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

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Faith & Clarity goes beyond the headlines, helping you think biblically about the news and cultural issues shaping our world. Join Dr. Mark Turman and his guests for insightful conversations that combine intellectual depth with real-world application, equipping you to respond to current events and trends with wisdom and faith. Drawing from his nearly forty years of leading churches, Mark makes theology practical for everyday life, empowering you to engage culture with clarity, compassion, and conviction.

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  • Are we turning to AI instead of real help for mental health?

    Are we turning to AI instead of real help for mental health?
    Apr 15 2026
    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 also addresses the limits of technology when it comes to caring for the soul and the increasing sense of hopelessness many are experiencing today.Together, they offer a hopeful path forward, sharing practical ways to cultivate lasting hope through worship, community, healthy rhythms, and a renewed focus on God’s presence in everyday life.Topics(0:00) Introduction(0:46) Meet the roundtable(1:43) Paper drug threat(6:38) Fear and gospel response(14:45) Supply versus demand(17:45) Chatbots and mental health(22:14) Benefits and dangers of AI(27:11) Human soul care matters(31:07) AI and deeper healing(35:22) Self-regulation lessons(42:48) Defining hope simply(46:51) Five practices for hope(49:57) Applying hope personally(56:47) Closing ResourcesCrisis HotlineWhen a letter becomes lethal Evaluation of large language models on mental health: from knowledge test to illness diagnosisLarge Language Models as Mental Health Resources: Patterns of Use in the United StatesExploring the Dangers of AI in Mental Health CareHow LLM Counselors Violate Ethical Standards in Mental Health PracticeFar more Americans say they’d like to live in the past than in the futureDick Van Dyke and scientists tell us how to live longerAmericans Predict Challenging 2026 Across 13 DimensionsThis has never happened before on “American Idol”Why Some Men Struggle to Keep Up With FriendshipsAsk Us Anything: info@denisonforum.orgSign-up for a Denison Forum newsletter: DenisonForum.org/subscribeAbout Dr. Katie FrugéKatie Frugé, M.Div, Ph.D., serves over 5,000 Texas Baptist churches as the Director of the Christian Life Commission for the Baptist General Convention of Texas. In this role, she equips pastors and ministry leaders to navigate complex cultural, moral, and political issues with biblical faithfulness and pastoral wisdom.About Dr. Ryan DenisonRyan Denison, PhD, is the Senior Editor for Theology at Denison Forum and the author of The Focus newsletter, contributing writing and research to many of the ministry’s productions. He holds a PhD in church history from B. H. Carroll Theological Institute and an MDiv from Truett Seminary. Ryan has also taught at B. H. Carroll and Dallas Baptist University.About Dr. Mark TurmanDr. Mark Turman serves as the Executive Director of Denison Forum, where he leads with a passion for equipping believers to navigate today’s complex culture with biblical truth. He is best known as the host of the Faith & Clarity podcast and the lead pastor of the Possum Kingdom Lake Chapel, the in-person congregation of Denison Ministries.Dr. Turman is the coauthor of Sacred Sexuality: Reclaiming God’s Design and Who Am I? What the Bible Says About Identity and Why it Matters. He earned his undergraduate degree from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, and received his Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He later completed his Doctor of Ministry degree at George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University in Waco.Before joining Denison Forum, Mark served as a pastor for thirty-five years, including twenty-five years as the founding pastor of Crosspoint Church in McKinney, Texas. Mark and his high school sweetheart, Judi, married in 1986. They are proud parents of two adult children and grandparents to three grandchildren.About Denison ForumDenison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of our day from a biblical perspective, helping believers discern today’s news and culture through the lens of faith. Led by Dr. Jim Denison and a team of contributing writers, we offer trusted insight through The Daily Article, a daily email newsletter and podcast, along with articles, podcasts, interviews, books, and other resources. Together, these form a growing ecosystem of Christ-centered content that equips readers to respond to current events not with fear or partisanship, but with clarity, conviction, and hope. To learn more visit DenisonForum.org.
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  • How should Christians engage in a polarized society?

    How should Christians engage in a polarized society?
    Apr 8 2026
    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 ways believers can pursue unity without compromising truth, grounded in the Imago Dei, love of neighbor and enemy, and a commitment to faithful presence in everyday life.Bishop Beckwith also shares how initiatives like Braver Angels are helping people listen better, engage across differences, and model what it means to live as citizens of heaven in a divided world.Topics(0:00) Introduction(2:29) Meet Bishop Beckwith(6:40) How Braver Angels began(11:32) Braver Faith in churches(17:17) Politics versus faith(25:31) Faith and citizenship(28:34) Religion as democracy support(30:55) Imago Dei in practice(33:16) Love as a command(36:17) Surviving family politics(40:41) Bridgebuilding without compromise(44:51) Handling anger and ego(47:20) ConclusionResourcesBraver AngelsDenison Forum: Our political future and an interview that moved me deeplyPew Research: Public trust in government Ask Us Anything: info@denisonforum.orgSign-up for a Denison Forum newsletter: DenisonForum.org/subscribeAbout Bishop Mark BeckwithOrdained in the Episcopal Church in 1979, Mark Beckwith served parishes in Connecticut, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Elected Bishop of Newark (NJ), he served in that capacity for twelve years until his retirement in 2018. In the wake of gang violence in Newark, he helped found the Newark Interfaith Coalition for Hope and Peace. With a local Rabbi and Imam from that coalition, he appeared several times on Morning Joe, and did two PBS interview shows hosted by Jon Meacham. The three of them co-hosted A Matter of Faith, a NJ Public TV show that focused on local issues. He currently serves as the Bishop Liaison for Bishops United Against Gun Violence, a network of 100 bishops he co-founded after the Newtown, Ct. killings in 2012. He is the co-founder of Faith Leaders for Ending Gun Violence, a national ecumenical group of diverse religious leaders. He has been co-chair of Braver Faith, a department of Braver Angels, a national movement that seeks to depolarize America. He is the author of Seeing the Unseen: Beyond Prejudices, Paradigms and Party Lines (Morehouse Publishing, 2022). He posts weekly on his website, markbeckwith.net. He hosts a podcast, Reconciliation Roundtable, which involves conversations with religious and civic leaders. He offers spiritual direction and coaching for clergy. A graduate of Amherst College and Yale Divinity School, he lives in Jaffrey, New Hampshire.His passion is to invite people to look beyond and beneath their political and theological positions, which in today’s climate of polarization can be overly confining; and find hope and blessing – and a way forward.About Dr. Mark TurmanDr. Mark Turman serves as the Executive Director of Denison Forum, where he leads with a passion for equipping believers to navigate today’s complex culture with biblical truth. He is best known as the host of the Faith & Clarity podcast and the lead pastor of the Possum Kingdom Lake Chapel, the in-person congregation of Denison Ministries.Dr. Turman is the coauthor of Sacred Sexuality: Reclaiming God’s Design and Who Am I? What the Bible Says About Identity and Why it Matters. He earned his undergraduate degree from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, and received his Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He later completed his Doctor of Ministry degree at George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University in Waco.Before joining Denison Forum, Mark served as a pastor for thirty-five years, including twenty-five years as the founding pastor of Crosspoint Church in McKinney, Texas. Mark and his high school sweetheart, Judi, married in 1986. They are proud parents of two adult children and grandparents to three grandchildren.About Denison ForumDenison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of our day from a biblical perspective, helping believers discern today’s news and culture through the lens of faith. Led by Dr. Jim Denison and a team of contributing writers, we offer trusted insight through The Daily Article, a daily email newsletter and podcast, along with articles, podcasts, interviews, books, and other resources. Together, these form a growing ecosystem of Christ-centered content that equips readers to respond to current events not with fear or partisanship, but with clarity, conviction, and hope. To learn more visit DenisonForum.org.
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  • Why should Christians regularly go to church?

    Why should Christians regularly go to church?
    Apr 1 2026
    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 conversation also addresses common challenges like consumer-driven expectations, performance-focused services, and how both leaders and congregants play a role in creating Christ-centered worship.Sam and Justin offer practical insight into the elements of meaningful worship, from confession and prayer to communion and congregational singing, inviting listeners to rediscover the purpose and power of gathering together as the church.Topics0:00) Introduction(3:00) Why church attendance drops(5:22) From consumer to contributor(10:25) Defining corporate worship(20:02) Worship leader influences(23:27) Preparing hearts for Sunday(25:55) Questions before worship(28:42) Confession in worship(30:31) Tell the gospel again(35:18) Stewardship on stage(41:02) Forgotten worship tools(43:38) Fresh vs. familiar songs(50:50) Funniest service moments(56:02) ConclusionResourcesAsk Us Anything: info@denisonforum.orgSign-up for a Denison Forum newsletter: DenisonForum.org/subscribeAbout Sam HolmSam Holm grew up at a therapeutic wilderness camp with five brothers in East Texas. He served at Pine Cove Camps for 11 years before God called him to the local Church. He has been the pastor at First McKinney since 2017. He is married to Rebecca and the father of two girls. Sam desires to make authentic disciples of Jesus. About Justin HornsbyJustin Hornsby has been a Worship Pastor since he was 19 and currently serves at First Baptist Church in McKinney, TX. He leads worship, oversees various ministry teams, and is part of the preaching team alongside his wife, Hollye. A father of 3, Justin's desire is to point people to the greatness of God through Jesus, often saying, "Music is great, but Jesus is greater."About Dr. Mark TurmanDr. Mark Turman serves as the Executive Director of Denison Forum, where he leads with a passion for equipping believers to navigate today’s complex culture with biblical truth. He is best known as the host of the Faith & Clarity podcast and the lead pastor of the Possum Kingdom Lake Chapel, the in-person congregation of Denison Ministries.Dr. Turman is the coauthor of Sacred Sexuality: Reclaiming God’s Design and Who Am I? What the Bible Says About Identity and Why it Matters. He earned his undergraduate degree from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, and received his Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He later completed his Doctor of Ministry degree at George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University in Waco.Before joining Denison Forum, Mark served as a pastor for thirty-five years, including twenty-five years as the founding pastor of Crosspoint Church in McKinney, Texas. Mark and his high school sweetheart, Judi, married in 1986. They are proud parents of two adult children and grandparents to three grandchildren.About Denison ForumDenison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of our day from a biblical perspective, helping believers discern today’s news and culture through the lens of faith. Led by Dr. Jim Denison and a team of contributing writers, we offer trusted insight through The Daily Article, a daily email newsletter and podcast, along with articles, podcasts, interviews, books, and other resources. Together, these form a growing ecosystem of Christ-centered content that equips readers to respond to current events not with fear or partisanship, but with clarity, conviction, and hope. To learn more, visit DenisonForum.org.
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Except for some transparently, and inartfully, leading questions, an informative and pleasant conversation with one of my favorite Christian writers.

frank, open, honest, scriptural

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