Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture
A weekly podcast that offers Christian perspectives on some of the most significant issues facing today's church and culture. In each episode, hosts Scott Rae and Sean McDowell — professors at Biola University's Talbot School of Theology — draw upon biblical wisdom and insights from guest experts as they explore how Christians can thoughtfully and faithfully engage with cultural trends and current events.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 516
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Darwinian Racism (with Richard Weikart)
What exactly is the connection between Darwinian evolutionary theory and what is often called “social Darwinism” that emerged out of it—that includes eugenics and race based selection and preferences…
The Revolutionary Disciple (with Jim Putman)
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus today? What unique challenges do Christians face in our present culture and how can we grow in our faith in our present moment? In this interview, Sean and…
Is the Gospel Inclusive?
Is the gospel really inclusive for all people? What does the Bible really say about LGBTQ relationships?
In this discussion, which can also be watched on Biola's YouTube channel, Sean and Scott dis…
Becoming Whole: Poverty and the "American Dream" (with Brian Fikkert)
Many people consider the "American Dream" to be the goal of someone trying to get out of poverty. Both in the US and around the world, we have found that simply having more material goods doesn't nec…
Economics and the Image of God (with Brian Fikkert)
Economics touches virtually every aspect of our lives on this side of eternity. Not surprisingly, the Bible has a great deal to say about economic life. How we think about economic life from a Christ…
[BONUS] Is Roe vs. Wade Gone? Sean and Scott Discuss the Leaked Ruling
Roe vs. Wade (1973) was one of the most consequential Supreme Court rulings in America history, allowing abortion in all 50 states. It appears that the Supreme Court is overturning this case. A rough…
Scripture and Gender (with Erik Thoennes)
This podcast episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvSlsNMJkB4
Biblically speaking, is our biological sex an essential part of our ident…
The Story Behind the Think Biblically Podcast
Have you ever wondered how this podcast got started? How do Scott and Sean pick guests and topics? What's the future of this podcast? In this unique episode, Scott and Sean offer a "behind the scenes…
Headwinds and Tailwinds: Leading a Christian University in Today's Culture (with Barry Corey)
Join Scott and Sean as they interview Biola's President, Dr. Barry Corey about leading a Christian university in these challenging times. You'll enjoy this encouraging and challenging time with Dr. C…
Atheism on Trial (with Mark Lanier)
How would atheism fare if it were put on trial? Leading trial Lawyer Mark Lanier believes the evidence undermines atheism and points firmly to the existence of God. In this interview, Sean and Scott …
The Loneliness Epidemic (with Susan Mettes)
Coming out of COVID, with gatherings restricted, there is a renewed emphasis on loneliness in the culture at large. As Susan Mettes reports in her new book, The Loneliness Epidemic, many of these tre…
Eyes to See God's Common Grace (with Tim Muehlhoff)
Where is God when tragedy hits? Is it possible that God is at work in the world in ways we often miss? By explaining God's "common grace," Dr. Tim Muehlhoff suggests that God may be revealing himself…
Behind the Scenes at The Chosen (with Doug Huffman)
The Chosen TV series is a compelling look at the lives of Christ and his disciples. Talbot's own Dr. Doug Huffman is one of the 3 script consultants to the show. Join Scott and Sean as they talk with…
[Bonus] The Argument for God from Music (with Gavin Ortlund)
This is Part II of our session with Gavin Ortlund from his new book, Why God Makes Sense in a World that Doesn't: The Beauty of Christian Theism, that focuses on a specific aspect of why theism is th…
Why God Makes Sense (with Gavin Ortlund)
Is Christian theism really believable? Does God make sense amidst our world that often doesn't? In this interview, Sean and Scott talk with author Gavin Ortlund about his latest book. Dr. Ortlund arg…
Godly Jealousy (with Erik Thoennes)
How can a loving God be jealous, as the Bible describes? Is God envious? In this interview, Sean and Scott talk with Erik Thoennes about the proper understanding of God's jealousy. According to Dr. T…
Jesus and John Wayne (Book Review)
This episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0hzJ0yGlHU
The book Jesus and John Wayne has been the topic of immense discussion over the p…
Beyond Racial Division, Part 2 (with George Yancey)
Rejecting both the notion of colorblindness and antiracism, Baylor University sociologist George Yancey outlines a path to genuine racial reconciliation. He provides a way forward that includes colla…
Beyond Racial Division, Part 1 (with George Yancey)
Rejecting both the notion of colorblindness and antiracism, Baylor University sociologist George Yancey outlines a path to genuine racial reconciliation. He provides a way forward that includes colla…
Toxic Church Cultures and How to Fix Them (with Scot McKnight)
In his new book, written with his daughter, NT scholar Scot McKnight takes on the subject of toxic church cultures-how to diagnose them and how to fix them. Their book, A Church Called Tov, outlines …