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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

Are Biblical Truths Becoming Outdated? Sean and Scott analyze recent Lifeway research revealing that a growing number of younger churchgoers view certain biblical teachings as outdated, highlighting the need to help the next generation understand how... more

Is gratitude to God the heart of our spiritual formation? What do we make of the notion of a debt of gratitude? How was grace and gratitude viewed in the world of the New Testament? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest, our Biola coll... more

Is free speech disappearing on college campuses? A new report gives nearly half of surveyed colleges an “F” for free speech, raising bigger questions about intellectual diversity, disagreement, and why Christians should value persuasion over coercion... more

What are the best Old Testament prophecies pointing to Jesus? In this episode, Sean talks with Jeff Morgan, who came to Christ out of a secular Jewish home, about his top ten prophecies that point to Jesus. We discuss how pointers to Jesus from a ran... more

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Kent Dunnington
Biola colleague in philosophy
Biola University
Episode: The Centrality of Gratitude to our Spiritual Lives (With Kent Dunnington)
Jeff Morgan
Street evangelist, host of on-the-streets conversations on Jewish-Christian dialogue
Highway 53 (ministry)
Episode: 10 Prophecies for Jesus? (with Jeff Morgan)
Scot McKnight
Professor of New Testament
Northern Seminary (guest, co-author of The Traumatized Church)
Episode: Paul, PTSD and the Church Today (With Scot McKnight)
Cliffe Knechtle
Evangelist and apologist, co-author of Demolishing Doubt
Demolishing Doubt book authors
Episode: BONUS: 14 Questions with Stuart and Cliffe Knechtle
Stuart Knechtle
Evangelist and apologist, co-author of Demolishing Doubt
Demolishing Doubt book authors
Episode: BONUS: 14 Questions with Stuart and Cliffe Knechtle
Louis Markos
Author of My Apologetics Dinner Party: A Real-Life Socratic Dialogue
InterVarsity Press (publisher)
Episode: My Apologetics Dinner Party (With Louis Markos)
Shane Idleman
Pastor, Westside Christian Fellowship
Westside Christian Fellowship
Episode: Lovingly Confronting Silence & Arrogance (With Shane Idleman)
Rick Klanger
Tabac colleague and frequent guest co-host; Biola University context mentioned
Biola University
Episode: Cultural Update: What Americans Think When No One Is Watching; Gen Z and Risk-Taking; High Schoolers and Turning Point USA; Hidden Awareness in Vegetative States
Ryan Burge
Author and academic on religion and demographics
Director of the Burge Center for Religion & Democracy (as inferred from discussion)
Episode: The Vanishing Church (With Ryan Burge)

Hosts

Scott Rae
Host of Think Biblically; Biola University, Talbot School of Theology
Sean McDowell
Co-host; Biola University professor

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Grateful

    I learn so much when I listen to you gentlemen. Thank you for your work. God bless you. 🙏Jennifer Hodgson

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Genlou 7/8/69
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Biblical Worldview Content

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thomson Family oh yeah
    United States4 months 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 States4 months ago
  • Always listen

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MD OT
    United States5 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 States6 months ago

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My Apologetics Dinner Party (With Louis Markos)
Q: What advice would you give to someone starting this at home or with international guests?
Start small, be patient, and realize conversations may begin with friends and family and later expand; create a safe space, share personal stories, and pace discussions to honor the Spirit and the guest's readiness.
My Apologetics Dinner Party (With Louis Markos)
Q: What are some pitfalls to avoid during these conversations?
Avoid derailing with zingers or predestination arguments at the outset; stay focused on listening, return to the text when needed, and resist turning the dialogue into a competition or a battlefield.
The Centrality of Gratitude to our Spiritual Lives (With Kent Dunnington)
Q: How does the Greco-Roman context influence our understanding of gifts and debt of gratitude in the gospel?
Dunnington explains the patron-client framework and how Jesus redefines gift-giving, promoting generosity toward those who cannot repay and reframing gratitude as rightly responding to God's grace rather than a transactional expectation.
The Centrality of Gratitude to our Spiritual Lives (With Kent Dunnington)
Q: What practices would you recommend to grow in gratitude to God?
He highlights gratitude journaling as a central practice, supplemented by lament, service, and spiritual direction, to cultivate a sustained posture of gratitude despite life's difficulties.
The Centrality of Gratitude to our Spiritual Lives (With Kent Dunnington)
Q: Explain the distinction you make between natural and graced gratitude to God.
He argues that natural gratitude treats God as a 'cosmic sugar daddy' and fades when benefits stop, while graced gratitude, forged through spiritual formation and trust in God, remains steady even under hardship and recognizes gifts as expressions of divine love.

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A weekly program offering a biblically grounded lens on culture, current events, and ethics, often featuring Biola University scholars and theologians as guests. Discussions span religious liberty, morality, technology, politics, and philosophy, with a steady emphasis on civil, thoughtful engagement and a winsome tone. Notable is the blend of rigorous academic insight with accessible, pastoral applicability, and recurring explorations of how to think biblically about contemporary issues. This mix makes it relevant for listeners who want ethical clarity, robust dialogue, and practical guidance for engaging culture with faith.

Potential listeners can expect thoughtful conversations that challenge assumptions while prioritizing humility, bibl... more

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3. Scot McKnight
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