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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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Led by Pastor William McDowell, Deeper Fellowship Church has a strong local calling and international assignment, dedicated to cultivating a deeper fellowship with God and one another. For more information, please visit: www.deeperfellowshipchurch.org
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For some, church is pretty simple. For others, it can be pretty complicated. So if faith and spirituality is a "heck yes" but church is a "hell no", welcome to Unchurchable - the place where we are able to participate in faith in our own way whether it is taking on taboo topics or exploring the unknown. After all, an examined faith is a strong one.
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Welcome to the audio version of the popular YouTube channel: Wise Disciple! Through various series like Debate Teacher Reacts, Pastor Reacts, and more, Nate Sala explores how to become the effective Christian you were meant to be! New episodes every week! Join Nate's awesome Patreon community: www.patreon.com/WiseDisciple Access exclusive discounts to Logos Bible Software: www.logos.com/WiseDisciple Get your Wise Disciple merch here: https://bit.ly/wisedisciple Want a BETTER way to communica ...
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West Ohio Conversations

The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church

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West Ohio Conversations is a Podcast of The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. The Mission of the West Ohio Conference is to equip local churches to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world…a world of justice, love and peace filled with people growing in the likeness of Jesus Christ.
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The Apologetics Podcast

Timothy Paul Jones and Garrick Bailey

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Top scholars join bestselling apologetics author Timothy Paul Jones and cohost Garrick Bailey to explore evidences for the truth of Christianity. Previously known as “Three Chords and the Truth: The Apologetics Podcast.”
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The Safety Zone is engaging conversations on all aspects of violence prevention from experts who have decades of experiencing in specialized law enforcement, U.S. Secret Service, FBI, Navy Seal Teams, corporate security, hostage negotiations and school security. Mike McCarty & Melinda Ronn are the hosts. Melinda has spent decades in communication, having started in the George W. Bush White House where she served as a liaison to churches, ministries and pastors in the U.S. She now works with ...
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Stores like Walmart, Albertsons, and Costco will soon be stocking their shelves with a pill that will take the life of an innocent child! Let's be informed about this. Take a look! For more information, check out these articles: https://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-investors-ask-major-retailors-not-to-sell-abortion-pill.html https://www.was…
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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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What is the Bible? Is it a dictionary or an encyclopedia? Why is the Bible so confusing? Tim Mackie, of the Bible Project, suggests that a lot of us don't fully appreciate what we hold in our hands. But is he right? Let's get into it :) Link to original video: https://youtu.be/2JcYCHo8600?si=XPR3uIekclvQ5YKx Join my awesome Patreon community: www.p…
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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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Alright, friends, this one's gonna be a DOOZY of a conversation! Dr. Tim Muehlhoff and Dr. Sean McDowell will go toe to toe over the issue of preferred pronouns. Should Christians use them in conversations with trans people or not? We're going to look at who's making a more Scriptural case. Watch the full UNCUT version of my reaction over on my Pat…
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What happens when secularists – who reject God and also run the nation’s public schools – are faced with a spiritual problem in our children? We're about to find out! Join my awesome Patreon community: www.patreon.com/WiseDisciple Access exclusive discounts to Logos Bible Software: www.logos.com/WiseDisciple Get my 5 Day Bible Reading Plan here: ht…
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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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In this episode, we are joined by Tracey and Sharon from the podcast, Feet of Clay—Confessions of the Cult Sisters. We talk about the black and white thinking of fundamentalism and how to leave it behind and embrace 'the grays' and nuances that pervade most of what life throws our way. Links: Feet of Clay—Confessions of the Cult Sisters Tracey & Sh…
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Hey friends, apologist Sean McDowell sits down with an atheist for an important dialogue. But at what point does he defend the faith and share the Gospel? How long should a Christian wait (if at all) to do so? Let's get right into it! Link to original video: https://youtu.be/0eaGazjlXbY?si=MXb6547gMbOf64lx Join my awesome Patreon community: www.pat…
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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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Hey friends, last week Voddie Baucham spoke at a conference and said some things that I think are going to upset a lot of Christians! But what did he say that I think will ruffle some feathers! Let’s get right into it!! Link to original sermon: https://youtu.be/5IVjseYwm88?si=TEnY-bepoh34oVtP Join my awesome Patreon community: www.patreon.com/WiseD…
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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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Hey friends, Jonathan Pageau agreed to have atheist Peter Boghossian question him about his beliefs in Christianity. So what happens? How does Pageau do in this exchange? Is there anything we can learn from this conversation? Let's get right into it :) Link to original discussion: https://youtu.be/M4ogbYbHkuY?si=WH57HiHmk6SU1smO Join my awesome Pat…
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Hey friends, we're back looking at Tik Tokers and their ideas about our Christian faith. This time, these folks have a HUGE problem with the Christian church. But are these problems legitimate critiques or something else? Let's find out! Join my awesome Patreon community: www.patreon.com/WiseDisciple Access exclusive discounts to Logos Bible Softwa…
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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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Hey friends, Pastor Matt Chandler recently sat with Lecrae to discuss why pastors fail. This comes at a time when we're seeing more and more pastors fail in the news every week! But what is the real issue? Is Chandler's answer my answer? Let's get right into it :) Link to original video: https://youtu.be/yUt9H1bdnEc?si=8g6bkaGMV0Mc0-qb Join my awes…
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When you leave church and/or the faith, what do you do about those who choose to stay? How do you navigate, maintain or even grieve those you leave behind? Troy and Brian share their own stories and give some advice on this very tricky part of deconstructing. Want more? Check out our exclusive Patreon episodes here. Transcript of this episode is he…
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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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Hey friends, got an interesting video for you today! Alex O'Connor (i.e. Cosmic Skeptic) and John Vervaeke discuss the meaning crisis and how to find meaning as secular non-believers. Are their answers sufficient for those genuinely seeking truth? Let's find out :) Link to original video: https://youtu.be/IhfAfEh3g5Y?si=0uxQFSybrDv0pqMZ Join my awe…
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Hey friends,! John Lennox, one of the great Christian apologists of our time, recently discussed his secret to effective debating strategies and his comments actually point us all the way back to Jesus in the Gospels! Let's get into it :) Link to original video: https://youtu.be/BCgtdMuIuI8?si=vXVXLiZ7QSrtArKp Join my awesome Patreon community: www…
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Hey friends, I got a lot of requests to respond to Harmeet Dhillon's prayer to Waheguru last week at the RNC. What is the real issue with her prayer? Is it what we think it is? Let's get right into it :) Join my awesome Patreon community: www.patreon.com/WiseDisciple Access exclusive discounts to Logos Bible Software: www.logos.com/WiseDisciple Get…
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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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Hey friends, this video has been a long time coming! And let this not be the last time we discuss the topic. Today, let me show you how I study the Bible. I'll walk you through my daily routine and show you how I use Logos and dig into God's Word for depth. I hope this blesses you :) Join my awesome Patreon community: www.patreon.com/WiseDisciple A…
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Troy chronicles the events immediately leading up to and after he lost his faith in Jesus. He describes the factors that influenced his decision and how it felt to be finally free of the mental gymnastics he needed to apply to remain a Christian. Links: So long, and thanks for all the guilt! (Troy's deconversion blog) Internet Infidels » a drop of …
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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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Hey friends, this wasn't part of the planned videos I was going to make but I've been praying and sitting with what happened and I felt the need to say a few words about what God wants us all to see in this shooting. If this blesses you, would you consider sharing it with someone else? And let's keep praying, for Donald Trump, the victims and their…
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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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Hey friends, got an explosive debate for you. It's Atheist vs. Christian -- Alex O'Connor (i.e. Cosmic Skeptic) vs. Dinesh D'Souza. They go to toe-to-toe on whether or not the Bible is true. Who bested the other in terms of argument and skill? Let's find out! Link to original video: https://youtu.be/UMKkX8qRHsw?si=6D3IPycOwfmG-pxd Join my awesome P…
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We talk with Zenith Virago, a highly respected celebrant, educator, public speaker and author and self-proclaimed Deathwalker. She is the founder of the Natural Death Care Centre and was named Byron Bay's Citizen of the Year in 2021 in recognition of her important work. Links: Zenith Virago, Deathwalker Training Natural Death Care Centre Zenith on …
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Hey friends, time for another round of "What Are They Saying on Tik Tok?" This time we're looking at atheists who claim that the Bible (and following Christ) is what causes their unbelief. Join me as I investigate whether or not these claims are legit :) Join my awesome Patreon community: www.patreon.com/WiseDisciple Access exclusive discounts to L…
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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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Hey friends, the world is starting to catch up to the Bible's explanation of the supernatural realm. I've got a very interesting study for you that just came out by a Harvard researcher. And the results are WILD. Take a look :) Original video: https://youtu.be/Z73zej2aQKg?si=zE951E8jzrNc1egt Link to study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/3…
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This one was a hard video to react to. You're going to hear some of the most vile things ever said about God, the Bible, and Jesus. As always we're going to break it down and see what the Bible truly says :) Join my awesome Patreon community: www.patreon.com/WiseDisciple Access exclusive discounts to Logos Bible Software: www.logos.com/WiseDisciple…
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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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