Episode Details

In this "Ask Us Anything" episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman is joined by Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Ryan Denison for a relaxed conversation on navigating cultural chaos with biblical truth. Jim and Ryan unpack meta-narratives and meta-crisis, including how a nation's "cultural DNA" shapes current events and why overlapping crises can heighten anxiety, offering prayer and redemptive engagement as a faithful response.

The conversation explores whether a cultural "vibe shift" is increasing openness to hope and spirituality, addresses concerns about Sharia law and religious freedom in American civic life, and reviews worsening conditions in Cuba amid U.S. pressure and CIA activity, with practical ways to pray for and support Cuban believers. They also touch on the post-Dobbs abortion landscape and the debate over transgender athletes in women's sports, closing with some light personal reflections on summer.

Topics

(0:00) Introduction

(1:38) Meta narrative explained

(4:15) America's cultural DNA

(10:18) Cultural vibe shift

(14:51) How history will judge us

(19:20) Sharia law basics

(24:11) Religious freedom and civic action

(29:27) Cuba crisis update

(33:29) Cuba's uncertain future

(35:39) Praying and helping Cuba

(37:33) Cuban church revival

(43:16) God's sovereignty in exile

(49:01) Post-Dobbs pro-life strategy

(53:27) Trans athletes in the WNBA

(59:01) Summer reflections

(1:02:26) Conclusion

Resources

• What does Democratic Socialism say about America’s future?
• Engelbert: WNBA to continue talks about transgender athletes next week
• Ask Us Anything: info@denisonforum.org
• Sign-up for a Denison Forum newsletter: DenisonForum.org/subscribe

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 The Fifth Great Awakening.

About Dr. Ryan Denison

Ryan Denison, PhD, is the Senior Editor for Theology at Denison Forum. Ryan writes The Daily Article every Friday and cont