Into the Fire: Powered by Dream City Church
In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego stood for truth in a culture, and against a government that was hostile to their values. They were willing to go into the fire if necessary. God didn't spare them the FROM the furnace but He was with them IN the fire. In today's culture, standing for truth may be challenging. The world around us is hostile to the Word of God and to biblical values. But we are called to be salt and light. (Matthew 5: 13-16) God has placed us at this time in history on purpose and for a purpose. Join us as we get better equipped to address civics and culture from a biblical worldview.
Episodes
117 episodes
Ballot Battles w/ Jenna Bentley
This week, Debi is joined by Jenna Bentley, Director of Government Affairs at Goldwater InstituteJenna and Debi discuss the issue of ballot initiatives. Jenna explains the ways in which an initiative can find its way on your ballot and ...
Learn. Pray. Vote w/ Alison Furno
This week, Debi is joined by Alison Furno, volunteer leader with Dream City Civics and former co-host of Into the Fire.Debi and Alison go through the elected offices that will be on your November ballot and explain what each office does...
Compassion Kids w/ Kids Ministry
This week, Debi is joined by Sarah Zastrow, Children's Pastor, and Breanna Smith, Director of Compassion Kids at Dream City ChurchSarah, Breanna, and Debi talk about Dream City's ministry for special needs children, Compassion Kids. The...
Defending Truth in the Courts w/ Jake Warner
This week, Debi is joined by Jake Warner, senior counsel at Alliance Defending FreedomJake and Debi discuss recent rulings from the Supreme Court that upheld states' rights to define sex according to biology and to limit female sports t...
From Everlasting to Everlasting
This week is a shortened episode with just Debi. She shares her heart for ministry and how to keep your eyes focused on God and on the mission He gives you when things, and people, get difficult.For some great resources to help yo...
Why ESA Matters w/ Leslie Paulsen
This week, Debi is joined by homeschool mom Leslie PaulsenLeslie shares her story of homeschooling and graduating her 3 adult children, and now homeschooling 6 more. Nine years ago, Leslie and her husband gained custo...
Shifting the Fight for Life w/ Nancy Barto
This week, Debi is joined by former State Senator Nancy BartoNancy and Debi discuss some of the history of pro-life legislation in Arizona and how it was the life issue that caused Nancy to first run or the state legislature. &nbs...
The Least of These w/ Skip & Eva Gilliam
This week, Debi is joined by Skip and Eva Gilliam from the Sharon Henning College of ChaplaincySkip and Eva explain what Chaplains are and the amazing opportunity that chaplaincy provides to be the hands and feet of Jesus outside the fo...
God vs Science w/ Erika Black
This week, Debi is joined by Erika Black, a high school teacher of advanced science at Northwest Christian School.Erika and Debi talk about how so many scientific discoveries confirm the existence of God, rather than refuting it. ...
Democratic Socialism w/ William Anthony Hay
This week, Debi is joined by William Anthony Hay, Associate Director for Public Programs and Professor from the School of Economic Thought at Leadership at Arizona State University.Will and Debi discuss Democratic Socialism. Profe...
The Road to Recovery w/ Mike and Tiffany Milby
This week, Debi is joined by Mike and Tiffany Milby, ministry leaders with Celebrate RecoveryMike and Tiffany share their own story of watching their son struggle with addiction and the steps they took to help him. This led to the...
Making Faith Your Own w/ Gabrielle Black
This week, Debi is joined by Gabrielle Black, youth pastor at Dream City Church Scottsdale campus.Gabrielle talks about growing up in a strong Christian home, attending church multiple times a week and going to Christian school. E...
America 250 w/ Earl Taylor
This week, Debi is joined by Earl Taylor, president of the National Center for Constitutional Studies.Earl and Debi discuss the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.Earl shares some of the lessons learned in the ye...
The Self Care Trap w/ Alison Furno
This week, Debi is joined by Alison Furno, a volleyball coach and health influencer on social media. Alison talks about how the cultural emphasis on "self care" is often destructive. Alison and Debi discuss how t...
The Family on the Ballot w/ Peter Gentala
This week, Debi is joined by Peter Gentala, president of Center for Arizona Policy.Peter discusses a new initiative to Renew Arizona Families. Right now, Arizona ranks 35th out of 50 in the nationwide family index. &nb...
Primaries and Midterms w/ Alison Furno
This week, Debi is joined by Alison Furno, a political strategist and volunteer leader with Dream City CivicsAlison provides an overview of what a midterm election is and what a primary election is. Debi and Alison discuss why...
Free Speech on Campus w/ Bernadette Tasy Huang
This week, Debi is joined by Bernadette Tasy HuangBernadette is now a speech therapist, but she shares her incredible experience on her college campus as a Students for Life chapter leader. She talks about a professor who pulled ...
Campus Missionaries w/ Megan Kronstedt
This week, Debi is joined by Megan Kronstedt, Youth Alive Missionary for the Arizona Assemblies of GodMegan shares her story of being called to missions during a Fine Arts youth service and how that led her to Youth Alive. &nb...
Elections by the Numbers w/ George Khalaf
This week, Debi is joined by George Khalaf, conservative strategist and pollster.George and Debi discuss data and polling and how they can be manipulated to prove virtually any point. George explains the ways in which we can look m...
Imago Dei w/ Eden Vandenboom
This week, Debi is joined by her youngest daughter, Eden VandenboomDebi and Eden discuss Imago Dei, being made in the image of God. This includes inherent human dignity, ethical decision making, stewardship, relationships and crea...
The Mission Field of Government w/ Macario de la Cruz
This week, Debi is joined by Macario de la Cruz, VP of Advancement for Center for Arizona PolicyMacario and Debi discuss the important work of the Center for Arizona Policy. Pastor Macario talks about how critical it is that churc...
Helping Our Cities Thrive w/ Jan Dubauskas
This week, Debi is joined by Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas, of Scottsdale City CouncilJan and Debi discuss the important work of city councils. City Councils across the country have enormous budgets and make decisions that greatly im...
ESA Battles w/ Matt Beieinberg
This week, Debi is joined by Matt Beieinberg, Director of Education Policy at Goldwater InstituteMatt and Debi discuss ballot initiatives and the various ways that they end up on your ballot. Arizona has unique laws related to bal...