Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural Issues

In this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman is joined by Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Ryan Denison to discuss critical thinking as a core part of Denison Forum's mission to help Christians engage culture biblically. They clarify that critical thinking isn't negativity or quick certainty, but prayerful processing, examining one's own biases, and resisting "gotcha" arguments. Jim explains why ideas shape cultures and geopoliti...

Note: This episode was originally published on November 19, 2025 and was one of our most popular conversations over the last 12 months. We're currently taking a summer break for the month of July, but we will be back with new episodes starting on August 5th.

In this episode of Faith & Clarity, host Mark Turman welcomes Tim Altman, President and CEO of TheHopeLine, for a heartfelt and timely conversation about ...

Note: This episode was originally published on October 8, 2025 and was one of our most popular conversations over the last 12 months. We're currently taking a summer break for the month of July, but we will be back with new episodes starting on August 5th.

Dr. Mark Turman sits down with world-renowned scientist Dr. James Tour for a conversation that bridges faith and science in remarkable ways. Dr. Tour shares his...

Note: This episode was originally published on September 17, 2025 and was one of our most popular conversations over the last 12 months. We're currently taking a summer break for the month of July, but we will be back with new episodes starting on August 5th.

On this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman welcomes health coach and mental health advocate Erin Kerry for an honest conversation about the labels we carry and how...

Note: This episode was originally published on September 5, 2025 and was one of our most popular conversations over the last 12 months. We're currently taking a summer break for the month of July, but we will be back with new episodes starting on August 5th.

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 Tr...

In this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman is joined by author and attorney Talmage Boston for a conversation on leadership, history, and faith, drawing on Talmage's book How the Best Did It, which examines eight of America's top-ranked presidents based largely on C-SPAN historian polls. Talmage explains why he studies history not just for facts, but for wisdom, and how that approach makes the leadership lessons of pas...

In this episode of Faith & Clarity, part of our America 250 series exploring faith's role in shaping the American story, Dr. Mark Turman sits down with Knox Thames, a human rights lawyer, former State Department special advisor under both Presidents Obama and Trump, and now executive director of the Everett Center for Global Religious Freedom at Dallas Baptist University, for a wide-ranging conversation on re...

In this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman is joined by Dr. Ryan Denison and Conner Jones for a roundtable conversation on three of the biggest headlines shaping culture and faith today.

The conversation covers the shifting narrative around artificial intelligence—from widespread fear to growing inevitability and profit-driven momentum—including potential public offerings, government investment proposals, an...

In this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman sits down with Dr. Mike Williams of Dallas Baptist University to explore how Christian faith has shaped America's story as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. Mike shares his excitement about a renewed public interest in history while also raising concerns about false and distorted narratives that threaten to undermine our understanding of the past. He explains ...

In this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman is joined by Ryan Denison and Dr. Jim Denison for a wide-ranging conversation about the hard questions of faith and how Christians can engage a skeptical culture with confidence and grace. Jim opens up about the spiritual questions that have shaped his life—from his father's WWII trauma and early doubts in the church pew to the transformative influence of C.S. Lewis's Me...

In this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman sits down with Kevin Palau of the Luis Palau Association to explore what everyday evangelism can look like in your own neighborhood. Kevin shares how praying by name for his neighbors in unchurched Portland opened unexpected doors—leading to gatherings, shared meals, acts of service, and genuine spiritual conversations. Together, they unpack the BLESS practices (Begin wi...

As part of the ongoing America 250 series, this episode of Faith & Clarity features Dr. Mark Turman joined by Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Ryan Denison for a conversation about America's 250th anniversary, God's providence, and what biblical and American history reveal about the nation's relationship with God. Jim walks through the nature of biblical covenants—conditional, parity, and unconditional—and explains why Scrip...

As part of the ongoing America 250 series, this episode of Faith & Clarity features Dr. Mark Turman joined by Dr. Ryan Denison for a conversation about spiritual awakening—what it means personally, within the church, and across an entire culture. Drawing from Acts 2 and the recurring pattern of rebellion and return throughout the Old Testament, they reflect on the Holy Spirit’s sovereign role in r...

In this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman is joined by Chris Elkins and Christie Erwin, founder of Project Zero, for a powerful conversation about foster care, adoption, and the role of the church.

Christie shares how her years of fostering shaped a calling to serve vulnerable children and advocate for those still waiting for families. Together, they explore common misconceptions about foster care, the realities childr...

In this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman is joined by Jim Denison and Ryan Denison to explore how Christians can think about America’s upcoming 250th anniversary through a biblical lens.

They discuss why history matters for believers, what it means to celebrate a nation while living as citizens of heaven, and how to approach ideas like American exceptionalism with both gratitude and humility. The conversation al...

In this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman is joined by Jurie Kriel of Shoreline Church and the global initiative NXT Move to explore how the church can reach emerging generations in a rapidly changing world.

They discuss the growing challenges of declining trust, loneliness, and cultural change, and why collaboration among churches and leaders is more important—and more difficult&m...

In this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman is joined by Dr. Katie Frugé and Dr. Ryan Denison for a timely roundtable conversation on mental health, cultural trends, and the search for hope.

They explore emerging challenges, from new forms of synthetic drug use to the growing reliance on AI chatbots for mental health support, highlighting both the risks and the deeper spiritual questions behind them. The conversation als...

In this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman is joined by Bishop Mark Beckwith of Braver Angels to explore how Christians can engage a deeply divided culture with conviction, courage, and Christlike love.

They discuss the rise of polarization and declining trust in America, and why rebuilding relationships is essential for a healthier public witness. The conversation highlights practical wa...

In this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman is joined by pastors Sam Holm and Justin Hornsby to discuss why corporate worship matters and why many Christians struggle to make church a priority.

They explore what worship truly is—centering our attention and affection on God—and why gathering weekly offers essential reminders of the gospel that shape our faith and fuel our mission. The...