Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Nov 19 2024 434 ep. 38 mins 2.4k

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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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Pro-Child Policies (with Katy Faust)

Nov 19 2024 34 mins

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 impact children? We’ll answer thes

Cultural Update: Genetic discrimination; Banning social media for minors; Listener questions

Nov 15 2024 50 mins

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 allegations he mishandled abuse

How to Think Biblically about Morality and Ethics (with Dave Horner)

Nov 12 2024 37 mins

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 Horner around his new book wi

Cultural Update: Living together post-election; balancing grace & truth in conversations

Nov 08 2024 56 mins

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 discussing sensitive issues like ab

Sola Scriptura (with Ben Witherington)

Nov 05 2024 33 mins

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 Witherington is Amos Prof

Cultural Update: Resurrected as a chatbot; Young men falling behind; IVF followup

Nov 01 2024 55 mins

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, employment, and mental health, facing

Is IVF Morally Permissible: A Dialogue, Part 2

Oct 29 2024 31 mins

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. ==========Think Biblically: Conversations on

Cultural Update: Can AI be blamed for suicide?; Religious comeback?; Political word games

Oct 25 2024 43 mins

This week's topics: A tragic story about a 14-year-old's suicide raises questions about the role of AI in human relationships.Exploring the possibility of a religious comeback: Are we seeing signs of renewed interest in faith?Political word games and the language used by both sides to shape public perception.Listener questions on bridging ideological divides with family and engagin

Is IVF Morally Permissible? A Dialogue, Part 1

Oct 22 2024 35 mins

Is IVF ever morally permissible for Christians? And if so, what conditions must be met? Is it ever morally justified to freeze embryos? These are just a few of the questions Sean and Scott discuss in this first part of a two-part discussion on the morality of IVF. If you are looking for a substantive discussion about the case for and against IVF, you will enjoy this first part. Joi

Cultural Update: Criminalizing Surrogacy; Do DEI Investments Pay Off?; Prenuptial Agreements

Oct 18 2024 59 mins

This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Italy criminalizes surrogacy abroad for its citizens, sparking controversy on LGBTQ rights and ethical surrogacy practices.The University of Michigan invests $250 million in DEI initiatives, but faces increased discord and skepticism over their effectiveness.A new prenuptial agreement feature introduces embryo clauses, addressing legal issues in