Covering different topics and issues from a biblical perspective using the Bible as the ultimate authority RSSVERIFY
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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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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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Cultural Update: Zohran Mamdani; AI Erotica; Surrogacy in Crisis
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59:31NYC’s New Mayor: Sean and Scott discuss the election of progressive Muslim democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor—exploring socialism’s renewed appeal, the moral framework behind market economies, and biblical principles of work, property, and caring for the poor Surrogacy in Crisis: Troubling trends in the surrogacy indu…
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In this episode, we remind believers about the darkness of Halloween and caution those who may participate in its practices. The Bible warns us to avoid all appearances of evil. However, we also encourage believers to be ready to hand out gospel tracts and share the gospel, as many people will be out on this day. It is a great opportunity to be a l…
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Tim Tebow is known for being a Heismann Trophy winner and an NFL quarterback. But he also spearheads one of the most influential anti-trafficking organizations today. He has a new book out, Look Again, in which he talks about the importance of understanding human value and caring for the vulnerable amongst us. Sean and Tim have a fun, intense, and …
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Cultural Update: Gambling and Sports; Growing Discontent in Relationships
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1:02:17Relational Discontent: Sean and Rick discuss a New York Times piece on growing unhappiness in modern relationships, exploring how dating apps and individualism have replaced duty and community with self-focused fulfillment. They contrast fleeting “happiness” with the deeper pursuit of meaning. Gambling and Sports: They unpack the NBA betting scanda…
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Common Ground on Women in the Church and Home (with Gregg Allison)
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31:42Is there a way to reconcile differences in the body of Christ over the role of women in the church and the home? In some ways, this issue is tearing the church apart, and our guest on this episode has a unique proposal of how the church can move forward with unity on this topic amidst significant differences. Professor Gregg Allison is the author o…
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We have so many great questions that come in each week and only have time for a handful of them on our Weekly Cultural Update. So we’re devoting this entire episode to your questions. This time the questions deal with the following: Is there a biblical mandate to vote? Should we use gene editing to cure Down syndrome? Where does national identity f…
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How the Intricacy of the Human Body Points to a Designer (with Rick Zimmerman)
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30:48What are some of the aspects of the human body that point to the design of God?; For example, how does the function of your eyes, lungs and even the function of your individual cells point to God as an intelligent designer? How does religious observance affect a person’s physical and mental health? We’ll answer these questions and more with our gue…
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Cultural Update: Hostages Released; Gen Z Christianity and Suicide; Nigerian Persecutions
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1:02:26Scott is joined by guest co-host Erik Thoennes to discuss: Hostage Return in Gaza: Celebrating the return of all surviving Israeli hostages and discussing the theological and political complexities of the Israel–Gaza peace accord. Faith and Gen Z: Exploring new data showing a rise in Christian faith among Gen Z—even as suicide rates among the same …
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Unearthing Colossae: Excavation of Paul’s Ancient City (with Clint Arnold)
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33:56After centuries of anticipation, the ancient city of Colossae—the site of Paul’s letter to the Colossians—is finally being excavated. Dr. Clint Arnold, one of the world’s foremost experts on Colossians, joins Sean McDowell to share breaking news from the dig in modern-day Turkey. They explore why this excavation is historic, what discoveries could …
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Cultural Update: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire; Conversion Therapy and Free Speech
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56:27Topics this week: Marijuana’s Real Impact: A new study finds 40% of fatal crash victims in one Ohio county had high levels of THC, sparking discussion on how far legalization has gone and why Christians must discern between what’s legal and what’s right. AI and the End of “Seeing is Believing”: Sean and Scott unpack the dangers of AI-generated vide…
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Dangerous Devices? (with Trevor Sutton)
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Cultural Update: Faith and Politics after Charlie Kirk; Human Eggs from Skin Cells; Pregnancy Robots
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59:52Scott is joined by colleague Rick Langer to discuss: Faith and Politics after the Kirk Shooting – A provocative article on whether Christians should see themselves as warriors or servants, contrasting combative approaches with Dallas Willard’s vision of gentleness in apologetics and civil discourse Abortion Statistics: Good News and Bad News – New …
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A Christian Response to Physician Assisted Suicide — Perspective from Canada (with Ewan Goligher)
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39:48What is the state of assisted suicide/euthanasia in Canada today?; How significant are the financial pressures on the Canadian health care system and is that a reason that PAS/E is encouraged?; What is involved in a Christian response to PAS/E? We’ll address these questions and a few more with our guest Dr. Ewan Goligher, critical care physician an…
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Cultural Update: What About Those Rapture Promises?; Charlie Kirk and Faith in Politics
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1:00:30Scott & Sean's topics this week: Failed rapture predictions once again made headlines, fueled by social media hype, raising questions about biblical teaching, authority, and how Christians should respond with truth and compassion Reflection on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the role of faith in politics, with insights from David Brooks’ conc…
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Can Christlikeness and Competitiveness Go Together? (with Erik Thoennes)
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46:25What does it mean to play sports for the glory of God? How do you keep someone from tying their identity to their success in sports? And why do parents sometimes have a greater interest in their child’s success in sports than the child himself/herself? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest, our Talbot colleague in theology, Dr. Erik …
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Cultural Update: Cancel Culture Resurfaces; Surveillance State in New York
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58:52This week's topics: Police surveillance in New York – Sean and Scott discuss the rise of citywide tracking, privacy rights, and biblical perspectives on government power and personal freedom. Graphic killings on social media – They reflect on how viral videos of violent deaths, including Charlie Kirk’s assassination, can deaden our souls, dehumaniz…
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"Dad Deprivation" and the Importance of Fathers (with Anthony Bradley)
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41:01What accounts for the dramatic growth of kids living without their biological father in the home? What are some of the social impacts of what is called “dad deprivation?” What is the effect of dads on the mental health of kids? We’ll discuss these questions and more with our guest, Dr. Anthony Bradley, well known scholar and author, current disting…
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Cultural Update: Charlie Kirk Assassination; Sex Change Regrets; AI's effect on high schoolers
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1:07:56This week, Sean and Scott discuss: How should Christians respond to the assassination of Charlie Kirk? Will the CDC recognize the suffering of individuals who've attempted to change their sex and regret it? A study across 5 continents finds that men and women with multiple sex partners are less desirable as long-term mates In an Atlantic essay, a h…
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Spiritual Warfare and the Powers of Darkness (with Clint Arnold)
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47:19Whether in the occult, astrology, or New Age, interest in the supernatural has increased in the past few years. What can we learn about the spiritual realm, and spiritual warfare, from the letters of Paul? Talbot professor Clint Arnold is one of the leading New Testament scholars in the world. He joins the Think Biblically podcast to talk about his…
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The Christian Lifeline: Abiding In Christ
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34:46Join us as we discuss the importance of abiding in Christ and share practical ways to live it out in our daily lives. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode or have suggestions for a future one, leave us a comment, give us a like, and share it with someone else. God bless!Av Finney eddington
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Cultural Update: Does Marriage Have a Future?; Women's Happiness Around the World
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59:39Scott is joined by guest co-host Erik Thoennes this week to discuss: Marriage: A New Atlantis essay argues tech and economics have “unbundled” marriage; the hosts counter that a Christian vision roots love, covenant, and fidelity amid today’s easy-in/easy-out norms. Women’s happiness: An Atlantic/IFFS survey finds married mothers are about twice as…
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How Much Can Christians Compromise on Sexuality?
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1:18:37Is it time for the church to set aside theological differences about the morality of same sex unions and gender identity and find common ground in the Gospel? Is same sex marriage a disputable issue that should not divide us believers? According to a new book, the answer to both these questions is yes. The book is called Christlike Acceptance Acros…
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Cultural Update: Is Climate Change a Big Deal?; Adulthood Milestones Delayed; School Shooting
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59:11This week, Scott & Sean discuss: A massive new government study challenges common narratives about climate change A new study shows that markers of adulthood are occurring later and later for millennials and Gen Zers A terrible school shooting at a Catholic elementary school in Minnesota Listener Questions ========== Think Biblically: Conversations…
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Is Business a Force for Good? (with Jim Otteson)
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37:36What’s a business for? Why is there skepticism about business among younger generations today? What do we say to the notion that business is based on greed, that it creates consumerism and contributes to growing economic inequality? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest Dr. Jim Otteson, professor of business ethics at Notre Dame. Jam…
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Cultural Update: Single Dads by Choice; Abortion Pills at Costco; Americans dying more often
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59:21This week, Sean and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss: A growing trend of men becoming single dads by choice sparks discussion on meaning, technology, and the impact on children when family design is redefined. New research shows American millennials and Gen Z are dying at 2.6 times the rate of peers in other wealthy nations—raising questions about…
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A Biblical Guide to Navigating Youth Sports (with Ed Uszynski)
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35:26How can Christian parents and other Christian leaders best navigate youth sports? What are some of the toxic elements of youth sports that Christians can avoid, or strategically use as an opportunity for ministry and growth? Our guest today, Ed Uszynski, is the author of a new book Away Game: A Christian Parent's Guide to Navigating Youth Sports. E…
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Cultural Update: AI takeover of education; proposed law overturning same-sex marriage; increased demand for euthanasia
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53:21AI's takeover of education leaves rising seniors as the last students to remember high school before ChatGPT, raising questions about AI’s lasting impact on education. A Supreme Court case seeks to overturn same-sex marriage, prompting discussion on how Christians should respond culturally and theologically. Demand for euthanasia in Canada now outp…
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God Works All Things For Good-But Not All Things Are Good
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38:30This week on We Think Biblically, we explore the meaning of Romans 8:28, where God says He works all things for our good. Does this mean we only encounter good things in life? Join us to find out! Don’t forget to like, share, and leave your comments.Av Finney eddington
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Economics and the Fertility Gap (with Clara Piano)
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28:09Why is fertility in decline around the world? What is the long term social impact of this decline? And why is marriage so central to fertility rates? We’ll discuss these questions and much more with our guest, University of Mississippi economist Dr. Clara Piano. Dr. Clara Piano is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Mis…
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Cultural Update: Teen use of AI chatbots; Canada pushes to expand euthanasia; cash aid lacks results; designer babies fall short
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59:12Teen use of AI chatbots is on the rise, prompting concern over emotional dependency, harmful content, and the loss of real human connection. Cash aid to low-income families lacks results, challenging assumptions about poverty and flourishing. Canada pushes to expand euthanasia to mental illness, raising ethical alarms about autonomy, consent, and t…
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The Pursuit of Safety — At What Cost? (with Jeremy Lundgren)
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30:32Does God promise to always keep us safe? What does the Bible have to say about our pursuit of safety for ourselves and our kids? How can the pursuit of safety become a form of idolatry in our lives? We’ll discuss these questions and more with our guest, Talbot grad Jeremy Lundgren in his new book, The Pursuit of Safety: A Theology of Danger, Risk a…
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Hey everyone! This week, we’re diving into the topic of suffering, sickness, and death. It’s a question many people ask: why would a loving God create a world with so much pain and suffering? If you’ve ever wondered the same thing, tune in to this episode as we tackle this challenging question and explore how to reconcile God’s sovereignty with hum…
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[BONUS] An Ex-Abortion Doctor Shares Her Story (with Catherine Wheeler)
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1:12:09Why would an abortion doctor change her mind about the morality of abortion and become a Christian? On this bonus episode of the Think Biblically podcast, Dr. Catherine Wheeler shares her compelling and powerful story of redemption and transformation from an abortionist to a pro-life activist. If you want to watch this episode in person, please vis…
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Scrolling Ourselves to Death (with Brett McCracken)
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34:55Screens and social media have reshaped the world and our minds, bringing an appetite for distraction, loneliness, and increased rates of mental health challenges. It is time for Christians to rethink their relationship with screens and to consider what it means to live faithfully in our screen-dominated world. Our guest today, Brett McCracken, is t…
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[BONUS] Does the Church Need "Queering"? (with Brandan Robertson)
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1:30:59Does the church need a "queer revolution"? Do we need a new reformation akin to the Protestant Reformation? In this discussion, Sean talks with author and progressive pastor Brandan Robertson about his new book Queer & Christian. They have a friendly debate about their different moral and theological frameworks and then discuss key biblical passage…
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Why Religion Went Obsolete (with Christian Smith)
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33:00Has traditional faith become obsolete in America? And if so, what are the main contributing factors? Until now, there has not been a thorough sociological analysis of the various factors contributing to the demise of religion in America since the 1990’s. In this interview, rooted in his latest book Why Religion Went Obsolete, Dr. Smith offers a 30,…
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this week on we think biblically we are joined by Marissa santos as we discuss dealing with grief, please overlook our poor audio quality. listen closely as Breanna and Marissa both share their experiences with griefAv Finney eddington
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[BONUS] Deadpool Creator Talks Faith and Comics (with Rob Liefeld)
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1:27:48What happens when a comic book legend sits down to talk about faith? Sean got to interview Rob Liefeld, creator of Deadpool, Cable, and many iconic Marvel characters, to explore the intersection of faith, creativity, and culture. Rob and I discuss his journey in the comic book world and the creation of Deadpool, how his Christian faith has shaped h…
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Living as Outsiders in Our Culture (with Patrick Miller)
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31:57What does it mean that the Christian is an outsider in one’s community? How do we engage our divisive culture well and faithfully at the same time? What might your particular style for cultural engagement be? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest, pastor Patrick Miller, around his new book, Joyful Outsiders: Six Ways to Live Like Jes…
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[BONUS] Debating Miracles (with Paul Rinzler)
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1:20:13In this bonus episode, Sean discusses the possibility of miracles with atheist professor Paul Rinzler. This conversation was part of the Veritas Forum at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the spring of 2025. McDowell and Rinzler discuss the evidence for miracles and whether or not it is reasonable to believe in the supernatural today. If you want to watc…
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Why its unbiblical to follow your heart
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34:00In this weeks episode we dicuss why it’s unbiblical to follow your heart we talk about how our hearts is deceitful and how we need to follow the word of god instead of our hearts… please share this with ur friends and family thank you for listeningAv Finney eddington
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Parents are spending more time with their kids than in the past, and yet kids are less happy and less healthy. Given that the population of children is shrinking at an alarming rate, we need to figure out what is going on. Could it be that our culture is making raising kids harder than it needs to be? That is the suggestion of our guest today, Tim …
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Engaging Controversial Issues Without Getting Too Emotional (with Tim Pickavance)
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37:30How do we engage our friends, family and others around controversial issues, particularly those in science? Why do these controversial issues trigger emotional responses and how do we manage our emotions in these discussions? We’ll discuss these questions and more with our guest, Talbot colleague in philosophy, Dr. Tim Pickavance around some new re…
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Cultural Update: Why Don't We Feel We're Thriving?; The End of Rainbow Capitalism; Democratic Socialism
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57:21This week, Scott is joined by Talbot professor Thaddeus Williams to discuss: Why Don’t We Feel We're Thriving? — Despite living in the most prosperous era of human history, many Americans feel anxious and discontent. The End of Rainbow Capitalism? — Major corporations are backing away from Pride Month sponsorships. The discussion unpacks “rainbow c…
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The Dirty Glass: Why the Message and the Messenger Matter
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33:15This week we discuss the topic of sanctification… as we look at the downfall of a Christian music artist .. and discuss the importance of sanctification and the lessons we can learn from not only the fall of this Christian music artist but many other prominent believers who has fallen as well … please don’t forget to like comment and subscribe to o…
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Understanding Critical Theory (with Carl Trueman)
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24:53What is critical theory and why is it so vital for Christians to understand today? What are its historical roots and where do we see it manifest today? Carl Trueman is one of the leading Christian social critics today and he has a new book To Change All Worlds. Sean and Scott talk with him about the motivation behind the book, why it is so timely f…
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Cultural Update: Regretting Smartphones; Can Moms Have It All?; Assisted Suicide and the Slippery Slope
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1:01:05This week, Scott is joined by Erik Thoennes, Professor of Theology at Talbot School of Theology. Smartphone Regret Among Parents: A new survey reveals most parents regret giving their kids smartphones and social media too early—many now see platforms like TikTok and Snapchat as more harmful than alcohol or even guns. Assisted Suicide and the Slippe…
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Medicine’s Wrong Turn? (with Brent Waters)
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29:19Despite medicine’s remarkable advances, has it actually taken a wrong turn and lost something pretty important? What is the dominant worldview of medicine and health care today and how has that affected both patients and health care providers? What are the virtues that should govern health care to get it back on track? We’ll answer these questions …
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Cultural Update: Selecting embryos; AI romantic chatbots; Is sunlight and fresh air a human right?
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56:35This week, Scott and guest host Carmen Imes discuss: Can AI romantic chatbots become dangerously addictive? Exploring the emotional and ethical consequences of these pseudo-relationships. What do couples do with leftover embryos after IVF? A Psychology Today article opens a discussion on grief, responsibility, and the image of God. New genetic scre…
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Work and the Meaning of Life (with David Bahnsen)
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35:39How is work connected to one’s purpose and meaning in life? What can churches do to foster a biblical view of work? How do certain lower paying jobs contribute to a person’s sense of purpose? We’ll answer these and more with our guest David Bahnsen around his new book Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life. David Bahnsen is the Managing Partner an…
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