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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae
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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 Biola University'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... more

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Latest Episodes

Most people recognize Michael Jackson’s 1983 mega-hit “Billie Jean,” but few know the human story behind the headlines. In this episode of Think Biblically, Sean sits down with Biola and Talbot graduate and educator La Nej Garrison, whose mother was ... more

Peter Singer critiques the Pope on Human Dignity: Scott and Erik discuss philosopher Peter Singer’s reaction to the Pope’s recent encyclical, analyzing how a purely functional definition of human value leads to terrifying ethical conclusions. 

The N... more

Has Western culture merely forgotten God, or is the problem even deeper? In his remarkable new book The Desecration of Man, Dr. Carl Trueman argues that we have reached a new point in which culture has not only rejected God, but now desecrates Him. W... more

This week, we discuss: 

Rethinking Just War: Pope Francis’s comments on just war theory spark a timely conversation about self-defense, civilian harm, AI warfare, and whether Christian ethics needs fresh application in modern conflict.

Marriage Sha... more

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Lanez Garrison
Biola Talbot graduate; chaplain and worldview teacher; author
Private Christian School (current chaplain), Biola University alumnus
Episode: Billie Jean's Daughter: How God's Grace Redeemed My Story (With La Nej Garrison)
Peter Singer
Philosopher known for work in bioethics
Princeton University, bioethics author
Episode: Weekly Cultural Update: Peter Singer critiques the Pope; The Neurobiology of Fatherhood; Gene Editing; Gen Z Men Resisting Temptation
Carl Trueman
Christian thinker and author of The Desecration of Man
Grove City College (via discussion)
Episode: The Desecration of Man (With Carl Trueman)
Rick Langer
Professor at Biola, guest contributor
Biola University, Talbot School of Theology
Episode: Cultural Update: Rethinking Just War; Screen-Free Summer; Separation of Church and State
Kyle Strobel
Author of When God Seems Distant (with John Coe)
Authored with John Coe
Episode: When God Seems Distant (With Kyle Strobel)
Joel Mutamalle
Author of The Unseen Battle, student of Michael Heiser
Author
Episode: The Unseen Spiritual Battle (With Joel Muddamalle)
J. P. Foster
Doctor and pastor, Faithful Central Church (Inglewood)
Faithful Central Church; Author of The Gospel in My Black Skin
Episode: The Gospel and My Black Skin (With JP Foster)
Kyla Gillespie
Author of Transformed; former professional hockey player; public speaker
Author, speaker
Episode: Transformed: A Detransitioner Speaks Out (With Kyla Gillespie)
Clay Jones
Professor of apologetics and author
Biola University
Episode: Suffering Used for Our Good? (with Clay Jones)

Hosts

Sean McDowell
Host of Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture; Biola University, Talbot School of Theology
Scott Rae
Co-host and professor; Biola University, Talbot School of Theology

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Great Biblical Worldview Content

    Enjoy listening to the two hosts’ Biblical worldview perspective on current issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thomson Family oh yeah
    United States19 days ago
  • Love this Podcast

    This is my favorite and go to podcast! I appreciate how Sean and Scott discuss topics in such a winsome, kind, and thought provoking way and not shying away from any controversial topics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Toddmattj
    United Statesa month ago
  • Always listen

    I listen to this podcast regularly, and am thankful for this excellent resource!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MD OT
    United States2 months ago
  • one of my favs

    I love podcasts and this is by far one of my most favorites. The conversations challenge my opinions, encourage me to think about what informs my opinions, and keeps me up to date on the latest trends/news in the culture. Thank you for helping me grow in my faith and practice thinking biblically about everything!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mlr35
    United States3 months ago
  • More Sean, Less Scott please

    I’d give this 4 maybe even 5 stars but Scott incessantly interrupts Sean and takes over the conversation for minutes on end before Sean gets to speak again.

    I want to hear Sean’s takes and opinions. I don’t want to hear Scott drone on and on and on.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BigBihh
    United States3 months ago

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Thoughtful, biblically grounded discussion that challenges and informs opinion.

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The Desecration of Man (With Carl Trueman)
Q: Why is IVF particularly troubling from your perspective beyond personal hardship?
IVF is seen as commodifying children and enabling eugenic impulses, shifting the role of biology from a gift to a product, and reshaping societal norms about who counts as a person deserving life.
The Desecration of Man (With Carl Trueman)
Q: How does your anthropology explain the current cultural moment and the rise of transgressive attitudes?
Trueman argues that modernity, fueled by Enlightenment thought and technological advances, undermines fixed human nature and teleology, leading people to redefine themselves through inner feelings, autonomy, and rebellion against traditional moral structures.
Cultural Update: Rethinking Just War; Screen-Free Summer; Separation of Church and State
Q: Rick, given the pope's view that the just war concept is outdated, what is your take on how Christians should engage with this idea today?
Rick argues that we shouldn't throw out the entire just war tradition, but we should update it to account for new realities—nuclear implications, AI-enabled decision-making, and broader civilian exposure—while still upholding core biblical principles like self-defense and the protection of noncombatants.
Cultural Update: China Rewrites the Bible; Going "No Contact"; AI Tests Academic Honor
Q: What do you think is behind Princeton overturning its honor code in the age of AI?
The guests suggest it's driven by a perceived erosion of virtue and a cultural shift toward convenience and self-authentication, prompting a theological response that emphasizes the cultivation of virtue through embodied practices and oversight.
Cultural Update: Silicon Valley and the Catholic Church; The Ethics of Microlooting; High IQ Political Attackers; Rising Belief in the Afterlife
Q: Should Christians engage with debates about AI rights for non-human entities in the future?
They acknowledge that some scholars are proposing AI personhood rights, but current courts have not recognized such rights; they suggest ongoing ethical caution and discernment.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

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