

Tim Muehlhoff
Senior director of Biola's Winsome Conviction Project and author/speaker focused on evangelism, cultural engagement, and cultivating compassionate, persuasive Christian witness.
Top 10 podcasts with Tim Muehlhoff
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May 13, 2025 • 59min
Is Empathy a Sin? (with Tim Muehlhoff)
Tim Muehlhoff, a communications professor at Biola University, dives into the role of empathy in today’s society, questioning if it’s being weaponized to sway Christian beliefs. The discussion tackles the balance between genuine compassion and accountability, especially towards offenders. Muehlhoff highlights the moral limits of empathy within biblical texts and critiques contemporary feminism, advocating for nuance. He emphasizes the need for empathy to coexist with truth in Christian communication, ensuring that compassion doesn’t compromise biblical values.

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Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 7min
Cancel Culture vs. Meaningful Conversations: Dr. Tim Muehlhoff
Listen to Dr. Tim Muehlhoff discuss navigating meaningful dialogues across differences, exploring the impact of cancel culture on church communities, fostering empathy in conversations, and the challenges of having constructive dialogues in today's polarized environment.

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Jul 23, 2024 • 58min
Christians and Preferred Pronouns: A Dialogue (with Tim Muehlhoff)
Communications professor Tim Muehlhoff and Sean discuss Christians using preferred pronouns. They explore common ground and disagreements on LGBTQ conversations, navigating tough Christian dialogues, disputable church issues like same-sex marriage, gender identity, and cultural sensitivity in biblical contexts. The dialogue focuses on building trust, respect, and understanding in discussing sensitive topics.

Dec 2, 2025 • 48min
Seeing Good in the World (with Tim Muehlhoff)
In this engaging discussion, Tim Muehlhoff, a seasoned speaker and senior director of Biola's Winsome Conviction Project, explores why Christians often overlook the goodness of creation. He advocates for embracing the world as God's home and treasures the beauty found in nature, art, and relationships. Tim challenges listeners to balance their recognition of both brokenness and goodness, encouraging gratitude and stewardship. Delight in creation while lovingly resisting its corruption is a key theme, offering a fresh perspective on faith and environmental engagement.

Sep 10, 2024 • 58min
Preferred Pronouns: A Christian Debate.
Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, a communications professor at Biola University, joins the conversation on the role of preferred pronouns in Christian communities. They debate whether using these pronouns reflects respect or undermines biblical teachings. The dialogue covers navigating relationships with the LGBTQ community, the importance of empathy in discussing gender identity, and the need for understanding amidst differing interpretations of scripture. They emphasize fostering respectful dialogue and the complexities of communication in culturally sensitive discussions.

Jul 29, 2025 • 1h 2min
Is Empathy a Sin? A Clarifying Debate
In this discussion with Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, a communications expert and professor at Biola, the focus is on the delicate nature of empathy within Christian faith. They debate the potential dangers of excessive empathy that may lead to compromising biblical truths. The talk navigates through issues of respectful dialogue on contentious topics, the balance between compassion and conviction, and explores the concept of 'toxic empathy.' Their insights aim to clarify how to maintain moral integrity while engaging empathically in today's polarized cultural landscape.

Aug 20, 2024 • 54min
The Key to Navigating Minefield Conversations (with Love and Truth)
Tim Muehlhoff, an expert in communication during polarized times, joins to discuss navigating difficult conversations with empathy and understanding. He shares insights from their book on moving past cancel culture to achieve meaningful dialogue. The discussion highlights the impact of social media on public discourse and the need for a balanced approach in political conversations. Muehlhoff emphasizes perspective-taking and emotional engagement as key strategies for bridging ideological divides, making way for constructive communication.

Jul 9, 2024 • 47min
Bridging Beliefs: A Dialogue Between Christian and Atheist Perspectives
Atheist journalist Adam Davidson and Tim Muehlhoff discuss cancel culture, perceptions of evangelicals, civil discourse, and the importance of dialogue between differing worldviews in a respectful and thoughtful manner.

Jun 18, 2024 • 54min
Navigating Minefield Conversations (with Tim Muehlhoff)
Tim Muehlhoff, Biola communications professor, discusses navigating minefield conversations and understanding defensive reactions. They explore empathy in difficult conversations, practical strategies for engaging with differing viewpoints, and the impact of the Winsome Conviction Project in fostering meaningful dialogues on faith and culture.

Aug 7, 2019 • 34min
Defending Your Marriage - The Leadership Roundtable Podcast w/ Dr. Conway Edwards (S1, Ep. 8)
Tim Muehlhoff, a communication professor at Biola University and author of 'Defending Your Marriage,' joins the discussion on navigating spiritual battles in relationships. He outlines five signs of a spiritual struggle affecting marriages and shares strategies for fortification against these challenges. Drawing from personal anecdotes and biblical teachings, he emphasizes the importance of community support and proactive communication. The conversation also highlights the need for open discussions within the church about the spiritual dimensions of marital conflict, especially in today's world.


