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Equipping You in Grace

Equipping You in Grace

By: Dave Jenkins
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 Equipping You in Grace is a podcast exploring a biblical Life view in conversational tone. Host Dave Jenkins.Servants of Grace Ministries Christianity Spirituality
Episodes
  • Scientism vs Christianity: When Method Becomes Master

    Scientism vs Christianity: When Method Becomes Master
    May 6 2026
    In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins examines the growing influence of scientism and how it shapes modern views of truth, knowledge, and authority. Science is a good gift from God. It studies the created order, observes patterns, and uncovers the mechanisms built into His world. But scientism goes further. It claims that empirical science is the only reliable source of knowledge, elevating method into metaphysics and observation into ultimate authority. In this episode, Dave explains: • The difference between science and scientism • The preconditions science depends on but cannot prove • Why scientism cannot account for morality, logic, human dignity, or meaning • How scientism reshapes authority in modern culture • How Christians can think clearly and live faithfully under Christ's authority Scripture teaches that knowledge does not begin with human observation, but with the fear of the Lord. While science is valuable, it does not define ultimate reality. Colossians 1:17 reminds us that Christ is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. This includes the order, logic, and structure that science depends on. Christians do not need to fear scientific discovery. Instead, we recognize that all truth is grounded in Christ, and that every field of study ultimately depends on the world He created and sustains. This episode calls believers to reject false dilemmas, resist philosophical overreach, and remain anchored in the authority of God's Word in an age shaped by scientism. 🔗 For more from this episode: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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    41 mins
  • Secularism and the Relocation of Authority (Romans 1)

    Secularism and the Relocation of Authority (Romans 1)
    May 4 2026
    Secularism is often described as the absence of religion, but Scripture reveals something deeper. It is the relocation of authority from God to the self. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins begins a new series, Worldviews That Shape Our Age, by examining secularism through the lens of Romans 1. Rather than treating secularism as merely cultural or philosophical, this episode shows how it is a theological exchange—truth suppressed, glory exchanged, and authority relocated. Walking through Romans 1:18–25, this episode explains why the instability of our age is not primarily political or technological, but theological. When God is no longer honored as God, something else takes His place. In our day, that "something" is often the autonomous self—the idea that individuals define truth, identity, morality, and meaning for themselves. In this episode, you will learn: • Why authority never disappears but always relocates • How moral autonomy reshapes truth, identity, and freedom • What happens when transcendence is removed from everyday life • Why divine authority is not oppressive but life-giving • How Christians can live faithfully, calmly, and clearly in a secular age Ultimately, this episode calls believers not to fear cultural pressure, but to understand it biblically and respond with steady confidence in the authority of God's Word and the lordship of Christ. Key Scriptures: Romans 1:18–25; Genesis 3; Psalm 2; Psalm 19; John 8:31–32; Colossians 1:15–20; Colossians 2:8; Matthew 11:28–30; Psalm 1 For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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    43 mins
  • Biblical Worldview Q&A: Standing Firm in Truth, Culture, and Confusion

    Biblical Worldview Q&A: Standing Firm in Truth, Culture, and Confusion
    Apr 29 2026
    What is a biblical worldview, and why does it matter in a confused and shifting culture? In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins answers key questions about truth, relativism, parenting in a digital age, discernment, politics, and how to stand firm when you feel spiritually weak. In a world where truth is treated as subjective, identity is self-defined, and authority is increasingly rejected, Christians are called to think clearly, live faithfully, and anchor their lives in the Word of God. This episode shows how a biblical worldview shapes everyday life—not as an abstract idea, but as a framework for following Christ with conviction, courage, and compassion. Key Topics Covered: • What a biblical worldview is and why it matters • How to respond to "that's your truth" • Raising children with a biblical worldview • Engaging culture without anger or withdrawal • Discernment vs. a critical spirit • Thinking biblically about politics and public life • Standing firm when you feel spiritually weak • Why worldview formation is about worship, not winning arguments This episode will help you grow in clarity, confidence, and faithfulness as you seek to honor Christ in every area of life. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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    57 mins
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