Best Biblicalworldview Podcasts (2025)

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Grace: What You Were Not Taught 41:15

1M ago41:15

41:15

Understanding grace is vital to our walk with God, as it gives us clarity about both our salvation in Christ Jesus and walking out our Christian life. The grace of God is not only a gift but a responsibility, because God’s love not only saved us, but it also enabled us. God’s covenantal grace restores mankind to himself, and it also empowers mankin…

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What's What? Prayer, Petition, Intercession, Thanksgiving 28:23

2M ago28:23

28:23

What's the difference between prayer, petition, intercession, and thanksgiving? How does it relate to abiding in Christ and intimacy with him? How do I enter in that holy place with God and experience him? How do my encounters change the spiritual and physical realm? This episode will change your fellowship with the Lord and your prayer life! Host:…

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Abiding: The Key to Intimacy and Prayer 17:40

2M ago17:40

17:40

Abiding in the Lord is the most important thing that we are to do. It is the key to intimacy and prayer. As discussed in our previous episode, it is also necessary to hear God and have faith. Listen to this podcast on how to enter the presence of God and experience personal transformation from these encounters. See how the Lord intercedes for us an…

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How Do I Walk in Faith? 31:21

2M ago31:21

31:21

What is faith? It's not supposed to be a nebulous concept, but many people don't actually understand faith. And we need to understanding faith because without it we cannot fulfilling our destiny. Listen to this podcast and hear some critical elements of faith. After today, you will know how to position yourself to be and walk in faith! Host: Philip…

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The Students, Antichrist, & Book of Revelation 1:13:32

2M ago1:13:32

1:13:32

Hear from a couple of college students who came to know the truth and facts of the Book of Revelation. In this episode, we continue to talk about the truth of what Jesus said about the end of the age and the sign of his coming. No fiction here - just scriptural reality of what was to happen and history events to prove it already happened. Greg Owen…

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Revelation Finally Made Clear - Part 3 - The Great Prostitute and False Prophet 1:13:43

3M ago1:13:43

1:13:43

The book of Revelation completes the Olivet Discourse of Matthew 24 and other Gospels. Make sure to listen to our previous podcast series on Matthew 24 titled "What If Everything You've Heard of the End Times is All Wrong?" That series has the background information needed as we get into Revelation. Also make sure to listen to the earlier episodes …

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Revelation Finally Made Clear - Part 2 - The Beast from the Land 1:00:44

3M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

The book of Revelation completes the Olivet Discourse of Matthew 24 and other Gospels. Make sure to listen to our previous podcast series on Matthew 24 titled "What If Everything You've Heard of the End Times is All Wrong?" That series has the background information needed as we get into Revelation. Jesus and the New Testament writers went into det…

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Revelation Finally Made Clear - Part 1 - The Beast from the Sea 57:44

3M ago57:44

57:44

The book of Revelation completes the Olivet Discourse of Matthew 24 and other Gospels. Make sure to listen to our previous podcast series on Matthew 24 titled "What If Everything You've Heard of the End Times is All Wrong?" That series has the background information needed as we get into Revelation. Jesus and the New Testament writers went into det…

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Why God Without Filters - Part 2 18:41

3M ago18:41

18:41

Why is it sometimes hard to hear from God, or have communion with him, or experience him fully? From the time we were born, we have accepted and allowed filters to cloud our understanding of the Lord Jesus Christ. These filters have come from people, religious organizations, systems, the demonic realm, etc. Listen to this episode where we discuss m…

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Why God Without Filters - Part 1 31:45

4M ago31:45

31:45

Why is it sometimes hard to hear from God, or have communion with him, or experience him fully? From the time we were born, we have accepted and allowed filters to cloud our understanding of the Lord Jesus Christ. These filters have come from people, religious organizations, systems, the demonic realm, etc. Listen to this episode where we discuss w…

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What If Everything You’ve Heard of the End Times Is All Wrong? - Part 7 25:41

4M ago25:41

25:41

Jesus talked in detail about the end of the age and the sign of his coming. Yet, end-time prophecy watchers have got it all wrong. What Jesus said is often taken out of context and flat out misunderstood. Therefore, most Christians are very confused. Listen to this episode where we complete the Olivet Discourse. We're discussing MATTHEW 24:23-34 an…

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What If Everything You’ve Heard of the End Times Is All Wrong? - Part 6 34:18

4M ago34:18

34:18

Jesus talked in detail about the end of the age and the sign of his coming. Yet, end-time prophecy watchers have got it all wrong. What Jesus said is often taken out of context and flat out misunderstood. Therefore, most Christians are very confused. Listen to this episode as we continue the Olivet Discourse. We're discussing MATTHEW 24:21-22 and t…

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What If Everything You’ve Heard of the End Times Is All Wrong? - Part 5 31:21

4M ago31:21

31:21

Jesus talked in detail about the end of the age and the sign of his coming. Yet, end-time prophecy watchers have got it all wrong. What Jesus said is often taken out of context and flat out misunderstood. Therefore, most Christians are very confused. Listen to this episode for the continuation of the Olivet Discourse. We're discussing MATTHEW 24:11…

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What If Everything You’ve Heard of the End Times Is All Wrong? - Part 4 36:15

4M ago36:15

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Jesus talked in detail about the end of the age and the sign of his coming. Yet, end-time prophecy watchers have got it all wrong. What Jesus said is often taken out of context and flat out misunderstood. Therefore, most Christians are very confused. Listen to this episode for more understanding of the Olivet Discourse. We're discussing MATTHEW 24:…

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What If Everything You’ve Heard of the End Times Is All Wrong? - Part 3 27:30

5M ago27:30

27:30

Jesus talked in detail about the end of the age and the sign of his coming. Yet, end-time prophecy watchers have got it all wrong. What Jesus said is often taken out of context and flat out misunderstood. Therefore, most Christians are very confused. Listen to this episode to understand the Olivet Discourse. We're discussing MATTHEW 24:1-5 and the …

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What If Everything You’ve Heard of the End Times Is All Wrong? - Part 2 18:42

5M ago18:42

18:42

Jesus talked in detail about the end of the age and the sign of his coming. Yet, end-time prophecy watchers have got it all wrong. What Jesus said is often taken out of context and flat out misunderstood. Therefore, most Christians are very confused. Listen to this episode to learn how to interpret these and other scriptures in context. Learn what …

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What If Everything You’ve Heard of the End Times Is All Wrong? - Part 1 27:54

5M ago27:54

27:54

Jesus talked in detail about the end of the age and the sign of his coming. Yet, end-time prophecy watchers have got it all wrong. What Jesus said is often taken out of context and flat out misunderstood. Therefore, most Christians are very confused. Listen to this episode to get a high-level view of what we'll cover in our upcoming shows. You'll b…

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Did God Really Say Same-Sex Relationships Are Wrong? | Rebecca McLaughlin 45:47

1y ago45:47

45:47

A cottage industry of authors and speakers has sprung up claiming that the Bible’s teaching on homosexual behavior has been misunderstood, and that Christians can affirm gay relationships. Shane welcomes author and apologist Rebecca McLaughlin to refute their most common arguments.

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How Our Culture Punishes Parenting | Tim Carney 59:34

1y ago59:34

59:34

Travel sports, stranger danger, busybody neighbors, housing prices, helicopter parenting, workism and more have conspired to make raising kids harder than it needs to be. Shane welcomes Tim Carney, author of Family Unfriendly, to explain where we went wrong and what a pro-family culture looks like. ________________ Show Notes: Family Unfriendly: Ho…

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What Does it Mean to be ‘in Christ’? | Sam Allberry 58:52

1y ago58:52

58:52

The 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.

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Is Intelligent Design Science? | Stephen Meyer 50:50

1y ago50:50

50:50

Christians 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 Colson Center National Conference to explain why “the God …

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Will AI Enslave Us or Deify Us? | John Lennox 41:59

1y ago41:59

41:59

Artificial 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 using his book, 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the …

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Where Should Babies Come From? | Matthew Lee Anderson 1:03:30

1+ y ago1:03:30

1:03:30

Forty 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 argument using an updated second edition of O'Donovan's bo…

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Is Philosophy for Christians? | Ross Inman 56:40

1+ y ago56:40

56:40

In 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.

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Why Do Evangelicals Become Catholic? | Chris Castaldo 1:03:35

1+ y ago1:03:35

1:03:35

The 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 answer.…

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How Christ Can Redeem Environmentalism | Andrew Spencer 1:05:54

1+ y ago1:05:54

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Evangelicals 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 Creation: Stewardship in an Age of Futility _____________…

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Defy the Elites, Get Married | Brad Wilcox 58:32

1+ y ago58:32

58:32

Whether 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 Married, to share the truth.…

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The Hope and Joy of the Colson Fellows | Michael Craven 1:00:50

1+ y ago1:00:50

1:00:50

Something 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 remarkable and growing program.…

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How Pro-Life Can Win | Scott Klusendorf 1:05:14

1+ y ago1:05:14

1:05:14

The 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. __________________________________ Fifteen years ago, when Roe v. Wa…

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How Is A Human Like a Tree? | Joy Clarkson 57:41

1+ y ago57:41

57:41

Some 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 Nourish Life, Thought, and Prayer. __________________…

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Does My Job Fulfill the Great Commission? | Jordan Raynor 58:47

1+ y ago58:47

58:47

Our 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.

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How Feminism Unleashed Gender Chaos | Abigail Favale 1:05:43

1+ y ago1:05:43

1:05:43

What 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. ____________________________________________________…

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Worshiping Yourself Will Make You Miserable | Thaddeus Williams 1:04:13

1+ y ago1:04:13

1:04:13

You 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 Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the Ten Commandments of …

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The Year That Made Us Modern | Andrew Wilson 53:56

1+ y ago53:56

53:56

In 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.

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The ‘Aha’ Moment: Christianity Matters for All of Life | Christopher Talbot 55:45

1+ y ago55:45

55:45

The 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 in Culture: Cultivating a Christian Worldview for All…

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Finding Jesus in All of Scripture | Alastair Roberts 1:08:45

1+ y ago1:08:45

1:08:45

On 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.

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The Neglected Theology of Food | Andrew Brumme 1:00:10

1+ y ago1:00:10

1:00:10

From 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 Robert Farrar Capon’s classic, The Supper of the Lamb.…

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How Handel’s Messiah Brings God’s Promises to Life | Joel Clarkson & Gabriela Morris 1:01:35

1+ y ago1:01:35

1:01:35

A 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 masterpieces.…

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What If We Truly Prayed Without Ceasing? | Douglas McKelvey 1:06:34

1+ y ago1:06:34

1:06:34

Christ 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 of addressing God, together, as His people.…

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Is Theology Boring? | Trevin Wax 1:04:39

1+ y ago1:04:39

1:04:39

The 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 of Orthodoxy.…

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Thanking God Without Idolizing His Gifts | Joe Rigney 57:05

1+ y ago57:05

57:05

We 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 enjoying our blessings.…

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Christ’s Presence in Our Pain | Joni Eareckson Tada 33:17

2y ago33:17

33:17

What 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 Presence of Jesus.…

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Do We Treat the Holy Spirit Like God? | Costi Hinn 1:01:07

2y ago1:01:07

1:01:07

He’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, Knowing the Spirit.…

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A Jerusalem Pastor on the War in Gaza | David Pileggi 1:08:28

2y ago1:08:28

1:08:28

The 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 Christ Church Anglican in Jerusalem, to offer the wisdom of…

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Should Christians Tell Haunting Stories? | Ben Garrett and Brian Sauvé 1:10:09

2y ago1:10:09

1:10:09

The 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 speculation about the spooky can glorify God.…

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Are We Souls? | Joshua Farris 59:42

2y ago59:42

59:42

For 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 case for the soul. Show Notes: The critical theories t…

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What is it About Music? | Various Guests 1:08:04

2y ago1:08:04

1:08:04

Music has been a favorite theme on Upstream. Guests like Andrew Peterson, Jeremy Begbie, The Arcadian Wild, and David Radford of The Gray Havens have explored the mystery of music from artistic and academic perspectives. This week, we bring you the best of those episodes with Shane’s thoughts how they connect, and how God uses music in our lives.…

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What Critical Theory Gets Wrong—and Right | Neil Shenvi & Pat Sawyer 1:02:44

2y ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and the modern social justice movement, the definition of "justice" changed. But critical social theories are based on important truths, even if they mix them with lies. Shane welcomes Drs. Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer to identify those truths and lies using their new book, Critical Dilemm…

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Why Are Churches Dying? | Michael Graham 1:00:05

2y ago1:00:05

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We're in the mist of the most significant religious shift in American history. Millions are abandoning organized Christianity, but there is little clarity about why they're leaving, or how to stem the exodus. Shane welcomes Michael Graham, co-author of The Great Dechurching, to offer data-driven answers and surprising hope.…

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Why Does Believing in God Feel Like Work? | Joseph Minich 1:04:00

2y ago1:04:00

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Atheists like to tell a story in which religion declined because of scientific evidence and arguments. But what if unbelief became a plausible option because of the way modern people work, live, and relate to the world, and the way these changes make us feel? Shane welcomes Dr. Joseph Minich to discuss his book, Bulwarks of Unbelief.…

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