Training Christians to THINK WELL by curating conversations with Christian thinkers and giving a framework for engaging the culture with a biblical worldview. Ryan Pauly has been working with students for over a decade as a teacher, missionary, and apologist. He is the Founder and President of Think Well, the Director of Immersive Experiences at MAVEN, and an Adjunct Professor of Theology and Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. His work creating online content, teaching,…
Can Christians actually know that Christianity is true, or is faith just a matter of belief? Dr. Timothy Pickavance joins me to discuss what knowledge is, how we can have it, and why knowledge matters for the Christian life. We also explore the false divide between the head and the heart and why truly knowing God is essential to loving him.Dr. Pickavance is Academic Dean and Professor of…
Did Christianity shape the modern West, or have Christian apologists overstated its historical influence? Join me for a thoughtful conversation with historian Dr. Michael Granado as we discuss Christianity, modern science, Western values, and the evidence behind these competing historical narratives.Do you want to be a future guest on the show?If you’d like to challenge an idea, push back on an…
Today's guest identifies as a gnostic, panentheist, and panpsychist. Although he recently started attending a Christian church, he still has questions about Christianity and the resurrection. In this live conversation, he'll lead the discussion by asking his biggest questions as we explore whether Christianity truly matches reality.Do you want to be a future guest on the show?If you’d like to…
Does objective morality exist? Can atheism explain meaning and morality? In this Christian and atheist conversation, we discuss objective morality, the meaning of life, and whether God is necessary for purpose, ethics, and human flourishing. Share your thoughts in the comments!Do you want to be a future guest on the show?If you’d like to challenge an idea, push back on an argument, ask difficult…
This is the first of what I hope will be many conversations between people who disagree but want to think well about important questions and ideas.My guest, Ruben, joins the show to discuss foundational questions that often shape debates about God, religion, and worldview: What is evidence? What is truth? What is reason? And what makes something reasonable?Do you want to be a future guest on the…
Do you think the pro-life view is wrong? Have an objection, argument, or question? Call in and let's discuss it on the show. My goal is not to shout people down, but to have thoughtful, honest conversations about one of the most important issues in our culture. Whether you’re pro-choice, pro-life, undecided, or just curious, you’re welcome to join the discussion.Want to challenge an idea, push…
Can reason exist apart from God? Are the laws of logic simply human inventions, or do they point beyond themselves to something deeper?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Vern Poythress to discuss his book, Redeeming Reason, and explore why human reasoning ultimately points to God.Dr. Vern Poythress (PhD, Harvard University, ThD, University of Stellenbosch) is Distinguished Professor of New…
Does the Bible promote slavery? It’s one of the most common objections to Christianity, and one of the most misunderstood. In this livestream, I examine slavery in the Bible, key passages, and the historical context of Old Testament and New Testament slavery. Does regulation mean endorsement? Or is there something deeper going on?Join the conversation and call in to challenge the argument live.We…
There are some strange and confusing passages in the Old Testament. Why did God ban the eating of shrimp or boiling a goat in its mother's milk? Weren't there more important things to focus on? In this livestream, we take a closer look at some of the strangest passages in the Old Testament. If you've ever wondered how to make sense of these verses, this conversation is for you.We are discussing…
Are we focusing on the wrong things when we share the gospel? What did Jesus teach his followers and the church?In this episode, Dr. Iain Duguid explores Acts 1–8 to show how even Jesus’ first followers misunderstood His mission. Learn how the early church found boldness through the Holy Spirit and what it means for us today.Dr. Iain Duguid (PhD, University of Cambridge) is professor of Old…