The idea of human dignity is at the heart of most major issues debated in our culture today. From bioethics (abortion, euthanasia, genetic technologies) to race and immigration, the notion of the dignity of the individual person is a central concept. Yet it is not often clear on what basis people have dignity, unless one acknowledges that persons are made in God’s image. Scott and Sean interview theologian Daniel Darling, Vice President for Communications for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, as he outlines this in his new book, The Dignity Revolution. Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
There are few things in life that are more gut-wrenching than walking with a loved one through a terminal illness. In this heart-rending interview, Scott and Sean talk with Christian philosopher Dr. Doug Groothuis, as he recounts his decade long journey with his wife, Becky, through terminal dementia, in his new book, Walking Through Twilight: A Wife’s Illness-A Philosopher’s Lament. Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
If you’ve had doubts about the effectiveness of your prayer or wondered about how boldly you can pray, then our guest, Talbot Apologetics Director and Professor, Dr. Craig Hazen has wisdom about prayer that will surprise you. Sean and Scott interview Dr. Hazen and highlight his new book, Fearless Prayer: Why We Don’t Ask and Why We Should. Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
What have you wondered about when it comes to the afterlife? Sean and Scott interview Pastor Mike Faberez, pastor of Compass Bible Church in Aliso Viejo, California, about his new book 10 Mistakes People Make about Heaven, Hell and the Afterlife. Join us as we talk about some of those things you may have wondered about the afterlife. Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
The concept of intersectionality is a recent and important contribution to the societal conversation on race and racial reconciliation. Join Sean and Scott as they talk with Baylor University professor, Dr. Elizabeth Corey, for her assessment of the intersectionality movement that is sweeping university campuses across the US. Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
What would you think about a worldview that could satisfy your deepest desires? Talbot philosophy professor Dr. Greg Ganssle talks with Sean and Scott about his new book, Our Deepest Desires: How the Christian Story Fulfills Human Aspirations. He summarizes our primary aspirations around relationships, goodness, beauty and freedom and shows how the Christian faith provides the resources for fulfillment in all these important areas. Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
Os Guinness, noted speaker, author and social commentator, maintains that in the aftermath of the contentious Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation hearings, the polarization in the US seems greater than any time since the Civil War. Scott and Sean interview Os about his new book, Last Call for Liberty: How America's Genius for Freedom Has Become it's Greatest Threat. Join us for this stimulating conversation with one of the best at connecting Christian faith and culture. Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
Join us as Scott interviews Talbot professor and Los Angeles Dodgers chaplain Brandon Cash, as he describes his ongoing ministry with the Dodgers' players and coaches, with a specific emphasis on the current postseason playoffs. Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
Many of the most challenging ethical and social issues today are in the field of bioethics. Issues such as end of life care, reproductive technology, genetic and biotechnology, not to mention long standing issues such as abortion and assisted suicide. Join Sean and Scott as they interview Dr. Paige Cunningham, President of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity, one of the few Christian think tanks in this vexing field of bioethics. Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically