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.
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Aug 11, 2019 • 30min
Mere Molinism in the Calvinist vs Arminian Debate with Tim Stratton
Tim Stratton from Free Thinking Ministries joined me for a second week to discuss the Calvinist vs Arminian debate. However, Tim presented the often forgotten third option, Molinism.
Aug 4, 2019 • 30min
The Impact of Apologetics and Theology On Youth Ministry with Tim Stratton
Tim Stratton joined the show to discuss his time in youth ministry, why he started teaching apologetics and theology, and how that transformed the way he works with students.
Jul 28, 2019 • 30min
The Prosperity Gospel and Biblical Promises: How should we understand them?
Ryan stumbled upon an Instagram account promoting the prosperity gospel. This episode responds to some of the prosperity gospel posts and how we should understand biblical promises.
Jul 21, 2019 • 30min
Are there Transgender People in the Bible?
A students wrote me on Instagram and said she had been challenged by a friend that there are transgender people in the Bible. Is this true? Who was transgender? How should we respond? Listen as I apply a common tactic to this issue as well as the issue of Jesus being a recycled pagan myth.
Jul 14, 2019 • 30min
Is it hateful to be exclusive?
It is common to hear that Christians are hateful for believing that Jesus is the only way? Why do Christians think they are right and everyone else is wrong? Well, this objection might be coming from a different understanding of truth. Listen as Ryan explains how we can understand and explain the exclusive nature of the Gospel.
Jul 7, 2019 • 30min
The Killing of the Canaanites: Genocide or Judgement? with Dr. Clay Jones
Dr. Clay Jones joined the show to discuss the killing of the Canaanites in the Old Testament. Specific objections were raised from comments on a recent YouTube video.
Jun 29, 2019 • 30min
Practical Tips in Doing Youth Apologetics on the TMC Podcast
This is part 2 of my conversation with Drew and David from the Tent Making Christianity Podcast. Listen in as we discuss the ways in which I do youth apologetics.
Jun 22, 2019 • 30min
The Start of Coffeehouse Questions on the TMC Podcast
Ryan was interviewed by Drew and David on the Tent Making Christianity Podcast. They discussed the start of Coffeehouse Questions and advice for beginner apologists.
Jun 8, 2019 • 30min
Important Theological Positions From Classic Christian Thinkers With Kenneth Samples
We might know what we believe and why we believe it, but we don't always know where those beliefs come from. Kenneth Samples joined me this week to discuss some of the important theological positions of classic Christian thinkers and how we are still influenced by them today.
Jun 1, 2019 • 30min
Church History And Classic Christian Thinkers with Kenneth Samples
Philosopher and Theologian Kenneth Samples joined me to discuss his new book, "Classic Christian Thinkers," and the importance of church history.
