Did God use evolution? Should Christians embrace evolution? In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with the leading intelligent design proponent Stephen Meyer about the new book Theistic Evolution: A Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Critique. Show notes, including a full transcript and more information on today's guest are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
On this special release, Sean joins Colson Center president John Stonestreet, on the Breakpoint Podcast, to discuss the Bible and homosexuality. John interviews Sean about his recent public dialogue with one of the leading “Gay Christian” voices in America. Sean's full conversation with Matthew Vines is available on YouTube. Show notes, including a full transcript are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
In the second half of this two-part series, Sean McDowell and Scott Rae continue their conversation with pastor and author Caleb Kaltenbach. In this episode, they focus on Caleb’s new book The God of Tomorrow, which is about how trusting God’s sovereign plan for tomorrow while living with boldness and hope today. Show notes, including a full transcript and more information on today's guest are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
There is often great fear, mistrust, and tension between the church and the LGBTQ community. How can Christians posture themselves in a biblical manner? In this episode, Sean McDowell and Scott Rae talk with pastor and author Caleb Kaltenbach about his book Messy Grace. As the son of two gay parents, Caleb has a unique voice on this issue today. Show notes, including a full transcript and more information on today's guest are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
Jesus taught his followers to help the poor. Yet there is much confusion about the most effective and biblical means for doing so. In this episode, Sean McDowell and Scott Rae talk with Dan Anderson, pastor at the Urban Rescue Mission, about how Christians can make a genuine and lasting difference for the poor. Dan shares some memorable and life-changing stories. Show notes, including a full transcript and more information on today's guest are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
What is the church doing well in the LGBTQ conversation? Where can we improve? In this podcast, Sean McDowell and Scott Rae interview Dr. Mark Yarhouse about these questions and more. They ask Dr. Yarhouse some of the toughest questions surrounding this issue, and he responds with wisdom and insight. As a trained psychologist, Dr. Yarhouse brings a uniquely balanced and research-based approach to this issue. Show notes, including a full transcript and more information on today's guest are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
What is the best evidence for the soul? What is the state of philosophical debate over the existence of the soul? Can evolution explain the soul? In this episode, Sean McDowell and Scott Rae discuss these questions, and many more, with Talbot professor J.P. Moreland, one of the top 50 living philosophers today. Show notes, including a full transcript and more information on today's guest are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
The contemporary church puts a huge emphasis on natural marriage and family. But according to pastor, author, and Talbot professor Joe Hellerman, the New Testament prioritizes the church family. Have we gotten our priorities wrong? In this podcast, Sean McDowell and Scott Rae talk to professor Hellerman about the biblical view of family and what this practically means for the church today. Joe Hellerman's book is titled When the Church Was a Family: Recapturing Jesus' Vision for Authentic Christian Community. Show notes, including a full transcript and more information on today's guest are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
In this episode, Sean McDowell and Scott Rae continue the conversation with Brett Kunkle, president of Maven, a youth culture specialist organization. They discuss how to define culture, and then offer practical ideas for helping young people navigate our information age, apply faith to all areas of life, and guide them to experience the good life amidst affluence and materialism. Brett Kunkle's latest book is titled A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today’s World. Show notes, including a full transcript and more information on today's guest are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically