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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.

Christianity Religion & Spirituality Christian Church Culture
Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
39 minutes
Episodes
513
Years Active
2017 - 2025
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Cultural Update: Boomers vs. Younger Generations; Physician-Assisted Suicide in Canada; Sologamy

Cultural Update: Boomers vs. Younger Generations; Physician-Assisted Suicide in Canada; Sologamy

This week, Scott & Sean discuss:

01:04:10  |   Fri 06 Sep 2024
Whole Heart Finances (with Shane Enete)

Whole Heart Finances (with Shane Enete)

What does it mean to submit your finances to the Lordship of Christ? What does that involve on a daily basis? What does it mean to baptize your money and treat tracking your spending as a spiritual d…

00:38:25  |   Tue 03 Sep 2024
Cultural Update: Parental stress; Does Christian persecution exist in the US?; Selective moral outrage

Cultural Update: Parental stress; Does Christian persecution exist in the US?; Selective moral outrage

This week, Sean & Scott discuss:

01:02:20  |   Fri 30 Aug 2024
Unnatural Death (with Richard Weikart)

Unnatural Death (with Richard Weikart)

What can we learn from the history of euthanasia? What was the view of suicide and euthanasia in the ancient world of the Bible? How did the early church introduce a new ethic of life into that conte…

00:37:41  |   Tue 27 Aug 2024
Cultural Update: Western Civilization's Need for Christianity; Abortion as a Social Good; Designer Babies

Cultural Update: Western Civilization's Need for Christianity; Abortion as a Social Good; Designer Babies

This week, Scott & Sean discuss:

01:04:10  |   Fri 23 Aug 2024
Human Nature: A Vital Doctrine (with Katie McCoy)

Human Nature: A Vital Doctrine (with Katie McCoy)

Humanity is perhaps the most pressing doctrinal issue today. Katie McCoy, co-author of the new book Humanity, believes that a proper understanding of humanity has massive implications for science, se…

00:36:42  |   Tue 20 Aug 2024
AI and the Future of Porn (with Christopher Lind)

AI and the Future of Porn (with Christopher Lind)

How is AI transforming human sexuality? How will AI change the way people create and consume pornography? And is the church ready? We talk with businessman, AI specialist, and podcaster Christopher L…

00:36:00  |   Tue 13 Aug 2024
Why the Bible Began (with Mike Thigpen)

Why the Bible Began (with Mike Thigpen)

Usually we ask the question of how we got our Bible, but we rarely consider the question of why we got the Bible? Why did the various Biblical authors commit their contributions to writing and preser…

00:32:43  |   Tue 06 Aug 2024
Cultural Update: What Everyone Else Is Wrong About

Cultural Update: What Everyone Else Is Wrong About

We're back with our Friday Weekly Cultural Updates. This week, Scott and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss a series of recent New York Times opinion pieces, including: 

01:00:04  |   Fri 02 Aug 2024
While Time Remains

While Time Remains

What was it like for a teenage girl to escape from North Korea and make it to the US? How did she adjust to life in the US as compared to North Korea? How was her criticism of China received in the U…

00:37:47  |   Wed 31 Jul 2024
Christians and Preferred Pronouns: A Dialogue (with Tim Muehlhoff)

Christians and Preferred Pronouns: A Dialogue (with Tim Muehlhoff)

Should Christians use preferred pronouns? What is at stake in this question? How can Christians navigate relationships when people want them to use preferred pronouns? In this longer-than-usual podca…

00:57:43  |   Tue 23 Jul 2024
Saving Civilization with Marriage (with Brad Wilcox)

Saving Civilization with Marriage (with Brad Wilcox)

Why are healthy marriages so vital for a flourishing society? What factor best predicts a high-quality marriage? What are some of the most common myths people believe about marriage today and how can…

00:33:46  |   Tue 16 Jul 2024
Bridging Beliefs: A Dialogue Between Christian and Atheist Perspectives

Bridging Beliefs: A Dialogue Between Christian and Atheist Perspectives

This week, we have an excerpt of a recent event that Sean participated in with atheist journalist Adam Davidson. The two dialogued about their perspectives on issues like cancel culture, perceptions …

00:47:22  |   Tue 09 Jul 2024
12 Crucial Truths of Christianity

12 Crucial Truths of Christianity

What are the essential truths of the Christian faith? How do we know they are true, and how do we live them out in relationships? In this episode, Scott interviews Sean about his recent book 12 Cruci…

00:45:39  |   Tue 02 Jul 2024
Cultural Update: Pro-Life Momentum; Pronouns in Private Schools; Anti-Semitism on Campuses; Listener Questions

Cultural Update: Pro-Life Momentum; Pronouns in Private Schools; Anti-Semitism on Campuses; Listener Questions

This week, Scott & Sean discuss:

  • Current struggles and internal conflicts within the pro-life movement after the Dobbs decision
  • Implications of a New York bill that could impact private and religious s…
00:59:40  |   Fri 28 Jun 2024
Reclaiming the Historic Christian Faith (with Carl Trueman)

Reclaiming the Historic Christian Faith (with Carl Trueman)

Why is it so important that we reclaim the historic Christian faith in a culture dominated by individualism and identity politics?

Join Sean for an interview with Carl Trueman, as they discuss how be…

00:35:43  |   Wed 26 Jun 2024
Cultural Update: Ten Commandments in Schools; Title IX rules; Warning Labels for Social Media

Cultural Update: Ten Commandments in Schools; Title IX rules; Warning Labels for Social Media

This week, Sean and Scott discuss: 

00:58:14  |   Fri 21 Jun 2024
Navigating Minefield Conversations (with Tim Muehlhoff)

Navigating Minefield Conversations (with Tim Muehlhoff)

Why do conversations today so often descend into unhealthy arguments and cancellation? Is it possible to have meaningful, positive conversations on difficult topics with people who see the world diff…

00:54:11  |   Tue 18 Jun 2024
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