Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Cultural Update: Canada's Online Harms Act; Compassionate Transfer in IVF; Toxic Masculinity

Jun 14, 2024

This podcast discusses Canada's Online Harms Act and its impact on free speech, IVF compassionate transfer, toxic masculinity's effect on boys, contraception ethics, and the age of the Earth debate among Christians. They also mention their upcoming book 'End the Stalemate' focusing on building bridges in a polarized culture.

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Canada's Online Harms Act raises concerns about free speech restrictions and political activism.

Compassionate Transfer in IVF addresses ethical dilemmas of excess embryos through medical procedures.

Toxic Masculinity impacts boys with gender disappointment, highlighting the need for human connections.

Insightful discussions on contraception ethics and age of the Earth debate in Christian marriages.

Deep dives

Contraception is a Form of Entertainment

Spending all disposable income on ourselves is not Christ's calling, spending some for entertainment is permissible. Giving importance to self-control and generosity is crucial for stewardship.

Intro

2min

Canada's Online Harms Act Controversy

8min

Ethical Dilemma of Leftover Embryos in IVF and Compassionate Transfer

17min

Impact of toxic masculinity on boys and the importance of emotional connection

22min

Exploring the Intersection of Science and Faith

3min

Exploring the teleological argument for the existence of God and stewardship in entertainment spending

4min

Discussion on Stewardship of Money and Building Relationships in a Polarized Society

4min

This week, Sean & Scott discuss:

Canada's Online Harms Act: Potentially draconian free speech restrictions and the debate on its implications for political activism and public discourse.
Compassionate Transfer in IVF: Addressing the moral dilemma of excess embryos through a controversial medical procedure aimed at unsuccessful pregnancies.
Toxic Masculinity and Boys: Exploring the cultural impact of toxic masculinity on boys, including gender disappointment and the need for meaningful human connections.
Listener Questions: Insightful discussions on the ethical considerations of contraception in Christian marriages and the age of the Earth debate among Christians.
Upcoming Book: Sean McDowell and Tim Muehlhoff's new book, "End the Stalemate," focusing on building bridges and understanding in a polarized culture.

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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.

Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically.
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To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

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