Episodes

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Nov. 3, 2024

Cultivating Conversations about Faith in Your Vocation

Duane Barnhart is a former Hollywood producer and the founder of Vintage Gentleman, an organization encouraging traditional manhood, emphasizing integrity, authenticity, courage, and community. This conversation encourages people to develop authentic relationships and share the Christian faith through word and deed in their vocation. Hear the ReFOCUS with Jim Daly episode with Os Guinness on being agents of change for Christ. Hear the ReFOCUS with Jim Daly episode with Rosaria Butterfield on h...
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Oct. 22, 2024

Monique Duson: Responding to Critical Race Theory with Grace and Truth

Monique Duson spent two decades advocating for Critical Race Theory, but through a close, loving friendship, she began to clearly see the contradictions of CRT with a Christian worldview. She is now the founder and president of the Center for Biblical Unity, and along with her friend, Krista Bontrager, offers practical help for having those uncomfortable conversations about race. Get a copy of Walking in Unity: Biblical Answers to Questions on Race and Racism for a gift of any amount. Conversa...
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Oct. 6, 2024

Sean McDowell: Having Meaningful Conversations in Cancel Culture

Disagreements in our culture are dividing friends and family at an alarming rate, causing many people to feel unsafe to share their opinions. But as God's ambassadors, we're called to listen to others and engage the culture despite our differences. This discussion will help you to revive the art of meaningful conversations and tackle issues of the cancel culture, while showing respect to others. Get your copy of Sean McDowell's End the Stalemate when you make a gift of any amount. Buy your cop...
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Sept. 22, 2024

Os Guinness - Saving America: Being Agents of Change for Christ

Dr. Os Guinness shares deep insights into the current chaos in the United States in what is a cultural revolution. Guinness observes a crisis of freedom, a shift in the past fifty years toward the radical left, which has more in common with the French Revolution of 1789 than the Hebrew Exodus from Egypt (The Sinai Revolution of faith) in the Old Testament. He inspires believers to be agents of change in America by representing Christ and being champions of justice and true freedom, which leads t...
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Aug. 25, 2024

Dennis Quaid: Lessons from the Christian Faith and Ronald Reagan

Dennis Quaid is well-recognized for his numerous roles in Hollywood films the past several decades. In his latest film, he portrays a beloved American hero, President Ronald Reagan. He'll discuss what he learned from Reagan about being a winsome peacemaker and the important role of faith in the president's life. He'll also share about his own personal faith in Christ and how it guides him in today's turbulent culture. Get your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS, for a gift of any amount! He share...
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Aug. 11, 2024

Doing Life with Others While Sharing Christ

This intriguing discussion helps Christians to share the gospel in a personal and engaging way, while learning to walk alongside unbelievers in everyday life. Boden shares about making disciples, translating the Christian message for a lost culture, and sharing the hope we have in Christ through kindness and hospitality. Get a copy of Dave Boden's book, Parallel Faith, for a gift of any amount! Read this article for more insight on sharing God's love with others who are going through hard time...
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July 29, 2024

Ray Vander Laan: Living as Examples of Christ in the Culture

RVL shares about the Apostle Paul's example of engaging the culture for Christ and helps believers to live for Christ in the 21st century, modeling humility, peace, unity, and healthy sexuality as we draw others to God's truth. Get the RVL Discipleship Study video series for more fascinating teaching straight from the Bible. Access the RVL Discipleship anytime! Watch the free video series from Ray Vander Laan on reaching the broken culture. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He share...
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July 14, 2024

Putting God's Love on Display in the Culture

Evangelist Nick Hall, Founder and President of Pulse, shares an optimistic message about signs of revival among the youth of America today. He encourages you to pray often, engage with others at their point of need, be a good listener, and love them as Christ loved us. Get a copy of Nick's book, Reset: Jesus Changes Everything, to hear more from him about being transformed by Jesus. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the lov...
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July 8, 2024

From Porn Star to Pastor

Pastor Joshua Broome shares about his amazing life change - from porn star to pastor - as he offers hope to anyone who feels their life is irredeemable. He'll share about God's grace and forgiveness that he received after falling into the depths of despair, even becoming suicidal. We'll hear how his wife, Hope, demonstrated God's love to Joshua soon after they first met. Get Joshua Broome's book for a gift of any amount! It unpacks seven lies our culture tells us and guides us to the only thing...
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June 16, 2024

Rosaria Butterfield - From LGBT Culture to God's Truth

Rosaria Butterfield shares how her worldview shifted from feminism and LGBT culture towards God's truth after some loving Christians befriended her. She addresses five prominent lies in the culture regarding homosexuality, gender, feminism and spirituality as she helps you speak biblical truth to others in a loving way. Get Rosaria's book for a donation of any amount. She unpacks five lies of the culture and why she stopped believing them. Watch this free video series from Jackie Hill Perry ab...
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June 2, 2024

Brad Wilcox: The Correlation Between Marriage, Happiness, and Wealth

Dr. Brad Wilcox shares his research about marriage and how it supports Biblical truth! Not only is marriage good for you, it's good for your children and our culture! He'll share about strong, stable marriages and why marriage matters. You'll learn how to defend and build up the institution of marriage in a culture that has rejected it.
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May 19, 2024

Persuading Others to Choose Life in a Post-Roe World

Scott Klusendorf, President of the Life Training Institute, challenges pro-life advocates to gently yet persuasively stand for preborn babies and vulnerable women in a culture divided on abortion. Scott explains the four main worldviews informing the abortion debate and the philosophical flaws in moral relativism. He offers a clear defense for every human life, regardless of size, level of development, environment, or degree of dependency. He'll help you engage common cultural arguments on abort...
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May 6, 2024

John Lennox: Evangelism with Gentleness and Respect

Dr. John Lennox, professor of mathematics at Oxford University (emeritus), helps equip Christians to share their faith in a respectful and logical way without alienating others. Lennox, who has twice debated atheist Richard Dawkins, shares about the importance of being salt and light in the culture, encouraging us to show gentleness to people we encounter. Get a copy of John Lennox's book, Have No Fear, to read more about sharing your faith with gentleness and respect. Buy your copy of Jim Dal...
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April 22, 2024

Being Christlike in LGBT Cancel Culture

Before God fully captured his heart, Joe Dallas identified as a homosexual and tried to integrate his sexuality with his Christian beliefs, actively promoting a pro-gay theology. But God brought Joe through a process of repentance and restoration. Dallas addresses major controversies in today’s cancel culture, helping believers have respectful discussions and share Christ’s love and truth with others who don’t share our faith. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers c...
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April 8, 2024

Answering Pro-Life Critics with Grace and Truth

The topic of abortion is very polarizing in the culture. But hearts and minds are still being influenced every day to choose life. Kristan Hawkins, the president of Students for Life of America, will share inspiring stories about the pro-life movement and will help you to speak up for the preborn and vulnerable women. She talks about what motivated her as a teenager to get involved in the pro-life movement, her work with Students for Life of America, and how to graciously deal with criticism, at...
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March 24, 2024

The Importance of God’s Design for Marriage and Family

Dr. Mark Regnerus, researcher and professor, shares about how the Dobbs case and other cultural developments are impacting marriage, sexuality and family formation among young adults. He also talks about his experience coming under attack for his controversial research, and speaking God's truth in a hostile environment. Watch this video series to learn about engaging the culture on issues like marriage, LGBT issues, and abortion from John Stonestreet. Find resources from Boundless to marry wel...
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March 10, 2024

John Marriott: Christian Deconstruction and Dealing with a Crisis of Faith

As a young man, John Marriott struggled with insecurities in his Christian beliefs. It led him on a journey of reconstructing his faith and helping others in a faith crisis. Now a high school and college instructor, Marriott shares about common barriers to faith that young people experience, as he encourages loving interaction with those doubting their Christian faith. Get a copy of either Before You Go or Set Adrift by John Marriott when you make a gift of any amount. If you’re having doubts a...
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Feb. 26, 2024

Ray Comfort: Sharing the Gospel with Courage

Ray Comfort, a Christian apologist, author, and TV host urges believers to come out of complacency and into sharing the gospel with a world that desperately needs Jesus. While sharing his faith journey, he'll encourage you to have courage like Daniel in the Bible to stand for Christ in the culture and commit yourself to prayer and obedience to share God's love with others. Get Ray Comfort's book for a gift of any amount to learn more about sharing your faith with courage in modern culture. Wat...
Guest: Ray Comfort
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Feb. 11, 2024

Frank Turek: Demonstrating Real Love and Tolerance in the Culture

This discussion will help Christians understand the proof that the Bible is real and will better equip them to share God's grace with others. Jim Daly and Frank Turek unpack the root of unbelief, the difference between cultural "tolerance" and real love, the problems associated with Christian hypocrisy, and the importance of demonstrating Christ's love with people who have different worldviews. Get a copy of Stealing from God for a gift of any amount to learn more about the evidence for the val...
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Jan. 29, 2024

Chloe Cole: Gender Reassignment Surgery Regret

19-year-old Chloe Cole shares about the devastating effects of gender transitioning on children, her personal regrets of transitioning as a young teen, and the peace found by trusting in God's perfect design. Watch this video series for more compassionate guidance on sexuality and gender identity from Jackie Hill Perry. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. Click here for more re...
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Jan. 14, 2024

Ryan Bomberger: Woke Culture, Critical Race Theory, and Protecting Life

Ryan Bomberger addresses the misinformation spreading through the media – including woke culture and cancel culture, which he's experienced firsthand. He shares about the sanctity of human life, especially the impact of abortion on the black community. Ryan urges the church community to lead the way in modeling Christ’s love and truth to overcome division. Get Not Equal: Civil Rights Gone Wrong, by Ryan Bomberger, for a gift of any amount, to learn more about how the civil rights movement has b...
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Jan. 1, 2024

Brant Hansen: Extending Forgiveness in an Offensive World

It's easy to be offended by someone in conversation, while driving, while at work, or in your own home. But citing Scripture, Brant Hansen says you really don't have a right to be angry at others because of what Jesus did for you. He shares the secret to personal freedom - humbling yourself and forgiving others, just as God has forgiven you. Get Unoffendable by Brant Hansen, for a gift of any amount, to learn more about living with grace and forgiveness. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOC...
Guest: Brant Hansen
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Dec. 17, 2023

Sharing Your Faith Without Fear of Rejection

Rico Tice helps believers with simple and practical ways to share the Christian faith with others. Get Honest Evangelism by Rico Tice, for a gift of any amount, to find out more practical steps for sharing your faith. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. Read Rico Tice’s 4 Simple Steps to Sharing the Gospel. Hear more about engaging cultural issues with truth and compassion in ...
Guest: Rico Tice
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Dec. 3, 2023

Jason Jimenez: Countering Gen Z Cultural Lies and Depression with Biblical Truth

Parents today are in panic mode. Gen Z children are struggling with depression, identity, a lack of stability, and increased cases of abandoned faith. Jason Jimenez will equip you to reach the younger generation and help them know their true identity in Christ. Your children are hearing the lies of the culture, and Jason talks about how to have hard conversations with your children to refute those lies. Get Parenting Gen Z by Dr. Jason Jimenez for a gift of any amount. The book has even more ex...
Guest: Jason Jimenez