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
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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?
Jun 12, 2021 • 1h 2min
Are Christians on the Right Side of History?
Worldviews have a major role in how we look at history, and using a term like "right/wrong side of history" is deeply flawed. Here's why.
Jun 5, 2021 • 54min
You know... God, Science, Religion, Current Events... | LIVE Q&A Call-In Show
You know... God, Science, Religion, Current Events... | LIVE Q&A Call-In Show by Ryan Pauly
May 29, 2021 • 1h 6min
Why Christians Are Leaving Their Faith (Dr. John Marriott)
Why Christians Are Leaving Their Faith (Dr. John Marriott) by Ryan Pauly
May 22, 2021 • 1h 8min
Christianity Cross-Examined (Kenneth Samples)
No longer are questioners satisfied with evidence that Christianity is true. They also want to know if it’s relevant and, most importantly . . . if it’s good.
In Christianity Cross-Examined, Kenneth R. Samples boldly steps into the courtroom where Christianity is on trial. Going beyond merely presenting a systematic case for the Christian faith, Samples dives into specific accusations against it, from the conventional (If God created everything, then who created God?) to the controversial (Why doesn’t the Bible condemn slavery?). Does Christianity stand up under cross-examination? You be the judge.
Professor Samples is a philosopher, theologian, and senior research scholar at Reasons to Believe, an organization that researches and communicates how the divinely inspired words of the Bible harmonize with reason and the facts of nature. He holds degrees in philosophy, social science, and an MA in theological studies. He is also the author of many numerous books listed below.
