Think Well

The Passion Translation has grown in popularity among Christians. Its website says, "It is a meaning-for-meaning translation, translating the essence of God’s original message and heart into modern English." However, is it the same other modern translations? Should it be trusted? Pastor Mike Winger joins the show to discuss the history and translation philosophy behind the TPT.

"For many, death is terrifying. We try to live as long as possible while hoping that science will find a way to allow us to live, if not forever, then at least a very long time." Clay Jones, a professor of Christian apologetics, explores the ways people face death and how "immortality projects" are unsuccessful, even destructive.

Do any of these sound familiar? God is good all the time; all the time, God is good. Love the sinner, hate the sin. Christianity is a relationship, not a religion. Just have faith. It's not my place to judge. What if these statements are actually hurting, rather than deepening, our faith?

Tyler Ellis is an artist, an award-winning author of "Question Everything" and a keynote speaker. He is best known for his TEDx Talk, Jesus Is Not A Role Model (aka: Finding Meaning in Daily Acts of Good). After earning his bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and spending the last two decades serving in missions and College Ministry, he now works for a nonprofit called Let’s Start Talking. As th...

Natasha Crain is a national speaker, author of three books, and blogger whose passion is to equip Christian parents to raise kids with an understanding of how to make a case for and defend their faith in an increasingly secular world. Whether you have young kids, teens, adult kids or grandkids, you'll find resources here to better equip you for the challenges of discipleship today.

Next time Jehovah's Witnesses show up at your door, my challenge to you is to stay a little while. Being prepared often removes the fear that stops us from engaging and helps us achieve the goal of sharing Christ (instead of acting like we aren't home...). Tim Barnett, speaker at Stand to Reason, will join the show to teach us the basics of what Jehovah's Witnesses believe, help us navigate the co...

Whether it's something you wrestle with personally or it's a friend who's struggling, suicide has affected all of us and it's at the center of the cultural conversation. In this conversation, Jon seeks to give you some tools to address suicide in your own life, or in the life of someone who is close to you.

High school and college seniors might miss their graduations, athletes are having seasons cancelled, students are spending hours alone on computers for online classes, they aren't able to hang out with friends like before, and the list could go on and on. How can we help students deal with disappointments? Pastor Kevin Yi is joining me to help us deal with this difficult time. Join the conversatio...

Mary Jo Sharp is a former atheist who is now an assistant professor of apologetics at Houston Baptist University and the founder and director of Confident Christianity Apologetics Ministry. Her new book, "Why I Still Believe: A Former Atheist's Reckoning with the Bad Reputation Christians Give a Good God," details the lessons she learned on her journey from atheism to Christianity. "'Why I Still B...

Dr. Anjeanette Roberts is a molecular biologist and virologist from Reasons to Believe. She joined the show to discuss viruses, why God created them, and what we can do to protect ourselves.

It is easier to respond to doubt and strengthen our faith when we know where doubt comes from. This week focuses on the six main causes of doubt.

Christians are better able to love one another when we have a better understanding of the theology of singleness and marriage. Listen this week as we dive into the topic of singleness.

What is a soul? Do we have one? How do we know it is real? Why does it matter? Dr. J. P. Moreland specializes in metaphysics, philosophy of mind, theological and philosophical anthropology, Christian apologetics, and spiritual formation. In our interview today, we will be focusing on his book, "The Soul: How We Know It's Real and Why It Matters."

I showed why the logical version has failed, but that still leaves the probability version. It may be logically possible for God and evil to both exist, but since there is so much pointless suffering, it is more likely that God doesn't exist. How would you respond? Why does God allow evil? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why doesn't God limit the pointless suffering we endure?

If the universe began to exist, then the implications are profound. Perhaps that’s why some insist it has existed forever. Dr. Jeff Zweerink, an astrophysicist and senior research scholar at Reasons to Believe, will be joining the show to discuss these issues. In his new book, "Escaping the Beginning?", Jeff thoughtfully examines the most prevalent eternal-universe theories and shows why the best...

Dr. Gary Habermas joined the show to give evidence for the resurrection of Jesus and respond to objections. He also spent time giving evidence for near-death experiences.

3 Ways Christians Should Respond to Claims of Intolerance

How much do you know about Nahum? If you are like most Christians, it probably isn't very much. Does Nahum have anything relevant to my life today? Yes, you might be surprised.

This is part 2 of my conversation with Brett Kunkle, founder of MAVEN, on how to live well in our digital culture. This episode focuses on apps, screen time, and pursuing truth, goodness, and beauty in entertainment.

Brett Kunkle, founder of MAVEN, joined the podcast to discuss how we can live well in a culture consumed by technology. What are some practical steps with should take and boundaries we should place with ourselves and our students?

This week is based on the new Netflix original, "The Age of A.I. - How far is too far?"

Ryan finishes 2019 by discussing often misunderstood aspects of the Christian story and taking live questions from listeners.

When it comes to culture today, how do we actually define gender? How can an understanding of Postmodernism help us understand each side better? My goal today is to give that clearer understanding.

Paul Gould joined the show a second week to discuss his new book, "Cultural Apologetics." This week focused on how Christians can respond in our current cultural moment.

Dr. Paul Gould joined the show to discuss his book, "Cultural Apologetics: Renewing the Christian Voice, Conscience, and Imagination in a Disenchanted World."