Rebecca McLaughlin, an author and apologist, tackles misconceptions about the Bible's stance on homosexual behavior. She discusses how cultural contexts affect interpretations of scripture and emphasizes the need for deep biblical literacy. The conversation explores the evolution of language around sexuality in the Bible and advocates for a wider understanding of love, including platonic relationships. McLaughlin also underscores the importance of empathy in navigating discussions about faith and sexuality, sharing insights from her recent work.

Travel sports, stranger danger, busybody neighbors, housing prices, helicopter parenting, workism and more have conspired to make raising kids harder than it needs to be. Shane welcomes Tim Carney, author of Family Unfriendly, to explain where we went wrong and what a pro-family culture looks like. ________________ Show Notes: Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be by Tim Carney Related Episodes: What Are Children For? | Shane Morris What the Sexual Revolution Stole from Children | Katy Faust You (Probably) Won’t Change the World in Your Twenties | Nathan Rittenhouse Follow Upstream on social media Instagram: Upstream_cc Facebook: Upstream with Shane Morris

Pastor and author Sam Allberry joins to discuss the profound concept of being 'in Christ'. Topics include the difference between being 'in Christ' and merely identifying as a Christian, the union with Christ explained through an airplane metaphor, the impact of ancestors' decisions on present life, clarifying objections to union with Christ, the significance of actively coming to Him for vital union, and the intersection of faith and sexuality in the concept of 'gay Christianity'.

Christians have long taught that God’s existence and power are evident in the world He has made. Yet secular, materialistic science says the universe looks exactly as we would expect if God didn’t exist. Shane welcomes philosopher of science Dr. Stephen Meyer in this interview from the 2023 Colson Center National Conference to explain why “the God hypothesis” is making a comeback. *This episode originally aired on June 6, 2023.

Expert in AI, John Lennox, discusses the blurred lines between humans and machines, ethical concerns like bias in algorithms, contrasting dystopian and positive potentials of AI, exploring Orwell and Huxley's perspectives on technology, and the implications of AI on humanity.

Forty years ago, Anglican theologian Oliver O’Donovan published a prophetic critique of reproductive technologies, arguing that humans should be begotten, not made. This week, Shane welcomes Baylor professor and theology of the body expert Matthew Lee Anderson to introduce us to O’Donovan’s argument using an updated second edition of O'Donovan's book Begotten or Made?

Shane welcomes Ross Inman, Author of 'Christian Philosophy as a Way of Life,' to discuss the relevance of philosophy for Christians. They explore the transformative power of wonder, the pursuit of truth and meaning, reclaiming philosophy for Christ, and the therapeutic role of philosophical contemplation in guiding individuals towards divine purpose.

Chris Castaldo, co-author of 'Why Do Protestants Convert?', discusses why evangelicals join the Catholic Church. Topics include exploring motivations behind evangelical to Catholic conversion, evolution of Calvary Chapel, doctrine development in Catholicism, appeal of authority and stability in tradition, dynamics of conversion in Christian faith, and misconceptions on salvation and grace between Protestants and Catholics.

Evangelicals are often suspicious of the environmental movement because of its fatalism and worship of the earth. But what if Christianity is the best foundation for environmental stewardship? Shane welcomes Dr. Andrew Spencer, author of Hope for God’s Creation. Andrew's book, Hope for God's Creation: Stewardship in an Age of Futility __________________ Get a copy of The Beginning and End of All Things: A Biblical Theology of Creation and New Creation at colsoncenter.org/upklinkresource.

Sociologist Brad Wilcox challenges the negative narrative around marriage, highlighting its success and happiness. He discusses the discrepancy between public and private attitudes towards marriage, societal pressures, and the importance of family bonds for individual fulfillment. The podcast delves into evolving perspectives on marriage, debunking myths and emphasizing the benefits of commitment and shared values in fostering successful relationships.