Think Well

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."

Is the Trinity logical? Is it biblical? How can I explain it without committing a heresy? This week's goal is to help you be able to accurately explain the Trinity, respond to objection, and show that it is both logical and biblical.

Ryan begins by discussing YouTube comments by an atheist. He then goes over the authority of Scripture and defends it with the internal and external evidence for the Bible's reliability.

Dr. Frank Turek, from CrossExamined.org, joined the show to discuss his work on college campuses, his books, and answer general apologetics questions.

Ryan answers two listener questions this week. First, does right and wrong depend on how it affects people? Second, does God go through extreme measures to save us?

Justin Brierley, from the Unbelievable? Radio Show, joined me to discuss his show, the Unbelievable? Live conference in LA, the Big Conversations series, and his most memorable moments hosting debates between atheists and Christians over the past 14 years.

I continued my discussion this week with Dr. Fazale Rana, a scholar at Reasons to Believe, on his new book, "Humans 2.0: Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism."

Fazale Rana joined the show to discuss his new book, "Humans 2.0: Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism."

This episode was a very unexpected part 3 with Tim Stratton. Enjoy this bonus episode with more questions about Calvinism and Molinism.

Ryan answers a question from Instagram explaining the deconstruction movement. This question came as a response to the recent Christian leaders either questioning or walking away from their faith.

Joshua Harris and Marty Sampson have recently come out as either giving up their faith or questioning it. What should Christians think about it? Ryan discusses a few responses this week.

Tim Stratton from Free Thinking Ministries joined me for a second week to discuss the Calvinist vs Arminian debate. However, Tim presented the often forgotten third option, Molinism.

Tim Stratton joined the show to discuss his time in youth ministry, why he started teaching apologetics and theology, and how that transformed the way he works with students.

Ryan stumbled upon an Instagram account promoting the prosperity gospel. This episode responds to some of the prosperity gospel posts and how we should understand biblical promises.

A students wrote me on Instagram and said she had been challenged by a friend that there are transgender people in the Bible. Is this true? Who was transgender? How should we respond? Listen as I apply a common tactic to this issue as well as the issue of Jesus being a recycled pagan myth.

It is common to hear that Christians are hateful for believing that Jesus is the only way? Why do Christians think they are right and everyone else is wrong? Well, this objection might be coming from a different understanding of truth. Listen as Ryan explains how we can understand and explain the exclusive nature of the Gospel.

Dr. Clay Jones joined the show to discuss the killing of the Canaanites in the Old Testament. Specific objections were raised from comments on a recent YouTube video.

This is part 2 of my conversation with Drew and David from the Tent Making Christianity Podcast. Listen in as we discuss the ways in which I do youth apologetics.