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

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Cultural Counterfeits (with Jen Oshman) Aug 25, 2022

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What does the Bible have to say to a culture obsessed with body image, hookup sex, abortion and alternative sexualities? Jen Oshman identifies the empty promises the culture has made to us, especially women, and gives us a way forward that is faithful to the gospel. Join Scott and Sean for this interview, in which Jen also suggests that even marriage and motherhood can become idols making empty promises.
Jen Oshman is a former missionary to Japan and the Czech Republic and now is a staff writer for Gospel Centered Discipleship.
Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/cultural-counterfeits

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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.

[BONUS] The Faith Journey of a Navy Seal (with Chad Williams) Aug 22, 2022

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Why would a Navy Seal come to faith? How would he reconcile questions about the use of violence with his Christian beliefs? These are just a few of the questions Sean explores with Chad Williams, former Navy Seal. This bonus episode was first recorded on Sean's YouTube channel, but falls right in line with typical content we have on the Think Biblically podcast.
Chad Williams is a frequent guest on Fox News Channel, CNN News Room, Anderson Cooper 360 and more. He draws from his experience in military to provide a Navy SEAL's perspective on issues related to effective leadership, resilience, teamwork, overcoming adversity and motivation. He is the author of Seal of God.
Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/bonus-the-faith-journey-of-a-navy-seal

20 Myths About Religion and Politics (with Ryan Burge) Aug 18, 2022

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Is evangelical faith in decline today? Is abortion the main political issue for Christians? Do pastors talk about politics too much from their pulpits? Political scientist Ryan Burge upends much of the conventional wisdom about the mixture of religion and politics. Join Sean and Scott as they discuss Dr. Burge's surprising findings about the intersection of Christian faith and politics.
Ryan Burge is Assistant Professor of Political Science as well as the Graduate Coordinator at Eastern Illinois University. He is the author of The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going. He is also the author of 20 Myths About Religion and Politics in America.
Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/20-myths-about-religion-and-politics

God, Genocide and Biblical Interpretation (with Charlie Trimm) Aug 11, 2022

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Did God sanction genocide in the Old Testament? The biblical passages concerning the Israelites and Canaanites are some of the most challenging texts in all of Scripture and have been a major stumbling block for people interested in Christian faith and a difficult one for followers of Jesus to answer. Join Scott and Sean as they talk with Talbot colleague and OT professor, Dr. Charlie Trimm, as he lays out the various options for how to think about these perplexing texts in his most recent book, The Destruction of the Canaanites God, Genocide and Biblical Interpretation.
Dr. Charlie Trimm is Associate Professor Old Testament and Chair of the Undergraduate Department of Old Testament. He is the author of Fighting for the King and the Gods: A Survey of Warfare in the Ancient Near East, and Understanding Old Testament Theology: Mapping the Terrain of Recent Approaches
Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/god-genocide-and-biblical-interpretation

[BONUS] A Simple Guide to Experience Miracles (with JP Moreland) Aug 08, 2022

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Do miracles still happen today? How would we recognize a miracle as genuine? In this bonus episode, which Sean recorded on his YouTube channel, J.P Moreland discusses his latest book. Then they take live questions at the end from both believers and skeptics.
JP Moreland is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is the author of multiple books including The Soul: How We Know Its Real and Why It Matters.
Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/bonus-a-simple-guide-to-experience-miracles

Hills to Die On: Discussing Unity Aug 04, 2022

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** This episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube channel **
How important is unity for Christians today? What issues and circumstances should we divide over? In this discussion, Scott and Sean offer some biblical insights about unity in the church today. They discuss what issues we should "die on" and what issues we should seek unity over.
Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/hills-to-die-on-discussing-unity

Logic and the Way of Jesus (with Travis Dickinson) Jul 28, 2022

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What does it mean to think like Jesus? How can Christians better learn to use logic to discover truth and avoid "fake news"? In this interview, Sean talks with Dr. Travis Dickinson about his latest book. They discuss why critical thinking is so important today, what it means to love God with our minds, and some practical steps for recognizing faulty thinking.
Travis Dickinson, Ph.D. is a professor of philosophy at Dallas Baptist University. He graduated from Biola with an M.A. in Apologetics. He is the author of multiple books including Jesus and the Way of Logic: Thinking Critically and Christianly.
Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/logic-and-the-way-of-jesus

[BONUS] Christians in a Cancel Culture (with Joe Dallas) Jul 25, 2022

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What is cancel culture and why is it so prevalent today? How should Christians respond to the phenomenon of canceling people? In this bonus episode, Sean interviews Joe Dallas about his latest book Christians In A Cancel Culture. This episode was recorded on Sean's YouTube channel, which is in partnership with the Biola Apologetics program.
Joe Dallas is an author, speaker, and pastoral counselor who conducts seminars nationwide. He is the founder of Genesis Biblical Solutions in Tustin, California, and has written six books on human sexuality from a Christian perspective. His articles have been featured in Christianity Today magazine and the Journal of Psychology and Christianity, and he is a regular contributor to the Christian Research Journal.
Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/bonus-christians-in-a-cancel-culture

Excavating the Evidence for Jesus (with Titus Kennedy) Jul 21, 2022

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How strong is the archaeological and historical evidence for Jesus and the Gospels? In this interview, Sean and Scott talk with Dr. Titus Kennedy, a field archaeologist and adjunct professor at Biola, about his latest book: Excavating the Evidence for Jesus. They discuss some of the key discoveries that offer illumination and historical support for key events in the life, ministry, and burial of Jesus.
Dr. Titus Kennedy is a field archaeologist working primarily with sites and materials related to the Bible. He has been involved in excavations and surveys at several archaeological sites in Bible lands. He is a research fellow at Discovery Institute, an adjunct professor at Biola University, and the author of multiple books including Unearthing the Bible.
Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/excavating-the-evidence-for-jesus

Fire in the Streets (with Doug Groothuis) Jul 14, 2022

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What is critical theory and why is it so influential today? How might Christians respond to current controversies surrounding gender and race? In this interview, Sean and Scott talk with philosopher Doug Groothuis about his latest book Fire in the Streets. Dr. Groothuis defines critical race theory, explains some of its history, and discusses how Christians can best respond.
Douglas Groothuis, Ph.D., is Professor of Philosophy at Denver Seminary, where he has served since 1993. He is the author or co-author of fourteen books, including the best-selling, Unmasking the New Age, the much-used apologetics textbook, Christian Apologetics, and introduction to philosophy, Philosophy in Seven Sentences, a memoir, Walking through Twilight, and a children’s book, I Love You to The Stars (with Crystal Bowman).
Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/fire-in-the-streets

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