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The Natasha Crain Podcast
Hosted by Natasha Crain · EN
Equipping Christians to think biblically about worldviews, apologetics, culture, and parenting in a challenging secular world.
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How College Challenges Students' Faith: What Parents Must Know, with Jonathan Morrow
2w ago01:07:44Tap to summarizeMy guest today, Dr. Jonathan Morrow, says college usually doesn’t create a faith crisis; it reveals one that was already happening beneath the surface. But when students set foot on campus, the worldview pressures are everywhere, and most students simply aren't prepared for what they're about to encounter at every level of campus life.Jonathan is the Director of Cultural Engagement and Student Discipleship at Impact 360 Institute and the author of Welcome to College. In this episode, we discuss: Why students often drift from faith before collegeHow screens and social media quietly disciple young peopleThe “death by a thousand nudges” effect on worldviewWarning signs parents should watch forThe hidden worldview assumptions in general education classesWhich majors tend to create the biggest worldview challengesWhy Christian colleges present their own challengesWhat parents should prioritize when choosing a collegeHow to help students build a faith they truly ownWhether your child is heading to college this fall or is still years away, this conversation will help you think more carefully about preparing the next generation for what they'll encounter on the college campus. Learn more about Jonathan Morrow and Welcome to College:https://www.jonathanmorrow.org/https://www.amazon.com/Welcome-College-3rd-Centered-Changing/dp/0825452511Follow and donate to Equipping the Persecuted:https://equippingthepersecuted.org/Learn more about Cross Examined Instructor Academy:https://cia.crossexamined.org/
Transcribe →Why America is Worth Saving from Progressives, Socialists, and Communists, with Heidi St. John
Mar 601:04:44Tap to summarizeToday I’m joined by author, speaker, and former US congressional candidate Heidi St. John to discuss the growing and destructive influence of progressivism, socialism, and communism in America...and why Christians should care about saving this country. We connect the dots between leftist ideologies and their unbiblical worldview foundations by considering their assumptions about human nature, moral authority, societal goals, the role of government, the nature of the family, the definition of justice, and more.Leftist ideologies aren't merely political. They are profoundly theological. This conversation will challenge you to think more deeply about why America’s founding principles still matter and how they intersect with biblical teachings on the nature of reality.Learn more about Heidi St. John and check out her podcast and resources at: https://www.heidistjohn.net/Learn more about how Christians should advocate for righteousness in society with my latest book, When Culture Hates You: Persevering for the Common Good as Christians in a Hostile Public Square https://www.amazon.com/When-Culture-Hates-You-Persevering/dp/0736984313 Learn more about Summit Ministries and save $500 when you register for a session in Colorado or South Carolina by March 31 with code NATASHA26: https://www.summit.org/natasha
Transcribe →Why Are Christians So Uncomfortable with Public Discernment?
Feb 1700:39:03Tap to summarizeIn today’s Christian culture, it often feels like the biggest offense isn’t unbiblical teaching—it’s pointing it out. But if the New Testament is clear that Christians are to divide truth from error, why are so many Christians uncomfortable with public discernment?Today I offer 10 reasons why, using backlash to my recent Unshaken Faith episode with Alisa Childers and Melissa Dougherty as a case study. In that episode, we reviewed the New York Times bestselling book Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer. Almost immediately we starting hearing the familiar responses:"Christians shouldn't criticize each other so much." "Content like this destroys unity in the church.""You should have gone to him first.""If you took the time to dig into his other resources, you would understand what he meant.""But it's been helpful to me."Here I explain why these critiques and several others don't hold up to biblical scrutiny. Check out our full episode on Practicing the Way here:https://youtu.be/YcaRbsDiJEQ?si=YDHjeXFACPFbcLaMSubscribe to my new YouTube channel (and watch this episode) here: https://www.youtube.com/@Natasha_Crain
Transcribe →Culture's Hostility Toward Christians, with Frank Turek
Feb 501:06:47Tap to summarizeAfter Trump’s election, many believers assumed cultural hostility toward biblical values in the public square was fading. But subsequent events—from the public celebrations of Charlie Kirk’s murder to backlash tied to Christian support for Trump—have shattered what was always an illusion.On this one year anniversary of the release of my book When Culture Hates You, Frank Turek and I discuss what Jesus said about culture’s perennial hatred of Christians, why the anger hasn’t gone (and won’t go) away, why Christians are increasingly blamed for cultural and political unrest (most recently with ICE), and why this moment cannot be explained by politics alone. SHOW NOTES:Get my book, When Culture Hates You: Persevering for the Common Good as Christians in a Hostile Public Square www.amazon.com/When-Culture-Hates-You-Persevering/dp/0736984313Frank's website, CrossExamined: crossexamined.org/Donate to CrossExamined: donor.crossexamined.org/Frank's new kid's book with Brave Books, Milo's Mission: www.bravebooks.com/frank
Transcribe →7 Key Problems in Kids Ministry, with Josh Mulvihill
Jan 3001:15:55Tap to summarizeAre today’s kids ministries actually helping—or unintentionally hurting—the faith of the next generation?Today I’m joined by family ministry veteran Dr. Josh Mulvihill for a candid, biblically grounded conversation about seven key problems in modern kids and youth ministry and why Christians can no longer afford to ignore them.Drawing from Scripture, church history, and current research, Josh challenges some of the most unquestioned assumptions in evangelical churches today, such as age-segregated worship, attractional entertainment models, and the growing confusion between the church’s role and parents’ God-given responsibility to disciple their children. This conversation is not a hit piece on kids ministry. Both of us love and support children’s and youth ministry when they’re aligned with Scripture. Instead, we hope this episode will be a wake-up call for parents, pastors, grandparents, and church leaders to evaluate how their churches can better reach the next generation. SHOW NOTES:Go to summit.org/natasha to learn about Summit Ministries' conferences for kids ages 13-22 and use code NATASHA26 to get $500 off an in-person conference when you register by March 31.Josh's website and podcast: https://gospelshapedfamily.com/Josh is the Executive Director of Church and Family Ministry at Renewanation: https://www.renewanation.org/Josh is a board member of Awana: https://www.awana.org/Get Josh's book, "Family Ministry: How Your Church Can Shepherd Parents and Grandparents to Make Disciples": https://www.amazon.com/Family-Ministry-Shepherd-Grandparents-Disciples/dp/1951042093For more on how Dr. George Barna assesses the worldview of survey respondents, see: https://natashacrain.com/what-is-a-biblical-worldview-with-george-barna/. Learn more about my three apologetics books for parents and teachers: https://natashacrain.com/books/Curricula recommended by Josh: Bright https://britecurriculum.com/Gospel Story https://martymachowski.com/book/gospel-story-curriculum/
Transcribe →Christian AI vs. Secular AI: Why Worldviews Matter in Technology, with Brandon Maddick
Jan 2001:03:08Tap to summarizeAI isn’t worldview neutral—and that should deeply concern Christians. In this episode, I talk with Brandon Maddick, co-founder of Dominion, a Christian AI platform created as a biblical alternative to tools like ChatGPT, to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the way we think. We talk about the secular assumptions built into mainstream AI models, why those assumptions matter as people increasingly turn to AI for guidance and productivity, and how Dominion was intentionally designed to operate from a biblical worldview. Christians need to think carefully about the worldview embedded in the tools we use...because when we ask AI for answers, we should be asking who (or what) is discipling us. SHOW NOTES:Check out Dominion AI for yourself: https://dominion.chat/Subscribe to my new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@natasha_CrainGet my latest book, When Culture Hates You: https://www.amazon.com/When-Culture-Hates-You-Persevering/dp/0736984313
Transcribe →How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good? with Clay and Jean E. Jones
Jan 1201:10:35Tap to summarizeMost Christians know the Bible teaches that "for those who love God all things work together for good" (Romans 8:28), but in times of suffering, it can be difficult to reconcile that truth with our experiences. My guests today are best-selling authors Clay and Jean E. Jones. They've written an insightful and very practical new book to help believers do exactly that: "How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good?: Living with Hope While Making Sense of Life." Clay and Jean E. have experienced much suffering in their own lives and share very personally how they have lived out biblical truths about suffering in a God-glorifying way. SHOW NOTES:Get their new book here: https://www.amazon.com/How-Does-God-Suffering-Good/dp/0736992235Clay's website: https://clayjones.net/Jean E.'s website: https://www.jeanejones.net/Get my latest book, When Culture Hates You: https://www.amazon.com/When-Culture-Hates-You-Persevering/dp/0736984313Subscribe to my new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@natasha_CrainFollow me on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natashacrainauthor/IG: https://www.instagram.com/natasharcrain/X: https://x.com/Natasha_Crain
Transcribe →Transgender Atheist to Detransitioning Christian: Tyger's Story
Dec 302:05:37Tap to summarizeAt the beginning of September, a woman in her 60s named Tyger commented on my ministry's Facebook page. She introduced herself in the comments section as being a transgender atheist and offered some tips on how she thought Christians could best reach trans-identifying people. She continued to comment over the next couple of weeks on various posts. By the end of September, she shared that she had given her life to Jesus at a Charlie Kirk vigil and would be detransitioning. I subsequently got to know Tyger over email, and in today's episode, we have an in-depth conversation in which she shares her life story of what it's like to struggle with your biological sex. It's a fascinating first-hand account that I hope will give you more insight into the challenges people face and why it's so important for Christians to remain firmly rooted in truth.
Transcribe →How to Get FILTH Out of Your Public School Library, with Karen England
Nov 1301:02:16Tap to summarizeHow did sexually explicit books make their way into public school libraries — and why are some organizations fighting so hard to keep them there? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Karen England, founder of TakeBackTheClassroom.com, to unpack what’s really happening and what YOU can do to get filth out of your local public school libraries.Explore TakeBackTheClassroom.com: takebacktheclassroom.comLearn more about Summit Conferences: www.summit.org/natashaUse my code NATASHA26 to get $250 off your registration for in-person conferences!Get my latest book, When Culture Hates You: www.amazon.com/When-Culture-Hates-You-Persevering/dp/0736984313
Transcribe →What's Really Happening to Christians in Nigeria? with Judd Saul
Oct 2301:05:22Tap to summarizeMore and more people are talking about Christian persecution in Nigeria, but reports are often conflicting. Some Nigerians--even Nigerian Christians--claim the reports are entirely false. Others claim it's only an ethnic dispute, not a religious one. Some say U.S. leaders are blowing the story out of proportion in order to work our way in and take mineral rights. Still others say it's just a sad story of "bandits" taking advantage of people for financial gain...not anything resembling a Christian-targeted genocide. What's actually going on?In this episode, I sort all of this out with Judd Saul, Executive Director of Equipping the Persecuted. Judd has been on the ground in Nigeria over a period of 10 years and shares his firsthand knowledge of what the reality is. Mentioned in the Show:This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xcmibUjT2s8Equipping the Persecuted site: www.equippingthepersecuted.orgTruth Nigeria: www.truthnigeria.comFollow Judd Saul on X: www.x.com/juddsaulFollow Equipping the Persecuted on Facebook: www.facebook.com/EquippingThePersecuted
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