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Welcome to Foundational U with Dr. Dean Hackett.
We are so glad that you joined us for today's podcast.
We strive to lay a strong foundation for many generations.
You can find out more about Dr. Dean, read his blog, and find more episodes at fdeanhackett.com.
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We are so glad that you joined us for today's podcast.
We strive to lay a strong foundation for many generations.
You can find out more about Dr. Dean, read his blog, and find more episodes at fdeanhackett.com.
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18 SEP 2026 · 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 goal
How cultural pressure can obscure the truth
Why Jesus said His followers are not of the world
Why the church must remain grounded in God's Word
What happens when human philosophy begins replacing biblical truth
Why disciples of Jesus Christ must preach Scripture without compromise
How returning to God's Word can clear away the fog and restore hope
The 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.com
If 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
10 SEP 2026 · 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.com
If 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
3 SEP 2026 · 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.com
If 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
27 AUG 2026 · What are you building your life on?
Jesus said that the person who hears His words and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. When the rain came, the floods rose, and the winds blew, that house stood because its foundation was secure.
But Jesus also warned that the person who hears His words and does not obey them is like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.
The question is simple:
What is your life built on?
In this episode of Foundational U, I look at why the Word of God must be the foundation of the Christian life.
The Psalmist says that the person who delights in God's Word and meditates on it day and night will be like a tree planted by rivers of water.
God's Word is not simply another source of information or advice. It is the foundation of truth that remains steadfast from generation to generation.
In this episode, I discuss:
Why Jesus emphasized abiding in His Word
What it means to build your life on the Rock
Why Scripture must shape the Christian's thinking and daily life
Why God's Word is settled forever
The danger of replacing God's Word with human reasoning and philosophy
How God's Word has endured through generations of cultural and political change
Why Christians need to read, memorize, meditate on, and obey Scripture
Why the Word of God will ultimately prevail
I also share from my own experience ministering in Prague shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall and witnessing firsthand the opportunity to preach the Gospel in a place that had previously been closed to it.
The philosophies of men come and go.
Governments rise and fall.
Cultures change.
But the Word of God endures.
And that is why I have to ask myself—and why I believe every Christian should ask themselves:
What am I building my life on?
📖 **Read the companion article:**
https://fdeanhackett.com/what-are-you-building-your-life-on/
🎧 **Listen on Spotify:**
https://open.spotify.com/show/3aXQexmHXXGWFkWlPaRlnp
🌐 **Visit our website:**
https://fdeanhackett.com
If 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
20 AUG 2026 · In a culture where truth is increasingly treated as relative, where do we go to find something we can actually trust?
That is the question I want to explore in this episode of Foundational U.
The philosophy of postmodernism and deconstruction has challenged the idea of absolute truth, leading many people to believe that what is true for one person may not be true for another. But when we remove absolute truth, we also remove the foundation for determining what is right, wrong, good, and evil.
So where do we find truth?
Jesus gave us the answer:
"You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
I believe truth has its foundation in Jesus Christ and in the Word of God. Scripture doesn't simply give us religious ideas. It gives us the foundation we need to understand who we are, where we came from, why we are here, and where we are going.
In this episode, I look at:
Why the idea of relative truth is so destructive
Why every culture needs an objective foundation for truth
Why I believe the Bible provides that foundation
What Paul meant when he said that all Scripture is given by inspiration of God
Why God's Word is essential for correction, instruction, and righteous living
What Joshua teaches us about building our lives around God's Word
Why Psalm 1 calls us to meditate on Scripture day and night
I also address an important question that we will explore in the next episode:
Are the Holy Scriptures reliable, and can we really build our lives upon them?
I hope you'll join me as we continue this important conversation about truth, Scripture, and the foundation of our faith.
📖 **Read the companion article:**
https://fdeanhackett.com/where-do-we-find-truth/
🎧 **Listen on Spotify:**
https://open.spotify.com/show/3aXQexmHXXGWFkWlPaRlnp
🌐 **Visit our website:**
https://fdeanhackett.com
If 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
13 AUG 2026 · What happens when a culture loses its foundations?
When truth becomes subjective, biblical convictions are compromised, and foundational principles are removed from society, what happens next?
In this episode of Foundational U, Dr. Dean Hackett examines the biblical warning found in Psalm 11:3: "If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?"
Drawing from 1 Timothy 4 and Jude, Dean explores what Scripture says about deception, departing from the faith, changing biblical doctrine, and the responsibility of Christians to protect and faithfully pass on the truth of God's Word.
Dean argues that Christians are not called to allow culture to shape the Church. Instead, disciples of Jesus are called to become "a beacon of light in the darkness" and salt that influences the culture rather than being influenced by it.
In this episode, you'll discover:
What Psalm 11:3 means when the foundations are destroyed
Why Jude commanded believers to "contend earnestly for the faith"
Why Christians have a responsibility to preserve and pass on biblical truth
Why truth cannot simply be reduced to "your truth" and "my truth"
How Christians can speak truth with love without compromise
Why the Church must become a light in the darkness
Why this generation needs believers who are willing to stand firmly on God's Word
Dean also looks ahead to the next episode, where he will address an important question:
How do we discover truth, and where do we find it?
If you've ever wondered how Christians should respond when biblical truth is challenged or cultural values conflict with Scripture, this episode will challenge you to examine where your own foundation rests.
📖 **Read the companion article:**
https://fdeanhackett.com/what-happens-when-a-culture-loses-its-foundations/
🎧 **Listen on Spotify:**
https://open.spotify.com/show/3aXQexmHXXGWFkWlPaRlnp
🌐 **Visit our website:**
https://fdeanhackett.com
If 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.
#BiblicalTruth #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #StandFirm #BiblicalWorldview #JesusChrist #GodsWord #Faith #FoundationalU #DeanHackett #Jude #Psalm11 #ChristianEncouragement
6 AUG 2026 · Have we lost our ability to recognize truth?Every day we are surrounded by competing voices, conflicting opinions, and countless claims about what is true. But what happens when a culture no longer loves the truth?In this episode of Foundational U with Dr. Dean Hackett, we examine a sobering warning from 2 Thessalonians 2 and the prophet Amos. Scripture reveals a progression that begins with rejecting truth and can ultimately lead to deception, delusion, and destruction.In this teaching, you'll discover:What the Bible says about the rise of deceptionWhy truth is the foundation of a healthy societyHow rejecting God's Word opens the door to confusion and delusionWhy Jesus declared, "I am the way, the truth, and the life."How Christians can remain anchored in biblical truth during confusing timesThis is the first message in a series exploring the importance of truth and how believers can faithfully stand on God's Word in a culture that increasingly questions absolute truth.📖 **Read the companion article:**https://fdeanhackett.com/deception-and-delusion/🎧 **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.#BiblicalTruth #Truth #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #2Thessalonians #ChristianFaith #FoundationalU #DeanHackett #JesusChrist #BiblicalWorldview
30 JUL 2026 · What makes Jesus different from every other religious leader in history?Many people recognize Jesus as a great teacher, a prophet, or a moral example. But the Bible presents Him as far more than that.In this episode of Foundational U with Dr. Dean Hackett, we examine four biblical reasons why Jesus Christ stands alone.Discover why Jesus is:
- The eternal Son of God who existed before His birth
- Born of a virgin through the power of the Holy Spirit
- Fully God and fully man
- The only person in history who predicted His own resurrection—and fulfilled it
From Genesis to the Gospels, Scripture consistently reveals Jesus as the unique Son of God who came to redeem humanity. His life, death, and resurrection set Him apart from every other religious figure who has ever lived. If you've ever wondered what makes Christianity different from every other religion, this Bible study will help you understand why Jesus Christ truly is one of a kind.📖 Read the companion article:
https://fdeanhackett.com/?p=83320🌐 Visit our website:
https://fdeanhackett.com📩 Subscribe to our free newsletter to receive new Bible studies, podcasts, and biblical encouragement delivered directly to your inbox.👍 If this teaching encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who wants to grow in their understanding of God's Word.
23 JUL 2026 · Who is Jesus?Many people believe Jesus was a great teacher, a prophet, or an influential historical figure. But the Bible reveals that He is so much more.In this episode of Foundational U with Dr. Dean Hackett, we explore Colossians 1:15–19 to discover the true identity of Jesus Christ.You'll learn:• Why Jesus is called the image of the invisible God• What it means that He is the Creator of all things• Why Jesus is our Kinsman-Redeemer• What it means that He is the Head of the Church• How Jesus reconciles us to God• Why understanding who Jesus is changes everything about our faithWhether you're new to Christianity or have followed Christ for many years, this Bible study will deepen your understanding of who Jesus really is according to Scripture.📖 Read the companion article:https://fdeanhackett.com/who-is-jesus/🌐 Visit our website:https://fdeanhackett.com📩 Subscribe to our free newsletter to receive new Bible studies, podcasts, articles, and ministry updates delivered directly to your inbox.👍 If this video encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who wants to grow in their understanding of God's Word.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.#WhoIsJesus #JesusChrist #BibleStudy #ChristianTeaching #Colossians #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTruth #FoundationalU #DeanHackett #KnowJesus
16 JUL 2026 · Who is Jesus? Was He simply a great teacher, a prophet, or a moral leader—or is He truly the Son of God? In this episode of Foundational U with Dr. Dean Hackett, we explore one of the most important questions ever asked. Your answer to this question affects not only your understanding of Christianity but your eternal destiny.
Standing at Caesarea Philippi, Jesus asked His disciples, "Who do men say that I am?" (Matthew 16:13). Today, people still offer many opinions about Jesus, but the Bible presents Him as completely unique—the only Savior of the world, fully God and fully man, who conquered sin and death through His resurrection.
In this teaching, you'll discover:
✔ Why Jesus' identity is the foundation of the Christian faith
✔ What makes Jesus unlike any other religious leader in history
✔ Why the resurrection proves Jesus is the Son of God
✔ What the Bible means when it calls Jesus God's "only begotten Son"
✔ Why salvation is found in Christ alone
✔ Why the question "Who is Jesus?" still changes everything today
Scripture References
Matthew 16:13–17
John 3:16
John 14:6
Acts 4:12
Colossians 2:9
Matthew 27:50–54
📖 **Read the companion article:**
https://fdeanhackett.com/?p=83285
🎧 **Listen on Spotify:**
https://open.spotify.com/show/3aXQexmHXXGWFkWlPaRlnp
🌐 **Visit our website:**
https://fdeanhackett.com
If 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
Welcome to Foundational U with Dr. Dean Hackett. We are so glad that you joined us for today's podcast. We strive to lay a strong foundation for many generations. You...
show more
Welcome to Foundational U with Dr. Dean Hackett.
We are so glad that you joined us for today's podcast.
We strive to lay a strong foundation for many generations.
You can find out more about Dr. Dean, read his blog, and find more episodes at fdeanhackett.com.
show less
We are so glad that you joined us for today's podcast.
We strive to lay a strong foundation for many generations.
You can find out more about Dr. Dean, read his blog, and find more episodes at fdeanhackett.com.
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