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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Human Nature: A Vital Doctrine
with Katie McCoy
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 20, 2024
Humanity is perhaps the most pressing doctrinal issue today. Katie McCoy, co-author of the new book Humanity, believes that a proper understanding...
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Cultural Update: Olympians Share Their Faith, Vatican's New Stance on Patients in a Vegetative State, Updates on the Gender War in Britain, Choices of a Reverend Puts a Man on Death Row
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 16, 2024
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Olympians Who Share Their Faith The Vatican Loosens Their Stance on Care for Patients in a Vegetative State...
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AI and the Future of Porn
with Christopher Lind
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 13, 2024
How is AI transforming human sexuality? How will AI change the way people create and consume pornography? And is the church ready? We talk with...
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Cultural Update: Birth rate decline, resurgence of syphilis, pregnancy resource centers
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 09, 2024
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Birth rate decline: Is it a conservative or a progressive issue? Resurgence of syphilis in the U.S. Harassment...
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Why the Bible Began
with Mike Thigpen
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 06, 2024
Usually we ask the question of how we got our Bible, but we rarely consider the question of why we got the Bible? Why did the various Biblical...
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Cultural Update: What Everyone Else Is Wrong About
Rick Langer, Scott Rae — August 02, 2024
We're back with our Friday Weekly Cultural Updates. This week, Scott and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss a series of recent New York Times...
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While Time Remains
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — July 31, 2024
What was it like for a teenage girl to escape from North Korea and make it to the US? How did she adjust to life in the US as compared to North...
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12 Crucial Truths of Christianity
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — July 02, 2024
What are the essential truths of the Christian faith? How do we know they are true, and how do we live them out in relationships? In this episode,...
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Cultural Update: Pro-Life Momentum; Pronouns in Private Schools; Anti-Semitism on Campuses; Listener Questions
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 28, 2024
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Current struggles and internal conflicts within the pro-life movement after the Dobbs decision Implications of...
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Cultural Update: Cultural Update: Ten Commandments in Schools; Title IX rules; Warning Labels for Social Media
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 21, 2024
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Louisiana mandates public schools to display the Ten Commandments, sparking legal debates and opposition. A...
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Cultural Update: Canada's Online Harms Act; Compassionate Transfer in IVF; Toxic Masculinity
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 14, 2024
This week, Sean & Scott discuss: Canada's Online Harms Act : Potentially draconian free speech restrictions and the debate on its implications...
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Cultural Update: AI Virtual Companions; Sports Gambling; Fidelity Month; Housing Racism
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 07, 2024
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: AI and Virtual Companions: Discussion on potential radical changes in AI, with OpenAI and Apple possibly...
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Clarity on Cancel Culture
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 04, 2024
What is cancel culture and why has it burst on the scene so dramatically the past few years? How can Christians best navigate our current cultural...
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Cultural Update: Marijuana Surpasses Alcohol in Frequent Consumption, How Hamas Refers to it's Female Captives, The Non-Religious Plateau in Number
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 31, 2024
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Marijuana has Surpassed Alcohol as the Most Frequently Used Drug How Hamas Refers to Female Captives The...
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Cultural Update: Christian Ethics of Immigration, AI in Dating Apps, Nonconsensual Medical Examinations
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 24, 2024
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Christian Ethics of Immigration AI in Dating Apps Nonconsensual Medical Examinations Listener Question: What...
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The Two-Parent Privilege
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 21, 2024
Although it may be surprising to some, having two parents in the home provides the greatest economic privilege kids can have. Thus, the decline in...
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Cultural Update: Punishing Prostitutes for Refusing Sex, Deathbed Visions, Harrison Butker Speech Sparks Debate
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 17, 2024
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Sex Workers Punished by Law for Refusing Sex What Deathbed Visions Teach us About the Afterlife Kansas City...
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Christianity as a Strange Religion?
with Nijay Gupta
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 14, 2024
What made the first Christians so different from their surrounding culture? How did their worship differ from the way the average Roman citizen...
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Living as Exiles Today
with Preston Sprinkle
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 07, 2024
The Bible is clear that followers of Jesus are exiles in this world. What exactly does this mean and what does this mean for the way we view our...
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Cultural Update: Falling U.S. Fertility Rates; Campus Protests; Marijuana Reclassification; Listener Questions
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 03, 2024
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Falling Fertility Rates : Discussion on the continuous decline of fertility rates in the U.S., with women...
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The Gift of Kidney Donation
with Mark Rae
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 30, 2024
Our host Scott Rae recently donated a kidney to his brother, Mark. It was a long, arduous journey in which God was clearly present along the way....
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Cultural Update: Armed Teachers; Gen Z's Views on Israel; AI + CRISPR; Listener Questions
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 26, 2024
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Tennessee Legislation on Armed Teachers : The controversial decision by Tennessee lawmakers allowing teachers to...
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Polyamory: A Biblical Response
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 23, 2024
What is polyamory and why is it bursting on the scene right now? Is there such a thing as Christian polyamory? Will polyamorous relationships...
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Cultural Update: Shifts in Religious Identification; Persuasive AI; Rethinking Gender-Affirming Care; Listener Questions
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 19, 2024
This week: Exploring Shifts in Religious Identification : Dive into the latest trends in religious affiliations in America. Discover why the...
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Encountering the Holy Spirit
with Fred Sanders
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Fred Sanders — April 16, 2024
Who is the Holy Spirit? How does the Holy Spirit work in our lives? What are some common misconceptions about the Holy Spirit and what are some...