World Upside Down

Resurrection In Art & Culture

Dan Daugherty, Executive Director of the Alcuin Study Center, joins us to explore how the theme of resurrection has been depicted and reimagined in literature and film. From Dickens and Dostoevsky to Tolkien and Nolan, we trace the varied use—and occasional misuse—of resurrection tropes, considering what they reveal about our cultural longings and theological assumptions. Along the way, we discuss everything from The Count of Monte Cristo to The Dark Knight Rises, and why the historical resurrection of Jesus remains central to the Christian faith.
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How the Resurrection Affects Pastoral Ministry

Why does the resurrection of Jesus matter—not just for Easter, but for every moment of Christian life and ministry? In this remote episode of World Upside Down, recorded live at The Gospel Coalition National Conference, Roger Williams talks with Michael Lawrence and Nathan Lugbill about how the resurrection shapes biblical theology, fuels pastoral preaching, and offers hope in suffering.
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Can AI & Transhumanism Save Humanity?

In this episode of World Upside Down, ITS faculty member Dr. David Schrock joins us to explore some of the most pressing questions of our time regarding humanity, technology, life, and death. Together, we unpack why the resurrection of Jesus Christ offers a radically different and embodied hope—one that affirms the Imago Dei, rather than promising a disembodied, uploaded consciousness. We discuss the limits of AI’s promises, the challenge of death, and how the resurrection remains the foundational hope that shapes the Christian life today.
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ICYMI: Did Jesus Really Rise?

Was the resurrection just a pious legend—or a verifiable event that changed history?In Episode 2 of World Upside Down, Dr. Mike Licona walks us through the minimal‑facts approach, the scholarly consensus on Jesus’ death and post‑mortem appearances, and why the earliest Christians staked everything—even their lives—on an empty tomb.
00:00 – Intro & why the resurrection matters03:56 – The “minimal facts” argument08:12 – Empty tomb & eyewitness claims14:28 – Martyrdom: liars make poor martyrs19:59 – Answering common objections (legend, hallucination, myth)32:00 – Practical hope: why evidence fuels faith today40:13 – Q&A + resources for deeper study
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Salvation Doesn't Stop At The Cross | S1E6

In this week's episode, Dr. Brandon Crowe demonstrates how the apostles didn’t just preach a crucified Christ, but a risen one—as foretold in the very (OT) Scriptures that many today overlook. The resurrection isn’t only central to salvation—it’s a powerful apologetic for the truthfulness of the Scriptures.
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How the Resurrection Results in Kingly Reign I S1E5

In this episode of World Upside Down, we sit down with Dr. Jeff Brannon (Belhaven University), author of The Hope of Life After Death, to explore the deep and often overlooked connection between the resurrection of Christ and the arrival of God’s kingdom. From Genesis to Revelation, we trace how bodily resurrection and divine rule are not just parallel doctrines—but inseparably linked across redemptive history.
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Are We Living In the Last Days? | S1E4

Is the resurrection only in our future—or is it already underway? In this episode of World Upside Down, Dr. Benjamin Gladd joins us to explore how Christ’s resurrection launched a new era in redemptive history—what the New Testament calls “the age to come.” Together we discuss why eschatology isn’t just about end-times charts and how the new creation is already breaking into our lives through the Spirit.
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Why the Bodily Resurrection Matters Today | S1E3

For two thousand years, the Resurrection has stood as the bedrock of Christianity. In this gripping episode of World Upside Down, Dr. K.J. Drake joins Dr. P and Dr. Roger Williams to journey through church history and discover how belief in Christ’s bodily resurrection has withstood attacks from heretics, skeptics, and secularists alike. They reveal how abandoning the Resurrection always leads to collapse, and why in every generation—including ours—we must hold fast to the risen Christ.
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Why Did Jesus Rise on the Third Day? | S1E1

What if resurrection isn't just a New Testament idea? In this inaugural episode of World Upside Down, Old Testament scholar Dr. Stephen Dempster reveals a fascinating, centuries-spanning pattern of “third-day” deliverance woven throughout Scripture. Discover how stories from Genesis to the Prophets foreshadow the hope of new life and why Paul insists that Christ’s third-day resurrection accords with the Old Testament. Along the way, you’ll learn how temple theology, typology, and the theme of death-turned-to-life shape our understanding of God’s ultimate plan. Join us for a deep, eye-opening conversation that brings fresh perspective to one of the Bible’s most important doctrines—resurrection. Sign up at the following link for a chance to win a copy of Dr. Dempster's book, Return of the Kingdom (the first five to register will be shipped a copy at the mailing address provided). Contest Form: https://forms.gle/zCEct48fQRa8ujw79

Load-Bearing Tenets | S1E0

In this brief introductory episode, Dr. P and Roger discuss the heart behind the new podcast: a deep exploration of the core doctrines—or "load-bearing tenets"—that shape the Christian worldview.