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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Aug 16, 2018 • 29min
How To Have A Fruitful Dialogue With Mormons
Ryan recently got back from leading his first Maven Immersive Experience to Utah. He had a great time with a group of students and leaders from South Dakota for six days. They spent time at Temple Square, BYU, and other locations. In this show, Ryan goes over the MAVEN trip and share tips from four conversations he had with Mormons in Utah.
Jul 28, 2018 • 29min
What's the Worldview Behind the Question?
Ryan looks at cultural issues like evolution, abortion, marriage, creation, and the resurrection in order to show you how a worldview can change everything. Hopefully by asking the right questions you can help uncover the worldview bias.
Jul 20, 2018 • 29min
Listener Questions and the Question Behind Marriage
This week focuses on listener questions submitted in a recent Instagram poll.
1) How was Satan able to be in God's presence in the book of Job?
2) Who's the cute girl in the pic?
3) What has God taught you this past week?
4) Would you live internationally again given the chance?
Ryan then finishes the show by discussing a recent article on marriage and the main question you should focus on.
Jul 12, 2018 • 30min
Was there Death Before the Fall? Interview with Krista Bontrager
Krista Bontrager and I finished our discussion from last week on the global vs local flood. We then looked at whether or not there was death before the fall.
Jul 5, 2018 • 30min
Was the Biblical Flood Local or Global? Interview with Krista Bontrager
The universal or global flood view seems to be the most common view among Christians. However, it is possible to keep a high view of scripture and believe in a local flood. Krista Bontrager from Reasons to believe joined me this week to discuss how that is possible.
Jun 28, 2018 • 30min
Responding to Student Worldview Issues with Dr. Jeff Myers
Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, joined me to discuss the major issues facing students today and strategies to prepare our students for those challenges.
Jun 14, 2018 • 30min
Practical Strategies for Sharing the Good News with Mormons - Interview with Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson joined me for a second week to discuss his newest book that he co-edited with Sean McDowell titled "Sharing the Good News with Mormons." This podcast looks at a few of the 24 strategies mentioned in the book and responds to listener questions.
Jun 7, 2018 • 30min
What Does Mormonism Teach? Interview With Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson of the Mormonism Research Ministry (mrm.org) joined me to discuss the beliefs of the LDS church and his newest book. Eric co-edited "Sharing the Good News With Mormons" with Sean McDowell. In this show he goes over some of the basic beliefs of Mormonism that all Christians should understand.
May 26, 2018 • 29min
AB 2943: Will the Bible be banned? Interview with Neal Hardin
Neal Hardin joined me to discuss the very controversial bill that is before the California Senate. AB2943 is attempting to make sexual orientation change efforts an unlawful business practice. How should Christians respond?
Mar 25, 2018 • 12min
March For Our Lives: Cultural Beliefs And Worldview Conversations
Today, the March For Our Lives drew hundreds of thousands around the U.S. People were marching for human value and against gun violence. However, many don't realize the worldview assumptions behind this view any many other cultural beliefs. Listen as I discuss the positive worldview conversations we can have about four popular cultural beliefs and movements.
