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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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The Becket Cook Show

The Becket Cook Show

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The Becket Cook Show was created by Becket Cook to discuss relevant topics and to crush the lies of culture with truth. Becket Cook was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. After graduating from college, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of writing and acting, finding success in both. He eventually became a production designer working on fashion shoots for brands such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Gap, L'Oréal Paris, and Nike. Becket lived as a gay man until 2009, when he reluctantly agr ...
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Training Christians to THINK WELL by curating conversations with Christian thinkers and giving a framework for engaging the culture with a biblical worldview. Ryan Pauly has been working with students for over a decade as a high school teacher, missionary, and apologist. He is the Founder and President of Think Well, an organization focused on training Christians to engage the culture with a biblical worldview, and the Director of Immersive Experiences at MAVEN. Ryan holds a B.A. in theology ...
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This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Biblical Perspective on Southern California Fires Exploring the theological implications of natural disasters, addressing questions about God's sovereignty and goodness amidst tragedy. Rising Global Anti-Semitism Report showing an alarming increase in anti-Semitic sentiments worldwide, especially among younger gener…
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"Christianity alone provides the best solution for a coherent reason to value a human person and the necessary authority to confidently guarantee it... Can non-Christian systems arrive at a position of human dignity on their own that does not end up being arbitrary?"Human dignity is at the heart of all political views, religious traditions, and cul…
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What does it mean to engage Jesus with our senses? What is an embodied approach to studying the life of Jesus as opposed to the way we normally read the gospel accounts? How could this change the way we encounter Jesus in the gospels? We’ll discuss these questions and more with our guest, Talbot colleague Jeannine Hanger in her new book, Engaging J…
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For the first week of the new year, Sean & Scott discuss: Update on the wildfires in Southern California. Atheist author argues that true Christianity is key to saving America. The California Senate revisits expanding aid-in-dying laws to include dementia and Alzheimer's patients. AI’s role in selecting embryos raises significant ethical and moral …
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"If you don't teach your children, the world will." Isn't this true? If we are not intentional about our own learning and our children for those who are parents, then our culture will disciple us unintentionally, often with greater effectiveness. TikTok is one of the major influences in the lives of students. So, today's show will examine a few Tik…
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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with John G. West about the absurd amount of glowing appraisals of Jimmy Carter’s presidency and subsequent meddling in foreign affairs. We also look at his perplexing approval of same-sex marriage - “Jesus would approve of gay marriage.” John West's Article: https://cleartru…
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What does it mean to say that we are body and soul both? Have the neurosciences done away with the soul? Are we little more than our physical stuff that is reducible to chemistry and physics? We’ll answer these questions and much more in our conversation with Stan Wallace around his new book, Have We Lost Our Minds?: Neuroscience, Neurotheology the…
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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with Jon who used to be Andrea before coming to faith in Christ. His story is inspiring and demonstrates the power of God! Jon's Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/finally-transformed-transgender-christian/ The Becket Cook Show Ep. 185 This Episode of The Bec…
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What new challenges have emerged to the family in the past few years? How is the family doing today versus in the past? What biblical principles must Christians keep in mind when thinking about the family today? These are a few of the questions we ask Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family. He discusses radical shifts in the modern family as we…
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Have you heard either of these claims? "There are no atheists in foxholes," and "Only an atheist until the plane starts to fall." These claims are often given to show that atheists frequently find themselves pulled toward God during times of stress. Is this true? Can it be used as an argument for God?Atheist Armin Navabi addresses this argument in …
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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket looks at the new creed on sexuality from Australia called, “Australian Creed for Sexual Integrity.” It’s an important statement for the church everywhere! https://cleartruthmedia.com/s/445/christians-in-australia-have-forged-a-new-creed-to-combat-sexual-heresies-read-it-here https:…
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Jordan Peterson is one of the leading intellectuals of our day. He is a mega-selling author, psychologist, and popular influencer. In this discussion, Sean and Scott review his latest book We Who Wrestle with God. They discuss key lessons and insights from the book, but also help listeners think biblically about some of Peterson's psychological ins…
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Christians will sometimes point to the violent behavior of atheists like Joseph Stalin or Mao Zedong when showing why atheism is false. Is this a fair argument? Can we suggest that the depravity caused by atheists reflects back on atheism? What about Christianity? Do the evil actions of Christians mean that Christianity is evil? Atheist Armin Navab…
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Topics this week: Veterans are increasingly exploring psychedelic treatments in Mexico for trauma and brain injuries, raising medical, ethical, and spiritual questions. Syrian Christians face uncertainty and displacement following the rise of Islamist-led groups after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Over 1 million children in Nigeria are forced into h…
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Who was the "real" Bonhoeffer and why has he left such an enduring legacy? What can we learn from his life today? And is the new film about his life, Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin, accurate? In this interview, we talk with Dr. Brant Himes, a professor and scholar who has studied the life and theology of Bonhoeffer for two decades. Brant is a fu…
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Let's have some fun talking about what's on your mind! Send in your questions in the live chat, or call in once we go live!Help us expand our reach and continue fostering conversations that matter! Generous donors have come together and pledged $14,000 to help meet our budget and fund this important work in 2025! Any gift of $35 or more will receiv…
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This week, Sean & Scott discuss: UK bans puberty blockers for children, citing insufficient evidence of safety and efficacy, sparking international comparisons and debate. OpenAI's new AI video generator, Sora, raises ethical and biblical questions about truth and technology's societal impact. Designer babies now teens, with many experiencing ident…
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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with Dru Hammer About her new book, “Hammered.” Dru is the granddaughter-in-law of the legendary business tycoon, Armand Hammer. She’s also the mother of the famous actor Armie Hammer (Social Network, Call Me By Your Name). We discuss her extraordinary life including sharing …
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Atheist Armin Navabi concludes his book by addressing the extreme skeptic who says, "We cannot prove that anything exists." He writes, "The reason that some claim that true knowledge is impossible is because we are limited by our senses and experiences, which are ultimately subjective. We perceive reality through our senses and think about it with …
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The Barna Group has released a new alarming study about the extent and impact of pornography in the culture and the church. Some of the findings are truly eye-opening and disturbing. For example, 55% of practicing Christians reportedly believe that one can view porn and be sexually healthy. How did we get here, and what can we do about it? Sean and…
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This week, Scott and Erik Thoennes discuss: IVF Mix-Up Drama: A heartbreaking in vitro fertilization mix-up forces two families to navigate moral, emotional, and relational challenges. Assisted Suicide Legalization: UK Parliament passes a bill legalizing assisted suicide, sparking debates on ethics, compassion, and the sanctity of life. Faith Amid …
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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with a woman who had a dramatic conversion to Christ after years of living as a lesbian and deep into drugs. The Becket Cook Show Ep. 182 This Episode of The Becket Cook Show is available on YouTube Join the Patreon! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inqui…
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Some Christians claim that since some intelligent people believe in God, it must be true! Who are we to say that they are wrong? Well, as Armin writes, "Experts are not always right. Even very smart people can be wrong." So, is there a connection between genius minds and belief in God?Atheist Armin Navabi addresses this argument in chapter 19 of hi…
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What makes Jesus so different than other religious leaders? How can you prove Christianity is true? How should we evaluate the claim that “Jesus changed my life.” We’ll answer these questions and much more as Sean and I discuss the revision that he and his dad, Josh McDowell recently did to the bestselling and impactful book, More Than a Carpenter.…
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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, I chat with Dr. Aaron Edwards about his being fired from a Christian college because of this tweet: “Homosexuality is invading the Church. Evangelicals no longer see the severity of this [because] they’re busy apologising for their apparently barbaric homophobia, whether or not it’s true.…
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Let's have some fun talking about what's on your mind! Send in your questions in the live chat, or call in once we go live!Content Discussed0:00 Intro2:46 Are the virgins in Matthew 25 brides of the groom or guests at the wedding?6:05 What would convince you that your faith is wrong?13:00 1st Caller: Is Christianity falsifiable? 55:42 What led me t…
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With the Thanksgiving season upon us, we thought it fitting to do some theological and psychological reflection on gratitude. Join us for this stimulating conversation with Rosemead Professor Dr. Stacy Eltiti, as we explore dimensions of gratitude that you might not have thought about before. It can be applied all year round, not just during the Th…
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This week, live from the Evangelical Theological Society Conference in San Diego, Scott & Sean discuss: West Virginia amends its constitution to ban physician-assisted suicide, sparking a larger discussion on bioethics and cultural trends. Harvard's controversial "Sex Week" and a student's bold critique highlight the cultural longing for deeper mea…
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Does the fact that so many people have died for God or their religion mean it is true? Atheist Armin Navabi writes, "Holy wars have been fought between different factions of believers, martyrs have willingly given up their lives for their religious beliefs, people have been sacrificed to appease angry gods and victims have been tortured and killed …
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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 misconceptions about the family that harm children? And how does green energy subsidization negatively im…
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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 minors under 16, sparking debate on mental health vs. freedom and enforcement challenges. Justin Welby resigns as Archbishop of Canterbury amid a…
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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, I chat with Dr. Joseph Nicolosi, Jr., a clinical psychologist, about the factors that cause same-sex attraction. Very enlightening. https://www.josephnicolosi.com/ The Becket Cook Show Ep. 180 This Episode of The Becket Cook Show is available on YouTube Join the Patreon! Discover more Chr…
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Atheist Armin Navabi writes, "Life is, objectively, meaningless; given the size and scope of the universe and our tiny role within it, it's absurd to think that we might have any sort of cosmically vital role." At the same time, he also believes that "We have the ability to create meaning for our lives" by doing worthwhile goals, none of which requ…
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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 coherent view of morality? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest, our colleague Dr Dave Hor…
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Topics this week include: Reflecting on living with one another post-election, focusing on maintaining relationships amidst political differences. Discussion of a recent article exploring the challenges and necessity of unity within the church despite diverse political beliefs. Insights on balancing truth and grace in conversations, especially when…
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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with an expert from Malaysia on Eastern religions. What are they all about? How did they co e to the West? How do they influence Christians? The Becket Cook Show Ep. 179 This Episode of The Becket Cook Show is available on YouTube Join the Patreon! Discover more Christian pod…
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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 Witherington around his new book Sola Scriptura: Scripture’s Final Authority in the Modern World. Bible scholar Ben…
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This week, Sean and Scott discuss: A murdered teenager was resurrected as a chatbot, raising ethical and theological concerns about AI misuse. A Harvard study suggests that race matters less than it used to for achieving the American dream, with economic mobility improving for Black Americans. Young men in America are falling behind in education, e…
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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with Rosaria Butterfield about an article she just wrote called, “Why Progressivism Hates Repentance.” We discuss three reasons why. This will surprise and edify you. Rosaria's Article: https://cleartruthmedia.com/s/394/why-progressivism-hates-repentance The Becket Cook Show …
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Atheist Armin Navabi tackles Matt Slick's version of the transcendental argument for God (TAG) in chapter 14 of his book, "Why There Is No God." TAG is an attempt to demonstrate the existence of God using the Laws of Logic. These laws would include the Law of Identity, the Law of Non-Contradiction, and the Law of Excluded Middle. Armin believes tha…
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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 it. This week, we uncover further differences and clarify the moral issues beneath the debate. ==========…
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