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The Dr. Jeff Show

The Dr. Jeff Show

Our Worldview Changes Everything! Everywhere we turn today one thing is obvious: people are in desperate need to hear God’s truth. Join Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries, for an inspiring and thought-provoking weekly podcast. The Dr. Jeff Show features in-depth stories from celebrities, scientists, educators, and other cultural leaders about pursuing God’s truth in our everyday lives, all while living in a world filled with lies and confusion.

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  • Identity, Sexuality, & Our Identity in Christ — Rob Jackson Identity, Sexuality, & Our Identity in Christ — Rob Jackson Play in Edifi Player

    Identity, Sexuality, & Our Identity in Christ — Rob Jackson

    In a culture that tells us to look inside ourselves, speak our truth, and just be ourselves, the Christian narrative is a beacon of truth and light. Jesus calls us to deny ourselves and find our foundational identity in him. This refocus leads to an abundant life. Rob Jackson, a licensed counselor with Focus on the Family, shares what a healthy identity, sexuality, and purpose look like. Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts. For more from Dr. Jeff on …

  • What Makes a Great Marriage... and Why It's Worth It — Dr. Bob Paul What Makes a Great Marriage... and Why It's Worth It — Dr. Bob Paul Play in Edifi Player

    What Makes a Great Marriage... and Why It's Worth It — Dr. Bob Paul

    Dr. Bob Paul, vice president of the Focus on the Family Marriage Institute, explains what marriage is and shouldn't be in this discussion with Dr. Jeff Myers which may surprise some people. He acknowledges that one of the reasons young people of faith today may not want to wed is tied to the poor examples provided by some older married believers – who fail to let God direct their marriages in the righteous way he wishes. "The most common reason for divorce is 'irreconcilable differences,'" Dr. …

  • America’s Storytellers — Kevin & Sam Sorbo America’s Storytellers — Kevin & Sam Sorbo Play in Edifi Player

    America’s Storytellers — Kevin & Sam Sorbo

    The stories we tell ourselves and believe shape our goals, priorities, and what the good life looks like. Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus telling others about the truth through stories and examples. He knew that to transform individuals, they must see themselves as part of the Christian grand story of reality. Kevin and Sam Sorbo join Dr. Jeff to discuss the centrality of storytelling and how it profoundly influences culture and individuals. They share the tremendous work they’ve been …

  • The Importance of America’s Founding Documents— Jameson Broggi The Importance of America’s Founding Documents— Jameson Broggi Play in Edifi Player

    The Importance of America’s Founding Documents— Jameson Broggi

    For eight years, beginning when he was still a college student, Jameson Broggi worked tirelessly to get the South Carolina state legislature to pass the Reinforcing College Education on America’s Constitutional Heritage (REACH) Act. Signed into law in April '21, the REACH ACT requires all South Carolina college students to take a three-credit-hour class on the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence and the Federalist Papers to graduate. He and Dr. Jeff Myers discuss why he pushed so …

  • Why Marriage Counseling Must Focus on Mind, Body, Soul and Spirit — Glenn Lutjens Why Marriage Counseling Must Focus on Mind, Body, Soul and Spirit — Glenn Lutjens Play in Edifi Player

    Why Marriage Counseling Must Focus on Mind, Body, Soul and Spirit — Glenn Lutjens

    Glenn Lutjens, a marriage and family counselor at Focus on the Family, talks with Dr. Jeff about the way in which he offers wisdom to couples rooted in caring for their bodies, minds, souls and spirits. He explains how psychiatrists like Sigmund Freud championed an approach that removed the spiritual focus from the equation and why doing so has often resulted in incomplete and insufficient assistance being offered to couples struggling in their marriages. Restoring the spiritual element to …

  • Painful Insights From a War Zone (Part 2) — Dr. Jeff in Israel Painful Insights From a War Zone (Part 2) — Dr. Jeff in Israel Play in Edifi Player

    Painful Insights From a War Zone (Part 2) — Dr. Jeff in Israel

    In this second episode in which he recounts his visit to Israel in the midst of its war with Hamas, Dr. Jeff Myers unpacks the complexities of subjects like just war theory and what Christians can do to help restore peace to the land where Jesus lived. He explains that Hamas attacked Israel not to achieve a military objective, but to achieve its long-stated goal to eradicate its enemy nation and notes how Israel engages the conflict from the exact opposite position: seeking only to defend …

  • Painful Insights From a War Zone (Part 1) — Dr. Jeff in Israel Painful Insights From a War Zone (Part 1) — Dr. Jeff in Israel Play in Edifi Player

    Painful Insights From a War Zone (Part 1) — Dr. Jeff in Israel

    In this special episode, Dr. Jeff Myers recounts details from his recent trip to Israel with a group of multifaith leaders amid the nation's war with Hamas. He explains why he was flummoxed by research that shows the rising generation knows Hamas is a terrorist group, but still sympathizes with its attack on Israel because of Palestinian grievances. He also speaks movingly of visiting the sights of bombings and burnings and seeing horrifying images or the murders of Israeli citizens and says …

  • Democracy, Judeo-Christian Values, & Radical Ideologies — David Rubin Democracy, Judeo-Christian Values, & Radical Ideologies — David Rubin Play in Edifi Player

    Democracy, Judeo-Christian Values, & Radical Ideologies — David Rubin

    What values did the founding fathers have in mind when helping to form our nation? How can we protect those values? David Rubin speaks with Dr. Jeff at the National Religious Broadcaster's event about the current political landscape in America. He identifies the dangers of radical ideologies to democratic states. David is the founder and president of Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund (SICF) – dedicated to healing the trauma of child victims of terrorist attacks, as well as rebuilding the biblical …

  • Bodily Agency, Abortion, & the Pro-Life Movement — Robyn Chambers Bodily Agency, Abortion, & the Pro-Life Movement — Robyn Chambers Play in Edifi Player

    Bodily Agency, Abortion, & the Pro-Life Movement — Robyn Chambers

    What is the importance of bodily autonomy when a woman is carrying a child? Is there hope and healing for women who have regrets about having an abortion? What does it mean that Colorado is now an 'abortion destination state'? Robyn Chambers talks with Dr. Jeff about the current landscape of the abortion debate and the hope and healing offered to women. Robyn is the vice president of Advocacy for Children at Focus on the Family and articulates what being an ambassador of Christ looks like …

  • Wisely Engaging the Culture in the Way of Jesus — Adam Holz Wisely Engaging the Culture in the Way of Jesus — Adam Holz Play in Edifi Player

    Wisely Engaging the Culture in the Way of Jesus — Adam Holz

    How, as followers of Jesus, can we be  _in_ the culture but not  _of_ the culture? We know that our allegiance is to King Jesus, however, this does not mean we should ignore the culture around us. We are to live as sons and daughters of God's light (Ephesians 5:8) in a world filled with darkness. But how do we properly discern how and when to engage with cultural movies, stories, songs, or topics? Listen in as Dr. Jeff talks with Adam Holz from Focus on the Family's Plugged In. Adam is the …

  • A Biblical Worldview vs Counterfeit Ideas — Dr. Jeff Myers, John Cooper, & Lucas Miles A Biblical Worldview vs Counterfeit Ideas — Dr. Jeff Myers, John Cooper, & Lucas Miles Play in Edifi Player

    A Biblical Worldview vs Counterfeit Ideas — Dr. Jeff Myers, John Cooper, & Lucas Miles

    Do you want to inform those around you about the value of a biblical worldview over and against counterfeit ideas? Then this is the episode for you! This special show features Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, John Cooper, who is the lead singer of the band Skillet, and Lucas Miles, a best- selling author and pastor. This panel took place at the Turning Point USA Pastor's Summit event and addresses how churches, parents, and educators can help teach a biblical worldview. Listen …

  • Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad. Here's Why — Abbie Halberstadt Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad. Here's Why — Abbie Halberstadt Play in Edifi Player

    Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad. Here's Why — Abbie Halberstadt

     Anxiety and depression are rampant in our culture today, particularly among the rising generation. But while life can be hard, it's critical not to think of things that are difficult as necessarily being bad. That's just some of the wisdom author and mommy blogger Abbie Halberstadt shares with Dr. Jeff Myers, unpacking the truths from her book, Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad. Halberstadt, a homeschooling mom to 11 children, including two sets of twins, explains the importance of not …

  • Chase Cappo — Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Bible Chat, & the Way of Jesus Chase Cappo — Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Bible Chat, & the Way of Jesus Play in Edifi Player

    Chase Cappo — Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Bible Chat, & the Way of Jesus

    Do you feel confused or undecided when hearing talk about AI, ChatGPT, and other technological advances? What is perhaps alarming to some is that these technologies are already here and being used widely. The question is how if at all, Christians should use these tools to advance the Kingdom of God. Chase Cappo of Bible Chat shares hisinsight on what this could look like Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts. For more from Dr. Jeff on YouTube visit …

  • Ginger Hubbard — Parenting Children in the Way of God Ginger Hubbard — Parenting Children in the Way of God Play in Edifi Player

    Ginger Hubbard — Parenting Children in the Way of God

    Do you feel overwhelmed as a parent, teacher, or pastor of the rising generation? In our increasingly post-Christian culture, raising kids can be challenging, and equipping them with a biblical worldview can feel daunting. Listen in to the conversation between Dr. Jeff Myers and Ginger Hubbard as they discuss the importance of raising our children with God’s truth. Ginger has written several books on parenting, hosts the Parenting with Ginger Hubbard Podcast, and is transparent and …

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