Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture
440 Episodes • By 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
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Christianity
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Cultural Update: AI video generator; designer babies are now teens; UK bans puberty blockers for children
This week, Sean & Scott discuss: UK bans puberty...
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Dec 13 2024 57m
Chapter 1 41 sec
IntroductionChapter 2 11 mins
UK bans puberty blockers for childrenChapter 3 15 mins
Sora, OpenAI's new AI video generatorChapter 4 17 mins
Designer babies now teenagersChapter 5 6 mins
The legacy of Hal LindseyChapter 6 3 mins
Listener question: foster careChapter 7 3 mins
Listener question: Bible study methods
Eye-Opening New Study on Porn
The Barna Group has released a new alarming study ab...
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Dec 10 2024 35m
Chapter 1 9 mins
Christian Views on Pornography StudyChapter 2 14 mins
The Impact of Pornography on ChristiansChapter 3 10 mins
Pornography and Marriage in the ChurchChapter 4 53 sec
Biblical Perspectives in Modern Culture
Cultural Update: IVF Mix-Up; Assisted Suicide Legislation; Faith Amid Chaos; Hunter's Pardon
This week, Scott and Erik Thoennes discuss: IVF Mix-...
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Dec 6 2024 59m
Chapter 1 14 mins
IVF Mix-UpChapter 2 13 mins
Assisted Suicide Moral and Ethical DebateChapter 3 6 mins
Prayer in Sports Amid ControversyChapter 4 3 mins
The Paradox of Presidential PardonsChapter 5 10 mins
Parental Rights and Child's FutureChapter 6 10 mins
Navigating Church and School Roles
Best-selling Evangelistic Book Update
What makes Jesus so different than other religious l...
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Dec 3 2024 48m
Chapter 1 7 mins
More Than a Carpenter RevisitedChapter 2 7 mins
Impact of More Than a CarpenterChapter 3 7 mins
JesusChapter 4 7 mins
Debating Jesus' Claim to DivinityChapter 5 12 mins
Apostolic Martyrdom and Life TransformationChapter 6 5 mins
Impact of More Than Carpenter
Thanksgiving and Gratitude (with Stacy Eltiti)
With the Thanksgiving season upon us, we thought it ...
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Nov 26 2024 27m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Gratitude in Faith and CultureChapter 2 13 mins
Struggles and Gratitude PracticeChapter 3 44 sec
Thanksgiving Week Reminder of Schedule
Cultural Update: Constitutional bans on physician-assisted suicide; Teaching the Bible in public schools
This week, live from the Evangelical Theological Soc...
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Nov 22 2024 50m
Chapter 1 16 mins
Assisted Suicide Ethical and Legal DebatesChapter 2 15 mins
Critique of Harvard's Sex WeekChapter 3 11 mins
The Role of Religion in EducationChapter 4 6 mins
Motives and Tools for Bible Study
Pro-Child Policies (with Katy Faust)
Is it really true that no area of culture, politics ...
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Nov 19 2024 34m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Pro-Child Politics and Cultural ImpactChapter 2 12 mins
Destructive Myths About Masculinity and FemininityChapter 3 7 mins
Environmental and Policing PoliciesChapter 4 9 mins
Children as Priority in Policy
Cultural Update: Genetic discrimination; Banning social media for minors; Listener questions
Topics this week: Scott & Sean dive into genetic...
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Nov 15 2024 50m
Chapter 1 15 mins
Genetic DiscriminationChapter 2 9 mins
Social Media Age Restrictions DebateChapter 3 5 mins
Youth Ministry and Social Media ImpactChapter 4 13 mins
Ecclesiastical Abuse Accountability and ResponsibilityChapter 5 6 mins
End-of-Life Decision Making
How to Think Biblically about Morality and Ethics (with Dave Horner)
How should we think biblically about morality in tod...
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Nov 12 2024 37m
Chapter 1 15 mins
Thinking Biblically About Metaethics and MoralityChapter 2 15 mins
Debating Moral Realism and EvolutionChapter 3 6 mins
Exploring Metaethics From a Christian Perspective
Cultural Update: Living together post-election; balancing grace & truth in conversations
Topics this week include: Reflecting on living with ...
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Nov 8 2024 56m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Navigating Post-Election Unity and UnderstandingChapter 2 7 mins
Balancing Relationships and TruthChapter 3 7 mins
Navigating Political Views and HermeneuticsChapter 4 14 mins
Election Reflections and Biblical DiscernmentChapter 5 7 mins
Genetic Screening and Ethical ConcernsChapter 6 7 mins
Debating IUDs and Teaching Apologetics
Sola Scriptura (with Ben Witherington)
What do we mean by the phrase, sola Scriptura? What ...
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Nov 5 2024 33m
Chapter 1 6 mins
The Meaning of Sola ScripturaChapter 2 6 mins
Authority and Interpretation in ScriptureChapter 3 13 mins
Biblical Terms and Translation ImplicationsChapter 4 6 mins
Decline of Biblical Literacy in Church
Cultural Update: Resurrected as a chatbot; Young men falling behind; IVF followup
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: A murdered teenag...
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Nov 1 2024 55m
Chapter 1 14 mins
The Dark Side of Artificial IntelligenceChapter 2 7 mins
Exploring Economic Mobility and Community InfluenceChapter 3 7 mins
Examining Merit and Social DisadvantagesChapter 4 5 mins
Market Inequality and Disadvantaged Young MenChapter 5 7 mins
Exploring Young Men's Purpose and IsolationChapter 6 12 mins
Medical Ethics and Sabbath InterpretationChapter 7 58 sec
Faith and Culture Podcast Promotion
Is IVF Morally Permissible: A Dialogue, Part 2
This week Sean and Scott continue the conversation a...
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Oct 29 2024 31m
Chapter 1 17 mins
Ethical Considerations on in Vitro FertilizationChapter 2 13 mins
Ethical Concerns on in Vitro Fertilization
Cultural Update: Can AI be blamed for suicide?; Religious comeback?; Political word games
This week's topics: A tragic story about a 14-y...
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Oct 25 2024 43m
Chapter 1 13 mins
The Impact of AI ChatbotsChapter 2 5 mins
The Return of ReligionChapter 3 14 mins
The Power of Political LanguageChapter 4 8 mins
Evolutionary Law and Religion ApproachChapter 5 1 min
Feedback and IVF Discussion
Is IVF Morally Permissible? A Dialogue, Part 1
Is IVF ever morally permissible for Christians? And ...
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Oct 22 2024 35m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Ethical Considerations of in Vitro FertilizationChapter 2 11 mins
Unethical Practices in IVFChapter 3 11 mins
Ethical Implications of Reproductive Technology
Cultural Update: Criminalizing Surrogacy; Do DEI Investments Pay Off?; Prenuptial Agreements
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Italy criminali...
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Oct 18 2024 59m
Chapter 1 15 mins
Italy Criminalizes Surrogacy and ImplicationsChapter 2 13 mins
Challenges of DEI Initiatives in EducationChapter 3 14 mins
Addressing Diversity, Equality, and Embryo ClausesChapter 4 14 mins
Ethical and Philosophical DiscussionsChapter 5 1 min
Exploring Morality of IVF Debate
Taking Persons Seriously (with Mihretu Guta)
The most fundamental question that our polarized cul...
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Oct 15 2024 33m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Taking Persons Seriously in BioethicsChapter 2 13 mins
Defining Personhood and Ethical ChallengesChapter 3 6 mins
Exploring Bioethical Issues and Personhood
Cultural Update: Risks of Marijuana Use; China Reverses One-Child Policy; AI Podcast Hosts
Topics this week: Growing concerns about the rising ...
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Oct 11 2024 59m
Chapter 1 8 mins
Marijuana Use and Its RisksChapter 2 6 mins
Government Push for Increased Birth RatesChapter 3 16 mins
Government Influence on Childbearing and CloningChapter 4 13 mins
Implications of AI in ConversationChapter 5 6 mins
Navigating Apologetics and Church IssuesChapter 6 7 mins
Navigating Perspectives on Israel ConflictChapter 7 35 sec
Engaging With Think Biblically Podcast
Should Christians Support Israel? (with Jeff Myers)
Why should Christians care about the conflict betwee...
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Oct 8 2024 37m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Should Christians Support Israel?Chapter 2 13 mins
Ethical Considerations in Israeli-Palestinian ConflictChapter 3 11 mins
Just War Doctrine and Land RightsChapter 4 43 sec
Biblical Perspectives on Current Issues
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 dis...
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Oct 4 2024 49m
Chapter 1 14 mins
Court Decision and Religious FreedomsChapter 2 6 mins
Navigating Masculinity in Modern SocietyChapter 3 9 mins
The Decline of Deep ReadingChapter 4 8 mins
Impact of Literature on Spiritual FormationChapter 5 10 mins
Ethical Considerations in Modern Debates
Revering God (with Thaddeus Williams)
Why is it often difficult to find pleasure and joy i...
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Oct 1 2024 35m
Chapter 1 9 mins
Awe and ReverenceChapter 2 15 mins
Church Leadership and Christian BeliefsChapter 3 10 mins
Cultivating Reverence and Awe in Worship
Cultural Update: Christians losing political influence; Is working from home a moral issue?
This week: Are conservative Christians losing politi...
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Sep 27 2024 1h 1m
Faith for the Curious (with Mark Matlock)
Are there non-Christians who are genuinely open to h...
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Sep 24 2024 32m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Engaging the Spiritually Curious TodayChapter 2 4 mins
Navigating Conversations With the Spiritually CuriousChapter 3 15 mins
Exploring Faith Through Relationships
Cultural Update: Christians against Bible in schools; Regrets about social media; Taliban restrictions on women
This week's topics: The Taliban imposes new, ha...
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Sep 20 2024 1h 2m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Restrictions on Women in Public SchoolsChapter 2 10 mins
Religion and Education Balance ConcernsChapter 3 10 mins
Social Media's Impact on Gen ZChapter 4 14 mins
Social Media's Impact on Family DynamicsChapter 5 8 mins
Discussing Ethical Issues in SocietyChapter 6 7 mins
Ethical Considerations in Family Planning
Faith & Political Engagement
How should we approach the political arena as Christ...
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Sep 17 2024 40m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Navigating Faith and PoliticsChapter 2 9 mins
Misuse of Biblical Texts in PoliticsChapter 3 7 mins
Legislating Morality and National DefenseChapter 4 9 mins
Navigating Politics With Biblical Principles