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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Jul 12, 2018 • 30min
Was there Death Before the Fall? Interview with Krista Bontrager
Krista Bontrager and I finished our discussion from last week on the global vs local flood. We then looked at whether or not there was death before the fall.
Jul 5, 2018 • 30min
Was the Biblical Flood Local or Global? Interview with Krista Bontrager
The universal or global flood view seems to be the most common view among Christians. However, it is possible to keep a high view of scripture and believe in a local flood. Krista Bontrager from Reasons to believe joined me this week to discuss how that is possible.
Jun 28, 2018 • 30min
Responding to Student Worldview Issues with Dr. Jeff Myers
Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, joined me to discuss the major issues facing students today and strategies to prepare our students for those challenges.
Jun 14, 2018 • 30min
Practical Strategies for Sharing the Good News with Mormons - Interview with Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson joined me for a second week to discuss his newest book that he co-edited with Sean McDowell titled "Sharing the Good News with Mormons." This podcast looks at a few of the 24 strategies mentioned in the book and responds to listener questions.
Jun 7, 2018 • 30min
What Does Mormonism Teach? Interview With Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson of the Mormonism Research Ministry (mrm.org) joined me to discuss the beliefs of the LDS church and his newest book. Eric co-edited "Sharing the Good News With Mormons" with Sean McDowell. In this show he goes over some of the basic beliefs of Mormonism that all Christians should understand.
May 26, 2018 • 29min
AB 2943: Will the Bible be banned? Interview with Neal Hardin
Neal Hardin joined me to discuss the very controversial bill that is before the California Senate. AB2943 is attempting to make sexual orientation change efforts an unlawful business practice. How should Christians respond?
Mar 25, 2018 • 12min
March For Our Lives: Cultural Beliefs And Worldview Conversations
Today, the March For Our Lives drew hundreds of thousands around the U.S. People were marching for human value and against gun violence. However, many don't realize the worldview assumptions behind this view any many other cultural beliefs. Listen as I discuss the positive worldview conversations we can have about four popular cultural beliefs and movements.
Mar 10, 2018 • 13min
How Do We Understand Religious Freedom vs. Discrimination?
I think the religious freedom vs. discrimination debate can be discussed with clarity if we understand two or three main issues. Check out the podcast this week to hear how I help my students understand this issue.
Mar 3, 2018 • 21min
4 Tips To Better Train Your Students
Over my seven years of teaching I have learned that there is a lot more to teaching than simply presenting information. There are strategies that we can put into practice that help us to be more effective in the classroom. In this episode, I want to share some of those strategies with you in order to help you be more effective as you train your children, students, or even yourself.
Feb 26, 2018 • 18min
2nd Anniversary Podcast for Coffeehouse Questions
Today marks the 2nd anniversary for the Coffeehouse Questions podcast. What's happened over the last two years? I'm glad you asked. There have been many interviews conducted and even more issues discusses so that you are able to transform our culture for Christ. Thank you for a wonderful two years!
