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The speaker has planned to discuss three main components during the session:

James Dobson introduces the Truth Project, a new $2 million DVD series by Dr. Del Tackett, aimed at explaining scripture in an inspiring way.

He expresses excitement about this project, which has been in development for years, emphasizing its potential to transform participants by confronting them with biblical truths, drawing a parallel to Isaiah’s transformative encounter with God.

Del Tackett takes over from Dobson, praising him for his integrity and leadership at Focus on the Family.

Tackett frames the Truth Project as part of a larger cultural battle between truth and lies, originating from the moment of creation when everything was declared good by God.

Tackett describes the introduction of Satan, the "father of lies," who seeks to destroy God’s creation by promoting falsehoods.

He underscores the lack of awareness among modern Christians about Satan’s schemes, citing statistics from George Barna on the biblical worldview and belief in Satan.

Illustrates the real-world impacts of lies through examples like bulimia, pornography addiction, and the devaluation of motherhood.

Tackett emphasizes the need for a biblical worldview to counteract the pervasive lies in society.

Discusses the development of the Truth Project curriculum intended for small group settings to foster transformation through biblical education.

Notes that initially, the curriculum wasn’t available for general purchase but was distributed through trained small group hosts, although by 2005, one could order it from Focus on the Family.

The Truth Project is being rolled out through conferences to train potential small group leaders, with successful events already held in several cities, indicating positive reception and interest.

The segment ends with a mention of the conference in Seattle, suggesting ongoing efforts to expand the project’s reach through community engagement and training.

People from various locations like Florida, Canada, and Shanghai attended the Seattle conference.

The challenge given is for attendees to host a small group and pray for each participant by name, emphasizing a partnership with Focus on the Family.

Tackett recalls the journey of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery to the edge of the Promised Land, highlighting significant events like the Red Sea parting and manna from heaven as confirmations of God’s presence and power.

Describes how twelve spies were sent to Canaan, ten of whom returned with fear due to the giants in the land, while only two, Joshua and Caleb, advocated advancing with faith in God’s promise.

Discusses the contrasting perspectives between seeing challenges through human eyes versus through faith in God, emphasizing the importance of trust in God for success.

Tackett relates the story to current societal giants like judicial tyranny, moral decay, and terrorism, encouraging believers to view these challenges from God’s perspective, not their own.

Refers to historical figures like William Wilberforce as examples of faith overcoming societal giants.

Dobson concludes by encouraging engagement with the Truth Project, suggesting visiting their website for more information on hosting a group.

Expresses hope that the project will significantly impact the advancement of God’s kingdom.

The session shifts to discussing the goal of the Truth Project: not just to impart knowledge but to foster transformation through encountering God.

Tackett uses Isaiah’s vision from Isaiah 6 to illustrate transformation:

Encourages participants to not just gain knowledge but to become active in living out their faith, transforming themselves into agents of change in the world.

The session ends with an invitation to engage deeply with the material, aiming for personal and communal transformation through faith.