The Kent Ingle Podcast

Dr. Chris Palmer joins the Kent Ingle Podcast for a thought-provoking conversation about faith, philosophy, artificial intelligence, and what happens when society begins to live without God. Dr. Chris Palmer is the Dean of the Barnett College of Ministry and Theology at Southeastern University and the author of A World Without God: The Search for Meaning in a Society Overwhelmed by Despair. He shares what inspired him to write the book after noticing a growing sense of hopelessness and what he describes as passive nihilism, where people are increasingly living without a clear sense of meaning, purpose, or hope. The conversation explores how social media, artificial intelligence, and constant access to information are changing the way people think, believe, and engage with the world. Chris explains why having more information than ever before has not necessarily produced greater wisdom or stronger faith, and why pastors and Christian leaders must rethink how they communicate truth to the next generation. Dr. Palmer and Dr. Kent Ingle also tackle some of today's biggest questions. What happens when God is no longer the foundation of truth and morality? Why are people turning to spirituality, technology, and alternative beliefs to find meaning? And how can Christians share Jesus with a generation that increasingly questions absolute truth? Chris also reflects on his personal journey of discovering God through Scripture and explains why authentic faith requires more than knowledge. It requires a genuine relationship with Jesus, the power of the Holy Spirit, and a life that demonstrates what we believe. In this episode, we talk about: • Why society is struggling to find meaning and purpose • What passive nihilism is and how it affects our culture • How social media, AI, and information overload shape our beliefs • Why more information does not always produce stronger faith • How pastors can communicate truth in a changing culture • Why living out your faith is more powerful than winning arguments • Why younger generations are exploring spirituality and alternative beliefs • What happens to morality when God is removed from society • Why Jesus is the foundation of truth, meaning, and purpose • How Scripture and the Holy Spirit transform lives If you have ever questioned your purpose, struggled to understand what is true, or wondered how to live out your faith in today's culture, this conversation is a reminder that lasting meaning and purpose are ultimately found in Jesus Christ. Chapters: 00:00 Coming Up 00:45 Welcome and Introduction to Dr. Chris Palmer 01:40 Why Chris Palmer Wrote A World Without God 06:52 Why More Information Is Not Producing Stronger Faith 09:32 Social Media Algorithms, Radicalization, and Modern Preaching 13:24 Preparing Christian Leaders to Share Jesus in Today's Culture 18:52 Why Living Out Your Faith Is More Powerful Than Arguments 21:01 Why People Believe in Spirituality, Aliens, and AI but Question God 25:19 What Happens to Morality When Society Rejects God? 27:00 Is Truth Relative? Finding Meaning and Purpose in Jesus 32:19 Finding Hope and Purpose Through Scripture 34:47 Preparing the Next Generation of Christian Leaders 37:31 Final Thoughts With Dr. Chris Palmer Guest: Dr. Chris Palmer Check out A World Without God: The Search for Meaning in a Society Overwhelmed by Despair wherever books are sold. https://zondervanacademic.com/products/a-world-without-god Learn more about the Barnett College of Ministry and Theology at Southeastern University: https://www.seu.edu/ Follow Dr. Chris Palmer on Instagram: @chrispalmer Follow the Barnett College of Ministry and Theology on Instagram: @seuministrytheology Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kent_ingle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kent.ingle/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentingle/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kent_ingle X: https://x.com/kentingle Website: https://www.kentingle.com/ Check out my blog and newsletter: https://kentingle.com/media/blogs/ Subscribe to Kent's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@kent_ingle

Mark Batterson joins the Kent Ingle Podcast for an honest conversation about faith, leadership, artificial intelligence, prayer, spiritual discernment, and his new book, Not My Circus: Living with Courage, Conviction, and Compassion in a World of Chaos. Mark shares why the fear of God is the only cure for the fear of people and how Christians can stand firm in their convictions without losing compassion for others. Drawing from Romans 12:2, he explains why believers must resist the pressure to conform to popular opinion, political expectations, and cultural trends while continuing to lead with grace and truth. The conversation also explores how artificial intelligence is changing writing, education, creativity, and ministry. Mark reflects on his journey from struggling with writing to becoming a New York Times bestselling author, why developing your own skills still matters in an age of AI, and why spiritual discernment is becoming increasingly important as technology continues to advance. Mark also shares what he has learned from leading National Community Church in Washington, D.C., including navigating politically charged environments, finding creative ways to serve the community, and building a church that reaches people beyond its walls. He explains why the Church must continue adapting and innovating without losing its commitment to prayer, discipleship, and the work of the Holy Spirit. The conversation becomes especially personal as Mark reflects on a prayer walk around Capitol Hill nearly 30 years ago, when his church had just 13 people. He shares how that moment shaped his understanding of bold prayers, God's faithfulness, and the importance of seeking God's will rather than simply asking Him to fulfill our plans. In this episode, we talk about: • Why the fear of God is the cure for the fear of people • The message behind Mark Batterson's new book, Not My Circus • How to stand firm in your convictions without compromising compassion • Why Jesus modeled the perfect balance of grace and truth • How artificial intelligence is changing writing, education, and ministry • Why spiritual discernment and critical thinking matter more than ever • What Mark has learned from pastoring in Washington, D.C. • Why churches must think creatively about reaching their communities • How prayer and the Holy Spirit shape effective leadership • The story behind Mark's prayer walk around Capitol Hill • Why believers must prioritize prayer in an increasingly technological world • How Christians can navigate political division without compromising their faith If you are navigating cultural pressure, struggling to lead with both truth and compassion, or wondering how to remain grounded in your faith in a rapidly changing world, this conversation is a reminder that courage and conviction must always be accompanied by compassion. You do not have to follow the crowd to make a difference, and you do not have to compromise your faith to love people well. 00:00 Coming Up 00:42 Welcome and Introduction to Mark Batterson 03:46 Mark Batterson's Journey to Becoming a Bestselling Author 06:21 Artificial Intelligence, Writing, and the Future of Creativity 10:37 Why Spiritual Discernment Matters in the Age of AI 13:33 Not My Circus: Courage, Conviction, and the Fear of God 15:38 Navigating Politics, Faith, and Ministry in Washington, D.C. 19:54 Creative Church Leadership and Reaching Beyond the Church Walls 22:42 The Genius of Jesus: Leading With Grace and Truth 27:26 The Power of Prayer, the Holy Spirit, and Spiritual Leadership 32:20 Praying Bold Prayers and Trusting God for the Impossible 34:33 AI, Critical Thinking, and the Future of Spiritual Discernment 37:41 Final Thoughts With Mark Batterson Guest: Mark Batterson Order Mark Batterson's new book, Not My Circus: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSHTJ45M?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Learn more about Mark Batterson: https://www.markbatterson.com/ Learn more about National Community Church: https://national.cc/ — Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kent_ingle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kent.ingle/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentingle/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kent_ingle X: https://x.com/kentingle Website: https://www.kentingle.com/ — Check out my blog and newsletter: https://kentingle.com/media/blogs/ — Subscribe to Kent's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@kent_ingle

Vance Roush joins the Kent Ingle Podcast for a conversation about generosity, technology, entrepreneurship, and what can happen when leaders identify and remove the barriers keeping people from giving. Vance shares how his experience in technology and ministry led him to recognize a major problem with giving stock and eventually create Overflow. Vance explains how a complicated stock donation process created unnecessary friction for people who wanted to be generous. After creating a simpler way for people to give stock online, 32 people used the platform and $1.1 million was raised in just three days. What began as a solution for one church eventually became something Vance believed could serve the Kingdom of God on a much larger scale. The conversation also explores the future of generosity, why churches should embrace innovation, the danger of allowing money to become an idol, and why successful entrepreneurs should focus on solving meaningful problems instead of chasing trends. Vance challenges leaders to think differently about technology, wealth, generosity, and the eternal purpose behind the resources God has entrusted to them. In this episode, we talk about: • How Vance Roush went from working at Google to serving in ministry and founding Overflow • The problem Vance discovered with giving stock to churches • How removing friction helped raise $1.1 million in three days • Why technology can unlock unprecedented amounts of generosity • Why churches should think differently about innovation and the giving experience • The danger of allowing money and mammon to become an idol • How generosity connects people with eternal purpose • Why entrepreneurs should solve real problems instead of chasing trends • How Vance views Overflow as both a business and a ministry • Why your burden and the problem you are called to solve matter in entrepreneurship If you are a pastor, ministry leader, entrepreneur, business leader, or someone who wants to become more intentional with generosity, this conversation is a reminder that innovation can serve a Kingdom purpose. Sometimes the opportunity is not convincing people to care more. It is identifying the barrier standing between their desire to make an impact and their ability to act on it. 00:00 Coming Up 01:00 Welcome to Vance Roush 02:17 How Overflow Began 04:44 The Problem With Giving Stock 06:53 How $1.1 Million Was Raised in Three Days 08:59 How Overflow Got Its Name 12:52 Why the Next Generation Must Learn Generosity 16:28 How Technology Can Unlock Generosity 17:47 Money, Mammon, and Eternal Purpose 20:15 Why Revival Could Happen in the Marketplace 23:08 Solve a Real Problem, Not a Trend 26:20 Practice Generosity Before You Become Wealthy 30:58 Giving the Next Generation a Theology for Wealth 31:23 Joseph of Arimathea and Generosity 33:32 Closing Thoughts Watch on YouTube Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Kent_Ingle Check out my blog and newsletter: https://www.kentingle.com/ Follow me on social media: Instagram: @kent_ingle Facebook: @kent.ingle LinkedIn: @kentingle X: @kentingle

Alex Seeley joins the Kent Ingle Podcast for an honest conversation about the Holy Spirit, hearing God, wilderness seasons, revival, and what God is doing in the next generation. Alex shares why so many Christians believe in the Holy Spirit but struggle to understand who He is, how He speaks, and how to actually walk with Him every day. She explains why the Holy Spirit should not be treated as something mysterious to avoid, but as a Person believers can know, trust, and commune with. The conversation also becomes deeply personal as Alex reflects on leaving a thriving ministry season with Planetshakers in Australia and moving to the United States after believing God told her family to go. When doors did not immediately open, Alex found herself questioning whether they had heard God correctly. She shares how that wilderness season stripped away her identity, position, and expectations and taught her what it meant to be satisfied with God alone. Alex also talks about the gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit, discerning genuine moves of God, the role of revival in the Church, and why she believes the next generation is hungry for more than simply going through the motions of church. In this episode, we talk about: • Who the Holy Spirit is and how believers can know Him • Why the Holy Spirit is more than speaking in tongues • The difference between the fruit and gifts of the Spirit • How the Holy Spirit helps believers understand Scripture • What to do when God feels silent in a wilderness season • How Alex Seeley learned to separate her identity from ministry • How to know if you really heard God • How to discern revival and genuine moves of God • What Alex believes God is doing in the Church right now • Why the next generation is hungry for the power of the Holy Spirit • Why character, integrity, skill, and spiritual power all matter in developing young leaders If you are trying to understand the Holy Spirit, questioning whether you heard God correctly, or walking through a season where God feels distant, Alex’s story is a reminder that the Holy Spirit is not someone believers are meant to avoid. He is present, He speaks, He leads, and He is actively forming believers to become more like Jesus. 00:00 Coming Up 01:01 Welcome and Introduction to Alex Seeley 02:26 The Divine Counselor and Knowing the Holy Spirit 03:26 Who Is the Holy Spirit? 05:34 How Churches Should Teach About the Holy Spirit 07:41 The Power, Fruit, and Gifts of the Holy Spirit 09:52 What to Do in a Wilderness Season 12:52 Leaving Planetshakers and Following God to America 14:24 Surrender, Identity, and Hearing the Holy Spirit 15:46 How to Know You Heard God 19:16 Revival, Social Media, and Discerning a Move of God 22:49 Is the Church in Decline or Revival? 25:16 Activating the Church to Do Ministry 26:54 Why the Next Generation Is Hungry for More 29:58 Training Young Leaders With Character, Skill, and Power 31:44 Final Thoughts With Alex Seeley Guest: Alex Seely Check out The Divine Counselor here: https://www.alexseeley.com/books/the-divine-counselor Learn more about Alex Seely: https://www.alexseeley.com/ Learn more about The Belonging Co.: https://thebelonging.co/ ⁨@TheBelongingCoTV⁩ — Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kent_ingle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kent.ingle/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentingle/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kent_ingle X: https://x.com/kentingle Website: https://www.kentingle.com/ — Check out my blog and newsletter: https://kentingle.com/media/blogs/ — Subscribe to Kent's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Kent_Ingle

Levi Lusko joins the Kent Ingle Podcast for an honest conversation about calling, identity, revival, grief, and finding God in the middle of unimaginable pain. Levi shares how beginning ministry at a young age shaped him, and how being known as a young preacher became more connected to his identity than was healthy. He also reflects on what he sees God doing among Gen Z and Gen Alpha through movements of worship, revival, and young people choosing Jesus. The conversation becomes deeply personal as Levi opens up about losing his five year old daughter just days before Christmas. He shares what happened in those final moments, how grief changed his life, and the truth he wants anyone walking through pain to know: God sees you, God is with you, and you have permission to hurt. In this episode, we talk about: • How Levi Lusko began preaching as a teenager • What happens when your calling becomes your identity • Why Levi believes God is moving powerfully among Gen Z and Gen Alpha • What he sees happening through revival and worship movements • The heartbreaking loss of his daughter • How faith survives unimaginable grief • Why people in pain need permission to actually grieve • How to recognize God’s presence in your hardest season If you are walking through grief, questioning your identity, or trying to understand what God is doing in the next generation, Levi’s story is a reminder that your pain does not mean God has left you. He sees you, He is present, and He will help you keep moving forward.