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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Apr 25, 2020 • 1h 5min
How to Love and Support Disappointed Students During Coronavirus Social Distancing
High school and college seniors might miss their graduations, athletes are having seasons cancelled, students are spending hours alone on computers for online classes, they aren't able to hang out with friends like before, and the list could go on and on. How can we help students deal with disappointments?
Pastor Kevin Yi is joining me to help us deal with this difficult time. Join the conversation and learn how we can better love and support the students around us who are struggling.
Apr 19, 2020 • 41min
When Christians Give a Good God a Bad Reputation with Mary Jo Sharp
Mary Jo Sharp is a former atheist who is now an assistant professor of apologetics at Houston Baptist University and the founder and director of Confident Christianity Apologetics Ministry. Her new book, "Why I Still Believe: A Former Atheist's Reckoning with the Bad Reputation Christians Give a Good God," details the lessons she learned on her journey from atheism to Christianity. "'Why I Still Believe' is an affirming reminder that the hypocrisy of Christians can never negate the transforming grace and truth of Christ."
Apr 7, 2020 • 1h
Did God create viruses? with Dr. AJ Roberts (Fixed)
Dr. Anjeanette Roberts is a molecular biologist and virologist from Reasons to Believe. She joined the show to discuss viruses, why God created them, and what we can do to protect ourselves.
Mar 30, 2020 • 58min
Where Does Doubt Come From?
It is easier to respond to doubt and strengthen our faith when we know where doubt comes from. This week focuses on the six main causes of doubt.
Mar 30, 2020 • 58min
A Biblical Approach to Singleness and Marriage with Neal Hardin (Fixed)
Christians are better able to love one another when we have a better understanding of the theology of singleness and marriage. Listen this week as we dive into the topic of singleness.
Mar 14, 2020 • 1h 3min
What are souls and why do they matter? with Dr J.P. Moreland
What is a soul? Do we have one? How do we know it is real? Why does it matter?
Dr. J. P. Moreland specializes in metaphysics, philosophy of mind, theological and philosophical anthropology, Christian apologetics, and spiritual formation. In our interview today, we will be focusing on his book, "The Soul: How We Know It's Real and Why It Matters."
Mar 9, 2020 • 1h
Responding to the Probability Problem of Evil
I showed why the logical version has failed, but that still leaves the probability version. It may be logically possible for God and evil to both exist, but since there is so much pointless suffering, it is more likely that God doesn't exist.
How would you respond? Why does God allow evil? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why doesn't God limit the pointless suffering we endure?
Feb 29, 2020 • 1h 1min
Should Christians Believe In The Big Bang? with Dr. Jeff Zweerink
If the universe began to exist, then the implications are profound. Perhaps that’s why some insist it has existed forever.
Dr. Jeff Zweerink, an astrophysicist and senior research scholar at Reasons to Believe, will be joining the show to discuss these issues. In his new book, "Escaping the Beginning?", Jeff thoughtfully examines the most prevalent eternal-universe theories and shows why the best explanation is that our universe had a beginning.
Feb 17, 2020 • 59min
Defending the Resurrection and Near-Death Experiences with Dr. Gary Habermas
Dr. Gary Habermas joined the show to give evidence for the resurrection of Jesus and respond to objections. He also spent time giving evidence for near-death experiences.
Feb 9, 2020 • 30min
Is Claiming Truth Intolerant?
3 Ways Christians Should Respond to Claims of Intolerance
