Sean McDowell, Scott Rae | January 17, 2025

Cultural Update: Making sense of the fires; Anti-Semitic views on the rise; Pharmacists prescribing abortion pills

This week, Scott & Sean discuss: 

  • Biblical Perspective on Southern California Fires
    Exploring the theological implications of natural disasters, addressing questions about God's sovereignty and goodness amidst tragedy.

  • Rising Global Anti-Semitism
    Report showing an alarming increase in anti-Semitic sentiments worldwide, especially among younger generations, and highlights the role of social media in spreading these views.

  • Pharmacists Prescribing Abortion Pills
    Examines the new policy in Washington State and its broader implications, including ethical, medical, and biblical perspectives.

  • Listener Questions
    On human rights, biblical definitions of flourishing, and the church's responsibility to address poverty and inequality.


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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.

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Sean McDowell, Ph.D. is a professor of Christian Apologetics at Biola University, best-selling author, popular speaker, part-time high school teacher, and the Resident Scholar for Summit Ministries, California. Follow him on Twitter: @sean_mcdowell