• 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...

• 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...

• Understanding Generation Z

  with Jonathan Morrow

  Sean McDowell — June 07, 2018

  What is unique about Generation Z (born between 1999-2015)? What does the newest research show about their beliefs, practices, and approach to...

• Lessons Americans Can Learn from Canada

  with Jojo Ruba

  Sean McDowell — May 31, 2018

  From a conference in Canada, Sean recently had the opportunity to interview Jojo Ruba, head of Faith Beyond Belief, an apologetics and worldview...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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?...

• 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...

• Bonus Podcast: Losing Faith and Keeping Faith: Sean McDowell and Bart Campolo

  Sean McDowell — April 17, 2018

  Sean recently had a public discussion with Bart Campolo, former evangelist and Christian social worker, who is now a leading secular humanist. They...

• Unique Worldview Challenges for Students Today

  with Jeff Myers

  Sean McDowell — April 12, 2018

  What worldviews are competing for the hearts and minds of today’s students? What is unique about this generation? Sean interviews Dr. Jeff Myers,...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• Bonus Podcast: Sean Discusses the Bible and Homosexuality with John Stonestreet

  Sean McDowell — March 20, 2018

  In this special release, Sean joins John Stonestreet, president of The Chuck Colson Center, and co-host of the BreakPoint Podcast, to discuss the...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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,...

• 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...

• 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?...

• 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,...

• 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...

• Navigating Student Culture - Part 1

  with Brett Kunkle

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 25, 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...

• The World Watch List and the Persecuted Church

  with Ron Boyd-MacMillan

  Scott Rae — January 10, 2018

  This week, Open Doors, the international ministry to the persecuted church founded by Brother Andrew, released its annual World Watch List—the list...

About the Podcast

Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is 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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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.

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