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
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.
May 15, 2021 • 1h 4min
Answering Your Questions | April LIVE Q&A Call-In Show
Topics include:
- Sinning without knowing, and repenting for those sins
- The repercussions for unrepentance
- Is changing gender like changing hair color?
- How can we know if we are living with inward sins?
- Helping a non-believer realize their need for Jesus
- God's command to kill people for worshiping false gods
- The divine council
- Jesus's contradictory commands to his disciples
Every last Friday of the month at 3 PM PT
Here are 3 ways to get your questions answered!
1) SOCIAL MEDIA: Visit the Instagram or Facebook links below and send me the question before we go live.
2) LIVE CHAT: Wait till we go live and put a "Q" at the beginning of your question in the live chat.
3) LIVE CALL-IN: Call into the show by texting your name and question to 714-989-6927. You will receive a link to join the conversation. You may text now to get your question in for the next show!
May 8, 2021 • 58min
Christian Apologetics Isn't Absurd or Irrational
A skeptic sent me his blog where he argued that skeptics shouldn't debate Christians regarding the evidence for the resurrection because Christians are hopelessly biased. Is this true? I will go through his blog and show where he has misunderstood the role of apologetics in Christianity.
May 1, 2021 • 1h 13min
How Christianity Provides TRUE Equality, Purpose, Meaning, and Joy (Michael Sherrard)
Christianity not only gives meaning and purpose to life, but it also provides the true joy that we deeply desire.
Michael Sherrard is senior pastor at Crosspoint Community Church and faculty member at Summit Ministries. He is the author of "Relational Apologetics" and a national speaker specializing in biblical worldview, ethics, and evangelism.
Apr 28, 2021 • 45min
[Bonus Episode] Challenging a Secular Approach to Morality
I have recently seen more and more post about morality being decided by looking at the consequences. There are good reasons not to adopt this approach to morality.
Apr 24, 2021 • 1h 4min
Christians Need To Avoid This Bias
Being able to recognize good vs bad bias will help you know the truth and confidently engage in fruitful conversations.
Apr 17, 2021 • 1h 11min
I Bet You Have Questions | March Live Call-In Show
Ryan answers questions ranging from corrupted churches, transgender pronouns, women deacons, keeping your cool when people make rude comments, what God thinks about gay people, sharing your faith with strangers, and more!
