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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Dec 27, 2020 • 1h 4min
Intelligent or Not-So-Intelligent Designer?
Why is the universe just right for life? One popular explanation is the multiverse theory. Another is an intelligent designer. Ryan reviews Paul Davies's book, "The Goldilocks Enigma," where he explores the science behind these theories and their philosophical implications.
Dr. Paul Davies is an internationally acclaimed physicist and cosmologist and the director of Beyond, a research institute at Arizona State University.
Dec 21, 2020 • 31min
3 Thoughts on Christian Cultural Engagement | Call-In Q&A
I want to take this time to respond to your questions and hear how you have been impacted by this channel in 2020.
Dec 12, 2020 • 1h 7min
How to Overcome Fear in a Chaotic World (Rose Pauly)
We often hear that we need to let go of what we can't control, but where am I letting it go to? What do I trust in if there is no God? The Christian worldview, with God at the center, is the key component to addressing toxic fear.
Rose Pauly is a breast diagnostic nurse, helping women navigate through the fear of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. She also served as a pastor for 14 years and received her Master of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. She is the author of "Desperate Hope," a book that brings hope to anyone in the grip of addiction, pornography, or despair, and help for victims, the fearful, and the traumatized—anyone desperate for hope. Rose's past experience includes pastoral counseling and mentoring in areas of abuse, trauma, and addiction.
Dec 5, 2020 • 1h 1min
Should we call people in power bad names? Jesus did! | Q&A
Should we call people in power bad names? Jesus did! | Q&A by Ryan Pauly
Nov 28, 2020 • 1h 11min
Practical Tips for Better Devotions (with Sean Arviso)
Have you struggled to have a consistent and productive devotional time? Have you found it difficult to study the Bible and live like Jesus?
My guest, Sean Arviso, joins the show to look at his book, "Challenge Through the Book of Genesis," and give practical steps to improve your quiet time with God.
Nov 20, 2020 • 1h 4min
The False Gospel of Progressive Christianity (with Alisa Childers)
Alisa Childers and I evaluate a core component of progressive Christianity called "deconstruction," the process of re-thinking everything you've been taught or believed about God and Jesus. Our goal is to highlight the true gospel of Jesus Christ so that Christians end up building a stronger faith.
Here is the problem. Progressive Christianity is not simply another gospel. It is a false gospel.
Nov 12, 2020 • 33min
Bonus Episode with John Lennox: Does Christianity hold up in a scientific world?
John Lennox, an Emeritus professor of mathematics at Oxford and a prominent speaker on faith and science, dives into the intricate relationship between Christianity and modern science. He challenges the notion that faith lacks intellectual rigor, showcasing early scientists who were believers. The discussion highlights how miracles can coexist with scientific laws and argues for recognizing both scientific and personal-agent explanations. Lennox also reflects on how the Big Bang theory can harmonize with biblical creation, advocating for a transformative dialogue between belief and scientific inquiry.
Nov 6, 2020 • 1h 2min
A Christian Scientist Explains Climate Change (with Dr. Hugh Ross)
Climate change is often viewed as a heated political topic. However, some may be surprised to learn that scientists have been talking about the topic for well over a century! This discussion with Dr. Hugh Ross will not only look at Earth's current climate but also at the planet's captivating climate history. He will explain why it is that we have extreme climate stability and how that is evidence for a designer.
Oct 31, 2020 • 1h 12min
Has neuroscience disproven the soul? (with Dr. Mihretu Guta)
Some of the more popular objections against the soul, consciousness, the mind, and free will come from neuroscience. Studies done on the brain seem to suggest that our thoughts and choices are determined by brain chemistry. This, if true, would create serious problems for free will and the Christian view of the soul. However, does the evidence from neuroscience really lead to this conclusion?
Dr. Mihretu Guta (Ph.D. in Philosophy at Durham University, UK) is a professor of Philosophy at Biola University and Azusa Pacific University. His specialties include the philosophy of cognitive neuroscience and the philosophy of quantum physics. He joined the show to help us understand what neuroscience really says about the existence (or non-existence) of the soul.
Oct 22, 2020 • 1h
What counts as evidence for God? (with J. Warner Wallace)
Cold-case homicide detective, J. Warner Wallace, will be joining the show to discuss the nature of evidence, evidence for God, and the difference between belief that God exists and belief in God. Come join our conversation and bring your challenging questions about the evidence for Christianity!
