At a Glance
Cultural and political debates around DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and climate change dominate headlines—but what deeper ideas are fueling these movements? Why did these ideas gain such traction, and how should Christians respond? Instead of reacting to the latest controversies, we explore how to replace false ideas with biblical truth, offering a transformative alternative for meaningful change. Darrell Harrison is the lead host from the well-known Just Thinking podcast and is a fellow at the Black Theology and Leadership Institute at Princeton Theological Seminary. He helps us move beyond surface-level arguments and uncover the worldviews shaping these narratives.
Darrell Harrison
Darrell is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and came to faith in Christ at approximately 28 years of age. Prior to joining the pastoral staff at Redeemer Bible Church (Gilbert, AZ), Darrell served at Grace to You as Director of Digital Platforms. He is cohost of Just Thinking, one of the leading Christian podcasts in the world. Darrell is a fellow of the Black Theology and Leadership Institute at Princeton Theological Seminary (PTS) and holds a graduate certificate from the Theology and Ministry program at PTS. He has a passion for expository teaching, cultural apologetics, and biblical counseling. In his spare time, he enjoys college sports, NFL, writing, classical music, and reading the Puritans. Darrell and his wife Melissa have three adult children, Collin, Naomi, and Yasmine, each of whom resides in their native state of Georgia.
What You'll Hear
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"Worldviews matter, ideas have consequences… and it behooves every truly regenerate believer to look at their worldview through the lens of what Scripture says."
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10 Words to Heal Our Broken World: Restoring the Meaning of Our Most Important Words
By Scott David Allen
“Scott Allen provides an essential handbook for our most significant cultural conflict: the words that matter most, how they are being misdefined, and the definitions we must fight for.”
John Stonestreet, President of Colson Center and host of Breakpoint
IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE CULTURE, YOU BEGIN BY CHANGING LANGUAGE.
The enemies of the gospel know this all too well. They’ve been cunningly at work redefining our most fundamental words, embedding them in our institutions and school curriculum, all to transform society to reflect their harmful, anti-Christian beliefs.
As followers of Jesus Christ, how should we respond? By clearly knowing and defending the true biblical definitions of at least ten critical words: truth, human, sex, marriage, freedom, justice, authority, faith, beauty, and love. If we long to see a revival in the church and a reformation of culture, we must recover the true definition of these ten foundational words.
Also, check out the 10 Words Bible study and companion videos.
A Biblical Theology of Climate Change
D. Harrison & V. Walker
What is the truth behind climate change?
In A Biblical Theology of Climate Change, Darrell Harrison and Virgil Walker boldly challenge one of today’s most controversial topics, offering a biblically grounded response that cuts through the fear-driven narratives dominating culture. This timely work exposes the ideological underpinnings of the climate movement, revealing how it often replaces biblical stewardship with environmental activism rooted in neo-paganism and secularism.
Discover the answers to critical questions:
- How should Christians approach environmental issues without compromising biblical truth?
- What does Scripture say about God’s sovereignty over creation?
- Why are climate change narratives often incompatible with a Christian worldview?
- How can believers faithfully steward God’s creation without succumbing to fear or guilt?
Harrison and Walker expose the false gospel of climate justice and provide a framework for understanding environmental stewardship that glorifies God and acknowledges His sovereignty. They empower readers to reject fear-based activism and embrace the freedom and hope found in the gospel.
Key Features:
- A clear and uncompromising critique of the climate change movement from a biblical perspective.
- Practical guidance for Christians navigating cultural pressures on environmental issues.
- Discussion questions at the end of each chapter for individual or group study.
Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice: An Urgent Appeal to Fellow Christians in a Time of Social Crisis
By Scott David Allen
“Highly recommended!” – Wayne Grudem, PhD, Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies, Phoenix Seminary
“I urge you to read and share this book immediately and widely!” – Kelly Monroe Kullberg, author of Finding God Beyond Harvard: The Quest for Veritas
“We have long needed a book like this. Every serious Christian—especially every pastor—should read and heed the wisdom it contains.” – Tom Ascol, Senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church (Cape Coral, Florida), President of Founders Ministries
“We are a wounded nation now, and Christians need to bind up wounds and not make new ones. Instead of scorning those who push for social justice, we should recognize that leftist ideologues have twisted the concept of social justice, and some Christians have naively gone along with the distortion. Scott Allen offers an alternative that’s crucial to consider.” – Marvin Olasky, Editor in chief of WORLD magazine
Prepare yourself to defend the truth against the greatest worldview threat of our generation.
In recent years, a set of ideas rooted in postmodernism and neo-Marxist critical theory have merged into a comprehensive worldview. Labeled “social justice” by its advocates, it has radically redefined the popular understanding of justice. It purports to value equality and diversity and to champion the cause of the oppressed.
Yet far too many Christians have little knowledge of this ideology, and consequently, don’t see the danger. Many evangelical leaders confuse ideological social justice with biblical justice. Of course, justice is a deeply biblical idea, but this new ideology is far from biblical.
It is imperative that Christ-followers, tasked with blessing their nations, wake up to the danger, and carefully discern the difference between Biblical justice and its destructive counterfeit.
Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice aims to replace confusion with clarity by holding up the counterfeit worldview and the Biblical worldview side-by-side, showing how significantly they differ in their core presuppositions. It challenges Christians to not merely denounce the false worldview, but offer a better alternative—the incomparable Biblical worldview, which shapes cultures marked by genuine justice, mercy, forgiveness, social harmony, and human dignity. Learn more or download the free study guide.
