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In this follow-up conversation, Mick interviews Lauren Allbritton - the Dean of Instruction & Formation for Valor Preparatory Academy - about singleness. Lauren's journey and powerful insights form the basis for chapter 9 on Singleness in Mick's new book, A Beautiful Vision - God's Design for Our Bodies, Desires, & Sexuality which is now available on Amazon. Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment // Connect with us at [email protected] Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - Where the Mountains Meet the Sky by TOLO

In this special conversation, Mick talks about his book release with contributor, Lauren Allbritton - the Dean of Instruction & Formation for Valor Preparatory Academy. Together they explore biblical themes surrounding human sexuality, contrasted with the prevailing cultural noise that confuses and distorts. A Beautiful Vision - God's Design for Our Bodies, Desires, & Sexuality is now available on Amazon. Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment // Connect with us at [email protected] Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - You and Me Forever by Traveler

In this episode of Ideology, Drew and Mick respond to the assassination of Charlie Kirk and reflect on what it reveals about our cultural moment. They explore how moments like this expose the deep fractures in our society, the rise of polarization and outrage, and the temptation to respond to violence with more hostility. Instead, they call the church to a kingdom perspective—boldness, anchoring in hope, practicing enemy-love, and resisting the cycles of chaos. “We’re not defined by the chaos of this cultural moment. We’re defined by a kingdom that cannot be shaken.”Listen in for a sobering yet hope-filled conversation about grief, faith, and the church’s witness in a divided age.Connect with us:    •    Email: [email protected]    •    YouTube/Instagram: ⁠@ideologypc⁠Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or commentBackground track (licensed by Musicbed):    •    Ilia by Kisnou

In this episode of the Ideology Podcast, Mick is joined by special guest Dr. Ben Young, senior pastor at Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. With Drew away this week, the two dive into a vulnerable and thought-provoking conversation about doubt, belief, and what it means to trust God in the face of suffering and uncertainty. Dr. Young shares his personal story of walking through nearly a decade of doubt, sparked by unmet expectations around prayer and miracles in his college years. What began as disappointment eventually led to a full deconstruction of his faith—followed by a slow and honest rebuilding rooted in grace and the person of Jesus Christ. Together, Mick and Dr. Young explore: The difference between doubt and unbelief, and how doubt can actually strengthen faith Why many churches have historically struggled to make space for questions The cultural obsession with certainty, particularly in evangelical and fundamentalist traditions How suffering and disappointment shape our view of God's goodness and activity in the world The importance of community, vulnerability, and empathy in seasons of deconstruction They also reflect on shifts in the cultural questions people are asking—from "Is it true?" to "Who am I?"—and how the Church can respond with both conviction and compassion. Drawing from voices like Blaise Pascal, Søren Kierkegaard, and the Psalms, Dr. Young presents a vision of faith that embraces both mystery and reason, intellect and intuition. This episode offers encouragement and guidance for those struggling with doubt or walking alongside someone who is. Connect with us:Email: [email protected]/Instagram: @ideologypc Resources referenced: Room for Doubt by Ben Young Pensées by Blaise Pascal Fear and Trembling by Søren Kierkegaard The Psalms and Ecclesiastes as biblical models of wrestling with doubt Robert Kegan & Lisa Lahey’s research on adult development and cognitive complexity Background track (licensed by Musicbed):"Evaporate" by Svvn

In Episode 5 of Season 6 of the Ideology Podcast, Drew and Mick dive deep into the topic of hope and its role in a world that often feels meaningless. The conversation revolves around the significance of transcendence in an immanent world. Drew shares an experience he had in Hawaii, where he noticed a bulletin board in a small town filled with spiritual practices such as cow cuddling and astrology. He reflects on how people are searching for something transcendent, a meaning beyond the material world, and how this points to the lack of transcendence in modern life. The episode also examines: The difference between immanence (the material world we experience daily) and transcendence (the reality beyond what we can know or manipulate). How, historically, humans have understood and interacted with both transcendence and immanence. The implications of a world that has increasingly lost transcendence, becoming a closed causal system, and the resulting existential crisis many face today. The spiritual hunger for something beyond the material world and how this leads people to seek meaning through various practices, even if they seem odd or far-fetched. Drew and Mick also discuss how the Church can address this deep spiritual hunger by offering a worldview that fully integrates both transcendence and immanence through Jesus Christ, the one who embodies both perfectly. Connect with us: Email: [email protected] Youtube/Instagram: @ideologypc Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Resources referenced: How Then Shall We Live? by Francis Schaeffer A Secular Age by Charles Taylor Barna Group’s latest data on spiritual hunger in the West Background track (licensed by Musicbed): Lifetime (Instrumental) by The Dramatics

In this episode of the Ideology Podcast, Drew and Mick reflect on an unexpected and encouraging trend in American spirituality—particularly among Gen Z. Despite cultural decline in church affiliation in recent decades, new data shows a surprising and significant reversal: a growing hunger for Jesus among young adults.Why is this happening? What has shifted in our culture, and how do we understand it biblically and pastorally? Drew and Mick unpack the factors driving this trend, including the spiritual void left by secularism, the collapse of the "secular gospel," and the longing for connection, meaning, and transcendence. They reflect on how the pandemic acted as an accelerant, exposing the bankruptcy of materialism and opening hearts to the eternal.Along the way, they explore deep theological themes like the nature of sin, the loss of self apart from God, and the hope found only in the person of Jesus Christ. Drawing from thinkers like Augustine and Athanasius, they articulate a vision of Christian anthropology that contrasts starkly with the self-focused, therapeutic culture of our time.This is an episode about revival, not in hype but in real hunger—and how the Church can be a winsome life raft rather than a culture warrior on a sinking ship.Connect with us:Email: [email protected]/Instagram: @ideologypcFeel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment.Resources referenced or alluded to:On the Incarnation by AthanasiusConfessions by AugustineThe Abolition of Man by C.S. LewisThe Gay Science and other works by Friedrich Nietzsche

In this episode of the Ideology Podcast, Drew and Mick dive into the fascinating world of apologetics – the defense of the Christian faith through reason and argument. But this conversation is a bit different. Drew brings an ambivalent perspective, exploring the complexities of defending faith in a world full of competing truth claims.Why do some find apologetics helpful, and others, not so much? How do we navigate the tension between faith and reason, between historical evidence and personal belief? The episode explores these challenges and asks critical questions about the foundations of truth. Is apologetics a way to strengthen our faith, or could it inadvertently lead us to rely too heavily on human reason?Listen in as Drew and Mick unpack how we justify belief, from cosmological and teleological arguments to historical evidence of the resurrection. They also discuss Alvin Plantinga’s ideas on "warranted Christian belief" and reflect on how personal experiences of God shape our understanding of truth.Connect with us:Email: [email protected]/Instagram: @ideologypcFeel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or commentResources referenced:Warranted Christian Belief by Alvin PlantingaThe Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach by Michael R. Licona

Drew and Mick continue the conversation around transformation—unpacking the believer’s call to impact culture not through power grabs, but through vocation, faithfulness, and holistic living. From Genesis to Revelation, they trace the biblical roots of work as worship, explore the redemptive implications of the creation mandate, and offer a compelling vision for how everyday believers can participate in the Kingdom of God through their unique spheres of influence. Listen in for a thoughtful, hopeful, and practical exploration of vocation as a sacred calling. Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Connect with us:Email: [email protected]/Instagram: @ideologypc Resources referenced: Surprised by Hope by N.T. Wright How Then Shall We Live? by Francis Schaeffer BEMA Podcast (episodes ~76–81) by Marty Solomon The Bible: Genesis 1–3; 1 Thessalonians 4; John 19 Writings and teaching references by Dallas Willard

In this episode of Ideology, Drew and Mick explore how the Gospel transforms society, emphasizing that culture shapes us even as we seek to reshape it. They discuss historical trends, the risk of cultural captivity, and the need for a holistic gospel that impacts every sphere of life. Rejecting monastic escapism, they highlight key factors for transformation: discipleship, reliance on God’s power, and spiritual warfare. This episode sets the stage for deeper discussions on stewarding revival wisely. Listen in for more! Connect with us at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment

In Episode 10 of Season 5, Drew and Mick continue a discussion begun in the previous episode about the underlying assumptions and beliefs that affect believer's engagement with culture today. In part 2, they evaluate how manners and grammar, as well as competing and undefined epistemologies present challenges to the modern believer to represent Jesus faithfully to contemporary society. Listen in for more! Connect with us at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - Waited for You (instrumental) by Tyler Brown Williams

In Episode 9 of Season 5, Drew & Mick revisit some well-worn paths from a fresh perspective, discussing how our corporate underlying beliefs create pathways of social mobility that inform our approach to justice and engagement with the poor, for example. Connect with us at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - Uncharted by Analog Heart

In Episode 8 of Season 5, Mick interviews Dr. Jamey Miller - senior pastor of Antioch Fort Worth - on the eve of the release of his new book, Surprised by the Trinity - Discovering More of the Love of God. Listen in as Dr. Miller explores the relational nature of the Triune God - Father, Son, and Spirit - revealing how our worship, community, and mission are shaped by this divine reality. Through deep theological reflections and practical insights, Miller invites us to experience the fullness of life in the Trinity, challenging us to engage with God in a way that transforms both thinking and living. **Dr. Miller's book is available to purchase on Amazon Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Connect with us: Email: [email protected] Youtube/Instagram: @ideologypc Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - Una Sola Vez by Max LL

In Episode 7 of Season 5, Drew and Mick continue a discussion about trinitarian theology, looking at some of the main tensions that emerge when contemplating God as both three and one, as well as the traditional attributes of God and how to think about those attributes concerning the different persons of the Trinity. Listen in for more! Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Connect with us: Email: [email protected] Youtube/Instagram: @ideologypc Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - Torrid Piano (pads only) by Bradford Nyght

In Episode 6 of Season 5, Drew and Mick dive deeper into the nuances of trinitarian theology - patristic roots, historical trajectory, and key distinctions - as well as how these ideas intersect with the everyday life of the believer. Listen in for more! Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Connect with us: Email: [email protected] Youtube/Instagram: @ideologypc Resources referenced: - Nicaea and Its Legacy by Lewis Ayres - Retrieving Nicaea by Khaled Anatolios - Multiple articles and books by Michele Rene Brown Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - This is the Beginning (instrumental) by Ely Eira

In Episode 5 of Season 5, Drew and Mick discuss the merits of being diligent students of God. Why should I care about theology? This is an intro session to a longer discussion about the trinitarian nature of God in particular. Listen in for more! Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Connect with us: Email: [email protected] Youtube/Instagram: @ideologypc Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - This is the Beginning (instrumental) by Ely Eira