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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.

Culture Christian Christianity Religion & Spirituality Church
Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
40 minutes
Episodes
516
Years Active
2017 - 2025
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Encountering the Holy Spirit (with Fred Sanders)

Encountering the Holy Spirit (with Fred Sanders)

Who is the Holy Spirit? How does the Holy Spirit work in our lives? What are some common misconceptions about the Holy Spirit and what are some vital truths to know to live in the power of the Spirit…

00:34:57  |   Tue 16 Apr 2024
Cultural Update: Solar Eclipse and Intelligent Design; Racial Bias in Hiring; Vatican on Gender

Cultural Update: Solar Eclipse and Intelligent Design; Racial Bias in Hiring; Vatican on Gender

Today, Scott and Sean discuss:

  • Solar Eclipses and Intelligent Design: Discussion on how solar eclipses demonstrate intelligent design, including the precise conditions necessary for a habitable planet…
00:51:43  |   Fri 12 Apr 2024
Is Free Will a Myth? (with Greg Ganssle)

Is Free Will a Myth? (with Greg Ganssle)

Are humans physical machines determined by the laws of chemistry and physics? Has science shown that free will is a myth? Sean and Scott invite Biola professor Greg Ganssle to discuss the recent book…

00:49:15  |   Tue 09 Apr 2024
Cultural Update: Dawkins is a Christian?; Social Costs of De-Churching; Spiritual Parenthood

Cultural Update: Dawkins is a Christian?; Social Costs of De-Churching; Spiritual Parenthood

This week, Sean and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss:

  • Richard Dawkins Identifies as a Cultural Christian: Dawkins expresses shock over Ramadan lights in the UK, highlighting his value for Christian h…
00:51:14  |   Fri 05 Apr 2024
Defending Life Courageously (with Treneé McGee)

Defending Life Courageously (with Treneé McGee)

What is it like to be a pro-life Democrat in a state legislature? How does it work to be pro-life in the African American community? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest, artist and s…

00:35:42  |   Tue 02 Apr 2024
Cultural Update: Political Realignment; Marriage and Well-Being; Smartphones and Gen Z's Mental Health

Cultural Update: Political Realignment; Marriage and Well-Being; Smartphones and Gen Z's Mental Health

This week, Sean McDowell and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss:

00:57:34  |   Fri 29 Mar 2024
Demystifying Evil (with Ingrid Faro)

Demystifying Evil (with Ingrid Faro)

How can Christians best respond to the reality of evil and suffering? What does it mean to trust God through our pain? Sean and Scott interview Ingrid Faro about her new book Demystifying Evil. She s…

00:31:45  |   Tue 26 Mar 2024
Cultural Update: Kanye's

Cultural Update: Kanye's "God of Me"; AI Resurrections; Florida's DEI Departures

This week, Sean and guest co-host Thaddeus Williams discuss:

00:53:15  |   Fri 22 Mar 2024
A Biblical View of Mental Health (with Chris Adams)

A Biblical View of Mental Health (with Chris Adams)

How does a Christian view of mental health compare and contrast with a secular perspective? Are we in a mental health crisis today? And how do we best love our family and friends who are suffering fr…

00:39:24  |   Tue 19 Mar 2024
Being God's Image (with Carmen Imes)

Being God's Image (with Carmen Imes)

What exactly does it mean to say that we are in the image of God? How should that idea impact how we view things like our identity, our work, sexuality, body image, disability and transgender issues?…

00:38:54  |   Tue 12 Mar 2024
The Legacy of Humanism

The Legacy of Humanism

What is Humanism? How significant is the Humanist worldview today? And how can Christians best love their Humanist neighbors? In this podcast and video, Sean and Scott discuss the recent book Humanly…

00:48:03  |   Tue 05 Mar 2024
Cultural Update: AI and Truth; Gender Dysphoria; Gen X and Diversity; Alabama Embryo Update; Listener Questions

Cultural Update: AI and Truth; Gender Dysphoria; Gen X and Diversity; Alabama Embryo Update; Listener Questions

This week, Scott & Sean discuss:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Truth: Discussion on how AI, through deep fakes and misinformation, challenges our ability to discern truth, potentially leading to an era …
00:48:55  |   Fri 01 Mar 2024
Decriminalizing Drug Possession — Seriously?? (with Christina Dent)

Decriminalizing Drug Possession — Seriously?? (with Christina Dent)

How should we view the war on drugs? Is it a failure and should we try something different? Or are drugs so dangerous that waging war on them is the only appropriate response? We’ll discuss these and…

00:33:13  |   Tue 27 Feb 2024
Cultural Update: AI's getting more human-like; Alabama ruling on embryos; Analyzing movies biblically

Cultural Update: AI's getting more human-like; Alabama ruling on embryos; Analyzing movies biblically

Today's topics:

00:49:38  |   Fri 23 Feb 2024
Social Justice Fallacies

Social Justice Fallacies

What is social justice and how does it compare and contrast with biblical justice? In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss the recent book by economist Thomas Sowell called Social Justice Fallacies. …

00:42:17  |   Tue 20 Feb 2024
Cultural Update: Our Thoughts on

Cultural Update: Our Thoughts on "He Gets Us" ads; Double Euthanasia; Is a soulmate a real thing?

Today, Scott & Sean discuss:

00:44:37  |   Fri 16 Feb 2024
A Light in the Darkness of Human Trafficking (with Eddie Byun)

A Light in the Darkness of Human Trafficking (with Eddie Byun)

What can and should we do about the evil of human trafficking? What is the church’s responsibility and what can the church do to help combat this worldwide phenomenon? We’ll discuss this with our gue…

00:44:38  |   Tue 13 Feb 2024
Cultural Update: Transgender Regrets; Anti-Semitic Sperm Donation; Understanding Evangelicalism; Is hunting wrong?

Cultural Update: Transgender Regrets; Anti-Semitic Sperm Donation; Understanding Evangelicalism; Is hunting wrong?

This week, Sean and Scott discuss:

00:39:01  |   Fri 09 Feb 2024
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