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Truth and the Renewed Mind
Contending for the Word Q&AEpisode Summary
In this weekend reflection from Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins reflects on Romans 12:2 and the Christian calling to be transformed by the renewing of the mind.This week, we considered why God’s Word must shape our thinking, the difference between feelings and truth, what happens when truth is rejected, and why doctrine still matters today. These truths remind us that Christians are not called to drift with the culture, but to have their minds renewed by the truth of God’s Word.In a world filled with competing voices, shifting ideas, and persuasive messages, believers need biblical discernment. God has not left His people without guidance. He has given us His Word, and His Word anchors us in truth.Listen and Watch
Audio:Video:Episode Highlights
- Why Romans 12:2 matters for the Christian life
- How the world seeks to shape our thinking
- Why Christians need biblical discernment in a culture of competing voices
- The connection between renewed thinking and transformed living
- Why God’s Word anchors believers in truth
Key Scripture on the Renewed Mind
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…”Romans 12:2
Stand Firm in the Truth of God’s Word
Thank you for listening to this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A. This podcast is part of Contending for the Word, where we answer questions and address issues from the truth of God’s Word.For more episodes and biblical resources, visit the Contending for the Word Q&A podcast page.You can also watch more episodes on YouTube through the Contending for the Word Q&A YouTube playlist.
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
