

Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture
Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae
A weekly podcast that offers Christian perspectives on some of the most significant issues facing today's church and culture. In each episode, hosts Scott Rae and Sean McDowell — professors at Biola University's Talbot School of Theology — draw upon biblical wisdom and insights from guest experts as they explore how Christians can thoughtfully and faithfully engage with cultural trends and current events.
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Feb 27, 2024 • 33min
Decriminalizing Drug Possession — Seriously?? (with Christina Dent)
Exploring alternative strategies to the war on drugs with insights from a foster parent's perspective. Discussing the impact of the war on drugs, including barriers to employment and education. Advocating for diverse pathways to addiction recovery beyond spiritual transformation, highlighting the craft approach for family members.

Feb 23, 2024 • 50min
Cultural Update: AI's getting more human-like; Alabama ruling on embryos; Analyzing movies biblically
This podcast discusses Amazon's AI model with human-like language abilities, Alabama's ruling on embryos as human beings, Justice Alito's prediction on religious dissent, analyzing movies biblically, 'He Gets Us' campaign critique, Christian couples and having children, and ethical considerations of ending life by stopping medications.

Feb 20, 2024 • 42min
Social Justice Fallacies
In this episode, Sean and Scott explore the concept of social justice versus biblical justice, based on economist Thomas Sowell's book Social Justice Fallacies. They critique common misconceptions and disastrous consequences of social justice efforts, challenging racial stereotypes and genetic determinism. The discussion also delves into the impact of family background on opportunities and the fallacy of treating humans like chess pieces to achieve societal goals.

Feb 16, 2024 • 45min
Cultural Update: Our Thoughts on "He Gets Us" ads; Double Euthanasia; Is a soulmate a real thing?
Discussion on duo euthanasia and its implications, critique of the soulmate model of romance, analysis of the 'He Gets Us' Super Bowl commercials, reflections on the shooting at Joel Osteen's church, listener questions on animal rights and surrogacy.

Feb 13, 2024 • 45min
A Light in the Darkness of Human Trafficking (with Eddie Byun)
Eddie Byun, author of 'A Light in the Darkness', discusses human trafficking and the church's responsibility. Topics include prevention, intervention, and restoration methods, sex trafficking in massage parlors, advocating for stronger laws, engaging with others, and the role of churches in pursuing justice.

Feb 9, 2024 • 39min
Cultural Update: Transgender Regrets; Anti-Semitic Sperm Donation; Understanding Evangelicalism; Is hunting wrong?
This podcast discusses transgender treatments, anti-Semitic sperm donation, understanding evangelicalism, hunting ethics, and addressing 'woke' ideologies within Christian organizations and unity in navigating social justice issues.

Feb 6, 2024 • 41min
"He Gets Us" at the Super Bowl (with Ed Stetzer)
Step into the captivating world of faith and advertising with Talbot Dean Ed Stetzer in this Think Biblically podcast episode. Explore the groundbreaking "He Gets Us" campaign, a visionary effort by Christian business leaders and marketing experts to reshape contemporary views of Jesus, fostering curiosity and dialogue among skeptics and believers alike. Stetzer delves into the campaign's strategic approach to reach a broader audience, its significant impact on engagement with the Bible and church communities, and addresses the criticism it faces. Additionally, Ed provides details on a companion book to the campaign. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone fascinated by the innovative intersection of faith, culture, and marketing, offering deep reflections on making Jesus' message resonate in today's world.Read a transcript of this episode at https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2024/he-gets-us-at-the-super-bowl. ==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically. To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

Feb 2, 2024 • 40min
Cultural Update: After-school Satan clubs; Cops using DNA to predict a suspect's face; Listener questions
Discussion on after-school Satan clubs and the implications of religious liberty. Ethics of law enforcement using DNA for suspect's facial features. Australian bill for voluntary assistance in dying, including children and people with dementia. Query on homosexuality in biblical times and attending worship services of other faiths.

Jan 30, 2024 • 56min
Do Animals Have Rights?
The hosts discuss animal rights, meat consumption, and the treatment of animals. They review Peter Singer's influential book, explore the moral problem of animal suffering, and question the concept of speciesism. They also discuss the government's role in protecting rights and the biblical evidence for Jesus eating meat. The speakers debate interfering in the predator-prey relationship and highlight Christians integrating faith into business practices. Overall, they encourage further exploration of a Christian perspective on animal rights.

Jan 26, 2024 • 42min
Cultural Update: Legal responsibility for child's actions; "Post-Truth" Universities; Jordan Peterson; Pope on Surrogacy; Listener Questions
Special guest Rick Langer joins the hosts to discuss the legal responsibility of parents for their child's actions in the context of a school shooting case. They also explore the declining confidence in higher education due to postmodernism and the questioning of truth. The implications of Jordan Peterson's license revocation and Pope Francis's condemnation of surrogate motherhood are also examined. Additionally, they address listener questions regarding debt and financial stewardship and the order of creation.


