Ep. 326 – Helping Girls Develop a Biblical Worldview in a Culture of Confusion with Dr. Jeff Myers

In this weekend edition of the podcast, AHG Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay welcomes Dr. Jeff Myers, apologist and President of Summit Ministries as a guest. From various book titles to teaching work through Summit, Dr. Myers specializes in guiding families into confidence so they can raise well-equipped kids whose faith tracks throughout their lives.  

 

Patti describes a world where girls who believe in absolute truth are often mocked and that the cultural message of “live your truth” is steeped in deception and a shaky foundation. Dr. Myers wants parents to know that apologetics is worth the effort to learn and practice well but doesn’t require expertise or many college degrees. 

 

Through a traumatic upbringing, unanswered questions about his faith, and then a nearly fatal car accident, Dr. Myers describes his journey away from and then toward the Gospel with God using Summit Ministries in his own life.  

 

Patti and Jeff talk about the Charlie Kirk legacy of fielding questions in public settings to clarify and invite people into a Gospel relationship with God. Through 1 Peter 3:15 and 2 Peter 2:24, Dr. Myers had the opportunity to counsel Charlie in order to keep his work focused on a Biblical Worldview foundation. Now after Charlie’s death, Patti and Dr. Myers both hope his legacy continues.  

 

Dr. Myers and Patti talk through issues that are pressing in on today’s girls, including transgenderism as a social contagion. Jeff feels it’s not only important to prepare girls to have a response but to have a solid confidence in God in order to push back against this spiking trend. Parents shouldn’t feel like they have to start with the heavy-hitter topics though. Dr. Myers feels that the time to start having apologetics conversations is as soon as children can talk. Through natural questions, cueing conversations, and keeping an ongoing connection with kids, Dr. Myers encourages parents to faithfully embrace their place as primary disciplers of their girls. 

 

Patti brings up the relationship between questions, doubt, and discipleship, to which Dr. Myers offers practical approaches for a sustainable path—one that real-life parents can follow. Jeff’s wisdom on Biblical Worldview serves as the foundation for both parents and kids, so it’s vital for parents to be willing to learn alongside their girls. Finally, Dr. Myers tells about a young woman who skillfully kept open dialogue going through asking good questions and a willingness to listen—thereby facilitating intelligent and helpful conversation in a very casual setting. Dr. Myers sees the influence of these approaches as a deep blessing to many around Christians who practice their Biblical Worldview in these ways.  

 

Dr. Myers tells about Summit Ministries summer intensive for high school and college students and how the influence of alumnae is shaping the current landscape of apologetics in today’s world. Patti’s final reminder seals in the strength and dept of God’s truth—that it can be trusted and can withstand even the toughest critics.  

 

Scriptures Shared in this Episode: 

 

• Romans 12:2 

• 1 Peter 3:15 

• 2 Peter 2:24 

• Genesis 1:26-27 

• Colossians 3:23 

 

 

To learn more about Dr. Jeff Myers work, visit summit.org  

 

Explore more resources to raise girls rooted in Christ at raisinggodlygirls.com. 

 
Find or start an AHG Troop in your area at americanheritagegirls.org.