Merrill Matthews, Ph.D., was for 25 years a resident scholar with the Institute for Policy Innovation. He is a public policy analyst specializing in health care, entitlements and energy issues and is...

Charles is happily married to his wife Melanie and they are the proud parents of four children (Megan, Lance, Luke and Leah). He received his Bachelor of Music in 1982 from North Texas State Universit...

Charles is happily married to his wife Melanie and they are the proud parents of four children (Megan, Lance, Luke and Leah). He received his Bachelor of Music in 1982 from North Texas State University (now UNT) and his Master of Theology (1994) from Dallas Theological Seminary with an emphasis in Historical Theology. He presently serves as one of the Executive Pastors at Denton Bible Church where he wears a number of hats including, serving as Director of a Theological institute, coordinating and teaching in the DBC Young Guns Program (an intensive men’s discipleship program), and teaching an adult Sunday School class. He also enjoys regularly teaching through DBC’s Missions program in various parts of the world as well as leading tours to Israel (a total of 15 Tours at this time). His areas of special teaching interest include Apologetics & Christian Ethics, Creation and Evolution issues, and Christian Worldview. He has taught a three-year comprehensive multi-disciplinary worldview education program to High School aged students each year since 2008. His interest in these areas has opened up opportunities to participate in debates and panel discussions on College Campuses on the Creation and Evolution controversy as well as comparative religion and a variety of ethical issues.

Seth Troutt is the Teaching Pastor at Ironwood Church in the Phoenix metro area. He has been pastoring full-time since 2011.With a doctorate focused on digital technology, Generation Z, and gender ide...

Seth Troutt is the Teaching Pastor at Ironwood Church in the Phoenix metro area. He has been pastoring full-time since 2011.With a doctorate focused on digital technology, Generation Z, and gender identity, Seth provides biblical guidance both complex cultural issues and practical personal challenges. His writing explores the intersections of theology, technology, and culture.A passion for theology, philosophy, and faith, Seth aims to equip everyday Christians with the Biblical insights necessary to navigate chaotic waters with wisdom, courage, and faithfulness, ultimately demonstrating that the timeless Word of God speaks with authority and insight into the ever-changing challenges of contemporary life.Seth has been married to Taylor since 2013 and they live in Gilbert, Arizona. Together, Seth and Taylor have two children, Jay and Olivia. Their favorite brands are Traeger, Kirkland, Animal Pak, Apple, and CrossFit.Seth is an alumnus of Arizona State University, Phoenix Seminary, and Covenant Seminary.