Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Yeonmi Park, a North Korean escapee and author, shares her harrowing journey to freedom and life in America. She recounts the exploitation she faced in China and her experiences at Columbia University, which starkly contrast with her past. Park critiques the safe spaces in higher education that inhibit open dialogue while discussing the challenges of raising awareness about human rights abuses. She reflects on cultural differences and censorship, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and perspective amidst her criticisms of American society.

Communications professor Tim Muehlhoff and Sean discuss Christians using preferred pronouns. They explore common ground and disagreements on LGBTQ conversations, navigating tough Christian dialogues, disputable church issues like same-sex marriage, gender identity, and cultural sensitivity in biblical contexts. The dialogue focuses on building trust, respect, and understanding in discussing sensitive topics.

Sociologist Brad Wilcox discusses the importance of healthy marriages in society, debunks myths about marriage, and gives insights on creating a marriage-friendly culture. They explore the impact of marriage on well-being, the appeal of traditional masculinity in relationships, and the influence of policy and cultural attitudes on marriages and families.

Atheist journalist Adam Davidson and Tim Muehlhoff discuss cancel culture, perceptions of evangelicals, civil discourse, and the importance of dialogue between differing worldviews in a respectful and thoughtful manner.

Sean, author of '12 Crucial Truths of the Christian Faith,' discusses essential truths of Christianity, the importance of living out theological truths in relationships, and the impact of recognizing human sinfulness and the divinity of Jesus on daily life and relationships.

The podcast discusses the internal conflicts in the pro-life movement, impact of New York bill on gender policies, rise of anti-Semitism on elite campuses, incident involving Venezuelan migrants, women's roles in church leadership, God's moral character, and CRT in diversity training.

Author Carl Trueman discusses the importance of reclaiming the historic Christian faith in a culture consumed with individualism and identity. They explore the value of traditional creeds, challenge expressive individualism, and emphasize the counter-cultural nature of creeds in conveying divine truths within the Christian faith.

Topics include the debate over displaying the Ten Commandments in schools, legal issues with Title IX rules, Surgeon General's call for warning labels on social media. Other topics cover self-defense for Christians, ethical IVF practices, and using pen names for controversial religious content.

Tim Muehlhoff, Biola communications professor, discusses navigating minefield conversations and understanding defensive reactions. They explore empathy in difficult conversations, practical strategies for engaging with differing viewpoints, and the impact of the Winsome Conviction Project in fostering meaningful dialogues on faith and culture.

This podcast discusses Canada's Online Harms Act and its impact on free speech, IVF compassionate transfer, toxic masculinity's effect on boys, contraception ethics, and the age of the Earth debate among Christians. They also mention their upcoming book 'End the Stalemate' focusing on building bridges in a polarized culture.