Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

What is the state of religious freedom in the US? What about those who claim that religious freedom is sometime seen as code for bigotry and discrimination, inconsistent with some trends toward justi…

Topics of discussion this week:

• 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz’s Liberation – Reflecting on the horrors of the Holocaust, the importance of remembering history, and the moral lessons Auschwitz teaches …

What does it mean to have a healthy calling? Why are people who view their work as a calling more vulnerable to burnout? How do you know when your work has given way to idolatry? We’ll discuss these …

Scott is joined by Erik Thoennes to discuss: 

• Religious Elements in Presidential Inaugurations: A discussion on the profound religious traditions embedded in the U.S. presidential inauguration, highli…

How can Christians think biblically about TV and movies? What kinds of entertainment should Christians consume? And can Christians survive and thrive in Hollywood today? These are the kinds of questi…

This week, Scott & Sean discuss: 

• Biblical Perspective on Southern California Fires
  Exploring the theological implications of natural disasters, addressing questions about God's sovereignty and goodnes…

What does it mean to engage Jesus with our senses? What is an embodied approach to studying the life of Jesus as opposed to the way we normally read the gospel accounts? How could this change the way…

For the first week of the new year, Sean & Scott discuss:

• Update on the wildfires in Southern California.
• Atheist author argues that true Christianity is key to saving America.
• The California Senate rev…

What does it mean to say that we are body and soul both? Have the neurosciences done away with the soul? Are we little more than our physical stuff that is reducible to chemistry and physics? We’ll a…

What new challenges have emerged to the family in the past few years? How is the family doing today versus in the past? What biblical principles must Christians keep in mind when thinking about the f…

Jordan Peterson is one of the leading intellectuals of our day. He is a mega-selling author, psychologist, and popular influencer. In this discussion, Sean and Scott review his latest book We Who Wre…

Topics this week: 

• Veterans are increasingly exploring psychedelic treatments in Mexico for trauma and brain injuries, raising medical, ethical, and spiritual questions.
• Syrian Christians face uncertai…

Who was the "real" Bonhoeffer and why has he left such an enduring legacy? What can we learn from his life today? And is the new film about his life, Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin, accurate? In t…

This week, Sean & Scott discuss: 

• UK bans puberty blockers for children, citing insufficient evidence of safety and efficacy, sparking international comparisons and debate.
• OpenAI's new AI video genera…

The Barna Group has released a new alarming study about the extent and impact of pornography in the culture and the church. Some of the findings are truly eye-opening and disturbing. For example, 55%…

This week, Scott and Erik Thoennes discuss: 

• IVF Mix-Up Drama: A heartbreaking in vitro fertilization mix-up forces two families to navigate moral, emotional, and relational challenges.
• Assisted Suicid…

What makes Jesus so different than other religious leaders? How can you prove Christianity is true? How should we evaluate the claim that “Jesus changed my life.” We’ll answer these questions and muc…

With the Thanksgiving season upon us, we thought it fitting to do some theological and psychological reflection on gratitude. Join us for this stimulating conversation with Rosemead Professor Dr. Sta…

This week, live from the Evangelical Theological Society Conference in San Diego, Scott & Sean discuss: 

• West Virginia amends its constitution to ban physician-assisted suicide, sparking a larger disc…

Is it really true that no area of culture, politics or economics where we prioritize what is best for children? What are some of the biggest cultural lies about masculinity and femininity that impact…