Dr. Abner Chou, president of The Master’s University and Seminary, answers the following questions concerning eschatology: (1) How important is it that someone come to a firm conviction about the end times? (2) Where should someone who feels overwhelmed by trying to understand eschatology even begin their study? (3) What role do hermeneutics play in studying the end times?
On this episode of the Art of Discernment, Drs. Mitch Hopewell, Tai-Danae Bradley and Prof. Jo Suzuki from The Master’s University faculty answer questions related to Christians and Artificial Intelligence, including:
– Why are people drawn to technology that mimics human interaction?
– How should Christians engage with AI?
– What are the benefits and potential concerns?
On this episode of The Art of Discernment, Dr. Greg Gifford, chair of the Biblical Studies Department, answers the following questions concerning masculinity: What are five characteristics of biblical masculinity? Why is it important for men to work hard and take initiative? What are the dangers of passivity in men?
On this episode of The Art of Discernment, Dr. Matthew McLain, dean of TMU’s School of Science, Mathematics, Technology & Health, discusses the following questions concerning creation: What are some common misconceptions regarding creation? Why is it essential to understand the full story of creation? How should Christians think about scientific topics that aren’t explicitly addressed in the Bible?
On this episode of The Art of Discernment, Dr. Grant Horner, professor of English at The Master’s University, helps define culture and what it looks like for believers to engage with it in a Christ-honoring way.
Dr. Paul Twiss joins The Art of Discernment to discuss how Christians should pursue and understand true beauty. Twiss, an associate professor at The Master’s Seminary and the teaching pastor at Bethany Bible Church in Thousand Oaks, California, explains that beauty is transcendent, pointing us to greater truths, and is inextricably tied to what is good and true.
Dr. Gregg Frazer, dean of The Master’s University’s John P. Stead School of Humanities and author of “The Religious Beliefs of America’s Founders,” explains that the leading founders held to a belief system he calls “theistic rationalism.” What is theistic rationalism? Was America founded as a Christian nation? What impact do these questions have on us today?
Drs. John MacArthur and Ken Ham join The Art of Discernment to discuss the importance of biblical authority, particularly in Genesis 1-11. MacArthur, chancellor of The Master’s University and pastor of Grace Community Church, and Ham, Founder CEO of Answers in Genesis, discuss the attempts made by culture to undermine biblical authority and the need to hold an unwavering commitment to Scripture.
Shannon and Danielle Hurley, graduates of The Master’s University, provide insight into what it means to be called to missions and offer advice for those considering the mission field. They also share about their work with Sufficiency of Scripture Ministries in Uganda.
Dr. Abner Chou, president of The Master’s University, is joined by pastor and author Costi Hinn for an exploration of the vital role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. Hinn shares from his unique background, and encourages believers to find assurance not in emotions or experiences, but in the truth of God’s Word.
Harry Walls, campus pastor at The Master’s University, welcomes Dr. Carl Hargrove to discuss the vital ministry of church revitalization. Hargrove, a fellowship pastor at Grace Community Church and director of Grace Advance, explains what church revitalization involves and why it is so necessary. He shares common reasons that churches decline and need revitalization, such as moral failure, lack of biblical focus, changing demographics, and an unwillingness to adapt methods while holding firm to biblical principles.
Dr. Bob Dickson and Dr. Jordan Morton, the dean of The Master’s University’s Pearl C. Schaffer School of Education, discuss the myriad options available to Christian parents today, from public schools to home schooling, and how to thoughtfully evaluate each one.
