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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae

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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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Think Critically, Live Biblically

Dalraida church of Christ

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The 2024 Summer Series at Dalraida church of Christ (Montgomery, AL) was designed to challenge us to deal with some of the common objections to Christianity heard in the world around us. Each week guest speakers address some of these common objections and provide a reasoned, biblical response from God's Word. Looking for more great bible lessons to listen to? Subscribe to Dalraida's Master Feed podcast and listen to classes and sermons each week from Dalraida church of Christ (Montgomery, Al ...
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Why is it often difficult to find pleasure and joy in God? If the chief end of man is to know and enjoy God, why do so many of us fall short? In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Biola professor Thaddeus Williams about these questions and his new book Revering God. Dr. Williams argues that a deep-dive into the theological understanding of the …
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This week: Are conservative Christians losing political influence in America? The growing trend of children struggling to make friends raises alarming health concerns. Gen Z women are increasingly unaffiliated with religion—what's behind this shift? A Missouri man’s execution sparks questions about the fairness of the death penalty. Is working from…
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Are there non-Christians who are genuinely open to hearing about the Christian faith? According to Mark Matlock, author of Faith for the Curious, there is a large segment of people who are genuinely spiritually curious. But, the key is to understand them accurately and to engage them in the right way. In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Mark …
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This week's topics: The Taliban imposes new, harsh restrictions on women in Afghanistan, raising concerns about women's rights and human dignity. Some Christians in Oklahoma and other states push back against mandatory Bible teaching in public schools, questioning its place in public education. Gen Z expresses significant regret over the invention …
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How should we approach the political arena as Christians? What exactly does the Bible give us when it comes to politics? How can we make sure that our conversations about politics are civil and respectful? Sean and Scott will answer these questions and more as they discuss the connection between Christian faith and politics. It's National Voter Reg…
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This week Scott & Sean discuss: Are political opponents really our enemies? We dive into a Wall Street Journal op-ed challenging partisanship and urging love across political lines. The ethics of emerging reproductive technologies like in-vitro gametogenesis (IVG) and the potential societal impacts. A New York Times article about humanity’s readine…
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Join us this week on We Think Biblically as we discuss God‘s design and order from creation to marriage, even down to witnessing God has a set order and a way we are follow so get your Bibles and read along with us we pray you enjoy this weeks episode please like share and subscribe to our channels. We would love to hear your feedback. Thank you. S…
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What people and events led Paul Newby to become the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina? What historical evidence originally led him to become a Christian, and how does he uniquely practice his faith as a Chief Justice? And what advice would he give to young Christians who want to serve God through the law? We had the unique opport…
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This week, Scott & Sean discuss: The funding disparity between baby boomers and younger generations in America. The ethical and moral concerns surrounding physician-assisted suicide and its rise in Canada. The emerging societal trend of "sologamy," or self-marriage, and its reflection of extreme individualism. The dangers posed by AI, including bot…
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What does it mean to submit your finances to the Lordship of Christ? What does that involve on a daily basis? What does it mean to baptize your money and treat tracking your spending as a spiritual discipline? How does your upbringing influence your attitudes toward money? We’ll answer these questions and more with our Crowell School of Business co…
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This week, Sean & Scott discuss: The U.S. Surgeon General addresses the overwhelming stress faced by parents and the need for community and governmental support. The debate over whether Christian persecution exists in the U.S., comparing American religious freedoms with global persecution. A discussion on selective moral outrage, highlighting under…
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Welcome back to another episode of "We Think Biblically." In this episode, we apologize for the previous audio issues and dive into an essential topic: finding the right church. We discuss the importance of sound biblical doctrine, fellowship, prayer, and Christ-centered worship when choosing a church. We reflect on our own experiences and share in…
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What can we learn from the history of euthanasia? What was the view of suicide and euthanasia in the ancient world of the Bible? How did the early church introduce a new ethic of life into that context? How did the modern euthanasia movement begin and what was the rationale for permitting it? How did the Nazi experience of euthanasia affect the mov…
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This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Western civilization's need for Christianity The rising celebration of abortion as a social good reflects a dangerous shift in societal values Concerns grow over designer babies and the ethical implications of gene editing Listener question: Mixed-faith marriages Listener question: Navigating difficult family situat…
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Hey guys, welcome back to another episode of "We Think Biblically." Today, we're diving into a topic that is both heavily debated and often misunderstood: the relationship between faith and works. Are we saved by faith alone, or do our works play a part? Join us as we explore what the Bible says about this crucial aspect of our Christian walk. We'l…
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Humanity is perhaps the most pressing doctrinal issue today. Katie McCoy, co-author of the new book Humanity, believes that a proper understanding of humanity has massive implications for science, sexuality, race, economics and more. She and Sean discuss why God originally made us male and female, if the Bible teaches corporate responsibility for s…
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This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Olympians Who Share Their Faith The Vatican Loosens Their Stance on Care for Patients in a Vegetative State Britain's Labor Party Changes Their Stance on Trans Rights, Ending the Country's Gender War Choices of a Pastor Puts a Man on Death Row Listener Question: How Do We Prepare Our Children for Emotional Stress …
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this week on We Think Biblically, we discuss instruction found in the book of James of being slow to speak the benefits that it has in our relationships with others as well as our ministry and our personal walk with God we pray this episode encourages you On your journey with the Lord, also, we look forward to your feedback please like share and su…
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How is AI transforming human sexuality? How will AI change the way people create and consume pornography? And is the church ready? We talk with businessman, AI specialist, and podcaster Christopher Lind about these questions and more. Prepare yourself, because some radical changes are coming in how our culture approaches questions of sexuality. Chr…
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This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Birth rate decline: Is it a conservative or a progressive issue? Resurgence of syphilis in the U.S. Harassment of pregnancy resource centers by the New Jersey Attorney General Nature of biblical inspiration and the imputation of Christ's righteousness How to respond biblically to real-world situations, like intera…
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Usually we ask the question of how we got our Bible, but we rarely consider the question of why we got the Bible? Why did the various Biblical authors commit their contributions to writing and preservation? We’ll answer these questions and more and will look at a controversial new book, Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and I…
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We're back with our Friday Weekly Cultural Updates. This week, Scott and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss a series of recent New York Times opinion pieces, including: Faith vs. Conduct: Will the American church's destiny be defined by beliefs or actions. Sexual Orientation: Challenging the "born this way" narrative. AI Optimism: David Brooks argue…
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What was it like for a teenage girl to escape from North Korea and make it to the US? How did she adjust to life in the US as compared to North Korea? How was her criticism of China received in the US? How did her experience at an elite Ivy League university remind her of life in North Korea? We’ll answer these questions and more as we discuss the …
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Should Christians use preferred pronouns? What is at stake in this question? How can Christians navigate relationships when people want them to use preferred pronouns? In this longer-than-usual podcast, Sean and Biola communications professor Tim Muehlhoff discuss these questions and more. In co-writing their book End the Stalemate, Sean and Tim re…
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Why are healthy marriages so vital for a flourishing society? What factor best predicts a high-quality marriage? What are some of the most common myths people believe about marriage today and how can Christians make a difference to encourage a marriage-friendly culture? These are just a few of the questions Sean discusses with sociologist Brad Wilc…
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This week, we have an excerpt of a recent event that Sean participated in with atheist journalist Adam Davidson. The two dialogued about their perspectives on issues like cancel culture, perceptions of evangelicals, and the importance of civil discourse. Highlighting areas of both agreement and disagreement, this episode demonstrates the value of t…
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What are the essential truths of the Christian faith? How do we know they are true, and how do we live them out in relationships? In this episode, Scott interviews Sean about his recent book 12 Crucial Truths of the Christian Faith. They discuss the core issues of Christianity, how we know they are true, and why they matter for our relationship wit…
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This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Current struggles and internal conflicts within the pro-life movement after the Dobbs decision Implications of a New York bill that could impact private and religious schools' policies on gender expression The rise of anti-Semitism on elite university campuses and its effects on Jewish students Incident involving Ve…
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Why is it so important that we reclaim the historic Christian faith in a culture dominated by individualism and identity politics? Join Sean for an interview with Carl Trueman, as they discuss how believers can use the traditional creeds to evaluate modern cultural questions. Carl's new book is Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in…
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This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Louisiana mandates public schools to display the Ten Commandments, sparking legal debates and opposition. A federal judge in Kentucky blocks Biden's Title IX rules, arguing gender identity and sex are distinct. The U.S. Surgeon General advocates for warning labels on social media to protect adolescents' mental hea…
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