Podcast: The World View With Alex Kocman

For decades, many Christians have been taught to see themselves as outsiders in a culture they can no longer influence. But is that mindset actually biblical? Alex sits down with Chase Davis to discuss what it means for Christians to “assume the center”—to live with confidence rather than retreat into despair, cynicism, or resentment in … Continue reading Assume the Center: Chase Davis on Christian Confidence

Christians have long debated the end times. But does eschatology shape how we approach the mission Christ gave his church? Alex and Dr. Josh Howard, pastor and founder of Eschatology Matters, explore why your view of the last things may have more impact on missions, evangelism, and church life than you realize. The World View … Continue reading Does Eschatology Matter for Missions?

Thomas Massie’s primary loss exposed a growing divide among Americans. But beneath the political drama lies a deeper spiritual question: how should Christians relate to the nations? This episode explores the order of loves, the viral Afghanistan famine story, the failure of multicultural myths, and the rise of AI data centers reshaping the American landscape. … Continue reading Massie’s Loss, Afghanistan, and the AI-pocalypse

Hollywood rewrites Homer, Trump jokes about making Venezuela the 51st state, and Southern Baptists head toward another bruising convention fight. This episode looks at inheritance, empire, institutional faithfulness, and why Christians cannot afford to separate mission from doctrine, or cultural engagement from the lordship of Christ. The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven … Continue reading Nolan’s Odyssey, Rumblings in Venezuela, and the SBC

A major evangelical figure falls from ministry, a Texas jury sentences Tanner Horner to death for the murder of Athena Strand, and pastors claim they’re being warned about imminent UFO disclosure. This episode asks what these stories reveal about sin, judgment, spiritual deception, and why the church must recover clear doctrine, moral seriousness, and confidence … Continue reading Sam Allberry, Capital Crimes, and UAP Disclosure

President Trump and King Charles share a stage and remind the world what real authority used to look like, a viral exchange in Congress forces the life debate out of abstraction and back into reality, and a resurfaced clip from Vivek Ramaswamy exposes just how deep the divide still runs over Jesus Christ.  The World … Continue reading A Tale of Two Kings, Abortion Challenged in Congress, and Vivek’s Syncretic Theology

War in the Middle East exposes the myth of neutrality, a federal indictment raises questions about who really shapes our cultural conflicts, and a debate over “soft men” reveals a deeper problem in the church’s ability to send. This episode connects the headlines to the underlying reality: the world is divided over Christ, the kingdom … Continue reading No Neutral Ground: War, Manufactured Narratives, and the Crisis of Soft Men

Tom Ascol joins Alex Kocman to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Voddie Baucham and to look ahead at the future of Founders Ministries and Founders Seminary. What began in 1983 as a small prayer meeting has grown into a significant voice for gospel recovery and church reformation. Tom shares personal memories from … Continue reading Remembering Voddie, Plodding Ahead: Tom Ascol on the Future of Founders

As tensions rise between Iran, Israel, and the United States, many are asking whether we’re on the brink of global war or watching a strategy unfold—but Scripture calls us to a steadier perspective. In this episode, we examine what’s really happening, why Christians must reject both panic and blind “plan trusting,” and how current debates … Continue reading Iran, Ancient Heresies, and Making Disciples

War in the Middle East has many Christians asking whether we are living in the end times. Current events often become the lens through which people interpret biblical eschatology. That approach can distort how Scripture teaches about the last things. Christians are called to read the Bible carefully and to resist the temptation to treat … Continue reading War in Iran, the End Times, and Viral Christianity