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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae

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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39:48

A Christian Response to Physician Assisted Suicide —...

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2025/09/30

What is the state of assisted suicide/euthanasia in Canada today?; How significant are the financial pressures on the Canadian health care system and is that a reason that PAS/E is encouraged?; What is involved in a Christian response to PAS/E? We’ll address these questions and a few more with our guest Dr. Ewan Goligher, critical care physician and professor of medicine and physiology at the University of Toronto. Ewan C. Goligher (MD, PhD) is a physician and scientist at the Univ...

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60:30

Cultural Update: What About Those Rapture Promises?;...

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2025/09/26

Scott & Sean's topics this week: Failed rapture predictions once again made headlines, fueled by social media hype, raising questions about biblical teaching, authority, and how Christians should respond with truth and compassionReflection on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the role of faith in politics, with insights from David Brooks’ concerns about blurring Christianity and partisanshipA discussion on artificial intelligence entering personal and family life, from birthday ...

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46:25

Can Christlikeness and Competitiveness Go Together?...

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2025/09/23

What does it mean to play sports for the glory of God? How do you keep someone from tying their identity to their success in sports? And why do parents sometimes have a greater interest in their child’s success in sports than the child himself/herself? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest, our Talbot colleague in theology, Dr. Erik Thoennes. Erik Thoennes is committed to teaching theology so that he and his students love God and people more fully. He strives to make the ...

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58:52

Cultural Update: Cancel Culture Resurfaces;...

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2025/09/19

This week's topics: Police surveillance in New York – Sean and Scott discuss the rise of citywide tracking, privacy rights, and biblical perspectives on government power and personal freedom.Graphic killings on social media – They reflect on how viral videos of violent deaths, including Charlie Kirk’s assassination, can deaden our souls, dehumanize victims, and reveal troubling cultural values.Cancel culture resurfaces – A look at employees fired over mocking Kirk’s death online, raising ques...

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41:01

"Dad Deprivation" and the Importance of Fathers (with...

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2025/09/16

What accounts for the dramatic growth of kids living without their biological father in the home? What are some of the social impacts of what is called “dad deprivation?” What is the effect of dads on the mental health of kids? We’ll discuss these questions and more with our guest, Dr. Anthony Bradley, well known scholar and author, current distinguished research fellow at the Acton Institute and professor at Kuyper College. Anthony Bradley serves as a distinguished research fellow at&n...

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67:56

Cultural Update: Charlie Kirk Assassination; Sex...

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2025/09/12

This week, Sean and Scott discuss: How should Christians respond to the assassination of Charlie Kirk?Will the CDC recognize the suffering of individuals who've attempted to change their sex and regret it?A study across 5 continents finds that men and women with multiple sex partners are less desirable as long-term matesIn an Atlantic essay, a high school student bemoans the effects of AI on their generation ========== Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from T...

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47:19

Spiritual Warfare and the Powers of Darkness (with...

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2025/09/09

Whether in the occult, astrology, or New Age, interest in the supernatural has increased in the past few years. What can we learn about the spiritual realm, and spiritual warfare, from the letters of Paul? Talbot professor Clint Arnold is one of the leading New Testament scholars in the world. He joins the Think Biblically podcast to talk about his book Powers of Darkness and to answer some of the most common questions about demons and the supernatural realm. Dr. Clint Arnold is a profe...

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59:39

Cultural Update: Does Marriage Have a Future?;...

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2025/09/05

Scott is joined by guest co-host Erik Thoennes this week to discuss: Marriage: A New Atlantis essay argues tech and economics have “unbundled” marriage; the hosts counter that a Christian vision roots love, covenant, and fidelity amid today’s easy-in/easy-out norms.Women’s happiness: An Atlantic/IFFS survey finds married mothers are about twice as likely to report being “very happy”; the conversation explores why (connection, purpose) while still affirming the goodness of singleness.Afghanist...

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78:37

How Much Can Christians Compromise on Sexuality?

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2025/09/02

Is it time for the church to set aside theological differences about the morality of same sex unions and gender identity and find common ground in the Gospel? Is same sex marriage a disputable issue that should not divide us believers? According to a new book, the answer to both these questions is yes. The book is called Christlike Acceptance Across Deep Difference and is co-edited by Ron Pierce, a non-affirming scholar who worked at Biola for five decades, and Karen Keen, an affirming schola...

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59:11

Cultural Update: Is Climate Change a Big Deal?;...

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2025/08/29

This week, Scott & Sean discuss: A massive new government study challenges common narratives about climate changeA new study shows that markers of adulthood are occurring later and later for millennials and Gen ZersA terrible school shooting at a Catholic elementary school in MinnesotaListener Questions ========== 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 S...

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37:36

Is Business a Force for Good? (with Jim Otteson)

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2025/08/26

What’s a business for? Why is there skepticism about business among younger generations today? What do we say to the notion that business is based on greed, that it creates consumerism and contributes to growing economic inequality? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest Dr. Jim Otteson, professor of business ethics at Notre Dame. James R. Otteson is the John T. Ryan Jr. Professor of Business Ethics in the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. He is ...

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59:21

Cultural Update: Single Dads by Choice; Abortion...

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2025/08/22

This week, Sean and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss: A growing trend of men becoming single dads by choice sparks discussion on meaning, technology, and the impact on children when family design is redefined.New research shows American millennials and Gen Z are dying at 2.6 times the rate of peers in other wealthy nations—raising questions about loneliness, disordered loves, and deeper spiritual needs.Costco’s decision not to sell the abortion pill is examined—what it reveals about business...

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35:26

A Biblical Guide to Navigating Youth Sports (with Ed...

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2025/08/19

How can Christian parents and other Christian leaders best navigate youth sports? What are some of the toxic elements of youth sports that Christians can avoid, or strategically use as an opportunity for ministry and growth? Our guest today, Ed Uszynski, is the author of a new book Away Game: A Christian Parent's Guide to Navigating Youth Sports. Ed joins Sean and Scott to discuss how our perspective of youth sports needs to shift so we can better watch, coach, and help young people participa...

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53:21

Cultural Update: AI takeover of education; proposed...

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2025/08/15

AI's takeover of education leaves rising seniors as the last students to remember high school before ChatGPT, raising questions about AI’s lasting impact on education.A Supreme Court case seeks to overturn same-sex marriage, prompting discussion on how Christians should respond culturally and theologically.Demand for euthanasia in Canada now outpaces available providers, sparking ethical debate on life, suffering, and medical limits.Listener questions on the forming of a will, convincing non-...

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28:09

Economics and the Fertility Gap (with Clara Piano)

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2025/08/13

Why is fertility in decline around the world? What is the long term social impact of this decline? And why is marriage so central to fertility rates? We’ll discuss these questions and much more with our guest, University of Mississippi economist Dr. Clara Piano. Dr. Clara Piano is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Mississippi. Her primary research areas are family economics, law and economics, and the economics of religion. She has won several grants and a...

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59:12

Cultural Update: Teen use of AI chatbots; Canada...

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2025/08/08

Teen use of AI chatbots is on the rise, prompting concern over emotional dependency, harmful content, and the loss of real human connection.Cash aid to low-income families lacks results, challenging assumptions about poverty and flourishing.Canada pushes to expand euthanasia to mental illness, raising ethical alarms about autonomy, consent, and the value of life.Designer baby hype falls short, exposing the limits of genetic screening and the dangers of treating children as customizable produc...

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The Pursuit of Safety — At What Cost? (with Jeremy...

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2025/08/05

Does God promise to always keep us safe? What does the Bible have to say about our pursuit of safety for ourselves and our kids? How can the pursuit of safety become a form of idolatry in our lives? We’ll discuss these questions and more with our guest, Talbot grad Jeremy Lundgren in his new book, The Pursuit of Safety: A Theology of Danger, Risk and Security. Jeremy Lundgren (PhD, Wheaton College) is director of Nicolet Bible Institute and coordinator of the MA in Biblical and Theologi...

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72:09

[BONUS] An Ex-Abortion Doctor Shares Her Story (with...

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2025/08/01

Why would an abortion doctor change her mind about the morality of abortion and become a Christian? On this bonus episode of the Think Biblically podcast, Dr. Catherine Wheeler shares her compelling and powerful story of redemption and transformation from an abortionist to a pro-life activist. If you want to watch this episode in person, please visit Sean's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5kYzcQtlk8 Dr. Wheeler is an Ob/Gyn physician who practiced in Salt Lake City, Utah for...

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34:55

Scrolling Ourselves to Death (with Brett McCracken)

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2025/07/29

Screens and social media have reshaped the world and our minds, bringing an appetite for distraction, loneliness, and increased rates of mental health challenges. It is time for Christians to rethink their relationship with screens and to consider what it means to live faithfully in our screen-dominated world. Our guest today, Brett McCracken, is the co-editor of a helpful and insightful new book Scrolling Ourselves to Death. Brett McCracken is a senior editor and director of communicat...

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[BONUS] Does the Church Need "Queering"? (with...

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2025/07/25

Does the church need a "queer revolution"? Do we need a new reformation akin to the Protestant Reformation? In this discussion, Sean talks with author and progressive pastor Brandan Robertson about his new book Queer & Christian. They have a friendly debate about their different moral and theological frameworks and then discuss key biblical passages such as Genesis 2, Matthew 19, and Romans 1. If you want to see this discussion on video, visit Sean's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.c...

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