Podcast: The World View With Alex Kocman

What is a nation—and why does that question matter for Christians, missions, and the Great Commission? Alex responds to the “Which Way America?” debate featuring Al Mohler, Doug Wilson, Joe Rigney, and Paul Miller. Before Christians debate what a nation should do, Alex argues, we first need to define what a nation actually is. Drawing … Continue reading What Makes a Nation? Mohler, Wilson, and the Great Commission

Is America’s moral decline primarily the result of an unfaithful church—or are Christians wrongly blaming the bride of Christ for the rebellion of an unbelieving culture? Alex sits down with Gabriel “The Waterboy” Rench of the FLF Network for an informal but direct debate over the church, the culture, national repentance, Christian responsibility, and the … Continue reading Is the Church to Blame for America’s Decline? A Debate with Gabe Rench

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