What if love isn't primarily a feeling—but a choice?

Dr. Gary Chapman, bestselling author of The Five Love Languages, joins Dr. Jeff Myers on the Truth Changes Everything podcast to discuss Christian marriage, healthy relationships, biblical love, communication, and why so many people feel lonelier than ever despite social media and AI.

With more than 20 million copies sold, The Five Love Languages has helped millions of couples build stronger marriages and healthier relationships around the world. In this conversation, Dr. Chapman explains why many couples feel unloved even when they're sincerely trying to love one another—and how understanding another person's love language can transform marriages, friendships, parenting, and every meaningful relationship.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What the Five Love Languages are—and why they work
• Why many couples feel unloved despite good intentions
• The biggest communication mistakes in marriage
• Why love is more than a feeling from a biblical perspective
• How social media and AI contribute to loneliness and disconnection
• Why face-to-face relationships matter more than ever
• Practical ways to strengthen your marriage, family, and friendships
• How Christians can love people they deeply disagree with
• Why we're created in the image of God to give and receive love
• How a biblical worldview transforms the way we think about relationships

Whether you're married, dating, single, parenting, or simply seeking healthier relationships, this conversation offers practical wisdom rooted in Scripture that can help you communicate more effectively, love more intentionally, and build relationships that last.

About Dr. Gary Chapman

Dr. Gary Chapman is a bestselling author, marriage counselor, and speaker best known for The Five Love Languages, one of the most influential relationship books of all time. His books have sold more than 20 million copies worldwide and have helped millions of people strengthen their marriages, families, and friendships.

About Truth Changes Everything

Truth Changes Everything is a podcast from Summit Ministries hosted by Dr. Jeff Myers. Each episode explores today's biggest questions through the lens of a biblical worldview, equipping Christians to embrace God's truth and live it out with confidence.

How do you discover God's purpose for your life? Is your career the same as your calling?

As AI reshapes the future of work and higher education continues to change, many young adults are asking deeper questions about purpose, vocation, identity, and meaningful work. In this episode of Truth Changes Everything, Jonathan Brush, President and CEO of Unbound, explains how a biblical worldview transforms the way Christians think about career, calling, success, and God's Kingdom.

Rather than chasing status, achievement, or the "perfect" job, Jonathan shows why Scripture calls us to faithfully serve God wherever he has placed us. Together, Jonathan and Kasey Leander discuss Christian vocation, meaningful work, discipleship, resilience, higher education, and why ordinary faithfulness has extraordinary Kingdom impact.

Whether you're a student discerning your future, a parent guiding a young adult, or someone seeking greater purpose in your work, this conversation will encourage you to pursue God's calling with confidence, wisdom, and joy.

Why does it feel like our culture is unraveling? Why do so many Christians feel discouraged, disengaged, or unsure how to respond? In this episode of Truth Changes Everything, Darrow Miller and Naomi Smith explore the deeper worldview battle shaping today's culture and explain why recovering a biblical worldview changes everything.

Together, they unpack the sacred-secular divide that has led many believers to separate faith from everyday life, work, politics, education, family, and culture. Pulling from their latest book, Occupy Till I Come: Equipping the Next Generation to Break the Sacred/Secular Divide and Disciple Nations at the Level of Culture, they explain what Scripture teaches about Christ's lordship over every sphere of life and why the Great Commission is about more than individual conversion—it is about discipling nations.

You'll discover why Jesus' victory on the cross gives Christians confidence instead of fear, how to faithfully engage culture without retreating, and what it practically means to "occupy till He comes" in your home, workplace, church, and community.

Whether you're wrestling with cultural decline, searching for purpose, or wanting to understand what it means to live out a biblical worldview in today's world, this conversation offers hope, clarity, and practical encouragement.

• Why culture feels like it's unraveling

• The hidden worldview battle behind today's cultural conflicts

• Why many Christians have become disengaged from culture

• Understanding the sacred-secular divide

• Is there really any "neutral" ground?

• What it means to disciple nations

• How Jesus' victory transforms our approach to culture

• Practical ways to live out your faith every day

• How Christians can influence families, churches, workplaces, and communities

• Why every area of life belongs to Christ

Have a question you'd like us to discuss on a future episode? Email us at podcast@summit.org.

What happens when students step away from the constant noise of social media, academic pressure, and cultural confusion?

In this episode, Kasey Leander sits down with Dustin Jizmejian, Senior Director of Conferences and Events at Summit Ministries, to explore why immersive Christian experiences can have a lasting impact on a student's faith, worldview, and purpose.

Today's students are more connected than ever, yet many feel increasingly anxious, isolated, and uncertain about what is true. Dustin explains why intentionally stepping away from everyday distractions creates space for meaningful conversations, authentic community, and a deeper encounter with God. Together, they discuss how Scripture shapes our understanding of retreat, discipleship, and spiritual formation—and why Christian conferences remain one of the most effective ways to equip young people with a biblical worldview.

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, youth pastor, educator, or student, this conversation will encourage you to think differently about the power of intentional discipleship and investing in the next generation.

• Why are students more anxious, isolated, and distracted than ever

• How constant digital noise shapes identity and faith

• Why stepping away creates room for spiritual growth

• What the Bible teaches about retreat, community, and discipleship

• How Summit's student conferences help young people build a resilient biblical worldview

• Stories of students whose lives were transformed through Summit

• Why lasting faith is often formed through an immersive Christian community

• How parents and churches can better prepare students for today's culture

For more than 60 years, Summit Ministries has equipped thousands of students to think critically, evaluate competing worldviews, and embrace God's truth with confidence. Through two-week summer conferences and other immersive programs, students engage with leading Christian scholars, build lifelong friendships, ask honest questions, and develop a faith that can withstand today's cultural challenges.

If you want to help the student in your life grow in wisdom, confidence, and a biblical worldview, there's no better place to start.

Learn more or register at Summit.org.

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Abortion is one of the defining moral issues of our time—but how well do we actually understand its history, science, and cultural impact?

In this episode of Truth Changes Everything, Dr. Jeff Myers sits down with Dr. John Ferrer, founder of the Abortion Museum, to explore the facts, history, and worldview questions surrounding abortion. Rather than relying on political slogans or cultural narratives, Dr. Ferrer explains why abortion deserves a museum and why understanding its history is essential for anyone seeking truth.

Together, they discuss:

• Why abortion deserves its own museum

• The history of abortion and its connection to eugenics and scientific racism

• What science reveals about pregnancy and human development

• Common myths and misconceptions surrounding abortion

• Why abortion is more than a political issue

• How Christians can speak about abortion with both conviction and compassion

• What the church can learn from the stories of women and families affected by abortion

Whether you are pro-life, pro-choice, or simply seeking to understand the issue more thoughtfully, this conversation offers historical context, scientific insight, and a deeper discussion about human dignity, personhood, and truth.

If you'd like to explore the Abortion Museum for yourself, visit abortionmuseum.org

Have a question you'd like us to discuss on a future episode? Email us at podcast@summit.org.

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, many Christians are wrestling with important questions. Is patriotism biblical? What's the difference between healthy love for your country and Christian nationalism? Can believers celebrate America while keeping their ultimate allegiance to King Jesus?

In this episode of Truth Changes Everything, Dr. Jeff Myers sits down with pastor, author, and TPUSA Faith Senior Director Lucas Miles to explore what Scripture says about patriotism, citizenship, and the Christian's relationship to America.

Together, they discuss:
• The difference between biblical patriotism and Christian nationalism
• Whether Christians should celebrate America's 250th birthday
• How pastors can address patriotism without becoming political
• How parents can teach children gratitude for America without idolizing the nation
• Why citizenship in God's Kingdom should shape every other allegiance
• How Christians can think truthfully about America's strengths and failures

Whether you're a pastor, parent, or simply wondering how Christians should engage America's founding ideals, this conversation offers a thoughtful, biblically grounded perspective on faith, freedom, and faithful citizenship.

Be sure to send us your questions at Podcast@Summit.org!

Was America founded as a Christian nation, or is that simply a myth? And if Christianity played a significant role in America's founding, how do we reconcile that with the reality of slavery?

In this episode of Truth Changes Everything, Dr. Jeff Myers sits down with historian Mark David Hall, one of the leading scholars on Christianity and the American founding, to explore one of the most debated questions in American history.

Together they examine the influence of Christian ideas on America's founding documents and institutions, the complicated relationship between Christianity and slavery, and how believers can think truthfully about America's achievements and failures without falling into either blind patriotism or cynical revisionism.

Whether you're skeptical of Christianity, skeptical of America, or simply looking for a more accurate understanding of history, this conversation will challenge you to think more deeply about faith, freedom, justice, and the nation's founding.

Topics discussed:
• Did Christianity influence America's founding?
• Was America founded as a secular nation?
• The role of Christianity in slavery and abolition
• How Christian ideas shaped human rights and political liberty
• Teaching the next generation about America's history
• Faithful Christian engagement in politics
• Avoiding both nationalism and historical cynicism

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Can a TV show deepen your relationship with God?

The Chosen has become one of the most influential Christian media projects in history, reaching nearly a billion viewers worldwide and bringing the stories of Jesus and his disciples to life for a new generation. But why has it resonated so deeply with so many people? Is it simply great storytelling, or is something more profound happening beneath the surface?

In this episode of Truth Changes Everything, Dr. Jeff Myers sits down with psychologist and Biola University professor Dr. Liz Hall, contributor to Watching The Chosen: History, Faith, and Interpretation. Together, they explore the psychological and spiritual impact of The Chosen, why viewers often feel such a strong emotional connection to its characters, and how the series may help people experience a deeper sense of intimacy with God.

Dr. Hall explains how The Chosen can shape the way viewers understand Jesus, faith, and themselves. At the same time, she addresses important questions about the potential risks of emotional engagement, the role of theology, and how Christians can benefit from the series while remaining grounded in the truth of Scripture.

Whether you're a devoted fan of The Chosen, a skeptic, or simply curious about the intersection of psychology and faith, this conversation offers a fascinating look at how stories can shape the human heart and point us toward Christ.

Be sure to send us your questions at Podcast@Summit.org!