Foundational U

What happens when you face a crisis and realize you’ve lost your sense of direction?In the fall of 1979, I found myself lost on the slopes of Mount St. Helens after foolishly heading into the woods without my compass. Panic set in, and I desperately wanted to run, but I knew that running without knowing where I was would only make things worse. Instead, I stopped, prayed, remembered landmarks, and worked my way from one point of reference to another until I finally made it back to the road.That experience taught me something I believe applies directly to life. Many people facing a crisis don't know where to turn, so they run from one crisis into another, eventually living in fear, isolation, and emotional pain. But God has given us a compass.In this episode, I explore how God's Word provides the standard we need to make quality choices and build healthy relationships, and why we can't simply follow the values handed to us by family, education, media, peers, or culture.I also use the difference between grid north, magnetic north, and true north to explain why we need spiritual True North if we're going to live with wisdom, love, and joy.If you've ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or unsure which direction to take, this episode is for you.This is Part 1. In the next episode, we'll explore how to follow True North.📖 **Read the companion article:**https://fdeanhackett.com/are-you-following-the-right-compass/🎧 **Listen on Spotify:**https://open.spotify.com/show/3aXQexmHXXGWFkWlPaRlnp🌐 **Visit our website:**https://fdeanhackett.comIf this teaching encouraged you, please **Like**, **Subscribe**, and **Share** this video so more people can discover what the Bible teaches about following Jesus and becoming authentic disciples of Jesus Christ.Every week on **Foundational U with Dr. Dean Hackett**, we explore biblical truth, Christian discipleship, apologetics, Christian living, theology, and practical Bible teaching to help believers build a strong foundation in God's Word.#FollowingJesus #ChristianDiscipleship #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #JesusChrist

What happens to a culture when it removes God and rejects biblical truth?In this episode of Foundational U, I look at Hosea 4 and the warning God gave to a people who had rejected knowledge of Him: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” I then examine one of the defining questions of our culture: Where do we find truth, and who has the authority to define what is right and wrong?Science, medicine, and law are valuable disciplines, but as Albert Einstein pointed out in his 1939 address on science and religion, science alone cannot tell us what should be. It can describe what is, but it cannot answer the deepest questions of human existence: Who am I? Why am I here? What is right and wrong? What is my purpose? What happens after death? Those answers ultimately require something beyond human knowledge. They require the truth of God's Word.When God's Word is removed from a culture, darkness grows. Scripture is the light we need to understand who we are, why we're here, and how we should live. Listen now and consider what happens when a culture gains knowledge but loses sight of the truth.📖 **Read the companion article:**https://fdeanhackett.com/when-a-culture-rejects-god/🎧 **Listen on Spotify:**https://open.spotify.com/show/3aXQexmHXXGWFkWlPaRlnp🌐 **Visit our website:**https://fdeanhackett.comIf this teaching encouraged you, please **Like**, **Subscribe**, and **Share** this video so more people can discover what the Bible teaches about following Jesus and becoming authentic disciples of Jesus Christ.Every week on **Foundational U with Dr. Dean Hackett**, we explore biblical truth, Christian discipleship, apologetics, Christian living, theology, and practical Bible teaching to help believers build a strong foundation in God's Word.#FollowingJesus #ChristianDiscipleship #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #JesusChrist

What happens when the church loses sight of the truth?Florence Chadwick was an accomplished long distance swimmer who faced freezing water, rough seas, sharks, exhaustion, and thick fog during one of her attempted crossings. Yet the greatest obstacle wasn't the cold or the sharks. She lost sight of the shore, and when she could no longer see the goal, she lost heart.I believe that same danger confronts the church today.In this episode of Foundational U, I examine what happens when the church loses sight of its biblical vision and begins allowing the culture around it to shape its thinking, teaching, and understanding of truth.Jesus prayed in John 17 that His followers would remain in the world while being sanctified by the truth, because "Your Word is truth." He didn't call the church to become like the world. He sent His disciples into the world to influence it through the Gospel and through lives shaped by God's truth.I discuss:Why the church must keep its eyes on the biblical goalHow cultural pressure can obscure the truthWhy Jesus said His followers are not of the worldWhy the church must remain grounded in God's WordWhat happens when human philosophy begins replacing biblical truthWhy disciples of Jesus Christ must preach Scripture without compromiseHow returning to God's Word can clear away the fog and restore hopeThe church isn't called to let the culture determine what we believe.We're called to influence the culture through the truth of God's Word.If you've found this teaching helpful, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs this reminder.The fog doesn't have to determine our direction. Keep your eyes on the truth and keep moving toward the goal.#Christianity #Church #BiblicalTruth #GodsWord #BibleTeaching #ChristianFaith #Discipleship #JesusChrist #FoundationalU #DeanHackett📖 **Read the companion article:**https://fdeanhackett.com/when-the-church-loses-sight-of-the-truth/🎧 **Listen on Spotify:**https://open.spotify.com/show/3aXQexmHXXGWFkWlPaRlnp🌐 **Visit our website:**https://fdeanhackett.comIf this teaching encouraged you, please **Like**, **Subscribe**, and **Share** this video so more people can discover what the Bible teaches about following Jesus and becoming authentic disciples of Jesus Christ.Every week on **Foundational U with Dr. Dean Hackett**, we explore biblical truth, Christian discipleship, apologetics, Christian living, theology, and practical Bible teaching to help believers build a strong foundation in God's Word.#FollowingJesus #ChristianDiscipleship #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #JesusChrist

Can we really trust the Bible?In a culture where people increasingly question absolute truth, we need to know whether the Bible truly deserves our confidence. If God's Word is the foundation of our faith, then we need to know why we can trust it.In this episode of Foundational U, I examine several powerful reasons why I believe the Holy Bible is God's infallible and trustworthy Word.I look at biblical prophecy, including Isaiah's prophecy concerning Cyrus and Daniel's revelation of future kingdoms, and I explain how Scripture recorded historical events hundreds of years before they occurred. I also look at the many prophecies concerning Jesus Christ and the remarkable details Scripture recorded about His birth, ministry, death, and resurrection.I also discuss the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the remarkable preservation of the Isaiah scroll, which provides important historical evidence concerning the transmission of the biblical text.But there's another reason I trust God's Word: God keeps His promises.I've experienced that personally. At age 20, I was diagnosed with an incurable disease and told that I would eventually become unable to walk. After prayer, God healed me, and more than five decades later, I continue to testify to that healing.God's Word has proven trustworthy throughout history, and it remains trustworthy today.You can trust the Bible.If you want to understand why I believe God's Word is reliable, watch this episode of Foundational U and consider the evidence for yourself.📖 **Read the companion article:**https://fdeanhackett.com/can-we-really-trust-the-bible/🎧 **Listen on Spotify:**https://open.spotify.com/show/3aXQexmHXXGWFkWlPaRlnp🌐 **Visit our website:**https://fdeanhackett.comIf this teaching encouraged you, please **Like**, **Subscribe**, and **Share** this video so more people can discover what the Bible teaches about following Jesus and becoming authentic disciples of Jesus Christ.Every week on **Foundational U with Dr. Dean Hackett**, we explore biblical truth, Christian discipleship, apologetics, Christian living, theology, and practical Bible teaching to help believers build a strong foundation in God's Word.#FollowingJesus #ChristianDiscipleship #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #JesusChrist

What makes the Word of God so powerful?The Bible isn't simply another book written by men. It is the living Word of the living God, and its power reaches far beyond information or instruction.Hebrews 4:12 tells us that “the word of God is alive and powerful,” and I've seen that truth demonstrated again and again as God's Word has brought conviction, renewed minds, strengthened faith, and transformed lives.In this episode of Foundational U, I look at why the Bible is different from every other book and why Christians can confidently build their lives upon Scripture.I also examine what the apostles Peter and Paul taught about the inspiration of Scripture, why God's Word can discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart, and why Scripture gives us both correction when we're wrong and instruction in how to live rightly.I've also seen the transforming power of God's Word firsthand in the lives of people who experienced addiction, mental brokenness, and the devastating effects of human trafficking.Jesus said:“If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”The Word of God doesn't simply tell us about freedom.God's Word brings freedom.📖 **Read the companion article:**https://fdeanhackett.com/why-is-the-word-of-god-so-powerful/🎧 **Listen on Spotify:**https://open.spotify.com/show/3aXQexmHXXGWFkWlPaRlnp🌐 **Visit our website:**https://fdeanhackett.comIf this teaching encouraged you, please **Like**, **Subscribe**, and **Share** this video so more people can discover what the Bible teaches about following Jesus and becoming authentic disciples of Jesus Christ.Every week on **Foundational U with Dr. Dean Hackett**, we explore biblical truth, Christian discipleship, apologetics, Christian living, theology, and practical Bible teaching to help believers build a strong foundation in God's Word.#FollowingJesus #ChristianDiscipleship #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #JesusChrist