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 12, 2019 • 30min
Instilling a Faith That Endures with Dr. John Marriott
Dr. John Marriott joined the show for a second week to discuss part 2 of his book, "A Recipe For Disaster." He was on a few weeks back talking about how churches and parents are preparing individuals to lose their faith. This week discusses the solution and how we can instill a faith that endures.
May 3, 2019 • 30min
Preparing Young People For The Future with J. Warner Wallace
J. Warner Wallace, co-author of "So The Next Generation Will Know," joined me to discuss how we can deal with doubt and prepare young people for the future.
Apr 27, 2019 • 30min
Making Young People Our Priority with Dr. Sean McDowell
Sean McDowell discusses his newest book, "So The Next Generation Will Know." This interview with Sean McDowell, professor at Biola, covers section 1 of the book. We discuss characteristics of Gen Z and how to build relationships with them. Part 2 with co-author J. Warner Wallace next week.
Apr 21, 2019 • 30min
How are churches and parents preparing individuals to lose their faith? with Dr. John Marriott
Dr. John Marriott joined me this week to discuss four ways that churches and parents are preparing individuals to lose their faith. The next three weeks will cover how we can instill a faith that endures.
Apr 13, 2019 • 30min
Why does God allow evil? What is evil anyway?
Why is there evil pain and suffering? Well, let's first get some definitions. What is evil? How would you define it? Then, why would God allow it?
Apr 6, 2019 • 30min
What did APU do... again? Where do rights come from?
This week discusses the recent events at Azusa Pacific University and responds to a listener question on rights.
Mar 23, 2019 • 30min
Human Origins And Neanderthals With Dr. Fazale Rana
Biochemist Fazale Rana joined me to answer listener questions on the topics of human origins and Neanderthals. When did Adam and Eve exist? Where were they created? Did humans interact with Neanderthals? Was there interbreeding? Do we have Neanderthal DNA? Dr. Rana answers these questions and more!
Mar 15, 2019 • 30min
Biochemistry, Evolution, And Evidence For God With Dr. Fazale Rana
Dr. Fazale Rana, a biochemist from Reasons to Believe, joined me to discuss biochemistry, human evolution, the human genome, and evidence for the existence of God.
Mar 9, 2019 • 30min
Why Doesn't God Show Up If He Wants Us All To Believe?
People reject God for intellectual, emotional, and volitional reasons. Each of these rejections can cause doubt and make us feel like God is distant. Listen as Ryan works through how to deal with these areas.
Mar 2, 2019 • 30min
Looking At The Moral Argument For God's Existence
Recent conversations with both skeptics and a Christian philosopher has helped me see the moral argument for God's existence in a new way.
