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.
Episodes
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Oct 20, 2018 • 29min
Does the Bible have authority?
Ryan discusses the internal and external evidence for the Bible's authority and how that information affects the decisions we make every day.
Oct 6, 2018 • 29min
Azusa Pacific University And LGBTQ Relationships
Ryan discusses the recent news surrounding Azusa Pacific University and LGBTQ relationships.
Sep 22, 2018 • 30min
What do I think is the best argument for God's existence?
A Christian recently called into an atheist podcast in order to present an argument for God's existence. Ryan goes over that call this week and shows that when understood correctly, it is a very strong argument for God's existence.
Sep 13, 2018 • 30min
Is the Bible scientific? with Dr. Hugh Ross
Is the Bible scientific? How do you know Christianity is true? Where do we place the dinosaurs? Why should we take a side on the age of the earth debate?
Dr. Hugh Ross joined me to answer these questions and discuss his newest book, "Always Be Ready."
Sep 6, 2018 • 30min
Always Be Ready with Dr. Hugh Ross
Dr. Hugh Ross, Christian astrophysicist and founder of Reasons to Believe, joined me to discuss his new book, "Always Be Ready." Listen and be encouraged by Hugh's story of finding Christ as a lover of science.
Aug 30, 2018 • 30min
Science and the Mind of the Maker with Melissa Cain Travis
Melissa Cain Travis joined me for a second week to discuss her newest book, "Science and the Mind of the Maker: What the Conversation Between Faith and Science Reveals About God." I hope you enjoy our great conversation as she explains the Maker Thesis.
Aug 23, 2018 • 30min
How does science point to God? with Melissa Cain Travis
Melissa Cain Travis, author of the new book "Science and the Mind of the Maker" joined me this week to discuss her story in apologetics, apologetics to children, women in apologetics, and science and faith issues. This is part one of the series. Next week we will get into more of the content of her new book.
Aug 16, 2018 • 29min
How To Have A Fruitful Dialogue With Mormons
Ryan recently got back from leading his first Maven Immersive Experience to Utah. He had a great time with a group of students and leaders from South Dakota for six days. They spent time at Temple Square, BYU, and other locations. In this show, Ryan goes over the MAVEN trip and share tips from four conversations he had with Mormons in Utah.
Jul 28, 2018 • 29min
What's the Worldview Behind the Question?
Ryan looks at cultural issues like evolution, abortion, marriage, creation, and the resurrection in order to show you how a worldview can change everything. Hopefully by asking the right questions you can help uncover the worldview bias.
Jul 20, 2018 • 29min
Listener Questions and the Question Behind Marriage
This week focuses on listener questions submitted in a recent Instagram poll.
1) How was Satan able to be in God's presence in the book of Job?
2) Who's the cute girl in the pic?
3) What has God taught you this past week?
4) Would you live internationally again given the chance?
Ryan then finishes the show by discussing a recent article on marriage and the main question you should focus on.
