In this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Ryan Denison are joined by John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center, to talk about the new documentary Truth Rising. More than a film, Truth Rising is a call to courage in a time when faith, identity, and morality are being redefined. Through stories of ordinary people making an extraordinary impact, the documentary points us back to the unchanging truth of Christ. Listen in as Mark and Ryan explore why this cultural moment matters, how you can access the film and study guide, and what it looks like to stand with clarity and conviction today.
Topics
- (02:27): John Stonestreet's faith journey
- (05:19): The Colson Center's mission
- (09:53): Truth Rising documentary overview
- (12:02): The cultural moment and Christian response
- (14:48): Os Guinness and his influence
- (18:32): Existential crisis and revival
- (22:47): Stories of courage and truth
- (24:37): Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s journey
- (27:12): Chloe Cole and the power of truth
- (28:51): Jack Phillips: A stand for truth
- (36:22): The role of comedians and musicians in culture
- (40:28): Accessing the documentary and final thoughts
Resources
- Ask Us Anything: info@denisonforum.org
- How has Denison Forum impacted your faith?
- Website: Truth Rising
- YouTube: Truth Rising
- Truth Rising: The Study
- Truth Rising Film (@truthrisingfilm) • Instagram photos and videos
- Colson Center
- A Practical Guide to Culture
- Who Am I? What the Bible Says About Identity and Why it Matters
About John Stonestreet
John Stonestreet serves as president of the Colson Center. He’s a sought-after speaker and author on areas of faith and culture, theology, worldview, education and apologetics.
John is the daily voice of Breakpoint, the nationally syndicated commentary on the culture founded by the late Chuck Colson. He has co-authored five books including A Practical Guide to Culture and Restoring All Things.
Before coming to the Colson Center in 2010, John served in various leadership capacities with Summit Ministries and was on the biblical studies faculty at Bryan College (TN). John is an ordained deacon in the Anglican Diocese of All Nations (Anglican Church of North America). He and his wife, Sarah, have four children and live in Colorado Springs, CO.
In addition to hosting the Truth Rising documentary, he also serves as the instructor for the small-group curriculum to be released after the film.
About Dr. Ryan Denison
Ryan Denison, PhD, is the Senior Editor for Theology at Denison Forum. Ryan writes The Daily Article every Friday and contributes writing and research to many of the ministry’s productions. He holds a PhD in church history from BH Carroll Theological Institute after having earned his MDiv at Truett Seminary. He’s authored The Path to Purpose, Wha
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