Episode 10
Truth Rising: Courage, Worldview & Faithful Living in Challenging Times
Featuring John Stonestreet
February 3, 2026
Cornerstone University president Gerson Moreno-Riaño welcomes John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center, to the Wisdom and Influence podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on the Christian worldview and its role in shaping culture, education, and public life. They discuss the reception of Truth Rising, the Colson Center’s documentary and study series exploring what it means to be faithful to Christ in the current cultural moment, as well as the growing Colson Fellows program, which equips Christians to apply their faith to every area of life. Stonestreet and Moreno-Riaño examine how critical theory challenges America’s founding principles of human dignity and freedom grounded in the image of God, the historical influence of Christianity as a force for good, and the essential role of prayer in cultural engagement. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how clarity, courage, and a robust Christian worldview equip believers to navigate an increasingly complex cultural landscape.