When Experience Becomes Authority: Why God’s Word Must Interpret Our Feelings

Why Worldview Matters for the Christian Life

Everyone has a worldview, whether they realize it or not. The real question is whether that worldview is shaped by God's Word or by the culture around us. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins explains why worldview matters for the Christian life. A worldview shapes how we understand truth, identity, morality, suffering, sin, obedience, and discipleship. God's Word calls Christians not to be conformed to this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of the mind. This episode also explains the biblical framework of creation, fall, redemption, and consummation, showing why Christians must remain grounded in God's Word, committed to the local church, and steady in Christ in a confused age. Links: Contending for the Word: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/ The War of the Worldviews: https://servantsofgrace.org/product/war-of-worldviews-book/

The Cost of Faithfulness: Why Christ Is Worth Everything

Faithfulness to Christ often comes with a cost. In this episode, Dave Jenkins examines 2 Timothy 3:12 and explains why believers should not be surprised when obedience to Christ brings opposition, misunderstanding, or pressure to compromise. Concluding the June series on biblical sexuality and identity, this episode encourages Christians to stand firm on the truth of God's Word. Believers are reminded that endurance comes from Christ, faithfulness requires courage and compassion, and the hope of the gospel makes every sacrifice worthwhile. As followers of Christ, we are called to live with clarity, humility, and conviction while fixing our eyes on Jesus, who is worth it all. For more from Contending for the Word, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

Recognizing the Messages Shaping Our Culture

In this Weekly Watch episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins examines the cultural narratives surrounding identity, sexuality, authenticity, and self-expression. Drawing from Colossians 2:8, he explains why Christians must not be taken captive by worldly philosophies but instead evaluate every idea through the truth of God's Word. Dave also highlights the importance of biblical discernment, the local church, and confidence in Christ's sovereign reign in an increasingly confused culture. For more episodes of Contending for the Word, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

Identity, Desire, and the Hope of the Gospel

In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins explains why Scripture teaches that our identity is not found in our desires but in our union with Christ. Addressing the realities of temptation, indwelling sin, and cultural confusion surrounding identity, Dave shows how the gospel provides a secure foundation that does not shift with feelings, experiences, or circumstances. Drawing from Galatians 2:20, Romans 7, James 1, and Colossians 3, Dave explains why Christians do not discover their identity by looking inward but receive their identity through Christ. For more from Contending for the Word, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

The Danger of Spiritual Drift

Churches and Christians rarely drift from the truth overnight. More often, compromise begins through subtle shifts in language, authority, compassion, and silence on difficult issues. In this Weekly Watch episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins examines Hebrews 2:1 and explains how spiritual drift develops, why it is dangerous, and how believers can remain anchored in God's Word through faithful participation in the local church, biblical accountability, and the means of grace. As cultural pressures increase and theological confusion grows, Christians must pay careful attention to God's Word lest they drift from the truth they have received. For more from Contending for the Word, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/