Thinking Christian: Clear Theology for a Confusing World

Is the church playing the wrong game? In this episode of Thinking Christian, James sits down with Alin Vrancila to discuss Religion's role in government. They discuss the challenge of maintaining a clear distinction between Church and state while continuing to engage politically.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

On this episode, James Spencer sits down with Dan Meers...the KC Wolf. Dan talks about his career with the Chiefs, their hopes for the Super Bowl, and, most importantly, his Christian faith. You can find out more about Dan and his story at danmeers.org. You can also purchase Dan's book Wolves Can't Fly. All proceeds from the sale of Dan's book go to charity. Wolves Can't Fly: KC Wolf: Faith, Family and Fur www.danmeers.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, James sits down with Alin Vrancila to discuss the recent results of the Iowa Caucus. They discuss how evangelicals might make their political decisions moving forward and offer insights about how to oder our loves as Christians.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, James Spencer is joined by Alin Vrancila to discuss Christian Nationalism. They continue to examine the Neighborly Faith survey on Christian Nationalism released in December 2023. Having grown up under communism in Romania, Alin brings a unique perspective on the connections between Church and state. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, James and his guest Alin Vrancila discuss the Neighborly Faith research on Christian Nationalism that came out in December of 2023. They focus on one of the statements with which those identified as Chrisitan Nationalist adherents strongly agreed. The statement concerns the federal government's role in instituting "Christian values." James and Alin discuss the implications of such a statement for the Church, for the meaning of the word "Christian," and highlight the difficulties of the statement for an orthodox understanding of the Bible and theology. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode of Thinking Christian, we kick off a series of talks on Christian Nationalism. Using the Neighborly Faith survey on Christian Nationalism as a jumping off point, we will be discussing the statements that those designated "adherents" of Christian Nationalism strongly agree with and disagree with. The goal is to situate the Church and state within an appropriate theological and biblical perspective.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode James interviews Greg Finke who leads Dwelling 1:14 (www.dwelling114..org). They discuss the incarnation, Jesus's mission, and the way that Christians can offer testimony about God and the gospel in the midst of a broken world.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode of Thinking Christian, guest host Maggie Hubbard continues her conversation with Pam Whitehead. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode of Thinking Christian, our guest host Maggie Hubbard begins the first part of her conversation with Pam Whitehead about her experience with abortion.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is a replay of a conversation between James Spencer and Maggie Hubbard  last year on the changes Canada made to its Medical Assistance in Dying policies.  As we think about the Sanctity of Human Life and the various ways we tend to neglect it, these sorts of policies are important.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.