

Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture
Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae
A weekly podcast that offers Christian perspectives on some of the most significant issues facing today's church and culture. In each episode, hosts Scott Rae and Sean McDowell — professors at Biola University's Talbot School of Theology — draw upon biblical wisdom and insights from guest experts as they explore how Christians can thoughtfully and faithfully engage with cultural trends and current events.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 47min
Bridging Beliefs: A Dialogue Between Christian and Atheist Perspectives
Atheist journalist Adam Davidson and Tim Muehlhoff discuss cancel culture, perceptions of evangelicals, civil discourse, and the importance of dialogue between differing worldviews in a respectful and thoughtful manner.

Jul 2, 2024 • 46min
12 Crucial Truths of Christianity
Sean, author of '12 Crucial Truths of the Christian Faith,' discusses essential truths of Christianity, the importance of living out theological truths in relationships, and the impact of recognizing human sinfulness and the divinity of Jesus on daily life and relationships.

Jun 28, 2024 • 60min
Cultural Update: Pro-Life Momentum; Pronouns in Private Schools; Anti-Semitism on Campuses; Listener Questions
The podcast discusses the internal conflicts in the pro-life movement, impact of New York bill on gender policies, rise of anti-Semitism on elite campuses, incident involving Venezuelan migrants, women's roles in church leadership, God's moral character, and CRT in diversity training.

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Jun 26, 2024 • 36min
Reclaiming the Historic Christian Faith (with Carl Trueman)
Author Carl Trueman discusses the importance of reclaiming the historic Christian faith in a culture consumed with individualism and identity. They explore the value of traditional creeds, challenge expressive individualism, and emphasize the counter-cultural nature of creeds in conveying divine truths within the Christian faith.

Jun 21, 2024 • 58min
Cultural Update: Ten Commandments in Schools; Title IX rules; Warning Labels for Social Media
Topics include the debate over displaying the Ten Commandments in schools, legal issues with Title IX rules, Surgeon General's call for warning labels on social media. Other topics cover self-defense for Christians, ethical IVF practices, and using pen names for controversial religious content.

Jun 18, 2024 • 54min
Navigating Minefield Conversations (with Tim Muehlhoff)
Tim Muehlhoff, Biola communications professor, discusses navigating minefield conversations and understanding defensive reactions. They explore empathy in difficult conversations, practical strategies for engaging with differing viewpoints, and the impact of the Winsome Conviction Project in fostering meaningful dialogues on faith and culture.

Jun 14, 2024 • 1h
Cultural Update: Canada's Online Harms Act; Compassionate Transfer in IVF; Toxic Masculinity
This podcast discusses Canada's Online Harms Act and its impact on free speech, IVF compassionate transfer, toxic masculinity's effect on boys, contraception ethics, and the age of the Earth debate among Christians. They also mention their upcoming book 'End the Stalemate' focusing on building bridges in a polarized culture.

Jun 11, 2024 • 40min
Who is an Evangelical? (with Thomas Kidd)
Thomas Kidd, a Distinguished Professor of History, explores the history and perception of evangelicalism with an emphasis on its roots in evangelism. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding evangelicals in politics and media, the historical significance of the evangelical movement, and the evolving role of evangelicals in technology and politics. The conversation sheds light on the complexity and diversity within the evangelical community.

Jun 7, 2024 • 59min
Cultural Update: AI Virtual Companions; Sports Gambling; Fidelity Month; Housing Racism
Topics discussed include AI virtual companions, sports gambling impact on integrity, Fidelity Month for faith and values renewal, racial discrimination in housing, and listener questions on managing relationships, workplace diversity, and Christian practices.

Jun 4, 2024 • 47min
Clarity on Cancel Culture
Exploring cancel culture, its impact on free speech, societal discourse, and relationships. Discussing accountability, personal toll, fear of expression, and cultural losses. Navigating family dynamics, civil discourse, and raising resilient kids amidst cancel culture. Emphasizing grace, forgiveness, and empathy in the Christian response.