Ryan Pauly

Think Well

Religion EN ↓ 364 episodes

Training Christians to THINK WELL by curating conversations with Christian thinkers and giving a framework for engaging the culture with a biblical worldview. Ryan Pauly has been working with students for over a decade as a teacher, missionary, and apologist. He is the Founder and President of Think Well, the Director of Immersive Experiences at MAVEN, and an Adjunct Professor of Theology and Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. His work creating online content, teaching, and speaking around the country focuses on equipping Christians to confidently and compassionately e...

Author

Ryan Pauly

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Religion

Podcast website

www.think-well.org

Latest episode

Jun 27, 2026

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Episodes

3 Thoughts on Christian Cultural Engagement | Call-In Q&A 21.12.2020

I want to take this time to respond to your questions and hear how you have been impacted by this channel in 2020.

How to Overcome Fear in a Chaotic World (Rose Pauly) 12.12.2020

We often hear that we need to let go of what we can't control, but where am I letting it go to? What do I trust in if there is no God? The Christian worldview, with God at the center, is the key component to addressing toxic fear. Rose Pauly is a breast diagnostic nurse, helping women navigate through the fear of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. She also served as a pastor for 14 years and r...

Should we call people in power bad names? Jesus did! | Q&A 05.12.2020

Should we call people in power bad names? Jesus did! | Q&A by Ryan Pauly

Practical Tips for Better Devotions (with Sean Arviso) 28.11.2020

Have you struggled to have a consistent and productive devotional time? Have you found it difficult to study the Bible and live like Jesus? My guest, Sean Arviso, joins the show to look at his book, "Challenge Through the Book of Genesis," and give practical steps to improve your quiet time with God.

The False Gospel of Progressive Christianity (with Alisa Childers) 20.11.2020

Alisa Childers and I evaluate a core component of progressive Christianity called "deconstruction," the process of re-thinking everything you've been taught or believed about God and Jesus. Our goal is to highlight the true gospel of Jesus Christ so that Christians end up building a stronger faith. Here is the problem. Progressive Christianity is not simply another gospel. It is a false gospel.

Bonus Episode with John Lennox: Does Christianity hold up in a scientific world? 12.11.2020

"It can often seem that, in the 21st century, we have no need for religion when science has given us so many insights into the mysteries of this universe. Science and religion just do not mix."

A Christian Scientist Explains Climate Change (with Dr. Hugh Ross) 06.11.2020

Climate change is often viewed as a heated political topic. However, some may be surprised to learn that scientists have been talking about the topic for well over a century! This discussion with Dr. Hugh Ross will not only look at Earth's current climate but also at the planet's captivating climate history. He will explain why it is that we have extreme climate stability and how that is evidence...

Has neuroscience disproven the soul? (with Dr. Mihretu Guta) 31.10.2020

Some of the more popular objections against the soul, consciousness, the mind, and free will come from neuroscience. Studies done on the brain seem to suggest that our thoughts and choices are determined by brain chemistry. This, if true, would create serious problems for free will and the Christian view of the soul. However, does the evidence from neuroscience really lead to this conclusion? Dr....

What counts as evidence for God? (with J. Warner Wallace) 22.10.2020

Cold-case homicide detective, J. Warner Wallace, will be joining the show to discuss the nature of evidence, evidence for God, and the difference between belief that God exists and belief in God. Come join our conversation and bring your challenging questions about the evidence for Christianity!

Pastor, Theologian, and Apologist Taking Your Questions! 10.10.2020

Jimmy Davis (Associate Pastor at Jericho Road Church), Neal Hardin (nealhardin.com) and I did an impromptu Q&A after filming a 6-week small group study.

What's So Amazing About Grace? (with Loren Pankratz) 02.10.2020

"The definition of grace in Mormonism is different from what the Bible teaches. Mormons are taught that grace is nothing more than God's 'enabling power' to help them keep commandments in order to qualify for exaltation. However, by using the example of Abraham and the teaching of Paul, Christians can explain a clear scriptural understanding of God's grace." - Loren Pankratz, "Sharing the Good New...

Live Q&A + Atheist Objection to My Video 29.09.2020

Atheist conversation on morality. What do I mean by wrong? If God's nature is the standard of morality, what if God's nature is rape? What is the Bible's view of slavery? Have you struggled with your faith? How do we talk to a Satanist about God? Why pray to God and thank him for healing you when he caused/allowed that bad thing in the first place? Why wouldn't you be mad at God?

Making The Case For Life - Part 2 (with Megan Almon) 22.09.2020

Part 2 of our conversation focuses on responding to arguments presented by pro-choice advocates. The abortion debate is one of the more controversial issues of our day, but this shouldn't keep us from discussing this important issue. It may seem overwhelming, but it comes down to one simple question, "What is the unborn?" As Greg Koukl says, "If the unborn is not a human person, no justification f...

Making The Case For Life - Part 1(with Megan Almon) 19.09.2020

The abortion debate is one of the more controversial issues of our day, but this shouldn't keep us from discussing this important issue. It may seem overwhelming, but it comes down to one simple question, "What is the unborn?" As Greg Koukl says, "If the unborn is not a human person, no justification for abortion is necessary. However, if the unborn is a human person, no justification for abortion...

What are the Differences Between Mormonism and Christianity? (with Bill McKeever) 12.09.2020

Why don't Christians accept Mormons as Christians? How am I supposed to talk to my Mormon neighbor? Is there any archaeology supporting the Book of Mormon? How do Mormonism and Christianity differ on their view of God and Jesus? Maybe you haven't had these questions, but you have wondered something else. Join the show LIVE to have your pressing questions about Mormonism and Christianity answered....

Does Atheism or Theism Offer A Better Explanation of Morality? With Dr Greg Ganssle 05.09.2020

Does objective morality exist, or is it relative? How is objective morality used to argue for the existence of God? Aren't there better naturalistic explanations? Dr. Greg Ganssle joins the show to answer these questions and more! Dr. Ganssle is a professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology. He was part-time lecturer in the philosophy department at Yale and a senior fellow at the Rivendel...

A Journey to Confident Christianity (with Bobby Conway) 29.08.2020

I have doubts. We all have doubts. But it shouldn't stop there at admitting them, because doubts are not neutral. They are taking us down a path. They can either lead us to confusion and hopelessness, or they can deepen our dependence on God and motivate us to find the answers to life's big questions. Don't let your doubts lead you to unbelief. Learn to move in the right direction and doubt toward...

Part 2: Tactics - A Game Plan For Discussion Your Christian Convictions (with Greg Koukl) 19.08.2020

This is part 2 of my conversation with Greg Koukl. Our conversation, based on Greg's book, "Tactics," will help you initiate conversations effortlessly, present the truth clearly, cleverly, and persuasively, graciously and effectively expose faulty thinking, skillfully manage the details of dialogue, and maintain an engaging, disarming style even under attack.

Part 1: Tactics - A Game Plan For Discussion Your Christian Convictions (with Greg Koukl) 16.08.2020

This is part 1 of my conversation with Greg Koukl. Our conversation, based on Greg's book, "Tactics," will help you initiate conversations effortlessly, present the truth clearly, cleverly, and persuasively, graciously and effectively expose faulty thinking, skillfully manage the details of dialogue, and maintain an engaging, disarming style even under attack.

A Christian Response To Homosexuality with Dr. Christopher Yuan 09.08.2020

"How do we apply the essence of the gospel to a gay loved one? In what ways can we better walk with truth and grace alongside a fellow Christian with same-sex attractions? Holy Sexuality and the Gospel offers theological and practical insights that lead us to find our identity in Christ, not our sexuality. Whether you want to share Christ with a loved one who identifies as gay or you are wrestling...

Where Science and the Bible Meet 01.08.2020

Ryan gives the expanded version of a short YouTube video, "6 Scientific Observations Consistent with the Bible."

Answering Objections to God's Existence | Q&A with Dr. William Lane Craig 19.07.2020

Dr. William Lane Craig joined the live stream to answer your objections and questions on the arguments for God's existence. We also took your questions on anything related to Christianity, philosophy, and apologetics.

Why Are There Differences In The Gospels With Mike Licona 12.07.2020

Are the Gospels hopelessly contradictory and historically unreliable? I brought on Dr. Mike Licona to take this head on with his years of scholarly research in the New Testament.

Discussing the Historicity of Jesus and the Accuracy of Scripture (with Brian Chilton) 05.07.2020

How can we know whether something reported is historically true or not? What are the source materials for the life of Jesus? Did Constantine put the Bible together? How were the books of the Bible chosen? What about all the other gospels that were written? Why aren't they included? These are all great historical questions that can (and should) be addressed to show the accuracy of Scripture and the...

The Central Role of Imagination in Christianity (with Dr. Holly Ordway) 25.06.2020

Imagination is critically important today in our present apologetics endeavor. "Imaginative apologetics seeks to harness the God-given faculty of imagination to work in cooperation with reason, to open a way for the work of the Holy Spirit to guide the will toward a commitment to Christ." Dr. Holly Ordway is a Fellow of Faith and Culture at the Word on Fire Institute. She is also a Visiting Profes...

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