Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Greg Koukl, an expert in defending the Christian faith, discusses strategies for navigating tough spiritual conversations in his new book 'Street Smarts'. Topics covered include answering objections to Christianity such as evil, slavery, and contradictions in the Bible. He also talks about engaging with different beliefs, the problem of evil from an atheistic perspective, and tactics for sharing faith and discussing apologetics.

Dr. Darrell Bock, Executive Director for Cultural Engagement at the Hendricks Center at Dallas Theological Seminary, discusses the Israel-Hamas war, including Christians' response and how to think about the casualties. Topics include Israel's role in God's plan, understanding Zionism and anti-Semitism, Israel's historical context and challenges, reflections on the future of Israel and the Palestinians, and speculating on the future of the region.

We're trying something different today! A new bonus series where we'll discuss a few current cultural issues that are in the news — and also answer some Q&A sent in by listeners.A brief programming note: Our regular weekly full-length episodes — where we do a deep dive on a topic or have an in-depth discussion with an author — aren't going anywhere! We'll still be releasing those weekly. This new series will be an additional episode in your podcast feeds each week, starting in the new year.Let us know what you think by emailing thinkbiblically@biola.edu.Enjoy!==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically. Watch video episodes at: https://bit.ly/think-biblically-video. To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

In this podcast, JP Moreland, a distinguished philosophy professor, discusses the concept of personhood and its implications. They delve into topics such as life after death, criminal justice, AI learning versus human learning, transhumanism, and the role of consciousness in communication for conveying the gospel message.

Dr. Jean Twenge, author of Generations, discusses generational trends and the research on Gen Z. They explore declining religious affiliation, decreasing interest in marriage and having children, the impact of technology on mental health issues, challenges of managing children's technology use, and the future of religion amidst generational shifts.

Dr. Ryan Burge discusses the concept of 'de-churching' and the decline of church attendance in the United States. He explores the impact of LGBTQ issues on church disengagement and highlights the importance of social spaces and friendships in religion to attract people back in a post-COVID world.

Katie McCoy discusses defining what a woman is, the confusion over female identity, and gender affirming treatments for minor children. She explores the rise of gender dysphoria in young girls, the relationship between gender dysphoria and suicidal ideation, and the significance of transition stories and intersectionality. McCoy's insights on womanhood and mental health shed light on society's inconsistencies.

Authors Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer discuss the rise of social justice ideology, its impact on culture, and its influence in fields such as critical race theory and queer theory. They delve into topics including the concept of critical race theory, the influence of critical theory on culture and the church, and the Christian approach to identity and intersectionality. They also explore the compatibility of Christianity and critical race theory and discuss the importance of unity, love, and justice in the face of social justice ideologies.

Michael Kruger, an internationally known New Testament scholar, discusses the formation of the New Testament canon and the confidence we have in the books we have today. They explore the evolution of the canon discussion, the debate over including certain books, the role of the Holy Spirit in recognizing the canon, addressing doubts about the New Testament content, and recommended resources to understand the reliability of the Bible.

Joel Berry, a writer for the Babylon Bee, discusses gender ideology and its resemblance to religion. They explore the power of language on gender, compare adherence to gender ideology and traditional religions, and deconstruct the rhetoric surrounding the nuclear family. They also discuss their book 'The Babylon Bee Guide to Gender' and the importance of supporting the Babylon Bee.