Think Well
Ryan Pauly
Training Christians to THINK WELL by curating conversations with Christian thinkers and giving a framework for engaging the culture with a biblical worldview.
Ryan Pauly has been working with students for over a decade as a high school teacher, missionary, and apologist. He is the Founder and President of Think Well, an organization focused on training Christians to engage the culture with a biblical worldview, and the Director of Immersive Experiences at MAVEN. Ryan holds a B.A. in theology and youth leadership from Vanguard University, an M.A. in Christian apologetics from Biola University, and is pursuing a doctorate in cultural engagement from Talbot School of Theology. Ryan lives in Southern California with his wife and two sons. He enjoys watching hockey, roasting coffee, and playing with his boys.
Ryan Pauly has been working with students for over a decade as a high school teacher, missionary, and apologist. He is the Founder and President of Think Well, an organization focused on training Christians to engage the culture with a biblical worldview, and the Director of Immersive Experiences at MAVEN. Ryan holds a B.A. in theology and youth leadership from Vanguard University, an M.A. in Christian apologetics from Biola University, and is pursuing a doctorate in cultural engagement from Talbot School of Theology. Ryan lives in Southern California with his wife and two sons. He enjoys watching hockey, roasting coffee, and playing with his boys.
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Nov 20, 2021 • 58min
God Called His Creation "very Good." How Was There Death?
Unlike what many claim, I don't think animal death before Adam and Eve sinned undermines Scripture nor compromises the gospel. Answering the question about animal death before the fall is necessary for those who hold to Old Earth Creationism. I hope this video helps you think through this issue by providing a biblical response.
Nov 4, 2021 • 56min
Sinful Thoughts, Abortion Laws, And More! | LIVE Q&A Call - In Show
Topics Covered
0:00 Introduction
3:54 What throughs about sin are okay and which are not?
14:29 Do abortion laws cause more harm than good?
25:52 Show actual evidence for God
33:41 Did the Council of Nicaea influence the New Testament canon?
41:11 Who decided what New Testament books had authority?
43:37 Apologists as missionaries of the local church
48:30 What is the difference between preaching and teaching, and how do you know the right time for each?
Oct 23, 2021 • 1h 1min
Has the Bible been translated correctly? (William D. Mounce)
Has the Bible been translated correctly? (William D. Mounce) by Ryan Pauly
Oct 15, 2021 • 59min
The Profound Differences Between Christianity & Islam (Dr. Andy Bannister)
Are Islam and Christianity essentially the same? Aren't they both part of the Abrahamic faiths? This conversation will help you approach the question "Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God?"
Dr. Andy Bannister is the Director of Solas, an Adjunct Research Fellow at the Arthur Jeffery Centre for the Study of Islam at Melbourne School of Theology and an Adjunct Faculty member at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. He is a Christian academic and public speaker with a PhD in Islamic Studies. He frequently speaks and teaches throughout the UK, Europe, Canada, and the USA. He is the author of several books, including "An Oral-Formulaic Study of the Qur'an," "Heroes: Five leaders from whose lives we can learn," and "the Atheist Who Didn't Exist: the dreadful consequences of bad arguments." He has also contributed to the multi-author volume "Healthy Faith and the Coronavirus Crisis: Thriving in the COVID-19 pandemic."
Oct 2, 2021 • 39min
The Mark of the Best, Vaccine, God's Character, and more! | LIVE Q&A Call-In Show
Topics Discussed
0:00 Introduction
2:06 Please compare and contrast ransom theory, christus victor, and penal substitutionary atonement.
3:55 Is the vaccine the mark of the beast?
11:41 Does your view of God come from experiences, feelings, or Scripture?
21:43 Is the behemoth in Job a dinosaur?
25:40 Why were the books of the Bible chosen?
Sep 25, 2021 • 1h 1min
The Bible says Jesus was real. What other proof exists? (J. Warner Wallace)
The Bible says Jesus was real. What other proof exists? (J. Warner Wallace) by Ryan Pauly
Sep 11, 2021 • 1h 10min
A Cumulative Case for the Reliability of the Gospels (Dr. Lydia McGrew)
There are many approaches that haven been taken to show the reliability of the gospels. One approach that is less common comes from showing the reliability based on undesigned coincidences. Dr. Lydia McGrew joined me this week to discuss the popular objections against the gospels and then an evaluation of the evidence for reliability such as undesigned coincidences.
Sep 4, 2021 • 59min
How can Christians reconcile a good God with evil?
How can Christians reconcile a good God with evil? by Ryan Pauly
Aug 28, 2021 • 57min
Aliens, God's Existence, the Trinity, and More! | LIVE Q&A Call-In Show
Questions Discussed
2:00 Upcoming Interviews
3:27 Do you think aliens exist?
11:16 How can we know God is the one true God?
21:58 How can we confirm the existence of God?
32:24 How can you prove the Trinity without the Bible?
33:40 A biblical case for the Trinity
39:05 Is believing in the Trinity essential to salvation?
42:39 Is faith a pathway to truth?
47:15 Why did Jesus celebrate the passover on Thursday instead of Friday?
Aug 21, 2021 • 1h 2min
Witnessing to Athletes with NFL Chaplain Reza Zadeh
What spiritual challenges do young, wealthy, superstars face? How can we reach athletes with the message of Christ?
Reza Zadeh grew up a Muslim but met Jesus through Athletes in Action (AIA) while playing football at Colorado State University. Reza pastored in Northern Colorado for 11 years before leaving to join AIA staff in 2015. He lead ministry on 3 college campuses before exclusively working with the Dever Broncos (5 seasons) and preaching around the country.
