In this episode, we challenge the idea that studying as a student (and throughout the rest of our lives) is a necessary evil. Rather, we discuss why study is to be embraced and how it plays an important role in forming us into Christ’s image as we increasingly learn to love God with our minds. My guest is Dr. Richard Smith, who has just written Such a Mind as This, a study of the role of thinking well in the Old Testament.

In this podcast we discuss:

The role the mind plays in our flourishing
What the Old Testament has to say about the role of thinking in spiritual formation
Why so many churches and ministries see the mind as the enemy of growth in Christ
How the shift in worship music can be harmful to our spiritual life
How the belief that deeper study is harmful to our spiritual life negatively affects students
Examples of students who have flourished by asking good questions and finding good answers

Resources mentioned during our conversation:

#63: Why Studying Hard is Good for Your Soul as Well as Your GPA