What worldviews are competing for the hearts and minds of today’s students? What is unique about this generation? Sean interviews Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, about how the church can best understand and reach Generation Z. Show notes, including a full transcript and more information on today's guest are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically Jeff Myers is offering a 10% discount on Summit registration to Think Biblically podcast listeners. Use the code "CHAMP2018HS" at summit.org
How does economics shape what it means to “love our neighbor”? How should theology shape our view of economics? In this episode, Sean McDowell and Scott Rae interact with Dr. Tom Nelson, who is the head of Made To Flourish, a network of pastors and local churches committed to integrating theology and work for the common good. They discuss pastor Nelson’s excellent book The Economics of Neighborly Love. Show notes, including a full transcript and more information on today's guest are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
Christians find themselves today in an increasingly secular culture, which is sometimes even hostile to the faith. In this setting, what is the most biblical and effective means of persuasion? In this episode, Sean McDowell and Scott Rae talk with author of Winsome Persuasion and Biola University professor Tim Muehlhoff about what it means to communicate winsomely today. Tim offers practical ideas for having difficult and controversial conversations. Tim Muelhoff's latest book is Winsome Persuasion. Show notes, including a full transcript and more information on today's guest are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
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