Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture - Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae

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Artificial Intelligence Jan 05, 2023

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Artificial intelligence and robotics are becoming a major part of our everyday lives, whether we realize it or not. Where do we see it in our lives? Where is it a good thing and where should we be concerned about it? Can AI produce machines with the ability to learn, human consciousness, rationality, moral decision making? Join Scott and Sean for this very relevant conversation.
This episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/U4vVSG0c7yM
Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2023/artificial-intelligence.

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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.
Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically.
To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

The Meaning of Singleness (and relevant to you if you’re married!) (with Dani Treweek) Dec 22, 2022

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When the early Christians talked about singleness and marriage, how did they talk about it? How are single adults viewed in our churches today? Is that consistent with the way they have been viewed in the history of the church? Is singleness a gift? Join Scott as we discuss these questions and more with our guest, Australian author Dani Treweek.
Dani Treweek is a Christian theological researcher, author and speaker whose ministry focus lies in resourcing Christian individuals & communities on biblical singleness, sexuality, theological retrieval, worldview formation & other related topics.
Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/meaning-of-singleness.

Game Changing Archeological Finding (with Scott Stripling) Dec 19, 2022

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Once in a generation archeologists unearth something that is truly a game changer. Recently found material turn much of OT critical scholarship on its head. Join Scott as he discusses this finding with archeologist Scott Stripling—spoiler alert—it’s a very exciting find!!
Scott Stripling, provost and director of the Archaeology Institute at The Bible Seminary, is the director of excavations for the Associates for Biblical Research at ancient Shiloh (2017 to present). He previously directed the excavations at Khirbet el-Maqatir (2014–2016). He serves as president of the Near East Archaeological Society.
Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/game-changing-archeological-finding.

The State of Bible and Theology in America: 2022 Dec 08, 2022

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What do Americans believe about the Bible? How often do Americans read the Bible and in what ways? And what theological beliefs do evangelicals hold in comparison with the broader society? In this discussion, which is also available as video on Biola's YouTube channel, Sean and Scott discuss two recent studies: The State of the Bible 2022 and The State of Theology from 2022.
This episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube channel.
Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/the-state-of-bible-and-theology-in-america-2022.

The Bible and Same Sex Marriage (with Rachel Gilson) Dec 05, 2022

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The Bible repeatedly uses the metaphor of marriage to illustrate the relationship between Christ and His church. How does that metaphor speak to the subject of same sex marriage? Does the use of that metaphor render same sex marriage impossible to harmonize with the Bible? Can transgender people fulfill the model of marriage laid out in Ephesians 5? Join Scott for this discussion with Rachel Gilson, author of Born Again This Way.
Rachel Gilson serves on the leadership team for theological development and culture at Cru. She has an MDiv from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and is working on her PhD at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is the author of Born Again This Way: Coming Out, Coming to Faith, and What Comes Next. Her writing has been featured in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, and Desiring God.
Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/the-bible-and-same-sex-marriage.

The Call to Follow (with Rick Langer) Nov 17, 2022

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There are lots of seminars on leadership but when is the last time you attended a seminar on “follower-ship?” Don’t we commonly think of followers as people who are not leaders? But that’s most of us, isn’t it? Maybe the Bible thinks of followership differently since all of are called to be followers of Jesus? Join Scott and Sean as they interview one of the co-authors, Rick Langer of the new book, The Call to Follow (co-authored with Joanne Jung).
Rick is a Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology and the Director of the Office of Faith and Learning at Biola University. He specializes in the integration of faith and learning, and has also published in the areas of bioethics, theology and philosophy.
Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/the-call-to-follow.

Think Biblically about Think Biblically (Live Episode!) Nov 10, 2022

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At their recent live show, Sean & Scott discuss some of the thornier issues and questions they've run up against during their five years of recording the Think Biblically podcast.
Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/think-biblically-about-think-biblically.

Thinking Biblically about Politics Nov 03, 2022

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Politics remains a divisive and contentious area in the culture at large and among Christians. What does it mean to think Biblically and well about the political arena? What exactly does the Bible give us about complex political issues? Join Scott and Sean for this important discussion about this controversial area.
This episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube channel.
Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/thinking-biblically-about-politics.

[BONUS] Why Jesus Matters Today (with J. Warner Wallace) Oct 31, 2022

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Why did Jesus have such a big impact on history? How could one man so deeply influence art, architecture, history, music, and more? In this fascinating episode, Sean interviews cold case detective J. Warner Wallace about his latest book Person of Interest. This interview was first recorded on Sean's YouTube channel, which is in partnership with the Biola Apologetics program.
J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker and best-selling author. He is an adjunct professor at Talbot School of Theology. He is the best-selling author of multiple books including Cold Case Christianity and Person of Interest.
Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/why-jesus-matters-today.

Live Episode! — Reaching the World for Christ (with Josh McDowell) Oct 27, 2022

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At a special event & live recording celebrating the 5-Year Anniversary of the Think Biblically podcast, Sean & Scott sit down with Josh McDowell to discuss his decades of legacy in reaching the world for Christ.
This episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube channel.
Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/reaching-the-world-for-christ.

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