A roundtable that treats AI and mental health with both hope and real caution.
Faith and Clarity opens as a roundtable from Denison Forum, moving from Mental Health Month into chatbots, AI, and a Christian response to people who are hurting.
Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural Issues
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Faith & Clarity treats the news as a place for discipleship rather than panic. Mark Turman and his guests move from mental health, public schools, polarization, war, and church life toward a biblically shaped response.
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About Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural Issues
Faith & Clarity is a Christian conversation series built around the question of faithful response. The show begins with real pressure. AI tools are becoming informal counselors. Families are trying to raise children in a noisy authority culture. Churches are watching worship habits change. Public life feels suspicious, lonely, and divided. War involving Iran, Israel, and the United States raises grief, fear, and questions about what God may be doing in a wounded region. Mark Turman guides these subjects with a pastoral style that favors steadiness over spectacle. He asks long, careful questions, often letting guests name both the danger and the possibility inside a cultural moment. The show is most at home when a public issue becomes a discipleship issue. A discussion of chatbots turns toward ethical care, credible counselors, pastors, chaplains, and the limits of machine advice for serious depression. A conversation about polarization becomes a search for community trust, local alliances, and habits that break down suspicion. An episode on church attendance turns from statistics toward worship, formation, and the calling to live and love like Jesus. The global episodes broaden that same instinct. Guests describe Bible education for public school students, evangelical unity, church planting in Japan, and Christian witness amid conflict in Iran and the surrounding region. The show does not pretend that hard subjects are simple. It also does not stay in alarm. Its recurring movement is from fear toward wisdom, from headlines toward responsibility, and from cultural noise toward practical Christian hope. Listeners who want sharp outrage will likely find it too patient. Christians looking for measured public theology, ministry-minded interviews, and concrete next steps will find a steady companion.
Made for: Faith & Clarity suits Christians who want to think through news, family, church, politics, education, mental health, and global ministry with biblical seriousness. It is especially useful for pastors, parents, ministry leaders, and thoughtful believers who prefer pastoral discernment to outrage.
What sets it apart: The show pairs current issues with grounded ministry experience, giving guests room to explain before drawing practical Christian implications. Its strength is not speed or hot takes, but the patient move from cultural anxiety to faithful action.
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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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Based on 4 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Mark Turman connects Christian conviction to anxiety, technology, caregiving, and community life through patient, practically minded conversations.
Faith & Clarity turns current anxieties into questions of Christian practice. Mark Turman moves between guest interviews and roundtable conversations, using scripture to connect large cultural concerns with choices made in families, churches, and communities.
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A steady Christian reflection on polarization, trust, and public life.
The episode follows Christian life in a polarized country and keeps asking a plain but hard question: what does faithfulness look like when public life feels strained?
A steady Christian roundtable on fear, hope, and the work of staying human.
Mark Turman and friends at Denison Forum and Denison Ministries open season five with a conversation about reclaiming humanity, holding to scripture, and living by faith instead of fear in a world that feels more complex, faster, and more connected.
A patient Christian conversation about anxiety, caregiving, and staying steady when life feels too full.
Anxiety is the steady center of this conversation, and it keeps coming back to the places where it hurts most: aging parents, the sandwich generation, parenting a child through anxiety and OCD, and the strain of trying to live by faith rather than fear. Dr.
A hopeful neighborhood story that links biblical encouragement to practical conditions for flourishing.
Bonton Farms comes through as a neighborhood ministry story about moving from floundering toward flourishing. Dr. Mark Terman keeps the focus on hope, biblical living, and the basics he names as human essentials: fair credit, education, healthcare, and fresh food.
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Are we turning to AI instead of real help for mental health?
Hidden gemMental Health Month sets up the concern.
Apr 15, 2026·1h 1m·4 clips - 2
How should Christians engage in a polarized society?
Hidden gemMark Turman opens with Philippians 1:27 and frames the conversation around living by faith instead of fear.
Apr 8, 2026·54m·3 clips - 3
Why should Christians regularly go to church?
This episode discusses the importance of regular church attendance for Christians, exploring trends in faith participation and how it strengthens believers to live like Jesus.
Apr 1, 2026·1h 1m - 4
Is Bible education allowed in public schools today?
This episode explores the legality and implementation of Bible education in public schools through an interview with Joel Penton, founder of LifeWise Academy.
Mar 25, 2026·47m - 5
Why Christian unity matters for the global Church today
This episode features an interview with Boutros Mansour, Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance, discussing the importance of Christian unity for spreading the gospel and fostering global community.
Mar 18, 2026·48m - 6
Iran, war, and the surprising growth of Christianity
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Mar 10, 2026·57m - 7
What can Japan teach the global Church?
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Mar 4, 2026·1h 3m - 8
Christian parenting in the age of AI and influencers
A roundtable discussion on how to influence younger generations with biblical hope and clarity in a complex world.
Feb 25, 2026·1h - 9
What does “I Can Only Imagine 2” teach us about faith in suffering?
Dr.
Feb 18, 2026·36m - 10
How should Christians think about economics, capitalism, and government policy?
Dr.
Feb 11, 2026·1h 1m - 11
What does faith have to say about today’s sports culture?
Dr.
Feb 4, 2026·1h 2m - 12
Finding hope after life’s detours
Dr.
Jan 28, 2026·54m - 13
Faith and politics, yoga and Christian practice, salvation, and hope in a divided culture
Host Mark Terman introduces a new season of Faith & Clarity, inviting listener questions and discussing cultural issues from a biblical perspective, with guests Jim and Ryan Denison.
Jan 21, 2026·1h 7m - 14
How do I study the Bible when it feels boring?
Jan 14, 2026·1h 4m - 15
How do Christians stay human in an age of AI, anxiety, and division?
Hidden gemSeason five opens with a roundtable.
Jan 7, 2026·1h 10m·4 clips - 16
Do miracles still happen?
Dec 16, 2025·51m - 17
How can Christians face anxiety without losing faith?
Hidden gemAnxiety is handled here as pressure people actually carry.
Dec 10, 2025·1h 4m·4 clips - 18
Managing holiday loneliness, controversial cloning, and the spiritual revival of Millennials and Gen Z
Dec 3, 2025·1h - 19
Navigating faith and political discussions with Gen Z
This episode provides guidance on having redemptive and compassionate conversations about faith and politics with Gen Z and others during family gatherings like Thanksgiving.
Nov 26, 2025·1h 4m - 20
Why are so many young people struggling to find hope—and how can we help?
Dr.
Nov 19, 2025·44m - 21
What can we learn from Africa’s growing church amid trial and persecution?
Nov 12, 2025·48m - 22
How can Christians respond to persecution and defend religious freedom?
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Nov 5, 2025·51m - 23
How can Christians navigate anxiety and negative thoughts?
Oct 29, 2025·1h - 24
What is cultural apologetics and why is it critical for today’s culture?
Oct 22, 2025·55m - 25
Understanding the AI Bible, assisted suicide, congressional term limits & free speech
Oct 15, 2025·1h 5m - 26
Faith, science, and the call to hospitality with Dr. James Tour
This episode features an interview with Dr.
Oct 8, 2025·51m - 27
How you can support kids and families in crisis in your community
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Oct 1, 2025·53m - 28
How to discern God's will, manifesting vs biblical faith, the reality of hell, and God's unconditional love
This episode addresses listener questions on discerning God's will, comparing manifesting with biblical faith, the reality of hell, and God's unconditional love from a Christian perspective.
Sep 24, 2025·55m - 29
How can understanding the mind-body-spirit connection improve mental health struggles?
Sep 17, 2025·1h 5m - 30
How should Christians respond to the assassination of Charlie Kirk and rising violence in our culture?
Sep 11, 2025·49m - 31
Can Bonton Farms show us a better way to restore hope to struggling communities?
Hidden gemDr.
Sep 10, 2025·1h 6m·4 clips - 32
John Stonestreet on "Truth Rising" and courage in today’s culture
Sep 5, 2025·43m - 33
What are catechisms and why do Christians still need them?
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Sep 3, 2025·55m - 34
What role does faith play in building better communities?
Aug 27, 2025·37m - 35
What does the Global Flourishing Study reveal about faith and well-being?
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Aug 20, 2025·1h - 36
Public, private, homeschool, or online? A guide for Christian parents
This episode explores how Christian parents can navigate school options (public, private, homeschool, or online) for their children, drawing from a podcast series and featuring experts discussing faith-based perspectives and post-COVID changes.
Aug 13, 2025·1h 3m - 37
Biblical clarity on climate change, Ten Commandments in the classroom, and AI companions
Aug 6, 2025·1h - 38
What do miracles, sinful lifestyles, and David’s heart for God teach us about faith in today’s world?
A roundtable discussion where hosts answer audience questions about faith, culture, and current events from a biblical perspective.
Jul 30, 2025·1h 5m - 39
Following Christ in a sports-obsessed world
A roundtable discussion exploring the intersection of faith, sports, and culture from a biblical perspective.
Jul 23, 2025·1h 11m - 40
Breaking the chains of slavery with Families Set Free
Jul 16, 2025·46m - 41
How do the arts and sciences reveal the genius of God?
A podcast that applies biblical wisdom to current events and cultural issues, hosted by Dr.
Jul 9, 2025·1h 3m - 42
Why does God allow disasters like the Texas Hill Country floods?
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Jul 7, 2025·54m - 43
Why are some atheists becoming Christians?
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Jul 2, 2025·1h - 44
What happens when a theoretical physicist finds faith in Christ?
The host announces a summer break and rebranding, then introduces an interview with a physicist about faith and science.
Jun 25, 2025·50m - 45
Faith in the public square: A conversation with David French
May 7, 2022·1h - 46
The Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade: Dr. Jim Denison weighs in on abortion
May 4, 2022·58m - 47
Our new abnormal: A conversation with Kerby Anderson
May 2, 2022·52m - 48
A dive into cryptocurrency with Dr. Lee Bratcher
Apr 25, 2022·58m - 49
How to think biblically about Israel
Apr 18, 2022·52m - 50
What does it mean to be a Christian patriot?
Apr 11, 2022·43m - 51
"Free to believe" is for everyone: A conversation with Randel Everett of the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative
Apr 4, 2022·40m - 52
Ask Jim: How can I share my faith in light of evolution? And other answers to tough questions
Mar 28, 2022·52m - 53
Metanarratives: The story we find ourselves in
Mar 21, 2022·50m - 54
A soldier and priest’s view of Ukraine: A conversation with retired major Father Barry Montgomery
Mar 14, 2022·49m - 55
What does the Bible say about war?
Mar 7, 2022·42m - 56
Religious Liberty in Crisis: A conversation with Judge Ken Starr
Feb 28, 2022·50m - 57
How we should think
Feb 21, 2022·44m - 58
If God is sovereign, why does evil exist?
Feb 14, 2022·41m - 59
Love and marriage in a post-truth culture
Feb 7, 2022·46m - 60
Is Critical Race Theory biblical?
Jan 28, 2022·1h 8m - 61
The rise of secular religion
Jan 19, 2022·47m - 62
The rise of Critical Theory
Jan 17, 2022·54m - 63
The rise of the sexual revolution
Jan 12, 2022·44m - 64
The rise of a post-truth culture
Jan 10, 2022·57m - 65
The gravest threat Christians in America have ever faced
Jan 4, 2022·54m