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• Who is an Evangelical?

  with Thomas Kidd

  Sean McDowell — June 11, 2024

  What does it mean to be an evangelical? What do non-Christians think about the evangelical movement? Is it a movement worth saving? These are some...

• Cultural Update: AI Virtual Companions; Sports Gambling; Fidelity Month; Housing Racism

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 07, 2024

  This week, Scott & Sean discuss: AI and Virtual Companions: Discussion on potential radical changes in AI, with OpenAI and Apple possibly...

• Clarity on Cancel Culture

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 04, 2024

  What is cancel culture and why has it burst on the scene so dramatically the past few years? How can Christians best navigate our current cultural...

• Cultural Update: Marijuana Surpasses Alcohol in Frequent Consumption, How Hamas Refers to it's Female Captives, The Non-Religious Plateau in Number

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 31, 2024

  This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Marijuana has Surpassed Alcohol as the Most Frequently Used Drug How Hamas Refers to Female Captives The...

• People-First Leadership

  with Jack Hollis

  Sean McDowell — May 28, 2024

  Jack Hollis is the executive VP of Toyota North America. He loves to say: "I work for Jesus, but get paid by Toyota." How does he lead such a...

• Cultural Update: Christian Ethics of Immigration, AI in Dating Apps, Nonconsensual Medical Examinations

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 24, 2024

  This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Christian Ethics of Immigration AI in Dating Apps Nonconsensual Medical Examinations Listener Question: What...

• The Two-Parent Privilege

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 21, 2024

  Although it may be surprising to some, having two parents in the home provides the greatest economic privilege kids can have. Thus, the decline in...

• Cultural Update: Punishing Prostitutes for Refusing Sex, Deathbed Visions, Harrison Butker Speech Sparks Debate

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 17, 2024

  This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Sex Workers Punished by Law for Refusing Sex What Deathbed Visions Teach us 51ÂÜÀò the Afterlife Kansas City...

• Christianity as a Strange Religion?

  with Nijay Gupta

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 14, 2024

  What made the first Christians so different from their surrounding culture? How did their worship differ from the way the average Roman citizen...

• Cultural Update: Trends in Teenage Sex; Slogans in Israel/Palestine Conflict; Gender Affirming Care for Children; Listener Questions

  Rick Langer, Sean McDowell — May 10, 2024

  This week, Sean and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss: Troubling Trends in Teenage Sex Slogans in Israel/Palestine Conflict Debate Over Gender...

• Living as Exiles Today

  with Preston Sprinkle

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 07, 2024

  The Bible is clear that followers of Jesus are exiles in this world. What exactly does this mean and what does this mean for the way we view our...

• Cultural Update: Falling U.S. Fertility Rates; Campus Protests; Marijuana Reclassification; Listener Questions

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 03, 2024

  This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Falling Fertility Rates : Discussion on the continuous decline of fertility rates in the U.S., with women...

• The Gift of Kidney Donation

  with Mark Rae

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 30, 2024

  Our host Scott Rae recently donated a kidney to his brother, Mark. It was a long, arduous journey in which God was clearly present along the way....

• Cultural Update: Armed Teachers; Gen Z's Views on Israel; AI + CRISPR; Listener Questions

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 26, 2024

  This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Tennessee Legislation on Armed Teachers : The controversial decision by Tennessee lawmakers allowing teachers to...

• Polyamory: A Biblical Response

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 23, 2024

  What is polyamory and why is it bursting on the scene right now? Is there such a thing as Christian polyamory? Will polyamorous relationships...

• Cultural Update: Shifts in Religious Identification; Persuasive AI; Rethinking Gender-Affirming Care; Listener Questions

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 19, 2024

  This week: Exploring Shifts in Religious Identification : Dive into the latest trends in religious affiliations in America. Discover why the...

• Encountering the Holy Spirit

  with Fred Sanders

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Fred Sanders — April 16, 2024

  Who is the Holy Spirit? How does the Holy Spirit work in our lives? What are some common misconceptions about the Holy Spirit and what are some...

• Cultural Update: Solar Eclipse and Intelligent Design; Racial Bias in Hiring; Vatican on Gender

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 12, 2024

  Today, Scott and Sean discuss: Solar Eclipses and Intelligent Design: Discussion on how solar eclipses demonstrate intelligent design, including...

• Is Free Will a Myth?

  with Greg Ganssle

  Greg Ganssle, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 09, 2024

  Are humans physical machines determined by the laws of chemistry and physics? Has science shown that free will is a myth? Sean and Scott invite...

• Cultural Update: Dawkins is a Christian?; Social Costs of De-Churching; Spiritual Parenthood

  Rick Langer, Sean McDowell — April 05, 2024

  This week, Sean and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss: Richard Dawkins Identifies as a Cultural Christian: Dawkins expresses shock over Ramadan...

• Defending Life Courageously

  with Treneé McGee

  Rick Langer, Scott Rae — April 02, 2024

  What is it like to be a pro-life Democrat in a state legislature? How does it work to be pro-life in the African American community? We’ll answer...

• Cultural Update: Political Realignment; Marriage and Well-Being; Smartphones and Gen Z's Mental Health

  Rick Langer, Sean McDowell — March 29, 2024

  This week, Sean McDowell and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss: Political Realignment and Identity Politics: A discussion based on a New York Times...

• Demystifying Evil

  with Ingrid Faro

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — March 26, 2024

  How can Christians best respond to the reality of evil and suffering? What does it mean to trust God through our pain? Sean and Scott interview...

• Cultural Update: Kanye's "God of Me"; AI Resurrections; Florida's DEI Departures

  Sean McDowell, Thaddeus Williams — March 22, 2024

  This week, Sean and guest co-host Thaddeus Williams discuss: Kanye West's Controversial Statements on Faith : Kanye West, now known as Ye,...

• A Biblical View of Mental Health

  with Chris Adams

  Chris Adams, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — March 19, 2024

  How does a Christian view of mental health compare and contrast with a secular perspective? Are we in a mental health crisis today? And how do we...

51ÂÜÀò the Podcast

Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a weekly podcast that offers Christian perspectives on some of the most significant issues facing today's church and culture. In each episode, hosts Scott Rae and Sean McDowell — professors at 51ÂÜÀò's Talbot School of Theology — draw upon biblical wisdom and insights from guest experts as they explore how Christians can thoughtfully and faithfully engage with cultural trends and current events.

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To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

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