Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture
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.
Episodes
434 episodes
Pro-Child Policies (with Katy Faust)
Is it really true that no area of culture, politics or economics where we prioritize what is best for children? What are some of the biggest cultural lies about masculinity and femininity that impact children? What are some of the main cultural...
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Cultural Update: Genetic discrimination; Banning social media for minors; Listener questions
Topics this week: Scott & Sean dive into genetic discrimination, exploring gaps in U.S. laws that leave people vulnerable to genetic privacy violations by insurers. Australia plans to ban social media for mino...
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How to Think Biblically about Morality and Ethics (with Dave Horner)
How should we think biblically about morality in today’s culture? What do we way to the skeptic who insists that morality is nothing more than a matter of one’s opinion? What is the moral argument for God’s existence? Why is God critical for a ...
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Cultural Update: Living together post-election; balancing grace & truth in conversations
Topics this week include: Reflecting on living with one another post-election, focusing on maintaining relati...
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56:50
Sola Scriptura (with Ben Witherington)
What do we mean by the phrase, sola Scriptura? What does it mean that the Bible is our authority for life today? How does that fit in a culture that emphasizes “my truth?” We’ll discuss these questions and more with our guest, Dr, Ben Withering...
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Cultural Update: Resurrected as a chatbot; Young men falling behind; IVF followup
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: A murdered teenager was resurrected as a chatbot, raising ethical and theological concerns about AI misuse.A Ha...
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55:39
Is IVF Morally Permissible: A Dialogue, Part 2
This week Sean and Scott continue the conversation about the morality of IVF. Don't forget to listen to Part 1, last week, when they defined and explained the nature of IVF and began the conversation about the moral permissibility of practicing...
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Cultural Update: Can AI be blamed for suicide?; Religious comeback?; Political word games
This week's topics: A tragic story about a 14-year-old's suicide raises questions about the role of AI in human relationships.Exploring the possibility of a religious comeback: Are we seeing signs of renewed interest i...
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Is IVF Morally Permissible? A Dialogue, Part 1
Is IVF ever morally permissible for Christians? And if so, what conditions must be met? Is it ever morally justified to freeze embryos? These are just a few of the questions Sean and Scott discuss in this first part of a two-part discussion on ...
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Cultural Update: Criminalizing Surrogacy; Do DEI Investments Pay Off?; Prenuptial Agreements
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Italy criminalizes surrogacy abroad for its citizens, sparking controversy on LGBTQ rights and ethical ...
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Taking Persons Seriously (with Mihretu Guta)
The most fundamental question that our polarized culture faces is this — Who should be included in the human community? And on what basis? Should embryos, fetuses, the severely demented or the persons in a vegetative state? What does our view o...
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Cultural Update: Risks of Marijuana Use; China Reverses One-Child Policy; AI Podcast Hosts
Topics this week: Growing concerns about the rising potency and health risks of marijuana use, with increasing reports of psychosis and...
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Should Christians Support Israel? (with Jeff Myers)
Why should Christians care about the conflict between Israel and Palestine? Why is there such a gap between Gen Z and other generations on viewing the conflict? Is Israel committing a just war, or is it genocide? In this episode, Sean and Scott...
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Cultural Update: College wins Title IX case; Gender Divide in Gen Z; Students can't read an entire book
This week, Scott and special guest Erik Thoennes discuss: Hillsdale College wins an important Title IX court ...
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Revering God (with Thaddeus Williams)
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 ...
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Cultural Update: Christians losing political influence; Is working from home a moral issue?
This week: Are conservative Christians losing political influence in America?The growing trend of children struggling to...
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Faith for the Curious (with Mark Matlock)
Are there non-Christians who are genuinely open to hearing about the Christian faith? According to Mark Matlock, author of Faith for the Curious, ...
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Cultural Update: Christians against Bible in schools; Regrets about social media; Taliban restrictions on women
This week's topics: The Taliban imposes new, harsh restrictions on women in Afghanistan, raising concerns about women's rights...
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Faith & Political Engagement
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 quest...
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Cultural Update: Are political opponents really our enemies?; A world beyond IVF; Diverse intelligence
This week Scott & Sean discuss: Are political opponents really our enemies? We dive into a Wall Street J...
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The Supreme Court Chief of NC and Faith (with Chief Paul Newby)
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 wha...
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Cultural Update: Boomers vs. Younger Generations; Physician-Assisted Suicide in Canada; Sologamy
This week, Scott & Sean discuss:The funding disparity between baby boomers and younger generations in America.The ethi...
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Whole Heart Finances (with Shane Enete)
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...
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