Think Well

Ryan was interviewed by Drew and David on the Tent Making Christianity Podcast. They discussed the start of Coffeehouse Questions and advice for beginner apologists.

We might know what we believe and why we believe it, but we don't always know where those beliefs come from. Kenneth Samples joined me this week to discuss some of the important theological positions of classic Christian thinkers and how we are still influenced by them today.

Philosopher and Theologian Kenneth Samples joined me to discuss his new book, "Classic Christian Thinkers," and the importance of church history.

There are a lot of arguments being made online as to why women should be able to get abortions. Ryan works through a few of those arguments, shows where they fail, and gives steps on how to respond with truth and grace.

I recently had six different atheist role-plays within one week. One was with a group of adults and five were with students. This episode focuses on why I do role-plays, what I say, and then some thoughts I had based on recent interactions.

Dr. John Marriott joined the show for a second week to discuss part 2 of his book, "A Recipe For Disaster." He was on a few weeks back talking about how churches and parents are preparing individuals to lose their faith. This week discusses the solution and how we can instill a faith that endures.

J. Warner Wallace, co-author of "So The Next Generation Will Know," joined me to discuss how we can deal with doubt and prepare young people for the future.

Sean McDowell discusses his newest book, "So The Next Generation Will Know." This interview with Sean McDowell, professor at Biola, covers section 1 of the book. We discuss characteristics of Gen Z and how to build relationships with them. Part 2 with co-author J. Warner Wallace next week.

Dr. John Marriott joined me this week to discuss four ways that churches and parents are preparing individuals to lose their faith. The next three weeks will cover how we can instill a faith that endures.

Why is there evil pain and suffering? Well, let's first get some definitions. What is evil? How would you define it? Then, why would God allow it?

This week discusses the recent events at Azusa Pacific University and responds to a listener question on rights.

Biochemist Fazale Rana joined me to answer listener questions on the topics of human origins and Neanderthals. When did Adam and Eve exist? Where were they created? Did humans interact with Neanderthals? Was there interbreeding? Do we have Neanderthal DNA? Dr. Rana answers these questions and more!

Dr. Fazale Rana, a biochemist from Reasons to Believe, joined me to discuss biochemistry, human evolution, the human genome, and evidence for the existence of God.

People reject God for intellectual, emotional, and volitional reasons. Each of these rejections can cause doubt and make us feel like God is distant. Listen as Ryan works through how to deal with these areas.

Recent conversations with both skeptics and a Christian philosopher has helped me see the moral argument for God's existence in a new way.

Dr. J.P. Moreland joined me to discuss the dangerous ideology of scientism. He explained what scientism is, how it has affected churches and schools, and then shows how to begin responding. Enjoy the interview and pick up a copy of his new book!

John 15:7 says, "If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you." Does this really mean that we can ask for anything and God will do it? Dr. Hazen joined me to discuss this verse and show how Christians can have fearless prayer.

This week is a continuation of our discussion on what Muslims believe and how we can get into evangelistic conversations.

Ryan interviews a longtime friend and missionary who is doing evangelism to Muslims overseas. Listen to part 1 as he explains aspects of Islamic culture and how to enter into conversations.

Three big topics on the show this week. 1. I have three interviews coming up in the next three weeks on evangelism and prayer. 2. New York has made abortion legal up until birth for almost any reason and Christians need to know how to respond. 3. This is part 2 on our conversation last week about why students are laving the Church. This week focuses on sex, exclusivity, and doubters.

This episode looks at the first three of six reasons why students are leaving the faith. Ryan shares personal stories of how we can address the issues of isolationism, shallowness, and anti-science with our youth.

This is part 2 in Ryan's discussion of entertainment culture. This episode focuses on questions that we can ask to help us think critically about entertainment.

Ryan discusses a recent talk he gave to a group of high school students. He goes through the ways that amusement culture is hurting us and shows how Christians can redeem entertainment.

Many different questions have come up after the death of missionary John Chau. Ryan offers some thoughts on that story and answers questions related to the fate of the unevangelized.

It is common to see Genesis 1 and 2 offering two creation accounts. In this episode, Ryan gives you the tools you need to attack apparent contradictions as he looks at the Genesis accounts.