The Art of Discernment

In this episode of The Art of Discernment, Dr. Bob Dickson interviews Dr. Jordan Morton, the dean of The Master's University's Pearl C. Schaffer School of Education, about navigating K-12 education. They discuss the myriad options available to Christian parents today, from public schools to home schooling, and how to thoughtfully evaluate each one. Morton shares valuable in

Harry Walls, campus pastor at The Master's University, welcomes Dr. Carl Hargrove to discuss the vital ministry of church revitalization. Hargrove, a fellowship pastor at Grace Community Church and director of Grace Advance, explains what church revitalization involves and why it is so necessary. He shares common reasons that churches decline and need revitalization, such as mo

Dr. Abner Chou, president of The Master’s University, is joined by pastor and author Costi Hinn for an exploration of the vital role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. Hinn shares from his unique background, and encourages believers to find assurance not in emotions or experiences, but in the truth of God's Word. He challenges the tendency to chase “mountain-to

Shannon and Danielle Hurley, graduates of The Master's University, join The Art of Discernment podcast to provide insight into what it means to be called to missions and offer advice for those considering the mission field. They also share about their work with Sufficiency of Scripture Ministries in Uganda. For the past 17 years, the Hurleys have been reaching their community f

Drs. John MacArthur and Ken Ham join The Art of Discernment to discuss the importance of biblical authority, particularly in Genesis 1-11. MacArthur, chancellor of The Master’s University and pastor of Grace Community Church, and Ham, Founder CEO of Answers in Genesis, discuss the attempts made by culture to undermine biblical authority and the need to hold an unwavering commitme

Dr. Gregg Frazer, dean of The Master’s University’s John P. Stead School of Humanities and author of “The Religious Beliefs of America's Founders,” explains that leading founders held to a belief system he calls “theistic rationalism.” What is theistic rationalism? Was America founded as a Christian nation? What impact do these questions have on us today? Frazer and

Dr. Paul Twiss joins The Art of Discernment to discuss how Christians should pursue and understand true beauty. Twiss, an associate professor at The Master’s Seminary and the teaching pastor at Bethany Bible Church in Thousand Oaks, California, explains that beauty is transcendent, pointing us to greater truths, and is inextricably tied to what is good and true. The Art of Disce

What are the hallmarks of a Christ-honoring women's ministry? What common challenges do women's ministries face — and how can those challenges be overcome? Betty Price — who has served at The Master's University in various roles since 1985, including as director of women's ministries — points us to Scripture for the answers. The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's

The performing arts are not a simple discipline for believers to navigate. How do Christians tell stories that are authentic to the human experience — narratives that include conflict and sin — in a way that honors the Lord? Does the script always have to include an overt gospel message? How important is excellence in the shows Christians produce? Tricia Hulet, director of TMU'

Some view college degrees as simply commodities to be acquired. TMU Provost Mitch Hopewell explores that trend and offers this alternative: College, done rightly, can be an experience that not only offers job readiness, but also shapes the whole person.  The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Wednesday during the fa