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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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.
Mar 10, 2018 • 13min
How Do We Understand Religious Freedom vs. Discrimination?
I think the religious freedom vs. discrimination debate can be discussed with clarity if we understand two or three main issues. Check out the podcast this week to hear how I help my students understand this issue.
Mar 3, 2018 • 21min
4 Tips To Better Train Your Students
Over my seven years of teaching I have learned that there is a lot more to teaching than simply presenting information. There are strategies that we can put into practice that help us to be more effective in the classroom. In this episode, I want to share some of those strategies with you in order to help you be more effective as you train your children, students, or even yourself.
Feb 26, 2018 • 18min
2nd Anniversary Podcast for Coffeehouse Questions
Today marks the 2nd anniversary for the Coffeehouse Questions podcast. What's happened over the last two years? I'm glad you asked. There have been many interviews conducted and even more issues discusses so that you are able to transform our culture for Christ. Thank you for a wonderful two years!
Feb 17, 2018 • 12min
Should we love God with our mind or our heart?
It is common to think that studying theology and apologetics will cause someone to develop an academic approach to their relationship with God. Because of this, some are afraid to learn more about God in order to maintain their emotional or relational connection with Him. Do we have to pick between these two? Listen here and find out!
Jan 25, 2018 • 32min
How can I start defending my faith? Interview with Dr. Craig Hazen
It is easy to think that the average person doesn't have a platform to start defending the Christian faith. You might be overwhelmed by the amount of information to learn and don't know where to start. Dr. Craig Hazen, the Director of the M.A. in Christian Apologetics at Biola, joined me to discuss how each person can turn the world upside down and stand up for Christianity.
Jan 16, 2018 • 37min
Why Does God Allow Evil? Interview with Dr. Clay Jones
Dr. Clay Jones, an Associate Professor of Christian Apologetics, joined me to discuss his new book, Why Does God Allow Evil?
What is evil? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why didn't God create a world with free creatures who always choose good? How does eternity relate to our suffering here? Listen and get answers to these questions and more!
Jan 9, 2018 • 12min
How Can We Understand The Sexual Confusion Of Our Culture?
The topic filling the airwaves more than anything else right now is the issue of sexual harassment. There have been allegations against both politicians and Hollywood elite. However, how can we understand the morality of this in a secular culture? What makes sexual harassment wrong? Listen and see how we can rethink sexual ethics and help others understand.
Dec 25, 2017 • 7min
Why Doesn't Everyone Believe In Jesus If He Came To Earth?
Ryan gives a short Christmas greeting and answers the question, "What could God do to make everyone believe in him?"
Nov 11, 2017 • 30min
Are Old Earth Creationists Ignorant Of Their Faith?
If you believe in an old earth, does that mean you also believe in evolution? Does this mean you are ignorant of your faith? Are you ignorant of science? This is what a recent reader of my blog suggested. In this podcast I discuss why I don't agree with his assessment of the Old Earth position.
