Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

How do you defend your marriage from spiritual attack? How should we even think about spiritual warfare as it relates to marriage? Sean and Scott interview Biola professor and marriage expert Tim Muehlhoff about his newest book Defending Your Marriage. They discuss how to identify spiritual warfare in marriage, common lies Satan propagates about relationships, and how to have a biblically healthy marriage.  Tim Muehlhoff is a professor of communication at Biola University in La Mirada, California, a speaker and research consultant for the Center for Marriage and Relationships, and an author of several books on communication. In addition to being an educator and author, he is the co-host of a podcast entitled The Art of Relationships, which is produced by Biola University and is currently heard in 100 countries. Tim and his wife, Noreen, are frequent speakers at FamilyLife Marriage Conferences. For more information, visit timmuehlhoff.com.   Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2019/defending-your-marriage  ==========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 our culture in the US today, religion is viewed as, at best, a harmless hobby, and at worst, a danger to society that must be marginalized. Join this conversation with Scott and church-state specialist and philosopher, Dr. Frank Beckwith, as they discuss how the courts and the law can take religious beliefs more seriously and protect religious freedom more consistently. This conversation comes out of his recent book, Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics and the Reasonableness of Faith.  Dr. Frank Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies at Baylor University. He is the author of numerous books and articles on the intersection of Christian faith, law and politics.   Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2019/to-the-law-and-the-courts-take-religious-freedom-seriously  ==========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.

We all need more energy, the vitality that helps us stay motivated, focused and productive in life. We know we receive energy from good nutrition, along with working out, adequate sleep and maintaining positivity. But there is another major source for the energy we need: having the right kinds of relationships with others. Not the ones that drain us, but the ones that refuel us. Join us for part two of this conversation with Dr. John Townsend about his new book, People Fuel: Fill Your Tank for Life, Love and Leadership. Listen in as Dr. Townsend shows you how we need the fuel of "Relational Nutrients" from others, and, in turn we can then provide them to others.  Dr. John Townsend is a New York Times best-selling author, speaker and leadership expert. He has more than thirty books with over 10 million copies in print. He is an internationally recognized business consultant, leadership coach and psychologist. He is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and Rosemead School of Psychology. He is founder of the Townsend Leadership Group and the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling at Concordia University.   Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2019/people-fuel-part-2  ==========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.

We all need more energy, the vitality that helps us stay motivated, focused and productive in life. We know we receive energy from good nutrition, along with working out, adequate sleep and maintaining positivity. But there is another major source for the energy we need: having the right kinds of relationships with others. Not the ones that drain us, but the ones that refuel us. Join us for part one of this conversation with Dr. John Townsend about his new book, People Fuel: Fill Your Tank for Life, Love and Leadership. Listen in as Dr. Townsend shows you how we need the fuel of "Relational Nutrients" from others, and, in turn we can then provide them to others.  Dr. John Townsend is a New York Times best-selling author, speaker and leadership expert. He has more than thirty books with over 10 million copies in print. He is an internationally recognized business consultant, leadership coach and psychologist. He is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and Rosemead School of Psychology. He is founder of the Townsend Leadership Group and the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling at Concordia University.   Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2019/people-fuel  ==========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.

Is atheism growing? Is the church dying? Is the image of non-believers towards the church becoming increasingly hostile? The answers might surprise you. In this interview, based on his recent research-based book, Glenn Stanton challenges many of these commonly accepted ideas within the church.  Glenn T. Stanton is the director of Global Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family. He debates and lectures extensively on the issues of gender, sexuality, marriage and parenting at universities and churches around the world.   Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2019/the-myth-of-the-dying-church  ==========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.

Michael Behe is one of the most influential advocates for intelligent design. In this podcast, Sean and Scott interview him about his most recent book Darwin Devolves. Behe offers insights about the state of the Darwin/Design debate and lays out his most recent case against Darwinism.  Michael Behe a biochemist, an intelligent design advocate, and the author of Darwin’s Black Box, The Edge of Evolution, and most recently Darwin Devolves. He is professor of biochemistry at Lehigh University and a founding senior fellow of Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture.   Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2019/darwin-devolves  ==========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.

The Gospel accounts of the life of Jesus claim to be historically accurate--but there are lots of skeptics about the historical reliability of the gospel accounts of the life of Jesus. Join us as Scott interviews Dr. Peter Williams, one of the leading experts in the world on the historical accuracy of the accounts of the life and times of Jesus.  Dr. Peter Williams is Principal of Tyndale House, Cambridge, the leading institution promoting and facilitating conservative biblical scholarship in the world today. He also serves on the faculty of divinity of Cambridge University. He is the author of several books and numerous articles on the biblical languages and the biblical text.   Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2019/can-we-trust-the-gospels  ==========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 special episode, Sean and Scott discuss the new 2019 California Sexual Health Standards for public schools. Since California often sets trends for the wider country, people need to pay close attention. They highlight positive aspects of the new framework, but also raise some serious concerns about its lack of diversity, openness and inclusion for religious believers. This is an episode every parent, teacher, and pastor must listen to and consider sharing with a friend.  Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2019/discussing-the-california-sexual-health-standards  ==========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.

Infertility affects roughly 1 in 6 couples of childbearing age in the US. For those who experience it, it is a deeply painful time. One remedy for infertility is to employ a surrogate to carry a child in for the couple. It seems like a clear win-win for all involved. But there are some troubling aspects of surrogacy that are not often talked about. Join Scott as he interviews Dr. Ken Magnuson, a specialist on the ethics of reproductive technologies for this insightful conversation on the ethics of surrogacy.  Dr. Ken Magnuson is Professor of Christian Ethics at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He earned a Ph.D. from Cambridge University and has spoken and written widely on issues in Christian ethics.   Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2019/surrogate-motherhood-and-infertility  ==========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.

Long time Christian philosopher JP Moreland shares a side to himself that many people who have read his books are not aware of—his battle with anxiety and depression. In his new book, Finding Quiet: My Story of Overcoming Anxiety and the Practices that Brought Peace, JP shares his struggle openly and has wonderful, practical advice for those who wrestle with these mental health issues. Join us for this heartfelt conversation.  JP Moreland is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University.  Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2019/dealing-with-anxiety-and-depression  ==========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.