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 17, 2018 • 12min
Should we love God with our mind or our heart?
It is common to think that studying theology and apologetics will cause someone to develop an academic approach to their relationship with God. Because of this, some are afraid to learn more about God in order to maintain their emotional or relational connection with Him. Do we have to pick between these two? Listen here and find out!
Jan 25, 2018 • 32min
How can I start defending my faith? Interview with Dr. Craig Hazen
It is easy to think that the average person doesn't have a platform to start defending the Christian faith. You might be overwhelmed by the amount of information to learn and don't know where to start. Dr. Craig Hazen, the Director of the M.A. in Christian Apologetics at Biola, joined me to discuss how each person can turn the world upside down and stand up for Christianity.
Jan 16, 2018 • 37min
Why Does God Allow Evil? Interview with Dr. Clay Jones
Dr. Clay Jones, an Associate Professor of Christian Apologetics, joined me to discuss his new book, Why Does God Allow Evil?
What is evil? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why didn't God create a world with free creatures who always choose good? How does eternity relate to our suffering here? Listen and get answers to these questions and more!
Jan 9, 2018 • 12min
How Can We Understand The Sexual Confusion Of Our Culture?
The topic filling the airwaves more than anything else right now is the issue of sexual harassment. There have been allegations against both politicians and Hollywood elite. However, how can we understand the morality of this in a secular culture? What makes sexual harassment wrong? Listen and see how we can rethink sexual ethics and help others understand.
Dec 25, 2017 • 7min
Why Doesn't Everyone Believe In Jesus If He Came To Earth?
Ryan gives a short Christmas greeting and answers the question, "What could God do to make everyone believe in him?"
Nov 11, 2017 • 30min
Are Old Earth Creationists Ignorant Of Their Faith?
If you believe in an old earth, does that mean you also believe in evolution? Does this mean you are ignorant of your faith? Are you ignorant of science? This is what a recent reader of my blog suggested. In this podcast I discuss why I don't agree with his assessment of the Old Earth position.
Oct 31, 2017 • 30min
MAVEN: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty with Brett Kunkle
Interviewing Brett Kunkle about his new organization, MAVEN. Find more information at maventruth.com
Oct 7, 2017 • 30min
Response To God Being Loving Yet Commanding Killings In The OT
A few weeks back I posted a video to coffeehousequestions.com titled, "How can God be loving when he commanded killing in the Old Testament?" This video received a comment by an atheist pointing out seven issues that he had with my response. In this podcast, I play the video, state his objections, and then give my response.
Sep 16, 2017 • 30min
The Nashville Statement: A Christian Response and Testimony
Neal Hardin joined me to discuss the Nashville Statement and his testimony as someone who deals with same-sex attraction. Make sure you don't miss his incredible testimony as he shares how the church should respond to this critical issue today.
Aug 5, 2017 • 31min
Why Apologetics Should Be Relational with Michael Sherrard
Some people think apologetics is about winning arguments and showing people that they are wrong. Others think that apologetics is purely intellectual. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. Michael Sherrard, the author of Relational Apologetics, joins me to discuss how apologetics is all about relationships.
