About Wisdom & Influence from Cornerstone University
Wisdom & Influence, the official podcast of Cornerstone University, explores how Biblical wisdom shapes culture, leadership, industry, ministry, and everyday life. Hosted by President Gerson Moreno-Riaño, each episode features thought-provoking conversations with Christian influencers: national thought leaders, professors, students, alumni, and more — sharing actionable insights and inspiring stories to help you spread Biblical truth in our world.
Deconstruction, Progressive Christianity & Standing Firm in the Faith Ep. 32 Feat. Alisa Childers
Author, podcast host and former ZOEgirl member Alisa Childers joins the Wisdom and Influence podcast to discuss the deconstruction movement, progressive Christianity and how Christians can stand firm in their faith. Childers, who co-authored "The Deconstruction of Christianity" and wrote "Another Gospel," shares her personal journey from contemporary Christian music artist to apologist, including a crisis of faith that nearly led her to agnosticism.
In this conversation, Childers and Cornerstone University President Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño explore the philosophical roots of deconstruction, the dangers of redefining sin, and the importance of Biblical sexuality as part of Cornerstone's Christ & Culture Chapel Week. They also discuss the state of contemporary Christian music, the rise of mysticism and the occult in churches, the impact of affluence on faith, and what true revival and renewal look like according to Scripture.
Whether you are a college student navigating questions about faith, a parent concerned about cultural trends, or a church leader seeking clarity on progressive Christianity, this episode offers biblical wisdom and practical guidance for discerning truth in an age of deconstruction.
27 Oct 2026
Revolution, Faith & America's Christian Founding Ep. 31 Feat. Eric Metaxas
Eric Metaxas, a Distinguished President's Fellow at Cornerstone University and the New York Times bestselling author of "Bonhoeffer" and his latest book "Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World," joins the Wisdom & Influence podcast to discuss the Christian roots of America's founding.
In this episode, Metaxas unpacks his journey of researching and writing "Revolution" — a sweeping account of the American Revolution written for America's 250th anniversary. He shares how the principles of liberty, self-government and freedom of conscience grew directly out of the Reformation and Biblical faith, not secular Enlightenment philosophy.
Metaxas and host President Gerson Moreno-Riaño explore the lives of key founding figures including George Washington, John Adams, Samuel Adams and Dr. Joseph Warren, and discuss what it means to be a good citizen in light of America's Christian heritage. They also examine the role of Christian higher education, the need for revival and action among believers today, and how Metaxas' faith guided him through the daunting process of telling the story of America's birth.
Eric Metaxas is the founder of Socrates in the City, host of "The Eric Metaxas Show" syndicated on 300 radio outlets nationwide and television on TBN, and author of multiple New York Times bestsellers.
13 Oct 2026
Putting Children First Ep. 30 Feat. Katy Faust
On this episode of Cornerstone University’s Wisdom and Influence podcast, host Gerson Moreno-Riaño welcomes Katy Faust, founder and president of Them Before Us and editor of Pro-Child Politics, for a conversation on children’s rights and the cultural forces that threaten them. Faust argues that every child has a fundamental right to their biological mother and father, tracing how no-fault divorce, the redefinition of marriage, and reproductive technologies such as IVF and surrogacy have subordinated children’s needs to adult desires. The discussion also examines how the church and Christian institutions have often replaced a robust biblical worldview with a culture of sensitivity, leaving them ill-equipped to defend children against family breakdown and commodification. Drawing on sociology, firsthand stories from children of non-traditional households, and international child-rights frameworks, Faust contends that protecting children is both a universal human obligation and a distinctively Christian mandate. Listeners will gain a clearer understanding of how marriage, family structure, and reproductive ethics intersect — and why centering children’s rights is essential to a just society.
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