A weekly podcast that offers Christian perspectives on some of the most significant issues facing today's church and culture. In each episode,... more
What is the state of the current debate over the morality and legality of pornography? Is porn really harmful? Can... more
Is the criminal justice system in the US broken? If so, what would it take to fix it? Are there... more
Is religious freedom the first and most fundamental freedom in a culture? Or is the claim for religious freedom simply... more
What does it mean that we must "lose our religion" in order to regain the integrity of the gospel message?... more
What is the condition of the global church in places where persecution is commonplace? What are the countries where this... more
What does it mean to say that someone is deconstructing their faith? Can that be a good thing, or is... more
What’s is God’s design for our work? Is it more than simply a paycheck? What does it mean to work... more
What are conspiracy theories and why are Christians so drawn to them? How widespread are conspiracy theories in the church?... more
What is meant by the term toxic masculinity? Where does it come from and is it, as some critics assert,... more
What would happen if a leading lawyer examined some of the biggest religions in the world? How would Buddhism, Hinduism,... more
Can the miracles of Jesus be explained as magic? Since magic is forbidden in the Bible, can a Christian be... more
Why would a megachurch pastor leave his faith? What questions are raised through his journey that we need to address,... more
Is the message of the gospel and the Kingdom inherently political messages? If so, what does that mean? How is... more
Why does the church reflect the polarization of the culture at large? What is the future of Christian higher education?... more
What’s the best way to read the Old Testament? Should we even engage the OT since it’s hard to understand?... more
Has evangelicalism increasingly "othered" certain groups such as liberals, blacks, gays, feminists, and progressives? Is the evangelical movement in crisis... more
What is the evidence, outside the Bible, that Jesus existed and was who He said He was? What is the... more
How can Christians best respond to pride month? While this is a big question, Sean shares a bonus episode of... more
Have we been looking in the wrong place–politics and religion–when we should be looking to a sport to save us?... more
In our polarized culture, how do we hold our convictions with conviction, but also with kindness, so that our style... more
What is a biblical approach to history? While we often discuss contemporary cultural issues on this podcast, this episode we... more
What is an evangelical? What does that term describe? Is it a movement that is contrary to the way of... more
What are the biggest barriers to faith in the urban setting? What are the most common counterfeit worldviews that are... more
What is the difference between sex and gender? What does the Bible tell us about sex and gender? How is... more
What happens to people when they start to wonder “is this is all there is to life?” Os Guinness calls... more
How can Christians best love their transgender friends, family members, and co-workers? How should Christians think about transgender ideology? In... more
We all know that we have limits, that’s a part of being human. But most of us see our limits... more
What are the toughest and most common arguments for pro-choice? And how can thoughtful Christians respond? In this podcast, which... more
How does the Bible guide us in applying its truths to our culture? Of course the Bible applies to our... more
What is a critical theory? Aren’t various critical theories used widely in the academy and the culture to deconstruct Christian... more
What are most current and pressing ethical issues in the field of bioethics? How is euthanasia being practiced in Canada? ... more
What does it mean to think biblically about video games? How much and what kinds of video games should Christians... more
What does it mean to have knowledge of God—is it similar to knowledge in the sciences, etc.? Is there a... more
We have a flood of information available today that we’ve never had before—what is doing to our brains? To our... more
What best explains the development of the Sexual Revolution? According to Carl Trueman, there are three key components: technology, politics,... more
What is spiritual abuse and how common is it? How should Christians handle spiritual abuse in the church? Our guest... more
What is the current state of Christian philosophy in the secular university and the culture more generally? Is Christian philosophy... more
Do kids have a natural right to their mom and dad? Katy Faust argues that the answer is yes, and... more
How does the Qur’an, the Muslim holy book, compare and contrast with the Bible? What does it teach about sin,... more
How are committed Christians portrayed in Hollywood media? It’s more complicated than you might think. They are often presented as... more
Coleman Hughes is the host of the popular podcast "Conversations with Coleman." He is a young African-American thinker who is... more
What kinds of things constitute biotechnological enhancement? What’s the difference between correcting disease and enhancing traits? How does the concept... more
Artificial intelligence and robotics are becoming a major part of our everyday lives, whether we realize it or not. Where... more
When the early Christians talked about singleness and marriage, how did they talk about it? How are single adults viewed... more
Once in a generation archeologists unearth something that is truly a game changer. Recently found material turn much of OT... more
What do Americans believe about the Bible? How often do Americans read the Bible and in what ways? And what... more
The Bible repeatedly uses the metaphor of marriage to illustrate the relationship between Christ and His church. How does that... more
There are lots of seminars on leadership but when is the last time you attended a seminar on “follower-ship?” Don’t... more
At their recent live show, Sean & Scott discuss some of the thornier issues and questions they've run up against... more
Politics remains a divisive and contentious area in the culture at large and among Christians. What does it mean to... more
Why did Jesus have such a big impact on history? How could one man so deeply influence art, architecture, history,... more
At a special event & live recording celebrating the 5-Year Anniversary of the Think Biblically podcast, Sean & Scott sit... more
What does it mean to love one’s country? If the powers that be are ordained by God, does that mean... more
What is Progressive Christianity? Is it a branch of historic Christianity or something else? In this bonus episode, Sean has... more
Jesus was a Jewish rabbi, who was the savior of the world but also celebrated Passover, taught in synagogues, wore... more
What is the heart of the sexual revolution and who are the key thinkers behind it? Given the tensions about... more
If Jesus were physically present today, would he use social media? And if so, to what end? What can we... more
We freely admit that truth and goodness are important, but not so much for the concept of beauty. Frankly, art... more
We often get excited when a celebrity comes to faith in Christ—they can use their platform for the gospel. But... more
How did we come to believe virtually universally in concepts such as freedom, equality and compassion? How did those concepts... more
Jack Phillips was taken before Colorado Civil Rights Commission for refusing to design a custom cake for a same-sex wedding.... more
Today's episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube channel. How can Christians navigate the difficult ethical issues... more
What does the Bible have to say to a culture obsessed with body image, hookup sex, abortion and alternative sexualities?... more
Why would a Navy Seal come to faith? How would he reconcile questions about the use of violence with his... more
Is evangelical faith in decline today? Is abortion the main political issue for Christians? Do pastors talk about politics too... more
Did God sanction genocide in the Old Testament? The biblical passages concerning the Israelites and Canaanites are some of the... more
Do miracles still happen today? How would we recognize a miracle as genuine? In this bonus episode, which Sean recorded... more
** This episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube channel ** How important is unity for Christians... more
What does it mean to think like Jesus? How can Christians better learn to use logic to discover truth and... more
What is cancel culture and why is it so prevalent today? How should Christians respond to the phenomenon of canceling... more
How strong is the archaeological and historical evidence for Jesus and the Gospels? In this interview, Sean and Scott talk... more
What is critical theory and why is it so influential today? How might Christians respond to current controversies surrounding gender... more
After many years of study and experience of how people come to faith in Christ, professor Tim Yoder proposed what... more
So much of our spiritual formation comes when we’re not thinking about it—in the course of our everyday lives. Understanding... more
What are the best steps to find a meaningful life? What can we learn from the most influential thinkers in... more
In this bonus episode, Sean talks with progressive Christian pastor Colby Martin about Scripture and same-sex unions. They discuss what... more
What do we say to some of the hard questions skeptics raise about the Bible? Some of the Bible is... more
What exactly is the connection between Darwinian evolutionary theory and what is often called “social Darwinism” that emerged out of... more
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus today? What unique challenges do Christians face in our present... more
Is the gospel really inclusive for all people? What does the Bible really say about LGBTQ relationships? In this discussion,... more
Many people consider the "American Dream" to be the goal of someone trying to get out of poverty. Both in... more
Economics touches virtually every aspect of our lives on this side of eternity. Not surprisingly, the Bible has a great... more
Roe vs. Wade (1973) was one of the most consequential Supreme Court rulings in America history, allowing abortion in all... more
This podcast episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvSlsNMJkB4 Biblically speaking, is our biological sex... more
Have you ever wondered how this podcast got started? How do Scott and Sean pick guests and topics? What's the... more
Join Scott and Sean as they interview Biola's President, Dr. Barry Corey about leading a Christian university in these challenging... more
How would atheism fare if it were put on trial? Leading trial Lawyer Mark Lanier believes the evidence undermines atheism... more
Coming out of COVID, with gatherings restricted, there is a renewed emphasis on loneliness in the culture at large. As... more
Where is God when tragedy hits? Is it possible that God is at work in the world in ways we... more
The Chosen TV series is a compelling look at the lives of Christ and his disciples. Talbot's own Dr. Doug... more
This is Part II of our session with Gavin Ortlund from his new book, Why God Makes Sense in a... more
Is Christian theism really believable? Does God make sense amidst our world that often doesn't? In this interview, Sean and... more
How can a loving God be jealous, as the Bible describes? Is God envious? In this interview, Sean and Scott... more
This episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0hzJ0yGlHU The book Jesus and John Wayne has... more
Rejecting both the notion of colorblindness and antiracism, Baylor University sociologist George Yancey outlines a path to genuine racial reconciliation.... more
Rejecting both the notion of colorblindness and antiracism, Baylor University sociologist George Yancey outlines a path to genuine racial reconciliation.... more
In his new book, written with his daughter, NT scholar Scot McKnight takes on the subject of toxic church cultures-how... more
Shame has been maligned as a harmful emotion that has no place in human flourishing. But is this view correct?... more
What does the most recent research show about how parents, teachers, youth pastors and concerned adults can pass on their... more
How to develop a life of wisdom in the midst of a culture that works against such a development? Gospel... more
Journalist Marvin Olasky tells the story of his sometimes rocky relationship with his father, the product of a good deal... more
How do we know the Bible is trustworthy? Are the Gospels really written by the people who they are attributed... more
Religious freedom is a universal freedom, grounded in the rights of conscience. Though it is true that Christians are the... more
On December 1, 2021, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health... more
Few subjects are more controversial today than immigration and the Christian debate reflects the discussion in the culture at large.... more
Should we be hopeful about the post-pandemic church or concerned? Are churches growing today or dying? In this episode, we... more
The worldview of Gnosticism, which was one of the first heresies facing the first Christians, is alive and well today-and... more
Sarah Zagorski survived an abortion—that’s right, she survived an attempt to abort her, having been born alive as a result... more
In his new book, co-authored with his wife and psychology colleague, Todd Hall and Liz Hall, lay out a new... more
With abortion being so available today, the notion of the unwanted child has become standard fare among defenders of abortion.... more
Kyle Strobel brings an insightful critique of the exercise of power in the church today and spells out the way... more
What is at the heart of the reason for the decline in Western culture? Cultural analyst Os Guinness argues that... more
What is the fundamental problem at the core of modern society? According to Alan Noble, it is a faulty view... more
In her years of medical practice as a trauma surgeon, Dr. Katie Butler has seen it all, and also seen... more
Gilbert Meilander has spent his life at the intersection of theology and bioethics, including being selected for George W. Bush's... more
In his new book, One Faith No Longer, sociologist George Yancey looks at the polarization within Christianity that reflects the... more
With the advent of abortion inducing drugs such as RU-486 and others, abortion has become increasingly private and available to... more
How can young people survive the challenges of religion classes in secular colleges? Dr. Michael Kruger is the author of... more
Climate change has been one of the most debated subjects around the world in recent years, with various opinions about... more
Bringing the truth of Scripture into discussions of marriage and sexuality can be messy, to say the least. Navigating these... more
Is religious liberty important for all people, including Jews, Muslims, and Hindus, or just Christians? How do we make a... more
How do we truly make a difference in the world? How can we fight for justice in a broken world?... more
Since mass migration from Africa and the Middle East into Europe since 2015, there has been a marked increase in... more
What are the most common mistakes Christians make when approaching the Bible? Seasoned biblical scholar Michael Bird takes on seven... more
In partnership with the Barna Research Group, Impact 360 has commissioned a massive new study on Gen Z. It focuses... more
"Purity culture" has a complicated legacy. Some is positive and some needs biblical correction. Rachel Joy Welcher has written an... more
The conventional wisdom concerning same sex parenting is that it is not substantively different from oppoosite sex parenting-the notion that... more
Is there actually good archaeological evidence supporting the Bible? Sean interviews archaeologist Joel Kramer about his recent book Where God... more
We hear an increasing number of stories — tragic ones — of recognizable Christian leaders abandoning their faith. What contributes... more
Does life really have any meaning? Are all human beings actually equal? These are some of the big questions of... more
Is the scientific data pointing towards a universe of design or towards a universe that needs no supernatural explanation? In... more
From certain reproductive technologies to divorce and to same-sex marriages, our culture focuses far more on the desires of adults... more
Prayer is often a hard subject to talk about, and one reason for that is the guilt that it induces... more
Since the summer of 2020, Critical Race Theory, and Critical Theory in general, have come out from the academic world... more
The people of God are called to engage with the issues of the culture, which can involve at times, some... more
What is "progressive Christianity" and why is it so important to understand today? In this interview, we talk with Alisa... more
The intersection of the transgender movement and sport is at the forefront of sport policy discussions. Dr. Higerd recently finished... more
Is there a difference between sex and gender? What does it mean to be transgender? And what about intersex? In... more
Many consider the Equality Act the most serious threat to religious liberty in our lifetime. What is it? And how... more
What does it mean to truly live the abundant life that Jesus described? And why are so many Christians not... more
Is it wrong for pro-lifers to get the vaccine when it was developed through cell lines that come from aborted... more
Join Scott and Sean as they interview well known theologian Dr. Wayne Grudem about his new book on ethical issues... more
With the election of 2020 and the events surrounding the Capitol on January 6, 2021, the phenomena of Christian nationalism... more
What would a modern investigation into demons, exorcisms, and ghosts reveal? What is the evidence they exist? In this interview,... more
Critical Race Theory (CRT) has recently moved from academic circles to popular culture and has been the subject of both... more
How can Christians respond to some of the toughest questions today related to evil, hell, unanswered prayer, the unevangelized and... more
The report revealing the sexual misconduct of apologist and evangelist Ravi Zacharias is heart-breaking. In this episode, Sean and Scott... more
In our divided political and cultural landscape, the combination of conviction and compassion is more necessary than ever. Join Scott... more
One of the key element in racial reconciliation is recognizing the experience of minorities in majority cultures. Pastor Mark Vroegop... more
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has recently responded to some of the biggest challenges to the truth... more
Critical Race Theory (CRT) has recently moved from academic circles to popular culture and has been the subject of both praise and... more