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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
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.
Aug 7, 2021 • 49min
Respond to Objections with Better Theology and Logic
Common objections against Christianity often don't accurately represent God or Christian views. The best defense against this is to know God better.
Jul 31, 2021 • 57min
What does it mean to be a lukewarm Christian? | LIVE Q&A Call-In Show
The July Q&A covered topics such as being a lukewarm Christian, picking up your cross and following Christ, evidence of Israelites in Egypt, the denial of the self, the kalam cosmological argument, Jesus as a recycled myth, and the understanding of morality.
Jul 17, 2021 • 1h 1min
Undersanding the Word Day in Genesis 1: My Response to a Critique of My Position
I recently had a conversation on the age of the Earth where referenced Joshua 10 in one of my points. A viewer named In His Image created a video responding to some of my points, and I wanted to take some time to address what he said.
Jul 10, 2021 • 60min
A Better Way to Handle Polarizing Topics (with Dr. Tim Muehlhoff)
In today's polarized world, Christians often have committed, biblical rationales for very different positions. How do we cultivate better understanding and compassion for those we disagree with?
Jul 3, 2021 • 1h 3min
A Guide to Discipling Students (Jeremy Bannister)
Our current discipleship model within the church isn't working. In fact, it may even be keeping families from producing mature Christian children.
Jun 25, 2021 • 59min
My Utah Trip and Other Apologetics Questions | LIVE Q&A Call-In Show
1:45 My MAVEN trip to Utah
3:43 Did you talk to any Mormons while in Utah? Yes, and here's who.
5:49 What was something that surprised you about the Mormons?
9:56 What was the Mormon temple like?
11:40 Did any Mormons change their mind?
15:01 What is the best way to witness at BYU with grace?
20:25 Upcoming interviews and speaking events
25:50 Will gay people go to heaven?
32:35 Does Ephesians 5.26 suggest that water baptism is required for salvation?
38:10 How do you explain Jude's apparent quote of the book of Enoch in verses 14-15?
42:50 How will the sorcery of Revelation 18.23 be manifested?
46:44 Interested in going on a MAVEN immersive experience? Link below
48:15 What happens to those who never hear the name of Jesus? Is it fair to send them to eternal hell?
Jun 19, 2021 • 1h 18min
Is Young Earth Creationism the Only View Consistent with Scripture? (with ApoloJedi)
Ryan Pauly and ApoloJedi discuss what the Bible says about creation, and how to best interpret Genesis 1. Does Scripture support a young earth or an old earth?
