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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureEngaging Controversial Issues Without Getting Too Emotional (with Tim Pickavance)How do we engage our friends, family and others around controversial issues, particularly those in science? Why do these controversial issues trigger emotional responses and how do we manage our emotions in these discussions? We’ll discuss these questions and more with our guest, Talbot colleague in philosophy, Dr. Tim Pickavance around some new research he and other Biola profs have been doing. Dr. Tim Pickavance is broadly interested in the core areas of analytic philosophy, though he specializes in metaphysics. After completing his M.A. in Philosophy here at Talbot, he found himself in Austin at the...2025-07-0137 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureAI: Prospects and Perils (with Yohan Lee)How should we think biblically about AI? What are some of the exciting prospects for AI in the future? What should make us nervous about some of the uses of AI that are growing rapidly? We'll discuss these questions and more with our guest, Dr. Yohan Lee, Associate Dean of Technology here at Biola. Dr. Yohan Lee holds the Promod and Dorcas Haque Endowed Chair of Technology and is Associate Dean of Technology and Professor of Computer Science in the School of Science, Technology and Health at Biola. He has been privileged to serve as a civil s...2025-06-0340 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureIs Empathy a Sin? (with Tim Muehlhoff)Is empathy being weaponized by Progressives to manipulate Christians into adopting certain ethical and political views? Is empathy a virtue, or merely an emotion that is sometimes a valuable and important means of loving people? There have been a myriad of Christians books and podcasts on this topic, and so Sean has invited Biola communications professor Tim Muehlhoff to discuss and debate these issues and more. Enjoy!Tim Muehlhoff received his Ph.D. in Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He is a professor of Communications at Biola University. He is a popular...2025-05-1359 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureIntelligent Design: Dying or Flourishing? (with Doug Axe)What is the state of the intelligent design movement today? How is it faring in the scientific realm, the church, and in the public? How has the strategy of the ID movement shifted, and what has it learned over the past 20 years? Our guest today is Biola University Biology professor Doug Axe.Douglas Axe is the Maxwell Professor of Molecular Biology at Biola University, the founding Director of Biologic Institute, the founding Editor of BIO-Complexity, and the author of Undeniable: How Biology Confirms Our Intuition That Life Is Designed. After completing his PhD at Caltech, he held...2025-04-0143 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureThe Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.What is the enduring legacy of MLK?, why has the culture neglected the theological basis for his civil rights work?, what assumptions to white and black people have about each other that are inaccurate or unhelpful? We'll discuss these questions and more in a joint podcast with the Biola Winsome Convictions Podcast and my co-host Tim Muehlhoff. Our guest is Pastor Chris Brooks, pastor of Woodside Bible Church in metro Detroit and host of the radio program, Equipped with Chris Brooks. Chris Brooks is a husband, father, pastor, radio host, and author. He and his wife, Yodit, a...2025-03-2549 min
The Art of Relationships PodcastWhat I Wish I Knew Before Getting Engaged with Tatum MunivezIn this episode, Chris Grace and guest co-host Tatum Munivez explore key questions to ask before getting engaged. They discuss essential relationship considerations, including compatibility, handling conflict, emotional safety, and recognizing red and green flags. Through personal insights and real-life examples, they provide practical wisdom to help you navigate the engagement decision with confidence.Whether you're dating seriously or thinking about the next step, this episode offers valuable advice to build a strong foundation for marriage.Resources Mentioned:8 Questions to Ask Before Getting Engaged – A guide from the Bi...2025-02-2654 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureWhen Your Calling Leads to Burnout (with Arianna Molloy)What does it mean to have a healthy calling? Why are people who view their work as a calling more vulnerable to burnout? How do you know when your work has given way to idolatry? We’ll discuss these questions and much more with our Biola communications colleague, Dr. Ariana Molloy, around her new book, Healthy Calling: From Toxic Burnout to Sustainable Work. Dr. Arianna Molloy (Ph.D., University of Denver, CO) is an Associate Professor of Organizational Communication in the Division of Communication at Biola University. Dr. Molloy's research focuses on meaningful work, work as a call...2025-01-2834 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureChristians in the TV & Film Industry (with Tom Halleen)How can Christians think biblically about TV and movies? What kinds of entertainment should Christians consume? And can Christians survive and thrive in Hollywood today? These are the kinds of questions Sean and Scott ask their special guest, Biola professor and dean Tom Halleen, who has worked as an executive in Hollywood for over three decades. Tom Halleen, former executive vice president of programming strategy, acquisitions and scheduling at AMC Networks, is the founding dean of Biola’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts. Through his nearly 30 years as an entertainment industry executive, Halleen has experience in...2025-01-2159 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureRevering God (with Thaddeus Williams)Why is it often difficult to find pleasure and joy in God? If the chief end of man is to know and enjoy God, why do so many of us fall short? In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Biola professor Thaddeus Williams about these questions and his new book Revering God. Dr. Williams argues that a deep-dive into the theological understanding of the reverence of God can transform our relationship with God and allow us to live in awe-inspired devotion. Thaddeus J. Williams (Ph.D., Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam) loves enlarging students’ understanding and enjoyment of Jes...2024-10-0135 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureChristians and Preferred Pronouns: A Dialogue (with Tim Muehlhoff)Should Christians use preferred pronouns? What is at stake in this question? How can Christians navigate relationships when people want them to use preferred pronouns? In this longer-than-usual podcast, Sean and Biola communications professor Tim Muehlhoff discuss these questions and more. In co-writing their book End the Stalemate, Sean and Tim realized they have much in common, but also some practical and biblical differences about how and when to use (and not use) preferred pronouns. They aim to model a healthy dialogue about a contentious issue.This episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube...2024-07-2357 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureNavigating Minefield Conversations (with Tim Muehlhoff)Why do conversations today so often descend into unhealthy arguments and cancellation? Is it possible to have meaningful, positive conversations on difficult topics with people who see the world differently? And if so, how do we do it? Sean talks with Tim Muehlhoff, Biola communications professor, about these questions and more. They discuss their latest co-written book End the Stalemate and offer some biblical insights for effective conversations across worldview divides.Tim Muehlhoff (Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) is a Professor of Communication at Biola University in La Mirada, California where he teaches...2024-06-1854 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureClarity on Cancel CultureWhat 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 moment of canceling people with whom we disagree? In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss the recent book The Cancelling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Rikki Schlott. You can also find this discussion on video through the Biola YouTube channel.Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2024/clarity-on-cancel-culture.==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is...2024-06-0446 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CulturePolyamory: A Biblical ResponseWhat is polyamory and why is it bursting on the scene right now? Is there such a thing as Christian polyamory? Will polyamorous relationships work? While relying on Scripture and social science research, Sean and Scott discuss these questions and more. You can also find this discussion on video through the Biola YouTube channel.Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2024/polyamory-a-biblical-response. ==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online a...2024-04-2347 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureEncountering the Holy Spirit (with Fred Sanders)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 vital truths to know to live in the power of the Spirit? Sean and Scott speak with fellow Biola professor Fred Sanders about these questions and his new book The Holy Spirit: An Introduction.Fred Sanders (PhD, Graduate Theological Union) is a professor of theology at the Torrey Honors College at Biola University. Sanders is the author of multiple books including The Deep Things of God. He blogs regularly at...2024-04-1634 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureIs Free Will a Myth? (with Greg Ganssle)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 Biola professor Greg Ganssle to discuss the recent book Determined by Robert Sapolsky. They discuss the nature of free will, respond to common arguments in favor of determinism, and talk about why this issue matters so much for human flourishing.Greg Ganssle (Ph.D. Syracuse University) is a professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Dr. Ganssle has worked in campus ministry at a variety of campuses including Yale U...2024-04-0949 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureDefending Life Courageously (with Treneé McGee)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 these questions and more with our guest, artist and state representative Treneé McGee. This is a joint podcast with Think Biblically and the Winsome Conviction Project, both from Biola University. Scott represents the Think Biblically podcast and Rick Langer represents the Winsome Conviction podcast.Treneé McGee is an artist and Connecticut state representative who has been serving in office since 2021. Representative McGee is uniquely situated as a pro-life member of t...2024-04-0235 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureA Biblical View of Mental Health (with Chris Adams)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 best love our family and friends who are suffering from mental illness. In this video and podcast, Sean and Scott talk with Rosemead Professor Chris Adams about these questions and more. Dr. Adams shares about the new Flourishing in Ministry resource that helps pastors and churches address mental health. See www.flourishinginministry.org. Rev. Chris Adams, PhD, is a third-generation pastor's kid, ordained minister, clinical psychologist, and certified wellbeing and...2024-03-1939 min
Winsome ConvictionBiola Students Share Their Experience With Unify AmericaOn this segment of Reports From The Front, two of Tim’s students, Helena and Carson, who are studying Communications at Biola University, discuss their recent experience on Unify America. They seized the opportunity to speak with their political opposites on contested issues, including abortion, and they speak with Tim and Rick about what it was like. Over the course of the conversation they also consider why it would be good for churches to take part in these Unify America discussions. If this episode generates interest in Unify America, visit www.unifyamerica.org, and check out episode 90 where we sp...2024-03-0437 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureDon’t Follow Your Heart?? (with Thaddeus Williams)What is humanity’s oldest lie? And how is it freshly emerging to steal the hearts and minds of a new generation? Our guest today, Biola professor Thaddeus Williams, has a new book out called Don't Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the Ten Commandments of Self-Worship. Join Scott and Thaddeus as we dissect his “ten commandments” and talk about how to be a cultural heretic today.Thaddeus Williams is Associate Professor of Theology at Biola University and the author of several books and numerous articles. He is the author of Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth and REFLECT: Becomin...2024-01-0447 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureDeveloping Spiritual Street Smarts (with Greg Koukl)Evil. Slavery. Contradictions in the Bible. How can we best answer the top objections to the Christianity? Greg Koukl has taught numerous people how to defend the Christian faith against the toughest questions. His earlier book, Tactics is a must-read book. In fact, we have Greg teach a full class for our Biola MA apologetics program on that book. He has a new book out called Street Smarts, in which he offers even further strategies for navigating spiritual conversations. Join Scott and Sean for this great conversation with Greg.Greg Koukl serves as President of Stand to...2023-12-2831 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureWhat is a Person? And Why It Matters (with JP Moreland)Who counts as a person? The severely mentally challenged? The elderly person at the end of Alzheimer’s? The unborn? On what basis do we decide this critical question? How do we know that we have a soul? Hasn’t science decided that all of what the soul does actually occurs in the brain? Join Scott as he tackles these questions and more with our colleague and guest, JP Moreland, and co-author of a new book, The Substance of Consciousness.P Moreland is Distinguished Professor Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He author, edited or contributed papers to 95...2023-12-0745 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureHow to Deconstruct Your Faith (with John Marriott)What does it mean to say that someone is deconstructing their faith? Can that be a good thing, or is it the first step in someone eventually abandoning their faith? How do you help someone to re-examine their faith in a constructive way? Join us as Scott interviews his co-host Sean McDowell and his co-author Dr. John Marriott, of the new book, Set Adrift.Dr. John Marriott serves at Biola University as the Research and Program Coordinator for the Biola University Center for Christian Thought and teaches in the Department of Philosophy. A former pastor, he holds...2023-08-2447 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureIs Work Just a Paycheck? (with Helen Mitchell)What’s is God’s design for our work? Is it more than simply a paycheck? What does it mean to work unto the Lord? What are the lies about work that we’ve believed and how can we exchange them for the truth of Scripture about work? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest Helen Mitchell, author of The Work Exchange.Helen Mitchell is Assistant Professor of Leadership and Ethics in the Crowell School of Business at Biola University. She also directs the Talbot Center for Faith, Work and Economics. Read a transcr...2023-08-1732 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureTruth and Toxic MasculinityWhat is meant by the term toxic masculinity? Where does it come from and is it, as some critics assert, “baked into Christian theology?” What is the “masculine mold” that the culture and the church tend to encourage? And most importantly, what does Christlike masculinity look like? We’ll answer these questions and more Sean and Scott discuss the currently controversial subject of toxic masculinity.This episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/etGOROtk_PIRead a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2023/truth-and...2023-08-0338 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureSaying Goodbye to JesusWhy would a megachurch pastor leave his faith? What questions are raised through his journey that we need to address, and how can we better love people who deconstruct and ultimately deconvert? In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss a book called Goodbye Jesus by former megachurch pastor, now Humanist, Tim Sledge. This episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/y5W6X3nYhjkRead a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2023/saying-goodbye-to-jesus ==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith an...2023-07-1344 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureDo Christian Universities Still Matter? (with Ed Stetzer)Why does the church reflect the polarization of the culture at large? What is the future of Christian higher education? Why is formal theological education sometimes seen as irrelevant by the church? Sean and Scott will answer these questions and more with our guest, new Talbot dean Dr. Ed Stetzer.Dr. Ed Stetzer is the new dean of Talbot School of Theology, starting in July, 2023. Dr. Stetzer hosts a weekly radio program, Ed Stetzer Live, the Church Leaders Podcast, speaks widely on areas of Christian mission and contemporary culture, is the Scholar in Residence at Mariner Church, I...2023-06-2946 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureShould We Read the Old Testament? (with Dominick Hernández)What’s the best way to read the Old Testament? Should we even engage the OT since it’s hard to understand? Dr. Dominick Hernández is a professor of the Old Testament and the author of a new book Engaging the Old Testament. We discuss some bizarre passages in the Old Testament and offer some practical tips for reading the OT well.Dr. Dominick Hernández currently serves as an Associate Professor of Old Testament and Semitics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Dominick completed his Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible at Bar-Ilan University (Ramat Gan, I...2023-06-2245 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureEvangelicalism: An Exclusivist Club?Has evangelicalism increasingly "othered" certain groups such as liberals, blacks, gays, feminists, and progressives? Is the evangelical movement in crisis and needs transforming? In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss a recent book by Isaac Sharp called The Other Evangelicals. They discuss his Sharp's thesis about the exclusive nature of evangelicalism and the battle over the definition of "evangelical."This episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube: https://youtu.be/lhrQAxsbNSkRead a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2023/evangelicalism-an-exclusivist-club ==========Think Biblically: Co...2023-06-1550 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureCan Basketball Save the World?Have we been looking in the wrong place–politics and religion–when we should be looking to a sport to save us? In this (fun) episode, Sean and Scott discuss a recent book called How Basketball Can Save the World, by NYU professor David Hollander. They discuss certain life principles that can be garnered from basketball and assess the idea of whether or not basketball can save us.This episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/eF6TdBW_HusRead a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biol...2023-06-0144 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureConvictions and Kindness (with Russell Moore)In our polarized culture, how do we hold our convictions with conviction, but also with kindness, so that our style doesn’t alienate people who might be open to a conversation about things that matter? In this joint podcast with the Winsome Conviction Project at Biola, Scott and WCP co-director, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff interview Dr. Russell Moore about his journey in this important area. Join Scott and Tim for this insightful interview with Dr. Moore.Russell Moore is Editor in Chief of Christianity Today and is the author of several books, including Onward: Engaging the Culture Without Lo...2023-05-2546 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureJesus vs. EvangelicalsWhat is an evangelical? What does that term describe? Is it a movement that is contrary to the way of Jesus presented in the Bible? Has evangelical faith become too politicized? How should we understand Jesus’ saying that His Kingdom is not of this world? Join Scott and Sean for this important conversation, discussing the book Jesus v. Evangelicals by Constantine Campbell.This episode is also available as a video on Biola University's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/QE71cQ79i9URead a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2023/je...2023-05-1244 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureApologetics in the City (with Chris Brooks)What are the biggest barriers to faith in the urban setting? What are the most common counterfeit worldviews that are contending for the hearts and minds of people in the inner city? And how can Christians of all backgrounds partner with and learn from those doing apologetics in the city? These are just a few of the questions we explore with our guest, Chris Brooks, author of Urban Apologetics and grad of our Biola MA Apologetics program.Chris Brooks is the senior pastor of Woodside Bible Church, a multisite congregation across the Detroit metropolitan area. Chris served...2023-05-0934 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureResponding to Pro-Choice ArgumentsWhat are the toughest and most common arguments for pro-choice? And how can thoughtful Christians respond? In this podcast, which is also available as video on the Biola YouTube channel, Sean and Scott respond to 12 pro-choice arguments. They bring clarity on the underlying issues beneath the pro-choice position and also offer some practical talking points for engaging others thoughtfully and graciously.Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2023/responding-to-pro-choice-arguments. ==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Bi...2023-03-3053 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureArtificial IntelligenceArtificial intelligence and robotics are becoming a major part of our everyday lives, whether we realize it or not. Where do we see it in our lives? Where is it a good thing and where should we be concerned about it? Can AI produce machines with the ability to learn, human consciousness, rationality, moral decision making? Join Scott and Sean for this very relevant conversation.This episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/U4vVSG0c7yMRead a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola...2023-01-0544 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureThe State of Bible and Theology in America: 2022What do Americans believe about the Bible? How often do Americans read the Bible and in what ways? And what theological beliefs do evangelicals hold in comparison with the broader society? In this discussion, which is also available as video on Biola's YouTube channel, Sean and Scott discuss two recent studies: The State of the Bible 2022 and The State of Theology from 2022. This episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube channel.Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/the-state-of-bible-and-theology-in-america-2022. ==========Think Biblically: Co...2022-12-0837 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureThe Call to Follow (with Rick Langer)There are lots of seminars on leadership but when is the last time you attended a seminar on “follower-ship?” Don’t we commonly think of followers as people who are not leaders? But that’s most of us, isn’t it? Maybe the Bible thinks of followership differently since all of are called to be followers of Jesus? Join Scott and Sean as they interview one of the co-authors, Rick Langer of the new book, The Call to Follow (co-authored with Joanne Jung).Rick is a Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology and the Director of the Office of...2022-11-1840 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureThinking Biblically about PoliticsPolitics remains a divisive and contentious area in the culture at large and among Christians. What does it mean to think Biblically and well about the political arena? What exactly does the Bible give us about complex political issues? Join Scott and Sean for this important discussion about this controversial area.This episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube channel.Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/thinking-biblically-about-politics. ==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot Sc...2022-11-0343 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture[BONUS] Why Jesus Matters Today (with J. Warner Wallace)Why did Jesus have such a big impact on history? How could one man so deeply influence art, architecture, history, music, and more? In this fascinating episode, Sean interviews cold case detective J. Warner Wallace about his latest book Person of Interest. This interview was first recorded on Sean's YouTube channel, which is in partnership with the Biola Apologetics program.J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker and best-selling author. He is an adjunct professor at Talbot School of Theology. He is the best-selling author of multiple books including Cold Case C...2022-10-311h 06Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureLive Episode! — Reaching the World for Christ (with Josh McDowell)At a special event & live recording celebrating the 5-Year Anniversary of the Think Biblically podcast, Sean & Scott sit down with Josh McDowell to discuss his decades of legacy in reaching the world for Christ.This episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube channel.Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/reaching-the-world-for-christ. ==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. 2022-10-2731 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureA Rebel's Manifesto (with Sean McDowell)Today's episode is also available as a video on Biola's YouTube channel. How can Christians navigate the difficult ethical issues that plague this generation? How can followers of Jesus stand for truth in a way that is loving to their neighbors? Scott interviews Sean about his latest book: A Rebel’s Manifesto. They discuss how Christians can rebel against certain cultural expectations and live in the bold and gracious fashion that Jesus calls us to. Sean McDowell (Ph.D.) is an associate professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbo...2022-09-0147 min