Posts by Scott Rae

Scott Rae

Scott Rae is professor of Christian ethics and dean of the faculty at Talbot School of Theology. A noted Christian scholar and ethicist, Scott is the author of such books as Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics; Business for the Common Good; and Beyond Integrity: A Judeo-Christian Approach to Business Ethics. He has a Ph.D. and M.A. in social ethics from the University of Southern California, a Th.M. in Old Testament from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a B.A.S. in economics from Southern Methodist University. He has served in a variety of teaching and leadership roles, including a term as president of the Evangelical Theological Society in 2015. Along with Sean McDowell (Ph.D.), Scott co-hosts the Think Biblically podcast at Biola University.

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Vincent Van Gogh’s Journey of Faith
with William Havlicek
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — July 26, 2018
In this fascinating look at the life and art of Vincent Van Gogh, Sean and Scott interview Professor William Havlicek, one of the world’s leading...
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Hitler’s Ethic and Religion and Eugenics Today
with Richard Weikart
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — July 19, 2018
Scott and Sean interview Dr. Richard Weikart, professor of history at Cal State Stanislaus on the connection between evolutionary ethics and the...
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Grace and Redemption After Abortion
with Victoria Robinson
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — July 12, 2018
Victoria Robinson had an abortion. She hid the hurt and shame for years, even while working at a church and pregnancy resource center. After...
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Why People Stop Believing
with Paul Chamberlain
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — July 05, 2018
In this stimulating conversation, Sean and Scott interview Dr. Paul Chamberlain, director of the program in Christian Apologetics at Trinity...
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How Should Christians Think about Social Justice
with Thaddeus Williams
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 28, 2018
What is the biblical call to justice? Should Christians embrace the social justice movement? Sean and Scott interview Biola faculty member...
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Christians and the Transgender Question
with Preston Sprinkle
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 21, 2018
What is transgender? And how can Christians think both biblically and compassionately about transgender people? Scott and Sean interview author...
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The Bible and Immigration
with Markus Zehnder
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Markus Zehnder — June 14, 2018
Immigration remains one of the most divisive and debated social and political issues of our day. Understanding the Bible's teaching on immigration...
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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Religious Liberty...Sort Of
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 11, 2018
In the long-awaited case of Masterpiece Cake Shop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of cake baker Jack...
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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Religious Liberty
Scott Rae — June 05, 2018
On Monday, June 4, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long awaited ruling in the Colorado case of Jack Phillips, the cake artist and owner of...
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Does Evidence Still Demand A Verdict?
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 24, 2018
Working with a team of over three dozen Biola grad students, Sean recently helped his father, Josh McDowell, update his classic book “Evidence that...
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Should We "Unhitch" the Old Testament?
with Mitch Glaser
Mitch Glaser, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 21, 2018
Pastor Andy Stanley recently gave a sermon in which he suggested that Christians today should unhitch the Old Testament from our faith. Scott and...
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Apologetics at the Cross
with Josh Chatraw
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 17, 2018
What is the most effective approach for defending the faith today? What does it mean to do apologetics through the lens of the cross? Sean and...
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The Moral Question Behind Infinity War
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 10, 2018
Spoiler alert! In this special episode, Scott and Sean discuss the ethical questions behind the recent blockbuster movie Infinity War. Here is the...
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The Porn Myth
with Matt Fradd
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 08, 2018
How is porn affecting this generation? What are some of the most common and pernicious myths people believe about how it affects relationships?...
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Religious Freedom in the Crosshairs
with Ken Starr & Thomas Farr
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 28, 2018
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Judge Ken Starr and Dr. Thomas Farr about the state of religious liberty today in America and beyond. How...
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Economics and the Christian Faith
with Tom Nelson
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 05, 2018
How does economics shape what it means to “love our neighbor”? How should theology shape our view of economics? In this episode, Sean McDowell and...
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Winsome Communication
with Tim Muehlhoff
Sean McDowell, Tim Muehlhoff, Scott Rae — March 29, 2018
Christians find themselves today in an increasingly secular culture, which is sometimes even hostile to the faith. In this setting, what is the...
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Theistic Evolution
with Stephen Meyer
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — March 22, 2018
Did God use evolution? Should Christians embrace evolution? In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with the leading intelligent design proponent...
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Christians and the LGBTQ Community – Part 2
with Caleb Kaltenbach
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — March 15, 2018
In the second half of this two-part series, Sean McDowell and Scott Rae continue their conversation with pastor and author Caleb Kaltenbach. In...
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Christians and the LGBTQ Community – Part 1
with Caleb Kaltenbach
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — March 08, 2018
There is often great fear, mistrust, and tension between the church and the LGBTQ community. How can Christians posture themselves in a biblical...
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The Gospel and Poverty
with Dan Anderson
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — March 04, 2018
Jesus taught his followers to help the poor. Yet there is much confusion about the most effective and biblical means for doing so. In this episode,...
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The Church and the LGBTQ Conversation
with Mark Yarhouse
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 22, 2018
What is the church doing well in the LGBTQ conversation? Where can we improve? In this podcast, Sean McDowell and Scott Rae interview Dr. Mark...
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Naturalism and the Soul
with JP Moreland
Sean McDowell, J P Moreland, Scott Rae — February 16, 2018
What is the best evidence for the soul? What is the state of philosophical debate over the existence of the soul? Can evolution explain the soul?...
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Have Churches Oversold Family and Marriage?
with Joe Hellerman
Joe Hellerman, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 08, 2018
The contemporary church puts a huge emphasis on natural marriage and family. But according to pastor, author and Talbot professor Joe Hellerman,...
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Navigating Student Culture - Part 2
with Brett Kunkle
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 01, 2018
What are the unique challenges young people face today? And what are some creative ways to equip and reach them? In this podcast, Sean McDowell and...