Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Joel Muddamalle, director of theology and research and author of The Unseen Battle, brings scholarly clarity on the divine council and spiritual warfare. He traces ancient texts that show a cosmic spiritual landscape, re-reads Genesis, Psalm 82, and Deuteronomy 32 in that light. He connects these realities to Christ's victory and argues the gospel, not spectacle, is the primary way to confront dark powers.

A large study on smartphone bans shows improved teen well-being and more face-to-face interaction. Cities are coping with sudden, social-media driven teen takeovers and debating safe solutions. Legal battles over mifepristone and telehealth access raise questions about abortion policy and medical oversight. New data on the universe's expansion are discussed in relation to a cosmological beginning. Practical reading suggestions for engaging teens are offered.

J.P. Foster, senior pastor and scholar who wrote The Gospel in My Black Skin, reflects on how Christianity has been distorted against Black people and why that matters today. He traces historical abuses like the Slave Bible, critiques colorblind theology and Christian nationalism, and points to signs of renewal, practical reconciliation efforts, and why salvation remains central.

Tech leaders are consulting Catholic thinkers on AI ethics and transhumanism tensions. A trend called microlooting sparks debate about theft framed as justice. Conversation about highly intelligent political attackers examines intellect without virtue. Data showing rising belief in an afterlife prompts cultural reflection. Practical tips on writing and schooling conscience issues also appear.

Kyla Gillespie, author and former professional Canadian women’s hockey player who transitioned and later detransitioned, shares a vivid spiritual testimony. She talks about lifelong gender discomfort, the pull of LGBTQ sports communities, the decision to transition and its aftermath. She reflects on hitting rock bottom, finding Bible-centered care, and embracing her God-given gender.

A lively survey of religious liberty battles over public funding for faith-based preschools. A provocative look at rising debates over monogamy and consensual non-monogamy. An exploration of efforts to craft ‘virtuous’ AI and whether machines can imitate religious wisdom. A timely discussion on policy shifts around psychedelics and their medical and moral implications.

Clay Jones, professor of Christian apologetics and author, discusses his work on evil, death, and suffering. He shares personal health updates and how eternal hope shapes present trials. They explore honoring God amid pain, the role of lament and thanksgiving, and how suffering can shift attachments and reveal goods only seen in eternity.

Conversation covers a surprising rise in religiosity among young men and what that shift might mean. They unpack political leaders using religious imagery and the tensions that creates. The moral and social costs of expanding sports gambling get compared to other cultural harms. New research on covert awareness in vegetative patients sparks deep ethical and theological questions.

A thoughtful conversation about how biological sex and gender relate from a biblical perspective. They trace cultural shifts that brought transgender theory into the mainstream. The discussion outlines pastoral concerns, critiques of identity-over-body claims, and implications for church care and public debates. Listeners hear theological reflections on embodiment, Genesis, and how believers might respond thoughtfully and compassionately.

A fast survey of major cultural headlines: falling U.S. fertility and why people delay parenthood. A look at Canada’s online-harms legislation and risks to religious speech. New Finnish data prompting caution around medical gender interventions. A critique of “sharenting” and the ethics of parents monetizing their kids. Quick takes on AI’s social effects and whether truly atheistic cultures have existed.