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Thinking in Public with Albert Mohler

R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
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Thinking in Public is a forum for extended intelligent conversation about important theological and cultural issues with the people who are shaping them.

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This is Thinking in Public, a program dedicated to intelligent conversation about frontline theological and cultural issues with the people who are shaping them.

In this edition of the popular podcast series “Thinking in Public,” Dr. Albert Mohler sp... more

This is Thinking in Public, a program dedicated to intelligent conversation about frontline theological and cultural issues with the people who are shaping them.

In this edition of the popular podcast series “Thinking in Public,” Albert Mohler speaks... more

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Yoram Hazony
President of the Herzl Institute and chairman of the Edmund Burke Foundation, author of The Virtue of Nationalism.
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Christian Smith
William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for the Study of Religion and Society at the University of Notre Dame
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Episode: Is Christianity Obsolete? — A Conversation with Professor Christian Smith
Clare Morell
Director of the Technology and Human Flourishing Project, and author of 'The Tech Exit'
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Episode: The Clash of Parenting and Social Media in a Digital Age — A Conversation with Clare Morrell
Carter Snead
Professor of Law and Political Science, an expert on bioethics
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Episode: Defending a True Vision of Humanity — A Conversation with Professor Carter Snead
Allie Beth Stuckey
Host of Relatable, a podcast aimed at helping women build their worldview rooted in Christianity.
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Joe Rigney
Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews College and author of 'The Sin of Empathy, Compassion and Its Counterfeits.'
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Episode: The Sin of Empathy — A Conversation with Joe Rigney
Christopher Cox
Senior Scholar in Residence at the University of California, Irvine and author of "Woodrow Wilson, The Light Withdrawn"
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Episode: Woodrow Wilson Reconsidered — A Conversation with Christopher Cox
Benjamin M. Friedman
William Joseph Maier Professor of Political Economy and former Chairman of the Department of Economics at Harvard University
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Albert Mohler
Host of Thinking in Public, prominent Christian theologian and public intellectual.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Thanks!

    Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pr. Nathan Jung
    South Koreaa year ago
  • Good listening

    I always appreciate listening to the interviews. They are interesting, informative and, I should add, challenging. The dialogue is courteous even if there is disagreement about the subject. It is obvious that there is respect for each other.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    h55rs3h1p
    United States2 years ago
  • Love it

    Love what you do doctor Mohler. Keeping true to the word and not compromising on it. Thank you for doing this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ty tomb
    United States2 years ago
  • Zuckerman interview

    I listened to your interview with Dr. Zuckerman this morning. Thank you for having him on. My initial impression was that Z confused cause-and-effect. For example, Dr. Zuckerman thinks that universities secularized as people became more educated. Whereas, I think a lot of Christians would argue that universities were a cause of secularization not an effect.

    I also think there is strong evidence to suggest that materialism might aid secularization, but it is not the heart of it. In fact, stati... more

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    5
    Mark C 95
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank You Dr. Mohler

    I am thankful for the rich insight provided into our present cultural confusion and trauma presented by Dr. Mohler and his guests examined through the lens of Christ. Without such keen focus and summary of the problems that assault us by intelligent, high-minded, leaders, it would be much harder to navigate toward the narrow way all believers are called to pursue.

    Apple Podcasts
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    a. Bubba
    United States3 years ago

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Thoughtful, rigorous conversations with respectful dialogue.

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Is Christianity Obsolete? — A Conversation with Professor Christian Smith
Q: What are you going to say to us?
The gravity of the challenges facing religion must be understood, and there is a call to recognize the growth of alternative spiritualities and the need to reconnect with transcendent themes.
Defending a True Vision of Humanity — A Conversation with Professor Carter Snead
Q: How does expressive individualism relate to current bioethical discussions?
Expressive individualism reduces the understanding of a person solely to cognitive ability, ignoring the intrinsic value of every individual regardless of their capabilities from conception onwards.
Defending a True Vision of Humanity — A Conversation with Professor Carter Snead
Q: What was the catalyst for the rise of bioethics as a discipline?
A series of public scandals regarding unethical experiments, such as the Tuskegee Experiments, highlighted the need for ethical oversight in medical and scientific practices.
The Progressives' Culture War Strategy — A Conversation with Allie Beth Stuckey
Q: What have you learned from the response to this book?
People criticize the book without reading it, often misrepresenting its message about empathy.
Are We Really Beyond Religion Now? — A Conversation with Phil Zuckerman
Q: How do you define a theist?
Zuckerman describes a theist as someone who claims to believe in God, although he expresses philosophical skepticism about the concept of God itself, deeming all definitions problematic or contradictory.

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