Think Well

Are you prepared to effectively engage a culture that ridicules biblical truths and sees biblical morality as outdated and in need of being discarded? Can you defend your faith against the lies of our culture and live as a bold witness for the Lord? My conversation with Natasha Crain will help you see what it means to live counter-cultural as you form biblical beliefs, thoughts, and actions. Natasha Crain is a speaker, author, blogger, and podcaster who equips Christians to think more clearly about holding to a biblical worldview in an increasingly challenging secular culture. She has been featured on TV and radio shows across the US and Canada. She is the author of "Keeping Your Kids on God's Side," "Talking with Your Kids about God," and "Talking with Your Kids about Jesus." A former marketing executive and adjunct professor, Natasha lives in Southern California with her husband and 3 Children.

There are many different ways in which Christian parents try to encourage their children to live rightly. We may use the same strategies on ourselves when desiring to do what is right. Unfortunately, if we do not have the right motivation then our efforts are often in vain. Today's show combines insights from Ryan's research on a theology of the body with a sermon he recently preached on 2 Corinthians 8:9. Watch and discover the correct motivation for Christian living.

What challenges do Christian students face while studying science in high school and college? Is there academic freedom to study, research, or teach about the scientific debate over Darwinian evolution and intelligent design? Dr. Casey Luskin joins the show to make a case for intelligent design, help you navigate the challenges to being a Christian in a scientific field, and answer your science and faith questions related to intelligent design. Dr. Luskin is a scientist and an attorney. He holds a PhD in Geology from the University of Johannesburg and a law degree from the University of San Diego. He works as Associate Director of the Center for Science and is a California-licensed attorney, practicing primarily in the area of evolution-education in public schools and defending academic freedom for scientists who face discrimination because of their support for intelligent design. Dr. Luskin co-edited with William Dembski and Joseph Holden "The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith: Exploring the Ultimate Questions About Life and the Cosmos."

The cultural narrative is that masculinity is toxic and that evangelical Christian men are some of the worst offenders. Where did this idea come from? Is it supported by evidence? Today's conversation with Professor Nancy Pearcey will look at surprising new findings from sociology that challenge this secular script. Join us and see why authentically committed Christian men test out as the most loving and engaged husbands and fathers who have the lowest level of divorce and domestic violence of any group in America. Nancy Pearcey is a bestselling author and speaker. A former agnostic, she was hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual." Her work as appeared in the Washington Post, Washington Times, First Things, Human Events, American Thinker, Daily Caller, The Federalist, CNSNews, and Fox News. She has appeared on NPR, C-SPAN, and Fox & Friends. She is currently a professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. Pearcey's books have been translated into eighteen languages and include Total Truth, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, Love thy Body, and The Toxic War on Masculinity. Content Discussed: 0:00 Intro 1:33 What is the toxic war on masculinity? 4:18 How has the secular idea of masculinity developed? 7:53 How secularization played a role in creating a new script for masculinity 10:02 What are the two different scripts of masculinity being presented to men? 13:57 Is the war on masculinity only attacking the toxic types or masculinity itself? 17:30 What does the sociological research really say about evangelical Christian men? 21:45 You say Christin couples have the lowest level of divorce. I've heard Christians divorce at the same rate as non-religious couples. What does the research say? 25:37 What causes Christian fathers to be more intentional with their children than non-Christian fathers? 31:18 What advice would you give to fathers to invest in their sons? 36:53 What does it look like to have the father as the head of the family yet have equality between husband and wife? 42:03 How can the church help address abuse in Christian homes? 48:03 What's your advice for when Christians want to challenge the secular narrative of masculinity?

How should Christians live out their faith in the public square? What does it look like to have our faith influence the laws ways we vote? Does the recent Supreme Court decision with 303 Creative allow Christians to discriminate against gay people? Join the conversation as we Think Well about Christian political engagement. Ryan's Info Website: https://think-well.org/ Email Updates: http://eepurl.com/h77OcH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanpauly2 Instagram, Twitter, TikTok: @ryanpauly3 iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/coffeehouseque... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25zlBqf... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f3c... Speaking Requests: https://think-well.org/contact/ If you have received something of value from this ministry and want to give back, or if you want to partner in equipping the church for cultural engagement, would you prayerfully consider joining our financial support team? More information can be found here. https://think-well.org/donate/

Secularism seems to have taken over, but is there a change coming? Agnostic journalist Douglas Murray commented that a number of his intelligent friends had converted to Christianity in recent years. Justin Brierley (former host of Unbelievable? and current host of the Re-Enchanting Podcast) was seeing a similar trend among the secular thinkers he had interviewed on his show. Jordan Peterson, Tom Holland, Dave Rubin, and many others have found themselves surprised by the continuing resonance of the Christian faith. These stories, and more, are documented in Justin's new book, "The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers are Considering Christianity Again," which is set to release in September. Justin joins the show to discuss his work and "persuade you that the reason so many people are attesting again to the fact that Christianity works is because it really is true."

What is the moral argument for God's existence? How does it lead to belief in God? How does it apply to moral situations today? Today's show will focus on answering questions related to the moral argument for God's existence.

Big changes are happening this summer... Think Well is officially ready to bring Ryan on in an increased capacity! This means more interviews and YouTube content! Donors have come alongside this ministry in an incredible way to make this goal a reality, helping us raise over 90% of our 2023 budget. Wow! This is our final push to raise the last 10% before launching into full gear. We are looking for 30 new monthly partners this month that want to help us reach our goal. Become a Think Well monthly partner and join the mission in creating passionate and confident ambassadors for Christ! Check out the link for more info! https://www.facebook.com/donate/167624045931702/ Think Well is here to serve some of the big needs today: - Sharing the Gospel in an increasingly hostile culture - Students doubting that Christianity is true and good - Parents and youth leaders feeling unequipped to address, engage and disciple amidst these struggles - The next generation deconstructing and leaving Christian exclusivity - Communicating Christian convictions in a tactical and winsome way, in our polarizing argumentative culture

Having productive conversations should be the goal of a Christian's cultural engagement. This show will offer practical tips on how to discuss hard questions and controversial topics without being argumentative. If you have received something of value from this ministry and want to give back, or if you want to partner in equipping the church for cultural engagement, would you prayerfully consider joining our financial support team? More information can be found here. https://think-well.org/donate/

Ryan interviews A Roaming Goliath, a recently deconverted Christian who identifies as an atheist. They discuss why he left Christianity and reasons for and against the existence of God.