Ideas Have Consequences

Episode Summary:
Are Christians reading current events concerning Israel into the Bible? What if the biggest mistake in the Israel debate is failing to define what "Israel" even means?
Everyone has an opinion about Israel. Few begin with Scripture.
This week we're joined by Pastor Blaine Braden to cut through the noise surrounding Israel, Christian Zionism, replacement theology, Bible prophecy, and Israel's current conflicts. Instead of repeating internet talking points, we rebuild the conversation from the ground up with careful biblical interpretation from Genesis through Revelation with and a particular emphasis on Romans chapters 9-11.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why the Israel debate exploded after October 7 and how online tribalism fuels confusion
Christian Zionism, replacement theology, and the importance of sound hermeneutics
The different biblical meanings of "Israel" and why categorizing definitions matters
Why "chosen" does not mean "saved" and why salvation comes through Christ alone
Romans 9-11, the unfulfilled promises for Israel
How to think biblically about the modern nation-state of Israel
Why Christians should pursue justice without favoritism or conspiracy thinking
What it really means to bless Israel according to Scripture
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🎙️Featured Guest: 
Pastor Blaine Braden serves as the Lead Pastor of Eastmont Church in Bend, Oregon. A graduate of The Master's University with a degree in Biblical Exposition, Blaine has spent more than sixteen years in pastoral ministry, leading with a passion for expository preaching, discipleship, and equipping the local church in an increasingly post-Christian culture. Under his leadership, Eastmont Church has experienced significant growth and continues to emphasize authentic community, gospel-centered ministry, and the faithful teaching of Scripture.
Blaine and his wife, Justine, have three children and enjoy taking advantage of all that Central Oregon has to offer, especially mountain biking, dirt biking, and great coffee.
📌 Recommended Resources:  
     👉 Matching Challenge: Donate - Disciple Nations Alliance 
     👉 Recommended Episode: Is God Finished with Israel? The Modern State Explained | Redeeming Truth
     👉 Blaine's Recent Sermon on Israel: Church & Israel | Part 1
     👉 Darrow Miller’s New Book: Occupytillicomebook.com

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The culture may feel like it's unraveling, but what if God's call isn't to panic, retreat, or attack, but to cultivate? In this thought-provoking conversation, theologian Owen Strachan joins us to discuss his new book, Call to Cultivate, and why Jeremiah 29 provides a compelling biblical blueprint for faithful Christian cultural engagement.
Together, we explore how followers of Christ can engage today's culture without giving in to fear, political idolatry, or end-times obsession. Owen challenges believers to plant gardens, build strong families, disciple their communities, and pursue the long-term work of cultivating culture rather than simply reacting to it. Along the way, we also have several honest, iron-sharpening-iron moments of disagreement that push the conversation deeper and challenge us all to think more carefully.
If you've felt anxious about the direction of our culture or wondered how Christians should respond to today's challenges, this conversation offers a biblical vision rooted in hope, faithfulness, and the lordship of Christ.
If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs hope and a biblical vision for engaging today's world.

Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/

🎙️Featured Guest: 
Owen Strachan is the provost and research professor of theology at Grace Bible Theological Seminary and a senior fellow for the Family Research Council’s Center for Biblical Worldview. Strachan holds a doctorate in theological studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, a master’s degree from Southern Seminary, and a bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College. The author of numerous books, including Christianity and Wokeness, Reenchanting Humanity, and Always in God’s Hands, he is married and the father of three children. 

📌 Recommended Resources: 
     👉 Matching Challenge: Donate - Disciple Nations Alliance 
     👉 The Book: Call to Cultivate: Overcome Anxiety by Thriving Where God Plants You: Strachan, Owen 
     👉 Owen’s most popular book: Christianity and Wokeness: How the Social Justice Movement Is Hijacking the Gospel - and the Way to Stop It: Strachan, Owen, MacArthur, John
     👉 Our Book: Discipling Nations - Disciple Nations Alliance | Darrow Miller
     👉 One Gospel website: One Gospel 
     👉 The DNA's Theory of Change: From Changed Hearts to Changed Nations | A Christian’s Purpose

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Is faith just wishful thinking? How should Christians think about conspiracy theories?
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Juan Valdes to recover a biblical, evidence-based understanding of faith. We explore why faith is not a blind leap but trust in a trustworthy God, why the object of faith matters more than the amount of faith, and how damaging teachings like “you weren’t healed because you lacked faith” distort the gospel.
We also tackle the faith vs. science narrative, exposing the assumptions behind scientism and showing why the deeper conflict is often naturalism vs. theism, not Christianity vs. research. Along the way, we discuss faith and works, skepticism, conspiracy thinking, and how churches can disciple young people being shaped more by school, media, and social platforms than by biblical teaching. 

Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/

🎙️Featured Speaker: 
Dr. Juan Valdes has always had a curious mind and asked lots of questions growing up. Searching for answers has been his passion and a lifelong journey. He had his first debate in 10th-grade biology class. Juan believes people have good questions and we as Christians need to have good answers. He desires to live out the command in the Bible where we’re told to always be ready to give an answer and to do so with the right attitude (1 Peter 3:15).
Further, Juan feels called to equip young people for the battles they face every day in an increasingly hostile culture. He also desires to equip parents and pastors so that they’re able to engage the youth. Juan loves to see people emboldened when they realize that there are excellent arguments in support of the Truth. Most importantly, he enjoys removing the obstacles that keep people from surrendering to Christ.
When Juan’s not traveling, he is engaged in the pastorate of his bilingual congregation in Miami, FL. When he has down time (which isn’t often) you might find him in a quiet place reading a book or fishing. Juan’s educational background includes graduate work at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and master’s degrees from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and Logos Graduate School. He also has a Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary.

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     👉 Matching Challenge: Donate - Disciple Nations Alliance 
     👉 Book: 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World by Scott Allen 
     👉 Last Episode with Juan: When Feelings Become Truth
     👉 Book: How to Think–A Crash Course In Critical Thinking (Revised Edition) - T | rforh store
     👉 Recommended Videos: Debunked Videos — DeBunked
     👉 Website: Reasons for Hope - Home

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The quickest way to learn about the culture of a nation isn't to watch its politics. It's to watch how it educates its children.
In this episode, we sit down with author and classical Christian educator David Goodwin, president of the Association of Classical Christian Schools, to explore why education is never neutral and how it shapes a child's worldview, character, loves, and vision of reality.
Drawing from his new book, The Forging of the American Mind, and the bestselling Battle for the American Mind (co-authored with Pete Hegseth), David explains the roots of progressive education, the recovery of classical Christian education, and why Christian parents must think beyond skill-based learning to the formation of the whole person.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why education is about formation, not just information
How progressive education reshaped American schools
What classical Christian education offers parents today
The role of story, virtue, and discipleship in raising faithful children
Practical guidance for parents exploring Christian education, homeschooling, and school choice
As Charlie Kirk writes:
"Battle for the American Mind is a must-read. The education fight is the most critical in America."
If you care about biblical worldview, Christian parenting, discipleship, education reform, homeschooling, classical Christian education, or the future of America, this conversation is for you.

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🎙️Featured Speaker: 
DAVID GOODWIN is a pioneer in the classical Christian movement and co-authored the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Battle for the American Mind, with Pete Hegseth. He helped found The Ambrose School in Meridian, ID, and was headmaster there for 13 years, growing it from a struggling small school to over 500 students and building its current facility. He has been the president of the Association of Classical Christian Schools since 2015. He is the editor of The Classical Difference magazine and author of “Discover Classical Christian Education.” His upcoming book, a sequel to Battle…, will offer an insider’s view of why K-12 classical Christian education works.
David currently serves on the Board of Academic Advisors for the Classic Learning Test (CLT) and has served as an advisor for the FOX News documentary “The Miseducation of America,” for the National Association of Scholars “American Birthright” standards, and for the Oklahoma Department of Education. He has been a speaker at various events around the country and has written for publications such as The Federalist, The Washington Times, and others.
David lives in Boise, Idaho, with his wife, Stormy. They have three adult children, one of whom teaches at a classical Christian school. 

📌 Recommended Resources: 
     👉 Matching Challenge: Donate - Disciple Nations Alliance 
     👉 Book: Forging the American Mind: A Year-by-Year Guide for Classical Christian Education – Transforming K-12 Learning: Practices for Teaching Virtue and Wisdom: Goodwin, David, Hegseth, Pete:
     👉 Book: Battle for the American Mind 
     👉 Website: National Association of Scholars 
     👉 Documentary: Watch The Miseducation of America Online | Stream Fox Nation  
     👉 Book: Don’t Let Schooling Stand in the Way of Education A Biblical Response to the Crisis in Public Education by Darrow Miller  

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Can a business be both profitable and deeply purposeful?
Anton Krecic thinks so. After witnessing the funding challenges facing pregnancy resource centers, he founded Seven Weeks Coffee, a mission-driven company that has donated more than $1.8 million to support life-affirming pregnancy resource centers nationwide.
We discuss entrepreneurship, brand building, faith and work, leadership, profit, purpose, and why conviction may be one of the strongest competitive advantages in business.
Along the way, Anton shares how a season in political fundraising and a commitment to serving others shaped his vision for business. His story offers a compelling case for entrepreneurs who want to build something bigger than themselves without sacrificing excellence, faithfulness, growth, or impact.

Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/

🎙️Featured Speaker: 
Anton Krecic is an entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Seven Weeks Coffee, one of the fastest-growing mission-driven coffee brands in America. After a career in political fundraising, he launched Seven Weeks Coffee to prove that business can be a force for both excellence and impact. Through innovative branding, customer-driven philanthropy, and a commitment to quality, Anton has built a company that supports hundreds of organizations while inspiring entrepreneurs to lead with conviction and purpose. 

📌 Recommended Links
     👉 Website: Seven Weeks Coffee® | Drink Coffee. Save Lives.  
     👉 Book: LifeWork: A Biblical Theology for What You Do Every Day  - Disciple Nations Alliance 
     👉 Biblical Worldview Course: Monday Church: Our daily work for the service of man, the blessing of nations and the glory of God
     👉 Our Impact study: Impact - Disciple Nations Alliance
    
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