Conversations That Matter

J. Burden joins the podcast to explain and discuss political realism. #christiannationalism #machiavelli

Pastor Mike Solecki shares his experience at Calvary Chapel Albuquerque and then talks broadly about Calvary Chapel and gay celibate theology, including addressing Preston Sprinkle's conferences hosted at Calvary Chapel Boise. Pastor Solecki addresses compromise in Calvary Chapel Global Network and concerns about Calvary Chapel Network. #calvarychapel #calvarychapelassociation #calvarychapelglobalnetwork #prestonsprinkle #calvarychapelboise 00:00:00 Gay Celibate Theology 00:07:20 Calvary Chapel ABQ & CC Network 00:39:54 Calvary Chapel Global 01:01:20 Preston Sprinkle & Calvary Boise

Jon addresses the current controversy over Donald Trump's comments concerning abortion, specifically his desire to let it remain a federal issue and even on the State level supporting exceptions. #donaldtrump #abortion #arizona #ivf

Kryptos joins the podcast for a long form conversation about the technological society referred to in Jacques Ellul's writings. He explains what technology actually is and how it brings both positives and negatives. Sometimes the social cost is very high. This sparks a discussion between Jon and Kryptos on what the technological society means for the church as an institution. Kryptos offers some helpful ways to think of technology and prevent its negative effects. To Support the Podcast: https://www.worldviewconversation.com/support/ Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/worldviewconversation Follow Jon on X: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989 Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldviewconversation/

Jon rarely speaks on eschatology or prophecy, but in this episode he does both and debunks some of the reasons popular prophecy forecasters are likely wrong about the significance of the solar eclipse. This episode will help inspire you not to fear and expand your understanding of God's intention for the sun, moon, and stars. To Support the Podcast: https://www.worldviewconversation.com/support/ Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/worldviewconversation Follow Jon on X: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989 Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldviewconversation/ #Eclipse2024 #prophecy

Jon interviews Will Spencer who shares his personal journey from the New Age Movement to Christianity. Will talks about the various New Age practices he participated in including psychotherapy, astrology, yoga and other practices. To Support the Podcast: https://www.worldviewconversation.com/support/ Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/worldviewconversation Follow Jon on X: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989 Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldviewconversation/ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:48 The Attraction to New Age 00:11:58 Family Constellation Therapy 00:14:43 Astrology 00:19:43 Demons? 00:21:47 Yoga 00:30:26 How were Eastern Practices Introduced to the West? 00:40:26 Meditation 00:51:05 Psychotherapy 00:53:19 Converting to Christ

Jon talks about bills H.B. 269 & H.B. 187 signed by Governor Ron Desantis in Florida, bill H.B. 30 signed by Governor Brian Kemp in Georgia, executive order GA 44 by Governor Greg Abbott in Texas, and H.B. 1076 signed by Governor Kristi Noam in South Dakota. He also goes over some of the news stories of the day impacting evangelical Christians in the United States. To support Jon: https://www.patreon.com/worldviewconversation

Jon interviews Dr. Colin Reeves on two talks given at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary by Jonathan Moo and Katherine Hayhoe on the subject of Climate Change. Dr. Reeves dismantles many of the popular arguments used to convince people that Climate Change is caused by a petroleum-based economy and must be rectified through Left-wing policies, otherwise man faces apocalyptic consequences. Dr. Colin Reeves notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e_BAzN3F0aWxlLgNJGXGfYWfYQG6AzVd/view?usp=sharing #climatechange #globalwarming #katherinehayhoe #sebts #jonathanmoo

Jon talks about the controversy involving Candace Owens, Andrew Klaven, Jenna Ellis, James Lindsay, and others over the phrase "Christ is King," which erupted on Palm Sunday. He then reviews an article by Karen Swallow Prior about whether women should be punished for abortion. She specifically goes after Al Mohler who recently changed his view on the topic. Jon also hares a few thoughts on the situation in Haiti and what it says about liberalism and citizenship.

Jon talks about the evangelical stories of the day including Ligon Duncan's interview that continues to get attention on the Room for Nuance Podcast with Sean DeMars (this time Abortion Abolitionists are angry), Mike Kelsey (from McClean Bible Church) and his sermon on Nehmiah 5 on "justice," and Russell Moore's piece for Christianity Today on the 2024 presidential election. #christianitytoday #russellmoore #mikekelsey #mcleanbiblechurch #ligonduncan

Jon talks about the top stories in conservative evangelicalism including an Averett University professor who died at a homosexual nightclub, Frank Turek's vague post about biblical interpretation, TGC's article on the gospel in Taylor Swift lyrics, Glenn Youngkin's "gay marriage" law, Justin Giboney and Anthony Bradley go after John MacArthur for saying MLK wasn't a Christian, was some of the music at the Shepherd's Conference effeminate?, Ligon Duncan's hypocrisy, and Kanye rejects Christianity. #kanyewest #ligonduncan #thegospelcoalition #glennyounkin #averettuniversity #frankturek #taylorswift 00:00:00 Averett University professor dies at a homosexual nightclub 00:06:09 Logos selling erotic material 00:09:08 Frank Turek's vague post about biblical interpretation 00:14:02 TGC's article on the gospel in Taylor Swift lyrics 00:17:02 Glenn Youngkin's "gay marriage" law 00:19:36 Justin Giboney and Anthony Bradley go after John MacArthur for saying MLK wasn't a Christian 00:28:13 Was some of the music at the Shepherd's Conference effeminate? 00:37:35 Ligon Duncan's hypocrisy 00:59:22 Kanye rejects Christianity

Jon surveys developments within the Southern Baptist Convention on controversial issues such as the Federal investigation into abuse allegations, the way Southern Baptist leaders are distancing themselves from "Christian Nationalism," and the fight over the "Law Amendment" which ensures SBC churches have male pastors. #SBC #SouthernBaptists #SouthernBaptistConvention

Three Reformed Evangelical ministries recently addressed political questions during election year 2024. Topics like Christian Nationalism, voting, the church's political involvement etc. were all addressed. Jon reviews Mark Dever, Jesse Johnson, and Ligon Duncan's opinions about church/state relationships and Christian political involvement. Note: Jesse Johnson did give a presentation at Shepherd's Conference this year on Christian Nationalism but it has not been released yet. The presentation I critique is from Feb 3, 2024 but is the same talk that Johnson gave at Shepherd's Conference 2023. #ChristianNationalism #ShepherdsConference #TheGospelCoalition #9Marks 00:00:00 Introduction 00:12:24 9 Marks: How Should Christians View the Government? 00:20:33 (Same Presentation at Shepherds 2023): "Coveting Cesar's Throne: The Case Against Christian Nationalism" 01:32:21 TGC: What Does It Mean to Be a Christian Nationalist?

Pastor Cary Gordon, Pastor Andrew Isker, and Pastor Joel Webbon all weigh in on whether Christians can or should vote for President Donald Trump. #donaldtrump #christiannationalism

Jon covers topics related to evangelical Christianity from the previous week. It's a news roundup today on the Conversations That Matter podcast.

Jared Moore talks about 10 reasons why pornography is wrong from a Christian perspective. #pornography #porn #sin

Pastor Michael Clary talks about singleness in the church and shares advise for singles and pastors. #singleness

Jon weighs in on stories specifically related to conservative evangelicalism including Mike Kelsey's sermon on Nehemiah 1, McArthur answering a question on Alistair Begg's support for attending a trans wedding, Cru's response to Rosaria Butterfield calling them out at Liberty University, and Allie Beth Stuckey on the trad wives.

Dr. Gregory Schulz joins the podcast to discuss the social justice movement and its consequences at Concordia university and beyond. #lcms #concordia #woke #socialjustice

Aaron Renn joins the podcast to discuss his new book "Life in Negative World." They discuss the three worlds of evangelicalism and then discuss adapting to the hostile anti-Christian and anti-created order regime we currently inhabit. #aaronrenn #negativeworld #americanreformer

Meteorologist, talk show host, and author Brian Sussman talks about the climate change movement, global warming, and how evangelicals are susceptible to buying into false narratives. #climatechange #christianity #globalwarming

Jon talks about the He Gets us Ad from this years Super Bowl.

Jon surveys Southern Baptists on the issue of illegal immigration, "dreamers," refugee resettlement, and border security over the past two decades and attempts to answer the question: "How did Southern Baptists get immigration so wrong?" It was not always this way.

Jon Reviews Katherine Stewart's book "The Power Worshippers" which is also the inspiration for Rob Reiner's documentary "God and Country." Russell Moore, David French, Jemar Tisby, Kristen Du Mez, and others who claim to be Christians participate in that documentary, but how can they if it contains the same anti-Christian sentiments of the Power Worshippers? #godandcountry #christiannationalism #russellmoore #davidfrench

Jon talks to Jared Lovell about Thomas Aquinas, Richard Hooker, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Thomas Jefferson, and the American Revolution. We examine the differences between scholasticism and classical liberalism, theonomy, and libertarianism. #classicalliberalism #liberalism #libertarian #naturalrights #naturallaw #thomasaquinas #thomashooker #thomashobbes #JohnLocke 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:24 Modern Liberals 00:10:37 Natural Law vs. Natural Rights 00:19:05 Reason and the Fall of Man 00:23:54 Rights 00:38:02 Enlightenment Rationalism 00:53:47 State of Nature 01:03:13 The Founding 01:15:08 Solutions