Impact 360 Institute

What does it mean to be an “American Christian”? How does Christianity relate to politics? In an age where public discourse is so toxic, should Christians avoid politics altogether? Should Christians just preach the gospel and leave politics alone? In the United States, we’re just months away from an election year. There’s no question that...

How should Christians think about near-death experiences? What is a near-death experience, and is there any evidence that people actually experience them? Are near-death experience evidence for the afterlife? How are the questions of the afterlife informed by what we believe about the biggest questions of life? In this episode of the podcast, Jonathan is...

Why should Christians care about ethics? What are the proper roles of ethics and moral reasoning in the Christian life? Is there a “common morality” that everyone shares? Can we use the Bible as a source for moral reasoning? And even if we can, was Jesus just a product of His time? Has morality “evolved”?...

What is “adulting”? How do we help young adults navigate faith, finances, and the future? What is the biggest problem facing young adults entering the workplace? In a “follow your heart” culture, how do we encourage young adults to make wise choices about their future? Today on the podcast, Jonathan sits down with Jonathan “JP”...

How do you navigate anxiety and depression? How do you walk through that well in a redemptive and hopeful way? How widespread are anxiety and depression? How do you encourage someone who feels guilty or ashamed of their anxiety or depression? Why is it important to have a holistic approach to anxiety and depression, and...

How should Christians think about controversial issues like transgenderism, homosexuality, euthanasia, or abortion? How should we respond to popular slogans like “gender is just a social construct” or “my body, my choice”? In response to these issues, what does true compassion look like? What does the Christian worldview have to offer here? Many of the...

What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to be an “image bearer”? What does it mean to “lose our humanity”, and what are the consequences of that. Most importantly, how does our view of human dignity affect how we live out our faith in our cultural moment? There’s no question that...

What is theistic evolution? Is it a good idea or a bad idea? Why should Christians care about this, and how do we think critically about it? Does the evidence point to an intelligent designer? And if so, where should we start? In our recent study with the Barna Group, we found that about half...

Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions? Why can’t I control my anger? Or stop overeating? Or wasting time online? Why can’t I seem to finish my projects or make progress in my spiritual life? Why do I fall for the same stupid temptations over and over again? Today on the podcast, Jonathan...