The Art of Discernment
How does Scripture apply to life's most pressing and practical questions? Tune in as we welcome friends of The Master's University for conversations designed to hone your biblical discernment on a wide range of theological, academic, and practical topics. If you want to grow in your love for Christ and Scripture, subscribe to our YouTube channel and don’t miss an episode.
Episodes
In this episode of The Art of Discernment, Dr. Bob Dickson interviews Dr. Jordan Morton, the dean of The Master's University's Pearl C. Schaffer School of Education, about navigating K-12 education. They discuss the myriad options available to Christian parents today, from public schools to home schooling, and how to thoughtfully evaluate each one. Morton shares valuable insights from her own experience as a parent and educ...
Harry Walls, campus pastor at The Master's University, welcomes Dr. Carl Hargrove to discuss the vital ministry of church revitalization. Hargrove, a fellowship pastor at Grace Community Church and director of Grace Advance, explains what church revitalization involves and why it is so necessary. He shares common reasons that churches decline and need revitalization, such as moral failure, lack of biblical focus, changing demog...
Dr. Abner Chou, president of The Master’s University, is joined by pastor and author Costi Hinn for an exploration of the vital role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. Hinn shares from his unique background, and encourages believers to find assurance not in emotions or experiences, but in the truth of God's Word. He challenges the tendency to chase “mountain-top experiences” while neglecting personal holiness and p...
Shannon and Danielle Hurley, graduates of The Master's University, join The Art of Discernment podcast to provide insight into what it means to be called to missions and offer advice for those considering the mission field. They also share about their work with Sufficiency of Scripture Ministries in Uganda. For the past 17 years, the Hurleys have been reaching their community for Christ and strengthening churches throughout Uga...
Drs. John MacArthur and Ken Ham join The Art of Discernment to discuss the importance of biblical authority, particularly in Genesis 1-11. MacArthur, chancellor of The Master’s University and pastor of Grace Community Church, and Ham, Founder CEO of Answers in Genesis, discuss the attempts made by culture to undermine biblical authority and the need to hold an unwavering commitment to Scripture. They also address the necessity of e...
Dr. Gregg Frazer, dean of The Master’s University’s John P. Stead School of Humanities and author of “The Religious Beliefs of America's Founders,” explains that leading founders held to a belief system he calls “theistic rationalism.” What is theistic rationalism? Was America founded as a Christian nation? What impact do these questions have on us today? Frazer and host Dr. Bob Dickson explore the answers in the latest episode...
Dr. Paul Twiss joins The Art of Discernment to discuss how Christians should pursue and understand true beauty. Twiss, an associate professor at The Master’s Seminary and the teaching pastor at Bethany Bible Church in Thousand Oaks, California, explains that beauty is transcendent, pointing us to greater truths, and is inextricably tied to what is good and true.
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What are the hallmarks of a Christ-honoring women's ministry? What common challenges do women's ministries face — and how can those challenges be overcome? Betty Price — who has served at The Master's University in various roles since 1985, including as director of women's ministries — points us to Scripture for the answers.
The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Wednesd...
The performing arts are not a simple discipline for believers to navigate. How do Christians tell stories that are authentic to the human experience — narratives that include conflict and sin — in a way that honors the Lord? Does the script always have to include an overt gospel message? How important is excellence in the shows Christians produce? Tricia Hulet, director of TMU's Theatre Arts program, takes up these questions on tod...
Some view college degrees as simply commodities to be acquired. TMU Provost Mitch Hopewell explores that trend and offers this alternative: College, done rightly, can be an experience that not only offers job readiness, but also shapes the whole person.
The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters. To learn more about TMU, v...
How do we avoid sinfully neglecting the upkeep of our bodies while not becoming so enamored with our appearance that we come to idolize our health? David Larsen, the chair of The Master's University's kinesiology department, answers that question. He also offers practical exercise and nutrition tips.
The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Wednesday during the fall and sp...
Dr. Anderson serves as a professor of biochemistry at TMU, but there was once a time when he taught science as an evolutionist. In today’s episode, he tells the story of how he came to a biblical understanding of Earth’s origins and offers insight on conversing with evolutionists on topics related to how we got here.
The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Wednesday...
Dr. Bradley is a research mathematician based at a large tech company and a visiting professor at TMU. Today she explains a link between language and math — and how that link can be used to help computers better understand human language.
The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters. To learn more about TMU, visit https://ww...
Good communication matters to God. On today’s podcast, Dr. Stuart Scott, who teaches in the graduate program of biblical counseling at TMU, offers practical advice on speaking and listening in ways that honor the Lord.
The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters. To learn more about TMU, visit https://www.masters.edu/.
Todd Kostjuk, who serves as chief financial officer and a business professor at The Master's University, offers practical advice on topics like debt, investing, and retirement planning, all from a biblical perspective.
This will be the final Art of Discernment episode of the year. The podcast will return January 12.
To learn more about The Master's University, visit masters.edu.
Dr. John Beck, dean of the School of Business & Communication at The Master's University, explains how Christians can fulfill the Great Commission by starting a business.
The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters. To learn more about TMU, visit masters.edu.
Who was Melchizedek, why does the Bible say so little about him, and what is his connection to Christ? Dr. William Varner, professor of biblical studies at TMU and author of "Messiah's Ministry: Crises of the Christ," explains.
To learn more about The Master's University, visit masters.edu.
TMU recently added one of the most popular majors in the country. But what exactly is interdisciplinary studies? Why is it so popular? And how does it all work? Dr. Whitney Gamble-Smith, director of TMU's interdisciplinary studies major, stops by to answer these questions and to give examples of possible combinations, like engineering and finance.
You can learn more about TMU's interdisciplinary studies program, here.
Dr. Horner, a professor of English, answers questions like: What is fear? What is the distinction between terror and horror, and how are they used differently in movies and books? Was there fear before The Fall? How should a Christian's conscience guide what media content he or she engages with?
You can learn more about the English department at The Master's University, here.
Season 2 kicks off with a twist. The show's host, Dr. Bob Dickson, will be wearing his "communication-department-chair" hat and answering questions about how we can make sense of the avalanche of news media we encounter every day.
To learn more about The Master's University, visit masters.edu.
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