Episode Details

Who am I in light of the resurrection?

Season 4 Episode 16 Published 10 months, 1 week ago

Description

In this special Easter episode of the Denison Forum Podcast, Dr. Mark Turman joins Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Ryan Denison to explore the powerful themes of identity, redemption, and the depth of God’s love.

Rooted in Colossians 4, their conversation weaves together biblical insight with historical reflection—from the stories of Mary and Pontius Pilate to the legacy of Winston Churchill. Together, they consider what Easter reveals about who God is and who we are in light of his grace.

They also introduce Denison Forum’s newest resource, Who Am I?, diving into how our true identity is found not in cultural affirmation, but in Christ alone. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions of self-worth or purpose, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and a call to live with courage and compassion.

Topics

(01:59): Exploring identity through Easter
(03:14): Winston Churchill and defining moments
(04:15): The cultural buzzword: Identity
(09:04): Geopolitical implications of identity
(10:43): Historical perspectives on identity
(15:11): Biblical insights on identity
(21:43): The gift of God-given identity
(26:36): Easter's revelation of God's identity
(31:44): Easter's message on human identity
(34:04): Jesus' sacrifice in the Garden of Gethsemane
(36:18): The depth of human sinfulness and need for redemption
(40:29): The Nicene Creed and its significance
(46:17): Understanding God's identity beyond 'God is love'
(54:37): Living out our Christian identity

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About Dr. Jim Denison

Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and