourselves to computers that need to “recharge,” “process,” and “update.” But what if the Bible (and nature) offer better metaphors? To make that case, Shane welcomes Dr. Joy Clarkson, author of You Are A Tree: And Other Metaphors to...
Does My Job Fulfill the Great Commission? | Jordan Raynor
Upstream - January 30, 2024 13:16 - 58 minutesOur divide between “ordinary jobs” and “ministry” and “mission” reveals a hidden assumption about the size of the gospel, and what Christ expects His people to do on this earth. Shane welcomes Jordan Raynor, author of The Sacredness of Secular Work to challenge that assumption.
How Feminism Unleashed Gender Chaos | Abigail Favale
Upstream - January 23, 2024 13:00 - 1 hourWhat is a woman? In this best-of episode from 2023, Shane welcomes Dr. Abigail Favale, author of The Genesis of Gender, to discuss how feminism, postmodernism, and bad philosophy made that question impossible to answer, and to show how the Christian vision of embodiment dignifies our differences...
Worshiping Yourself Will Make You Miserable | Thaddeus Williams
Upstream - January 16, 2024 13:00 - 1 hourYou are basically good, and meaning comes from looking within and conforming reality to your feelings. This is the message shouted at us from every direction, but it leads to confusion and despair. Shane welcomes Dr. Thaddeus Williams to point us back to the truth using his new book, Don’t Follo...
The Year That Made Us Modern | Andrew Wilson
Upstream - January 09, 2024 13:00 - 53 minutesIn 1776, America became an independent nation. But that year also saw the beginning of trends that would de-Christianize the West. Shane welcomes Dr. Andrew Wilson to tell the story of how this transformation took place, and to prepare Christians to outlast our secular age.
The ‘Aha’ Moment: Christianity Matters for All of Life | Christopher Talbot
Upstream - January 02, 2024 13:00 - 55 minutesThe concept of “engaging the culture” from a “Christian worldview” has been talked about for decades. But what does it mean, exactly, and how do we teach it? What are the benefits and potential pitfalls of “worldview talk?” Shane welcomes Christopher Talbot, co-editor of the new book, Christians...
Finding Jesus in All of Scripture | Alastair Roberts
Upstream - December 26, 2023 13:00 - 1 hourOn the road to Emmaus, the risen Jesus explained how the whole Bible foreshadows Him. As we celebrate Christmas, Shane welcomes Dr. Alastair Roberts to help us see how the birth of Christ fulfilled all of God’s promises to Israel—and to us.
The Neglected Theology of Food | Andrew Brumme
Upstream - December 19, 2023 13:00 - 1 hourFrom the tilled earth to the family table, every step of growing and preparing food was intended by God to teach us spiritual truths. Yet many of us have forgotten how to taste and see. Shane welcomes documentary filmmaker Andrew Brumme to reintroduce us to the sacredness of mealtime using Rober...
How Handel’s Messiah Brings God’s Promises to Life | Joel Clarkson & Gabriela Morris
Upstream - December 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourA German composer’s 1742 oratorio about the life and work of Christ has captivated audiences for centuries. But what makes Handel’s Messiah so powerful and unforgettable? Shane welcomes composer and writer Dr. Joel Clarkson, plus a special guest, to explore one of classical music’s greatest mast...
Drawing on King Jesus with Butch Hartman
Bible Connection - December 08, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsButch Hartman spent years developing cartoons like The Fairly Odd Parents and Danny Phantom for Nickelodeon. But when he met Jesus when he was 37 his whole life changed and he dedicated his life to teaching children about the Bible. The Bible Connection Podcast sat down with him to better unders...
What If We Truly Prayed Without Ceasing? | Douglas McKelvey
Upstream - December 05, 2023 13:00 - 1 hourChrist is sovereign over every square inch of human existence, but what about every moment of time? What would it change if we dedicated everything we do to Him in prayer? Shane welcomes Douglas McKelvey, author of the Every Moment Holy series, to introduce his latest book and explore the power ...
Is Theology Boring? | Trevin Wax
Upstream - November 28, 2023 13:00 - 1 hourThe creeds of Christianity summarize the most paradoxical and surprising story the world has ever known. So why do so many find them boring? In this best-of episode, Shane welcomes Trevin Wax to explain why the core truths of our faith are an invitation to adventure, using his book, The Thrill o...
Thanking God Without Idolizing His Gifts | Joe Rigney
Upstream - November 21, 2023 13:00 - 57 minutesWe gather at Thanksgiving to enjoy food, to count our blessings (including family and friends), and to express our gratitude to the Giver. But is it possible to love God’s gifts too much? Shane welcomes Dr. Joe Rigney, author of The Things of Earth, to explain how we should treasure God by enjoy...
Christ’s Presence in Our Pain | Joni Eareckson Tada
Upstream - November 14, 2023 12:59 - 33 minutesWhat is the secret of contentment in all circumstances? The Apostle Paul knew it, and so can Christians who acknowledge God’s presence and seek His face. Shane welcomes Joni Eareckson Tada, herself no stranger to suffering, to share insights from her latest devotional book, The Practice of the P...
Do We Treat the Holy Spirit Like God? | Costi Hinn
Upstream - November 07, 2023 13:00 - 1 hourHe’s been described like a genie in a bottle, treated like The Force from Star Wars, and is sometimes simply forgotten. But the Holy Spirit is God, and learning to worship Him and recognize His work is central to Christianity. Shane welcomes Costi Hinn to sort truth from error using his new book...
A Jerusalem Pastor on the War in Gaza | David Pileggi
Upstream - October 31, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourThe world is still reeling from the events of October 7, when Hamas terrorists attacked Israel and slaughtered over a thousand civilians. As war rages, confusion reigns in academia and politics over who is to blame and what should be done. This week, Shane welcomes David Pileggi, Rector of Chris...
Should Christians Tell Haunting Stories? | Ben Garrett and Brian Sauvé
Upstream - October 24, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourThe world is filled with tales of ghosts, vampires, sea serpents, and all manner of mythological monsters. The secular mind dismisses these as superstitions, but should Christians? This week Shane welcomes Ben Garrett and Brian Sauvé, hosts of The Haunted Cosmos podcast, to explain how speculati...
Confident Christianity with Mary Jo Sharp
Bible Connection - October 19, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsMary Jo Sharp has spent years teaching people how to defend their faith and engage with people who disagree with Christianity. In this episode, she shares her personal story of doubt and belief and teaches us how important it is to always go back to Scripture. Connect with Mary Jo Sharp: Ma...
Are We Souls? | Joshua Farris
Upstream - October 17, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutesFor most of history, nearly everybody has agreed that human beings survive the deaths of our bodies. But somewhere along the way, materialism rose to dominance, and we became nothing but bodies. What’s the truth? Shane welcomes Dr. Joshua Farris, author of The Creation of Self, to make a robust ...
Unleashing Ordinary Christians with Mark Mittelberg
Bible Connection - October 12, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsMark Mittelberg has been following where Christ leads for over 40 years. He’s developed a passion and a calling to equip and unleash ordinary Christians to make a difference for the Kingdom of God. Mark shares his story, how the Lord has worked in his life, and, through his partnership with Lee ...
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