Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture
384 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 20 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 921 ratingsA 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.
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Cultural Update: Shifts in Religious Identification; Persuasive AI; Rethinking Gender-Affirming Care; Listener Questions
April 19, 2024 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBThis week: Exploring Shifts in Religious Identification: Dive into the latest trends in religious affiliations in America. Discover why the religiously unaffiliated are the fastest growing group and how different faith groups are retaining their followers. The Power of AI in Persuasion: Uncover the surprising findings of a new study comparing the persuasiveness of AI to human argumentation. Learn how AI is shaping the way we think and the potential implications for the spread of informatio...
Encountering the Holy Spirit (with Fred Sanders)
April 16, 2024 13:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBWho 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? Sean and Scott speak with fellow Biola professor Fred Sanders about these questions and his new book The Holy Spirit: An Introduction. Fred Sanders (PhD, Graduate Theological Union) is a professor of theology at the Torrey Honors College at Biola University. Sanders is the author of multiple b...
Cultural Update: Solar Eclipse and Intelligent Design; Racial Bias in Hiring; Vatican on Gender
April 12, 2024 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBToday, 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 and the unique positioning that allows for the observation of solar eclipses. Racial Bias in Hiring: Insights from a study where researchers sent 80,000 fake resumes to gauge racial bias among large U.S. companies. The study found a 9.5% higher contact rate for presumed white applicants over ...
Is Free Will a Myth? (with Greg Ganssle)
April 09, 2024 13:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBAre 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 Determined by Robert Sapolsky. They discuss the nature of free will, respond to common arguments in favor of determinism, and talk about why this issue matters so much for human flourishing. Greg Ganssle (Ph.D. Syracuse University) is a professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biol...
Cultural Update: Dawkins is a Christian?; Social Costs of De-Churching; Spiritual Parenthood
April 05, 2024 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBThis 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 heritage despite his atheism. Debate on "Sex Assigned at Birth": An opinion piece in The New York Times challenging the terminology, emphasizing biological facts over socio-political agendas. Social Costs of De-Churching in America: An article in The Atlantic by an agnostic author explores the...
Defending Life Courageously (with Treneé McGee)
April 02, 2024 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBWhat 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 state representative Treneé McGee. This is a joint podcast with Think Biblically and the Winsome Conviction Project, both from Biola University. Scott represents the Think Biblically podcast and Rick Langer represents the Winsome Conviction podcast. Treneé McGee is an artist and Connecticut state...
Cultural Update: Political Realignment; Marriage and Well-Being; Smartphones and Gen Z's Mental Health
March 29, 2024 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBThis week, Sean McDowell and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss: Political Realignment and Identity Politics: A discussion based on a New York Times opinion piece by David French, exploring the potential shift in political alignment among voters of color towards the Republican party. The conversation delves into the implications of moving from identity-based divisions to idea-based disagreements, emphasizing the health of democracy when debates are centered on ideas rather than identity. Ma...
Demystifying Evil (with Ingrid Faro)
March 26, 2024 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBHow 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 shares some vulnerable and honest stories that can bring hope during suffering. Ingrid Faro (PhD, MDiv) is Affiliate Professor of Old Testament and Coordinator of the MA in Old Testament–Jerusalem University College Program. Ingrid is an author and international speaker on topics including decons...
Cultural Update: Kanye's "God of Me"; AI Resurrections; Florida's DEI Departures
March 22, 2024 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBThis week, Sean and guest co-host Thaddeus Williams discuss: Kanye West's Controversial Statements on Faith: Kanye West, now known as Ye, expressed disillusionment with Jesus in a recent interview, questioning the efficacy of prayer and Christian support. He controversially declared himself as "the God of me," sparking discussions on the nature of faith, idolatry, and self-sovereignty. Artificial Intelligence and Resurrection: Using artificial intelligence to "resurrect" the dead through ...
A Biblical View of Mental Health (with Chris Adams)
March 19, 2024 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBHow 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 from mental illness. In this video and podcast, Sean and Scott talk with Rosemead Professor Chris Adams about these questions and more. Dr. Adams shares about the new Flourishing in Ministry resource that helps pastors and churches address mental health. See www.flourishinginministry.org. Rev. Ch...
Cultural Update: China's Baby Bust; France Puts Abortion in Constitution; New Tech May Allow Embryo from Two Men
March 15, 2024 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBThis week, Scott Rae and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss: China's Baby Bust France Enshrines Abortion in Constitution Disturbing Leaks from WPATH New Tech May Allow Embryo from Two Men Listener Question: AI Pornography Listener Question: How will doctors leaving abortion banned states affect quality of medical care? Listener Question: Balancing the rights of adults to do drugs vs. the rights of children to be safe from drugs Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.e...
Being God's Image (with Carmen Imes)
March 12, 2024 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBWhat 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? We’ll talk about these and much more with our colleague Dr. Carmen Imes and her new book, Being God’s Image. Dr. Carmen Imes is Associate Professor Old Testament at Talbot. She brings a passion for helping students and other laypeople engage the Old Testament and discover its relevance for Ch...
Cultural Update: Christian Nationalism; OTC abortion pills; AI-generated deepfakes; Political divisiveness and friendship
March 08, 2024 14:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBThis week, Scott & Sean discuss: Four Ways of Looking at Christian Nationalism Over-the-counter abortion pills AI-generated deepfake nudes Political Divisiveness and Friendship Listener question: Should you politically advocate for all of your moral beliefs? Listener question: Are there moral differences between regulating drug use and regulating abortion? Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2024/cultural-update-christian-nationalism-otc...
The Legacy of Humanism
March 05, 2024 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBWhat 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 Possible, written by Sarah Bakewell, which covers 700 years of Humanist thought up to the present. Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2024/the-legacy-of-humanism. ========== Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from ...
Cultural Update: AI and Truth; Gender Dysphoria; Gen X and Diversity; Alabama Embryo Update; Listener Questions
March 01, 2024 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBThis 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 of distrust. Study on Gender Dysphoria: A Finnish study finding that gender dysphoria does not increase suicide risk and that gender-affirming care does not decrease it, challenging current narratives around transgender care. Gen X and Diversity: An analysis of generational perspectives on d...
Decriminalizing Drug Possession — Seriously?? (with Christina Dent)
February 27, 2024 14:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBHow 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 more with our guest Christina Dent around her new book, Curious: A Foster Mom's Discovery of an Unexpected Solution to Drugs and Addiction. Christina Dent is Founder & President of End It For Good, a nonprofit advocating approaches to drugs that prioritize life and the opportunity to thrive. R...
Cultural Update: AI's getting more human-like; Alabama ruling on embryos; Analyzing movies biblically
February 23, 2024 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBToday's topics: Amazon's New AI Model: Amazon's AI model showing emergent language abilities, sparking debates on AI's human-like intelligence. Alabama Supreme Court Ruling on Embryos: Examined the ruling that embryos are human beings, affecting the infertility industry. Justice Alito's Prediction on Religious Dissenters: Addressed how a prediction by Justice Alito regarding the treatment of religious dissenters to same-sex marriage has materialized. Analyzing Movies Biblically: Tips fo...
Social Justice Fallacies
February 20, 2024 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBWhat 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. According to Sowell, many things thought to be true today about justice efforts do not line up with the facts. As a result, many social justice efforts have had catastrophic consequences. Join Sean and Scott for a provocative discussion. You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel: ht...
Cultural Update: Our Thoughts on "He Gets Us" ads; Double Euthanasia; Is a soulmate a real thing?
February 16, 2024 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBToday, Scott & Sean discuss: Duo euthanasia of the former Dutch Prime Minister Dries van Agt and his wife, Eugenie, and its implications for the euthanasia movement. Critique of the soulmate model of romance, focusing on its sustainability and impact on marriages. The shooting at Joel Osteen's church in Houston, discussing various aspects including the shooter's background and the debate on gun control. The aftermath of the after school Satan clubs, highlighting the community's response....
A Light in the Darkness of Human Trafficking (with Eddie Byun)
February 13, 2024 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBWhat 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 guest, Talbot colleague Dr. Eddie Byun around his newly published and revised book on the subject — A Light In the Darkness. Read a transcript of this episode at https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2024/a-light-in-the-darkness-of-human-trafficking. ========== Think Biblically: Conversat...
Cultural Update: Transgender Regrets; Anti-Semitic Sperm Donation; Understanding Evangelicalism; Is hunting wrong?
February 09, 2024 14:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBThis week, Sean and Scott discuss: A New York Times opinion piece on transgender treatments and the emerging concerns and regrets from those who have undergone such procedures. A story of anti-Semitism in the context of sperm donation in Australia, where a couple rejected a Jewish sperm donor due to ethical concerns related to his identity. An Atlantic magazine article advocating for a more balanced view of the evangelical movement, highlighting the positive contributions alongside the cr...
"He Gets Us" at the Super Bowl (with Ed Stetzer)
February 06, 2024 14:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBStep into the captivating world of faith and advertising with Talbot Dean Ed Stetzer in this Think Biblically podcast episode. Explore the groundbreaking "He Gets Us" campaign, a visionary effort by Christian business leaders and marketing experts to reshape contemporary views of Jesus, fostering curiosity and dialogue among skeptics and believers alike. Stetzer delves into the campaign's strategic approach to reach a broader audience, its significant impact on engagement with the Bible an...
Cultural Update: After-school Satan clubs; Cops using DNA to predict a suspect's face; Listener questions
February 02, 2024 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBThis week, Scott & Sean discuss: After-school Satan clubs in South Orange County — has religious liberty gone too far? Ethical implications of law enforcement using DNA to predict suspects' facial features. A proposed bill in the Australia for voluntary assistance in dying (VAD) extending to children and people with dementia. Listener Question: Did homosexuality exist in biblical times? Listener Question: Attending worship services of other faiths Read a transcript of this episode at: ...
Do Animals Have Rights?
January 30, 2024 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBWhat does it mean to assert that animals have rights? Can Christians consume meat? How concerned should Christians be about the treatment of animals? In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss these questions, and many more, as they review the influential book by Princeton philosopher Peter Singer: Animal Liberation Now. Book mentioned by Scott: God, Humans, and Animals: An Invitation to Enlarge Our Moral Universe by Robert N. Wennberg. Read a transcript of this episode at https://www.biola....
Cultural Update: Legal responsibility for child's actions; "Post-Truth" Universities; Jordan Peterson; Pope on Surrogacy; Listener Questions
January 26, 2024 14:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBIn today's episode, Scott & special guest Rick Langer from Biola's Talbot School of Theology discuss these topics: Michigan School Shooting Case: Discussion on a case where parents were charged with involuntary manslaughter linked to their son's school shooting, highlighting the negligence in ignoring warning signs and the legal and moral responsibilities of parents and schools in such situations. Post-Truth American Universities: Analysis of a Gallup poll showing declining confidence in h...
The Case for Life (with Scott Klusendorf)
January 23, 2024 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBEven in the aftermath of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, making the case for life is just as important as before. How do we make the case for life in the current cultural moment we’re in? We’ll take up this critical question with our guest, Scott Klusendorf, around his new book, The Case for Life, the best single resource out there for engaging the abortion discussion. We hope you enjoy this timely episode, since Sanctity of Life Sunday was just this week. Scott Klusendorf is Founder and Pr...
Cultural Update: Polyamory, Lab Grown Eggs, Atheist Churches, and the Responsibility of Christian Voters
January 19, 2024 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBIn today's episode, Scott & Sean discuss these topics and articles: A recent issue of New York Magazine focused on the mainstreaming of polyamory. Potential advances in lab-grown human eggs. Church without God: How secular congregations fill a need for some nonreligious Americans New York Times Editorial Board piece on The Responsibility of Republican Voters. Listener Question: "Couple to Throuple" Dating Show Listener Question: Are Old Testament saints born again? Send your thoughts ...
A Compelling Vision of Friendship (with Rebecca McLaughlin)
January 16, 2024 14:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBWhy would an apologist write a book on friendship? What can we learn about friendship from the example and teachings of Jesus and Paul? How can we recover the lost art of friendship? In this interview, Sean and Scott talk with Rebecca McLaughlin about her new book No Greater Love: A Biblical Vision of Friendship. Rebecca McLaughlin holds a Ph.D. in Renaissance Literature from Cambridge University. Her first book Confronting Christianity was named book of the year by Christianity Today. She ...
Cultural Update: Kim Davis; Texas Abortion Law Enforcement; Balancing Head & Heart; Should churches be involved in politics?
January 12, 2024 14:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBIn addition to our regular weekly episodes, we're starting a new series where we discuss a few current cultural issues that are in the news — and also answer some listener questions. This week, we discuss: Kim Davis' legal fees Enforcement of Texas abortion law, particularly around children with birth complications Listener Question: Balancing the head & the heart Listener Question: Should churches be involved in politics? Let us know what you think by emailing [email protected]...
Who are the "Nones?" (with Ryan Burge)
January 08, 2024 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThe fastest growing “religious” group in the US is the “nones”, those with no religious affiliation. Who are these “nones” and what accounts for their religious disaffiliation over the last 30 years? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest, political scientist and pastor, Ryan Burge from his updated book called “The Nones.” Ryan Burge is an assistant professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University. He is the author of numerous books and journal articles and is a p...
Don’t Follow Your Heart?? (with Thaddeus Williams)
January 04, 2024 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBWhat is humanity’s oldest lie? And how is it freshly emerging to steal the hearts and minds of a new generation? Our guest today, Biola professor Thaddeus Williams, has a new book out called Don't Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the Ten Commandments of Self-Worship. Join Scott and Thaddeus as we dissect his “ten commandments” and talk about how to be a cultural heretic today. Thaddeus Williams is Associate Professor of Theology at Biola University and the author of several books and nume...
Developing Spiritual Street Smarts (with Greg Koukl)
December 28, 2023 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBEvil. Slavery. Contradictions in the Bible. How can we best answer the top objections to the Christianity? Greg Koukl has taught numerous people how to defend the Christian faith against the toughest questions. His earlier book, Tactics is a must-read book. In fact, we have Greg teach a full class for our Biola MA apologetics program on that book. He has a new book out called Street Smarts, in which he offers even further strategies for navigating spiritual conversations. Join Scott and Sean...
Two Months In — Update on the Israel-Hamas War (with Darrell Bock)
December 21, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBWe’re more than 2 months into the Israel-Hamas war? What has happened since the start of the war on October 7? What are some of the ways Christians are responding to this war? How should believers think about this war given that there are so many casualties of innocents on both sides? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest, Dr. Darrell Bock, Executive Director for Cultural Engagement at the Hendricks Center at Dallas Theological Seminary. Dr. Darrell Bock is Executive Director...
Cultural Update: Healthcare in Gaza; Ending anonymous sperm donations; Assisted suicide; and Listener Questions
December 15, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBWe're trying something different today! A new bonus series where we'll discuss a few current cultural issues that are in the news — and also answer some Q&A sent in by listeners. A brief programming note: Our regular weekly full-length episodes — where we do a deep dive on a topic or have an in-depth discussion with an author — aren't going anywhere! We'll still be releasing those weekly. This new series will be an additional episode in your podcast feeds each week, starting in the new year...
What is a Person? And Why It Matters (with JP Moreland)
December 07, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBWho counts as a person? The severely mentally challenged? The elderly person at the end of Alzheimer’s? The unborn? On what basis do we decide this critical question? How do we know that we have a soul? Hasn’t science decided that all of what the soul does actually occurs in the brain? Join Scott as he tackles these questions and more with our colleague and guest, JP Moreland, and co-author of a new book, The Substance of Consciousness. P Moreland is Distinguished Professor Philosoph...
Understanding the Generations (with Jean Twenge)
November 30, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBHow can we best understand and engage younger generations today? Our guest today, Dr. Jean Twenge, is a professor of psychology at SDSU and the author of Generations. She has been one of our go-to scholars on generational trends and has just released a 500-page book that traces generational changes from Silents (b. 1925-1945), Boomers, Xers, Millennials, Gen Z, and up to the newest generation emerging today (polars). Join Scott and Dr. Twenge as they discusses the research on Gen Z and what ...
The Great Dechurching (with Ryan Burge)
November 23, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBHow many people are really leaving the church today? Who are the people leaving and why are they “Dechurching”? According to our guest today, Dr. Ryan Burge, the shift away from religion is as large as the First and 2nd Great Awakenings combined, but in the opposite direction. Dr. Burge explains why this issue is so pressing today and how we can best respond. Ryan Burge is an assistant professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University. He is the author of numerous books and jour...
What is a Woman? (with Katie McCoy)
November 16, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBDuring the Senate Confirmation hearings of the latest Supreme Court Justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson was asked to define the term “woman.” Her answer reflected the confusion in the culture about gender. How would you define what a woman is? On what basis would you make that determination? How should we think about the number of minor children undergoing gender affirming treatments, and those who are de-transitioning? Join Scott as he discusses these questions and more with his guest Katie...
The Rise of Social Justice Ideology (with Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer)
November 09, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBWhere Are Critical Theory and the Social Justice Movement Taking Us? Sean shares a bonus episode on critical theory where its expression in fields such as critical race theory, critical pedagogy, and queer theory are having a profound impact on our culture. Contemporary critical theory’s ideas about race, class, gender, identity, and justice have dramatically shaped how people think, act, and view one another—in Christian and secular spheres alike. Authors Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer illumina...
How Did We Get the Bible We Have Today? (with Michael Kruger)
November 02, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBHow did we get the specific books of Bible that we hold in our hands today? Who decided and on what basis? How was the New Testament originally formed? How can we have confidence we have the right books today? These are just a few of the questions Scott discusses with our guest, Dr. Michael Kruger, one of the leading contemporary NT scholars who specializing in the formation of the NT canon. Dr. Michael Kruger is an internationally known New Testament scholar, President and Samuel C. Pa...
The Babylon Bee Guide to Gender (with Joel Berry)
October 26, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBHow should we think about what has come to be called “gender ideology?” How does gender ideology actually look a lot like a religion? What is the view of truth that underlies the gender ideology discussion? We’ll answer these questions and a lot more with our guest Joel Berry, co-author of The Babylon Bee Guide To Gender. Joel Berry is a writer for the Babylon Bee, a satire news site and author of several books including The Babylon Bee Guide to Wokeness and The Postmodern Pilgrim’s Pro...
An Agnostic Spends a Year with God
October 19, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBWhat would happen if an agnostic committed to thinking about God for a year? In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss the recent book "My Year with God," by Danish psychologist and Humanist of the Year Dr. Svend Brinkmann. They discuss positive takeaways from the book and some areas of disagreement about the intersection of science and faith, evidence for the soul, and how to go on a spiritual quest. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Read a transcript of this episode at https://www....
Special Episode: An Inside Look at the War In Israel
October 12, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBWhat on earth is going on in Israel this week? How is it affecting the Messianic Christians in Israel? What is being done to assist victims of the violence occuring there? There is new meaning today for the Psalmist's desire to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem." Join Scott as he discusses the war in Israel with Mitch Glaser, President of Chosen People Ministries. Dr. Mitch Glaser is President of Chosen People Ministries and was instrumental in launching the Charles Feinberg Center for Mess...
The (Remarkable) State of Jesus Research (with Craig Blomberg)
October 05, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBCan we actually discover the real Jesus? Could the disciples have remembered the teachings of Jesus when they wrote the Gospels decades later? Sean and Scott welcome Dr. Craig Blomberg, a leading New Testament scholar, to discuss how Jesus scholarship has developed over the past few decades and some remarkable new trends. Dr. Craig Blomberg is professor Emeritus of New Testament at Denver Seminary. He is the author or editor of over 20 books on the historical Jesus including Jesus the Purif...
The Porn Wars
September 28, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBWhat is the state of the current debate over the morality and legality of pornography? Is porn really harmful? Can pro-porn and anti-porn groups find common ground? In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss these questions and the recent book "The Pornography Wars" by sociologist Kelsy Burke. They also offer some practical advice for parents and church workers to help young people think biblically about sex and pornography. Read a transcript of this episode at https://www.biola.edu/blogs/thin...
Can the Criminal Justice System be Fixed? (with Matt Martens)
September 21, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBIs the criminal justice system in the US broken? If so, what would it take to fix it? Are there parts of the justice system that are actually unjust? Join Scott and Sean as they discuss these questions and more with attorney Matthew Martens around his new book Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal. Matthew Martens is a long time attorney, has seen both sides of the criminal justice system. He has worked both as a federal prosecutor (9 years) and as a criminal defense attorney (1...
Religious Freedom in a Polarized Culture (with Robert George)
September 14, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIs religious freedom the first and most fundamental freedom in a culture? Or is the claim for religious freedom simply code for various forms of bigotry? What is the state of free speech and the freedom to dissent on college campuses today. Join Scott as he discusses these questions and more with Princeton Professor Robert George. Robert George is McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. He has served as chairman of ...
Losing Our Religion??? (with Russell Moore)
September 07, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBWhat does it mean that we must "lose our religion" in order to regain the integrity of the gospel message? What must the church do to regain its faithfulness to the way of Jesus in our polarized culture. Join Scott and Sean as they discuss these questions and more with Russell Moore, Editor in Chief of Christianity Today, and one of the most insightful commentators on the intersection of Christian faith and contemporary culture. Russell Moore is Editor in Chief of Christianity Today and is ...
The Real Heroes of the Faith (with Johnnie Moore)
August 31, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBWhat is the condition of the global church in places where persecution is commonplace? What are the countries where this persecution is the worst? What are some of the stories of the heroic followers of Jesus that in the past and are currently enduring persecution for their faith? We’ll answer these question and more with our guest, Johnnie Moore, a former member of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom and author of the New Book of Christian Martyrs. Join Scott for this in...
How to Deconstruct Your Faith (with John Marriott)
August 24, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBWhat does it mean to say that someone is deconstructing their faith? Can that be a good thing, or is it the first step in someone eventually abandoning their faith? How do you help someone to re-examine their faith in a constructive way? Join us as Scott interviews his co-host Sean McDowell and his co-author Dr. John Marriott, of the new book, Set Adrift. Dr. John Marriott serves at Biola University as the Research and Program Coordinator for the Biola University Center for Christian Though...