

Thinking Christian: Clear Theology for a Confusing World
James Spencer - Christian Theology Author and Speaker
Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.
Find more from James at https://usefultogod.com/.
Find more from James at https://usefultogod.com/.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 51min
How Can Churches Protect the Vulnerable? A Conversation with Theresa Sidebotham
In this episode, James speaks with Theresa Sidebotham from Telios Law. They talk about the necessity of caring for the vulnerable in the context of the local church. Theresa shares her thoughts on how spiritual abuse develops within a given congregation and offers helpful tips and resources for those looking to develop stronger policy frameworks for thier local congregations. You can find out more about Telios Law at https://telioslaw.com/. Check out some of the resources mentioned in the show at https://teliosteaches.com/. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Mar 18, 2024 • 29min
Thinking about Israel- Proclaiming the Gospel as the Best Way We can Support Israel
In this episode, James discusses the modern state of Israel. He considers some of the challenges associated with eschatology and encourages Christians (regardless of their views of the end times) to recognize that Israel's conversion is more significant than their political formation as a state. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Mar 15, 2024 • 57min
A Legacy Beyond Baseball: A Conversation with Darryl Strawberry
In this episode, James and his guest host Richard Beatty sit down with Darryl Strawberry. Darryl shares his testimony, talks about his ministry, and offers insights into the sort of legacy he wants to leave beyond baseball. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Mar 14, 2024 • 54min
The Practical Implications of Our Beliefs- A Conversation with Jeremy Slayden
In this episode, James speaks with Jeremy Slayden about Jeremy's research on dispensationalism. Jeremy and James discuss a variety of issues related to biblical eschatology and the modern state of Israel. You can find out more about Jeremy on Instagram. Check out the video referenced in the podcast at rumble.com/c/JSlayUSA. Visit Jeremy's Substack at https://jslayusa.substack.com/p/the-dubious-origins-of-americas-most Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Mar 12, 2024 • 47min
Dealing with our Delusions- A Conversation with Laura Gallier
In this episode, James speaks with Laura Gallier author of the Delusion Series, a set of fictional novels highlighting the spiritual struggles that are too often lost when we consider the issues we face in today's world. James and Laura discuss Laura's story, her new book, and the other ministries with which Laura is involved. For more information on Laura visit www.lauragallier.com To purchase Laura's book visit amazon.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Mar 9, 2024 • 33min
How Do We Spend Time With God?
Marching forward requires an understanding of the direction that God wants us to go. In this special episode of “March or Die”, another Christian podcast on the LifeAudio podcast network, Veteran Jeremey Stalnecker will speak on the importance of spending time with God understanding his directions and how we can do that. If you like what you hear, subscribe to March or Die on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Check out the top episodes of March or Die: A Conversation with Nick Vujicic of Life Without Limbs: Apple:https://apple.co/3uRCsWK Spotify: https://sptfy.com/Qa1R Understanding and Finding Victory in Spiritual Warfare: Apple:https://apple.co/4383sxV Spotify: https://sptfy.com/Qa22 Developing a Growth Mindset with an Eternal View: Apple: https://apple.co/434y4jw Spotify: https://sptfy.com/Qa24 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Mar 8, 2024 • 51min
An Interview with Brant Hansen- How Should Christians Think about Health, Healing, and the Proclamation of the Gospel
In this episode, James and co-host Nate Giarrantano sit down with Brant Hanson to talk about Brant's life, career, and ministry. In particular, James, Nate, and Brant talk about Brant's work with Cure International, the miracle of God's healing presence today, and the power of Christian participation in the medical field. They also discuss the Followership Conference that Brant has coming up in April. Find out more about Brant and Cure International at the following links: Followership Conference Cure Internation BrantHansen.com Order Brant's New book titled Life is Hard, God is Good, Let's Dance at amazon.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Mar 6, 2024 • 18min
How Should Christians Think about Worship (and Politics)
In this episode, James follows up the interviews with Ayanda Khumalo and Dan Bremnes with a discussion of worship based on his new book Serpents and Doves: Christians, Politics, and the Art of Bearing Witness. You can check out his book on amazon.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Mar 6, 2024 • 36min
How Does God Lead Us? A Conversation with Dan Bremnes
In this episode Nate Giarrantano and James Spencer sit down with Christian recording artist Dan Bremnes. We discuss Dan's winding road in the music industry and God's ongoing faithfulness. You can find out more about Dan at https://danbremnes.com/. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Mar 5, 2024 • 29min
How Should Christians Think about Worship? A Conversation with Ayanda Khumalo, Part 2
In this episode, James continues his conversation Ayanda Khumalo. Ayanda recently released his album titled In Jesus. He is also getting ready to release his second children's book as a follow-up to Aya and Abba. Ayanda and James continue to discuss Ayanda's music and the reason he decided to write a children's book. You can find Ayanda's album on iTunes and a variety of other platforms, which can be found at theakmusic.com. Check out Aya and Abba at amazon.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.


