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Is it Legal to Teach the Bible in School? w/ Kori Pennypacker

Truth Changes Everything

Release Date: 10/21/2025

Women in Apologetics: Educating, Equipping, & Encouraging Women in Christian Apologetics w/ Nikki Stull, Lori Morrow, & Michele Marsili show art Women in Apologetics: Educating, Equipping, & Encouraging Women in Christian Apologetics w/ Nikki Stull, Lori Morrow, & Michele Marsili

Truth Changes Everything

Is apologetics restricted to just a select group of people? Is it merely for academics? What if we *all* took seriously the call to have answers, a defense, for the hope within (1 Peter 3:15)?  Women in Apologetics (WIA) is a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to educating, equipping, and encouraging women in the art of Christian apologetics. Dr. Jeff Myers talks with leaders from this organization about the importance of empowering women to develop a reasonable and confident faith, grounded in Scripture. Inspired by Luke 10:27, WIA strives to cultivate a holistic approach to...

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Great civilizations have risen, flourished, and fallen—leaving behind ruins, museum artifacts, and chapters in history books. Today, many wonder: Is the West approaching its own civilizational moment? A civilizational moment is the tipping point when a culture loses the very ideas and moral energy that first animated it. At such crossroads, there are only three paths: • Renewal of the founding vision • Replacement by a new guiding worldview • Decline and eventual collapse In this conversation, Dr. Jeff and Os Guinness explore the foundational question facing the modern West: Are we...

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What if the secret to defeating sexual temptation isn’t just more willpower—but clearer worship? Why do we trust the lies of a defeated enemy when the truth has already set us free? In a world soaked in compromise, one man is calling Christian men to courage, clarity, and Christ-centered battle. This episode confronts discontent, lust, and the subtle idols of the heart—and casts a bold vision for purity that flows from knowing who Jesus truly is. My guest today is Emeal Zwayne. Emeal “E.Z.” is the president of Living Waters, host for the National Bible Bee Competition, and cohost of...

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Is it Legal to Teach the Bible in School? w/ Kori Pennypacker show art Is it Legal to Teach the Bible in School? w/ Kori Pennypacker

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Does separation of Church and State mean we can't teach the Bible in school? Kori Pennypacker, of Bible2School shares how there's actual legal rules that ALLOW children to receive religious education during the school day--and how this is the biggest mission field closest to you!  Kori Pennypacker is passionate about the Word of God and how it can greatly impact the children in our lives. She serves as Bible2School’s CEO. Kori speaks widely on the topic of children in schools. She and her husband, Blaine, have three adult sons and adore their grandchildren. Learn more about Kori...

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In this episode, renowned philosopher and theologian William Lane Craig explores the significance of Christian apologetics and why defending the faith is more crucial today than ever. From answering tough questions about God’s existence to helping Christians share their beliefs with confidence, Dr. Craig offers practical wisdom for believers of all ages. Whether you’re a parent raising kids in a skeptical world, a student wrestling with doubts, or simply someone eager to strengthen your faith, this conversation will encourage and equip you. Listen in as Dr. Jeff chats with Dr. Craig,...

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Do you find it challenging to bridge the cultural divide by building understanding and strengthening relationships between people of different countries, cultures, and religions? It can be difficult to bring people together through cultural intelligence, especially in this cultural climate. But as Christians, we are called to love our neighbor and our enemy, and shine like beacons of light in this dark and broken age. Listen in as Dr. Jeff chats with Richard Lombard, founder and Executive Director of .  He is an ongoing student and teacher of cultural intelligence and...

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Does separation of Church and State mean we can't teach the Bible in school? Kori Pennypacker, of Bible2School shares how there's actual legal rules that ALLOW children to receive religious education during the school day--and how this is the biggest mission field closest to you! 

Kori Pennypacker is passionate about the Word of God and how it can greatly impact the children in our lives. She serves as Bible2School’s CEO. Kori speaks widely on the topic of children in schools. She and her husband, Blaine, have three adult sons and adore their grandchildren. Learn more about Kori and Bible2School.

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