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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

By: Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae
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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.© 2025 Biola University Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
  • Cultural Update: Nick Fuentes and Tucker Carlson; Animal to Human Organ Transplants; Abortion Access
    Nov 14 2025

    Abortion access after Dobbs: Sean and Scott unpack a New York Times editorial on how telehealth and the abortion pill have reshaped the landscape, debate concerns about safety and framing, and address misleading claims around emergency care.

    Rising antisemitism: The hosts analyze the resurgence of antisemitism across the political spectrum—including Tucker Carlson platforming Nick Fuentes—and distinguish conversation about Israel from violent antisemitic rhetoric.

    Human–animal organ transplants: A look at emerging clinical trials using genetically modified pig organs, including ethical concerns, personal reflections from Scott, and discussion of stewardship, safety, and the future of transplant medicine.

    Listener questions:

    • Thinking biblically about economics.
    • Healing from distorted theology.
    • Rising popularity of faith-based films.

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    Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.

    Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically.
    Watch video episodes at: https://bit.ly/think-biblically-video.

    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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    57 mins
  • Godly Ambition (with Ruslan KD)
    Nov 11 2025

    How can we unlock our talent, treasure, and time for the kingdom? Ruslan KD is a highly successful YouTuber, entrepreneur, and rapper. He has a new book out called "Godly Ambition." He and Sean discuss his journey to faith and how to develop a platform for Christ without falling into many dangerous traps of our social media age.

    Ruslan KD, a hip-hop artist, content creator, and entrepreneur of Armenian descent, was a refugee from Azerbaijan when he moved to the United States as a child. He started a YouTube channel around 2015 that has grown into a popular platform for discussions on faith, lifestyle, and music. Known for his insights on Christ-centered living, culture, and personal development, he is also a speaker, author, and advocate for godly ambition.

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    Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.

    Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically.
    Watch video episodes at: https://bit.ly/think-biblically-video.

    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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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Cultural Update: Zohran Mamdani; AI Erotica; Surrogacy in Crisis
    Nov 7 2025

    NYC’s New Mayor: Sean and Scott discuss the election of progressive Muslim democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor—exploring socialism’s renewed appeal, the moral framework behind market economies, and biblical principles of work, property, and caring for the poor

    Surrogacy in Crisis: Troubling trends in the surrogacy industry—lack of oversight, exploitation of low-income women, legal gray areas, and moral implications of turning children and motherhood into commodities

    AI Erotica Launch: Sean and Scott react to ChatGPT’s announced “erotica” feature, warning that it normalizes digital pornography and creates the illusion of emotional connection while eroding real-world relationships

    Listener Questions:

    • Coping with chronic pain and finding God’s presence through suffering.
    • Clarifying democratic socialism vs. authoritarian socialism.
    • How Sean and Scott read and evaluate books differently depending on purpose and genre.

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    Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.

    Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically.
    Watch video episodes at: https://bit.ly/think-biblically-video.

    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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    1 hr
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This podcast was helpful and I will be purchasing this book. I want to Express my sincere gratitude for this ministry. I recently found this podcast and what a blessing this has been to me on so many issues. May our precious Savior Jesus, bless you, encourage you and continue to give you the resources and wisdom to produce these podcasts.

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Great work on a subject that needs greater biblical depth of understanding in an exogetical manner

Good work

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Biblically addresses current culture and theology topics that can divide both inside and outside the church. Guests are experts in their areas and relatable. Highly recommended!!

Biblical approach to current day culture

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You'd be hard pressed to find a more excellent, well-informed podcast that provides Biblical perspective on some the most current, relevant topics in our culture in such a thorough way. 10/10, do recommend! Keep up the good work!

Well-informed, professional, & Very Relevant

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