A biblical worldview is more than a collection of Christian beliefs. It is a way of understanding reality that governs our decisions, priorities and behavior. George Barna joins Peter Demos to explain the seven cornerstones that help Christians think and live like Jesus.

George is the director of research and co-founder of the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University. Drawing from his book, "How to Think Like Jesus: 7 Cornerstones to Build a Biblical Worldview," he explains why belief in God, human sin, salvation through Christ, absolute moral truth and the authority of Scripture must work together.

Peter and George also discuss the final two: living to glorify God and defining success through consistent obedience. They examine the difference between attending church and becoming a disciple, the need for loving accountability and the responsibility parents have to teach biblical truth to their children.

The central question is direct: Will we allow Scripture to shape our lives, or will we construct a faith that supports the lives we have already chosen?

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📊 ACU Worldview Assessment: https://acuworldview.com/
🏛 Cultural Research Center: https://azcu.edu/culturalresearchcenter/

In this conversation:

· The seven cornerstones of a biblical worldview

· Why our worldview determines our decisions

· Salvation through Jesus Christ

· Absolute moral truth and biblical authority

· Obedience as the measure of success

· The difference between attendance and discipleship

· Syncretism in American Christianity

· Parenting and worldview formation

Reflection question: Is Scripture shaping the life you live or are you selecting biblical ideas that affirm the life you already want?

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Christian leaders can appear successful while being driven by fear, lust, anger or pride. Dr. Dave Jones joins Peter Demos to explain how these hidden motivations can shape decisions, relationships and entire organizations.

Dave is the author of Plan to Win: How to Manage Your Fear, Lust, Anger and Pride While Building Your Christian Organization. He defines biblical winning as developing a richer relationship with Jesus Christ rather than maintaining constant success.

Peter and Dave discuss personal guardrails, worldly cravings, social media comparison and the difficulty leaders have receiving criticism. They also explain why admitting that you are struggling is not failure and how Scripture, mentorship, accountability and gratitude can help believers return to a place of trust.

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In this conversation:

· A biblical definition of winning

· Fear, lust, anger and pride

· People, power and possessions

· Guardrails for Christian leaders

· Social media and false expectations

· Receiving criticism with humility

· Asking for help during difficult seasons

· Trusting God instead of hiding fear

Reflection question: Which motive is quietly steering your decisions right now: fear, lust, anger or pride?

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Pornography is not merely a men's problem. Crystal Renaud Day joins Peter Demos to explain why women may turn to pornography and why shame keeps so many from seeking help.

Crystal is the founder and executive director of SheRecovery, a virtual recovery community for women facing pornography and other unwanted sexual behaviors. She identifies five categories that may influence the struggle: emotional, relational, identity, trauma and spiritual factors.

Peter and Crystal discuss early exposure, sexual desire, loneliness, social media, sexting and pornography's effect on relationships. They also examine why behavioral commands alone are inadequate and how churches can combine biblical conviction with compassionate, practical support.

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In this conversation:

· Why women use pornography

· Early exposure to explicit material

· Loneliness and emotional triggers

· Trauma, identity and spiritual struggles

· Pornography's effect on relationships

· Sexting and image-based exploitation

· Why shame prevents women from seeking help

· The church's role in recovery

Reflection question: What deeper need are you asking sexual content to meet that should instead be addressed through truth, healthy relationships, healing and Christ?

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