Think Well
Ryan Pauly
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, and speaking around the country focuses on equipping Christians to confidently and compassionately engage some of the most difficult cultural issues with a biblical worldview. Ryan holds a B.A. in Theology and Youth Leadership from Vanguard University, an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and is a doctoral candidate in Practical Theology at Talbot School of Theology. His dissertation looks at apathy among Christian students and how the church can instill a passionate and lasting faith.
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, and speaking around the country focuses on equipping Christians to confidently and compassionately engage some of the most difficult cultural issues with a biblical worldview. Ryan holds a B.A. in Theology and Youth Leadership from Vanguard University, an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and is a doctoral candidate in Practical Theology at Talbot School of Theology. His dissertation looks at apathy among Christian students and how the church can instill a passionate and lasting faith.
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May 1, 2021 • 1h 13min
How Christianity Provides TRUE Equality, Purpose, Meaning, and Joy (Michael Sherrard)
Christianity not only gives meaning and purpose to life, but it also provides the true joy that we deeply desire.
Michael Sherrard is senior pastor at Crosspoint Community Church and faculty member at Summit Ministries. He is the author of "Relational Apologetics" and a national speaker specializing in biblical worldview, ethics, and evangelism.
Apr 28, 2021 • 45min
[Bonus Episode] Challenging a Secular Approach to Morality
I have recently seen more and more post about morality being decided by looking at the consequences. There are good reasons not to adopt this approach to morality.
Apr 24, 2021 • 1h 4min
Christians Need To Avoid This Bias
Being able to recognize good vs bad bias will help you know the truth and confidently engage in fruitful conversations.
Apr 17, 2021 • 1h 11min
I Bet You Have Questions | March Live Call-In Show
Ryan answers questions ranging from corrupted churches, transgender pronouns, women deacons, keeping your cool when people make rude comments, what God thinks about gay people, sharing your faith with strangers, and more!
Apr 6, 2021 • 1h 14min
What Christians On BOTH SIDES Need To Know About the Equality Act (Neal Hardin)
"Anyone who holds to a traditional view of sexuality and marriage could come into conflict with the Equality Act should it pass. In light of this, how should Christians evaluate and respond to the Equality Act?" Neal Hardin joins the show to help us see why Christians are not on the wrong side of history.
Neal Hardin is a writer and editor at Advocates for Truth and NealHardin.com. He holds a BS in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Utah and an MA in Theology from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University.
Mar 29, 2021 • 1h 9min
What Christians Need To Unlearn About Prayer (with Kyle Strobel)
Do you find that prayer meets your expectations? Do you frequently get distracted during prayer? Dr. Kyle Strobel joins the show to help us understand what prayer is and isn't, so that prayer becomes a place for you to genuinely offer yourself before God and receive from Him.
Mar 20, 2021 • 1h 22min
Ex-Christian Gives Arguments Against the Bible - Here's My Response
Ex-Christian Gives Arguments Against the Bible - Here's My Response by Ryan Pauly
Mar 6, 2021 • 1h 1min
Atonement Is Central to Christianity - What It Means and Why It Matters (Dr. William Lane Craig)
"Jesus died on the cross for my sins." This is a common phrase among Christians, but what does it mean? Why did he have to die? Couldn't he simply forgive us? In this conversation with Dr. William Lane Craig, we will be going over the basics of Jesus's death on the cross, responding to objections, and showing why it is so important for Christians.
Mar 1, 2021 • 1h 3min
Christianity and End-of-Life Issues | LIVE Q&A Call-In Show
This week addresses a range of issues from life support, abortion, the age of accountability, starlight and the age of the universe, and reconciling science and the Bible.
Feb 21, 2021 • 1h 6min
5 False Ideas Destroying Relationships, and MORE! (Dr. Sean McDowell)
This may not apply to you, but I guarantee it will apply to someone you care about. Christians must have a clear understanding of what Scripture teaches about these 5 topics, and be able to faithfully explain and defend the biblical view, so that we can protect our loves ones from their devastating consequences of the false cultural narratives.
Dr. Sean McDowell is a professor at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, and is a worldwide speaker. He has written or edited more than twenty books. Sean is the cohost for the "Think Biblically" podcast, which is one of the most popular podcasts on faith and cultural engagement.
