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June 24, 2024
Title: Media Distorts Southern Baptist Convention Resolution on IVF
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, messengers (aka representatives) to the
annual Southern Baptist Convention addressed an ethical approach to in
vitro fertilization (IVF). As usual, however, the MSM has distorted the facts
surrounding the resolution.
Today, David Closson discusses the lies told by the MSM and reveals the true
details. David is the Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at the
Family Research Council.
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The Washington Stand,
a division of the Family Research Council.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Did the messengers to the SBC speak clearly on this issue? What did the
SBC
resolution affirm? David reads some of the verbiage from the resolution,
explaining why it is so significant. He goes on to discuss the moral and ethical
issues surrounding IVF.
What lies are being spread by the MSM?
Did PBS accurately report about the resolution?
Did the resolution state compassion for families struggling with infertility?
David reports that the messengers were extremely compassionate toward the issue
and reads some more of the verbiage from the resolution.
Is the IVF industry highly unregulated and fraught with ethical and moral
issues?
David closes the interview discussing what he personally witnessed at the recent
Southern Baptist Convention, saying: “We were united in purpose.”
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May 8, 2024
Title: Has the Bible Always Been Pro-Life
Topic: Pro-Family Issues
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
As Christ-followers, what should our stance be on life?
David Closson recently wrote a fantastic
article, “The Bible is Pro-Life from Cover to Cover and That’s Never Changed”, outlining this very question.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Has the Bible always been pro-life? Is it really pro-life from cover to cover?
David Closson mentions a few of the Scriptures, such as: Psalm 139:13-16 and Luke 1:39-45.
Are some attempting to change the pro-life message found in the Bible?
Does the devil use the pro-life issue to cause division among Christ-followers?
How can we convince more people that a baby is still a baby? David reminds us: “There are a lot of issues we can debate… but we don’t have to guess what God’s opinion is on this.”
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April 25, 2024
Title: Has the Bible Always Been Pro-Life
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
As Christ-followers, what should our stance be on life?
David Closson recently wrote a fantastic
article, “The Bible is Pro-Life from Cover to Cover and That’s Never Changed”, outlining this very question.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Has the Bible always been pro-life? Is it really pro-life from cover to cover?
David Closson mentions a few of the Scriptures, such as: Psalm 139:13-16 and Luke 1:39-45.
Are some attempting to change the pro-life message found in the Bible?
Does the devil use the pro-life issue to cause division among Christ-followers?
How can we convince more people that a baby is still a baby? David reminds us: “There are a lot of issues we can debate… but we don’t have to guess what God’s opinion is on this.”
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April 10, 2024
Title: Has the Bible Always Been Pro-Life
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
As Christ-followers, what should our stance be on life?
David Closson recently wrote a fantastic
article, “The Bible is Pro-Life from Cover to Cover and That’s Never Changed”, outlining this very question.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Has the Bible always been pro-life? Is it really pro-life from cover to cover?
David Closson mentions a few of the Scriptures, such as: Psalm 139:13-16 and Luke 1:39-45.
Are some attempting to change the pro-life message found in the Bible?
Does the devil use the pro-life issue to cause division among Christ-followers?
How can we convince more people that a baby is still a baby? David reminds us: “There are a lot of issues we can debate… but we don’t have to guess what God’s opinion is on this.”
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January 5, 2024
Title: Raising Spiritual Champions
Topic: Biblical Worldview
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Part 1 of 3
Renowned author and researcher Dr. George Barna conducted an extensive worldview research project studying American kids. He discovered that children begin forming their worldview between 15 and 18 months of age and by the age of 13 it is almost entirely formed.
David Closson is the Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at the Family Research Council. Today he discusses results from Dr. Barna’s latest
survey, which can be found in the book, “Raising Spiritual Champions”.
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here to read more on this topic from the
Family Research Council.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Our kids and grandkids take tests to gauge how they understand, comprehend, and retain knowledge at school. Should we also gauge the Biblical Worldview of our kids? Who holds the responsibility for children’s worldview?
Why did David Closson and the Family Research Council partner with Dr. George Barna on this recent study?
Dr. Barna developed Seven Cornerstones for measuring a persons’ worldview. What did his survey reveal if a person rejected even one of those cornerstones?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Raising Spiritual Champions
Topic: Biblical Worldview
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Individuals who embrace all Seven Cornerstones have an astounding 83% chance of
developing a complete Biblical Worldview. Those who reject even one of the
cornerstones have only a 2% likelihood.
How many respondents reported having a belief that God exists and is the
all-knowing, all-powerful, perfect Creator, and ruler of the universe?
How many respondents reported having a belief that you must acknowledge your
sins and that we are all sinners by choice?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Raising Spiritual Champions
Topic: Biblical Worldview
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How many respondents reported having a belief that their most important reason
for living is to do what God wants?
How many respondents reported having a belief that the Bible is completely true
and personally relevant to their life?
How many respondents reported having a belief that the Bible provides a complete
and reliable understanding of right and wrong?
How many respondents reported having a belief that success is consistently doing
what the Bible teaches?
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October 18, 2023
Title: Raising Spiritual Champions
Topic: Biblical Worldview
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Part 1 of 3
Renowned author and researcher Dr. George Barna conducted an extensive worldview research project studying American kids. He discovered that children begin forming their worldview between 15 and 18 months of age and by the age of 13 it is almost entirely formed.
David Closson is the Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at the Family Research Council. Today he discusses results from Dr. Barna’s latest
survey, which can be found in the book, “Raising Spiritual Champions”.
Click
here to read more on this topic from the
Family Research Council.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Our kids and grandkids take tests to gauge how they understand, comprehend, and retain knowledge at school. Should we also gauge the Biblical Worldview of our kids? Who holds the responsibility for children’s worldview?
Why did David Closson and the Family Research Council partner with Dr. George Barna on this recent study?
Dr. Barna developed Seven Cornerstones for measuring a persons’ worldview. What did his survey reveal if a person rejected even one of those cornerstones?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Raising Spiritual Champions
Topic: Biblical Worldview
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Individuals who embrace all Seven Cornerstones have an astounding 83% chance of
developing a complete Biblical Worldview. Those who reject even one of the
cornerstones have only a 2% likelihood.
How many respondents reported having a belief that God exists and is the
all-knowing, all-powerful, perfect Creator, and ruler of the universe?
How many respondents reported having a belief that you must acknowledge your
sins and that we are all sinners by choice?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Raising Spiritual Champions
Topic: Biblical Worldview
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How many respondents reported having a belief that their most important reason
for living is to do what God wants?
How many respondents reported having a belief that the Bible is completely true
and personally relevant to their life?
How many respondents reported having a belief that the Bible provides a complete
and reliable understanding of right and wrong?
How many respondents reported having a belief that success is consistently doing
what the Bible teaches?
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April 18, 2023
Title: “Almost Sin” is Absolutely Wrong
Topic: Transgender Agenda
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
In defending access to gender transition procedures for children,
Joe Biden stated: “What’s going on in Florida, as my mother would say, is
‘almost sinful’”. Joe Biden is clearly attempting to marshal theological language in his defense of allowing children access to these procedures.
David Closson is the Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at the
Family Research Council. Today, David dissects Joe Biden’s words and offers both scientific and Biblical answers to refute his statement.
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here
to read David Closson’s op-ed in WORLD.
Click here for the latest from David Closson
The Washington Stand.
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Center for a Biblical Worldview.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is Joe Biden really trying to invoke theology to justify the mutilation of children? Does he really think God is “on his side”? David explains the context which led to Biden’s outrageous statement.
“Almost sinful”. Is there a sin spectrum? Can something be “almost a sin”? Are his words theologically sound?
Are Biden’s words morally problematic? Are people on the Left (and even some “Christians”) using twisted Biblical language to justify child mutilation?
BOOK REFERENCE: “Male and Female He Created Them”
by Denny Burk, David Closson, and Colin Smothers
Which side of this debate is scientifically sound: Defending or denying gender transition procedures for children?
Has Joe Biden once again shown the world how untethered his worldview is to Biblical Christianity?
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March 30, 2023
Title: “Almost Sin” is Absolutely Wrong
Topic: Transgender Agenda
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
In defending access to gender transition procedures for children,
Joe Biden stated: “What’s going on in Florida, as my mother would say, is
‘almost sinful’”. Joe Biden is clearly attempting to marshal theological language in his defense of allowing children access to these procedures.
David Closson is the Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at the
Family Research Council. Today, David dissects Joe Biden’s words and offers both scientific and Biblical answers to refute his statement.
Click
here
to read David Closson’s op-ed in WORLD.
Click here for the latest from David Closson
The Washington Stand.
Click here for more information about the
Center for a Biblical Worldview.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is Joe Biden really trying to invoke theology to justify the mutilation of children? Does he really think God is “on his side”? David explains the context which led to Biden’s outrageous statement.
“Almost sinful”. Is there a sin spectrum? Can something be “almost a sin”? Are his words theologically sound?
Are Biden’s words morally problematic? Are people on the Left (and even some “Christians”) using twisted Biblical language to justify child mutilation?
BOOK REFERENCE: “Male and Female He Created Them”
by Denny Burk, David Closson, and Colin Smothers
Which side of this debate is scientifically sound: Defending or denying gender transition procedures for children?
Has Joe Biden once again shown the world how untethered his worldview is to Biblical Christianity?
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December 29, 2022
Title: Do People Still Read the Bible?
Topic: Biblical Worldview
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Part 1 of 2
The American Bible Society has released the findings of its 12th
Annual State of the Bible
Report.
David Closson, the Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at the Family Research Council, discusses those findings today.
Click here for the latest from David Closson.
Click here for more about the
Center for Biblical Worldview at the FRC.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
According to the definition used by the American Bible Society, what is a “Bible User”?
Is Bible engagement at a historic low? David reveals that only 19% of people surveyed reported that they voluntarily read the Bible three to four times a year.
Do many non-Bible users admit that the Bible is valuable and the message found in Scripture has transformed their lives? David references grim statistics from a
study the FRC
did last year on this subject. You can read the article
here.
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Do People Still Read the Bible?
Topic: Biblical Worldview
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How many non-Bible readers believe that the Bible is still relevant today?
How can Christians help non-Bible users engage with Scripture? David suggests
downloading Bible apps like
YouVersion and Biblearc
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December 2, 2022
Title: Do People Still Read the Bible?
Topic: Biblical Worldview
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Part 1 of 2
The American Bible Society has released the findings of its 12th
Annual State of the Bible
Report.
David Closson, the Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at the Family Research Council, discusses those findings today.
Click here for the latest from David Closson.
Click here for more about the
Center for Biblical Worldview at the FRC.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
According to the definition used by the American Bible Society, what is a “Bible User”?
Is Bible engagement at a historic low? David reveals that only 19% of people surveyed reported that they voluntarily read the Bible three to four times a year.
Do many non-Bible users admit that the Bible is valuable and the message found in Scripture has transformed their lives? David references grim statistics from a
study the FRC
did last year on this subject. You can read the article
here.
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Do People Still Read the Bible?
Topic: Biblical Worldview
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How many non-Bible readers believe that the Bible is still relevant today?
How can Christians help non-Bible users engage with Scripture? David suggests
downloading Bible apps like
YouVersion and Biblearc
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October 31, 2022
Title: Do People Still Read the Bible?
Topic: Biblical Worldview
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Part 1 of 2
The American Bible Society has released the findings of its 12th
Annual State of the Bible
Report.
David Closson, the Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at the Family Research Council, discusses those findings today.
Click here for the latest from David Closson.
Click here for more about the
Center for Biblical Worldview at the FRC.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
According to the definition used by the American Bible Society, what is a “Bible User”?
Is Bible engagement at a historic low? David reveals that only 19% of people surveyed reported that they voluntarily read the Bible three to four times a year.
Do many non-Bible users admit that the Bible is valuable and the message found in Scripture has transformed their lives? David references grim statistics from a
study the FRC
did last year on this subject. You can read the article
here.
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Do People Still Read the Bible?
Topic: Biblical Worldview
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How many non-Bible readers believe that the Bible is still relevant today?
How can Christians help non-Bible users engage with Scripture? David suggests
downloading Bible apps like
YouVersion and Biblearc
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July 27, 2022
Title: Congress Passes the “Respect for Marriage Act”
Topic: Leftist Ideals Are Simply Wrong
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Part 1 of 2
In 1996, Congress passed the “Defense of Marriage Act”, which confirmed marriage as between one man and one woman. The vote received overwhelming bipartisan support (342-67 in the House, 85-14 in the Senate) – including then-Senator Joe Biden’s signature.
David Closson is the Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at the Family Research Council and a writer for The Washington Stand. Today, David discusses the passage of the “Respect for Marriage Act” and the rapid decay of America’s moral integrity.
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The Washington Stand.
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HR8404.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is the “Respect for Marriage Act” respectful of traditional marriage? David explains why it is NOT respectful and urges everyone to contact their US Senators to voice their opinion on this issue. Washington DC Switchboard: 202.224.3123
Why did so many Republicans join with the Democrats on this vote when the Republican Platform is so steadfast in supporting traditional marriage?
Do Republican voters still care about the marriage issue?
Is the bill’s passage symbolic of the astonishing speed at which the moral revolution continues across our land?
Have we seen an explosion of LGBTQ indoctrination in our schools and across all media platforms over the past decade?
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Congress Passes the “Respect for Marriage Act”
Topic: Leftist Ideals Are Simply Wrong
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Does the recent vote signal that the debate on same-sex marriage is politically
over? David says: “At the end of the day, the political winds have shifted.
But the things that really matter have not changed.”
Has Ted Cruz voiced his opinion about the “Respect for Marriage Act”?
Will Republicans have enough votes in the US Senate to strike down this bill?
No matter what Congress allows, is same-sex marriage an abomination in God’s
eyes?
Will the acceptance of bestiality and pedophilia be next? David reveals that
Somerville, Massachusetts legalized polyamory in 2021. That is a relationship
between more than two people! It is only a matter of time before other ungodly
abominations are legalized.
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July 6, 2022
Title: WWJD: What Would Jesus Do?
Topic: Homosexual Agenda
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Part 1 of 3
David Closson is the Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview
at the Family Research Council and a writer for the
Washington Stand. Today David answers the question: What would Jesus do regarding homosexuality?
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here to read David Closson’s op-ed on this topic.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
During Pride Month, did some writers opine that Jesus would wave a rainbow flag and march in a Pride Parade?
During Pride Month, did some writers openly state that Jesus would never condemn homosexuality? David discusses some of the claims that so-called Progressive Christians made about this issue, including that “we are reading the Bible incorrectly”.
Should Bible-believing Christians ignore views that run contrary to Biblical teachings?
SHORT ANSWER: NO. David then reveals a shocking statistic about Christians’ views of traditional and gay marriage. He will continue with this in the second segment.
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - WWJD: What Would Jesus Do?
Topic: Homosexual Agenda
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do recent studies indicate that more and more professing Christians are open to
pro-LGBTQ messaging, including gay marriage? David references George Barna’s
survey. Click here
for other studies from the Cultural Research Center.
Is it unsound to reconsider and rewrite Biblical teachings regarding
homosexuality and Biblically-based Christian sexual ethics? (2 Timothy 3:16)
God so loved the world. Therefore, Jesus so loved the world. Does that really
mean that Jesus would love, accept, and embrace homosexual relationships? David
points out that Jesus did not and would not accept and embrace ANY sin.
Did Jesus specifically teach against rape, bestiality, incest, or homosexuality?
David will continue this discussion in detail in the next segment…
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - WWJD: What Would Jesus Do?
Topic: Homosexual Agenda
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do some people assume that Jesus accepted homosexual relationships because he
was “silent” on the issue? (Romans 1; 1 Corinthians 6:9; 1 Timothy
1:10; Matthew 5:6-7; Matthew 8; Genesis 1 and 2) David explains that Jesus
upheld Old Testament requirements and often quoted Old Testament Scripture.
Jesus also affirmed the creation pattern for marriage.
Is it okay to commit some sexual sins but not others?
What separates Christianity from other religions?
BOTTOM LINE: Would Jesus approve of and participate in Pride
Parades? (Ephesians 4:15)
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May 17, 2022
Title: The Duty of Parents in Education
Topic: Education
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
As the nation emerges from a year of political, health, and economic
crises, a new battle is heating up: the fight for America’s public schools.
David Closson is the Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at the Family
Research Council. He recently wrote: “Most of our children’s educators are not
teaching from a perspective informed by biblical truth. Even those with good
intentions will not be able to help our children see how Scripture answers the
most fundamental questions we face.”
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serious issue from the FRC and David Closson.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is the responsibility of parents and grandparents when it comes to
educating the next generation?
Does it matter if education reflects a secular worldview or a biblical
worldview?
Do most parents desire a quality education for their children and grandchildren?
From Dr. George Barna: Most people have their worldview formed by the age of 13.
Does the process of building a biblical worldview begin at public school, Sunday
school, or in the home?
Does classroom instruction in reading, history, science, literature, and even
math shape a child’s worldview?
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - The Duty of Parents in Education
Topic: Education
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is
old, he will not depart from it.” Does this still apply to parents today?
Do parents often delegate the character training of their children to someone or
something else – TV, movies, video games, and even the kids’ friends?
What are some ways parents can have a more “hands-on” approach to
teaching their children and grandchildren?
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May 12, 2022
Title: Are Christian Parents Teaching their Kids a True Christian Worldview?
Topic: Teaching Biblical Principles
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Part 1 of 2
David Closson is the Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview
at the Family Research Council. Today, David discusses
the latest research study by Dr. George Barna and the Cultural Research
Center at Arizona Christian University.
Click here for more information
about the Center for Biblical Worldview from the Family Research
Council.
Click here for more from David
Closson on the Biblical Worldview Series, which includes books and
downloads on Biblical Principles for political engagement, homosexuality,
pro-life issues, and religious liberty.
Click
here
for the latest research studies from Dr. George Barna and the Cultural
Research Center at Arizona Christian University.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Dr. George Barna recently stated: “Kids today, after watching their parents,
come away confused.” Are kids today seeing inconsistency in their parent’s
actions and in the words they speak in light of Biblical Principles?
Many parents may know that God practices grace and mercy. Many parents even rely
on God’s grace and mercy in their own lives. BUT are many parents living their
lives according to their own rules and desires – not according to what Scripture
teaches?
Are too many children confused about what a true Biblical Worldview is? David
Closson reveals how many Christian parents of pre-teens view the Bible as their
primary source of moral guidance. This number is astonishing!
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Are Christian Parents Teaching their Kids a True Christian Worldview?
Topic: Teaching Biblical Principles
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
The four major influences on millennials’ worldview are: public schools, media,
arts and entertainment, and “the laws of the land”.
David discusses why and how public schools are such a danger to our children and
teens. He also passionately explains why it is so vital for parents to rely on
God’s Word and a Biblical Worldview in raising their children.
How can we, as Christ-followers, change this trajectory? David has some great
suggestions for parents and also offers a little “tease” of what’s to
come from the FRC over the next year.
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March 25, 2022
Title: The Church is Failing
Topic: Christian Worldview
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Part 1 of 2
Different generations have different Biblical views and beliefs. Is this a good thing?
David Closson is the Director of the Center for a Biblical Worldview with the
Family Research Council. Today he discusses an important topic we should learn more about: The Modern Christian Worldview.
Click here for more on the
Family Research Council’s Center for a Biblical Worldview.
Click
here for the latest research by the
Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University.
Click here to read George Barna’s article on this topic.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do millennials have different beliefs than their parents and grandparents? David Closson breaks down the different generations and what they truly believe. He also explains why their research studies ask the “hard” questions…
Who are “bridges” and what do they believe? Do those in the bridge group give us a glimpse of what’s coming?
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - The Church is Failing
Topic: Christian Worldview
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do “bridges” have a vastly different worldview about basic biblical
truths, such as the definition of God?
Do only millennials need help learning true biblical beliefs? David says: “I
don’t want to pile too much on the millennials or the bridges, because Gen X and
the Boomer generations aren’t that great either when it comes to whether or not
they have a Biblical Worldview.” He goes on discuss what faithful
church-goers actually believe. These results might just shock you!
Is there a clear difference between those who express a head knowledge, but
don’t have a heart knowledge? Does this apply to all generations, not just the “bridges”?
What can Christians do to learn more and more about Biblical Truths? How can we
prepare to share that Truth with others? David stresses the importance of
reading God’s Word, prayer, and being connected with other believers.
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September 16, 2021
Title: Do You Have a True Biblical Worldview?
Topic: Christian Worldview
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
The majority of people who attend an Evangelical church think they
have a Biblical Worldview. But in reality, how many do?
David Closson discusses head knowledge vs heart knowledge using
information the Family
Research gathered in recent studies on this topic.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is a worldview?
How many born-again Christians claim a Biblical worldview? How many actually do?
How many Conservatives/Moderates/Liberals claim to have a Biblical world view?
How many actually do?
How many millennials claim a Biblical worldview? How many actually do?
David discusses the questions asked and who they asked….
Why are there massive inconsistencies between perception and reality for most
Americans?
How do we teach others to see the world around them through a Biblical lens?
Bruce explains how and why the Center for Biblical Worldview seeks to
help Christians defend and advance their faith…
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July 22, 2021
Title: The Duty of Parents in Education
Topic: Education
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
As the nation emerges from a year of political, health, and economic
crises, a new battle is heating up: the fight for America’s public schools.
David Closson is the Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at the Family
Research Council. He recently wrote: “Most of our children’s educators are not
teaching from a perspective informed by biblical truth. Even those with good
intentions will not be able to help our children see how Scripture answers the
most fundamental questions we face.”
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serious issue from the FRC and David Closson.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is the responsibility of parents and grandparents when it comes to
educating the next generation?
Does it matter if education reflects a secular worldview or a biblical
worldview?
Do most parents desire a quality education for their children and grandchildren?
From Dr. George Barna: Most people have their worldview formed by the age of 13.
Does the process of building a biblical worldview begin at public school, Sunday
school, or in the home?
Does classroom instruction in reading, history, science, literature, and even
math shape a child’s worldview?
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - The Duty of Parents in Education
Topic: Education
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is
old, he will not depart from it.” Does this still apply to parents today?
Do parents often delegate the character training of their children to someone or
something else – TV, movies, video games, and even the kids’ friends?
What are some ways parents can have a more “hands-on” approach to
teaching their children and grandchildren?
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June 2, 2021
Title: Do Americans Still Hold a Biblical Worldview?
Topic: Morality In America
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
The Family Research Council recently launched a new initiative: The Center for Biblical Worldview. David Closson is the new Director for the initiative, which seeks to help Christian leaders apply the teachings of the Bible to difficult moral questions.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is a worldview? What is a Biblical worldview?
Why did the Family Research Center launch the Center for Biblical Worldview?
Dr. George Barna recently conducted a national survey on this topic. How many Americans claim to have a Biblical worldview? How many actually HAVE a Biblical Worldview? Are many Americans confused about what a Biblical worldview is?
NOTE: Dr. Barna has joined the Center for Biblical Worldview initiative. Exciting news!
Is a Biblical worldview essential to the Christian Life? How does our worldview affect our daily lives?
What are some of the issues within a Biblical worldview?
What are some of the issues that the Center for Biblical Worldview will focus on?
Is abortion compatible with Biblical doctrine?
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December 14, 2020
Title: The Liberation of Methodism
Topic: Methodist Church Dissolving
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Do moral questions of today, such as the right to an abortion,
same-sex marriage, or gender identity, have long held correct Biblical answers?
David Closson with the Family Research Council admonishes Christians to
be on guard, discussing the dissolution of the Methodist Church in America.
David is the author of FRC’s
Biblical Worldview Series.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is the United Methodist Church splitting into at least three new, separate
denominations?
What is the Liberation Methodist Connexion?
How does the Liberation Methodist Connexion church view issues such as
homosexuality, same-sex marriage, the ordination of clergy who identify as gay,
and the sanctity of life? David reveals some of the disturbing information found
on the Liberation Methodist Connexion churches website.
How can Christians from other denominations minister to those within the
Methodist Church during this time?
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June 8, 2020
Title: Biblical Principles for Political Engagement: Worldview, Issues, and Voting
Topic: Biblical Principles
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Part 1 of 3
Do you believe that the gospel of Jesus Christ has implications for all areas of life, including politics? What does the Bible say about a Christians’ civil responsibility?
David Closson is the Director of Christian Ethics and Biblical Worldview at the
Family Research Council. The FRC, in conjunction, with twenty-one other family policy councils, has released a "Biblical Principles for Political Engagement: Worldview, Issues, and Voting” guide.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Does the Gospel of Jesus Christ have implications for every area of our lives – including politics?
Should our engagement in politics always be in a loving, Biblical manner?
Do Christians have a moral and Biblical obligation to participate in government?
David Closson says this: “We hold our political future in our own hands. As Christians [in America] there is an added responsibility to steward what God has given us… to love our neighbors well by engaging in the political sphere, specifically with voting.”
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Biblical Principles for Political Engagement: Worldview, Issues, and Voting
Topic: Biblical Principles
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is FRC non-partisan? Does their publication tell people who to vote for? (Link
in the first segment.)
Is there a distinctively Christian way to engage in the political process?
What principles should inform Christians while casting their ballots?
What is a “first-tier moral issue”?
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Title: Biblical Principles for Political Engagement: Worldview, Issues, and Voting
Topic: Biblical Principles
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
David Closson explains a little more about the intentions of the new publication
by the FRC and others. (Link in the first segment.)
Do the majority of voters need to be more informed? David urges Christians to
ask themselves how their Christian faith informs their interaction in the public
square.
How should pastors think about politics?
Is there a clear distinction between how Democrats uphold abortion laws while
Republicans fight against abortion laws – in addition to other moral and social
issues?
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February 5, 2020
Title: Students are Standing Up for the Right to Pray
Topic: Student Rights
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
David Closson is the Director of Christian Ethics and Biblical
Worldview at the Family Research Council. Today, David
discusses a “Prayer Locker” at the center of a firestorm in Kentucky.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why was the Americans United for Separation of Church and State against
this Prayer Locker?
What was the school’s response to the AUSCS?
Why is this such a problem? The Prayer Locker is voluntary. No one is
forcing students to participate. The designated Prayer Locker was one
of the students’ that was participating.
What is their goal (“their” being the anti-religious people)?
What was President Donald Trump’s reaction to Emily’s courage?
What was the students’ response to the school’s decision?
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October 24, 2019
Title: Beto’s Mission: To Church and Destroy
Topic: Democrats Gone Wild
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Part 1 of 2
Beto O'Rourke has vowed two things: to take away our guns and to stop church’s
tax-exempt status. What is he so scared of?
David Closson is the Director of Christian Ethics and Biblical Worldview at
Family Research Council. Today David discusses these alarming declarations.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why does Beto O’Rourke believe churches should lose their tax-exempt status?
What outrageous proclamation has Beto made regarding this issue? Do other
Presidential candidates share his opinion? (More on this in the next segment…)
In England, less than one percent of citizens attend church every Sunday. Does
the LGBTQ agenda play a part in this? David believes that is does, along with
secularism in general. Listen as he explains…
When a church refuses to recognize same-sex marriage, how does that infringe on
the rights of a same-sex couple?
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Beto’s Mission: To Church and Destroy
Topic: Democrats Gone Wild
Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Have other Democrat Presidential candidates publicly distanced themselves from
Beto’s goal to strip churches and other non-profits of their tax-exempt status?
Listen as David shares what Elizabeth Warren stated on the subject…
Do many on the Left believe that religious liberty should never win? Is this
what the Equality Act essentially is?
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