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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Feb 29, 2020 • 1h 1min
Should Christians Believe In The Big Bang? with Dr. Jeff Zweerink
If the universe began to exist, then the implications are profound. Perhaps that’s why some insist it has existed forever.
Dr. Jeff Zweerink, an astrophysicist and senior research scholar at Reasons to Believe, will be joining the show to discuss these issues. In his new book, "Escaping the Beginning?", Jeff thoughtfully examines the most prevalent eternal-universe theories and shows why the best explanation is that our universe had a beginning.
Feb 17, 2020 • 59min
Defending the Resurrection and Near-Death Experiences with Dr. Gary Habermas
Dr. Gary Habermas joined the show to give evidence for the resurrection of Jesus and respond to objections. He also spent time giving evidence for near-death experiences.
Feb 9, 2020 • 30min
Is Claiming Truth Intolerant?
3 Ways Christians Should Respond to Claims of Intolerance
Feb 2, 2020 • 30min
Lessons on Revenge and Justice from Nahum
How much do you know about Nahum? If you are like most Christians, it probably isn't very much. Does Nahum have anything relevant to my life today? Yes, you might be surprised.
Jan 24, 2020 • 30min
Practical Tools to Guide You in this Digital Age with Brett Kunkle
This is part 2 of my conversation with Brett Kunkle, founder of MAVEN, on how to live well in our digital culture. This episode focuses on apps, screen time, and pursuing truth, goodness, and beauty in entertainment.
Jan 13, 2020 • 30min
Navigating a World of Screens with Brett Kunkle
Brett Kunkle, founder of MAVEN, joined the podcast to discuss how we can live well in a culture consumed by technology. What are some practical steps with should take and boundaries we should place with ourselves and our students?
Jan 7, 2020 • 30min
Will Machines Be Just Like Us?
This week is based on the new Netflix original, "The Age of A.I. - How far is too far?"
Dec 28, 2019 • 30min
The Christmas Story and Live Q&A
Ryan finishes 2019 by discussing often misunderstood aspects of the Christian story and taking live questions from listeners.
Dec 20, 2019 • 30min
Postmodernism and Gender Identity
When it comes to culture today, how do we actually define gender? How can an understanding of Postmodernism help us understand each side better? My goal today is to give that clearer understanding.
Nov 26, 2019 • 30min
Renewing the Christian Voice, Conscience, and Imagination in a Disenchanted World with Dr Paul Gould
Paul Gould joined the show a second week to discuss his new book, "Cultural Apologetics." This week focused on how Christians can respond in our current cultural moment.
