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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Jul 8, 2016 • 37min
Stop teaching students, start training them. Interview with J. Warner Wallace
J. Warner Wallace joins me this week to talk about how we should train students rather than teach them.
Jun 30, 2016 • 30min
Five reasons why teaching apologetics to students is critical today - Interview with Sean McDowell
Dr. Sean McDowell joined me and gave five reasons why teaching apologetics to students is so critical today.
Jun 25, 2016 • 10min
How can we spot bad explanations?
There are many different proposed explanations for the resurrection evidence other than Jesus rising from the dead. Do we need to worry that there are so many ways to explain the evidence? How can we spot bad explanations to help us discover the truth?
Jun 18, 2016 • 10min
What's the difference between making a judgment and being judgmental?
This week we look at the difference between making a judgment and being judgmental. What are the guidelines that differentiate the two?
Jun 10, 2016 • 13min
How does unforgiveness hurt me?
An interview with Rose Pauly, the author of Desperate Hope. She shares how unforgiveness can have negative affects on our lives both spiritually and physically.
Jun 4, 2016 • 11min
What makes Christianity unique?
A discussion about a conversation I had on a plane about the uniqueness of Christianity and that it is testable.
May 28, 2016 • 10min
How I Taught the Resurrection to High School Students
This episode is an explanation of how I taught the resurrection to my high school students.
May 22, 2016 • 11min
Does the church need apologetics? Part 2
What does it mean to love people? When people ask questions, do we know how to respond and walk through issues with them?
May 14, 2016 • 10min
Does the church need apologetics?
Our culture is changing. Does the church have a response? Are we able to think through critical issues and provide reasonable answers? The church needs to have a response and teach people to think clearly.
May 6, 2016 • 28min
Rock Harbor Fullerton Questions Class (Week 3 Part 2)
This is the third week of the Questions Class at Rock Harbor Fullerton. This week's topic was creation vs. evolution.
