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 teacher, missionary, and apologist. He is the Founder and President of Think Well, the Director of Immersive Experiences at MAVEN, and an Adjunct Professor of Theology and Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. His work creating online content, teaching, and speaking around the country focuses on equipping Christians to confidently and compassionately engage some of the most difficult cultural issues with a biblical worldview. Ryan holds a B.A. in Theology and Youth Leadership from Vanguard University, an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and is a doctoral candidate in Practical Theology at Talbot School of Theology. His dissertation looks at apathy among Christian students and how the church can instill a passionate and lasting faith.
Ryan Pauly has been working with students for over a decade as a teacher, missionary, and apologist. He is the Founder and President of Think Well, the Director of Immersive Experiences at MAVEN, and an Adjunct Professor of Theology and Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. His work creating online content, teaching, and speaking around the country focuses on equipping Christians to confidently and compassionately engage some of the most difficult cultural issues with a biblical worldview. Ryan holds a B.A. in Theology and Youth Leadership from Vanguard University, an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and is a doctoral candidate in Practical Theology at Talbot School of Theology. His dissertation looks at apathy among Christian students and how the church can instill a passionate and lasting faith.
Episodes
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Nov 8, 2019 • 30min
Can the Trinity be defended?
Is the Trinity logical? Is it biblical? How can I explain it without committing a heresy? This week's goal is to help you be able to accurately explain the Trinity, respond to objection, and show that it is both logical and biblical.
Oct 26, 2019 • 30min
Discussing Internal And External Evidence For The Bible's Reliability
Ryan begins by discussing YouTube comments by an atheist. He then goes over the authority of Scripture and defends it with the internal and external evidence for the Bible's reliability.
Oct 20, 2019 • 30min
I Don't Have Enough Faith To Be An Atheist with Dr. Frank Turek
Dr. Frank Turek, from CrossExamined.org, joined the show to discuss his work on college campuses, his books, and answer general apologetics questions.
Oct 10, 2019 • 30min
Is Something Wrong If It Hurts Someone?
Ryan answers two listener questions this week. First, does right and wrong depend on how it affects people? Second, does God go through extreme measures to save us?
Oct 1, 2019 • 30min
Unbelievable? Conversations with Justin Brierley
Justin Brierley, from the Unbelievable? Radio Show, joined me to discuss his show, the Unbelievable? Live conference in LA, the Big Conversations series, and his most memorable moments hosting debates between atheists and Christians over the past 14 years.
Sep 22, 2019 • 30min
Transhumanism Part 2 with Dr. Fazale Rana
I continued my discussion this week with Dr. Fazale Rana, a scholar at Reasons to Believe, on his new book, "Humans 2.0: Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism."
Sep 16, 2019 • 30min
A Christian Perspective on Transhumanism with Dr. Fazale Rana
Fazale Rana joined the show to discuss his new book, "Humans 2.0: Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism."
Sep 7, 2019 • 30min
Calvinism or Molinism? with Tim Stratton Part 3
This episode was a very unexpected part 3 with Tim Stratton. Enjoy this bonus episode with more questions about Calvinism and Molinism.
Aug 27, 2019 • 30min
What Is The Deconstruction Movement?
Ryan answers a question from Instagram explaining the deconstruction movement. This question came as a response to the recent Christian leaders either questioning or walking away from their faith.
Aug 19, 2019 • 30min
Responding to Christian Leaders Losing Their Faith
Joshua Harris and Marty Sampson have recently come out as either giving up their faith or questioning it. What should Christians think about it? Ryan discusses a few responses this week.
