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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Sep 16, 2016 • 15min
Is That Evidence For Evolution?
Ryan looks at some of the common pieces of evidence used to prove evolution and shows how it could also point to a common creator rather than a common ancestor.
Sep 9, 2016 • 14min
How Does Consciousness Point To God?
This week, Ryan responds to a question from Facebook on how to inoculate students rather than teach them, and then he looks at where consciousness comes from.
Sep 2, 2016 • 12min
Is Inoculation Better Than Isolation?
This week I discuss a recent debate between Ryan Bell and Sean McDowell that was hosted by Unbelievable? Live with Justin Brierley. One topic that came up in the discussion was that we are no longer able to isolate our youth from different worldviews. Instead, we should inoculate them.
Aug 25, 2016 • 12min
Is Jesus eternal? Responding To Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses
Is Jesus eternal or is he a created being? John 1:3 and Isaiah 44:24 help us see that Jesus cannot be a created being. Listen as I explain how these verses can only be understood in the context of Jesus being the eternal God.
I also respond to a Facebook question on how to reconcile 2 John 10-11 with inviting Mormons into your house for conversations.
Aug 16, 2016 • 14min
Is God unchangeable? Responding To Mormons
How do you respond when Mormons knock on your door? This week I look at the Mormon doctrine of God and give one response that is easy to remember so that you are prepared the next time you get that knock.
Aug 13, 2016 • 40min
Responding To Pro-Choice Arguments - Interview with Megan Almon
Megan Almon, speaker at the Life Training Institute, spent some time with me responding to pro-choice arguments. This episode (Part 2) covers many arguments including when life begins, when the fetus becomes valuable, health issues, and how to respond in the case of rape.
Aug 5, 2016 • 39min
Defending The Pro-Life Position - Interview With Megan Almon
Megan Almon, speaker at the Life Training Institute, explains how to make a case for the pro-life position using embryology and philosophy.
Jul 29, 2016 • 10min
Understand Objections From Within The Correct Worldview
This week will help you understand how to better respond to objections by evaluating each claim from within the worldview being questioned. I use a recent conversation I had on twitter as well as a discussion Greg Koukl had on a recent podcast.
Jul 23, 2016 • 11min
Are you communicating effectively?
Christians are called to be ambassadors of Jesus Christ. Part of this calling means we have to learn about the culture and the people that we are talking with. This means we need to possibly learn new vocabulary, use words that can be understood, and communicate effectively.
Jul 16, 2016 • 30min
Apologetics in the Local Church - Interview with Dan Britton
Dan Britton joined me to discuss how he incorporates apologetics into the local church.
