Video-Based Lessons
Biblical and cultural instruction from trusted voices, designed for small group discipleship.
Group Discussions
Discussion guides foster reflection, conversation, and transformation together.
Practical Application
Each lesson applies Scripture to real-world issues—family, work, politics, education, and more.
Trusted Instructors
Teaching from Dr. Joe Boot, Pastor Nate Wright, and Dr. Michael Thiessen—leaders in Christian worldview and cultural apologetics.
Included Sessions
Christ and the Cultural Crisis
This session establishes the supremacy of Christ over all creation and introduces the foundational truth that the gospel is cosmic in scope—not limited to personal salvation, but impacting every area of life. Participants will confront today’s cultural upheaval and discover how secular ideas have reshaped the church. Through Colossians 1, we learn that Christ holds all things together and is Lord over culture, law, politics, and education. True Christian faith requires recognizing this Lordship and resisting compromise.
The Gospel and Culture—Living Under Christ’s Lordship
Culture is not neutral—it’s religion externalized. This session explores how every culture reflects what its people worship. Participants learn to recognize how modern secular culture is shaped by humanism and autonomy, and how true worship must lead to true culture. Using biblical categories of structure and direction, we examine how Christians can redirect culture toward Christ by building families, churches, schools, and societies that glorify God. The gospel calls us not to escape culture but to reshape it under Christ’s Lordship.
Transforming Culture Through Courage
Faithful Christian living must move beyond belief into bold cultural obedience. This final session calls believers to confront sin and proclaim truth in public life, following the biblical examples of Moses, Daniel, and Paul. We examine the false idea that Christianity belongs only in private and recover the biblical vision of Christ’s authority over all nations. Christians are called to shape culture, challenge idols, and live as citizens of God’s Kingdom with courage and grace, knowing that all authority in heaven and on earth belongs to Christ.
Our Lecturers
Dr. Joe Boot
Christian apologist, author, and founder of the Ezra Institute.
Pastor Nate Wright
Ezra’s Canadian Director and Lead Pastor of Crossroads Bible Church.
Dr. Michael Thiessen
Each lesson applies Scripture to real-world issues—family, work, politics, education, and more.
Testimonials
God is Lord of all creation, and Foundations challenges believers to rise to our calling and take His Kingdom to all parts of creation that we touch.
Adrian W. Peel
Senior Pastor, Faith Sanctuary
I highly recommend any and everything that proceeds from Dr. Boots’ wealth of knowledge.
Luke Pierson
Discipleship Pastor/Elder, Apologia Church
What’s Included?
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Digital Access: 3 comprehensive video sessions for every group leader.
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Participant Workbooks: Order the exact quantity needed for your members.
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Leader’s Guides: Detailed guides featuring all session answers and discussion hints.
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Study Tools: Integrated Scripture memory and reflection prompts.
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Interactive Content: Group discussion questions and practical application exercises.
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Spiritual Rhythms: Weekly prayer and worship suggestions for every session.
Perfectly suited for small groups, Sunday school classes, or discipleship cohorts.
HOW TO USE THE CURRICULUM
6-WEEK COURSE (EXPANDED ENGAGEMENT)
Ideal for: Small groups, semester study, or church training class.
Format: One session per week, 60–75 minutes per session.
Strength: Allows more time for reflection, discussion, and gradual absorption.
Week 1 — The Cultural Crisis (Part 1)
- Walk through Preparation, Prayer, and Probing Questions together as a group (20 min).
- Watch the first half of Video 1: The Cultural Crisis. Pause at 13:06 (13 min).
- Reflect on the phrase “Jesus is Lord over all creation” by answering Discussion Questions 1–9 (30 min).
- Complete Live It Out This Week on your own at home.
Week 2 — The Cultural Crisis (Part 2)
- Walk through Preparation, Prayer, and Probing Questions together as a group (20 min).
- Watch the second half of Video 1: The Cultural Crisis. Start at 13:07 (16 min).
- Reflect on the difference between living with vertical accountability versus horizontal relativity by answering Discussion Questions 10–17 (30 min).
- Complete Live It Out This Week on your own at home.
Week 3 — The Religious Roots of Culture (Part 1)
- Walk through Preparation, Prayer, and Probing Questions together as a group (20 min).
- Watch the first half of Video 2: The Religious Roots of Culture. Pause at 13:23 (13 min).
- Reflect on the definition of culture as “religion externalized” by answering Discussion Questions 1–8 (30 min).
- Complete Live It Out This Week on your own at home.
Week 4 — The Religious Roots of Culture (Part 2)
- Walk through Preparation, Prayer, and Probing Questions together as a group (20 min).
- Watch the second half of Video 2: The Religious Roots of Culture. Start at 13:24 (16 min).
- Reflect on structure and direction by answering Discussion Questions 9–12 (15 min).
- Do the group exercise: Discussion Questions 13–14 (15 min).
- Complete Live It Out This Week on your own at home.
Week 5 — Transforming Culture for Christ (Part 1)
- Walk through Preparation, Prayer, and Probing Questions together as a group (20 min).
- Watch the first half of Video 3: Transforming Culture for Christ. Pause at 14:18 (14 min).
- Reflect on the calling to transform culture by answering Discussion Questions 1–4 (30 min).
- Complete Live It Out This Week on your own at home.
Week 6 — Transforming Culture for Christ (Part 2)
- Walk through Preparation, Prayer, and Probing Questions together as a group (20 min).
- Watch the second half of Video 3: Transforming Culture for Christ. Start at 14:19 (13 min).
- Reflect on structure and direction by answering Discussion Questions 5–10 (30 min).
- Complete Live It Out This Week on your own at home.
3-WEEK COURSE (INTENSIVE DIVE WITH FOCUSED SESSIONS)
Ideal for: Small groups, adult Sunday School, or discipleship cohorts
Format: One session per week, 90–120 minutes per session
Strength: Offers depth in a short time, great for a focused mini-series.
Week 1 — The Cultural Crisis
- Complete Preparation, Prayer, and Probing Questions on your own before the session.
- Watch Video 1: The Cultural Crisis (30 min).
- Engage in group discussion using Discussion Questions 1–17 (60 min).
- Complete Live It Out This Week individually at home.
Week 2 — The Religious Roots of Culture
- Complete Preparation, Prayer, and Probing Questions on your own before the session.
- Watch Video 2: The Religious Roots of Culture (30 min).
- Discuss together using Discussion Questions 1–7 (30 min).
- Do the group exercise: Discussion Questions 8–14 (20 min).
- Complete Live It Out This Week individually at home.
Week 3 — Transforming Culture for Christ
- Complete Preparation, Prayer, and Probing Questions on your own before the session.
- Watch Video 3: Transforming Culture for Christ (30 min).
- Engage in group discussion using Discussion Questions 1–10 (60 min).
- Complete Live It Out This Week individually at home.
WEEKEND INTENSIVE
Ideal for: Conferences, retreats, or leadership training.
Format: Weekend (Friday night + Saturday), 90–120 minutes per session.
Strength: Great for intensive immersion, high engagement, and group bonding.
Sample Schedule:
Session 1 — The Cultural Crisis (90 min) – Friday Night
- Complete Preparation, Prayer, and Probing Questions on your own before the session.
- Watch Video 1: The Cultural Crisis (30 min).
- Engage in group discussion using Discussion Questions 1–17 (60 min).
- Complete Live It Out This Week individually at home.
Session 2 — The Religious Roots of Culture (90 min) – Saturday Morning
- Complete Preparation, Prayer, and Probing Questions on your own before the session.
- Watch Video 2: The Religious Roots of Culture (30 min).
- Discuss together using Discussion Questions 1–7 (30 min).
- Do the group exercise: Discussion Questions 8–14 (20 min).
- Complete Live It Out This Week individually at home.
Lunch Break
Session 3 — The Supremacy of Christ Over Culture (90 min) Saturday Afternoon
- Complete Preparation, Prayer, and Probing Questions on your own before the session.
- Watch Video 3: Transforming Culture for Christ (30 min).
- Engage in group discussion using Discussion Questions 1–10 (60 min).
- Complete Live It Out This Week individually at home.
