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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Feb 2, 2020 • 30min
Lessons on Revenge and Justice from Nahum
How much do you know about Nahum? If you are like most Christians, it probably isn't very much. Does Nahum have anything relevant to my life today? Yes, you might be surprised.
Jan 24, 2020 • 30min
Practical Tools to Guide You in this Digital Age with Brett Kunkle
This is part 2 of my conversation with Brett Kunkle, founder of MAVEN, on how to live well in our digital culture. This episode focuses on apps, screen time, and pursuing truth, goodness, and beauty in entertainment.
Jan 13, 2020 • 30min
Navigating a World of Screens with Brett Kunkle
Brett Kunkle, founder of MAVEN, joined the podcast to discuss how we can live well in a culture consumed by technology. What are some practical steps with should take and boundaries we should place with ourselves and our students?
Jan 7, 2020 • 30min
Will Machines Be Just Like Us?
This week is based on the new Netflix original, "The Age of A.I. - How far is too far?"
Dec 28, 2019 • 30min
The Christmas Story and Live Q&A
Ryan finishes 2019 by discussing often misunderstood aspects of the Christian story and taking live questions from listeners.
Dec 20, 2019 • 30min
Postmodernism and Gender Identity
When it comes to culture today, how do we actually define gender? How can an understanding of Postmodernism help us understand each side better? My goal today is to give that clearer understanding.
Nov 26, 2019 • 30min
Renewing the Christian Voice, Conscience, and Imagination in a Disenchanted World with Dr Paul Gould
Paul Gould joined the show a second week to discuss his new book, "Cultural Apologetics." This week focused on how Christians can respond in our current cultural moment.
Nov 19, 2019 • 30min
Cultural Apologetics with Dr. Paul Gould
Dr. Paul Gould joined the show to discuss his book, "Cultural Apologetics: Renewing the Christian Voice, Conscience, and Imagination in a Disenchanted World."
Nov 8, 2019 • 30min
Can the Trinity be defended?
Is the Trinity logical? Is it biblical? How can I explain it without committing a heresy? This week's goal is to help you be able to accurately explain the Trinity, respond to objection, and show that it is both logical and biblical.
Oct 26, 2019 • 30min
Discussing Internal And External Evidence For The Bible's Reliability
Ryan begins by discussing YouTube comments by an atheist. He then goes over the authority of Scripture and defends it with the internal and external evidence for the Bible's reliability.
