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Standing Firm in a Shifting World: Why Discernment Matters in an Age of Confusion
Series: Contending for the Word — The Weekly Watch
Host: Dave Jenkins ·
Show Summary
In a world where truth is clouded by confusion, Dave Jenkins explains why biblical discernment is essential.
Learn how to expose counterfeits and cultivate discernment through the steady, sanctifying work of God’s Word.
- Key Texts: Matthew 24:24; Hebrews 5:14; James 1:5
- Topics: Prosperity gospel, New Age spirituality, contemplative spirituality, testing all things by Scripture
- Goal: Equip believers to stand firm in truth and grace.
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Episode Outline
- The Need for Discernment: Defining discernment, why it matters (Matt. 24:24).
- Exposing Counterfeits: Prosperity gospel, New Age, contemplative practices tested by Scripture.
- Cultivating Discernment: Daily Word intake, testing all things, wise counsel, guarding against emotionalism, prayer for wisdom (Heb. 5:14; Jas. 1:5).
- Call to Action: Evaluate teachings by the Word, stand firm in truth and grace.
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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.
