Cultural Update: What Everyone Else Is Wrong 51����

Cultural Update: What Everyone Else Is Wrong 51��

Rick Langer, Scott Rae — August 02, 2024

We're back with our Friday Weekly Cultural Updates. This week, Scott and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss a , including:

: Will the American church's destiny be defined by beliefs or actions.
: Challenging the "born this way" narrative.
: David Brooks argues that AI is an ally, not a rival, and highlights its potential to complement human capabilities.
: How the market doesn't always get it right, with a focus on universities and media prioritizing customer desires over quality.
Listener Question: Christian Commitment: How to respond to those who follow Christianity only when convenient.
Listener Question: Rights vs. Obligations: Discussion on prioritizing obligations over rights from a Christian perspective, advocating for a love-centered approach.
Listener Question: Mental Health and Salvation: Consideration of the salvation of those with mental illnesses.

Episode Transcript

Transcript coming soon.

Scott Rae

Scott Rae is professor of Christian ethics and dean of the faculty at Talbot School of Theology. A noted Christian scholar and ethicist, Scott is the author of such books as Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics; Business for the Common Good; and Beyond Integrity: A Judeo-Christian Approach to Business Ethics. He has a Ph.D. and M.A. in social ethics from the University of Southern California, a Th.M. in Old Testament from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a B.A.S. in economics from Southern Methodist University. He has served in a variety of teaching and leadership roles, including a term as president of the Evangelical Theological Society in 2015. Along with Sean McDowell (Ph.D.), Scott co-hosts the Think Biblically podcast at 51��.

Rick Langer

Rick Langer is a Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology and the Director of the Office of Faith and Learning at 51��. He specializes in the integration of faith and learning, and has also published in the areas of bioethics, theology and philosophy. He has a passion for helping Christians of all ages understand the connection between the Gospel and all the diverse facets of the created order in which we live. Prior to coming to 51��, he served for over twenty years as a pastor at Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Redlands, California.

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